Island Peak & Everest Base Camp

23 days - from $3225

Trek to the stunning Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp, and ascend Kala Patar and Island Peak for breathtaking panoramas

IslandPeak lies to the south of Mount Everest, and is home it some of the finest views anywhere. We follow the Dudh Kosi Valley to Namche Bazaar and on to the magnificent Thyangboche Monastery. Trekking here, in the shadow of the Everest massif and surrounded by Buddhist prayer flags, is absolutely awe-inspiring. Ascending to Pangboche and Dingboche, we follow the historic route taken by all Everest expeditions in Nepal, before setting off to remote wilds of the Gokyo Lakes – home to some of most dramatic moments of the Everest Range. We trek past glacial moraine to Gorak Shep and on to the historic Everest Base Camp. Afterwards, we ascend Kala Patar for fantastic views of Everest. After descending to the Imja Valley and on to Chukkung, we make our attempt on Island Peak. This expedition is challenging, but well within the reach of those seeking their first Himalayan summit.

Highlights

• Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the High Himalaya
• Summit Island Peak
• The lakes and 8000-metre peaks of Gokyo
• Kathmandu’s hidden old town
• Kala Patar (5643m) - the best vantage point to see Mount Everest
• Bodhnath Stupa of Kathmandu - one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world
• Everest Base Camp and the notorious Everest Ice Fall
• 17th Century Thyangboche Monastery

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu (1360m)2: Kathmandu (1360m)3: Phakding (2652m)4: Namche Bazaar (3446m)5: Namche Bazaar (3446m)6: Mongla (3870m)7: Dole (4085m)8: Machhermo (4465m)9: Gokyo (4720m)10: Gokyo (4720m)11: Below Cho La (4950m)12: Lobuje (4930m)13: Gorak Shep (5160m) - Everest Base Camp14: Kala Patar - Dingboche (4410m)15: Chukkung (4780m)16: Island Peak Base Camp (5090m)17-18: Island Peak Climb (6189m)19: Namche Bazaar (3446m)20: Phakding (2652m)21: Lukla (2800m)22: Kathmandu (1360m)23: Kathmandu (1360m)
Included:

Experienced local trek leader, local guides, cooks, porters, arrivaltransfer, transport, first-aid kit, medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber, all meals on Peak climb, sightseeing and entrance fees, trekking/climbing permits and national park fees.

International flights, airport departure taxes,departure transfer, visas, insurance, meals not listed, any optional tours and activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, showers on trek (if available), tips or gratuities and items of a personal nature.