Everest Explorer

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Barry Harper

  EVEREST EXPLORER

  

  Written April 2013

  This is a great adventure for those who want to experience the environment leading up to Everest without the extremes. The trekking is at pace that most can manage whilst maintaining a holiday feel with group fun being the emphasis. I've never previously trekked for 8 consecutive days but this was a great way to test myself and I would certainly consider doing it again having learnt how to maintain a very steady pace for an extended period. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Experiencing how the Nepalese/ Sherpa's live in this challenging environment, always welcoming with a smile, great sense of humour and willing share a joke. Both and Leader and Guide were great fun and really enhanced our holiday.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader was highly experienced and brought a lot of local knowledge. He was always attentive to our individual needs and integrated into our group very effectively. We benefited greatly from his experience in the mountains and whilst in Kathmandu. I came away feeling that I learnt a lot from our guides without being overwhelmed.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Although temperatures drop at night, generally it was more moderate than I expected for this region in April. I probably wouldn't take as many base layers next time. I would also advise you take an integral water bottle i.e. one with a feeder from your day rucksack. It's much easier to take regular water on board using this method.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The Exodus brochure mentions that you may experience some delays in your transfer to Lukla - this is real as the mountains experience high winds at this time of year meaning flights can be delayed. This slight hitch resulted in our outward flight to Lukla being replaced with a 50 minute helicopter ride (at a premium) which although pretty scary recovered our itinery and was a personal highlight. You also need to accept that although accomodation is comfortable in the selected lodges, plumbing is not too advanced in the mountains.

  I understand this was a new trek for this season and we were a test bed - it certainly met our trekking/ holiday expectations and the description of 'Explorer'.

   
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  Caryl Gregory

  EVEREST IN LUXURY

  

  Written November 2010

  The trip was amazing with great new experiences almost every day.  We had fantastic views of Everest and many other mountains.  Our Leader was exceptional and the group all got on really well.  The Lodges were amazing especially when you consider the difficulties to be overcome in just getting things like electricity and water. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Our first glimpse of Everest.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was amazing - nothing was too much trouble for him or his helpers. In Kathmandu he arranged daytime tours and evening meals for those that wanted them. He made sure that our group was safe and well looked after.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Some cold medication or decongestent could be helpful - all our group seemed to have a cold or cough.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This really was a luxury trip compared to the other accomodation options that we came across. I had an excellent time and would definately recommend this trip.

   
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  Myriam Jackson

  EVEREST IN LUXURY

  

  Written November 2010

  I enjoyed the fantastic views, seeing Mount Everest, Ama Dablum etc was wonderful and was the reason for going on the trip. I was expecting the paths to be better than they were, and I was not expecting so much precopice walking, although I don't suffer from vertigo several on the trip did and found this very difficult to deal with. The Everst Summit Lodges were lovely and the food there was plentiful and good (the exception was the lodge in Namche Baazar which was definately not up to the "luxury" tag). Unfortunately being hold up in Lukla for an extra 3 days (I know that was less than lots of people) put a damper on the end of the trip because of the additional difficulties the delays made workwise etc. The people we met were wonderful and overall I would say I had a very good enjoyable holiday (with the above exceptions). 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing the mountains with the wind wipping up the snow was amazing.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader knew what was what and was very friendly, well done Nabin.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  The paths were far more uneven and variable in nature than I had expected, and as I said walking on a 2-3 foot wide path with a shear mountain drop of thousands of feet  at your edge was not fun for those in the party with vertigo! And although the group contained several serious weekend hill walkers, some of the inclines were much harder and longer (going both up and down) than I had expected.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Remember at night there is no where to go so entertainment is up to you, take cards, travel games etc and lots of books!

   
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  Rob Pearson

  EVEREST IN LUXURY

  

  Written November 2009

  An excellent introduction to trekking in the Himalayas, with the opportunity for good views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and other high mountains. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing Mt Everest and numerous 20K+ ft peaks.
  The warm hospitality of the Nepalese people.
  Seeing a society functioning without motor cars.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The tour leader had excellent organisational skills, everything ran to schedule.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Though most accomodation is ensuite don't expect warm showers (warm water is dependant on sunshine each day). Accomodation in Namche (1 night) was, for us, markedly lower standard than on the rest of the trek where the accomodation was comfortable and the staff very hospitable.
  For those 'newbies' to trekking at moderate altitude, the air is a little thin but the actual effort required for most days is no more than the average Lake District hill climb. There are lots of steps on the trek - so good training preparation would involve steps; good testing ground would be ascending Hellvellyn from Swirls (Thirlmere) - if you're comfortable doing that, you should find each day on this trek no more strenuous.
  If you can plan some of your training walks to end with an uphill, then that will be in keeping with the pattern of most of the trek days.
  Bottled water is available on trek but consuming from this source is not eco-friendly.
  Tap water need filtering and decontaminating - we found 'Aquapure Traveller' bottles simple to use.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  You are likely to have free time in Kathmandu; if you've not been before --  the cremation ghats at Pashputinath are facinating if macabre; a taxi ride to Bhaktapur village 15m east of Kathmandhu, steeped with ancient temples and Newari achitecture, is a welcome breather from the noise, pollution and concrete jungle of Kathmandhu.
  Good restaurant in Thamel - Helena's - good views from 7th story terrace, safe tasty inexpensive food.

   
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  Jennifer Harrington

  The holiday of a lifetime

  

  Written September 2007

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Being amongst high mountains and getting wonderful views of Everest. Meeting the Sherpa people

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  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was excellent-took great care of all of us

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Make sure you have good medical advice

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  It was a wonderful trip but was harder than we expected becuase of the exceptional snowfall and icy conditions underfoot. Think carefully about the time of year to go.