reviews

Trek to remote Kanchenjunga region

This trek takes you away from the well worn and busy paths of the Everest and Annapurna regions into quieter more remote locations. The are several long days on this trip on rocky paths which some other members of the group found unexpectedly demanding. As with other Himalayan treks we had an excellent local crew.

Mr M Minchin, Staffordshire

Complete Patagonia

Outstanding in every respect...fantastic guide, stunning scenery, great group, perfect weather, smooth logistics made this a holiday to cherish.

Chris and Diana Fenton, UK

Amazing adventure

This was my first solo trip without family and friends so I was excited and nervous. I loved Japan and the people, experiencing the very modern working alongside the very traditional. The mix of trekking, visiting temples, cities and seeing traditional crafts was great. Staying in the Minshuku and Rayakans was a real experience and gave us a flavour of the past. Overall an amazing adventure that I shall treasure.

Mrs Margaret Jane Watson, Lancashire

Private Departure - 15 day trek of Nepal' s Everest region

This was a wonderful experience which I would recomend to anyone who is reasonably fit [I am 77]. It opened my eyes to many important matters, social, environmental and personal. The scenery is breath takingly magnificent, the people wonderful, friendly and kind. The whole trip was perfectly organised. The guides excellent Good value.

Mr Benjamin Weager, Glos

Fabulous trip!

I would highly recommend this trip. The Annapurnas and Everest regions are very different so it was great to do the two treks and experience both areas. The trek leaders and all the support staff were amazing and did everything possible for us. The lodges were very comfortable and food was excellent and plenty of it. It really was a wonderful trip!

Jane, Surrey

Annapurna & Everest in Style

We really enjoyed visiting the two stunning, but very different, areas in Nepal and having all our logistics taken care of. The warm welcome we received at all the lodges were brilliant and the hospitality first rate.

Mrs M Carey, Abingdon

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trek

We greatly enjoyed the holiday, with the highlights bring the trek and Koyasan. The organisation was faultless and the guide was first class. My strongest memories are of the towering cedar trees, the baths, the traditional bedrooms and the dining experiences. Thanks for a great trip.

Mrs L Legg, Wiltshire

Cordillera Real Traverse, Bolivia

We have just completed (Sept. 2018) the Cordillera Real Traverse, the classic Bolivian 120-km long trek in some of the most spectacular scenery in South America. We truly were wandering through the fields of wonder...miles of undulating hills, pristine valleys still owned by their original residents, glaciers-capped mountains, turquoise lakes – landscape so raw and untouched that it commands silence as not to taint its mystery by language. The trek offers what many seasoned trekkers dream of – solitude, wilderness, remoteness and the natural beauty that can restore the sense of balance, mental clarity and equanimity. Mind you, this trek is a tough one – there are no maps, signs, markings or established trails. You move through this vast landscape off-trail, following your guide whose judgements you don’t question. We entrusted our guide Jose Camarlinghi early on, recognizing his skills in traversing the land with an intuitive ease backed by his intimate familiarity with every turn, nook and corner of the entirety of this long path. His calm presence helped quell some anxieties about the not knowing or the more challenging, “What have I gotten myself into?” moments. I lift my hat and bow, Jose. Our local crew looked after us exceptionally well and made the experience even more special. The organization of the trip was impeccable. The only recommendations/changes I would suggest could be spending two nights at La Estancia rather than in Copacabana, and upgrading the hotel in La Paz. This trek would rank as one of my favourite, best ever experiences. I cannot recommend this trip with the Mountain Kingdoms more highly. Liz Kwas, Ottawa, Canada

Liz Kwas, Ottawa, Canada, Canada/Ontario

Stunning

Absolutely stunning scenery throughout - a very varied and well paced trip - mountains, deserts, canyons, lakes, wildlife and some amazing archaeological sites. The local guides were very knowledgeable - informative about both environment and history - able to take us to some quiet and more remote areas. There were numerous occasions to sample the local wines (Bodega Nanni in Cafayate particularly stands out) - Well organised with comfortable hotels and some great walks. Definitely a bucket list trip.

Peter Evans, Oxfordshire