6189m
MAX ALTITUDEIsland Peak is located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains. The unique and demanding geographical conditions make it the most sought after peak. Statistically, 300 or more groups attempt to scale Island Peak every year. This trek provides an ideal opportunity to climb a Himalayan Summit [6189m] together with an exhilarating Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Phattar. The most formidable segment is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge. The stunning views from the summit, nevertheless compensate for all your efforts. Ahead of climbing to Island Peak, we trek from Lukla to the Dudh Kosi valley, travelling through Namche and Tengboche, enroute to Kala Phattar and Everest Base Camp. After having rested and being acclimatized and feeling physically fit, we start off to the beautiful Imja Khola valley in the direction of Island Peak. In addition to a trekking adventure, we happen to witness pristine Sherpa villages and ever-so-tranquil monasteries. With lumbering memories of the trekking earlier done, we trek back traversing through Namche to Lukla, and then fly back to Kathmandu. The ideal time to embark on this trek are the months from March to May and from September to December. To qualify for the ascent over this peak one needs to be a physically fit and well acclimatized.
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
On a Technical Trek the average day could involve more than 7 hrs of walking. These trips might cover difficult and glaciated terrain where use of ropes and technical mountaineering equipment like crampons, harness, carabiners, descenders etc could come into play. On these trips one is required to stay at high altitudes for lengthy periods of time and hence acclimatization is always a big concern. These treks can also throw a bit of surprise largely because of unpredictable nature of the terrain and the snow/ ice conditions in the high mountains and hence we always have a contingency day of two built into the plan.
These trips would last more than two weeks and go to wild, remote places completely cut off from civilization. Trekking peaks also come under the same category as the level of technicality required to climb a trekking peak is similar.
Internal Flights: Please note that poor weather can cause delays on the flights on Kathmandu-Lukla sector. At the end of the trip you should book the afternoon flights out from Kathmandu which gives you a day against delay on the flight back from Lukla. Helicopters can sometimes fly when the scheduled fixed wing aircraft cannot. If your group is offered the opportunity to use a chartered helicopter, either flying up to Lukla or back to Kathmandu, the cost will be shared between those choosing to take this option. In the extremely unlikely event that flight cancellations cause you to miss your homeward international flight, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra costs incurred. You could explore having an insurance for your flight cancellations.