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Traveller reviews of Mountain Kingdoms
Overall holiday rating: 5
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Everest Base Camp
I really cannot find fault with any aspect of this trip. The entire program was just fantastic, making for a very memorable holiday. I will certainly travel with Mountain Kingdoms again. I enjoyed the whole experience, but in particular: small group size, good acclimatisation program, having all food on trek included so I didn't need to worry about money on trek, good lodges and hotels - much appreciated at end of the trek especially.
Simply wonderful
The trip to EBC was simply wonderful. We were in very good hands with our guide Jigme. He did everything thinkable to make this trip the experience of a lifetime. Staying in the lodges certainly makes a difference at the end of a trekking day and is well worth paying a little extra. I would recommend it to everyone who comes to visit the Khumbu region.
Off-the-beaten-track Bhutan
For me, cycling is a fantastic way to see the country, get off the beaten track and have the opportunity to interact with some of the people that you meet on the way. The other tourists are welcome to their air conditioned vehicles - I will keep on pedalling!
Lived up to expectations
...the walk to TigerÕs Nest Monastery on our return to Paro was another highlight. It is the iconic sight of Bhutan for me and it lived up to expectations.
Well-organised
We very much enjoyed the whole Mountain Kingdoms experience and thought it was extremely well organised and an amazing opportunity.
An amazing opportunity
We very much enjoyed the whole Mountain Kingdoms experience and thought it was extremely well-organised and an amazing opportunity.
Great support crew
We very much enjoyed the whole Mountain Kingdoms experience and thought it was extremely well organised and an amazing opportunity. Meeting the lovely Burmese people, both in the isolated mountain villages and in smaller towns and cities was so interesting, they are unfailingly polite, gentle, smiling and interested in visitors which is very refreshingÉ The standard of food, restaurants and hotels in both countries was fantastic: our team of 16 porters and cooks on the 6 day trek were very attentive and supportive and we always felt safe at all times.
Remote and untouched
A small friendly group, excellent support, a very remote location untouched by western civilisation, very well planned route, the right balance between adventure and comfort. The guide from Mandalay onwards was particularly interesting, very articulate, happy to talk to us and take us round off the beaten track, e.g. on a ship in Yangon.
Everyone was so friendly
All three guides were excellent; very keen to please and gave us lots of informationÉ The hotels were of a very high standard and the service provided was excellentÉ We loved seeing the markets and people up close and the stupas and Buddhas were magnificent. People were so friendly and helpful, especially hotel staff.
Well-planned and varied
The route was well planned and varied with at least one guaranteed 'wow factor' every day and the comparative lack of tourists we encountered fully justified the title of the tour. The small group size enabled us to have more interaction with the local people than one would normally expect on a package tour and was one of the main contributing factors to our enjoyment and appreciation of the country. I felt that the itinerary had been very carefully planned to maximise our short time there and that we were visiting parts of the country and having experience denied to the majority of run-of-the-mill tours arranged by larger companies.
Knowledgeable expert guide
This was the best experience I've had travelling with Mountain Kingdoms. Our knowledgeable expert guide, the pristine wilderness and our energetic husky dogs made this an exceptional active adventure.
very well organised
Everything was very well organised and ran smoothly. Hotels were of a very good standard throughout, as was the food. The itinerary was very comprehensive, we really felt we had a full and varied experience of life in Sri Lanka, its history, culture and way of life.
Delightful holiday
We much enjoyed our holiday in Cambodia and were delighted to meet so many happy, friendly people along the way. The temples were astounding, the Killing Fields were chilling, the country side was lovely and filled with so many interesting sights and photographic opportunities - overall Cambodia was a delight to visit, and our guides were wonderful.
Good attention to detail
What I particularly liked about travelling with Mountain Kingdoms was the personal attention and that there was a good mix of trekking and cultural sightseeing.
Outstanding trek
Having just returned from your Luxury Lodges trip to Ama Dablam we feel that we must say what an excellent trip it was. It was our eighth trek in the Himalayas, our second with you, and was in every way outstanding. The lodges and food being a revelation and the guides superb in every way.
Friendly guides
The holiday was excellent and the guide, cook and porters on the trek went out of their way to make sure our every need was catered for. The care, attention and food were excellent and they should know how much their hard work was appreciated. We were well looked after at each and every point. The guides were knowledgeable and extremely friendly.
Adventure of a lifetime
The holiday was wonderful - truly the adventure of a lifetime. Bhutan is a magical Shangri La, beautiful scenery, quite stunning views - almost a lost world. Everything was perfectly organised, Mountain Kingdoms is quite simply the best holiday company we have ever travelled with.
Very warm welcome
I loved the combination of lots of views of big, snowy mountains with trekking through interesting and remote villages. The people are genuinely delighted (and amazed) that you have made the effort to visit their villages, and give you a very warm welcome.
Lingshi Laya Trek - Unforgettable
The trek was just absolutely brilliant. Everything from the country, to the trek, staff, support, back up, itinerary, food, everything, was faultless. The whole experience in Bhutan was unforgettable. Please pass on my thanks to all in the office for making the trip so special.
Excellent acclimatisation
The trip was interesting, varied and challenging. Excellent acclimatisation. Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly guide. I would definitely recommend it.