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Island Peak

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Island Peak offers a great opportunity to bag your first 6000er. The journey starts with a trip to Everest Base Camp to acclimatize to the altitude. Then, we ascend to the summit of the "little brother" of Mount Everest. From here, the views of Lhotse and Everest are unparalleled. A beautiful Himalayan peak for the enthusiastic alpinist.

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Island Peak

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Maximale altitude: 6200 meters

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Difficulty: hard

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English speaking guide

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Duration: 20 days

€2.599

Day by day:

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Day 1 (Arrival in Nepal)

Arrival in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. A taxi will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel.

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Day 2 (Kathmandu)

Get acquainted with Kathmandu. We'll visit some temples and stroll through the bustling streets of Thamel, the tourist district of Nepal.

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Day 3 (Kathmandu-Phakding)

Today, you'll get your first glimpse of the Himalayan giants. We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, a mountain village at 2800 meters. The flight is a true experience as you'll witness the grandeur of the white peaks extending beyond the horizon for the first time. The landing in Lukla is thrilling. From there, we walk leisurely towards Phakding to spend the night in a cozy guesthouse.

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Day 4 (Phakding-Namche Bazaar)

We trek to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas in Nepal. We follow a beautiful river, crossing it multiple times via steel suspension bridges that sometimes hang dizzyingly high above the water. We're gaining altitude: Namche is almost at 3500 meters.

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Day 5 (Namche Bazaar) 

Today is a day to acclimatize to the altitude. We hike to a viewpoint from where Mount Everest can be seen for the first time. We spend another night in Namche afterward.

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Day 6 (Namche-Tengboche)

The goal for today is Tengboche. The approach is easy, with beautiful views of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest. The final climb to Tengboche (3900 meters) is intensive but rewarding. In Tengboche, you can admire the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Valley.

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Day 7 (Tengboche-Dingboche)

We reach an altitude above 4000 meters for the first time as we head towards Dingboche. We emerge above the tree line and catch the first glimpse of the valley leading us towards Everest.

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Day 8 (Dingboche)

Today is another day of acclimatization and rest. In the morning, we hike to a viewpoint, and the rest of the day is spent letting our bodies adjust to the thin air (4400 meters).

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Day 9 (Dingboche-Lobuche) Today, we trek to Lobuche at 5000 meters. We reach this village after a steep climb towards the memorial site for fallen Everest climbers.

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Day 10 (Lobuche-Everest Basecamp)

The goal is in sight. Today, we make the journey to the base camp of Mount Everest (5500 meters). Here, you'll get a glimpse of the impressive Khumbu Icefall and see the world's highest peak up close. The summit is not visible from here. We sleep in Gorak Shep, a collection of guesthouses.

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Day 11 (Gorak Shep-Lobuche)

In the morning, we climb to Kalla Pattar, where we get a beautiful view of the Everest massif. Then, we descend to Lobuche.

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Day 12 (Lobuche-Chukung)

We hike to Chukung, the last settlement before Island Peak.

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Days 13, 14, and 15 (Island Peak Climbing)

We have two days to climb the summit of Island Peak, plus a reserve day in case of bad weather.

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Days 16-17-18 (Descent back to Lukla)

We hike back to Lukla.

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Day 19 (Lukla-Kathmandu)

Domestic flight to Kathmandu.

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Day 20 (Kathmandu)

Return flight home.

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Difficulty

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The trek to the base of the mountain is moderate. You should enjoy being active daily for about 4 to 8 hours. In total, you'll walk about 200 kilometers during the journey. You'll carry a light backpack (the rest will be carried by local porters). What makes the trek more challenging than a similar trek in the Alps is the thin air. Each participant reacts differently to it. That's why we don't rush anything and there's ample opportunity for each individual participant to complete their own adjustment. This is ensured by the guides of Momo Trekking. On the mountain itself, you need to have a good level of fitness and know how to navigate in high alpine terrain.

Facilities

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  • You will be picked up from the airport in Kathmandu.

  • All accommodations during the trek and climb are included. Accommodations in Kathmandu are also included (including breakfast).

  • We arrange all permits and other documents.

  • During the trek, you will be accompanied by a Nepalese guide who speaks good English. The climb of Island Peak will be led by one of our climbing Sherpas.

  • During the trek, you will stay in local guesthouses with basic facilities. At Island Peak base camp, you will camp in a tent.

  • Your luggage will be carried by local porters. You will walk with a daypack weighing no more than 5 kilograms.

  • Meals and drinks are not included during the trekking portion but are included during the climb of Island Peak. Expect to spend around 30 to 35 euros per day during the trekking portion.

  • The mentioned price does not include the international flight.

What to bring?

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  • Trekking shoes

  • Climbing shoes suitable for 6000 meters and higher

  • Windproof and waterproof jacket, for example, Gore-Tex

  • Warm down jacket

  • Climbing trousers, windproof and waterproof, for example, Gore-Tex

  • Warm trousers, for example, down or fleece-lined

  • Warm base layer shirt

  • Fleece sweater

  • Long underwear

  • Down mittens or gloves

  • Thin gloves for wearing under mittens

  • Down sleeping bag suitable for temperatures around -15/-20 degrees Celsius

  • Warm hat

  • Cap for the sun

  • Gaiters

  • Warm socks

  • Balaclava

  • Thermos flask of at least 1 liter

  • Air mattress and/or insulation mat

  • Backpack, at least 60 liters

  • Trekking poles

  • Ice axe

  • Crampons

  • Carabiners

  • 2 ice screws

  • Climbing harness

  • Ascender

  • Descender

  • Prusik cords

  • Lip balm

  • Sunscreen

  • Headlamp

  • Glacier goggles or ski goggles, category 4

  • First aid kit

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