Expeditions — By Mountain

Island Peak

A trekking peak above 6,000m, usually paired with the Everest region — a genuine introduction to roped glacier travel and fixed-line climbing.

Altitude6,189M
LocationKhumbu, Nepal
Duration16 Days
Experience NeededSome Mountain/Alpine
Guided ByInternational Mountain Leaders

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The Route

Day By Day

Placeholder itinerary — confirm exact days, altitudes and overnight stops before publishing.

DAY 1–9

Trek To Chhukung Via The Khumbu

RouteLukla → Namche → Tengboche → Dingboche → Chhukung (4,730m), with acclimatisation days built in.

DAY 10

Move To Island Peak Base Camp

RouteChhukung → Island Peak Base Camp (5,087m).

DAY 11

Climbing Skills Refresher

RouteRope work, jumar and fixed-line refresher at Base Camp.

DAY 12

Summit Day

AMAlpine start for the summit of Island Peak (6,189m) via the glacier and headwall.

PMDescend to Chhukung.

DAY 13–16

Descend & Depart

RouteRetrace to Lukla, fly to Kathmandu, depart.

Quality costs more. This itinerary is built for a safe, successful outcome, not the cheapest one — with acclimatisation days built in and nothing rushed. (confirm pricing and exact dates)

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