3-Day Island Peak Trek from Chhukung with Base Camp Training
About This Tour
This step-by-step trekking tour guides and assists you in climbing Imja Tse (Island Peak) from Chhukung. Over 3 days, acclimatize at base camp, receive pre-clim...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Island Peak, Chukhung · Languages: English
About Island Peak
Island Peak
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What's Included
- All necessary paperwork
- Island Peak climbing permit fees
- Garbage deposit fee
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during camping, prepared by our cook with tea and coffee, as per the itinerary
- Twin-sharing tented accommodation and equipment during the climbing section. You will be provided with fully waterproof two-man tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, a dining table, chairs, toilet tents, and more.
- Boiled and purified drinking water during the climb
- A government-licensed English-speaking Nepali guide (climbing Sherpa) during the climb
- General climbing equipment such as rope, ice screw, snow bar, and more
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and assist you during the climb
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
- All fees for national parks and conservation areas
- All government taxes
- All official expenses
Not Included
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
- Personal climbing equipment
- Tips for climbing staff (tipping is expected)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Chhukung Pickup and Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Meet your climbing guide at Chhukung, who will take you to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200 meters/17,060 ft). The 4-hour walk from Chhukung to the camp allows you to get acclimatized to the thin atmosphere. Meet your climbing guide at Chhukung, who will take you to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200 meters/17,060 ft). The 4-hour walk from Chhukung to the camp allows you to get acclimatized to the thin atmosphere. Upon arrival at the camp, have lunch. Upon arrival at the camp, have lunch. After lunch, you will undergo pre-climb training organized by the climbing guide, so pay attention to every detail and piece of information conveyed to you. After lunch, you will undergo pre-climb training organized by the climbing guide, so pay attention to every detail and piece of information conveyed to you. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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2Day 02
Base Camp Acclimatization and Preparation Trek
If you feel you are ready, you may choose to begin climbing up to Island Peak. Otherwise, you will spend a day at the camp to get acclimatized. You will also be taken on a short trek around base camp to prepare you for the 6,000-meter adventure the next morning. If you feel you are ready, you may choose to begin climbing up to Island Peak. Otherwise, you will spend a day at the camp to get acclimatized. You will also be taken on a short trek around base camp to prepare you for the 6,000-meter adventure the next morning. Overnight stay at the tented camp.
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3Day 03
Island Peak Summit and Return to Chhukung
Start early in the morning as you begin climbing up to Island Peak. After Camp 1, you will cross a ridge amidst a glacier riddled with crevasses. Start early in the morning as you begin climbing up to Island Peak. After Camp 1, you will cross a ridge amidst a glacier riddled with crevasses. After a safe trip to the top of Island Peak, descend to Chhukung. End of the trekking tour. After a safe trip to the top of Island Peak, descend to Chhukung. End of the trekking tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Chukhung, Nepal · Tour start: Chukhung 56000, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
