Island Peak 2023
Island Peak
| Days | 18Days |
|---|---|
| Max. Altitude | 6,189 meters / 20,306 feet |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group Size | 4 to 6 Participants |
| Price / Person | USD5,490 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Khumbu (Everest Region) |
| Prime Activity | Peak Climbing |
| Minor Activity | Trekking & Culture |
| Accommodation | Tibet International and Yak & Yeti Hotels / Lodges during Trek |
| Meals | Dinners in Kathmandu / All meals during Trek |
HIGHLIGHTS
- Introduction of Nepal, its culture and traditions
- Superior accommodation in Kathmandu
- Breath-taking domestic flight to Lukla, back to Kathmandu
- Trekking through the world’s famous Everest area: the land of Sherpa
- Acclimatization climb on Gokyo Ri, 5443 meters, and cross of Cho La pass at 5420 meters
- Great Himalayan high-altitude experience: climbing of Island Peak, 6189
- Fabulous helicopter flight above the Khumbu Region
- Extraordinary views on some giants of the Himalaya: Everest, Ama Dablam “the Swiss Matterhorn of Nepal”, Lhotse (4th highest peak)
- Focus on high-quality services, experienced WILD YAK Team for a small group of 4 to 6 participants only.
LOGISTICS
OUR WILD YAK TEAM
The success of Journey depends on both the personal status of each participant and the experience of our Team. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ Team carefully selected according to their expertise in the particular environment and individual aptitudes. Our Team is thus highly experienced, skilled, trained, courteous, and helpful.
Our Sherpa Guide: is a professional mountaineering Guide with experience conducting high altitudes around the Himalayas, including first aid training and in-depth knowledge of the local environment. He plays a vital role in taking care of the participants’ needs, supervising the staff, and overall safety.
Furthermore, he provides you information about the mountains, the culture, and the traditions of this part of Nepal. He also ensures that the rubbish is properly managed and the route is kept clean throughout the Trip. He will further help as the interpreter with the local population. Though WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is in charge of the booking of the majority of the lodges, the Guide’s responsibility is to ensure that the lodges are clean and the food of good quality. Regarding the Group’s progression of trekking/climbing will be regularly informed to the Wild Yak office.
Our Climbing Sherpa (assistant guide): has a government license but must work as an assistant guide for some time to become a company-approved Guide. He assists our Sherpa Guide with all essential duties, ensuring safety and checking that the performance of the Group runs smoothly. In addition, he accompanies and supports our Sherpa Guide during the climbing period of the Peak.
Our Kitchen Team: is composed of a cook and kitchen boys (depending on the number of participants). Its role is to provide excellent food to the members by respecting the fundamental hygiene principles and ensuring the campsite’s comfort. The kitchen boy(s) is/are assisting the Cook by cleaning the dishes, getting the water, and providing that the campground is kept clean. The Cook manages the campsite while the participants are on the mountain.
Our Porters: WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS have their reliable porters. It is their responsibility to carry your luggage during the Trekking with proper handling standards.
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is very concerned about the porters. We support and respect the porters’ rights and have high standards to ensure they are treated well. We pay them a fair salary, including a bonus, and providing them with reasonable food allowances, clothes, shoes, sunglasses, and medical insurances.
Note: In some places where yaks usually replace the porters, it is the responsibility of the yak driver (“yak man”) to ensure that the transportation of material is carried properly.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
In Kathmandu: we stay at Tibet International and Yak & Yeti hotels on a sharing basis, including breakfasts. Depending on availability, single rooms can be booked upon request at an additional cost. All dinners are served in excellent restaurants in town where you can enjoy various types of cuisine, from the typical Nepali, Thai, and even steaks and Italian meals. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS representatives have screened each restaurant to ensure suitable quality for our guests.
During Trekking: we stay in the lodges (small traditional mountain guesthouse) that are recommended by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS as per defined itinerary destination and program. Please be aware that single rooms are not available. Though there are blankets available at the lodges, we recommend bringing your sleeping bag. Showers are available at the majority of the lodges. Please note that majority of the toilets are common in the lodges, except in a few of them where we provide you with attached rooms (if available), particularly at Namche and Gokyo, to enjoy your rest day with a shower fully.
Many lodges serve a variety of cuisines such as Continental, Indian, Tibetan, and local cooking. Please note that beverages are on each participant’s charge, except the coffee and teas served for breakfast And the afternoon with some snacks. Lunch packages are also available on some specific days.
Base Camp: According to the program, we settle a campsite for the Island Peak, installing a dining and kitchen tent, and enjoying our Kitchen Team’s meals. Sleeping tents are provided on a sharing basis with a mattress individually.
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS offers lighting for the dining tent and solar battery charging facilities to make your stay comfortable at the campsite.
THE ASCENT
WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS Team consists of some of the best Sherpa mountain guides in the Himalayas. The company WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is seriously dedicated and focused on climbing security features and quality services.
A team of 2-3 qualified and experienced Sherpa Guide secures the ascent route by fixing ropes in the technical parts of the mountain, where necessary.
An essential mountaineering exercise is conducted at the Base Camp before climbing. Then, our Sherpa Team will guide you to the summit and way back.
Weather reports are regularly forwarded during the climbing period and while crossing the pass in unstable weather situations.
SAFETY FEATURES
For the safety, good ambiance, and flexibility, we focus on small teams of 4 to 6 climbers only, as well as:
- An emergency kit with supplementary 4-liter Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator
- Means of communication
- Good connections with rescue airlines in high altitude emergency
- Weather updates, in particular for the summit of Island peak
- WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS Team consists of new generation climbing Sherpas, Skilled and accomplished mountaineers. They have numerous experiences of high altitude climbing, and in addition, they speak various languages and last but not least, are kind and helpful.
- A warm-down jacket is also available for each participant for the duration of this Journey.
- Climbing material is available for hire.
Please check the degrees of difficulty while choosing a Trip with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS. The majority of the itineraries proposed in our Programs are in remote areas of the Himalaya and at high altitude, mostly higher than the Alps. A good physical condition is necessary to appreciate the whole richness of this adventure.
Note: Please be aware that for this Journey, the participants must have experience with the handling of crampons and glacier walk.
TRANSPORTS
Private vehicle in Kathmandu
Two engine plane (Otter Aeroplane): Kathmandu – Lukla, back
MAP OF TRIP
ALTITUDE CHART
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