Island Peak, 6,189m is tucked away amongst the many striking summits of the Khumbu Valley. An unparalleled first expedition to 6,000m this spectacular summit is attainable to fit trekkers with moderate technical skills.
During this breathtaking expedition you’re fully immersed in the Nepal experience by first trekking to the iconic Everest Base Camp via the spectacular Gokyo Lakes. It’s the perfect place to acclimatise before the big push. Here you’ll spend the day soaking up the incredible culture, Sherpa hospitality and jaw-dropping scenery. Initially dwarfed by the vast walls of its 8,000m neighbours Island Peak begins to make its presence felt – it’s a mountain that takes pleasure in unveiling its secrets slowly! To reach the spectacular summit you’ll be challenged continuously; rocky out-crops, broken glaciers sporting huge crevasses, a steep 200m head-wall and finally a knife-sharp ridge that brings you to the summit. It’s not your average trekking peak but the rewards you experience resting at the top and taking in your achievement will empower you for years to come.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart UK
Day 2 - Kathmandu
Day 3 - Lukla (2,800m) – Phakding (2,610m)
Day 4 - Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 5 - Acclimatisation Day - Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 6 - Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m)
Day 7 - Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m)
Day 8 - Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m)
Day 9 - Gokyo Valley: Acclimatisation Day. Optional Hike to 5th Lake: 6-7 hours
Day 10 - Gokyo to Thagnak (4,750 m)
Day 11 - Thagnak to Cho La Pass (5,367m)
Day 12 - Dzongla to Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 13 - Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 14 - Gorak Shep (5,170 m) and Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Dingboche (4,288m)
Day 15 - Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m)
Day 16 - Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m)
Day 17 - Summit of Island Peak (6,189m)
Day 18 - Contingency day
Day 19 - Trek to Namche (3,440m) - chat to us for options on a scenic helicopter flight back to Lukla
Day 20 - Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 21 - Kathmandu
Day 22 - Explore Kathmandu / Depart Nepal
Day 23 - Arrive in the UK
