Trip Highlights
Island Peak (Imja Tse) is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. Located in the Everest region. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
At a Glance
-
Duration 18 Days
-
Transportation Flight
-
Trip Grading Basic Mountaineering
-
Max. Elevation 6189m
-
Accommodation Tented Camp / Lodge
-
Meals Full Board
-
Best Season Autumn
Highlights Point
- Headwall Climb
- Everest Views
- Classic Peak
- Glacier Crossing
Trip Overview
The trip often combines with the Everest Base Camp trek for acclimatization. The climb involves a glacier crossing and a steep headwall climb.
This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
Trip Itinerary
Arrival and transfer.
- Max. Elevation: 1400m
- Duration: N/A
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: D
- Accommodation: Hotel
Start trek.
- Max. Elevation: 2610m
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Distance: 8 km
- Meals: L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Sherpa capital.
- Max. Elevation: 3440m
- Duration: 6 Hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Acclimatization day. Hike to Everest View Hotel.
- Max. Elevation: 3880m
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Distance: 5 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Visit the famous monastery.
- Max. Elevation: 3860m
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Distance: 9 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Scenic walk towards Island Peak.
- Max. Elevation: 4410m
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Distance: 11 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Acclimatization hike.
- Max. Elevation: 4410m
- Duration: Rest
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Short trek to Chhukung.
- Max. Elevation: 4730m
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Distance: 6 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Set up base camp.
- Max. Elevation: 5087m
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Distance: 7 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Camp
Pre-climb training at Base Camp.
- Max. Elevation: 5087m
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Camp
Early morning summit push (6189m). Descend to Chhukung.
- Max. Elevation: 6189m
- Duration: 10 Hours
- Distance: 8 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Contingency for weather.
- Max. Elevation: 4730m
- Duration: Rest
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Descend to Namche.
- Max. Elevation: 3440m
- Duration: 7 Hours
- Distance: 15 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Final walk.
- Max. Elevation: 2860m
- Duration: 6 Hours
- Distance: 14 km
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lodge
Return to capital.
- Max. Elevation: 1400m
- Duration: 35 Min
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B, D
- Accommodation: Hotel
Free day.
- Max. Elevation: 1400m
- Duration: N/A
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B
- Accommodation: Hotel
Drop at airport.
- Max. Elevation: 1400m
- Duration: N/A
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B
- Accommodation: Departure
Extra buffer day.
- Max. Elevation: 1400m
- Duration: N/A
- Distance: N/A
- Meals: B
- Accommodation: Departure
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
Plan a Private TripIncluded in Trip
- Guide
- Equipment
- Permits
- EBC Trek combo
Excluded in Trip
- Tips
- Personal gear
Island Peak Climbing Equipment
Below is a recommended list of gear and equipment for Island Peak Climbing – 18 Days. Most items can be purchased or rented in Kathmandu.
General
- Expedition down suit (or separate down jacket and pants rated to -40C)
- Four season mountain tent (provided by Moving Himalaya)
- Crampons (fit to boots)
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Jumar (Ascender)
- Figure 8 / Descender
- Locking carabiners (3)
- Non-locking carabiners (3)
- Mountaineering boots (Plastic or technical leather)
- Gore-Tex overalls or separate jacket and pants
- Extreme cold rated sleeping bag (-20C to -40C)
- Foam sleeping pad + Inflatable insulated mat
Lower Body
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the tea house
- Water proof, wind proof shell
- Hiking shorts
- Inner thermal
- Technical fabric underwear
- Sports bras
- Sleeping clothes
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap ( we will provide you free glacier safari cap )
- Knitted hat
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Water & wind proof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard shell outer gloves
Footwear
- Mountaineering boots
- Gaiters
- Wool socks
Accessories
- Climbing helmet (UIAA/CE approved)
- Glacier glasses (Category 3 or 4 lenses)
- Ski goggles (for high winds/whiteouts)
- Headlamp (with extra batteries)
- Thermal flask (1 liter)
- Pee bottle (1 liter)
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Lip balm
- Personal first aid kit
- Hand and toe warmers
- Altitude medication (consult doctor)
- Satellite phone (optional, can be rented)
Trip FAQ's
Looks like island in sea of ice.