23-Day Island Peak and Mera Peak Trek from Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp

23 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Climb Island Peak and Mera Peak on this 23-day trek from Kathmandu. The trail to Mera Peak passes through the countryside, allowing you to immerse yourself in c...

Duration: 23 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Island Peak, Lobuche, Mera Peak, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Monjo, Chukhung · Languages: English, Russian

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What's Included

Services of professional mountain guides
Nepalese guide and assistant guides on the day of the ascent (strictly at a ratio of 1 guide for 3 clients; that is, if there are 4 clients in the group, there will be 2 guides)
Meeting and seeing off at the airport
Hotel accommodation in double rooms in Kathmandu for 2 nights
Accommodation in lodges on the trek
Accommodation and meals in tents during the ascent
Group climbing equipment (high-altitude tents, gas, burners, ropes, etc.)
Porters for group equipment and products for base camp
Permit to climb Island Peak and Mera Peak
Registration of all necessary permits for trekking (trekking permit, permits, entrances to national parks, etc.), if required by the law or local rules of Nepal
Garbage deposit

Not Included

International flight
Domestic flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (about $350)
Visa (done at the airport, costs about $50)
Insurance covering mountain climbing and helicopter evacuation
Porters for personal equipment ($20 per day)
Tips
Any deviation from the program
Any costs associated with program changes

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
2

Day 02

Monjo (2610m)

Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and hike to Monjo (2610 m). Night at the lodge.
3

Day 03

Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Night at the lodge.
4

Day 04

Dole (4038m)

Trek to Dole (4038m). Overnight at the lodge.
5

Day 05

Machermo (4470m)

Trek to Machermo (4470m). Night at the lodge.
6

Day 06

Gokyo (4750m)

Trek to Gokyo (4750m). Night at the lodge.
7

Day 07

Cho-La Pass (5420m)

Gokyo-Jongla (4830m) over Cho-La pass (5420m). Night at the lodge.
8

Day 08

Everest Base Camp (5364m)

Trekking from Jungle to Gorak Shep (5164m). From Lobuche, the group makes a two to three-hour hike along a winding rocky path to Gorakshep, from where there is a beautiful view of the mountains of Kala Pathara, Pumori, Nuptse and the Gorakshep valley. Then, the group is accommodated in a hotel, has a tea break, and visits the Everest base camp (5364m). Return to Gorakshep (5164 m)—night at the lodge.
9

Day 09

Kala Pathar (5645m)

Climbing to the top of Kala Pathar (5645 m). The ascent is quite tricky due to the thinness of the air. In the “hot” season, this road is quite crowded and busy. Many people go to Nepal to see Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. From here, you have a great view of Mount Pumori. Climbing to the top of Kala Pathara from Gorakshep takes about two to a half hours. Then, the group returns for the night back to the hotel. Descent to Lobuche (4940m), rest. Overnight at Lobucha Lodge.
10

Day 10

Chukhung

Descent to Dingboche and then crossing to Chukhung. Night at the lodge.
11

Day 11

Island Peak

Trek from Chukhung to Island Peak. Setting up a campground. Trek from Chukhung for 3-4 hours. Night in tents.
12

Day 12

Island Peak- Climb and Descent (6165m)

Climbing Island Peak (6165 m). About 6-7 hours up and 3-4 hours down. Descent. If possible, descend to Chukung. Overnight in tents/lodges.
13

Day 13

Amfo-Laptze Pass (5850m)

Hike under the Amfo-Laptze pass (5850m). Night in tents.
14

Day 14

Amfo-Laptze

Trekking through the Amfo-Laptze Pass. Night in tents.
15

Day 15

Kongme Dingma

Trek to Kongme Dingma. Night in tents.
16

Day 16

Camp at Mera peak

Transfer to the base camp or to the assault camp at Mera Peak. Night in tents.
17

Day 17

Ascent to Mera Peak

Ascent to Mera Peak, descent to Khara. Night at the lodge.
18

Day 18

Kote

Descent to Kote. Night at the lodge.
19

Day 19

Lukla

Descent to Lukla. Night at the lodge.
20

Day 20

Reserve Day

The would be used as a reserve day.
21

Day 21

Lukla - Kathmandu

Lukla to Kathmandu transfer. Overnight at the hotel.
22

Day 22

Kathmandu

Day in Kathmandu.
23

Day 23

Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. Departure.