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Island Peak - Suggested Itinerary

Panoramic - Island Peak ridge climb

Days 1-2

Two nights in Kathmandu to prepare and sightsee

Day 3

Fly to Lukla, then trek to Phakding 

Day 4-5 

Rest day and acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar 

Day 6 

Side trip to Thami 

Day 7 

Visit the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung 

Day 8 

Trek to Tengboche 

Day 9 

Short trek to Pangboche, then acclimatisation climb to Ama Dablam Base Camp 

Day 10 

Trek to Dingboche 

Day 11 

Break off the Everest trail and trek to Chhukhung 

Day 12 

Acclimatisation climb to Chhukhung Ri, and return to Chhukhung 

Day 13 

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp, and acclimatisation climb to High Camp 

Day 14 

Ascend to High Camp 

Day 15 

Climb Island Peak, then descend to Chhukhung 

Day 16 

Buffer Day 

Day 17 

Descend to Pangboche 

Day 18 

Descend to Namche Bazaar 

Day 19 

Descend to Lukla

Days 20-21 

2 final nights in Kathmandu to recuperate.  Also serves as an additional buffer day in case of bad weather delay

Day 22 

Departure
 

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BASICS

Grade:
Very Strenuous - this is a high altitude trek, culminating in a climb over snow and ice to over 6000m.  Participants should be physically fit, and must feel competent to grasp basic snow and ice footwork under supervision. Previous Experience of trekking above 5000m is preferred.

Climbing Grade:
Alpine PD

Duration: 
A minimum of 22 days, with arrival in Kathmandu on Day 1 and departure from Kathmandu on Day 22.

Altitude: 
Much of the trek is spent at altitudes in excess of 4000m.  In addition to summiting at 6189m, two acclimatisation points will also be reached: Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m) and Chhukhung Ri (5500m).

Style: 
The trek and climb will be lead by an experienced, personable “climbing” guide, supported by a team of porters.  You will stay in Tea Houses en route to the peak, then camp at Base Camp and High Camp (2-3 nights).

Minimum number of participants:
2 persons for tailor-made expeditions
4 persons for fixed date group treks