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EBC Trek with Iceland Peak Climbing

Overview

Season

Autumn, Winter, Spring

Route

Via South West route

Grade

beginner

Group Size

1 to 12

Max Altitude

6,160m,

Duration

22 days

The Everest region is Nepal’s most famous adventure destination, offering climbs to the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848m), and other popular mountains like Ama Dablam, Island Peak, and Mera Peak. Since the first successful ascent of Everest on 29 May 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, the region has attracted climbers and trekkers from all over the world.

Island Peak climbing combined with the Everest Base Camp trek takes you into the heart of the Khumbu region. Island Peak (Imja Tse), standing at 6,160m, looks like an island surrounded by glaciers in the Imja Valley. First climbed in 1956 by a Swiss team as part of Everest training, it remains one of the most popular and achievable Himalayan climbing peaks, suitable even for beginners with basic training.

“Climb Island Peak in the stunning Khumbu valley, surrounded by towering Himalayan giants, peaceful nature, ancient Buddhist culture, traditional Sherpa villages, and breathtaking alpine landscapes.”

Itinerary

EBC Trek with Iceland Peak Climbing

22 days – Detailed Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by our Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). SME representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.

 

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Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour.

In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stuppa; Boudhhanath, known

as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hill side one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur atf central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architectures.

 

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Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,886m), & trek to Phakding (2640m.), 3 hr
Moring a super scenic flight of near 35 minutes bring you at Lukla. Lukla airport is also known as Tenzing –Hillary Airport and Luka is assessable either by air or by trek from the old classic route by Jiri or from Arun Valley, from Lukla start our trek to Phakding for overnight stop.

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Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m. 06 hrs.

On this day we walk up to the bank of the Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension bridge. A few hours of trek will take us to the entrance gate to visit National Park, Monjo. We further walk for few hours to reach Namche. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region with many Nepalese officials, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a police check, post and a bank, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. You can buy your essential climbing equipments and other stuffs here in Namche if needed, overnight at Namche Bazaar.

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Day 05:  Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion

Namche is the perfect place for the acclimatization. Spending an extra day in Namche helps to acclimatize our body in higher altitude and avoid the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Namche is also a mesmerizing market hub where one can explore its vicinity and make further plans for the trip.

 

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 Day 06:  Trek to Tyangboche 3,867 m 5hrs.
Trek along a gradual trail through conifer and rhododendron forests, a somewhat exposed trail with the best views of Ama Dablam. The walk further offers striking views of Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak. The trail climbs uphill, passing through the forests to reach Tyangboche. This area is known as the holy land, as the head lama (Rinpoche) of the monastery resides here. This is the place where climbers take blessings from the high lama to have the best and safest expedition.

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Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,260m  05 hrs.
After breakfast, follow the trail that drops to Debuche and crosses a suspension bridge on the Imja Khola. Then a gentle climb to reach Pangboche, a Sherpa village with several houses made of stone, with an old monastery. The trail leads slowly, leaving the tree lines behind through exposed landscapes with fantastic views of Mt. Ama Dbalm at close range, then reaching Dingboche for the overnight stop.

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Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.

Another rest day allows you to acclimatize in this high altitude, with time to explore the surrounding area…

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Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m.  05 hrs.

Leaving Dingboche, follow the trail uphill for an hour then a gradual walk all the way to Thugla ( Dugla) with fantastic views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Ama Dablam and as far to Mt. Makalu towards east and tips of Mt. Cho Oyu in the west,  the climb up to the terminal debris of Khumbu Glacier, and continues till Lobuche for overnight stop.

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Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m / 16,961 ft and to Everest Base Camp
5, 364 m / 17,594 ft and return to Gorakshep. 07hrs.

The trail today is quite challenging but offers mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest, the highest point on this planet at 8,848 meters / 29,028 ft.  On reaching Gorakshep following the moraine and ice path, Gorakshep with 04 lodges, the last lodge before Everest Base Camp, after a break here, continue to Everest Base Camp, walking along the moraine below the Khumbu Icefall to reach Everest Base Camp. After spending some time in base camp, return to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.

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Day 11:  Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and return to Lobuche.
Early morning start climb to Kalapatthar for the stunning view of Mt. Everest and its surroundings peaks. Kalapatthar is the vantage point for views of the entire south face of Mt. Everest and other high mountains, after spending some moments here a gentle descend to the small settlement of Lobuche for the overnight stop, with afternoon free for sidewalks.

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Day 12:  Trek and traverse Kongma La 5,535 m / 18,159 ft and to Chukung
4,730 m / 15,518 ft 07 hrs.
Leaving Lobuche, head towards Imjatse valley at Chukung, enjoy the remoteness and perfect wilderness of the area with harsh, beautiful nature, on route with beautiful views of Amphu Lapcha, Island peak, and traversing the highest pass of this trip, the Kongma La pass at 5,545 meters, after a great moment here, descend towards Imjatse valley and to Chukung for the overnight stop after a hard trek and climb of nearly 08 hrs.

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Day 13: Trek to Island Base Camp 5,200 m / 17,060 ft 04 hours.

After a good breakfast walk to the southern part climbing steep way along the streamside, the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies just to the southeast. A slightly fractious cross route to the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley of Island peak or Imjatse. Our guide will give details and information regarding the climbing.

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Day 14:  Trek and climb to High Camp 5,600 m / 18,372 ft. 04 hrs.

Pack climbing gear and make a gentle climb to reach high camp, a climb to reach High Camp with a slope that narrows and the path enters a steep rock channel, then ascend a little further to high camp afternoon final preparation for the climbing and overnight in tented camp.

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Day 15:  Climb to the summit, 6,189 m / 20,305 ft, and return to Base Camp. The climb to the summit is a steep, which is slightly technical climb; our guides will fix the rope so that this strenuous ascent can reach the summit. On reaching the top with panoramic mindblowing views of the massif mountains that surround you, after a great moment, descend along the same route, down to the base camp.

 

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Day 16: Reserve day in case of unfavorable weather conditions

A contingency or reserve day in case of bad weather or to maintain the itinerary days, if all goes well, can be used to make it shorter and easier on the way back to Namche and Lukla.

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Day 17: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m / 12,660 ft 07 hrs.

Leaving Base Camp reaching at Dingboche within Imjatse valley with grand views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse wall, Lhotse, Makalu and Island peak then head towards the famed Tyangboche with its beautiful monastery and striking scenery views, reaching back at lush vegetation and tree lines after being in arid terrain for a week or more, the final leg of this walk leads to a climb for an hour to Thyangboche offering grand views of peaks that surrounds this lovely spot with its monastery.

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Day 18:  Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar  06hrs.

After breakfast a short downhill to Imjatse River after the bridge a steep climb for an hour with gradual winding trail all the way to Namche Bazaar, after Namche its all all downhill to the Dudh Kosi River bed and with few short ups to enter the Sagarmatha National park to exit towards Monjo for the overnight stop in this small nice village.

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Day 19: Trek to Lukla 05 hrs.
The last day walk of this great adventure with an easy, gradual trail through the village of Phakding, following the Dudh Kosi, after crossing the bridge at Phakding, a nice, pleasant trek with a few short up and downs to Lukla, on reaching Lukla, the last dinner with the trekking staff and porters.

 

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Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason, depending upon the flight time make way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 30 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen during the flight. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.

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Day 21: Free day at leisure.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.

Day 22: Transfer to the airport for international departure.
Today, as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket and your passport handy. Our staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.

Trip Inclusions

Trip Inclusions

Everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trek

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  • Peak climbing permit fee
  • Sagarmatha Nationla park fee.
  • Camping equipment for trekking & base camp,
  • Khumbu Pashang lhamu entry fee.
  • Climbing leader IFMGA guide, Climbing Sherpa personal wedge.
  • Cook Kitchen boy day wedge and equipment allowance.
  • Cook Kitchen boy insurance.
  • Heli rescue and personal insurance for Nepali staff.
  • Dining tent, Table, Chairs, Toilet tent, Mess tent and Kitchen tent
  • Base camp & high food and fuel, climbing gears, and all Base camping equipment.
  • Porters carry high camp return from including food & equipment.
  • Flight ticket Ramechhap to Lukla both ways. Transportation: Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, return to Kathmandu.
  • Garbage deposit.

 

FAQ

Common questions about the EBC Trek with Iceland Peak Climbing

Island Peak is a moderate peak, suitable for trekkers with basic mountaineering experience. The route is safe, and our climbing Sherpas guide you through technical sections.

 

The ideal seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). These months offer stable weather, clear skies, and the best climbing conditions.

Basic climbing skills are recommended. If needed, our guides provide pre-climb training on using crampons, an ice axe, a harness, and fixed ropes.

The expedition usually takes 15–18 days, including trekking, acclimatization, and summit day.

You will need personal gear such as crampons, a harness, ice axe, a helmet, double boots, a down jacket, and warm layers. All group climbing equipment is provided by Sherpa Mountaineering.

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EBC Trek with Iceland Peak Climbing

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