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Peak: Island (Imja Tse) Peak (6,160m/20,205ft)
Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest Area, Nepal.
Route: South-West Ridge [ Route Map ]
Best Season: April-May & October-November

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trek through the Sherpa Villages of Everest area.
- Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5364 m).
- Climb Kala Patthar (5550 m) for views of Everest and other peaks.
- Learn the finer points of Himalayan climbing from trained Instructor.
- Climb Island Peak (6,160 m) with our experienced Sherpa Guide.

TREK & CLIMB: 2009 & 2010
20-Day Everest Base Camp Trek 6-day Training & Island Peak Climbing.	06-Day Island Peak Expeditions Only Training and Climb of Island Peak
05 - 24 March	15 - 20 March
11 - 30 March	21 - 26 March
23 March - 11 April	02 - 07 April
28 March - 16 April	07 - 12 April
01 - 20 April	11 - 16 April
07 - 26 April	17 - 22 April
13 April - 02 May	23 - 28 April
20 April - 09 May	30 April - 05 May
02 - 21 May	12 - 17 May
08 - 27 May	18 - 23 May
14 May - 02 June	24 - 29 May
20 May - 08 June	30 May - 04 June
03 - 22 October	13 - 18 October
10 - 29 October	20 - 25 October
17 October - 05 November	27 Oct - 01 November
24 October - 12 November	03 - 08 November
31 October - 19 November	10 - 15 November
Tour starts and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal, with flights to and from Lukla.. Participants should arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days in advance. Private customized Island Peak Expeditions are available on request.

I T I N E R A R Y:
Days 01-10: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Meet trek guide.
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. Lodges.
Climbing Portion starts:
Day 11 (1): Trek to Chukhung. Meet climbing Instructor/guide.
Afternoon briefing, equipment check, AMS lecture. Camp.
Day 12 (2): Acclimatization and instructional day. Camp.
Day 13 (3): Acclimatization and instructional day. Camp.
Day 14 (4): Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m). Camp.
Day 15 (5): Summit day. Start at 2 a.m. Return to Base Camp.
Day 16 (6): Extra day in case of bad weather. Camp.
End of climbing portion.
Days 17-19: Trek to Namche and Lukla. Lodges.
Day 20: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of Trek.

INCLUDED:
Trekking permits, National Park Entrance and climbing fee.
Accommodation in lodges on the trek portion.
Tent and camping arrangements for climbing portion.
Trek guide, porter/s. All 3 meals a day.
Service of Instructor and Sherpa Guide for Island Peak climbing.
Climbing equipment: ice axe, helmet, harness, main rope, pitons, snow bars, etc.
Guide and porter insurance.

NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bags (can be hired in Kathmandu),
Personal equipment: boots, crampons, clothing, head lamp, backpack, etc.
Bottled/alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses,
Client insurance of any kind.

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