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