Khumbu Region, Solukhumbu

Island Peak Climbing (Imja Tse)

★★★★4.8 (187 reviews)
Best Season:MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember

Duration

18 Days

Max Altitude

6,189 m (Island Peak summit)

Group Size

2–8 climbers

Difficulty

extreme

Trip Starts

Kathmandu

Trip Ends

Kathmandu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during expedition

Accommodation

Teahouses + tented basecamp

Overview

Island Peak (Imja Tse) at 6,189 m is the most popular climbing peak in Nepal — the perfect stepping-stone for aspiring high-altitude mountaineers. The expedition combines the classic Everest Base Camp trek with a technical summit push involving glacier travel, fixed ropes, and a steep headwall. Stand on top of Imja Tse for jaw-dropping panoramas of Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse and the entire Khumbu ice giants. Trip includes pre-climb training and full guiding by IFMGA-certified climbing Sherpas.

Highlights

  • Summit Island Peak (6,189 m / 20,305 ft)
  • Combined with Everest Base Camp trek
  • Technical glacier and ice climb
  • IFMGA-certified climbing guide
  • Sweeping views of Lhotse, Makalu & Ama Dablam

Day-by-Day Itinerary

18 days
Download Full Itinerary

1,400 m. Welcome briefing.

What's Included

Sagarmatha National Park & Island Peak permits
IFMGA climbing guide & Sherpa support
All technical climbing equipment (group gear)
Teahouse + tented basecamp accommodation
All meals on trek and during climb
Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights

What's Not Included

International flights
Personal climbing gear (boots, harness, crampons)
Travel & rescue insurance (mandatory)
Nepal visa
Tips for climbing crew

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Before You Go

Pre-climb training

  • Crampon and ice-axe technique
  • Fixed-rope ascending
  • Glacier travel basics

Required experience

  • Multi-day high-altitude trekking
  • Good fitness — minimum 6 months training
  • Ability to walk 8+ hours at altitude

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