Lobuche East and Island Peak Expedition combine ascending peaks in the Everest Region. This itinerary ensures you acclimatize gradually whilst trekking up the Khumbu Valley to Everest base camp and gradually progressing before reaching the summit of Lobuche East Peak and Island Peak. Both the peaks are of a semi-technical nature. Lobuche East Peak 6119M is one of the most popular 6,000M climbing peaks in Nepal. Everest summit teams mostly use the Lobuche East peak as one of the training peaks before attempting the summit.
Island Peak 6189M is another popular 6,000M+ climbing peak in Nepal. The peak is an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar. Imja Tse is a popular mountaineering objective for climbers in Nepal.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 03: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek to Thame
Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek to Lumde
Altitude: 4380 m/14455 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo-la Pass (5360 m)
Altitude: Renjo-la Pass: 5360 m/17685 ft. Gokyo: 4790 m/15805 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 08: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri or 5th Lake
Altitude: 5,357 m. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft. | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep
Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. | Gorakshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft. | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Lobuche High Camp | Pre-Climb Training
Altitude: 5,400m/17,712ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Summit and Return to Base Camp
Altitude: 6119m/20,070 ft. | Trek: 9/10 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Contingency day / back to Lobuche
Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. | Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 17: Climb Chhukung Tse and back to Chhukung
Altitude: 5857 m | Climb: 6-8 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 18: Island Peak base camp | Climbing training course and preparation
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft. | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 19: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20305ft) back to Chhukung
Altitude: 6,189m/20305ft. | Trek: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 20: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 21: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B
Day 23: Spare day | Meal: B
Day 24: Departure | Meal: B
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We have prepared the trip departure dates in small groups departure for group fun and enjoyment trekking. Our group size start from 2 peoples (Even for solo travelers, we organize single trip on supplement cost of US$- 200 additional) and maximum group size will be 8-10 travelers. But in general, our every date will have small groups of 4- 6 peoples, which is good group size for safe and flexible & comfortable trekking. We have listed our group departure dates based on every season as below.
| Start Date | Availability | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 7 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 12 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 17 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 22 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 27 Apr,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 2 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 7 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 12 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 17 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 22 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 27 May,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 1 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 6 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 11 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 16 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 21 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 26 Jun,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
| 1 Jul,2025 | fixed | US$3425 | Book Now |
