14-Days Island Peak Climbing Expedition
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338m/4,390ft) Highlights: Welcome to Nepal, cultural exploration Highest Elevation: 1,338m Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2,800m/9,187ft, 3-4 hrs) Flight Duration: 35 mins Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs Highlights: Scenic flight to Lukla, first trek Walking Distance: 8 km Ascent/Descent: -300m Highest Elevation: 2,800m Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft, 5-6 hrs) Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs Highlights: Crossing suspension bridges, first sight of Everest Walking Distance: 10 km Mountains Seen: Thamserku, Everest Ascent/Descent: +600m Highest Elevation: 3,438m Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft) Walking Hours: 2-3 hrs (optional hikes) Highlights: Acclimatization hike, panoramic mountain views Walking Distance: 3-5 km Mountains Seen: Everest, Ama Dablam Ascent/Descent: +100m/-100m Highest Elevation: 3,438m Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft, 5-6 hrs) Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs Highlights: Tengboche Monastery Walking Distance: 9 km Mountains Seen: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam Ascent/Descent: +430m Highest Elevation: 3,870m Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft, 5-6 hrs) Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs Highlights: Picturesque valleys Walking Distance: 10 km Mountains Seen: Lhotse, Ama Dablam Ascent/Descent: +490m Highest Elevation: 4,360m Day 7: Trek to Chukkung (4,730m/15,519ft, 3-4 hrs) Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs Highlights: Scenic walk through alpine pastures Walking Distance: 6 km Mountains Seen: Lhotse, Island Peak Ascent/Descent: +370m Highest Elevation: 4,730m Day 8: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,061ft, 3-4 hrs) & Pre-Climb Training Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs Highlights: Glacier walking training Walking Distance: 5 km Mountains Seen: Island Peak, Lhotse Ascent/Descent: +470m Highest Elevation: 5,200m Day 9: Summit Island Peak (6,189m/20,306ft) and Return to Base Camp (8-10 hrs) Walking Hours: 8-10 hrs Highlights: Summit day Walking Distance: 10 km Mountains Seen: Island Peak, Everest, Makalu Ascent/Descent: +989m/-989m Highest Elevation: 6,189m Day 10: Contingency Day Highlights: Buffer day for summit attempt Day 11: Trek from Chhukung to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hrs) Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs Highlights: Scenic descent Walking Distance: 18 km Mountains Seen: Ama Dablam, Everest Ascent/Descent: -1,292m Highest Elevation: 3,438m Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,187ft, 6-7 hrs) Walking Hours: 6-7 hrs Highlights: Final trek, farewell to the Himalayas Walking Distance: 19 km Ascent/Descent: -638m Highest Elevation: 2,800m Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu Flight Duration: 35 mins Highlights: Scenic flight back Highest Elevation: 1,338m Day 14: Departure