Island Peak & Everest Base Camp

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport and be transferred by Trek Climb Ski staff to your accommodation at The Radisson Hotel.  Afternoon at leisure.  In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks hosted by your Sherpa leaders and guides.

Day 2
A fantastic buffet breakfast at The Radisson followed by a morning sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure.  Our staff will be available in the afternoon to assist any guests that may need to make last minute purchases.

Day 3
Our staff will be meeting you very early this morning (around 6.00 a.m.) and transferring you to the domestic terminal at the Kathmandu International Airport. Any luggage or personal possessions you won’t need during your expedition will be able to be stored (free of charge) at The Radisson Hotel.  They will be waiting for you when you return. After an extremely interesting & hectic check-in procedure, you’ll enjoy an incredible mountain flight to Lukla. Here your adventure truly begins!   You’ll enjoy breakfast at Namaste Lodge then commence trekking to Phakding (or Monzu). Overnight in Phakding (or Monzu).

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5
Rest and acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar (includes a visit to the Everest View Hotel).

Day 6
Trek to Thyangboche and Deboche. Explore the famous Thyangboche Monastery. Overnight at Deboche.

Days 7 & 8
Slowly ascend further up valley to Dingboche and then rest day in Dingboche.

Day 9
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche and overnight in Lobuche.

Day 10
From Lobuche to Gorak Shep trekking alongside the incredible Khumbu glacier. Later that afternoon ascend Kala Pattar for spectacular views of sunset over Everest and Nuptse. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

Day 11
Today you’ll trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and return, overnight in Gorak Shep.

Day 12
Trek from Gorak Shep to Dingboche and overnight in Dingboche.

Day 13
From Dingboche to Chhukhung. We’ll spend the afternoon learning and practicing the essential mountaineering techniques necessary for Island Peak.

Day 14
Trek from Chhukhung to Island Peak Base Camp and commence final preparations for our summit attempt.

Day 15
Move from Base Camp and establish our High Camp just below the Island Peak summit.

Day 16
Leaving at around 4.00 a.m. we’ll climb and summit Island Peak and return to our Base Camp or Chhukhung. In the event of poor weather, our itinerary provides enough time for an additional day/night at High Camp and a further summit attempt the following day.

Day 17
A relaxing and cruisy walk back down valley to Dingboche.

Day 18
From Dingboche to Pangboche for unsurpassed views of Ama Dablam.

Day 19
Today we trek to Khumjung and Khunde and enjoy a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary School and Khunde Hospital.

Day 20
Another relaxing day as we trek down valley to Monzu.

Day 21
From Monzu to Lukla and farewell party with our guides and porters.

Day 22
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and re-check into The Radisson Hotel. Party and final celebrations in Kathmandu.

Day 23
Trip concludes. All guests will be conveyed to Kathmandu International Airport to meet their respective international flights.