Island peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

Why Choose EBC Trek with Island Peak Climbing?

The Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Summit are a true Himalayan combination of the two unforgettable experiences of trekking up to Everest and scaling Island Peak, one of Nepal's popular trekking peaks, standing tall at 6,189 meters. The whole 20-day expedition promises the hues of scenic trekking, cultural learning, and very high-altitude climbing set in the heart of the Khumbu Valley. 

The trekkers would hence witness Sherpa villages with high regard, such as Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, soak in the spiritual aura of Himalayan monasteries, and feast their eyes on the majestic panoramas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. From Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the sunrise trek over Everest and Island Peak climbing would culminate in an extremely exciting and plausible summit for those climbers looking to embark upon their very first Himalayan mountaineering experience.

With rope climb, glacier climb, and summit ridge of world-class, the Island Peak climb is an authentic alpine adventure with no technical expertise. Altitude acclimatization in the program, experienced climbing guides, and contingency days ensure high summit success rates. This combination trek, as experienced trekker or climber wannabe, is ideal for a person to enjoy Nepal's best trekking peak experience along with the iconic Everest Base Camp trek.

If you are searching for an Everest summit climb and a Nepal trek of a lifetime, then this trek is your passport to the quality, success, and majesty of the Himalayas.

What to Expect on Island Peak Climbing?

Island Peak Climbing (6,189 m) is a thrilling high-altitude peak with the addition of the popular Everest Base Camp trek, and one of Nepal's most popular trekking peaks. The ascent from Island Peak Base Camp (5,200 m) is an early morning and a mixture of rock ridges, glacier travel, and steep ice headwall with extensive cramponing, fixed ropes, harnesses, and ice axes. 

While Island Peak is neither a high-tech alpine experience-requiring nor too technical, it still requires great physical shape, acclimatization, and the capacity to deal with technical mountaineering sections at very high altitudes. Guided by experienced climbing sherpas, you’ll reach the summit to witness breathtaking views of Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Himalaya. This tour is best for such trekker-travelers who want to take one step further with experience by undergoing a safe and easily accessible Himalayan peak climbing activity.

Best Season to Trek

The best periods to take on the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing are during the spring (March to May) and autumn seasons (September to November).

Spring is the best season for trekking in the Nepal Himalayas. The weather during this period is soft and predictable, with clear weather, and the Himalayas and their surroundings can be seen. It is also the time when the trails are carpeted with rhododendrons, and conditions for Island Peak climbing are ideal, with hard snow and moderate winds on the summit ridge.

Autumn is ideal for trekking in Nepal. Autumn offers clear visibility of the Himalayas, and extensive views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam can be obtained. The trails are dry, with a pleasant and serene temperature, and offer the most reliable window for trekking and climbing.

The winter and monsoon seasons are not the best periods to make treks in the Nepal Himalayas. There would be less chance of seeing the mountains and the landscape distinctly.

Trekking Difficult

The Everest Base Camp Trek Island Peak Climbing is a strenuous, high-altitude trek with moderate climbing and technical mountaineering. You will have to walk 5–7 hours daily on various terrains. As your trek is up to over 5,000 meters, the danger of altitude sickness increases. The trekking path is well-conditioned as well as well-marked, but demands physical endurance and a tough mind. If you are a beginner trekker, then you must have excellent knowledge in terms of high-altitude trekking.

After reaching Island Peak, then the real adventure starts. The Island Peak Climbing comes with a proper understanding of the mountaineering gear, such as crampons, harnesses, fixed ropes, and ice axes. Climbers need to cross crevassed glaciers, ascend a headwall that is steep and walk on a thin summit ridge, so it is even more technically and physically challenging than usual treks. You must possess sound mountaineering experience above 4,000 m and sound body fitness. You must have pre-climb training or some basic mountaineering experience, and this is highly recommended.

You will need some basic climbing experience, and pre-climb orientation is highly recommended. This is a trek for adventure seekers and well-equipped trekkers willing to venture into the world of Himalayan climbing with experienced guides, acclimatization days, and an itinerary.

Permits and Travel Insurance

Permit

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit

Island Peak Mountaineering Permit

Travel Insurance

In trekking, travel insurance is required for the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing. Travel insurance covers emergency medical treatment, helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation, delay, high-altitude trekking, mountaineering, and loss or theft of equipment.

Not every standard travel insurance policy covers high-altitude climbing or technical trekking, so ensure your policy has rope climbing and crampon use at Island Peak. Most of Nepal's trekking groups demand presenting valid on-trip travel insurance to guarantee your security and integrity measures before local authorities.

Meals and Accommodation 

On the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing, one resides in comfortable teahouses along the trekking route and tented camps at Island Peak Base Camp. Teahouses offer plain but comfortable rooms—twin-sharing predominantly—with communal dining halls, warm blankets, and occasionally hot showers (with an extra fee). While staying in Kathmandu, trekkers normally reside in 3-star or boutique hotels with all contemporary facilities.

For food, there's healthy, energy-rich stuff such as dal bhat (rice, lentils, and vegetables), pasta, fried rice, momo (dumplings), soups, eggs, potatoes, and noodles. Both Nepali and Western-style meals are generally found at most teahouses, complemented by hot drinks such as tea, coffee, and lemon ginger honey to warm you. Food is cooked freshly every day by the climbing staff and consumed in a dining tent, with hot and wholesome food to fuel your summit bid. Food options may not be as fancy at higher elevations, but the lodge hospitality and warmth, and attentiveness of the support staff cannot be matched for your Everest trekking and Island Peak climbing experience.

Packing Essentials

Here is the list of things that you need to pack in your bag while trekking in EBC with Island Peak Climbing. 

• Trekking pants
• Trekking shoes
• Pullover or warm sweater
• Raincoat
• 4/5 pairs of good-quality socks
• Hand gloves
• Trekking shirts
• Pairs of underwear 
• Windproof and waterproof jacket
• Daypack
• Trekking shoes
• Toiletries
• Sports shoes or sandals
• Sun Hat/Cap
• Warm woolen cap
• Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket
• Waterproof Gore-Tex layer
• Pullover or warm sweater
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Cash
• Water bottle
• Documents paper
• Permits
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Harness
• Snow gaiters
• Ropes
• Helmet