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Island Peak Summit Return By Helicopter

12 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Island Peak Summit Return By Helicopter - Sherpa Expedition Teams
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Age range:
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Operated in:
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Highlights

  • Meet at Kathmandu airport, explore Thamel
  • Scenic flight to Lukla, trek to Phakding
  • Trek through villages to Namche Bazaar
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery, observe rituals
  • Climb to the summit of Island Peak
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft) & transfer to hotel.
  2. Day 2 Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) Duration 5-6 hours.
  3. Day 3 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) Duration 5-6 hours.
  4. Day 4 Exploration & Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar.
  5. Day 5 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) Duration 5-6 hours.
  6. Day 6 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft) Duration 4-5 hours.
  7. Day 7 Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) Duration 3-4 hours.
  8. Day 8 Hike up to Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung (4,700m) Duration 3 – 4 hours.
  9. Day 9 Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft) Duration 3-4 hours.
  10. Day 10 Climb from Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft)& back to Chhukung and fly back to Lukla By Helicopter Duration 10-12 hours.
  11. Day 11 Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla.
  12. Day 12 Transfer to the International airport for your final departure.
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Sherpa Expedition Teams were Established on January 07, 1977, with a motto: ‘Enhancing Tourism possibilities across the Globe’. Sherpa Expeditions and Trekking is proud to be recognized as the fifth Trekking and Adventure company authorized by the Tourism Board of Nepal. Since its establishment,...

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  • NC
    · March 15th, 2022
    Uma Holidays provide knowledgeable skilled guides, lovely porters, fabulous accommodation. Awesome!!
    Sherpa Expedition Teams commented on this review
    Dear Nwa Chima, Thank You for your recommendation.!
    Trip date: March 2022
  • VH
    · February 22nd, 2020
    Best Tour Comppany. Not many choose this tour but it's one of the best if you are interested in history. The guide spoke English, food was great . Pick up was done on time however it was a bit early, we got picked up at 6.30AM from hotel. Buddha head in tree is a must-see place.
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    Sherpa Expedition Teams commented on this review
    Dear Vic Hanson, Thank You for your recommendation.!
    Trip date: February 2020

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Island Peak Summit Return By Helicopter
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