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Overall holiday rating: 4.9
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Once in a lifetime experience
At my age and stage in life, this was a once in a lifetime experience and I was not disappointed. Everything about the trip was first rate from the leadership of our guide to the amazing porters, fantastic accommodation and stunning views. The guide made sure that everyone was safe and gave us confidence to climb (and descend) those steep hills.
Exceeded all our expectations
This was an amazing and simply stunning trip which exceeded all our expectations. Some highlights for us were the major temples, Dzongs and Big Buddha; the Black Crane festival; crossing the passes at such heights with superb mountain views and the iconic Tiger Nest Monastery. The hotels were generally of a very good standard and the bus was both comfortable and adequate for the long drives - the latter being very important for the enjoyment of the trip. We found the walking tough going at first until we acclimatised but it was all manageable. Our guide was simply the best! We were very lucky to have him and he went above and beyond to look after us. My husband and I did the Bumdra trek extension which was the biggest highlight of the whole tour. Camping under the stars at 12,500 feet - amazing! Cannot fault Mountain Kingdoms organisation and planning.
Excellent trek to Everest Base Camp
Excellent trek to Everest Base Camp. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and competent. The flexibility to change route arrangements when required was a highlight.
A really good insight into the culture and landscapes of Bhutan
The holiday gave us a really good insight into the culture and landscapes of Bhutan. It was very varied and we saw some beautiful places and buildings. It was totally different from other places we had been.
Bhutan will stay with me for a long time
Bhutan had been top of my desired adventure trips for a while. It exceeded even my high expectations with the stunning scenery, fascinating history and culture plus incredibly friendly people. Karma our guide took really good care of us and shared his passion for Bhutan. We had a really lovely group of 9 people which was ideal. We really enjoyed our lunch with Michael Rutland who shared his many Bhutan stories which was the cherry on top of our experience. Loved the luxury hotel at the start and end of the holiday as needed a good relax after the long journey. Bhutan will stay with me for a long time.
No question unanswered without passion, pride and often humour.
From the moment we landed, we were greeted with the most beautiful vista, not only the mountain scenery but the stunning, intricately painted buildings, this was the theme of the tour, a feast for the eyes. If this wasn’t enough the care and attention from our guide was impeccable, his knowledge and clear love of his country was immense, no question unanswered without passion, pride and often humour. A lot is packed into the trip, the mixture of sightseeing monasteries/ Dzongs/temples but also the lovely nature walks were perfect for me, some of the walking was quite strenuous, but the uphill made the downhill more enjoyable. You’re really looked after, always felt safe, our driver was careful, skilful and fun too. The hotels were great with very attentive staff and again felt very safe and looked after.
Really well planned trip
Seeing places I had heard about and studied. Meeting friendly people and experiencing their lives, learning some of their skills and eating the food. Really well planned trip.
An amazing and truly memorable experience
Contrary to most other tour operators, this trek starts by following the Modi River up into the Sanctuary. The return branches off at Chomrong to swing west towards Ghorepani and finishes with the ascent of Poon Hill. This allows for better acclimatisation. The whole route is well planned to ensure it is achievable. The supporting team was lovely, always smiling, and nothing too much bother. Altogether an amazing and truly memorable experience.
Excellent holiday
Excellent holiday. Great to acclimatise in the sacred valley as altitude does affect you and also great information about local culture and Inca civilisation. Good to see the sites before seeing Machu Picchu. Lovely trek terrain easy enough under foot in dry conditions. Amazing lodges with wonderful food I even put on weight. Extremely friendly staff and wonderful guide with great knowledge.
Fantastic holiday
Fantastic holiday. Archeological sites were so interesting and guide was excellent. Trek was the highlight. Views magnificent and lodges very comfortable with excellent food. Again our guide was brilliant. Machu Picchu was amazing. Jungle experience was also outstanding. Facilities were great.
Great excursions to places that tourists rarely visit
The 2 hotels at the beginning and end of the holiday were wonderful as was the boat- lovely food, friendly staff and ship mates and great excursions to places that tourists rarely visit.
Spectacular Dzongs and colourful welcoming temples.
Bhutan is so different. Mountainous and wooded, where everybody is friendly and relaxed (the Buddist culture, in a relatively underpopulated and wealthy country). Spectacular Dzongs and colourful welcoming temples.
A strenuous but fully rewarding trip
A strenuous but fully rewarding trip, with a diversity of landscapes that culminates with Kanchenjunga South Base Camps that takes your breath away. The outstanding Nepalese people living in harsh conditions and doing their best to accommodate the trekkers wishes.
An excellent well-paced tour
An excellent well-paced tour of the major cities and impressive sites and monuments of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan. We especially liked the chance to have a free day in each location with the opportunity for further individual exploration. The optional excursion to Shakrisabz and Langar was worthwhile to go closer to the mountains and give a view of village life.
It was a perfect trip.
The trek was fantastic. with a variety of landscapes from lush forested hills, dramatic river valleys, a beautiful Buddhist village, characterful tea houses, and amazing snow-covered mountains, especially Kanchenjunga and Jammu, Our guide, assistant guide, and porters were all fabulous, always ready to help and keen to show off their stunning country. It was a perfect trip.
Patagonian landscapes are truly breath-taking
Patagonian landscapes are truly breath-taking. The skies are so wide, icebergs on lakes and the mountains just tower majestically. The Estancia by the lake was an incredible place to stay, the staff and service were exceptional. The Eco domes were delightfully different and run by a wonderful team who looked after us well.
Majestic and awe inspiring scenery
The Nepali people in general and our the guides and porters were a pleasure to be with. The majestic and awe inspiring scenery and the challenges of trekking at high altitude were all highlights.
A truly amazing experience from start to finish
A truly amazing experience from start to finish. The itinerary was well thought out, balancing tougher days with "easier" days afterwards and giving us plenty of time to savour the key base camp destinations. Our guides were first rate and were able to be flexible depending on the group dynamic. Luckily we had a group that gelled together from day one and I have memories that will last a lifetime.
A splendid trek!
A splendid trek - outstanding views plus tough challenges. Kangchenjunga is remote - you won't see many crowds here!
I loved every minute of this tour
I loved every minute of this tour. The weather was great. It was cold but pleasant in Khiva and warm everywhere else. Its the architecture that was mind blowing! I've never seen anything like it. The tiling was exquisite and the colours were so beautiful. Even up on the domes was all tiled! The work was just incredible every place we went. Shaknoza our guide was great and so helpful. She gave us a wonderful history of the country and the important people that ruled Uzbekistan. The hotels we stayed in were very good .Very comfortable and the food was excellent.I did the extra tour of Shakhrisabz and Langar and it was wonderful as it was so different again! We went up into the mountains. Very rural and saw how people lived there.