EBC Trek & Island Peak Climbing
Trip Itinerary
Hotels/Lodges/Camping16 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging and Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 15 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff & transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,610m.). O/N at Lodge.
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
Day 04: Acclimatization day, visit Khumjung Village and Everest View Hotel.
Day 05: Namche – Tengboche (3,860m.)
Day 06: Tengboche – Pheriche (4,243m.)
Day 07: Pheriche – Lobuche (4,910m.)
Day 08: Lobuche – Gorakshep (5,288m.) - visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m.)
Day 09: Ascent to Kala Pattar (5,545m.) and trek back to Labuche.
Day 10: Labuche – Dingboche (4,260m.)
Day 11: Dingboche – Island Peak Base Camp (5,600m.)
Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp – High Camp and preparation.
Day 13: High Camp – Island Peak (6,160m.) summit and back to Chhukung.
Day 14: Chhukung – Tengboche.
Day 15: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
Day 16: Namche Bazar – Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer at Hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu free.
Day 19: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Trip Date & Cost
- All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
- 3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
- 1 English speaking equipped, professional trekking + climbing guide, Cook, Kitchen boys and necessary Porter. (1 Porter between 2 member).
- Trekking and climbing guide, equiments charge, daily allowance and insurance.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Enough rope for climbing and snow bar for climbing.
- Tented camp during the climbing of Island Peak.
- Peak Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees and peak garbage deposit.
- Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax and cargo fees.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
TREK COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal trekking and Peak climbing gears etc.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: To & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees and international airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crews.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
