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Ama Dablam Expedition
One of the Himalaya’s most beautiful and technical climbs, involving fixed ropes, steep rock, snow and ice on a dramatic ridge above the Khumbu.
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Everest · expeditions
Island Peak Climbing
A classic Khumbu climbing objective often combined with Everest Base Camp, involving glacier travel, fixed ropes and a steep summit headwall.
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Typical duration17 days
Summit altitude6,189 m
DifficultyTechnical trekking peak
Primary seasonMar–May · Sep–Nov
StyleFully supported / Private
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Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Typical duration
- 17 days
- Summit altitude
- 6,189 m
- Difficulty
- Technical trekking peak
- Primary season
- Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Style
- Fully supported / Private
Rooms included. Meals are included only during the climbing section.
Your itinerary.
The sequence below is the planned Island Peak Climbing route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements. Climbing meals are included only on the camp, summit and contingency days marked below. A weather reserve may be moved within the climb; an extended stay outside the agreed dates is quoted separately.
Day 1 · Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet the AWA team, transfer to your room and review the Island Peak plan.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 2 · Equipment check and climb briefing
Check boots, harness, crampons and clothing with the climbing team before the mountain flight.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 3 · Fly to Lukla; walk to Phakding
Take the weather-dependent flight and begin walking along the Dudh Koshi to your lodge.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 4 · Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Follow the valley and climb into Namche, leaving the evening free to rest.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 5 · Namche acclimatization
Take a suitable short viewpoint walk and return to the same sleeping base.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 6 · Namche to Tengboche
Continue to the monastery village and settle into your room.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 7 · Tengboche to Dingboche
Walk through the upper Khumbu villages into Dingboche.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 8 · Dingboche acclimatization
Use a local acclimatization walk as appropriate, with a quiet afternoon at the lodge.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 9 · Dingboche to Chhukung
Move toward the Island Peak approach and settle into the village.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 10 · Chhukung skills and preparation day
Review the climbing equipment and practise the techniques needed before leaving for camp.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 11 · Island Peak Base Camp
Move to the climbing camp and review rope procedures with your climbing guide.
- Accommodation
- Climbing camp accommodation.
- Meals
- Climbing-section meals included.
Day 12 · Island Peak summit attempt and return
Attempt the 6,189 m objective if the team and conditions allow. Follow the guide’s turnaround plan and descend after the attempt.
- Accommodation
- Climbing camp accommodation.
- Meals
- Climbing-section meals included.
Day 13 · Climbing contingency day
Reserve this day for the weather window or a change in the climbing programme.
- Accommodation
- Climbing camp accommodation.
- Meals
- Climbing-section meals included.
Day 14 · Descend to Namche Bazaar
Leave the climbing section and return through the Khumbu to lodge accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 15 · Namche to Lukla
Walk back to Lukla and prepare for the return flight.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 16 · Fly to Kathmandu
Return by the scheduled flight when the weather allows and transfer to your city room.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
Day 17 · Departure
Complete your scheduled airport transfer. An Everest Base Camp extension is a separate itinerary.
- Accommodation
- No overnight stay included.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; room only.
What’s included.
Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.
Included
- Airport transfers and scheduled approach transport stated in the itinerary
- Room accommodation during the approach and return trek
- Climbing permit and route permits for the agreed objective
- Trekking and climbing guide support specified in the quotation
- Porter or load transport allowance stated in the quotation
- Tented accommodation during the climbing section
- Meals during the climbing section only; approach and return trek meals are excluded
- Shared rope and camp equipment specified in the climbing equipment list
- Expedition briefing and logistics coordination
Not included
- Meals and drinks on the approach and return trek; lodge stays are room only
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel and emergency rescue insurance
- Personal trekking/climbing equipment
- Tips and personal expenses
- Extra costs caused by weather or circumstances outside our control
- Supplementary oxygen, personal climbing equipment and extra climbing support unless explicitly included in your quotation
Illustrated route
N ↑Island Peak Climbing route map.
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
Year
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Along the way.
Arrive prepared.
Preparation
Climber acceptance is reviewed against previous altitude experience, technical skill, fitness and the selected objective.
Permits
Government climbing permits and expedition logistics are arranged according to the final program and current requirements.
Altitude & safety
Rotations, route conditions, weather and team readiness determine the schedule. Summit success is never guaranteed.
Equipment
A mountain-specific technical equipment list is supplied before departure. Oxygen systems, if included, are stated in the final package.
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Your questions, answered.
How long is Island Peak Climbing?
The published duration for Island Peak Climbing is 17 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
Is summit success guaranteed?
No. Weather, route conditions, altitude, health, avalanche risk, team readiness and other mountain hazards can prevent a summit attempt even when logistics are fully in place.
What insurance is required?
Insurance must cover the expedition’s maximum altitude and climbing activity, including emergency medical treatment, high-altitude helicopter evacuation where available, repatriation and trip interruption.
What technical experience is required?
Requirements depend on the mountain. We review your climbing CV before acceptance. For technical or 8,000-metre objectives, previous high-altitude and technical mountaineering experience is essential.
What oxygen and high-altitude support is included?
Supplemental oxygen, regulator systems, mask allocation and climbing Sherpa ratios vary by expedition package. These are confirmed clearly in the final quotation and expedition agreement.
What are the deposit and permit deadlines?
Expeditions involve non-refundable government, permit and supplier costs. Deposit, balance, cancellation and transfer terms are stated in the final expedition agreement before payment.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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