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Island Peak-Everest Base Camp Trek

This trip combines the classic Everest Base Camp trek with climbing one of Nepal's trekking peaks at 6189m- after visiting Everest base camp and climbing to Kala Pattar we enter the next valley and hike to Island Peak Base Camp. We have 3 days to climb Island Peak which includes an extra day in case the weather does not co-operate on our first attempt!

The Island Peak expedition is suitable for either a climber visiting the Himalayas for the first time or keen hill walkers with some previous experience of using crampons and ice axes. Island Peak is a more technical peak than some of the other trekking peaks- there is an easy scramble and a rock ridge to a glacier and above here there is a steep snow headwall leading to the summit ridge. The views from the top are superb including views of the south face of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and many others!

This itinerary has been carefully designed to allow for a gradual acclimatisation which increases your chances of summitting Island Peak but also makes the trip more enjoyable and safer! As a safety precaution we carry a portable altitude chamber, a comprehensive first aid kit and an oxymeter which is a small device which measures the oxygen saturation of your blood- ie how well your body is acclimatising.

OUTLINE  ITINERARY

Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing and preparations Day 3 : Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2610m) Day 4 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) Day 5 : Rest and acclimatision day in Namche Bazaar Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche (3867m) Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche (4350m) Day 8 : Rest and acclimatisation day in Dingboche (4350m) Day 9 : Trek to Lobuche (4931m) Day 10 : Trek to Gorak Shep (5200m), afternoon to Everest Base Camp Day 11 : Trek to Kala Patar (5545m) and return to Lobuche Day 12 : Descend to Pangboche (4000m) Day 13 : Trek to Dingboche (3820m) Day 14 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4970m) Day 15-17 : Climbing Island Peak, an extra day is included in case of poor weather Day 18-20 : Return to Lukla Day 21 : Fly to Kathmandu Day 22 : Free time in Kathmandu Day 23 : Fly back home

:: Price includes ::		:: Price does not include ::
* Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on BB plan. * All meals as specified for trek in Camp and Tea House * Arrival pick up & departure. * All internal local transport as per the itinerary. * Internal flights as per itinerary. * All trekking arrangements including permits * Accommodation in twin sharing Tent or local lodges * Trekking guide & porter (salary, insurance,   food, accommodation & other allowances). * Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader. * farewell dinner after the trip		* Insurance must have which cover your rescue cost. * Kathmandu food lunch & dinner, * Airport taxes, car, taxi or van. * Transfers for Land Only packages and group tours if you    choose to make your own flight arrangements. * Personal expenditure, * all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, , mineral water,   snacks, * We recommend you bring water purifier & neutralizer   tablets to reduce your cost of traveling & to help you be a   more environmentally friendly traveler etc. * Porter, Guide & other tips. * Personal clothing & equipment. * Travel insurance. * Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays   beyond Namaste Adventurte control. * Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section   above.

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:: Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after your trek :

:: Cycling trips around the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara- please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details

:: Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can work out a trek to suit your precise requirements, let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch with us!