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Traveller reviews of Mountain Kingdoms
Overall holiday rating: 4.9
Total number of reviews submitted: 1273
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Mount Chomolhari & the Bonte La
I have been incredibly impressed by the level of customer service in the uk. The trip itself was brilliant and again everything ran like clockwork. The whole crew on the trek were amazing. We have trekked in the Himalayas on 4 previous occasions and this was definitely the best experience we have had.
Gentle Trekking & Luxury Lodges, Annapurna Foothills
Everything ran like clockwork and our group of 8 bonded together really well, The food at the lodges was excellent and we particularly enjoyed 'happy hour!' and the fires.
Mera Peak 6,476m / 21,246ft
What an amazing experience, with so much in the news at the moment on the Alternative ‘tourist’ trails this one left us spoilt with spectacular scenery and relative quiet. Superb organisation and a fantastic highly experienced crew, we were never in doubt that we were in good hands. I’d highly recommend MK and would certainly use them again, as a first timer on a trek like this it was great to have such thorough organisation
Makalu Base Camp Trek
Quite simply this is one of the best, most spectacular and rewarding treks in the world. The scenery as you approach the base camp in mesmerising in its grandeur and scale. Makalu gradually reveals itself to you as you weave your way round the hillside on your day walking to the base camp, and the view from your lodge at MBC is breath-taking. Crossing the four high passes from Khongma to Dobate is another highlight, providing scenic delights and challenging walking on both the approach and return from the base camp. For the fit, adventurous trekker who seeks out the remoter places and more challenging treks, this one definitely ticks all the boxes and more. Staying in the tea houses was for me, a big benefit too. What they may lack in amenities and sophistication, they gain in charm, character, with warm, friendly hosts and good, simple and nutritious food.
Three High Passes to Everest
We had an excellent guide who looked after us very well. Winter stayed late and there was a lot of snow and a few days of bad conditions. His experience was invaluable in crossing passes.
Everest Base Camp in Style
Personal first class service from lovely people, well done everyone, we will be back and would not hesitate to recommend.The holiday was fantastic, I thought the itinerary and acclimatisation program was spot on. Our Guide deserves a special mention, he was outstanding and saw to our every need.
Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Fantastic trek. Well organised, We really enjoyed it, had a wonderful time, and we are already considering another one with Mountain Kingdoms.Very well organised trek, well staffed, and very well run. Trek was a good pace, but not forced. Lodges were of a superior quality to those we have used previously. Overall a very personal service.
Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp
The accommodation was extremely good as was the guide, assistant guide and porters
Manaslu Circuit
Great trekking experience with fantastic mountain views in the company of a great guide and porter.
Hidden Valleys of Bhutan
The level of service received from Mountain Kingdoms was excellent, and I felt in safe hands. I enjoyed the freedom to visit a country that would otherwise be very difficult to reach without their expert support. Clearly Mountain Kingdoms has a unique depth of experience with regard to the Himalaya.
Everest Base Camp in Style
Very, very efficient and well organised. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff when you ring up with queries. Fantastically efficient flight department - thank you April! The people we've trekked with on other MK trips have always been very pleasant and like-minded.
Hidden Valleys of Bhutan
The itinerary was perfect for us, the right balance between sightseeing, walking, trekking and local insights. The response from the staff in the UK was outstanding, for which Niki Morgan deserves a lot of credit for her professionalism.
Cultural Highlights of Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet
We had a very memorable adventure with experiences we will remember for along time!
Gentle trekking and luxury lodges Annapurna
A marvellous trek, the accommodation and food are excellent and we had a truly wonderful holiday. I would advise people to prepare themselves for a day of climbing stone steps on the route to Gandruk and then treat yourself to a foot massage (offered at the lodge) once you get there!
A great introduction to 3 Himalayan countries
An enjoyable trip to see the cultural highlights of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. A little bit of trekking involved in Bhutan but well worth it to see the Tigers Nest Monastery. All the guides and drivers were helpful, knowledgeable and spoke good English. The hotels were comfortable and we enjoyed a lot of traditional food as most meals were included. Each country is predominantly Buddhist but this is interpreted differently depending on the country, so it was a fascinating insight into the slightly confusing world of Buddha (or Buddhas as I learnt there are more than one!).
Luxury Lodges to AMA Dablam B.C.
Excellent trek, best in 20yrs of trekking. A really great guide and team.
Taste of the Himalayas
This holiday exceeded expectations. Everything was organised really well. We didn't have to worry about anything - just enjoy the holiday. The hotels were really comfortable and most had beautiful gardens and/or stunning views of the mountains. Both guides were so professional, knowledgeable and lots of fun. Loved the contrast between the two countries. The flight into Bhutan with views of Everest were phenomenal and the beauty, nature and scenery of both countries is something we will always remember. Thank you Mountain Kingdom for giving us the trip of a lifetime although we will probably go back!!
A trip of a life time
From the moment we flew into the Himalaya’s the views were amazing, the trekking took you through rural areas and then into some really remote landscapes where the scenery is truly breathtaking. The trekking was hard at times but worth the effort and it made you feel like you were on top of the world. The tea houses were a welcome site and I was surprised at the choices of food that was offered.
Adventure of a lifetime
No praise can be too high for the wonderful guides and porters we had on our trek and also the superb staff at the lodges on the Ghandruk Loop. We would question if this was 'gentle' trekking however as we all found it far from gentle but lived to tell the tale! On the first full day for example we climbed up and down 4,500 steep stone steps so perhaps the word gentle is not an accurate description at all. Overall though we are so glad we went and the views of the Himalyas take your breath away.
Hidden Valleys of Bhutan - highly recommended
Having always harboured a desire to travel to Bhutan, but lacking the confidence to face the bewildering set of rules required to enter and stay in the country, we used Mountain Kingdoms to arrange the trip for us. Travelling as a couple, we joined a group of eight. The whole experience, from first contacting Mountain Kingdoms to arriving back from the trip, was excellent. Mountain Kingdoms adapted to our relatively late addition to the tour and gave sound advice as we prepared to travel. In-country, the quality of the itinerary was excellent and the expertise of the guides was incredibly impressive. We were looked after well, and they made sure we got the absolute most out of our limited time.