Mountain Kingdoms - distinctly differentWe are justifiably proud of our unrivalled record of taking travellers into the world’s great mountain ranges – retracing routes used by famous explorers, securing permits to new areas, and being the first to enter hitherto unknown regions. Now in our 25th year, our passion for travel and pioneering innovation is as strong as ever and our 2012 range of holidays features many exciting trips, from in-depth cultural tours, through gentle walking and sightseeing, to treks ranging from 2 to 28 days.Truly independent Started by MD Steve Berry back in 1987 as Himalayan Kingdoms, Steve remains passionate about Mountain Kingdoms. In an age where many so-called ‘independent’ companies have in fact been bought out by multi-national giants, we remain fiercely independent with all the benefits this offers our clients. Value for money prices with an emphasis on quality We are not in the business of cutting our itineraries and services to the bone to offer eye-catching cheap prices. Our well thought out trips do, however, offer fantastic value for money. We use some of the best airlines, and typically 3 or 4 star hotels in main cities. We include the majority of meals and use private transport for road travel. We use excellent equipment and appoint well trained staff and leaders. In 2011 98% of our clients rated their Mountain Kingdoms holiday as ‘excellent’ or ‘good.’ Character accommodation Great accommodation is an essential component of a fantastic holiday and our priority is to use comfortable, character accommodation of the best quality available. Accommodation varies greatly by destination and type of holiday – jungle lodges, overnight trains, village houses and remote camping all feature in this brochure. In Nepal, many of our classic treks use tea house accommodation whilst for those seeking greater levels of comfort on the trail, both in Nepal and beyond, luxury lodges are increasingly an option. On treks involving camping you’ll camp in comfort. All equipment is carried for you, including good-sized sleeping tents, group dining tent, kitchen and toilet tents. As well as lights, we also provide tables chairs/stools and sleeping mats. Genuine small group travel For the vast majority of our holidays we have a maximum group size of 12 plus leader. This provides more contact with your leader, readier access to off-the-beaten-path areas, greater interaction with local communities and a reduced environmental impact. Complete financial security You can book with us confident that your holiday has full financial protection. Flight inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL licence number 2973 and ‘Land Only’ holidays are covered by a bond secured with the AITO Trust. We are members of AITO and bound by their quality charter. Award winning responsible tourism We feel strongly that all our holidays should benefit local communities, protect the environment by minimising pollution, and respect local traditions, religion and heritage. We support a number of charities and have consistently held the top 5-star AITO responsible tourism status. Holidays to suit you We have a flexible approach to helping you to plan your holiday – flights, hotel upgrades, extensions and dates of travel can all be adjusted, on any holiday in this brochure. For an even more personalised holiday, take a look at our Tailor Made service available for solo travellers, couples or groups. |
Holiday Styles Gentle hikes, classic walks and remote treks, across the world... Tour the world and see the sights in Mountain Kingdoms style.... Summit fever? Trek to the top of one of our trekking peaks… Holidays with a difference for adventurous families.... |
25 Years of Worldwide Small Group & Tailor Made Adventure
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