Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll head to Kathmandu domestic airport early for a 35-minute flight to Lukla, where you get those first glimpses of Himalayan peaks including Everest from the air. Once you land and grab some refreshment, the trekking begins with a gentle walk featuring short ups and downs down to Phakding, your first stop for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Walk from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) Mount Everest - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After your night by the Dudh-Kosi River at Phakding, you'll follow a gradual trail through green forest until you reach Sagarmatha National Park's entrance. You'll collect your park tickets and continue along the river valley before making a final climb into Namche Bazaar, where you're staying for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Phakding to Sagarmatha National Park entrance
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and entry
- Walk to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Dudh-Kosi River Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar (Rest Day)
This is your free rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize at high altitude. Check out the viewpoint for views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Amadablam, then walk through the park museum to learn about Khumbu Sherpa culture, local plants and animals, and mountaineering history. Spend the rest of the day resting to help your body adjust.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar viewpoint
- Visit Namche Park Museum
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Park Museum Mount Everest Amadablam Nuptse Lhotse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll walk on a scenic wide path with views of Everest and surrounding peaks heading toward Tengboche. The trail drops down to the Imjatse River then climbs through cool alpine woodland with rhododendron, oak, and pine trees. By the end of the day you'll reach the beautiful Tengboche Monastery surrounded by peaks with close views of Amadablam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Imjatse River Mount Everest Amadablam 
- Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Starting with morning views of Everest and Amadablam, you'll descend to the Imjatse River and cross a steel bridge. After that, a gradual climb takes you to Pangboche village where you get great views of Amadablam. The trail continues east as tree lines disappear and you walk into alpine juniper and Burberry bush, finally reaching Dingboche in the Imjatse valley with Island Peak and Amadablam's North Face in sight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Tengboche to Pangboche
- Walk from Pangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Dingboche Imjatse Valley Island Peak Amadablam - Day 6
Dingboche (Rest and Acclimatization Day)
You need this rest day for acclimatization at Dingboche. Plan a hike up to Nagarjun Hill to support your body's adjustment while taking in a grand panorama of peaks including views as far as Makalu and the Imjatse Valley. By afternoon, you'll head back to relax and prepare for the Island Peak climb ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Nagarjun Hill
Landmarks Nagarjun Hill Makalu Island Peak - Day 7
Dingboche to Chhukung
The morning walk from Dingboche heading further east takes you around the Imjatse Valley at a gradual pace with short walks and minor elevation changes. The altitude gains gradually as you move toward Chhukung, the last settlement in eastern Khumbu. You'll break for lunch there and settle in for the night with views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Amadablam, and the Imja Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Dingboche to Chhukung
Landmarks Chhukung Imjatse Valley Island Peak Lhotse Amadablam Imja Glacier - Day 8
Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (Parsya Gyab)
You'll head out from Chhukung in the morning toward Parsya Gyab at Island Peak Base Camp. The trek involves a steep climb crossing over the moraine of Lhotse Glacier, then following a stream to the snout of Imja Glacier before reaching a dry lake between two glaciers at the base camp area. Spend the afternoon relaxing, doing short walks, practicing climbing technique, and checking out the route for tomorrow's early climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp
- Practice climb and equipment check at base camp
Landmarks Island Peak Base Camp (Parsya Gyab) Lhotse Glacier Imja Glacier 
- Day 9
Island Peak Base Camp (Rest and Preparation Day)
This final rest day at base camp is for acclimatization and getting ready for the Island Peak climb. Check and prepare all your climbing equipment carefully. Spend the day working on climbing training on ice and rocky walls, getting both physically and mentally prepared for the early morning summit attempt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climbing training on ice and rocky walls
- Equipment check and preparation
Landmarks Island Peak Base Camp (Parsya Gyab) 
- Day 10
Island Peak Climb and Summit
Your climb starts in the early morning as you head across the glacier with careful navigation to avoid crevasses. You'll climb straight north over snow-covered scree between glaciers to the top ridge, then work over rocks and icefall sections before tackling a steep snow and ice ramp to reach the summit about 100 meters higher. You'll spend roughly an hour at the top taking in views of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Makalu, Chamlang, and Baruntse before descending back to Chhukung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Island Peak summit climb
- Descent from Island Peak to Chhukung
Landmarks Island Peak Mount Everest Lhotse Amadablam Makalu Chamlang Baruntse - Day 11
Chhukung to Tengboche
After summiting Island Peak, you'll trek back down to Dingboche for a brief rest before continuing downhill to Pangboche. The final part of the day means climbing back into the tree lines for the last time to reach Tengboche Monastery for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Chhukung to Dingboche
- Walk from Dingboche to Pangboche
- Walk from Pangboche to Tengboche
Landmarks Dingboche Pangboche Tengboche Monastery - Day 12
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
You'll start with morning views of Everest and the surrounding range with Amadablam. The walk heads downhill crossing a river, then climbs up to Shanasa where the trail becomes easier on a gradual winding path that takes you back to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Shanasa Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Amadablam - Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This is one of the longest days of your adventure featuring a long downhill to the river bank and passage over Sagarmatha National Park near Monjo to reach Phakding. After that, you'll continue on an easier route with a final climb toward Lukla for your last night in the Khumbu and Everest region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
- Walk from Phakding to Lukla
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Monjo Phakding Lukla - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
After all your success on the Island Peak climb, you'll board your morning flight back to Kathmandu from Tenzing-Hillary air terminal. The small plane carries you back to Kathmandu's hustle and bustle and your hotel, wrapping up your trek adventure.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport)
