Unbelievable experience. Absolutely brilliant time.
Very knowledgeable instructors. My partner and I learned so much and had so much fun. We will be back.
Beautiful locations for climbing and a lovely hostel. We enjoyed the group and made some lovely friends.
Highly recommend for anyone interested.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Absolutely brilliant, Toubkal trip went smoothly, very well organised.
All the guides and supporting staff were superb .
The food was exceptional, so much of it all freshly prepared
We all had a fantastic time
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
A brilliantly organised trip. Our guides were really patient, the hospitality at the hostel in Imlil was fantastic. The organisation as a whole was smooth and efficient.
It was definitely harder than I anticipated it being, so would recommend anyone considering doing the trip checks the kit list carefully (probably more important in the winter). You can hire more technical equipment and sleeping bags, but general clothing/footwear are important to get right for this trip. The refuge below the summit was better than expected, it was comfortable and clean. Every meal served was perfect for what we needed and they catered for all needs.
I can’t fault the team, the trip or the organisation. 100% recommend.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
This was a great trip. The hiking was not to strenuous and the Green Lake hike in particular was beautiful. The shorter hike was quite busy, as it was a Sunday and nice weather so lots of people were out. The tree top walk was a lovely way to end the trip.
The accommodation was brilliant, particularly the food. There was a three course meal every night and the food was delicious. We bought lunch at the mountain huts, where you can buy soup for around 7-8 euros.
A highlight for me was the hot tub and sauna, which have a view of the mountain. They provided prosecco for us as well, which was a nice touch.
We had a brilliant guide (Patrik) and a lovely group of eight.
There wasn't as much snow as I was expecting, particularly around the accommodation and lower levels of the hikes, but the trip was wonderful nonetheless and I would highly recommend it.
Travelled on: Winter Hiking in the High Tatras Mountains
My 4th skyhook trip and this has got to be 1 of the best I had. Patrik, our guide, was very knowledgeable and attentive and I can't fault him. The trip itself was amazing not too difficult with plenty of places to stop, chat and refresh.
From the transfer to the villa and the hikes, thermal pools and huts, me and my partner had a blast with the group.
Top notch food at the villa 5* review isn't enough for this trip!
Thank you skyhook, Patrik and all at Villa Linda. Amazing trip!
Travelled on: Winter Hiking in the High Tatras Mountains
Great tour: stunning scenery, nice hikes, tasty food. Patrik was an amazing guide: knowledgeable, considerate, kind and generally such a nice person. This tour was well-organised and great value for money.
Travelled on: Winter Hiking in the High Tatras Mountains
What a great few days hiking. Nothing too strenuous to kick start the new year in the sunshine and blossom. The hotel is rustic and peaceful, an exceptional location. Dan was a great guide, very down to earth. The best part, was the company. A wonderful mix of like minded people. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Travelled on: Sierra Nevada: Hiking in Blossom
Great trip, beautiful area with lovely views from the hotel.
The walks were good with plenty of stops to look at the views and wildlife.
The rooms are warm and comfortable.
I’ve already recommended this trip to a number of friends.
Travelled on: Sierra Nevada: Hiking in Blossom
The guides were good unfortunately I had some food poisoning so didn’t make it to the top. The guide then changed my plans so I went to Zagora desert and paid for an extra night in Marrakech. I would have preferred to have had the option for the sahara. I didn’t realise Zagora wasn’t at the time. Therefore I’m abit disappointed.
Reply by Atlas Vertical:
Thank you for your review. We're really sorry that food poisoning from your time in Marrakech impacted your trip—never fun, especially on an adventure like this.
Given the circumstances, we did our best to provide options to make things more comfortable for you, including offering a shorter drive to the dunes instead of the longer journey to the Sahara.
We appreciate your feedback and will make sure future guests are even clearer on the options available. Hope you're feeling better now and that we’ll see you on another adventure soon!
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
What an experience! As someone who hikes and camps alot i wanted to try something like this out but didn’t want to be thrown into the deep end. This trip from start to finish was full of culture, great food and great weather. the pace of the hike was perfect and the guides and cooks took so much care of us all through out. Accommodation was great too, i didn’t expect it to be as good as it was and how accessible service and wifi was along the journey. The summit was an amazing experience aa well and well worth the hike. Can’t wait to get on more trips after this one!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Incredible experience - the instructors expertise and guidance, as well as their sense of humour and encouragement, helped the group all develop a brand new skill and conquer some epic pitches in scenes you'd see on a picture postcard. Pretty much everyone is already considering the intermediate course next year.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Absolutely amazing trip, the guides were great at talking you through it but also trusting you to know what to do. The hostel is great, really comfy and cosy. Would definitely recommend.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
We had a great time on the ice climbing trip. It was good fun, Ben and Johanna were knowledgeable and took us to some good spots!
The hostel was clean, comfortable and had lots of cooking facilities. The only slight criticism is that it was super hot on a night so I didn’t get much sleep, but otherwise a fantastic trip!
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
The guides at the lodge are some of the best, fantastic few days! couldn’t of asked for anything else. Very good
Travelled on: Advanced Ice Climbing
A superb trip! Truly awesome. Nothing could be faulted.
The hostel is rustic but comfortable and scrupulously clean. Beds are great and come with privacy curtains, a reading light and charging points. The showers are wonderful, as is the sauna. In the kitchen there is everything you could need to cook. There is booming Wi-Fi throughout.
The hire kit is good quality, with a range of options if you want something different.
The instruction on the course is superb. Ben, Casper and Jonas were excellent! They have an empathic approach, were supremely safe, and coached me beyond what I believed was possible. Training covered everything from moving well on ice through to technical rope work. Each day was different and built on the day before, confidence came naturally. I feel like I have gained 10 years of experience in 5 days!
If I was to sum the trip up in two words, I would say “Very Good!” And in one, excellent. Thank you
Travelled on: Advanced Ice Climbing
Had an amazing time and was never short of beautiful scenery! Jonas and Casper were brilliant, knowledgeable instructors and helped us learn a lot in the space of two days. I was also really lucky to have such great people in my group. Can't wait to go back for more! (:
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Wonderful weekend at Rjukan! So many thanks to our excellent guides, Joonas and Casper, they we really amazing and totally 150% professionals. And additional thanks to Ben for welcoming us and helping with all equipment.
Accommodation at Rjukan Old School Hostel was really cozy and great. Marvelous places, beautiful views and great experiences, hope to come again!
Strong recommendation for this one!
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Fantastic trip. Everything was well organised and ran smoothly. The food was excellent and they were very good at catering to my dietary requirements. Having previously done Kilimanjaro, I would say this was equally physically demanding - Kili was longer but more of a gradual ascent. Doing it in January meant the temperatures lower down were warm but not roasting, and the snowline started from the refuge hut. The snow added a great challenge to the walk and made the scenery even more stunning.
I did notice that many members of our group did not have crampon compatible boots with them. While this was deemed ok by the guides, in my experiences putting crampons on 2/3 season boots is totally unsafe. We also weren't given ice axes. Walking poles were great 90% of the time but there were a couple of falls which could have been stopped by a self arrest.
Apart from a few questionable safety decisions, the climb was an unforgettable experience and one I would highly recommend to those looking to tick off a big mountain.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
An absolutely unforgettable experience. From pick up in Marrakesh to being dropped back everything ran like clockwork. The guides, riad, refuge and especially the hike have given me memories to last several lifetimes. I would most definately recommend and use skyhook again for another adventure.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Fantastic trip! Varied walks all with beautiful scenery. Our guide Dan was fantastic. He was knowledgable about the area and he arranged fabulous lunch stops for us each day. Lovely, unique hotel with good food. A wonderful few days, would highly recommend!
Travelled on: Sierra Nevada: Hiking in Blossom
The trip was excellent Dan contacted us and arranged the pick up spot which was very straightforward. The hotel was comfortable spacious and warm with a lovely view of the hills The food was excellent and we had plenty of choice. The walking was quite varied with different terrain each day, Passing through villages and beautiful mountain countryside. Lunch at local Tavernas was fantastic. Dan our guide was very helpful and clearly knowledgeable about the area. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip
Travelled on: Sierra Nevada: Hiking in Blossom
Loved this course, Lars was a great instructor and tailored the course to everyone’s needs and wishes. The hostel was lovely and cosy and everyone is friendly. I would definitely do this trip again, everything was perfect.
Travelled on: Advanced Ice Climbing
I have just returned from a truly amazing trip to Slovakia and the high tatras. From the beginning our guide Tom was exceptional. Very well organised, informative, humorous and passionate about hiking and his country. The Pension Lomicky was comfortable and lovely staff. The hiking was also exceptional with beautiful mountains and winter conditions. Tom swapped the itinerary around to ensure we had the best experience which was great. It was so nice to share this experience my new found friends who share the similar love of mountains and hiking. Have already booked the next trip with Skyhook and thank you also to Tom at Slovakation who was fab
Travelled on: Winter Hiking in the High Tatras Mountains
What an experience! Ben and Lars are excellent guides. They managed the group so everyone had a challenge. You can go with no experience and enjoy this but you can also be experienced and they will find you challenge. Absolutely top guides!!! The hostel is great and hostel life is just what you would expect, happy like minded climbers from all over the world here for the ice! I can't thank you enough. See you next year!
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
I recently took a weekend ice climbing course with this fantastic company, and I couldn't be more impressed. The course was led by Ben and Lars, both of whom were outstanding instructors. They provided clear guidance and ensured everyone felt confident, safe, and challenged. The group was friendly and welcoming, creating a really positive and supportive atmosphere. The location was cosy and perfect for unwinding after a day of climbing. Overall, it was a brilliant experience with great teaching, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into ice climbing!
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Stop thinking about it and do it...!
The most amazing, challenging, uplifting experience ever. From the moment we made the decision to go and we arrived in Peru we were looked after from start to finish. Credit to Papa Freddy and his team that took us on the Inca trail and Machu Picchu. You were amazing....
Travelled on: Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (4 Days)
This was my first hike and to no surprise it was extremely challenging. What helped me reach the summit was an amazing guide in Hassan Armde; without him I would probably have turned back an hour into the hike. Hassan and his fellow guides ensured we were prepared, aware of the risks of the hike and checked in frequently incase of altitude sickness. We started our stay in Imlil where we were welcomed in a lovely place with fantastic hosts, food and a warm cosy bed. After a 6 hour hike to camp de Toubkal, we settled in the camp where we were welcomed with a lovely warm meal and rested well in preparation for a 4am wake up and 5am departure for the summit. All in all, I was very pleased with everything but cannot be grateful enough to Hassan Armde. After this great experience I will for sure be challenging myself again!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Amazing experience of hiking at 4000+ with a lovely group of people, in the first day of the year! Our guide Omar is a very nice person, he and the team did a great job taking care of all in the group and supporting people. Food was tasty and suited for great effort. Refuge with minimum conditions but still very good vibes from people gathered for the summit. Imlil accommodation could be improved ( very cold, no paper in the toilet, had a nice fire in the eating area only for couple of hours). I recommend this trip for passionate hikers and also for people who want to test their limits
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
This was an amazing trip. Our instructors Ben and Jonas were extremely helpful with all of our needs. We had bad conditions for Ice climbing yet, Ben and Jonas still managed to make it work, make it enjoyable and even more of an adventure. I couldn’t recommend this anymore to anyone wanting to try Ice climbing. This is definitely the place to go.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
An amazing and memorable experience, words will fall short. JC (Inkayni Tours) was extremely friendly, kind and helpful. He and his team took care of our group like family. The communication was great, the facilities were awesome, and the food and hospitality offered was terrific in these remote mountainous regions. JC, our guide is an extremely hard working and passionate individual who loves his job greatly. He gave us a lot of valuable information about the Quechua civilisation, culture, traditions, language, architecture, stories, food, the geography and history of these lands and lot more. It wasn’t just a hike, it was a journey through centuries. He kept us motivated and pumped up throughout this adventure. Thank you so much for such a great experience and memories that will forever be cherished!
Travelled on: Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (4 Days)
Could not have asked for a better trip, the accommodation was cozy and well maintained, the climbing was well organised ran safely, Ben and Casper were excellent guides and helped everyone get the most out of the experience. I was able to push my technique even over just the two days.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
We had a fantastic time climbing Mt Toubkal.
Our guide lhcen was fantastic. He is a local and has a large amount of knowledge and experience in the area. lhcen Went above and beyond for us to feel comfortable and achieve our goal of submitting Mt Toubkal.
All our food was cooked by the skyhook team and carried by Katalina the mule to the hut.
Thanks guys.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Excellent couple of days on the ice. The guides were very informative and patient. Allowing everyone to have a great time. Highly recommend
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Was a really awesome trip. Learnt a lot about the basics of ice climbing, and Rjukan was a beautiful place to see. Would highly recommend for anyone with a keen interest in climbing who is looking to try ice climbing or mixed climbing in the future. Brilliant Hostile.
Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing
Such an amazing experience, our guide Mohamed was incredible too, so helpful and kind from start to finish, i couldn’t recommend this tour enough!
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
This was rhe first time I have done a trip through an agency or with a guide and it exceeded my expectations. It was well organised from start to finish and out guide Mohamed was amazing. He looked after us so well, he kept us safe on the mountain, was always caring and kind and had a great sense of humour and fun.
Our chef cooked the best food ...much better than any restaurant we went to.
The climb was tough, especially in winter and shouldn't be underestimated. The desert scenery was amazing and the Berber camp was interesting and fun..
My only suggestions would be more acclimitazation is needed...perhaps an extra day r half a day trekking from the refuge and the route from the summit to Imlil is too long...more than 2000m of descent and could be shortened with an over night stay half way.
Also the hotel in Imlil had no heating in the rooms and was freezing. It was difficult to sleep with the cold. So heating would be good.
Otherwise a brilliant trip and a briliant giuide.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Highly recommend this weekend in the Swiss Alps packed with action and adventure! Tom and his team were super professional, gave us lots of info before and during, and made sure we had a great experience as a group. Snow, mountains, dogs, lovely food plus not only snowshoeing but also sledding - what's not to love?
Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe
Bit late to the party with my review but here goes. It was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life and would definitely return at some point. The guides were fantastic and the accommodation in imlil was also great. The only one thing that I would say was the food portion sizes weren’t great but I’m sure that’s something that was taken on board for future. If I was to do it again I would certainly book at tent or a private room at the refuge, that’s just my personal preference. But I would definitely head back and probably try and spend a little longer round imlil. Thank you to everyone involved and hopefully see you again.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Absolutely fantastic trip, with breathtaking views from the summit.
Our guides, Mohammed and Lahouceine were great. They helped with absolutely everything they could and despite them not speaking English as a first language, they understood everything and explained everything they could how it was possible to them. 10/10 for them, could not recommend them enough.
The only issues are:
After booking, there is very little contact from anybody. Even though it states “all trips are guaranteed to run” you don’t get any messages about what is happening. We had no idea what was going on when we got to Imlil, in regards to what luggage would be taken by the mules and whatnot. Only when we were setting off in the morning did we get any information and this was from the guides.
We were not advised to take any footwear other than boots to the refuge, which we were the only group of everybody that had no other footwear than our hiking boots and there were not any that could be handed out, but with how cold the floor is, taking some sliders/slippers is definitely advised.
Food that you are served is definitely insufficient for the amount of walking you will be doing in such a short amount of time. At breakfast, we were served 1 hard boiled egg each, bread in a basket with honey/peanut butter/jam. At lunch a tagine was served, which had the smallest amount of meat that you could possibly imagine. This is the same with teatime, a soup for a starter and then tagine with very little meat. At the refuge we were served spaghetti, but the same here with next to no meat at all.
Lastly, of most of the groups that we spoke to, most of their trips were over 3 days instead of 2 and upon speaking to a few locals after our trip, they believed that doing it in 2 days is too much, but that is on your own perspective as our group was completely fine with it, but another group that we spoke to were not.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Firstly don’t get me wrong! What i went for was a challenge. And that it certainly was. The hike itself was just what I expected.
However where to start with the rest of the package. The communication was poor to zero. I messaged the guide via the website weeks before the trip with a question and never received a reply. We did not get any briefs prior to the first morning setting off. The guide only arrived 10 mins before. Which meant everyone was not prepared or organised.
There were last minute additions to our hike that had booked direct with the guide and ended up paying half of what we had and received the same package.
The biggest problem for me and others on the trip was the food, or the lack of it. There was literally zero protein and fats in any of the food provided. The food was repetitive and extremely lacking. Absolutely not enough for grown men undertaking a physical challenge. One boiled egg and some bread for breakfast? A chicken tagine every day with literally one tiny piece of meat to feed 6 people.
I would really not recommend booking with skyhook. They are literally just a middle man and there is zero comms whatsoever.
The guides in country did their best and certainly were good guides once we have had a chat with them about our expectations. But the rest of the package I’m afraid was exceptionally poor. with some experience of the companies and organisations I feel my verdict is fair, and I am comfortable to say, avoid at all costs. And consider booking direct or with another company.
I would not use skyhook again!
Reply by Atlas Vertical:
Hi Joel
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that the hike itself went well, congratulations on the achievement!
Very sorry to hear that other aspects or communication was disappointing in any way.
Lahouceine (our Toubkal host) is usually very responsive and we're sorry that he didn't get back to you sooner to confirm that your departure was guaranteed. As a standard policy on Skyhook, listed trips are guaranteed to run. We are sorry if this caused any concern.
As a small company, the Skyhook team takes pride in finding and working with local hosts to deliver the best possible experience. Trips and logistics are organised by the locals which is why we put you in direct contact with your host through the message system as well as providing a contact number for faster communication (visible on the booking dashboard). As a third contact point, guests are able to contact the Skyhook team through the website. We've tried to make this as easy as possible and are always on hand to answer any questions or help out where we can. We generally get back within an hour during workdays or give the host a prod if they have missed messages.
We've noted your concerns and will address these with the host. We generally find that this trip is excellent value for the price but do understand that there is always room for improvement. Your advice is invaluable in this regard, thanks again for sharing.
We wish you many more adventures in the future.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Overall a great experience. The food was much better than expected if a little similar each day. The guide was attentive at times but could do with slowing the pace down especially when reaching higher altitude.
The standout for me was capturing the amazing sunrise!
Highly recommend this trip.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
We had a fantastic trip. We were so well looked after. The food was great and plentiful. The guides were brilliant - we felt really safe in their hands and they were fun and friendly too. It was a tough hike - especially the long descent back to Imlil after the summit but we had incredible weather and the views were just spectacular at the summit. It was a fabulous experience all round and we would definitely recommend it.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
I recently completed the Everest Base Camp trek, and it truly was the trip of a lifetime! The entire experience was very well organised by Himalayan Leisure and Upendra the Director in Kathmandu. I cannot thank the team enough for making it seamless and enjoyable. From pick-up at the airport, to checkin at the hotel and the briefing all was sorted in a way to make it easy and all questions were answered. The reverse process after the hike too was easy and seamless.
A huge shout-out to our guide, Aasham, who went above and beyond to ensure everything worked out perfectly. His knowledge, patience, and attention to detail made the trek not only manageable but thoroughly enjoyable. He was always there to motivate, guide, and share insights about the region. Tashi delek.
If you're considering this trek, I wholeheartedly recommend this operator. From start to finish, everything met my expectations. Thank you for an unforgettable journey!
A few tips for the winter hikers:
- Bring more warm close for the teahouses. This is the time you will feel the cold. In the sun during the hike the temperatures are just perfect.
- Check if there are options (at cost) to have a bit of a warmer night. Some teahouses might have some nice add ons like electric blankets. I paid an extra for single occupancy with bathroom/toilet, where available. Was worth it!
- Make your water bottle a 'hot water bottle' and put it in your sleeping bag in the night. Nice side effect you have warm water in the morning to drink and brush your teeth.
- Bring a warm hat for the night and some earplugs (these dogs!)
- Don't get neurotic about water supply. There are drinking options all along the way in the start and check with your guide towards the end.
- Follow your guides advise regarding food and drinks
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Trek (12-Days)
Our guide Hassan Armde led our group for 2.5 days for Toubkal. Being a local from the Atlas region, he was very passionate and proud to show us parts of his town while walking up the trail, chatting with the locals we passed. He created a great group dynamic right away. He is very patient and funny with a great sense of humor, he made us all laugh while we talked and got to know each other. Our group was half experienced and half beginners and he was always very clear about what was going to happen with the plan each day and what we are to do. Any time we asked for anything or had any questions, he got it done right away to make us feel comfortable in order for us to enjoy to the fullest our trip and our experience during this excursion. During the day of the summit, he made sure we were all together, we went at a good pace that was good for everyone, he took photos of us when we were too cold to take out our phones. This was one of the best summit treks that I've had with a great group dynamic and with everyone being able to make it to the top without any problems or injuries. If you are thinking of hiking Toubkal, ask for Hassan :)!! Thank you again for this great experience, I will come back again for sure. If I come back for a trek in Morocco, I will hope to have Hassan again (he does treks not only in the Atlas region but in other parts of Morocco!!). See you all soon, Samantha.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Really great trip! Hassan Armde was the best guide - super helpful, kind and knowledgeable! He made me feel really safe at all times! Please give him a bonus because he really deserves it! The only thing I would say that could have been improved was the food at the mountain refuge - perhaps more variety / larger quantities because was a bit hungry! Other than that couldn’t fault the adventure! Thank you!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Had a great trip with Ismail and his team. Mount Toubkal is an impressive hike, tough and really rewarding. The group were great and was lovely getting to meet everyone. Thanks team 🤗
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Wow ! , what an experience. Transport, accommodation and food excellent. The hike is up a stunning valley to the mountain refuge which is the last stop before the summit. A tough early morning climb to see the sunrise over the mountain was emotional but magical . The local guides, Mohammad, Hassan and Akram made sure everyone reached the summit safely whilst sharing their knowledge of the area with a smile.
A brilliant trip!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
WOW!!! This trip was absolutely amazing! Our guide Rayner Ruiz was top notch, and we had a terrific bus driver and mechanic as well. The trip went very smoothly, the selected restaurants were great, the cycling was wonderful..... And I LOVED staying in private casas. If you have ever had any desire to go to Cuba, I HIGHLY recommend this trip! It was cultural, educational, fun, and very special. It will stay with me for a very long time.
Travelled on: Cuba Cycling Tour
It was a good trip. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to the top of Toubkal due to weather conditions. And completely missed sunset and sunrise in the desert due to bad timing.
But we had some good moments and the guides were very helpful
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Wicked trip good local guilds with knowledge of the surrounding area and other maintains with 25 hour service and always did there best to help with whatever you wonted or needed
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
Had the most amazing experience a top trip!!
Hard but so worth it
Pujan, Tashi and Benja were the nicest friendliest people and so helpful
Their knowledge of area was first class
Not forgetting Dikmam, Lanka, Ras and Prashant our loyal and strong porters
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
Our trek to Everest Base Camp with Freedom Adventure was a memorable experience, thanks to the incredible efforts of Pujan and his dedicated team. Their professionalism and teamwork truly stood out, making the journey smooth and enjoyable.
Pujan is a born leader with deep knowledge of the trail and passion for the mountains. His ability to create a positive atmosphere within the group while ensuring everyone's safety and well-being was truly admirable. His constant encouragement and enthusiasm motivated us during the most challenging parts of the trek.
The assistants, Tashi and Benja, provided invaluable support throughout the trek.
Whether it was helping with logistics, checking in on our well-being, or ensuring meals were ready on time, they were always there for us.
Their efforts added a layer of comfort to what could have been a much more demanding journey. They have great potential to lead groups. Would love to see them do this soon!
The porters-Dikman, Lanka, Ras, and Prashant were remarkable in their hard work and reliability. They performed their tasks with quiet strength and a positive attitude that we deeply appreciated. Without them we could have mever make it to the top. Absolutely invaluable!
The entire team worked seamlessly together to make this trek as smooth as possible, allowing us to focus on the stunning scenery and the incredible experience of reaching Everest Base Camp. While the agency provided the framework, it was the team on the ground that made this journey so special.
We would love to trek with this team again!
Vera and Rado
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
Had an amazing time on this adventure, I found the trip well organised and well set out with a good pace to the trek. The team leader was great, sharing helpful information along the way, and his whole team was excellent our porters names are Dikman,Lanka,Ras, Prashant and assistant name Tashi,Benja
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
What an awesome trip this was! Had a great time made some amazing memories. The service from all the team at freedom adventures from start to finish was excellent, trek leader pujan was very knowledgeable and between him and his two assistants benja and tashi and the porters ras,lanka,Prashant,dikman they made the whole trip as smooth as possible
10/10 would recommend :)
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
Food and experience were amazing, well tread and fed the whole way.
Mohammed & Hussain were great guides and the mountain GOAT’s.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Great experience and well run and organised, all meals freshly prepared for you. Couldn’t have asked more from Mohammed and Hassan our guides, were friendly, helpful, patient and great company
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Great trip, food was good and plenty of it. Our guides Mohammed and Hassan were professional, great to be around and patient.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Wasn’t really sure what to expect but the whole trip was pretty awesome from start to finish! Great bunch of guys and gals, our guides Mohamed and Hussain were excellent, accommodating, knowledgeable and humorous, the food was amazing, couldn’t ask for more really. My first trip like this, I will be doing more!
It’s a great trip if you want to challenge yourself and get some awesome views, it was spectacular.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Trip was perfect in so many ways! So many marvelous things during 6 days! Sunrise at Mount Toubkal as well as sunset in Sahara will always have a special place in my heart!
We had an awesome group with best possible guides. Mohammad and Hassan are real professionals who took care that our trip was such a great experience. Safety was really well taken care of by them both and they were really supportive and informative on everything.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
We had a great experience with skyhook, summiting Toubkal and experienceing the Sahara. Our guides, Mohammad and Hassan were both capable and professional. Both were notably well respected by the local people we met along the way. We felt very safe with our competent bus driver. Accomodation was comfortable and meals were of a high standard. I would highly recommend this trip to the hiking community. Thanks a million to the people in our group for making the trip even more enjoyable. Phelim & Mairead
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
To see the beauty of Mount Toubkal and The isolation of it, to get with great team work from our guides to get everyone up and down safely, to see Morocco and it’s natural beauty and learn from history , The food was absolutely great, To the of the beautiful Sahara, i’m team of people that I met with this brilliant experience that I will never forget I am so thankful to skyhook and it’s brilliant guides forgiving me the experience , fitness levels are so important for this trip as it’s not an easy one. And not for the faint of
heart., And to the brilliant people that made that made the journey with me I thank them,
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Another great experience with Skyhook 😊 The whole trip was amazing with spectacular views the whole time. The night sky full of stars, sunrise on the top of Mount Toubkal and sunset in the Sahara. The local people are so friendly and hospitable. And the food is absolutely delicious. Everything was very well organized. I felt safe and looked after at all times. Thank you to our experienced and very patient guides Mohammad and Hassan and Skyhook for this incredible experience.
p.s. the most amazing thing about such trips is meeting new people, making friends and sharing all the joy together. Thanks to everyone ❤️
Irma
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
This was an excellent experience. Mohammed and Hassan were our guides on Toubkal. Two top class men and made sure everyone and every detail was looked after to the best. Mohammed came to the Sahara with us and sightseeing along the way. I would recommend this trip and experience to anyone. Thank you Mohammed and Hassan. Regards Jim O Neill Ireland
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
I had a great time and it was very apparent along the way that the team from Cuban Adventures -Raynar and crew- was mostly responsible for it.
We had to deal with the back side of a hurricane and changes had to be made on the fly. It all went seamlessly. It’s a beautiful country to bike through and I’m very happy I did it.
Travelled on: Cuba Cycling Tour
Great trip. Local guides were spot on. Everyone so friendly, polite and hospitable.
Only blemish would be the refuge on Toubkal. Sleeping in a small room of 26 is “interesting “. Walls were damp with condensation running down the walls on to the bunks and pillows.Will definitely book another trip soon though.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
A massive thank you to Skyhook for making our trip to Mount Toubkal so trouble free. The hotel and guides were first class which just left us to enjoy the hike to the top.
The others in our group of 11 added to the commeraderie that will give memories for life
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Well organised , accommodation before and after refuge great , kind of family home style which was unexpected The refuge was what it was !!
Guides were professional and friendly Hakim and Akim (maybe wrong name !)
Stunning scenery as expected and a lot harder than any of us imagined
Food on trip better than imagined
Will most definitely book something else with sky hook in future.
Richard , 2 -4 nov
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Atlas Mountains are amazing and I really enjoyed the walk.
However having done several previous treks with other companies the organisation of this one was lacking.
We waited around 1.5 hours at pick up place for transport to arrive
Refuge was expected to be extremely basic but we were all also put into one room on the other nights of accommodation making sleeping a lot harder
Guides were good at providing the basics but didn’t give any background information on the region or any other interesting facts
Food was basic especially compared to other groups in the refuge
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
The tour was amazing in that all the activities were fantastic, especially the white water rafting. Accommodation basic but fine. Food local but delicious. Our tour guide Jonathon did his job but seemed bored and even complained of being tired. It was our first time and he did not have the energy & enthusiasm that would have created more excitement. It was obvious that he had done it for years. Other guides were taking photos, videos, making it fun for their groups. Your rating 4/5 due to guide but would highly recommend doing tour to friends with another guide.
Travelled on: Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu
It’s took a week or so to find the words to describe how bad the communication was… I was travelling from Bristol to Glasgow. I got on my train as planned at 8am but was told to get off 30 minutes later due to a lorry hitting a bridge and sending masonry on to the tracks closing them all. At 8.50am I let Simon know that I was going to be late for my pick up in Glasgow to no reply!! I then got a taxi go Worcestershire and waited 2 hours for another train to take to me to Manchester and all with in that time STILL no reply and around 6-7 failed call attempts and 10 messages. 10.45 I let Simon know from the Mountaineering team (he was going to be my guide) that 5pm was the time I would arrive instead of 3pm as planned, Simon eventually decided to message back at 12.15pm, 1 hour and 30 minutes later to tell me that was to late and he wouldn’t get me at this point I made over 15 calls and 30 messages to be told that. Be aware skyhooks stand by this level of customer service and communication as they’ve told me in emails there happy he did everything he could. If anyone would like the evidence of this I’ll gladly send it over via email.. it’s provably a blessing I didn’t do the 3 peaks with Simon after how bad his communication is and his problem with taking a call!!
Reply by Mountaineerin Ltd:
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are sorry to hear the issues with your travel however we cannot be responsible for issues with joining or onward travel. Although you were going to arrive late there were still several options for you to join the trip which were communicated to you. All of these options would have gotten you to Fort William on time to join the event and these were explained.
Communication was as swift as possible with our team delivering the event on the day and we do advise all clients to take out suitable trip insurance should such events occur.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
The challenge was excellent but not at all happy with the execution. Pick up was late. Accommodation was basic but pleasant. The transport during the trip was horrendous. Car sick on every journey due to lack of space, aggressive driving, particularly of roundabout but also not slowing down for potholes or speedbumps. Additionally hike guide set pace which was too fast for some members. It was concerning that on multiple occasions and in poor weather and visibility that the guide was out of sight for long periods of time. Some group members were left feeling like they were a drag on the rest of the team and unwanted on the challenge. This atmosphere eminated from the guide and their singling out of certain people. Will not book again. A great shame.
Reply by Mountaineerin Ltd:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we’re glad you thought the challenge was excellent but obviously disappointed to hear you found it less than perfect. We do endeavour to deliver a 24 hour challenge as advertised which does mean the guide needs to set a pace appropriate to work toward this. Transport is also delivered in a professional manner with services fully insured and licensed appropriately, we do appreciate that different seats in the vehicle make for a different experience for example the ride in the far rear can be a little more bouncy than the front. Thank you for joining us regardless and we do hope you managed to find some enjoyment from the weekend.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Great professional experience, would definitely recommend to anyone. Thanks for helping me achieve my goals. Simon is a top bloke ensuring we got destinations safe and our guide George was fantastic. Thank you.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Best experience of my life! Our guide (Jonathan) went above and beyond. He was respectful, very knowledgeable, and on top of everything. He answered all of our questions and was a joy to be around.
Travelled on: Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu
We recently embarked on a challenging 16 days Everest Base Camp Trek on 18 October 2024 with a locally based company, Freedom Adventures.
It became our best vacation ever!
The whole trekking experience was made even more memorable by the exceptional professionalism and kindness of our guide, Asman Rai & our porter, Akash Tamang from Freedom Adventures.
Their unwavering dedication in ensuring our safety and comfort throughout the trek was truly commendable.
Asman Rai extensive knowledge of the mountains, surrounding areas and cultures, warm and caring character made the whole trek a joyous and fulfilling adventure.
Asman Rai & Akash Tamang went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, making us feel supported and motivated every step of the way.
They never walked far ahead or far behind us throughout the trek. They were always closed beside us all the way.
We were called "4-Handsome men Team", always cheering one another, sometime dancing with Nepali mountain songs while taking our rest stop, just to stay positive and happy, when the going got tough, tougher.... This small things made the whole trek more bearable and easy to manage.
We were immensely grateful for their expertise, kindness and always with a positive energy in them which elevated the whole EBC and that made this vacation the best vacation ever!
Thank you Asman Rai, Akash Tamang & Freedom Adventures!
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
This trip was organised and led by Freedom Adventures, based in Nepal. This is my second Skyhook adventure, and I can confidently say that this was a far better managed experience than the other (which was also really great, by the way). We had several interactions with Freedom Adventures on the run up to the trek beginning, and as a result organised some sightseeing trips in Nepal with them before the trek began. At the start of the trek we met our guide, and someone from their office based in Kathmandu, they both explained everything we needed, ran through a kit list check, and even took us to buy any missing items from a reputable shop. This was invaluable as they were able to advise based on recent conditions what we might need in addition, or what we could potentially leave in Kathmandu.
Conditions in Nepal had been particularly bad over the prior weeks with poor weather causing landslides and travel disruption. Our guide ensured that any changes in timings, routes, and everything was all factored in, and we arrived at our connecting flight from Ramechhap in good time, where our guide once again found out what was going on with flights, and organised everything we needed. Flights were, predictably bad and had been cancelled for days due to bad visibility, however through pulling strings he was able to arrange an alternative that got us to the front of the queue.
This really set the tone for the next two weeks of our actual trek. The freedom adventure guide had his ear to the ground constantly and was aware of any issues before they materialised. He was able to factor in and adapt plans, and ensure we kept to our strict timeline of trekking, and acclimatisation needed for us to safely reach our goal of Everest Base Camp.
But here's the thing. Our guide is only 24. He's half our age, and possessed the organisation and communication skills of someone many years their senior. That he also became a great friend along the way just reinforced how great a fit the guide was for us.
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes
A trip of numerous frustrations.
Whilst all the people were great on this trip, we did suffer from numerous delays and issues.
A heads-up on the humongous, 2 hour + delays getting through Marrakesh airport security would have been much appreciated.
The knock-on from this was that we then, before being shipped up to the hotel, waited another 2 hours in Marrakesh for a group to arrive. A cut-off and continue after 30 minutes should have been implemented.
Our trip coincided with some very inclement weather: our flight bags were carried on mules to the overnight stays but contents arrived damp. More care should have been taken with covering the bags.
The refuge hut was a bit of a surprise - our dorm had 26 beds arranged on 2 levels. Each mattress is tight up against it's neighbour - be careful if you roll around in your sleep! Boots were required to be taken off on arrival in the refuge - so if you hadn't considered bringing camp shoes, you had wet socks for the duration. It'd be worthwhile adding extra shoes these to the kit list...
There were only 3 toilets for the whole refuge - no where near enough as everyone is obviously being woken at the same time to head out for the summit, and other times there's also usually a big queue.
On our summit morning, we woke at 4am to check the weather. Unfortunately the storm hadn't moved on, and so it was decided it was too dangerous to continue. A bit of a shame but I concur it was the right thing to do.
For me, the walking pace was very slow, which made it much more tiring to be so far off my usual pace. Maybe being able to split the group would be better? A number of people in the group suffered from sickness or (likely) altitude issues. Again splitting the group could have benefited those.
The positives! : The accommodation and service at Imlil were great - plenty of tea (!), ample, and varied, food. Comfortable room - mine was a 2 bed room with my partner. The walks were through stunning scenery. As already mentioned, the group (14 of us) were all great to be with and share life stories as we hiked, or spent meals together. The Skyhook team were all very friendly and supportive throughout.
Overall, I'd say the trip has given me many new memories and experiences, which is what I take these trips for. These will input into further trips and maybe focus me on smaller groups..
One tip - be aware that not many shops/restaurants take cards - or are reticent in doing so.. Get sufficient local currency! You'll see better rates by changing money at the various bureaus than using Euro's; which is widely accepted.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Just about to leave Morocco after a fantastic week. Mount Toubkal was a challenge due to the weather(snow from the refuge) but our guide delayed the start and helped us summit. Then the Sahara was magical and a huge contrast. Long days traveling but we knew that would be the case. Fantastic value for money as well looked after with food etc. I was a solo traveler but were in a great group.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Great experience from Atlas Vertical in country with Lahouceine sorting all the logistics. Great value for money with transfers, food, guides and accommodation included. Mohammed and an additional guide that joined him called Abdul were amazing and the mule handler/chef was also fantastic at the Toubkal refuge providing all the food and taking spare baggage.
All in all a great value for money trek and get away from reality, experiencing Morocco’s mountain scenery at its finest.
Tips:
Make sure you have what’s on the kit list particularly around the colder/winter seasons.
Make sure you’ve got the name of the hotel in Imlil before arriving at passport control as they ask for profession, hotel and stay duration.
Might be an idea to but a local SIM card for WhatsApp etc which are available in the exit hall after baggage collection.
Thanks to Skyhook and Atlas Vertical for a great experience .
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
An amazing Kilimanjaro trip! We did the Lemosho 7 day route and our guide, Lawrence, was super helpful and supported us the whole way, along with our assistant guide, Lawrence. The food on the mountain was excellent, and you are fed very well! I'd recommend confirming any dietary requirements prior and beginning the tour to ensure there are suitable options.
The porters were amazing and we were very grateful of their support, with our belongings, the amazing food, assistance and not forgetting supporting us on summit day. A healthy tip is recommended!
If you are looking to donate hiking gear/clothing, I'd recommend bringing this out with you.
We had such a great trip, I'd recommend Ashante Tours!
Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Lemosho (7 Day Route)
Amazing trip, all what was promised in description had been delivered. Great price and quality. I felt safe all time. Guided were very helpful. Food was amazing. Recommended to everyone 😊
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
The Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert adventure was an unforgettable experience. The trip was perfectly organised, the accommodation was comfortable, and the food was consistently delicious. The staff were outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive. This trip was truly a remarkable journey.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
What an incredible adventure from start to finish. Amazing guides, great people, spectacular scenery, beautiful country.
I cannot recommend highly enough. An absolute must do trip and I will defiantly be using Skyhook again in the future
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Great tour, guides couldn’t have been any better! The amazing food and accommodation made the experience even more memorable.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
What a experience this trip was and the guides were top class 🤝 there to help and very friendly, this group was epic and was great meeting them all
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
What can I say. From start to finish we were looked after so good and was so organised. Transfers were perfect. Food and breakfast was great. Hotel was nice. Refuge was full but we had the option to sleep under the stars in a tent which was a great experience. Guides were brilliant to, They even made a birthday cake off there own back for one of the people on the group which was a nice touch. All in all was a great 4day trip. Great value for money. Higher recommended ❤️
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Such an amazing experience, from start to finish. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The whole trip was very well organised and professional. The food provided during the trip was lovely and fresh, and accomodation provided was great. Honestly couldn't fault the trip.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
All in all a very good trip , well planned out, the guides were great and accommodation was good. Only a couple of issues. 1 , would have been nice to have been picked up a little earlier from marrakesh, we was wondering around all day until 730pm after having to check out of our hotel at 11am also was quite late by time we got there and ate etc that night.
2, some of the meals provided didn't have much cards needed for energy other than bread , more rice ,pasta or oats would have been ideal, very important to get the correct diet when expending so much energy.
3, a little more freedom with the pace on the trek, we had 3 guides, splitting us into 3 groups based on ability and speed would have been ideal, found we was waiting around a lot at times and out in the sun longer than we needed to be also tripping up over people infront of us going slower . Other than that thoroughly enjoyed it and am booking another trip soon 👍.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Group size far too big, 27 in total. Unlike previous trips this meant very limited interaction with guide. Food not great in refuge, breakfast just bread and jam, not ideal when about to attempt difficult trek could do with some more calories in you.
Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)
We had a fantastic group and it was such an amazing experience. Fast pace all the way. Rob Swindle our guide was amazing. He took time to check if everyone was okay and he was so encouraging to everyone. O really it was an amazing experience. Will definitely do it again and again.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
This was my first time with Skyhook and first climbing a non-UK mountain. The support from start to end was fantastic and accommodated the range of speeds our group of 12 had. Make sure to take toilet roll to the refuge and hand gel is recommended. Loved it!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Myself and my husband completed the Mount Toubkal trek in October 2024. I believe others had booked onto our trek but pulled out at the last minute due to illness, this meant we were the only 2 people on our trek. At first I was a little nervous about this but it turned out to make the experience even better as we had a "private" tour guide and shared memorable experiences with each other and our guide.
Our guide Abdul made our trip what it was. He worked tirelessly to ensure we were always happy and safe on the mountain. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humour, we shared many funny moments together. He even gave me his gloves at the summit as my hands were still cold (despite having gloves of my own).
The food was also excellently prepared by our chef and muleteer, with extra generous portions to keep you fuelled. The logistics were all taken care of - extremely impressive and professional.
Don't forget to take cash with you into the mountains and tip generously. The incredible guides, chefs and muleteers work relentlessly and often run back-to-back treks without a break at peak season (up to 4 per week!). We were aching the days following our trip and could believe our guide woke up the next day to do it all again.
What an experience! One we'll remember forever.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Really unbelievable trip , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Guide Jan , made our trip so memorable,
From pre trip contact on WhatsApp to airport pickup , hotel , food , walking ,scenery, everything was first class .
My 4th Skyhook trip and honestly can not recommend this trip highly enough .
Travelled on: Hike the High Tatras & Slovak Paradise
Has a fantastic couple of days hiking in the high Tatra and the Slovak paradise. The Sucha Bela gorge especially good fun. Jan was a great guide and kept us motivated and showed us the routes and was attentive to our needs. Jan also enjoyed himself foraging for giant mushrooms in the forests- which the overnight hotel then cooked for us. Overall it was a great short break. Would go back the Tatras again. Thanks
Travelled on: Hike the High Tatras & Slovak Paradise
Darmir Eva Tony and Mitch...what can I say other than Wow. An amazing company both professionally and in person. Tony was the best guide ever. A total clam in any crisis. Full of knowledge and fun facts. DARMIR what a dude. He went above and beyond for me and for everyone. I am so grateful to have met you all. What a trip !!!!
Travelled on: Rafting, Canyoning & Kayaking on Croatia's Cetina River
What can I say, absolutely loved every minute of my 3 Peaks challenge last weekend. Kev B our guide was excellent. We had every weather known to man but thoroughly enjoyed it. I won’t lie it was hard going but the views and sense of achievement after was great. I’ll definitely be looking at booking something else.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Our guide Kev was fantastic, the hotel was really good, the transport was well organised. Skyhooks process of accepting people onto a "challenge" was poor and made what should have been an excellent experience very disappointing. The fact that one of the participants had the guide carry his bag from the first mile of the first mountain was an absolute joke. I shall never be booking a "challenge" through Skyhook again. For this type of activity I suggest you find like minded people who you personally know and trust will take it as seriously as you do. To not complete this in the 24 hours because of others lack of preparation was so frustrating.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Got what i paid for.
However customers left at Hotel when they left early....she had to get Taxi to airport.
guide wile was knowledgeable didn't pass any information on about mountain!
Guide left people behind on return journey and failed to inform the group of return location !
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Trip of a lifetime! This was excellent value for money. Atlas organised the trip very well and was on hand to help with any questions via whatsapp and on arrival. Muhammad was an amazing guide on the hike - super patient, kind and a true expert in his field - guiding us all with care and enthusiam to the summit!
Definitely recommend!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
really amazing experience, highly recommend. beautiful views, good hiking, nice accommodation on the first and third night, fresh food made by chefs. everything really is included: equipment like head torches/ sleeping bags if you don't have them, all the transfers
only issue was miscommunication on first day, the guide left the central Marrakech meeting point early to go to the airport. I was there at 7:25 but they had already left, so I had to get a taxi alone to the airport to meet the group. this was organised last minute very well by lahouciene but easily could have been avoided
guides were really lovely and knowledgeable , would have been nice if they told the group more about the region at breaks / free time
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
I really enjoyed this trip. It is a great introduction to hiking at altitude.The group was a mixture of guys and girls ranging from early 20's up to 60 years old. The guides were able to keep a pace that suited such a diverse group expertly.
The accommodation was basic but homely comfortable and charming.
The food was the biggest surprise, we were given gorgeous meals and plenty of it.
As for the mountain the views from the top are spectacular. I would recommend anyone to do this trip. 5 stars
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
This was a fantastic experience. Our guide, Lukas, was fabulous. He really looked after us. Nothing was too much trouble. Loved the kayaking in the fjords, wild camping on the shore and walking up to, and above, Pulpit Rock. I'd definitely recommend this trip!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
The trip was amazing. Lukas our guide was great. Friendly, helpful, full of good advice and useful tips. Also very patient! He cooked us lovely food and looked after us all really well. The scenery was amazing and the weather was even pretty good! Would definitely recommend.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
This was an amazing adventure. Between our guide Kush and our assistant guide Benja we could not have asked for more. They were not only professional and informative but also knew how to lighten the mood when the trekking got tough. Every step of the journey was challenging and breath taking at the same time. From nights in the tea houses to sunrise on the mountains it was more than we expected or hoped for. Hats off to Skyhook and Freedom Adventures for the trip of a lifetime.
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)
Did the 12-day EBC hike with Lal as our guide and Aidhan as our porter! No regrets, as they really looked after us throughout the hike! We encountered some bad weather at the higher altitude and many groups didn't make it to EBC. However, with Lal's 20+ years of experience, he took us safely through and we managed to reach the destination! So thankful for him. The hike was made more difficult with continuous rain & snow as it was still end Sep (end Monsoon season). We managed to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla to start the hike, instead of taking a jeep to the other domestic airport. The trails and teahouses were not as crowded too, making it a better experience. When we left in early Oct, we could see the crowds start to come in. We also topped up for a private toilet in most of the teahouses, which was quite convenient and sometimes comes with hot showers and charging in the room. Upendra was also responsive to our questions prior to our trip and made things very seamless for us, including baggage and airport transfer. Overall, would highly recommend them!
Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Trek (12-Days)
Our guide Sandra was amazing, from the start worked hard to ensure we had the best time. Unfortunately we had poor weather lots of rain which made our wild camping experience tricky dispite having the right clothing for the conditions the camping equipment and site (which was swamp like) was inadequate for our needs from the start . No dry areas to pitch tents. The tents leaked, our guide had to cook in pouring rain with no cover, no where to shelter to eat and sit together and no contingency plan for weather conditions. No where to dry anything. Yes we signed up for wild camping but feel for future clients the camping equipment and camp site needs to be updated and reviewed. The kayacking was amazing and equipment was brilliant, the food was great 😊 as was the hike.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
An absolutely amazing experience, made exceptional by the professionalism of both guides whether you're an experienced canoeist or a complete novice.
The scenery was breathtaking and every need was catered for...... fantastic.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
There’s no such thing as bad weather in Scotland and you only can get wet to the skin!
A trip of many emotions, it’s challenging in all the right ways and such a sense of accomplishment. I felt safe all the time as a solo traveller and included within the group it was a holiday I will never forget…
So negatives … the weather can make certain parts more challenging but that is character building 🤣
Positives … the guides are friendly and inclusive, the food was way better than I expected (thanks Geoff) and if you don’t know how to do something they teach you and check you are ok :) including putting a tent up and learning how to paddle etc etc
Overall if you’re considering this I would say go for it; but be prepared to be cold and wet at times, tired and a little achy 🤣 read the kit list well and ensure u have the things you really need! Oh and remember to look up the scenery is awesome!
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Amazing experience to get away from the daily routine and enjoy the scenery of the canal and lochs. Geoff and Chucky are fantastic - always up for a laugh and push the trip forward whatever the weather. Definitely recommend this to anyone.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
On my way home from this adventure. Had a great time. Brilliant guides in Chucky and Geoff, engaging, full of stories, and looked out for us all. The food catered for all needs, just let them know beforehand. The snack bucket went down a treat 😀 Plenty of challenges whether it be from canoeing, wind and waves, rain, cold toes ( get your footwear right) or wild camping and all it entails. You really don't need many clothes, work on layers. A head torch makes life easier with free hands. A battery pack is handy for charging your phone for all the photos. Good waterproofs are an essential against the wind and rain potential. A hat can hide all manners of hair sins!
If you want something to gently challenge you, make new friends and connect you with nature then this is great thing to do. A mix of couples, friends and solo travellers quickly got to know each other and have fun. Definitely recommend.🙂
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Had a fabulous time, our guides Sam and Pete did an amazing job, after seeing the weather forecast they decided the safest and greatest chance of completing the trip, was to do the trip in reverse. This enabled us to sail our canoes over Loch Ness, now known to us as The Ness. We encountered other trips and tour operators which started a day after ours and coming from the other direction, they were having a tough time battling the wind direction.
We met some great people and have already arranged to meet up with a few.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
The guides were exceptional ( thank you Pete and Sam ) . The journey was varied and we enjoyed the challenge of some choppy water on Loch Ness. I’m looking forward to booking my next adventure.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
This trip was absolutely amazing. We had the best guides in Sam and Pete. They had researched the weather so we started at Inverness, this decision meant we managed to complete the entire trip, where other groups did not.
We stayed on the banks of the lochs with home cooked food which Sam mostly cooked. The trip catered for vegans and vegetarians.
We simply had the best time and as a group bonded really well.
I can't recommend this trip enough. You get highly skilled guides, excellent food and a really amazing experience 10/10
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Our rafting, canyoning & kayaking trip on Cetina River was a wonderful experience! It was very well organised and a good combination of different adventurous activities. The accommodation in the old town of Omiš was superb. Our local guides from Malduk agency - Eva, Dado and Toni - really did an excellent job! We timely received all the relevant information and instructions, as well as answers to our queries and requests. The transfers and necessary logistics worked out without any problems. While sometimes out of the comfort zone, we always felt safe and in good hands. Overall, it was a memorable and exciting trip, highly recommend!
Travelled on: Rafting, Canyoning & Kayaking on Croatia's Cetina River
A fantastic experience was had by the group I met up with.
The accommodation was very good and the food was wonderful.
The experiences were good fun with the canyoning being the most challenging. I would recommend eating and drinking plenty beforehand to ensure you have enough energy for the 4 hours you are out.
The pickups were all on time and can thoroughly recommend the trip.
Travelled on: Rafting, Canyoning & Kayaking on Croatia's Cetina River
All in all fantastic trip. Toni, the rafting and kayaking guide, is amazing. Funny, reliable, knowledgeable and good looking. Whole organization was impeccable. We loved our apartment in the old part of Omiš town. Canyoning was more challenging than I thought, but it was safe and great.
Travelled on: Rafting, Canyoning & Kayaking on Croatia's Cetina River
Wow... What an experience. This was my first solo holiday, it did not disappoint. The guides were fantastic, it was an experience that I will most certainly cherish these memories. Also, the friends made whilst on the trip.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Amazing how much Skyhook packed into six days for this expedition. The quality of the locations, experiences, guides, and the value for money were exceptional.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
A fantastic, well organised trip. Everything ran perfectly and the Guides Mo and Mustapha were brilliant. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending or booking another trip with Skyhook.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Do not hesitate to book this trip! What an absolutely fantastic experience! I loved every second of it :) Our guides were very professional and made sure our whole group was safe and extremely well taken care of. Food was delicious!
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
What an incredible 4 days we have just had kayaking and hiking to Pulpit rock. Breath taking scenery, from the gentle slopes with cabins and farms over to the dramatic fjord, and the climb was stunning. We were very lucky with sunny weather, so much easier for being outside all day and camping, and we lucked out with our group, including Adam our extremely knowledgeable, calm yet enthusiastic to show us incredible nature (including a night kayak to see bioluminescent algae). A real outdoor adventure weekend that was very memorable.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Fantastic trip that was very
smootly run.
All the accommodation was clean and very comfortable.
I would highly recommend this exciting experience! We had a fabulous time
Thanks to Kev our Guide and Darren our Driver .
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks in 3 Days
Just back from this trip. I enjoyed it thoroughly . It was busy, we got to see and do loads. The guide, muleateers and driver were great. Would totally recommend skyhook.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
I had a wonderful experience on this trip, meeting some amazing people. Our guide Sandra was exceptional. Mature beyond her years, she gave us a wonderful insight into this amazing place. A true nature lover, we got to see this part of the world through her eyes. She appreciates nature, is in tune with the landscape and the ecosystem and brings this knowledge and passion to the fore. She is experienced ,safe, kind, a wonderful teacher and rustles up an amazing meal from seemingly nowhere. We swam, kayaked, hiked, watched seals, spotted star fish and Blue Mussels and sat around the fire sharing stories. I can’t rate this trip highly enough
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Amazing trip exceeded all expectations. Sam and James were the perfect hosts
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
This was a fantastic experience. The whole group were great fun and our two guides, Geoff and Chris, were brilliant. Both have been doing this trip for many years and were very experienced being able to deal with any situation to make the whole thing a very relaxed and enjoyable time. Some days can be long and you'll feel like you've worked up an appetite by the end of the day.
Campside evening meals prepared by our guides were excellent , but the most impressive thing was the way they managed to ensure the weather stayed dry and sunny all week with light winds. Still don't know how you did this lads!
So if you want a week away from the rat race, with a sense of adventure, stunning views good company, then I thoroughly recommend this trip.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
100% recommend!!!!!!!
This trip was fantastic and i would do it again. Our tour guides Sam and James were just amazing, they made great food, relaxed atmosphere, smiles and laughter all the way and knew we were in safe hands the whole trip. Cant thank you guys enough. Got home last night, sore but still cant stop smiling. Brilliant 😁😁😁😁
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
A great trip and amazing experience, Sam & James were the perfect guides (and chefs !) we were blessed with good weather and lots of laughs, would definitely recommend
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Fantastic trip, the guides were both outstanding and very knowledgeable and great cooks
The team came from all over the UK and work very well together
Would recommend this trip to everyone who wants a try out canoeing and like to challenge themselves
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Loved it! It goes without saying that the scenery was breathtaking, but I wasn’t prepared for just how stunning it would be. And it was so peaceful, absolute soul food and just the tonic I needed. All smoothed along by a great bunch of people and two fantastic guides, Sam and James, who kept everything running perfectly. As a vegan, I was concerned what the food situation would be like, but I didn’t need to worry, the food was delicious and well balanced for the task.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
An absolutely fantastic trip - can't recommend it enough. A friend and I did this trip along with 8 others between the 16th to 20th of September 2024. It was well organized and superbly overseen by our guides Sam and James - both of whom were brilliant. The ever changing scenery is a joy, the overnight camps were wonderful and the end feeling of achievement is wonderful. It's fairly challenging but something that anyone with a reasonable level of fitness could undertake.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Unfortunately due to medical issues, had to pull out of the trip early. The actual guide, not Grant, was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, and helpful!! Unfortunately, I still have not received the letter that I requested stating that I was forced to pull out due to a medical issue.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Classic Route
This was a fantastic trip - the scenery was amazing, our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and fun. We made great friends with each other in the group.
You do need a fairly good level of fitness ( doing something cardio a few times a week)to get the most out of the holiday and be ready to share in dorms/ showers.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Classic Route
Trip was amazing . Guide Tom very knowledgeable and inspiring . Highlights of the Matterhorn unforgettable . Views were amazing and the group was great a mixture of all ages . From start to finish everything was well organised , accommodation, food and hikes . Be sure to check this one out you won’t be disappointed it’s fabulous 👍
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
I think it’s fantastic what people are able to achieve, however I think it would be better if people’s levels were properly serviced. I was aware of the pace needed to complete the challenge however due to others in the group aiming for a much quicker time, other members of the group got left behind which ruined the experience for me. While my goal was to take part and push myself for charity close to my heart, being forced to work at the pace of the quickest person in the group meant complete failure which as you can imagine was very disheartening. To alleviate this I think having two guides would really help, one at the front one at the back. By no means is this an easy feat to accomplish but you do a disservice when you add extra pressure by only caring about those who were pushing for the faster quicker times.
That being said the people involved were great, although my guide did not check in with me on why I failed the first mountain at all (again seeming only to care about those who were flying at pace) they seemed genuine, and particularly the drivers were very friendly which was good.
The accommodation was poor, while it might be listed as 3 star I’d imagine this is closer to a 1 or 2 star establishment.
Hopefully my constructive criticism helps you create better experiences for those taking part.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
I had an amazing experience on the TMB trip, and our guide Grigor was truly exceptional! He was incredibly knowledgeable, providing interesting insights and anecdotes about the Mont Blanc area, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of throughout the hike. His helpful and caring nature really stood out, making the trip not only enjoyable but also safe and well-organized. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a wonderful outdoor adventure!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fabulous trip. Great scenery, cracking hike, all shared with a lovely group from all around the world. Grigor, our guide, was a real asset with his positivity and humour, sharing his in-depth knowledge of the local environment, encouraging the group, playing to individual strengths and 100% complimenting the overall experience. I will definitely be repeating the experience in the future.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Grigor is a fantastic guide. He is kind and (physically and mentally) fit for the job. I highly recommend this tour. With Grigor, you're in safe hands.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Loved all experience! The mountains, the air, the company, organisation - all! The unforgettable trip would not be possible without our guide Alena! She was very attentive, very helpful and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves mountains and true mountain hiking.
Will definitely continue touring as feel inspired.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What a trip very good and our Guide Alena was very professional kept us at very good speed.
We where also very lucky with fellow hikers.
Thanks for a great trip.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Didn’t cater for more advanced hikers!
Felt like being in kindergarden.
Guide Charles failed to impress me, skipping paying for our bus tickets (when the inspector arrived). Total shambles.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I had an amazing time with our lovely guide Hassan. We saw so many wonderful places and all the local guides were brilliant too.
I would definitely book with Skyhook again as very well organised.
Thank you for a wonderful trip.
Kind regards
Debra Croxford
Travelled on: Morocco Highlights
This was my first hut to hut hiking experience and I was a little apprehensive. I needn't have been. The pace was comfortable and although challenging in places with the rocky terrain underfoot and some steep ascents, it was manageable and the stunning scenery and views certainly made it worthwhile.
The huts we stayed in were basic, as expected but the food was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful in all the ones we stayed in.
It was clear that Ian, our guide was very experienced in several outdoor activities and his passion for the outdoors shone. His communication skills, both before and during the trip meant we all had clear expectations and helped us gel as a group. Safety was always a priority, not just for our group but others we came across on the mountains.
In all, the whole trip, group, guide and most of all the landscape was amazing and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Travelled on: Hut to Hut Hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains
This was an amazing trip, each day unique in its own way. The Pyrenees are breath taking, with jaw dropping scenery beautiful lakes and mountain vistas.
The walk was challenging but doable and the guide ensured the pace was right for the full group. The guys are basic but clean comfortable with friendly staff and great food, the locations of them are amazing.
Our guide was fabulous, his English was excellent and his knowledge of the area was exceptional. Nothing was a problem and I really felt he went above and beyond. If anything I think this trip is underpriced for everything that was included- I would definitely recommend!
Travelled on: Hut to Hut Hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains
Fantastic trip led by Ian, our amazing local guide. The lakes and mountain landscape was stunning, totally beyond expectations. Huts were comfortable in stunning settings, food great - catering to all diets, the sleeping arrangements are shared and cosy ( normal for huts). Hike was a bit challenging re terrain, boulders and rocks, distances and elevation were manageable ( even for me who had broken my ankle in England a few months before). Ian totally made the trip, such a passionate guide who went above and beyond to ensure we all had a wonderful experience. Great to share it with such a lovely group of people.
Travelled on: Hut to Hut Hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains
Great trip, with professional, friendly and informative guides. If you're going to visit do it soon before the area becomes too commercial.
Travelled on: Hike the Peaks of the Balkans
Great guide and group with some testing ascents and beautiful scenery when the mist and rain cleared.
Beautiful views of Mont Blanc on Day 4
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I absolutely love this trip. It does require a good fitness level, a strong knee, hips and the ability to keep a balance at high altitude. The leaders are amazing and the huts are very decent too. Good food and an unbelievable scenery.
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
While I got injured during the hike, the experience was still amazing. Our guide, Akis, did his best to take care of me and make sure I could get safely down the mountain. Staying on the refuge was great—food & service were top-notch. Besides the views, the friendships made within our group were the highlight for me. Thank you, Skyhook!
Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)
Such a great adventure!!
Only reason not 5 star was down to night one accommodation. Also think some daily maps showing route would be super helpful for setting expectations.
Rest of trip was great and I’ll def do another. Was tough though so I’d advise people do train before going!
Our guide, Sabrina, was fab! Very friendly and supportive. Would recommend to anyone.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Had the best time on our 4 day tour through the Alps!! Sabrina was a fantastic guide, very flexible and attentive to the group. A good mix of challenging days and rewarding views. A great way to get a taste of TMB - keen to return to do the whole thing in the future!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Myself and Karen had an absolutely fabulous time on the 4 day Tour Du Mont Blanc trip. Everything was very well organised, our guide - Sabrina - was very kind and patient and made sure that everyone really enjoyed the experience, not matter ability or experience levels.
The trip was more than we expected with an absolutely fantastic bunch of likeminded folks. Memories for a lifetime.
Keith
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was an amazing trip.
Our hosts Eva and Dado were so welcoming and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time.
Our group consisted of around 10. 6 of us solo travellers, one couple and one mum and son. We all got on really well and there was no pressure to spend every minute together.
Accommodation is basic but good. Restaurant has good choices and good quality.
Canyoning was my favourite but be warned it is challenging. I booked on for zip too which was amazing!
Sea kayak was ok but bit boring. I’m an adrenaline junkie though!
Beautiful setting. You won’t be disappointed
Travelled on: Rafting, Canyoning & Kayaking on Croatia's Cetina River
What a fabulous trip, Bill and Sally our guides were such a fountain of knowledge and super warm and friendly.
Aching legs but amazing memories.
Exceeded my expectations
Thank you Bill and Sally
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Amazing hiking Tour de Mont Blanc! The group was great and I thank everyone for making the challenge of the daily climb so much fun with great interactions.
it was all made possible by our excellent guide, Grigor who made sure we everyone was comfortable with their pace while keeping us together as a group from start to finish! His excellent explanations and briefings, guiding as we all true passion for the mountains were an inspiration and allowed us to focus on enjoying the experience of the climb and amazing landscapes, plus tacking us some tricks on how to use our gear most effectively! Highly recommend him and the experience especially sine we were tested in both good and not so good weather. It was a great experience! Thank you
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
September 2024, My first backpacking adventure - a four day trip on the Tour De Mont Blanc based in Chamonix. Really enjoyed it, challenging enough for a fifty something like me. Well organised and led by our tour guide the wonderful Mr Grigor Wallace. Stunning scenery on show, if the weather obliges. Prepare for wind and rain and build up to a medium level of fitness beforehand and you will enjoy this trip. Thanks again to Grigor and Alps Adventures.
A lighter backpack is the right backpack.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was an excellent trip under the professional guidance of our Alps Adventures leader Grigor Wallace. The trek is tough - you gotta be fit and have plenty of stamina - but with the right group and the right Guide it is possible, rewarding and enjoyable. Right from the star Grigor ensured our equipment was correct, that we had the capability, and once we were off he constantly briefed us on the route and added in many gems of information about the local landscape, the flora and fauna and geology. His combination of professionalism and ability to connect at a personal level helped make everyone feel secure and confident. The hostels/refuges are a bit on the basic side but that's trekking life for you. Go for it, and ask for Grigor.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic Tour Du Mont Blanc! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and I am so glad to have been part of such an amazing group of people. Everyone in our group was caring, always helping each other, and constantly cheering each other on. We shared a lot of good laughs, making the experience even more memorable.
A special mention goes to our guide, Mr. Grigor. He was incredibly attentive and superb in all the details, ensuring we felt comfortable and safe throughout the hike. His knowledge and passion for the outdoors were evident, and he created an atmosphere where we could truly enjoy every moment.
Within our group was wonderful. It felt like we were not just on a hike but on a journey together, looking out for one another and sharing lots of laughter. It made the whole experience so much more special.
I would highly recommend [Hiking Company Name] and especially Mr. Grigor as a guide. This was a trip to remember, and I can't wait for the next adventure!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The Tour du Mont Blanc (highlights, 4 days) is a superb experience! It's a physically challenging hike, but one that offers great views of the Mont Blanc massif. The group of 14 was very friendly and enthusiastic. Moreover, our guide Grigor was irreproachable. He constantly guaranteed the group's safety while taking into account everyone's expectations. He gave us lots of advice and shared his knowledge with us. Grigor is very approachable and provided regular briefings. As a result, I always felt well informed and at ease. Thank you very much ! I recommend this experience!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The 4 days Tour du Mont Blanc was fantastic - the scenery absolutely amazing and the trip very well organised.
We had the best guide one could have - Grigor, who made everyone feel at ease, paid attention to every detail and gave us plenty on useful information.
We will be back next year for another hike with Alps Adventures ;)
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic trip, Adam was a great guide sharing his knowledge of the local area and ensuring we all had fun. My tip would be to take an extra self inflating mattress and a pillow.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Excellent holiday! Amazing views and scenery, kind and supportive guidance. Being outdoors and challenging yourself in different avtivities has made such a difference 🙂👏👏👏
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Trip of a lifetime met great people all activities required effort but we're so worthwhile. Special mention to our guide Adam who looked after us and everything he was gent
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
What an amazing adventure. Our guide Adam was brilliant, very calm, organised & knowledgeable. Equipment was good . We had a great group who all mucked in around camp. Weather was amazing. Very pleased we had single tents & the toilet wasn't that bad!!!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Fantastic trip. Well organised, equipment good and Adam was a brilliant guide. Early morning set offs, which meant we were out and about in good time and avoided the crowds at Pulpit Rock. We had great weather but make sure you take everything on the kit list as weather can change quickly.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Incredible 4-Day Kayak & Hiking Adventure with Nordic Paddling!
My friends and I just returned from an unforgettable 4-day kayaking and hiking experience with Nordic Paddling, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out! From start to finish, the trip was perfectly organized and exceeded all of our expectations.
First and foremost, our guide Adam was absolutely fantastic. His deep knowledge of the area, combined with his friendly and approachable personality, made the trip both fun and educational. Adam always ensured that we felt safe and comfortable, whether we were navigating through the stunning fjords by kayak or trekking along breathtaking hiking trails. He was full of interesting stories about the local history and wildlife, which made the experience even more immersive.
The scenery throughout the trip was nothing short of spectacular. We paddled through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by towering cliffs, peaceful islands, and incredible wildlife. The hikes were equally impressive, offering panoramic views that were well worth the effort. Nordic Paddling clearly knows how to choose the best routes for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike!
What really stood out was the attention to detail in terms of planning. The equipment provided was top-notch, and Adam made sure we were well-prepared for every leg of the journey. The pace of the trip was perfect, striking a great balance between challenging activities and relaxation. Whether we were stopping for a delicious packed lunch with a view or enjoying a quiet moment by the campfire in the evening, every moment felt special.
I can’t recommend Nordic Paddling highly enough! If you’re looking for a unique, active, and beautifully curated outdoor adventure, this is the company to go with. Thank you, Nordic Paddling, and especially Adam, for giving us a trip we’ll always remember!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Hi we had a really good trip with Alps Adventures the guide Charles was unique in that he was a geologist and Botanist, he is a Yoga Teacher and a spiritual leader. he brought a whole other level of interest to the four days of Hiking. he had great contact with the whole group and held everyone together very well. the outdoor picnic lunches in the mountains were spectacular. overall i would say it would be hard to get a better guide. Accommodation on the first night was a tight squeeze for some of the group. but over all the trip was well worth doing.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Spectacular adventure that had a good balance of difficulty. Most incredible views along the routes. Was very well organised even when it rained on the first day. It was a lot of fun being with a group of people I had not met before, we gelled really well which made the whole experience more enjoyable! But five plus rating goes to our incredible guide Charles who elevated my experience by bringing in a more spiritual connection to the mountains and was super funny!! One of the best trips ever!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic experience, highly recommend! I went early September after the bridge closed so a slightly different route but we didn't miss out. We had a great guide in Charles, kept the team motivated and helped everyone to find their own pace, happy to share his knowledge of the area and nature. It is a challenge as to be expected and I found the climb on day three the most challenging but also the most rewarding. The dinners at the accommodation were great and we got to share some delicious picnic lunches. I highly recommend booking, taking time to prep (with as much experience of long ascents with your backpack as you can get if a newbie to multiday hikes like me!) and making sure to pack light on the day!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic trip, not enough nice things could be said about Mark the guide. Also the whole group were a pleasure to suffer with!!!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Great hike, even with rain we had a great time. Mark Dodwell was a great guide and top bloke. Thanks! Hope to see you again in the alps again sometime.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fabulous! This was a super organised trip from airport pick up to airport drop off. Despite a slightly altered itinerary, as the the Mt Blanc tunnel was closed, we completed 4 days of stunning hikes, some more challenging than others . On day 4 we received the super reward of incredible views of Mt Blanc, and tip top late lunch prior to returning home.
I can’t thank Mark our guide enough for his ability to create a supportive team from a fabulous bunch of people, who all came together to make a memorable fun trip.
Mark supported those who were struggling, encouraged us all to work together, as well as providing a fantastic overview of the area from historical information, geological events, and other fascinating facts. Thank you Mark.
If you do this trip practice walking up hills, the elevation is hard work!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing trip
Mark was a brilliant guide - fun and very informative
Fantastic group, incredible scenery
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Just returned from this wonderful trip.
Mark our guide was supportive and informative throughout and we had great fun as a team! The views were breathtaking. Thank you Alps adventures - will always cherish the memories of this very special trip!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Had the best experience!
I so feel I belong on the mountains!
Mark our guide was incredible, very knowledgeable, caring towards all other members in the group!
Currently looking at other adventures with skyhookadventure.com
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Overall I thought this was a really great trip. The guides were excellent and the scenery is fantastic.
I arrived a day early and stayed at hotel Ali. It's not 5* but it is comfortable with plenty of hot water and it's central to Marrakech main square. The transfer to Imlil went smoothly and we became acquainted as a group. And, we were extra lucky because it was a great group of people.
The trek however is not for the faint hearted. The walk from Imlil is 12k and it's uphill all the way to the refuge at 3200m along a stony track . When you get there the accommodation is, as you would expect, quite basic. We stayed in a mixed dormitory of 26 people. Cozy isn't the word as there is no gap between individual mattresses. The walk from the refuge to the top of the mountain (another 1000m) is a challenge both in terms of terrain and, in my case, altitude sickness. We started off at 2.30am to try and get to the top for the sunrise. The start is more of a scramble over rocks which, in wet weather could present an even bigger challenge once slippery. A really good headtorch is essential and make sure you've done some hill training before setting off because if you don't, you'll suffer. Once the peak had been conquered we made our way back to the refuge and back to Imlil for the night.
The next day it was off again and onwards to the Sahara. This is a long drive but sight seeing along the way was well organised and stunning - Dades Gorge, The Monkey Fingers and more. The camel ride was just over an hour long to the Berber camp. Wear long trousers for the camel ride to prevent chaffing!! Then the heavens opened. Torrential rain, lightning, thunder, howling wind - in the desert ?!
BUT, we all survived and came out unscathed. The Berber ' accommodation stood up really well to the weather. Showers and toilets were clean and again, plenty of hot water.
The next day was a long long drive back to Marrakech. It took approximately 10 hours. If your flight is supposed to be on that day you might want to consider staying over an extra night as we did. It gave us the opportunity to shower, relax, change clothes and have another half day sightseeing in the city. Again Hotel Ali was the chosen accommodation.
If you're looking for a challenge, fantastic scenery and to experience a very different culture then this may well be the trip for you. I will certainly book other trips through Skyhook.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
An absolutely brilliant trip from start to finish. It was the greatest of groups to be a part of & the adventures from Toubkal to the Sahara were once in a lifetime. Jaeel was always helpful & knowledgeable. But big thanks to Hussain, when I was hit with bad altitude sickness on the last bit of Toubkal he got me to the summit!
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
It was a brilliant experience. The mountain guides, muleteers, chef and drivers were all personable and cheerful. Food were fresh and delicious. Accommodations were comfortable except the Refuge du Toubkal, it was windy so door needs to be closed. Hence, it was warm and bit suffocating. Otherwise, everything is perfection. Lahousine, the Atlas Vertical manager has welcomed us in his own Riad with Moroccan tea and wafers and he served our dinner. He made us felt at home. The group that we went with were all amazing and inspiring. Moroccan is truly magnificent!
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Communication and organisation from the onset were excellent .
Kayaks and equipment were of a high standard.
Mass, our guide, needs a special mention as he was calm , patient, knowledgeable, sociable and an amazing guide. A true ‘Bear Grylls’ . Thank you Mass.
The trip was as described. An amazing adventure, great kayaking and wonderful scenery. You didn’t go hungry either!
We were with a great group; fun, laughter and special memories.
You need to have a good fitness level for the Pulpit Rock hike.
We would definitely recommend this trip to friends.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
A tour that we would definitely recommend and could do it again!
Our group was diverse and our guide, Mads, was very patient and always there when someone assistance, he was very organized, from meal planning to keeping us in schedule, quickly adjusting plans when needed and it was clear he knew the area and the route which gave us confidence and allowed us to fully enjoy the journey.
The trip had its challenges, when we had to camp in rainy weather or when we had to paddle against the wind.
The food was great, and cooking together with the group added a fun, communal element, you gotta be a team player here.
The group itself was fantastic, and the route we followed had the perfect mix of stunning scenery, adventure, and variety.
It was a trip that really pushed us out of our comfort zone (mostly my friend 😅) and left us with unforgettable memories.
Thanks!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
The trip was my first exp in backpacking - it was great ! Laura was a great guide n host. Ours was a small group of 4 hikers n the pace was perfect.
One thing that could be better is the packing list - I carried many things per the packing list circulated, which weren’t needed at all and could have spared me the weight (thankfully, could leave them all behind in the van while we backpacked!). Laura made us delicious meals and thewhole exp was amazing. Oh ! And the great snacks she provided us to much on thr the day !
Will be backpacking again 👍
Travelled on: Backpacking in Yellowstone's Shoshone Geyser Basin
Just got back from Toubkal hike with skyhook. Lhouceine arranged all our transfers to and from Marrakech to and from Imlil and Jawad was our guide. I wish I could remember the names of everyone else who was involved in making this trip so amazing. So firstly thanks to our private chef and guy with the mule who moved our stuff up and down the mountain. Food was generous, nutritious and delicious especially the omelette. Thanks for the offer of the ride down on your mule. There were definitely moments that I wish I had accepted. Thanks to all the family at the riad in Imlil. I felt very safe and welcome. You have a beautiful
place. Thanks to everyone at the refugee. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly. It was clean and the shower hot. Thanks to Lhouceine and our drivers who sorted transfers from Marrakech to Imlil. Friendly smiles and great communication. Last but not least a big thank you to Jawad our guide. We were in good and kind hands for sure. Your knowledge and love of the mountain(s) was inspiring to be around. Thank you for sharing it with me. I won't forget my trip. I will definitely use skyhook and their team again.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Just come back from an amazing trip, felt like a dream! Sandra is an amazing guide and she goes above and beyond her job role, definitely needs the recognition she deserves for this! I met some of the other guides briefly who were lovely , the receptionist too they're all helpful... The trip was well explained, varied and fun! The people on my trip were wonderful you couldn't ask for anything better! The rainy days tested us, the sunny blessed us! That's the ying yang of life! I would definitely book with this company again well done nordic paddle !
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
What an amazing trip! From the first contact with Skyhook everything was organised and well communicated making me feel prepared and ready for the adventure ahead. The Nordic Paddling experience was beyond all of my expectations. The kit was of a high standard and our guide, Sandra, was extremely capable, confident and fun to be around. She gave the impression that she genuinely cared about us as individuals and of our enjoyment as a group. Her passion for her job and the environment she works in was addictive and she is a credit to Nordic Paddling.
I won’t give any spoilers but just to say that this trip was filled with nature at its best and most powerful and it has given me memories that will last a lifetime. Book it, you won’t regret it.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
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