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sales@viglaciers.comIsland Peak Climb and Everest Three Passes Trek – 22 Days
Trip Itinerary
Climb the Island Peak, explore the serene Gokyo Lake and reach the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain
Island Peak Climb and Everest Three Passes Trek takes us to a series of beautiful turquoise lakes in the Gokyo valley, the famous Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m) and Kongma La (5,535m) passes and the base camp of Mt. Everest before climbing the Island Peak (6,189m). On our 22-day journey we also ascend Gokyo Ri (5357m) and Kala Patthar (5,545m) which provides magnificent close-up views of the world’s highest mountains including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and more.
The Island Peak Climb and Everest Three Passes Trek incorporates proper acclimatization to its itinerary and is ideal for adventure seekers in a quest for a challenging trekking and climbing experience.
- Summit the well-liked Island peak
- Cherish the beauty of the tranquil turquoise lakes at Gokyo Valley
- Cross the Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La Passes
- Enjoy the close-up views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and other peaks from Kala Patthar
- Observe the rich culture and traditions of the renowned Sherpas
Overview
Arrival City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Lodging Level
4-Star Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)
Meals
20 dinner, 21 breakfast, 18 lunch
Trip Grade
Demanding+Challenging
Maximum Altitude
6,189m/20,306ft
Activity
Climbing and Expedition
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 02 Trip Preparation Day | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 03 Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 05 Namche Bazaar : Acclimatization Day | 3,438m/11,280ft | - |
| Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Thame | 3,736m/12,258ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 07 Thame to Lumde | 4,368m/14,331ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 08 Lumde: acclimatization day | 4,368m/14,331ft | - |
| Day 09 Lumde to Gokyo via Renjo La Pass | 4,800m/15,749ft | 7-8 hrs |
| Day 10 Acclimatization Day in Gokyo Valley: Hike to Gokyo Ri | 5,357m/17,576ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 11 Gokyo to Thaknak | 4,600m/15,093ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 12 Thaknak to Cho La pass to Lobuche | 4,940m/16,208ft | 8-10 hrs |
| Day 13 Lobuche to Gorak Shep , visit Everest Base Camp | 5,170m/16,963ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 14 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Lobuche | 4,940m/16,208ft | 7-8 hrs |
| Day 15 Lobuche to Kongma La to Chhukung | 4,730m/15,519ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 16 Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp, pre-climb training | 5,200m/17,061ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 17 Island Peak Base Camp to Summit, and back to base camp | 6,189m/20,306ft | 10-12 hrs |
| Day 18 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche | 3,985m/13,075ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 19 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 20 Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 21 Fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 22 Final departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
For Your Information, International flights aren’t included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.
During our Island Peak Climb and Everest Three Passes Trek, we can enjoy Nepali, Tibetan, Italian, Indian and the more common continental cuisines. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners. In Kathmandu, a buffet-style breakfast will be available whereas all meals will be provided during the trek and climb. During trekking/climbing, breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination. During climbing session, clean and freshly-cooked food will be provided.
We will be accommodated in Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar in Kathmandu (3 nights), standard teahouses during trekking (15 nights) and tents when climbing (3 nights). Most teahouse accommodation will only have shared toilet facilities. For tent accommodation, foam mattress will be made available. In climbing section, toilet facilities will be provided with necessary natural preservation. All accommodation are on twin-shared basis. However, single room will be provided on request and by paying a single supplement of USD 500. Also, understand that there are several places that do not allow single room accommodation. On paying single supplement, you will get a single room in Kathmandu but sometimes it is feasible only up to Namche Bazaar. Above Namche Bazaar single accommodation is not always feasible.
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