
Island Peak Climbing + EBC Trek — 18 Days




Duration
18 days
Max Alt.
6,189m
Difficulty
Strenuous
Guide
Included ✓
Porter
Available
Type
Tea house
Overview
Combine the classic EBC trek with a technical summit of Island Peak / Imja Tse (6,189m) — Nepal's most popular trekking peak. The summit day involves glacier travel, fixed ropes, and a spectacular view of Lhotse's south face from the top. Full mountaineering training provided; no prior climbing experience needed.
Route
Lukla → Namche → Tengboche → Dingboche → EBC → Chhukung → Island Peak (6,189m) → Namche → Lukla
Day-by-day itinerary
18 days · what you'll do each day
- 1
Day 1
Arrival, briefing & drive to trailhead
1,400 mMeet your guide, complete a gear check and permit briefing, then transfer to the trek starting point and settle in for the night.
- 2
Day 2
Trek to Namche
2,188 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 3
Day 3
Trek to Tengboche
2,583 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 4
Day 4
Trek to Dingboche
2,977 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 5
Day 5
Trek to EBC
3,371 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 6
Day 6
Trek to Chhukung
3,766 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 7
Day 7
Trek to Island Peak (6
4,160 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 8
Day 8
Trek to 189m)
4,555 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 9
Day 9
Trek to Namche
4,949 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 10
Day 10
Trek to Lukla
5,343 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 11
Day 11
Trek to Lukla
5,738 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 12
Day 12
Trek to Namche
6,132 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 13
Day 13
Trek to Tengboche
6,189 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 14
Day 14
Trek to Dingboche
6,189 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 15
Day 15
Trek to EBC
6,189 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 16
Day 16
Trek to Chhukung
6,189 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 17
Day 17
Trek to Island Peak (6
6,189 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 18
Day 18
Final descent & return transfer
1,500 mComplete the last leg of the trail, transfer back to the city and celebrate your achievement.
📋 Permits Required
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry
- Island Peak Climbing Permit
- TIMS Card
📅 Best Seasons
✓What's Included
- ✓Licensed English-speaking guide
- ✓Porter service (1 per 2 trekkers)
- ✓Tea-house / lodge accommodation
- ✓All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓All trekking permits & TIMS card
- ✓Airport / trailhead transfers
- ✓First-aid kit & oximeter
- ✓Government taxes & service charges
✕Not Included
- ✕International airfare
- ✕Nepal entry visa
- ✕Travel & rescue insurance
- ✕Personal expenses & shopping
- ✕Tips for guide & porter
- ✕Drinks, snacks & hot showers on trek
Available Departures
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Reviews (1)
David Kim
Verified stay · Jun 2026
Summit day — the hardest and best day of my life
Island Peak summit day started at 2 AM. By 8 AM I was on top at 6,189m. The fixed rope sections were technically demanding but the guide's preparation was thorough. EBC the day before gave perspective — looking DOWN at Base Camp from Island Peak is surreal. Sherpa Kingdom Treks knows Khumbu inside-out. Extraordinary 18 days.
Response from the host
Congratulations David! Summit of Island Peak is a huge achievement. We're very proud of you!
