Island Peak trip is a special trek, which combines an ascent of Island Peak with a visit to the famous lakes of the Gokyo area or Everest Base camp. After climbing Gokyo Ri for fantastic views of Cho Oyu and Everest, trekkers can cross the Cho La pass and descend to Dingboche to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak.

Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton's party who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known by its' Nepali name of Imja Tse.

Island Peak is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,183 meters / 20,283 feet.

Climbers can ascend by the standard route and although the summit can be reached in one day from base camp, you can make use of a high camp. The final ridge is a classic of it's kind and from the summit fabulous views can be enjoyed of many Himalayan giants including the immense south face of Lhotse and the huge peak of Ama Dablam.