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Island Peak Adventure

17 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.6
163 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu City Tour and Pre-Trek Meeting

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, and observe Buddhist monks in prayer in surrounding monasteries
    • Visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in Nepal on the banks of the Bagmati River
    • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a collection of pagoda and shikhara-style temples including the Lion gate, Golden gate, Palace of fifty-five windows, and Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
    • Guided city tour by private vehicle with professional tour guide

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration and shopping in Thamel area
    Landmarks
    Boudhnath Stupa
    Pashupatinath
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  3. Day 3

    Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 35-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
    • Trek from Lukla to Phakding (approximately three hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lukla village while trekking equipment is being sorted and loaded
    Landmarks
    Tenzing and Hillary Airport
    Dudh Kosi River
  4. Day 4

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour trek along Dudh Kosi River with multiple suspension bridge crossings
    Landmarks
    Sagarmatha National Park
    Namche Bazaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short trek to museum celebrating traditional Sherpa customs
    • Hike to Syangboche Airport area near Everest View Hotel
    Landmarks
    Everest View Hotel
    Syangboche Airport
  6. Day 6

    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour trek along Dudh Kosi with mountain views
    • Visit Tengboche Monastery with prayer ceremony observation
    Landmarks
    Tengboche Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Tengboche to Dingboche

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Six-hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche via Debuche and Pangboche
    Landmarks
    Imja Khola
    Pangboche
    Ama Dablam
    Island Peak
    Lhotse
  8. Day 8

    Dingboche to Chhukung

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
    Landmarks
    Chhukung
  9. Day 9

    Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by professional chef)

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour trek from Chhukung to Island Peak base camp
    Landmarks
    Island Peak Base Camp
  10. Day 10

    Island Peak Base Camp Acclimatization

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by professional chef)

    Included Activities

    • Short trek around Island Peak base camp for acclimatization and summit preparation
  11. Day 11

    Island Peak Summit Climb

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Island Peak summit climb (6187m) with climbing sherpa from base camp and back
    • Navigation through gully, stone field, ridge, glacier, and crevasses
    Landmarks
    Island Peak
  12. Day 12

    Chhukung to Tengboche

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Six-hour descent trek from Chhukung to Tengboche via Dingboche, Pangboche, and Debuche
  13. Day 13

    Tengboche to Namche Bazaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Evening meal with fellow trekkers)

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour descent trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
  14. Day 14

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour descent trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
  15. Day 15

    Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • 35-minute scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
  16. Day 16

    Kathmandu Free Day and Farewell Dinner

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner at traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance performances

    Optional Activities

    • Chitwan Jungle Safari
    • River Rafting Adventure
    • Kathmandu Shopping Tour
    • Scenic Everest Flight
  17. Day 17

    Departure from Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    What immunizations will I need?

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      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.

      We also recommend:

      · A dental check-up prior to travelling.
      · That you know your blood group in case of emergency.

      If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

    Transport
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

    Tour Details
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

    Travel Support
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

    Accommodation
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

    Travel Support
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    How much additional money do I need per day?

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    Price / Availability
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?

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    Travel Support
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      In the cities, yes – to some extent. Once you are out of the cities, all you need is cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Is there any communication while we are on trekking?

    Travel Support
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on May 29th, 2017

    Can I charge my digital camera or other equipments on my trip?

    Other
    • D

      Dale

      TravelerWritten May 2017

      These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring TWO and THREE pin travel adapters!

      There is no charging facilities at Island Peak Base Camp.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Ace the Himalaya. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ace the Himalaya will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Ace the Himalaya" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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