Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
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What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation in fully serviced wilderness campsites during the trek
Meals
All meals during the trek and climb: 29 breakfasts, 27 lunches and 27 dinners (valued at US$1, 170)
Transport
Private transportation
Others
Return flights to and from Lukla (valued at US$490)Climbing pack including ice axe, crampons, harness and helmetAll park entrance fees and trekking permitsExtra baggage allowance on Lukla flights (total 25kg)Safety equipment including portable Altitude Chamber, group medical kit, satellite phone and emergency oxygen cylinderDaily supply of safe treated drinking water to reduce single-use plastic wasteEthical porter support including fair wages, insurance, proper equipment and responsible load limits
Itinerary
Daring mountaineers, are you ready to test your endurance on two of Nepal’s most celebrated trekking peaks? The exceptional "Mera & Island Peak via Amphu Labsta" tour is a 30-day guided expedition starting and finishing in Kathmandu, designed for highly experienced travelers and adventurous seniors seeking a true Himalayan challenge. This strenuous trip features guided climbs of Mera Peak (6,476m/21,246ft) and Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft), paired with a dramatic crossing of the technical Amphu Labsta Pass. Along the way, you’ll traverse the remote Honku Valley, pass through Thangnak, Nashing Dingma, and reach the heart of the Khumbu, all while enjoying panoramic vistas that stretch from Kanchenjunga in the east to the Langtang region in the west.
Carefully paced for acclimatisation, with contingency days for unpredictable mountain weather, this trip ensures safety and maximizes your summit chances. Mera Peak rewards climbers with sweeping mountain views, while Island Peak offers a front-row seat beneath the imposing Lhotse Face. Comprehensive inclusions—accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides—mean you can focus on the adventure and the breathtaking scenery, rather than the logistics. The rare combination of two Himalayan peaks and the demanding Amphu Labsta crossing makes this tour package truly unique for mountaineers seeking an unforgettable, high-altitude experience.
day 1Join Kathmandu
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members. Overnight: Radisson Hotel
day 2Gear check and free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap (approx 5 hours)
day 3Fly to Lukla (2800m) & commence trekking to Puiyan (approx 2800m)
day 4Trek to Pangom (2800m)
day 5Nashing Dingma (2600m)
day 6Chalem Kharka (3600m)
day 7Chunbu Kharka (4200m)
day 8Rest day at Chunbu Kharka
day 9To Hinku valley camp (approx 3600m)
day 10To Tagnag (4400m)
day 11Acclimatisation Day/preparations
day 12-13To Base Camp (5000m) and preparation day
day 14-16Summit attempt on Mera (6476m)
day 17Rest & Contingency Day
day 18-19Commence trek into the Honku Valley
day 20Rest day
day 21-22Cross Amphu Laptsa (5845m) to Island Peak Base Camp (5100m)
day 23Contingency Day
day 24Summit Island Peak
day 25-27Trek to Namche Bazaar
day 28Trek to Lukla (8-9hrs)
day 29Fly to Kathmandu or return via Ramechap
day 30In Kathmandu, trip concludes
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5.0 | Excellent
Loved every minute...well nearly every minute! It's a lot of hard work but the team keep you motivated (and fed very well). Would highly recommend.
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