Der Island Peak ist 6187 Meter hoch und einer der beliebtesten und meistbesuchten Trekking-Gipfel in Nepal. Er ist auch als Imja Tse bekannt und liegt in der Khumbu-Himalaya-Kette. Die Besteigung dieses Gipfels bietet die beste Befriedigung, von der jeder Amateur und ernsthafte Bergsteiger träumen kann. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach dem Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers sind und Ihre Erfahrung in Richtung Gipfelbesteigung über das einfache Trekking in Nepal hinaus erweitern möchten, ist dies der richtige Berg für Sie.
Unsere professionell ausgearbeitete Reiseroute bietet Ihnen ein paar zusätzliche Tage am gleichen Ort, um sich zu akklimatisieren.
Nach dem obligatorischen Kletterkurs, bei dem Sie von unserem Kletter-Sherpa in die verschiedenen Aspekte der Klettertechniken eingewiesen werden, brechen wir zum Island Peak Climbing auf. Ihre historische Anstrengung, den Gipfel zu erklimmen, wird mit einem der wahrscheinlich besten Panoramablicke der Welt belohnt, wenn Sie das Gefühl haben, dass Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Ama Dablam und Makalu fast Ihre Nasenspitze berühren. Beim Abstieg mit einem Gefühl der Errungenschaft führt uns unsere Route zu vielen kulturellen Stätten wie Pangboche, einem traditionellen Sherpa-Dorf; Tangboche, berühmt für seine kunstvoll verzierten tibetischen Klöster und Khumjung mit der Hillary-Schule in den Wolken und dem mysteriösen Yeti-Skalp.
Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einer längeren Reise zum Island Peak sind, sind unsere 21-tägigen Everest Base Camp und Island Peak oder 25-tägigen Gokyo, Everest Base Camp und Island Peak Abenteuer eine weitere Option für Sie.
Unser Island Peak Gruppentrek bricht jede Woche von Kathmandu aus auf, private Treks können jederzeit arrangiert werden, sehen Sie sich unsere ausgewählten Abfahrtsdaten an.
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transffered to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.
(No meals included)
In the morning, after breakfast, At around 8am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our trek Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.
After the Pre-Trip meeting and breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 9.45 AM in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the the Lion gate, the Golden gate, the Palace of fifty five windows, art galleries, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel.Overnight at Hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2804m). Upon arrival at the airport, a guide will meet us and introduce the porters before we begin the three hour trek to Phakding (2610m).
After landing there will be time to explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort and load the trekking equipment. We then begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), Phakding is just a short walk. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
We begin the five hour trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar, known as the “Gateway to Everest,” is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Namche (3441m) is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
A day will be spent in Namche in order to adjust to the high altitude. We’ll go on a short trek to a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We will also hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point can be seen rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi, with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3860 meters today. After five hours we’ll reach Tengboche, where the local monastery can be seen. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a twenty foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony in either the evening or morning, depending on how the day’s trekking progressed. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
From Thyangboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues for six hours, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche, with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We’ll set a leisurely pace to adjust to the altitude (4350m). Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
From here we have four hours of walking to Chhukung (4710m), as it is very important to adjust to the high altitude in order to climb Island Peak. Our guide will give provide important information about climbing Island Peak and the next day’s activities. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Today is another short trek of four hours to the Island Peak base camp (about 5450 m). Beginning today, accommodations will be tented camps for the next two days, with food prepared by our professional chef. Overnight at tented camp.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
We will spend a day here in adjusting to the thinning of the air. We’ll also make a short trek around the base camp to prepare us for the 6000 meter adventure tomorrow morning. Overnight at tented camp.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Today is our main adventure day. Weather permitting, we’ll start early in the morning for the climb up Island Peak (6187m). After Camp 1, we ascend through a gully and traverse to the right. After making our way up a wide stone field, we cross the ridge to the glacier and crevasses. After a safe trip to the top, we make our way back down the same day back and return to Chhukung. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Today we follow the same route back down to Tengboche (3860m). Passing through Dingboche, Pangboche and Diboche, the day’s trek will take six hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Leaving the mountains behind, our descent takes us from Tengboche Monastery to the town of Namche Bazaar (3441m). We arrive back at Namche Bazaar in the afternoon, a five hour walk. We’ll enjoy an evening of talking with follow trekkers over a nice meal. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Finally we make the five hour return to Lukla (2804m), where the trek began. We’ll take time to reflect on the trek as a group, and on the personal achievements of all who took part. Overnight at guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
On the scenic thirty-five minute flight back to Kathmandu, you’ll enjoy a last glimpse of the mountains you have recently climbed. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will return to the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
There’s much to see and do in Kathmandu and the surrounding areas, including Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight. This is also a spare day in the event of bad weather in Lukla.
In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you). Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
(Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included)
An Ace airport representative will escort you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
(Breakfast Included)
To process a Booking you must send us a completed booking form with 30% non-refundable deposit as detailed below. This will constitute acceptance by you of these Terms and Conditions. We require you to fax or e-mail a copy of your passport to our Kathmandu office at 00977-1-4444911 or at [email protected]. After receiving photocopy of your passport and the completed booking form with your 30% non-refundable deposit we will send you a final confirmation receipt.
All deposits required are per person per trip. Please contact us regarding direct deposit details. A bank service charge may apply and should be paid at the time of deposit.
For Credit Card payment please contact us. We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express Card and a 4% levy will be added as card processing fee.
Remaining balance is payable upon your arrival in Nepal for Nepal trip (during the pre-trip meeting or on arrival day). For India remaining balance should be made minimum 15 days before the trip departure. We also reserve the right to cancel your trip should the full amount not be paid in time.
Where possible we will accept your last minute booking 10 days prior to tour departure date; if we have the space available.
NEPAL & INDIA CANCELLATION & BOOKING CHANGES
Cancellation notice is required minimum 20 days prior to trip departure and must be made in writing, such notice commences from the day notice is received. Cancellation shall be valid with approval from the company after receiving documentation. The Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and a cancellation charge of 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
There will be no refund to clients that provide less than 20 days notice, before trip departure and if a passenger leaves a trip for any reason whatsoever, either voluntarily, involuntarily or if you commit any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. We will make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
Should you require other changes to your original tour, the person that booked the tour must submit a written document with changes required. While every effort will be made, changes cannot be guaranteed.
If you have genuine reasons for not taking the trip, for example (without restriction) because of death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, you may postpone or transfer your booking to another person, provided they meet all the requirements relating to that tour. You must provide proof of why you are unable to travel at the time you change your booking. A fee of $200 US per person is required if you postpone or transfer this tour no less than 20 days prior to trip departure. There will be no options available 20 days before trip departure.
NEPAL & INDIA PASSPORT & VISAS
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas costs are the sole responsibility of clients. For the Indian visa and cost please contact the Indian embassy in your home/resident country. There are no on arrival visa facilities for the Indian visa.
BHUTAN BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS
To process a Booking you must send us a completed booking form with 50% non-refundable deposit for all Bhutan Trips. We require you to fax or e-mail a copy of your passport to our Kathmandu office at 00977-1-4444911 or at [email protected]. After receiving a copy of your passport and the completed booking form with your non-refundable deposit we will send you final confirmation receipt.
All payments required are per person per trip. Please contact us regarding direct deposit details. A bank service charge may apply and should be paid at the time of deposit.
Remaining balance should be made minimum 20 days before the trip departure. We also reserve the right to cancel your trip should the full amount not be paid in time.
For Credit Card payment please contact us. We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and a 4% levy will be added for card processing fee.
Where possible we will accept your last minute booking 20 days prior to tour departure date, full payment is then required.
BHUTAN CANCELLATION & BOOKING CHANGES
Cancellation notice is required minimum 30 days prior to trip departure and must be made in written form. Such notice commences from the day the note is received. Cancellation shall be valid with approval from the company after receiving the documentation. The Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and a cancellation charge of 50% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
There will be no refund to clients that provide less than 30 days notice, before trip departure and if a passenger leaves a trip for any reason whatsoever, either voluntarily, involuntarily or if you commit any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. We will make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
Should you require other changes to your original tour, the person that booked the tour must submit a written document with changes you require while every effort will be made, changes cannot be guaranteed.
If you are prevented from travelling on the tour, unfortunately there is no refund, transfer or postponing options available as the Bhutanese government has strict Tourism policies.
BHUTAN PASSPORT & VISAS
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. As you are unable to obtain visas to Bhutan you need to send your passport details to Ace the Himalaya for visa applications for this country, we require this information at least 30 days prior to departure.
TIBET BOOKINGS & PAYMENTS
To process a Booking you must send us a completed booking form with 50% non-refundable deposit for all Tibet Trips. We require you to fax or e-mail a copy of your passport to our Kathmandu office at 00977-1-4444911 or at [email protected]. After receiving a copy of your passport and the completed booking form with your non-refundable deposit we will send you final confirmation receipt.
All deposits required are per person per trip. Please contact us regarding direct deposit details. A bank service charge may apply and should be paid at the time of deposit.
Remaining balance should be made minimum 20 days before the trip departure. We also reserve the right to cancel your trip should the full amount not be paid in time.
For Credit Card payment please contact us. We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express card and a 4% levy will be added for card processing fee.
Where possible we will accept your last minute booking 15 days prior to tour departure date, when booking full payment is then required.
TIBET CANCELLATION & BOOKING CHANGES
Cancellation notice is required minimum 30 days prior to trip departure and must be made in written form, such notice commences from the day the note is received. Cancellation shall be valid with approval from the company after receiving documentation. The Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and a cancellation charge of 50% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
There will be no refund to clients that provide less than 30 days notice, before trip departure and if a passenger leaves a trip for any reason whatsoever, either voluntarily, involuntarily or if you commit any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. We will make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
Should you require other changes to your original tour, the person that booked the tour must submit a written document with changes required. While every effort will be made, changes cannot be guaranteed.
If you are prevented from travelling on the tour by genuine circumstances, for example (without restriction) because of death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, you may postpone transfer your booking to another person, provided they meet all the requirements relating to that tour. You must provide proof of why you are unable to travel at the time you transfer your booking. A fee of $200 US per person is required if you postpone or transfer this tour no less than 30 days prior to trip departure, if less than 30 days before arrival there is no postpone or transfer option available.
TIBET PASSPORT & VISAS
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. As you are unable to obtain visas to Tibet you need to send your passport details to Ace the Himalaya for visa applications to this country, we require this information at least 20 days prior to departure.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, air ambulance and adequate cover for baggage.
HEALTH & FITNESS
All our tours and treks require a level of fitness, therefore you should always check with your local GP regarding your health and fitness before you travel. It’s the client’s responsibility to notify Ace the Himalaya of any pre-existing medical condition and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of you require medical attention, that may affect your ability to travel.
CHILDREN
A legal guardian must accompany all travelers under the age of sixteen. If you have a question regarding age and suitability, please contact us for further information.
PUBLICITY
You agree that Ace the Himalaya may use images of you taken during the trip without recourse to you and without compensation to you, for publicity and promotion purposes through whatever medium it chooses.
CHANGES TO YOUR TRIP AND PRICE DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER, FLIGHT DELAY, ETC
Travelling with Ace the Himalaya requires a degree of flexibility, good humor and an understanding as unforeseen changes to the itinerary, modes of transportation and accommodation can occur at any time. Changes can also be cancellation and postponement of the trip. Such changes happen due to the unpredictable circumstances such as: flight delay, political unrest, bad weather, road blockage, any natural disaster (earthquake, landslide, flood, snowfall, avalanche, etc.) or other things beyond our control.
When such situations occur, the above mentioned cancellation and booking changes policy doesn’t apply. In other words, there will be no refund of the amount you have paid to us. And any extra cost occurred shall be borne by the clients. We also won’t be responsible for loss of employment, injury, illness and loss of life resulted by the situations beyond our control. However, we will try our best to take you to safety from any kind of danger.
And in the event of cancellation of the booked trip due to reasons out of our control, you are free to reschedule your trip or take an alternative trip of the same category. While rescheduling the trip, you will receive the full credit from your previously booked trip, and you will only pay the difference amount between old and new prices if the price increases for the rescheduled departure.
Furthermore, single-room supplement charge will be imposed to the clients who don’t have another tour participant to share accommodation with. Our trip packages are based on twin-sharing accommodation. And we reserve the right to revise pricing rates posted in our marketing material under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors like changes in exchange rate, government action, etc which are far from our control.
PRIVACY
In order to collect information from you to make a booking through Ace the Himalaya we ask many questions to obtain the necessary permits etc. No private or personal information that you supply to us when making a booking will be disclosed for any other purposes.
RISK & LIABILITIES
We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a “once in a lifetime” journey. So, we perform our duties honestly and seriously to achieve our commitment. However, the entire program is conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of their own policies.
Therefore, Ace the Himalaya and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restriction, bad weather, road blockage, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, any natural disaster (earthquake, landslide, flood, snowfall, avalanche, etc) or other things beyond our control. But we will try our best to take you to safety from any kind of danger. Any extra cost incurring thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM POLICY
Ace the Himalaya are re-inventing tourism for the benefit of local people, tourists, environment and the tourism industry at large. We ask that you read our Responsible Travel and Ethnic Tourism policy in detail before you book your holiday with us, as we expect that you will adhere to our policy and guidelines while travelling with us.
COMPLAINTS
Should you have a complaint about the trip or tour, make it known to a tour leader or guide at the earliest opportunity, so that s/he may take appropriate actions to resolve it.
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