Island Peak (Imja Tse): Itinerary

Day: 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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    Destination: Arrival
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 1300m

Day: 2

In Kathmandu - Sightseeing and final preparation

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m
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    Time: 4 hours

Day: 3

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

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    Destination: Phakding
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 2600m
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    Time: 35 min. flight , 3 hours trek

Day: 4

Trek to Namche

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    Destination: Namche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3440m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 5

In Namche - Acclimatization hike to Khumjung (2800m)

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    Destination: Namche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3440m
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    Time: 4 hours

Day: 6

Trek to Deboche

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    Destination: Deboche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3820m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 7

Trek to Dingboche

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    Destination: Dingboche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4410m
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    Time: 5 hours

Day: 8

Trek to Chukung

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    Destination: Chukung
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4730m
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    Time: 3 hours

Day: 9

At Chukung - Acclimatization hike to Chukung Ri

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    Destination: Chukung Ri - Chukung
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 5550m
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    Time: 4 hours

Day: 10-11

At Base Camp

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp. And next day climbing preparation and training at base camp.

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    Destination: Island Peak Base Camp
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    Accommodation: Camp
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 5100m
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    Time: 2 nights

Day: 12

Summit Attempt - Summit and descend back to Base Camp

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    Destination: Summit
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    Accommodation: Camp
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 6165m
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    Time: 1 day

Day: 13

Trek to Pangboche

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    Destination: Deboche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3930m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 14

Trek to Namche

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    Destination: Namche
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3440m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 15

Trek to Lukla

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    Destination: Lukla
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Altitude: 2800m
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    Time: 6-7 hours

Day: 16

Fly to Kathmandu

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m
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    Time: 35 min.

Day: 17

In Kathmandu – free day

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 1300m
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    Time: 1 day

Day: 18

Departure

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    Destination: Departure
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m

Source: https://rolwalingexcursion.com