This peak offers an enjoyable climb the peak, also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu. If the peak can be likened to an Island in a glacial sea, than the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summit of Nuptse ( 7879m/ 25850ft ), Lhotse ( 9501m/27870ft), Lhotse middle peak( 8410m/ 27590ft), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar ( 8383m/ 27503ft ). To the east, rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier, is Cho polu( 6734m/ 22093ft ), beyond which can be seen the red granite mass of Makalu ( 8475m/ 27805ft). To the south of the Imja glacier and icy flutings of Baruntse (7720m/ 25328ft) and the Amphu peaks lead the eye to the lofty pinnacle of Ama Dablam ( 6856m/ 22493ft ), which is liked a giant sea stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay in which Island peak stands.

In order to acclimatize prior to climbing Island Peak (20,305ft/6,189m), we offer a trek

Itenary :

Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive to Kathmandu, an exciting and memorable experience with the panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan range greets your sight.

Independent Himalayan Adventure's Airport Representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

Day 02 - Kathmandu. Permit Obtain.

We will finalize paperwork-permit for your trip. Final checking of your climbing equipments. Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu Valley.

Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2804 m) trek to Phakding (2610 m) 3 hours.

An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Lukla at 2804meters. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610meters.

Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazzar (3441 meters)

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. Namche Bazaar known as the capital of Khumbu and the Gateway to Everest which is home to many good hotels and lodges here, along the whole Everest trail this is quite a big village.

Day 05 - Acclimatization day- Namche Bazzar (3441 meters)

Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

Day 06 - Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters)

Trek to Tyangboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. We trek to an altitude of 3860 meters today. On reaching Tyangboche our guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went.

Day 07 - Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters)

Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hours. We continue to climb as we head to the altitude of 4350 meters taking our time so we avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air.

Day 08 - Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters)

Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters) You can see mountains which are waiting for your welcome arrival to chhukung.

Day 09 - Trek to Island peak B.C. (5240 meters)

Trek to Island peak base camp (5240 meters) it will take you around 4 hours.

Day 10-12 - Ascent Island Peak (6160 meters)

Summit to Island peak (6160meters) and return to Chhukung (4750meters)

Day 13 - Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters). 6 hours.

Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters). 6 hours.

Day 14 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters). 5 hours

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters). 5 hours

Day 15 - Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 5 hours

Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 5 hours

Day 16 - Flight back to Kathmandu.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 17 - Spare/Leisure day in Kathmandu

Leisure day in Kathmandu. It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla, If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.

Day 18 - Departure Day

Transfer for your final flight departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.