EBC With Island Peak Cost Breakdown

Planning to indulge in an EBC with Island Peak is a unique way to explore the Everest region. Understanding all the expenses for the thrilling EBC trek with Island Peak Climbing helps you budget wisely and avoid surprises during your trek.

Island Peak climbing is a worthwhile expedition that takes you to an altitude of 6,189 meters. It is also known as Imja Tse among the locals, and you will witness the highest mountains like Mount Everest (8,848.86 mtrs.), Kanchenjunga (8,586 mtrs.), Lhotse (8,516 mtrs.), Makalu (8,481 mtrs.), Cho Oyu (8,188 mtrs.), Manaslu (8,167 mtrs.), Dhaulagiri (8,167 mtrs.), Annapurna I (8,091 mtrs.), and Shishapangma (8,013 mtrs.).

EBC with Island Peak climbing takes you to three of the highest passes of Everest, Kongma La Pass (5,535 meters), Renjo La Pass (5,360 meters), and Cho La Pass (5,420 meters). EBC with Island peak climbing costs include permits, guides, gear, logistics, and optional upgrades, everything you need to plan.

Let’s delve deeper into the full cost of the EBC trek with Island Peak climbing so you can budget confidently and choose the best options for your trekking and climbing goals.

Total EBC With Island Peak Cost

The EBC trek with Island Peak costs vary as per group size, season, accommodation level, climbing gear, and the trekking agency. Its prices range from $2,300 to $4,500 per person. It will be more expensive for smaller groups and solo trekkers, but traveling with a large group is budget-friendly. This cost range for the EBC with Island Peak includes permits, a guide, a porter, travel insurance, accommodation, and meals for the journey.

We, Awesome Holidays, offer a package for EBC with Island Peak for USD 2,290 per person. We can also create a customized package according to your convenience.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

EBC with Island Peak climbing costs covers a comprehensive Himalayan adventure at a reasonable price, including trekking and climbing permits, domestic flights, professional guides, porters, accommodation, meals, and full climbing logistics for Island Peak.

The extra expenses like personal gear rentals, travel insurance, tips, hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging also affect the final rate of the EBC with Island peak climbing. Some of the costs of the package are differentiated into the following categories:

Permits & Entry Fees

EBC trek with Island Peak climbing includes exploration of the restricted areas and National parks. So, you must have permits to enter this region and must obtain peak climbing permits. Visit for details on permits in the Everest region.

• You have to pay NPR 3000 per person for a permit to enter the Sagarmatha National Park.
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit costs NPR 3000 per person, and it can be bought in Lukla.
• Sometimes a TIMS card is needed, and its cost is NPR 2000 per person.
• Garbage deposit cost for Island Peak is $500, which is refundable.
• The Price List for the Island Peak Climbing Permit is USD $250 in Spring, USD $125 in Autumn, and USD $70 in Winter/Summer.

Overall, you must allocate money of USD $175 to $300 for permits and entry payments.

Domestic Flights

Almost every trekking agency includes two-way domestic flights from Kathmandu and Lukla in the applied package. The two-way flight ticket for Kathmandu-Lukla is around USD $350–$450. Opting for a round trip comes with a budget-friendly side.

Travelling from one of the most dangerous airports, Lukla, takes your patience to the test, as flight delays and cancellations often happen.

Guide & Porter Costs

Most of the trekking packages to the EBC with Island Peak climbing include a Trekking Guide, a Climbing Guide (Sherpa), and Porters. The agency takes care of the Insurance, food, and lodging for guides and porters.

• Trekking guides charge USD $25 to $40 per day. An extra few dollars will be added for tipping, as tipping is highly appreciated.
• Carrying your heavy luggage requires porters, and you have to pay USD $25 to $30 per day.
• A climbing Sherpa guide charges USD $50 to $70 per day. Senior Sherpa guide charges more than this.

Overall, you will spend USD $100 to $ 150 per day for the combo trip to EBC with Island Peak climbing.

Accommodation

Accommodation throughout the trekking phases will be in tea houses. When you head for the Island Peak climb, camping starts at Island Peak Base Camp, and until then, you will be trekking. The Island Peak base camp is located at an altitude of 5,100 meters.

Tea houses charge USD $20 to $ 50 per night. The higher altitude charges a larger amount than that of lower regions like Lukla, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar. The camping part includes camping under the sky, and the kitchen part, and tents are included in the package.

Meals and Drinks

The trekking part of the EBC with Island Peak climbing includes 3 times, tea house meals. Most of the trekking agencies manage meals in their trekking package. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If it is not included in the package, then you will be spending USD $25 to $30 per day for the meals. The price rate fluctuates as per the season and altitude.

The hot and cold drinks with bottled water are not included in the package cost. The price details for a drink per cup/glass are:

• Tea: NPR 150 to 250
• Coffee: NPR 150 to 300
• Hot Lemon with Ginger Honey: NPR 350 to 450
• Bottle of water: NPR 250 to 300
• Hot Chocolate: NPR 250 to 350
• Hot water: NPR 20 to 100

Similarly, during camping for Island Peak, these meals and hot drinks will be managed and prepared by the Sherpa guides.

Trekking and Climbing Gear

Gear is the most important thing for trekking and climbing in the Himalayas. The Everest trekking gear costs USD $300 to $1,000 for a whole new set, while renting it costs between USD $50 to $100 for the whole gear.

For Island Peak climbing gear, you will spend USD $1,900 to $3,500 for the entire trip for a new set, while renting costs around USD $100 to $200. You cannot complete the Island Peak climbing if you don’t have gear like:

• Ice Axe
• Crampons
• Mountaineering Boots
• Harness
• Helmet
• Warm Gloves and Mittens
• Headlamp
• Sunglasses/Goggles
• Down Suit or Expedition Jacket

Other climbing ropes and technical items will be provided by the climbing agencies.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is most needed for the EBC trek with Island Peak climbing. Your insurance must include travel, high-altitude helicopter rescue measures/emergency oxygen. Normal travel insurance for trekking costs around $70 to $250 or more for a 2-3 3-week trip. Similarly, helicopter rescue and medical insurance at high altitude costs $100,000 or more. Some insurance also provides a trip cancellation policy.

Miscellaneous Expenses

Trekking at high altitude requires an extra cash payment. The miscellaneous expenses include tipping guides, porters, and a sherpa, along with charging batteries, hot showers, buying snacks, and using wifi services at teahouses. NTC SIM offers high altitude data services, and you can buy data instead of paying for Wi-Fi. Get prepared for extra nights in Kathmandu due to Lukla flight delays.

Final Thoughts

The Everest Base Camp trek, combined with Island Peak climbing, is high high-altitude adventure whose cost depends on the level of preparation, safety, and logistical support. The prices depend on the group size you are travelling with, season, reliable guides, proper permits, flight arrangements, accommodation, climbing infrastructure, and services.

Proper cost planning and enough preparation make your combo journey successful without any hassle. The incredible mixture of world-class trekking routes of the EBC with Island Peak climbing is truly worth the investment.

Embark on the ultimate combo adventure without ever worrying about the expenses!