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Traveller reviews of Mountain Kingdoms
Overall holiday rating: 4.9
Total number of reviews submitted: 1326
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This holiday was excellent.
This holiday was excellent. Very well organised in every detail. The hotels were all very good and the guide and driver were always there to assist....some of the best in the business. The scenery was majestic, and even though some of the walks were challenging, there was always an easier option for those who didn't wish to participate in full. A wonderful holiday. with just the right size of group , who were great company.
Ticked all the boxes!
We were a group of 7 led by an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide and a good, safe driver. We learnt a lot about the country and the Buddhist philosophy. For me, the highlight was the Heritage stay and walk in the Haa Valley. However, we ticked all the boxes - Tigers Nest is incredibly as was the Thimpu Tsechu. Would highly recommend!
The tour was excellent.
Uzbekistan was just jaw dropping and the tour was excellent, well arranged and providing a good amount of time, plus a free day, in each city. The organisation was very good and our guide, Shakhnoza, had a huge depth of knowledge, a great sense of humour and considerable empathy for those in the group who were under par. There were 12 people in our group and they were all great. The quality and quantity of the food was amazing, but there was a lot of it as both lunch and dinner were 4 courses.
The scenery was amazing!
The scenery was amazing and changed throughout each days walk - from the high limestone peaks to beautiful beech woods and the rocky pools. The food was plentiful reflecting the generous nature of the people we came into contact with, the local cuisine was interesting and delicious. The walking was quite tough in places but we were rewarded with huge views which made the effort worthwhile.
Excellent trip!
Exploring an area which is a melting pot of grandiose landscapes, warm and welcoming people, culture, politics and religion. The route undertaken would have been excellent if we had managed to complete the final 2 days in the mountains. But because of heavy snowfall and the (correct) decision by our excellent guide Samir, we enjoyed 2 days of culture instead.
We had a great trip.
We had a great trip. Semir was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, kind and helpful. As the slowest member of the group he never made me feel awkward or that it was difficult to accommodate the varying walking speeds. As unfortunately we were not able to walk the last two days I was impressed how he managed to find something interesting for us to do and rebook the accommodation. The mountains and views are stunning and the accommodation was welcoming and warm with good food.
Well planned tour.
Amazing architecture in the cities. Going into mountainous rural areas to see the simple rural way of life and enjoy walks was a lovely welcome change from city sightseeing. We had knowledgeable professional guides throughout . Well planned tour. It is a full on tour and you need stamina as there is little time for rest.
A fascinating insight into the culture and history of Uzbekistan.
The holiday was a fascinating insight into the culture and history of Uzbekistan. The itinerary was well thought out and presented by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The additional days we spent in the Fergana Valley and visiting Shakribasz were excellent.
A brilliant trip, in a fascinating country.
A brilliant trip, in a fascinating country. The trek was tough in places but the amazing scenery more than made up for the effort, and that's before you take into account the breathtaking helicopter ride!
There was so much to see and discover.
What I appreciated about the tour is how we were able to see so much of the island and meet the people. There was so much to see and discover - full on but fun. Our guide Rangana was exceptional, his knowledge was outstanding and he was so patient at all times!
An amazing and magical introduction to the Silk Road!
A fantastic tour led by our fabulous guide Shakhnoza whose knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious, whose warmth and sense of humour made the tour a treat, whose professionalism was impeccable, and whose helpfulness was boundless. The whole tour was well planned and paced to cover the key cities and amazing sites with the free days welcome for older travellers to rest and relax and for others to further explore and shop. We echo all the other reviews here from 2025 - worth reading. An amazing and magical introduction to the Silk Road!
Great memories created.
A brilliant experience travelling through the iconic sites of the Silk Road; full on pace but equally fantastic care and insights provided by our guide Shakhnoza every step of the way! Great memories created.
A truly wonderful holiday/adventure.
A well planned out holiday in various regions culminating in the highlight of Pafuri. Each day there is new wildlife and vistas to see, as well as new experiences to gain. The guide throughout the trip was superb. A truly wonderful holiday/adventure.
A truly amazing holiday.
Absolutely awesome! Initially disappointed that the holiday wasn't running, I decided to 'go solo'. I was pleasantly surprised by the price! Trekked through beautiful steppe scenery, amidst lakes and mountains with carpets of Alpine flowers. The hospitable nomads fuelling us with salt tea, mutton and mare's milk vodka amongst other local delicacies. In the evening I sat outside watching herds of literally thousands of sheep, goats, horses, yaks and camels being brought back to the gers. A truly amazing holiday.
A private itinerary with so much variety.
So much variety. The guide (Nishan) was fantastic, and the properties we stayed in were amazing. It was fascinating to have so many experiences as well as being wonderfully looked after throughout. (This was a tailor made version of our standard group trip).
An impressive trek up the South Inylchek glacier
An impressive trek up the South Inylchek glacier to the base camp for Khan Tengri and Pobeda peaks. There were few other people on the route (until base camp) and it felt genuinely remote. The fixed camps offered comfortable overnight accommodation and good food in dramatic locations with fine views. The helicopter flights in and out were very dramatic with great views of the mountains and glacier! Plus interesting visits to cultural and other sites on the road journeys to and from Karakara base camp.
I thoroughly enjoyed the hikes on this trip.
I thoroughly enjoyed the hikes on this trip (at times modified by our guide to take into account weather, local conditions or simply to use more interesting routes). Landscapes were beautiful and accommodation and transport were good. Included meals which were prepared by our guide were excellent.
Wonderful trip.
Wonderful trip. A beautiful and wild region. Very few foreign tourists and rich Tibetan Buddhist culture. High altitude caused minor problems for me so take time to acclimatise!
A very varied and interesting visit to Uzbekistan.
A very varied and interesting visit to Uzbekistan, led by a superb local guide Shakhnoza, we explored sites both ancient and modern, mosques, minarets, mausoleums, museums, we stayed in well located hotels, we had a couple of long but interesting road journeys, an internal flight and a train journey, free days in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand gave an opportunity to revisit sites or visit new ones and / or to rest, relax, shop etc. Local people all very friendly and helpful. I would echo the reviews of this trip over the last couple of years. Recommended.
An excellent trip.
The Svaneti area is absolutely stunning and the walk was excellent. The days hiking were well planned, being long and difficult enough to make one feel that one had a proper walk, but not so difficult as to be painful. Some of accommodation was rustic and a basic, but this is a deeply rural area in places. The breakfasts and dinners served on trek were excellent, good honest home cooking. As vegetarians we were well-cared for. There was plentiful hot water throughout. Tbilisi is also a charming city. The city hotel was very nice. The puppet theatre is recommended! The guide was easy-going and knowledgeable about both wine and walking. An excellent trip.