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Traveller reviews of Mountain Kingdoms
Overall holiday rating: 4.9
Total number of reviews submitted: 1353
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A real luxury trek!
A real luxury trek with great accommodation for a trek. Stunning scenery, quieter than the Inca trail. Excellent guides in Javier and Pepe.
Wonderful scenery!
Wonderful scenery. Fabulous Bhutanese guide who had a great sense of humour and really made the trip fun particularly for those facing what was for them a significant physical challenge. Well organised and went very smoothly.
Bhutan is truly amazing
Bhutan is truly amazing: spectacular scenery, charming people and such a rich cultural heritage. The guide and our 2 drivers were all 10/10, and went the extra mile to look after us, particularly on a day of epic rainfall with many road closures, and challenging driving conditions. Our guide was an absolute star, very kind, intuitive and attentive to the needs of our group, and provided great insight and information to all the places we visited.
Excellent trekking!
Excellent trekking way off the beaten track, with fabulous views of the Kangchengjunga range at every turn, And with a good dose of heritage hotels.
A full-on, interesting experience
As previous clients have mentioned, this is a full-on trip but what an interesting experience! The nice thing about this holiday was the alternating of Silk Road sight-seeing and trekking which provided variety for us. The hotels were of a good standard, particularly the hotel in Tashkent. We had two exceptionally good cultural guides during the trip who were able to adjust things as appropriate for the group. Food is plentiful (if somewhat oily) and we were taken to a wide variety of delightful restaurants. The minibuses used were generally comfortable and appropriate for the trip. Highly recommend the extension to Fergana, we did two nights to make it less exhausting and caught an early morning train back to Tashkent.
Excellent holiday!
Excellent, experienced and committed guide. We had a excellent comfortable mini bus, character hotels and a great itinerary.
A Scenic Trek Through History and Culture.
The trek crossed some beautiful and interesting countryside and mountain passes, staying in comfortable accommodation with excellent local food. Passing through three different countries in one week we learned a lot about an area with a rich, but often troubled history. All the walks were within the abilities of our group, especially with some stretches of road or track being covered by minibuses (which were interesting rides in themselves!). The final two days of the trek were curtailed because of unseasonable heavy snow, but our guide (Semir) organised alternative accommodation in Kosovo and visits to two beautiful monasteries and to Prizren.
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.