GOKYO RI /LOBUCHE /ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING

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21 Days

Overview

This unforgettable experience combines the awe-inspiring Gokyo trek with the climbs of two iconic peaks in the Khumbu region: Lobuche East and Island Peak.

Our journey begins in Kathmandu, after a day exploring the cultural treasures of the city, we take an early flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region.

From Lukla, we follow the classic Everest Base Camp trail to Namche Bazaar, then branch off into the scenic Gokyo Valley. Reaching the village of Gokyo, we’ll summit Gokyo Ri (5,340 m / 17,519 ft) at sunrise or sunset for breathtaking, panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest—four of the world’s six highest peaks.

Next, we cross the Tsho La Pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) and descend to Lobuche, where we prepare for our ascent of Lobuche East (6,119 m / 20,075 ft). After the climb, we continue down the Khumbu Valley to Dingboche, on our way to Island Peak base camp. Summiting Island Peak (6,189 m / 20,305 ft) offers another incredible 360-degree panorama of the surrounding Himalayas.

Trip Highlights

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 :

ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU

We will pick you up at the airport. Check In at the hotel. In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner with the team.

Day 2 :

CITY TOUR OF KATHMANDU

We visit the Boudhanath (one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu), the Pashupatinath, and the Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple). After the tour, we have a team dinner and prepare for an early morning flight to Lukla.

Day 3 :

FLY TO LUKLA/ TREK PHAKDING

We fly to the village of Lukla and begin our trek! As we trek, we will pass through several Sherpa villages and enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. After crossing the river by suspension bridge, we arrive in the village of Phakding.

Day 4 :

FROM PHAKDING TO NAMCHE

We continue trekking along the Dudh Kosi River through the village of Monjo, then up the hill to Namche Bazaar. We will spend 2 nights in our comfortable lodge acclimatizing and enjoying the sights and cafes in Namche.

Day 5 :

ACCLIMATIZATION AT NAMCHE

We go for an acclimatization hike and return to our lodge to rest and spend another day exploring Namche.

Day 6 :

NAMCHE TREKS TO GOKYO VALLEY

After breakfast, we head out of Namche and trek to Dhole. The trail winds up and over Khumjung, and from there, we descend to the turn off for the Gokyo Valley.

Day 7 :

GOKYO VALLEY TO MACHERMO

We get an early start and trek to Machermo.

Day 8 :

REACH GOKYO

We trek to Gokyo.

Day 9 :

GOKYO HIKES

We hike up Gokyo Ri after breakfast for magnificent views of Everest and other surrounding peaks, returning to our lodge for the evening meal.

Day 10 :

GOKYO TO DZONGLHA

Day 11 :

TREK TO LOBUCHE

We trek to Lobuche, organize gear for Lobuche climb.

Day 12 :

LOBUCHE TO HIGH CAMP

We climb to Lobuche high camp.

Day 13 :

SUMMIT DAY

Lobuche Summit Day! After our summit bid, descend the valley to Dingboche, where we rest and prepare for our trek to Chukung the following day.

Day 14 :

LOBUCHE TO CHUKUNG/ ISLAND BASE CAMP

Arriving Chukung, we organize our gear and prepare to leave the lodge setting for our camp at Island Peak base camp.

Day 15 :

ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP

Island Peak base camp. After breakfast at the lodge, we trek to our base camp, review some technical climbing skills, and then have an early dinner to prepare for our “alpine start.”

Day 16 :

SUMMIT DAY

Island Peak Summit Day! We awake around midnight and set out in the pre-dawn hours climbing up the ridgeline, then onto the glacier. Once on the glacier, we climb “roped-up” and ascend to the prominent ridgeline where we utilize fixed ropes to negotiate the final slopes to the summit. We descend to our base camp and continue onward to Chukung, where we are greeted with a hearty and well-deserved meal.

Day 17 :

CHUKUNG TO PANGBOCHE

Trek to Pangboche.

Day 18 :

PANGBOCHE TO NAMCHE

From Pangboche, we trek to Namche, where we reintroduce ourselves to the comforts of the lodge and village.

Day 19 :

NAMCHE TO LUKLA

Trek to Lukla and spend our final night in the mountains.

Day 20 :

LUKLA TO KATHMANDU

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu check into the Hotel.