Island Peak & 3 Passes Trek Island Peak (6,189m) is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. It stands as an island in the middle of the surrounding glaciers, offering an incredible adventure for trekkers with some mountaineering experience. The summit provides spectacular panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other towering peaks. The climb involves both technical skills and physical endurance, including a mix of rock, ice, and snow sections.
The trek begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then continues through villages like Phakding, Namche, and Thame before reaching Lungden. From Lungden, you will cross the high mountain passes of Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, each providing breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayas. Renjo La (5,340m) offers stunning views of Everest and Makalu, while Cho La (5,420m) connects the Khumbu to the Gokyo region. The final pass, Kongma La (5,535m), offers excellent views of the entire region.
After crossing these passes, the route takes you to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), where you can experience the awe-inspiring presence of the world’s tallest mountain. The climb to Kala Patthar (5,545m) the next day offers an unforgettable sunrise view of Everest. The trek culminates with the ascent of Island Peak before descending back via Chukhung and completing the circuit with a return trek to Lukla. This trek is a challenging yet rewarding journey, offering a mix of high-altitude trekking and mountaineering.
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeng.
Day 3Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding
Day 4 Phakding- Namche
Day 5 Namche- Acclimatization- Everest View Point.
Day 6 Namche- Debuche.
Day 7 Debuche-Dingboche
Day 8 Dingboche- Lobuche
Day 9 Lobuche-Gorakshep-EBC- Gorakshep-
Day 10 Gorakshep- Kalapatthar- Lobuche
Day 11 Lobuche- Kangla Pass 5550m Chhukung
Day 12 Rest day in Chhukung.
Day 13 Chhukung- Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 14 Summit- Island Peak- Chhukung-
Day 15 Chhukung- Debuche
Day 16 Debuche- Namche
Day 17 Namche- Lukla
Day 18 Lukla- Kathmandu flight
Day 19 Kathmandu visit
Day 20 Departure.
We strive to make your trekking experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible by including the following in your trip cost:
1. Accommodation:
• Hotel stays in Kathmandu/Pokhara with breakfast (as per itinerary).
• Tea house or lodge accommodation during the trek.
2. Meals:
• Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
• Hot drinks like tea and coffee during trekking days.
3. Permits and Entry Fees:
• All necessary trekking permits (e.g., TIMS Card, National Park permits).
• Entry fees to UNESCO World Heritage Sites (if included in the itinerary).
4. Transportation:
• Domestic flights, private vehicles, or jeep transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
5. Guide and Staff Services:
• Licensed, English/French-speaking trekking guide.
• Porter services (1 porter for every two trekkers).
• Insurance, meals, and salaries for the guide and porters.
6. Climbing Equipment (for peak climbing packages):
• Group climbing equipment (ropes, ice axes, etc.).
• Climbing permits and Sherpa guide assistance.
7. Emergency Support:
• Comprehensive first-aid kit carried by the guide.
• Assistance in emergency evacuation (arranged but not covered).
8. Other Inclusions:
• Sleeping bags and down jackets (refundable after the trek).
• Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
To maintain flexibility and cater to individual preferences, the following are not included in the trip cost:
1. International Flights:
• Airfare to/from Nepal.
2. Travel Insurance:
• Mandatory insurance covering high-altitude rescue and medical evacuation.
3. Nepal Visa Fees:
• On-arrival visa fees (USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days).
4. Meals in Cities:
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu/ Pokhara (except welcome and farewell dinners).
5. Personal Expenses:
• Snacks, beverages, alcohol, and extra food items.
• Souvenirs, laundry, and communication (Wi-Fi, phone calls).
6. Optional Add-Ons:
• Extra nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, or unforeseen circumstances.
7. Tipping and Gratitude:
• Tips for guides, porters, and drivers (highly appreciated but not mandatory).
8. Climbing Equipment Rental (for peak climbing packages):
• Personal climbing gear (boots, crampons, harness, etc.).
9. Delays or Changes:
• Costs arising from delays, strikes, or other circumstances beyond our control.
10. Other Expenses:
• Hot showers and charging fees in tea houses during the trek.
• Personal trekking gear and equipment.
Real experiences from our happy adventurers
Really well organised & guided & well-paced trek to Annapurna BC with follow-on visits to Pokhara & Chitwan National Park. No one (6 clients) had any issues with altitude. Accomodation choices were excellent with friendly hosts & excellent freshly prepared food. Thank you Lakpa for a memorable rewarding experience in Nepal and your cheerful, caring relaxed leadership thru’out.
Spend 3 amazing weeks hiking up to Annapurna Base Camp, then a few days in Pokhara and Chitwan National Park. Our guide Lhakpa was the most professional and diligent guide you will ever find. Made the trip immensely pleasurable as everything was organized and had nothing to worry about. Thanks Lhakpa, Tom
We are a group of friends from ireland and did the annapourna base camp trek . The company were brilliant from start to finish we were met at airport by lakpa our guide and taken to our hotel which was right in thamel a bustling and exciting place ,our flights to pokhara were good and we tracked on the same day our accomodations on the trek was in tea houses along the trail the food breakfast lunch and dinner were organized by lakpa and were very good.We reached annapourna base camp after a beautiful trek and it was amazing what a view. In the morning we returned to pokhara where we relaxed for a day and some did a tandem paraglide ,then on to chitwan park to see the rhinos and elephants all in all a great well organized trip I would highly recommend this company michael