Our Reviews

Surinder

(May 2022)

An absolute dream of a trip! From the offset it was 10/10. We had the best guide Awatear and the best group who all got on like a house on fire! The kayaking and hike was just the right amount of strenuous activity needed to push ourselves allowing us to look back at the end of the day and feel proud! I am suffering post trip blues which is a first for a non beach holiday! I’d do it again yesterday!!!

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Hugo

(May 2022)

Amazing trip. Awatea was an awesome guide and even with snowy weather for the hike it was great fun. Would highly recommend

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John

(May 2022)

Couldn’t recommend this trip enough.. we were looked after brilliantly from the minute we arrived. Special mention for our guide Awatea.. who was outstanding for the whole trip.

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Sam

(May 2022)

This trip was fantastic, its a lovely few days trecking in beautiful scenery and good company. I would like to extend a huge thank you to our guides Omar and Hicham who did an excellent job leading us through the route. They were so friendly and we enjoyed lots of conversation. I would also like to thank Lahousine for his hospitality at the accommodation and Ahmad for his wonderful cooking. The food was a real highlight for me on this trip. Meals were plentiful and delicious. Accommodation was lovely in Imlil. The night in Toubkal refuge was an experience, and the summit sun rise was incredible. I would highly recommend this trip and will be booking with Skyhook again.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Nick

(May 2022)

What a great experience this was from start to finish ...... I had wanted to do this trek for a long time. It was really tough but thanks to the help of our fantastic guides I got to the summit where the views were just amazing! The food we had was terrific too (you need loads of carbs). If you're considering doing this be warned its not easy but even for someone with average fitness like me it's doable. Thanks again Atlas Vertical! 🙂

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Edward

(May 2022)

This trip was really great and I would recommend. Huge thanks to Omar and Hicham who were very encouraging and did a fantastic job guiding us on the route. Ahmad is a great cook providing food with a big smile. The food provided is homely, plentiful and extra delicious when you are exhausted from hiking. The hospitality provided by Lahousine and the team in Imlil on the first and last night is great. The living areas at the refuge (where everyone on all tours stay after the first day of hiking) are cool. But the dorms and bathrooms at the refuge are ... character building.... Ultimately, would very much recommend the experience, but as Nick says in a different comment, be warned it is not easy and a lot to tackle in two days of hiking. I would recommend doing as much prep as possible beforehand.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Westley

(May 2022)

From start to finish we was well looked after by our guide Akis who was absolutely unreal. Refuge camp surprised me with how nice and accommodating it was, great food and drink. The climb itself wasn't to difficult however the final part to the peak is a scramble luckily we was looked after by the guides. Absolutely beautiful place and will return

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Jackie

(May 2022)

This was a fantastic experience. We really enjoyed it, don't get me wrong it wasn't easy, but nothing is thats worth doing! We met lovely people, had a great guide and a fantastic weekend.

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Paul

(May 2022)

Great few days, the highlight of course Mt. Olympus. Our sincere gratitude to our wonderful guide Akis. Thank you.

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Liam

(May 2022)

Our experience of mount Olympus was fantastic. We met some amazing people within in the group and were provided with opportunities we didn’t think we would get prior to booking. Thank you skyhook and tram

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Václav

(May 2022)

I had a great time! All went smoothly and other participants were fun to be with!

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Mark

(May 2022)

Brilliant weekend well organised, great guides, be back to do another trip

Travelled on: Kayak the Jurassic Coast

Ian

(May 2022)

Completed the 3 Peaks over the 28-29th May 2022 and within the 24 hours. A BIG thank you to Darren our guide. It was tough as I expected but he did a great job keeping the group together and on track. Also a BIG thank you to Sean who drove most of the way. Again, he kept us on track and Steve for the last section. I found Skyhook very organised and no doubt there is a good team behind the scenes to make this happen but the people that the customer sees are key and Darren and Sean are first class. Definitely use Skyhook again. Ian Williams

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Carol

(May 2022)

Absolutely great, turned 50 on the day, what an experience. Greame the mountain guide was perfect and paitent

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Kathryn

(May 2022)

Loved the weekend. Blessed with beautiful weather and scenery. Hotel basic but clean and staff friendly. Could do with new mattresses. Disappointed with the evening meal as it was served cold but starving so it got eaten. Our guide was excellent and extremely clear with the itinerary and what was expected of us to complete the challenge. This is a fast paced walk up and down 3 mountains with no breaks and very little sleep. A certain person in our group seemed to have their own itinerary and timeframe on this challenge, which made it impossible to finish in the allotted time for the people that were taking the challenge seriously. Selfish and rude spring to mind. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would love to do it again. A well organised trip. Big thank you to our excellent guide Graham and awesome driver Darren.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Aikaterini

(May 2022)

I had the best experience with the Atlas Vertical team in Toubkal. The team is extremely kind, generous, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to support us. Lahouceine had planted everything from the pick up on the first day to the drop off to the city center on the last day. Our stay in Imlil was at a lovely hotel with great views and amazing food. Omar our guide created an unforgettable experience for us made sure we are all safe and literally held my hand when I needed help. I wouldn’t have done it without them. I strongly recommend visiting Toubkal it’s a once in a lifetime experience and if you do, trust the team here they really worth it.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Juraj

(May 2022)

Great experience! Connor is able to adapt the itinerary to your skills and physical level, so that it is challenging, but not over the top. He seems to know what he is doing, so I felt safe at all times. You just want to hang out with this guy. 10/10 would do again.

Travelled on: Beginners Mountaineering - Isle of Skye

Zita

(May 2022)

Nordic Paddling was the best choice! Their program is various and can be adapted to the skills and level of stamina of the people. Some group member was marathon runner and some were only weekend walker thus we all got what we wanted. Very good food, very pro guides, nice background and historical info on the country and visited places. I would recommend for everyone

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Josie

(May 2022)

A once in a lifetime experience that was truly unforgettable! Our tour leaders - Erasmus, Anna and Mads - were all excellent, and the other members of the group were lovely. We would recommend this trip to anyone. Thank you!

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Jing

(May 2022)

Absolutely amazing experience with Nordic Paddling! Everything was professionally organized, from kayaking gears and support to paddling instruction during the trip, ensuring people of all levels of outdoor ability can enjoy the stunning Lysefjord. The wild camping and the hiking to Vikastakken are the highlights for me, special thanks to our guides Mads, Anna and Rasmus for the hospitality, professionalism and a dose of Danish humor :)

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Christine

(May 2022)

Had an incredible trip with Tom and Wendy. We were challenged but well looked after. The accommodation and food were fantastic. Our group really made it. Tom’s jokes are ace.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sammer

(May 2022)

Could have checked before what actually will be open, some of the things mentioned on the description were closed unfortunately

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Melanie

(May 2022)

Amazing trip, great guides. Special thankyou to Tom and Wendy for making our trip so memorable. Motivational throughout. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of giving it a go. Thanks again

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Nicola

(May 2022)

Thank you Tom & Wendy for a fabulous experience on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Couldn’t have wished for a better experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Lyndsey

(May 2022)

Great 4 day adventure trekking Mount Blanc. Fantastic weather and spectacular views. Unreal experience. Would definitely recommend to all ages 😊

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Richard

(May 2022)

Great experience doing the four day Tour Du Mont Blanc trip. It felt very welcoming from the off (which is what I wanted doing this solo) Both guides were excellent and were always at hand to answer any questions, and kept a good positive mood in the group. The Tour itself is fantastic. Every day feels a bit different and the accomodation/mountain huts were fun. It is fairly challenging without feeling like you are suffering. Really nice group of people showed up to do this too which added to how great it was. Highly recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Natalie

(May 2022)

Most amazing trip, Tom and Wendy looked after us so well and made sure we had an excellent time. Plenty of challenges, but made so much easier by the fab company and positive attitude of everyone! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait for another trip with Alps Adventures!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Roseann

(May 2022)

It has been an absolutely amazing experience which was made possible by Tom, Wendy and the mountains. Thank you so much.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Beverley

(May 2022)

Recently back from the 4 day tour du Mont Blanc. Had an absolutely amazing time. Great group of people and the guides, Tom and Wendy were fab. Special shout out to Wendy who kept my going and got me through the walk. Accommodation was great and we were all well fed. Would definitely recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jennifer

(May 2022)

Just heading back from an excellent 4 day adventure of Mont Blanc. Views amazing, accommodation/food brilliant and our guides Tom and Wendy were fantastic with keeping us entertained with there local knowledge and motivated when the going got tough. Thank you so much 👏🏻

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ioana

(May 2022)

Absolutely amazing! Thank you, Tom and Wendy.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jimmy

(May 2022)

Fantastic trip, well organised , great group of people we walked with . If you are thinking about it … do it … you do need to be fit for this one 👍

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Dipesh

(May 2022)

Had an amazing trip through Skyhook. We did Salkantay trek. Highly recommend it!!!

Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

Steven

(May 2022)

Well organised activity. Guides were great. An excellent experience with lasting memories. We would definitely recommend, with better weather :) Please pass on our regards to Lena, I hope she is feeling better. Steven & Morag

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Joanna

(May 2022)

Best trip I have ever been on ! Amazing activities , stunning places, great friendly hosts and superstar tour guide. This trip will be memorable for a life time ! Every day has exceed my expectations! Loved every minute of it !

Travelled on: Jordan Hiking & Dead Sea Adventure

Anna

(May 2022)

It was great experience! From start to finish very well organised. Accommodation at Imlil was spotless clean with fab view from terrace. Cooks did amazing job - preparing delicious fresh and plenty of food. Big thank you to our guides - Youssef and Lahacen making sure we all made to the summit safe. Thank you to porters for all your support and effort. Hussain - Thank you for your hospitality during whole trip. Highly recommend Atlas Vertical and Skyhook! I’ve already booked another trip 😊

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Magdalena

(May 2022)

A beautiful adventure. Top quality of guides.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Barbara

(May 2022)

Amazing experience! Everything was fantastic organised: the food and accommodation was really good. Special thanks to our guides Abdul, Joussef and Lassan from Morocco Epic Trails for patience, professionalism and a dose of humour:)

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Llinos

(May 2022)

This trip was awesome. Very well organised. I knew what to expect when I arrived. Everything was as advertised. Darren our guide was great. Very knowledgable and happy to share his years of experience. I was concerned I'd be slow descending as I worry about missing a step and falling. He explained that confidence and staying loose was key and it was really good advice. I enjoyed the descents and had no problem keeping up. I felt very well looked after throughout the trip. He knew the mountains backwards and could tell us at any point if we were on, ahead or behind time; really important when you're trying to beat the clock. Really great trip, I'd highly recomend. Thanks so much 😁

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Sara

(May 2022)

Wow! What a weekend! Our guide Darren was absolutely amazing he kept us going and supported us when we needed it. Our driver Carl and Gary at the end were great support and encouragement too. Met some amazing people with great stories to tell and so chuffed I managed to do it. Thank you to everyone involved 😊

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

(May 2022)

The trip was good and had no qualms with Darren who was a great guide to get it in 24hours. It was well organised and the hotel is great for a 3 star. However, this is just my opinion I feel the description on how fast the pace is needs to be made clearer. Possibly put in bold and double underlined. With a few '!!!' It's an intermediate challenge 100% and the description stated the average person can do it. Im very much average and i couldn't keep up with the pace. Maybe you can advertise the 3 peaks in 3 days in your description to help those who are used to walking abit more leisurely make an informed decision. I had no idea about the 3 day trip until a few days before this one. I would have definitely had gone to it and not have wasted money on the 24hour one. I am now put off doing anymore mountain climbing for the foreseeable.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Milly

(May 2022)

An amazing experience. A big thank you to Darren who made the 24 hours possible and also very enjoyable. The trip was very well organised and would recommend to anyone wanting a challenge. Great weekend and great group of people to complete this with. Thank You All.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Danny

(May 2022)

Thank you to all of the team at Skyhook and Mountaineerin for this weekends national three peaks challenge! Looking at some of the bigger groups on the mountain it was clear that the quality of your trips compared to other companies is outstanding! Rob (The guide) seemed to be so well respected on the mountains by other guides and I can see why, he literally is so skilled I was shocked by just how good a guide and leader he is, not just helping are team to complete the challenge safely but also helping other people to stay safe on the mountains. I will be booking some more adventures next year. Danny

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Caroline

(May 2022)

Had the most amazing experience doing the 3 peaks challenge. Everything was perfectly organised from the point of booking and all the way through. Had the best guide we could of asked for. Darren was brilliant through the whole trip and kept us informed and smiling the whole way through. I want to do it all over again! Will definitely book through skyhook again in the future.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Jason

(May 2022)

Excellent event start to finish, kept well informed throughout, lucky to be part of a great team of likeminded friends, would highly recommend.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Caroline

(May 2022)

What an incredible experience! We absolutely loved it and cannot speak highly enough about our guides Fred and Arran, who could not have been more helpful, friendly and professional. They made what would have been a good trip into a great one. The scenery was spectacular even when the weather was challenging. We had all the kit we needed and felt complete confidence in the decisions our guides made regarding weather conditions, which is part of any trip in Scotland. The choice of food was outstanding and those with dietary requirements (including my husband who is a veggie) were really well catered for. I would recommend this trip to anyone who fancies trying their hand at canoeing, and if you are lucky enough to have Fred or Arran along as your guides then you will not only be in safe hands, but will have loads of fun as well. This was a trip we will never forget, if I could give it 6 stars, I would!! Loved, loved, loved it!! :)

Travelled on: Canoe Expedition Across Scotland

Karl

(May 2022)

Absolutely fantastic experience for anyone wanting to try something abit different, our two guides Sam and Amy worth their weight in gold and Charles too turning up with extras we may have needed. Even when the weather was abit naff (typical unpredictable Scottish weather) they knew just what to say and do to help everyone out, and very knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful and we managed to take it all in with our dinner and camping spots. The food during the night was lovely and well prepared and had enough sweets, crisps and other snacks to get us through everyday. I would definitely recommend it.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

anthony

(May 2022)

I took my own camping kit so I can't comment on what they provided. The safety equipment and kayaks that were provided were excellent. The whole event was fantastic. The instructors Billy and Dave were brilliant. Billy looked after us all on the campsite. Tea and coffee brought to the tents first thing as a wake up call before embarking to Billy's caravan (with awning thankfully) for a fully cooked breakfast. The evening meals were fresh varied and and he catered for all our curious needs - some meat eaters, others pescatarian, others full on awkward veggies! Everyone was totally satisfied with the food and there was lots. Regarding the water-based leadership, this was provided by Dave (and his partner) he was also thorough, spot on and very safety conscious as he should be. We were taken to different parts each day and collected at the destination. No issues there whatsoever. On the final day the weather was good and the sea was choppy but Phil and I were taken out and that was awesome! Both Billy and Dave were very receptive to our desires and preferences in terms of the days activities and breakfast, lunch and evening food. They went out of their way to make sure that we were happy. Would I go again with these guys? ABSOLUTELY. Would I recommend them to others? Absolutely and have already passed the details to others. Well done and thank you for a fantastic experience.

Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast

Alix

(May 2022)

From the very first day we were greated with smiles & enthusiasm from our superb guides Billy & Dave. After a lovely sunny first day on the Lake we moved on to our first night at our campsite which was our home for the next 3 nights. Even though the campsite was in a dramatic and lovely location to watch the sun set over the sea there was no near by beach or cove you could get down to for a morning swim which I had expected. The tents we were given were only basic pole tents that had been well used and dirty inside which I had assumed to be more of a canvas style army tent that would already be erected ready for us to move in, not an dirty old pole tent that I had to errect myself with no instructions in what could have been awful weather conditions, so not a great start. The site was very basic and a simple small farm barn conversion with a couple of dirty shower rooms to try and get clean in, though the showers themselves were very good, mira sport electric showers that took 20p for 4 to 6mins depending on which one you used. With the site being so basic there was no communal space to get together although Billy did have an enclosed awning attached to his caravan where we would spend our mornings for breakfast and evening meals. Even with a group of 5 it was a tight squeeze to get us all in if we all wanted to eat in the shelter of Dave's awning. I was very impressed with all of our food and Billy's cooking for the whole group!! Billy managed to cater for all of our differing needs in such a thoughtful and tasty manner. Freshly made hot meals in the evenings were a winner, from veg & chicken stir fry to Thai curry then American style quality burgers for the bbq, we did feast until popping out of our wetsuits 🤣 We did miss out on a bbq on the beach though that was on the itinerary however I think the weather was a little overcast to make this possible. We all enjoyed the kayak adventures and for me the hi-light was deffinetly the school of Seals we came across who enjoyed nothing more than Bob up to look at us as we paddled around them, in total about 13 or so came to greet us, i was memorised by them. I did expect to be taken into a sea cave or two but this never happened in our tour so unsure if there are any on this coastline but it would have added a much needed interest within the tour. All in all i had a great time, I could not fault the guides, Dave was excellent and very attentive just the quality of camping facilities let it down a little and maybe added points of interest on the coastline would have made the trip more epic, so these are the reasons I give 3 stars overall to this particular tour.........

Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast

Kate

(May 2022)

Really enjoyed this holiday. The first day was a taster session on a beautiful lake in glorious sunshine. I actually thought if this is what the rest of the week was going to be like , it would be boring, I have kayaked lots and am a 59 year old female! LOL Kayaking in the sea in force 5-6 was fantastic and energising, not for the faint hearted by any means. There were 5 of us in total who all got on and had a laugh. The campsite was near the cliff edge so had a steady wind, the site was well laid out although the toilets and showers were in an eccentric building with plastic covering a hole in the roof. The tents were of good quality, clean and dry . However make sure you have warm bedding, I remember waking for my hat as it was cold one night . We went in May. The kayaking equipment was of good quality clean and dry. Leader Billy and Dave were great people with a laid back attitude which made the holiday relaxing. The food was good and plenty of it throughout the day. The Welsh coast is beautiful and it was great to be followed by the seals, who took great interest in us. It was hard work paddling at times but I slept very well because of it. I have just finished my second holiday canoeing in Scotland with Leader Billy, which again was fantastic. Looking forward to what next year brings.

Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast

Phil

(May 2022)

The 4 days went so quickly they were fantastic. Billy and Dave cared for us brilliantly. We had 3 great days on the sea and a starter day on a lake. Food and company fab highly recommend it!

Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast

Hayley

(May 2022)

Hi. My son and me have had ana amazing trip with yourselves and met some amazing people. The experience of a lifetime without a doubt. As for constructive feedback goes; The food left a lot to be desired. I appreciate the restrictions on these trips but the types of foods need to be thought out better especially in terms of nutrition for the physical activities. Most morning was a cereal bar or croissant. Lunch often consisted of cuppa soup and a bread roll. Neither offer good nutrition for the activities we were doing Evening meals were nice and better as they consisted of rice's pasta and fresh veg. Lunches would have been better with the likes of wraps, chopped salad and sandwich fillers such as chicken and tuna this avoiding squashed bread rolls as well as the soup and maybe flap jack as a snack. It would have been nice and made the whole Scottish experience better if we could have tried the local delicacies such as Lorne sausage instead and the likes of Haggis and Nips and Tatties, all of which could be prepared easily. The guides, Lena and Lizzie were absolutely amazing. They taught us all the skills we needed to get through. They were fun but supportive to be around and were clearly very skilled at their sport. Very good friends and expert leaders. Loved them. The support group following us did seem to be the issue. We were often delayed or hanging around for them both before and after the journey that day. This was very frustrating and really messed our last day up, causing a severe delay back to Fort William after which many of us had upto a 6hr drive home. However, overall, as I said, this was one of the best experiences I have had and I will definitely looking to book with you again. Thanks again

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Paul

(May 2022)

Hi! Really enjoyed the trip… ! Izzie and Lean were fantastic guides… they really know their shit! My only comments are a) I feel we could have done more in a day, made the most of the good weather.. for instance day 4 the weather picked up nicely and I think we could have completed Loch Ness.. b) we were waiting for vans a long time… I realise it’s plate juggling but maybe more support would help. Lastly, I was expecting to be up and in the canoe and do a solid 6-8 hours paddling… some days we did very little and sat about … BUT when we were paddling I loved every minute! I will be back!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

David

(May 2022)

Let’s get the negatives out of the way: -The food was about what you’d expect on a camping trip, certainly nothing to shout about. -I felt the group could have been pushed a little more physically and spent more time on the water. -Due to weather conditions the trip was altered, with our last day staring and finishing at a different location then planned. This meant the support team picking up all the equipment and ferrying the group around. A late start to our final day and not getting back to Fort William till 6 with a 6 hour drive home. Despite these issues I still rate this trip 5 stars. An amazing adventure. Stunning scenery. Met some great people. The 2 guides were brilliant. Most importantly had a top laugh. I will hopefully be booking the trip again when eldest is 14. If you’re thinking of booking yourself stop! and just get it booked.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Joseph

(May 2022)

Exceeded all of my already high expectations.

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Dita

(May 2022)

Absolutely brilliantly amazingly well planned trip! We had an excellent guide Jordan who was very kind and always smiley! We met such a great bunch of people and can’t wait to go again. Sleeping under billions of stars, kayak and camp by the fjord is absolutely priceless. Definitely booking more soon

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Tanner

(May 2022)

We had an amazing time on the 3 day kayaking and hiking trip. Day one was pretty easy in the kayak, but day two on the hike… that kicked our butts… totally worth it though. Day three was a pretty long in the kayak, but well broken up with breaks and lunch. Really a one of a kind experience - not one thing to complain about. Of course, all of this was only possible with the help of our guide, Jordan; he clearly knows his stuff and was super committed to making sure everyone was safe, well fed, aware of the cultural and ecological context, and having an amazing time. Only a fool would have anything bad to say about it!

Travelled on: 0

Margaret (maggie)

(May 2022)

I really enjoyed the experience but feel would need to start bit earlier to accommodate slower walkers....so prob would be better to include accommodation on the sun nite into the package as would be good for everyone to celebrate what they have just accomplished....and forget about the food as breakfast isnt served until 7.30 so you feel rushed ...way easier to make your own breakfast and lunch in the kitchen provided at an earlier time....

Travelled on: Lake District 24 Peak Challenge

Kim

(May 2022)

We have had an amazing weekend. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area. The pace was steady no one was left to far behind. Lots of breaks for drinks and snacks or to just give the legs a rest. Very well organised

Travelled on: Lake District 24 Peak Challenge

Muriel

(May 2022)

Jamie our guide and Shawn and driver were both amazing. It was a great experience. I highly recommend them both for your Skyhook adventure.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Karen

(May 2022)

Very happy with my Toubkal climb. The whole experience was excellent. The lodging in Imlil was a beautiful Riad, hosted by Hussain. Hamid took care of all our delicious meals. Lunch on the trail was first class. Our guide Omar made sure we made to the top and back down safely.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Aagash

(May 2022)

Fantastic experience. Great food, friendly host and guide. Would definitely recommend to anyone, be they a beginner or expert at mountain climbing.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Colin

(May 2022)

Just got back from the combined Toubkal & Sahara trip, had a brilliant time on both and met some brilliant locals and fellow travellers. A bit more detail on the daily itineraries would help for gear and food preparation, as it sometimes felt like we were just being shuttled from point to point with no info! But still a great week...

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Lynda

(May 2022)

Had an absolutely brillant time from start to finish. Our guide Rory was a star. First day was wet and cold, but just added to the experience. Would do it all over again. Only suggestion I would make is to put wellies on the list of things to take. Thank you so much for a brillant adventure 😊

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Niall

(May 2022)

An amazing trip, professionally organised from start to finish. Our guide, rory, was excellent from the moment we met him, talked us through everything we needed to know, gave safety talks and really put us at ease, then proceeded to lead us through the most beautiful scenery you could imagine. Camping was as described, wild!! If you are expecting glamping and luxury, forget it!! This is a back to nature experience, camping in remote woodland clearings on the banks of lochs, putting up and taking down your own tent, build your own fire, etc etc. Having said that, I would recommend this trip to anyone with a sense of adventure, who doesn't mind getting stuck in and just enjoying everything this trip has to offer

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Cleopatra

(May 2022)

Really chuffed with the trip. We had a great time. There was an easy start to the trip for those who hadn't canoed before (most of us), and we progressed from there. The scenery speaks for itself, so I'll not mention it, other than to say our guides Lizzie and Lina knew exactly where to go, where to camp etc. Truly could not have asked for a better group, Lizzie and Lina practically oozed with knowledge about canoeing, weather, camping, and bush-craft; and they were eager to share! They are kind, approachable and professional, I honestly could not think of the trip without them. Chucky (Good2Go Adventures) and Charles (Support) were always available if things went askew (not often, but we had to accommodate for the weather once or twice) - so easy to overlook the support, but again, we'd have been struggling without them. The organization + logistics were phenomenal and really allowed us on just having fun. The trip had emotional, physical, and mental aspects to it, and personally, it was such a fun experience. 100% trust, respect and love these people. Looking forward to our next trip. Cleo & Nick

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

lorraine

(May 2022)

This was a holiday of a lifetime, beautiful scenery, incredible expertise and support from Chucky and Charles. But most of all the wonderful guides Lizzie and Lina (and Blodeuyn the dog!) who made our journey such fun and an education to novice paddlers from start to finish, despite some very challenging weather and last minute changes! They made us laugh, kept us safe and have left us wanting more!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Simona

(May 2022)

Amazing! Just as advertised. Omar and Abdul were great guides and supported our group so we all made it to the summit. Highly recommend!

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

nils

(May 2022)

Fantastic trip! Well organised, fantastic staff all from the hotel the refuge and the mountain guides. The ascent is hard though 😉

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Darren

(May 2022)

An incredible experience! The guides accommodation, food and organisation were all 1st class. We all felt looked after and safe by Omar and the team so that we could focus on the trek and taking in the surroundings. Extremely well organised and the best trip I've had. We will most certainly return to the Atlas and book other adventure with Skyhook. Absolutely brilliant!!

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Will

(May 2022)

Brilliant! The guides, accommodation & food are perfect for this hike & make the tough climb much more enjoyable. It was good fun hiking with a group of like minded people & I will definitely be recommending Skyhook to my friends.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Paul

(May 2022)

I have just finished this adventure today. Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The guides are excellent and you have to trust them and go with their decisions. Expect changeable weather and itinerary. Expect to carry your stuff and canoes/supplies at portage points. The more you take the harder it will be. Plenty of good food supplied, you can take your own but you've got to fit it in your canoe. Beautiful scenery on this trip. Would thoroughly recommend if you want to get away from it all and want a bit of a challenge without anything extreme. I will be booking something similar or even the same again. Thanks to all of you.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Elaine

(May 2022)

A wet and wild life affirming adventure with wonderful, like minded people and great guides. Highly recommend....just click that button.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Rob

(May 2022)

Fantastic trip made great friends. Sam and Amy were fabulous as hosts. If you are thinking about doing this trip do it and create memories for a life time

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Stephen

(May 2022)

1 word. AMAZING.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Mark

(May 2022)

My wife and I recently travelled to Morocco with Skyhook to climb Toubkal. We were slightly nervous as neither of us had climbed to that height, so weren’t sure how the altitude would effect us. There was no need to worry because our guide, Lahcen, was awesome! He took us up the mountain at such a good pace, stopping for breaks and ensuring we reached the summit with no problems. Our stay at the refuge, prior to the climb was also made comfortable by our great cook Mohammed who fed us so well. It’s a worthwhile challenge supported by a great team all round. Definitely worth doing a bit of training prior to the challenge (which we did) so that you can fully enjoy the experience. We would thoroughly recommend this trip with Skyhook. Mark & Abigail (UK)

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

David

(May 2022)

Fantastic experience. Everything went very smoothly. Guides were fantastic, especially Omar and Yousef. The food was great and the riads adequate. Thanks to all involved.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Ibrahim

(May 2022)

Best holiday I have ever had thanks, for professionalism, friendly and caring guides and porters, I certainly recommend skyhook for everybody please don’t go on y own or other companies use skyhook

Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)

Robin

(May 2022)

Absolutely exemplary service from the local Freedom Adventures team. Despite not having any experience of any other Nepal based companies for thsi type of experience I think you would be hard pushed to find a better standard of professionalism, hospitality, service and personnel. Far be it from me to prevent anybody from pursuing thier dreams I would advocate far tighter medical checks prior to this trip. We had one team member who was very close to me medically unsuitabel for this excursion. I understand there is a self-disclaimer governing the decision for an individual to go but it puts undue and unnecessary resposnbility on the local based teams to cover a disproportinate duty of care almost immediately and from Day one of the trip

Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)

Ellis

(May 2022)

Fantastic trip not for the faint hearted though

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Paul

(May 2022)

I absolutely loved the Nation 3 Peak Challenge. It was a really well organised trip with excellent transport and our excellent guide, Darren. His leadership skills, expertise and knowledge was fantastic which left you feeling safe and able to enjoy the experience fully. Thanks Darren and all the other participants. It’s a weekend I’ll never forget! I would recommend this trip to everyone, Paul

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Peter

(May 2022)

Absolutely enjoyed the experience the organisation was 1st class John our team leader wS brilliant with us as we were total novices to climbing mountains Would thoroughly recommend booking through skyhook Many Thanks Pete and Sam

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Leon

(May 2022)

Amazing, great group leader explained everything well and made the whole thing very enjoyable. Not to mention we managed to do it in 23 hours which is a huge bonus.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Ranmali

(May 2022)

Huge thanks to our guides Rasmus & Sebastian for providing us with such a great adventure! They had their work cut out with the changeable weather, but with their expertise they were able to keep us busy, entertained, safe and well-fed at all times!! They had loads of knowledge and fun facts to share and we had plenty of laughs along the way. I would definitely tour again with Nordic Paddling and 100% recommend it if you want an amazing experience!

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Ashlea

(May 2022)

A weekend to remember! An amazing weekend exploring the fjords of Norway. The views and the experience are memories to last a life time and I already feel like the whole weekend was a dream. Our guides were so knowledge, friendly and welcoming. As a solo traveller I never felt separate or uncomfortable in a group situation. Everyone was so friendly and I can't recommend Nordic Paddling enough! Just remember, lots of layers!

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Danielle

(May 2022)

If you want to have an adventure, this is the trip for you. Sebastian and Rasmus are incredible and gave so much information and help throughout. We camped on the beach, shared the chores of getting firewood, cooking, cleaning. The evenings were spent sharing stories around the fire, before early mornings ready to go off and see Norway. Yes, it was cold at night and I should have brought more to combat that but the drysuits they provided for kayaking were incredibly comfy and meant our daily clothes were kept dry for the evening. This is an amazing trio of you like to stay busy and see things from a different view. Would definitely recommend

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Hannah

(May 2022)

Fantastic experience - loved every minute. Went to yoga each morning followed by a yummy breakfast, then out for the day with the surf instructors who were great teachers, taking us from beginners to green wave riders, and took us to the best surf spots in Taghazout and further afield. Another yoga session in the evening then we had dinner out each night to a different spot in Taghazout which was always good. I travelled alone but met some great people on this trip. Special mention to Courtney from Mint Surf who was so helpful during our stay and seemed to coordinate everything yet remained so chilled!

Travelled on: Surfing, Yoga & Meditation in Taghazout Bay

Matthew

(May 2022)

Alpaca Expeditions are an amazing amazing company just check out their Tripadvisor page for info but they are the first to put the local porters fairly, employ women at equal pay and are so friendly and helpful with very good English they stand out a mile in a South America, all the other companies are having to improve to compete! Inca trail is tough with thousands of steps up and down the mountains and most of all very thin air at the altitude (you’ll learn to crave coca leaves! (Yes the ones that are famous for a lot of things!)). Skyhook however need to be much better at connecting with them however, I was the only person who Alpaca could not find payment made for (Skyhook sent it under their name not mine!) and they had no information about the equipment I needed to hire from them, I had to rush to do it all the night before at their offices, luckily Alpaca are highly organised despite this and it was all resolved within 30 mins of me staying behind after the briefing.

Travelled on: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Richard

(Apr 2022)

Where to begin! We booked our trip in December 2018 and it was cancelled and re booked 4 times due to the pandemic. The team at skyhook couldn’t have handled the situation any better than they did and allowed us to transfer our deposits and bookings on to future dates. Throughout the process Damien and Allan’s communication was second to none, they couldn’t be more helpful and responded to all my emails straight away. This was the first time I have used a company for a trip like this and I can honestly say I will never use any other company now other than Skyhook as I was that impressed. We will be using them for Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp in the future. As for the trip it’s self, everything went 100% according to plan and the company/staff they use (Atlas Vertical) in Morocco we’re just as professional, kind and helpful. We felt completely safe throughout and was welcomed with open arms. For anyone considering to book this trip and who is a little unsure, rest assured you are in great hands both in the UK with skyhook and in Morocco with Atlas Vertical. One thing that is worth knowing, don’t underestimate the Altitude. A lot of people found the final summit day taxing on their body’s due to the altitude and sheer distance you cover on the day. You do follow an acclimatisation plan but some admitted at the end they would have benefited from another day as you get up and down quite quick so make sure you attend in your best physical condition. Thank you Skyhook for an unforgettable experience and outstanding service. I can’t wait to travel with you again in the near future Best Regards Richard

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Thomas

(Apr 2022)

Fantastic Experience, the tour was well organised and they take pride in what they do. accommodation was good & food was excellent. Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Paul

(Apr 2022)

Overall it was an amazing adventure, we really enjoyed it - although was far harder than we anticipated. I thought the guides were amazing and ensured we had a really memorable experience, the accommodation at Imlil was good, at the refuge it was 'an experience' and not sure any of us got any rest before the summit climb. few things to feedback from us, although the kit list etc on the skyhook website covered most things, there was a lack of pre event comms which was disappointing, one key thing that was not discussed at all was around altitude sickness, 2 of our group didn't summit due to this and we all felt the effects, there should have been more awareness of things to look out for and what can be done to limit / prevent it. Secondly, the only slight criticism of our hosts was a lack of kit check before the climb, one of the team went up without gloves and had the weather turned this could have had serious implications due to the extreme temperatures. Overall, it was such an amazing experience, i would certainly recommend it for others.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Helen

(Apr 2022)

Although, I didnt find out that this trip had in fact been cancelled until I arrived at the destination, both Skyhook and Adriatic SUP were both fantastic to support me during my time in Croatia, offering alternative accommodation options and activities during the weekend stay, and ultimately providing me with a full refund. Thanks guys.

Travelled on: Stand Up Paddleboard the Dalmatian Coast (3 Days)

Jaume

(Apr 2022)

What an amazing day!! I could go into detail and tell you everything from the minute we were met at our Riad to the incredible views and places we saw to the amazing lunch we had at Hassan’s and his brothers house, the family welcomed us and made us feel at home, the food they prepared for us was sensational etc… SIMPLY BOOK IT! The guys really know their stuff, they tailor the tours to suit, we stopped and saw places we would have never seen before, I’ll repeat, GET IT BOOKED!

Travelled on: Atlas Mountains, Three Valleys and Desert Day Trip

Irene

(Apr 2022)

Scott and Matt took us on the trip of a lifetime, could not recommend In Your Element enough. Friendly knowledgeable guides, tasty (plentiful) food, beautiful wild camping spots - what a perfect trip and can't wait for my next adventure 😃

Travelled on: Canoe Across the Scottish Highlands

Sophie

(Apr 2022)

The description of equipment needed to bring yourself was inaccurate which impacted on luggage while flying to the destination, meaning we brought unneeded items. The level of fitness required is higher than described in my opinion due to portages etc The guide was very good and provided nutritious tasty food. She was very friendly and attentive to the participants The imbalance between the canoes used meant one was slower than the rest which meant we had to wait for the paddlers to catch up on many occasions. On one occasion during a swell waiting for this couple put us somewhat at risk in my own opinion. At times we were also a distance from shore which I believe is contrary to the guidance I read on boards along the route. Overall I would definitely recommend. Be aware this trip includes wild camping - on these sites no facilities are available. Not an issue for me but some members of the group struggled with this meaning we camped in less Isolated or ideal locations

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Naomi

(Apr 2022)

A fabulous experience , views amazing but not an accurate description or following safety guidance for canoeists. You need a good level of fitness, and will canoe in centre of lock not in the shoreline and the wild camping was more often than not was not wild camping but in a corner of a loch with toilets and showers which we found disappointing when there were beautiful spots near by that were wild. Our boat was wonky and we nearly capsized in heavy wind due to this which was in fact terrifying., especially because we were deep in the water and not near the edge. Please make sure you are fit and prepared to carry heavy loads daily. All this aside, the views were fabulous . One boat was known to be slow which meant waiting around a lot which my partner found very frustrating . A good trip but we were out at risk by not following the guidelines on all the boards along the lochs .

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

anthony

(Apr 2022)

Absolutely brilliant fun trip. The kit, the food, the care and attention from the leader was first class. I would certainly recommend this company to others and would use them again.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Edwin

(Apr 2022)

It was a great experience. With a lot of thanks to my fellow groupmembers and to Omar and his excellent team. My legs still hurt, but it slowly gets better.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Melissa

(Apr 2022)

Absolutely amazing! Best leaders ever! Very knowledgeable and kept us safe. Food and delivery of it in windy cold weather was amazing 👍 Both absolute asset to your team and would definitely recommend 🙌🏻

Travelled on: Canoe Expedition Across Scotland

Aumir

(Apr 2022)

End to end, our guides Will and Frency (Matt) from Beyond Adventure were true professionals. They kept the group safe and worked really hard to provide for us. Team effort from all involved, weather was hit and miss (that's nature for you!)...but other than that, our trip was fantastic (and exhausting 😀). Thanks to the guides who made it an expo worth repeating! Aumir.

Travelled on: Canoe Expedition Across Scotland

Christine

(Apr 2022)

This is an amazing trip! The hotels/riads/camps are of high standard and very Moroccan. Our guide & driver Rashid was not only extremely knowledgeable but also a very kind & fun person with a calm nature and excellent driving skills! Local guides were also top notch. In order to visit all the sites we spent quite a few hours driving, but the landscape is stunning and the van was very comfortable. I can only recommend this trip!

Travelled on: Splendours of Morocco

Yvonne

(Apr 2022)

We had an amazing experience. Everything was perfect. My most favorite was the Sahara and Chefchaouen. The accommodation, our meals, transport and not to mention our guide Rachid and the local guides were amazing! I would do it again and absolutely recommend this tour.

Travelled on: Splendours of Morocco

Marina

(Apr 2022)

Hiking Toubkal was an amazing experience! It was great having Youssef and Abdul as our guides, they were both supportive and funny. Both the hospitality and accommodation were excellent. They always made sure I had vegetarian meals available. It was a pleasure to hike in such beautiful scenery, and the summit was breathtaking. I highly recommend it.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Shane

(Apr 2022)

The hardest but best thing I’ve done in my life! thank you so much to Youssef and Abdul for getting us up and back, to the porters that work so hard and the cooks for keeping us fuelled for this gruelling adventure.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Jonathan

(Apr 2022)

Brilliant experience, run by great hosts at the accommodation. The porters were extremely helpful and full of enthusiasm. The 2 guides made the trip a wonderful experience, they were friendly, enthusiastic, full of encouragement but must of all we felt safe in their hands. Thanks Skyhook and Atlas Vertical.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Sean

(Apr 2022)

Trekked in Atlas Mountains for two days with Omar as our guide. He was excellent, went out of his way to make our two days a thoroughly enjoyable experience. He adjusted the route to accommodate my wife, who was an inexperienced trekker. Mohammed, who was our cook, was also excellent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. From pickup in Marrakesh, to return to Marrakesh, trip was faultless. Accommodation in mountains, transport, food, staff were all top quality. Highly recommend the trip and Omar and Mohammad as guide and cook. Thanks, Sean, Bernie & Jack

Travelled on: Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages Trek

Hanna

(Apr 2022)

One of my favorite trips! The mountains are beautiful and the people are welcoming and so kind. My guide Abdelaziz and the chef were fantastic. I highly recommend this trip!

Travelled on: Null

Jo

(Apr 2022)

I just returned from this fantastic trip with my daughter. We both had an amazing time taking part in all the activities. The parts of Albania we saw were beautiful and we were surprised at how fresh and delicious every local meal we had was (including freshly caught fish BBQd on the beach!) A special mention goes to our guide Aldo who really made the trip special. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Albanian history and answered all our questions, he had a great sense of humour and made the tour fun and we felt in completely safe hands with all the activities under his instruction. Would thoroughly recommend this trip and Aldo as a guide. The wine and raki tasting was also fun :)

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Tess

(Apr 2022)

We had a wonderful adventure holiday, our guide Aldo was fantastic. Really informative, fun and cared about our welfare! We loved it! Thanks you so much x

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Jessica

(Apr 2022)

Wonderful trip , if you want to try of a variety of activities , kayaking, hiking , boat trip there is something different everyday . It’s not very challenging if your fit , but certainly enough to be rewarding for all fitness levels. The tour guide Aldo was knowledgeable, caring and funny. The food is incredible (and I don’t eat meat ) every meal is a feast , quite a lot of booze (decent stuff) was thrown in too, which made the whole trip very good value. How I could drink that much raki and not have a hangover (just the last night ) remains a mystery , but we are told it’s organic !

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Daytona

(Apr 2022)

Me and my partner have just completed this trip and have had the best time! We really didn't know what to expect from Albania but it has been amazing. The food has been out of this world, all of the activities have been just the right amount of challenging and fun and our tour guide Alnderim (Aldo) just made the trip, it was like being guided around Albania by a close friend, and he knew so much history, was great at answering our questions and listening to what we wanted to do. All in all a fantastic experience!

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Bella

(Apr 2022)

By Dawn The Toukbal part of the trip was excellent, loved the challenge, great support and everything was well provided for. Hussein our guide was nothing short of spectacular. He was kind, warm and supportive; and he did the hike while on a ramadan fast! As I'm not a big fan of long drives, the Sahara portion of the trip was truly exhausting for me, but it did become interesting that we stopped at a few places like Ouzazarte (ancient village where lots of movies were filmed including GOT and The Mummy), a traditional Berber house where we witnessed the women make traditional Moroccan carpets, and a women's argan oil co-op where we bought our 100% argan oil made with such hard labor. Our driver Ibrahim has been delightful as well, drove like a champ while also on a Ramadan fast. This trip is very much value for money - You definitely get more than you pay for, so if you are in a position to, please do tip generously :) Highly recommended.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Joanna

(Apr 2022)

Hussein was a wonderful guide, and the Toubkal section of the trip was fantastic. It's tiring (all the more so for Hussein, summiting during Ramadan!), but well worth the effort. Incredible views and unforgettable experience. Ibrahim was our guide for the Sahara experience. It was a lot of time spent in the car, as the Sahara is a LONG way from Marrakech, but it was broken up with enjoyable stops at places such as a Berber village and beautiful gorge. Once at the edge of the desert we ride camels for an hour to a camp (more like glamping, with running water and proper toilets and beds). We watched the sunset, and listened to traditional drums around a fire. It was an early start to watch sunrise and return on the camels before the long return drive. Thanks to Hussein and Ibrahim for a really special trip.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Vicentiu

(Apr 2022)

Haven of trekking Review of Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile Well, this is one in a million exoerience. I just want to say 5 things about 5 people. 1. The cheff, Willy Armando. Excellent cheff , full of surprises and extremely helpful person he help me a lot when I was struggling 2. Catalina, one of the most strongest and in the same time sensible women I ever meet. She is a good cooker as well and very helpful 3. SAUL GUERRA, our guide. If you have a question about nature, history of Peru, Machu Picchu, animals, or about anything else, ask Saul. He is like an encyclopedia and can be your best friend. I love him, but please don't tell him that, my wife will kill me. 4. Raul, the owner of Alpaca expedition. I never meet him, I spoke with him once, but looks like he is the man who knows how to organise an expedition. 5. Last but not in the last place Damien, the owner of Skyhook Adventure, the man who made possible this adventure. This is my second adventure with Skyhook but I promise, won't be the last one. Thank you everyone, we had an amazing experience.

Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

Frank

(Apr 2022)

Fantastic experience with very motivated and professional guides. Good accommodation with delicious and plenty of food. All was very well organised. A must do.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Mark

(Apr 2022)

It was a trek of a lifetime! I recommend anyone to trek to base camp, it is so much more than the final picture at EBC. The culture, the Nepalese people, the sights, Kathmandu and making friends for life.

Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)

Nanda

(Apr 2022)

Memorable trek. Well organised through local company Freedom Adventures.

Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)

Catherine

(Apr 2022)

I can’t even begin to describe how amazing this trip was! It went far beyond all my expectations. The local guides from Atlas Vertical were absolutely incredible. They were very professional and welcoming. Special mention to our guide Omar who’s taken such great care of us and made us discover his beautiful country. The chefs, bus driver, muleteers and the other guide whom accompanied us were also all incredibly nice and helpful. Breathtaking views on the mountain and the desert, beautiful villages, delicious food and great accommodation. I highly recommend this trip.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Shannon

(Apr 2022)

Ill find it hard to put into words on how incredible this trip was! From start to finish we were looked after so well. Omar, our guide - was kind, professional, very informative and had our safety as his main priority. The porters, chefs, bus driver and the other guides whom accompanied us on the hike were also all incredible. Food was top class, The views were breathtaking on the mountain and in the desert. So refreshing to spend time in the outdoors in lovely company, beautiful scenery with friendly, enthusiastic and professional guides and an abundance of good food! This is definitely the best for value trip I have ever been on! My only complaint is that it went too fast! Make sure you bring money to tip the guides, porters, chefs and bus driver as this isn't including in the price & they most definitely deserve one. I'd recommend extra cash to buy souvenirs and that as there is some beautiful markets and natural products for sale along the way!

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Katherine

(Apr 2022)

Really amazing trip! Massive shoutout to the guides who took amazing care of us, and put so much effort into making sure that everyone had a great (and safe) time in Morocco. The accommodations were really nice and all had pretty spectacular views. Being cooked for three times a day was also a bonus with lots of yummy Moroccan flavours. The hike up to Mount Toubkal was a bit intimidating when we were at our starting point but we took lots of breaks and got to the top which had an amazing view. We all had such a great time and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a bit of a fun challenge.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Lydia

(Apr 2022)

This trip was amazing! It was well organised and the guides were all very friendly and encouraging. The accommodation was basic but very clean. The food provided by our cooks was tasty and authentic but I would advise bringing snacks with you to avoid getting hungry throughout the day. We did, however have to pay for 3 lunches. This was unexpected but non-expensive. The itinerary doesn't reflect how long you will spend on a coach in the last 3 days, but it was broken up nicely with regular stops for views and snacks/drinks. The pack-list was very efficient and for trips around April, lightweight, modest casual clothes are great for the last 3 days of sightseeing. Really enjoyed this trip and was great to meet new people and bond over the challenges faced by the summit and the Sahara.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Semelia

(Apr 2022)

Fantastic experience! Great hosts & instructors, beautiful location and great value for money.

Travelled on: Surfing, Yoga & Meditation in Taghazout Bay

Ross

(Apr 2022)

Enjoyed a great few days with Abdel and the team, trekking to the top of Toubkal. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. The hospitality they delivered was first class. The food was delicious, super authentic and healthy. Transport to and from the mountains included. The Riad was excellent. A really high standard with Mohammed the host/chef The mountain refugee was described as basic but this far exceeded our expectations. In comparison with trekking in other parts of the developing world the accomodation was a high standard. A large heated room for eating in and thick blankets provided free of charge for additional warmth. Probably won’t sleep much with the altitude but you’ll be comfortable. Mules and porters were provided for transport of large bags and the food. The greatest part of the trip is kind and humorous Berber people. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Asma

(Mar 2022)

I loved it. Everything from the beginnings at Imlil, to the trek back to Imlil was done in a way to make everybody feel very comfortable. Our trip started with the stay at the Riad in Imlil where Hussein briefed us on what to expect during the hike, and even provided us equipment we didnt have for the hike. Our guide Abdul was very helpful and took care of us from the beginning to the end of the two days hike, making sure we were very well looked after. The stay at the refuge was quite comfortable, basic but cannot expect more. Good fun the night we stayed at the refuge. The summit hike was challenging, but again ABdul our guide was very helpful, especially as I struggled with a headache and nausea on the way back. Would recommend this trip to friends interested in mountaineering, and maybe I go back again for more.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

John

(Mar 2022)

An amazing experience. Transport and accommodation were spot on and our guide Abdul was tremendous. Food and digs better than expected. Nothing to moan about. Top class

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Alexander

(Mar 2022)

Amazing from start to finish. I would highly recommend Skyhook to all my friends. Toubkal was an incredible trail. The guide Ahmed was super friendly and knowledgeable. The food was really good, the accommodation was very good too, all at an affordable price. I can’t wait to book again with Skyhook. I would do this hike again 👏

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Julie

(Mar 2022)

This has been the most perfect adventure for me! Tom our host was absolutely brilliant and made us feel so comfortable. I can't actually believe what I have achieved this weekend as I have never had a snow trip away before. The homemade cake was superb as well!

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Elizabeth

(Mar 2022)

Grateful to have went ahead to this trip! I had an amazing time since day 1, from the frozen Champex Lac to getting to greet the St Bernard's. It was a strenous journey of snowshoeing but a very well worth experience. The sledging and the chair lift was a great add to the adventure, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to Tom for his patience and great company of David & Julie.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Pranjal

(Mar 2022)

This was indeed an epic trip. From the time I landed in Marrakesh till I left, everything was meticulously organised by Atlas Vertical Travel. The owner Hussain is not only a man from the ground who has many experience and expertise under his belt, but also will make you feel special when you spend a night at his guest house in Imlil. The hike to Mount Toubkal was fantastic even though get ready for some serious walk and lots of hard work (especially for us since it was in end March, we had walked on plenty of snow even before reaching the refuse). But expert guide made it all look easy with encouragement and walking with your pace. The experience of summiting the Mount Toubkal was epic. I will surely come back for a summer hike.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Georgiana

(Mar 2022)

The trip was great! The climb itself in winter conditions is quite difficult, however I've had the support of a great guide, Mohamed, who helped me summit safely and made the whole experience very pleasant!

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Stephanie

(Mar 2022)

All round an amazing trip and experience! The drive from Marrakesh to the Sahara was unbelievable. The guides were brilliant, so welcoming and knowledgeable, felt very safe the whole time. Food was great. The trek itself was unreal and a once in a lifetime experience

Travelled on: Trek the Sahara Desert

Angus

(Mar 2022)

The accommodation was excellent, the group and the guide was also excellent. However, on the first full day the guide (after discussion with the group) decided we should skin over 1000m up to a Coll then ski back off piste. This was too much for a beginner group, and one of the group ended up exhausted and unable to ski back down. They tried walking which was also impractical. The intent was to be back at the hut by 2 pm for food, it was getting dark when we eventually returned. The second day was excellent. This was an error of judgment which we all discussed afterwards, but shouldn’t have happened on a beginners trip

Travelled on: Beginner Ski Touring

Amanda

(Mar 2022)

This was the most amazing adventure! Trying a variety of fun activities. The guide was excellent. Made it a truly memorable experience

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Wayne

(Mar 2022)

Amazing place to Vist just same view on lack of contact and information from skyhook

Travelled on: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Kausalya

(Mar 2022)

Amazing experience. Instructors were very friendly. Hostel was cozy and clean. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Jorge

(Mar 2022)

Amazing trip with a very profesional time.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Andrew

(Mar 2022)

This was an amazing adventure, led by our guide Tom. He had an excellent balance of humour, and crucially the expertise that allowed me to have full confidence in him. The accommodation and food was perfect, and the weekend ran completely to plan. I would recommend Tom, and this trip, to everyone.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Alexandra

(Mar 2022)

This was an epic trip starting with a bright sunny day and ending with minus temperatures. Excellent location(s), company, guide. You need a certain level of fitness and stamina to complete the hikes. Expect Swiss cheese and funny banter at the dinner table. A weekend that felt like a week away! I highly recommend and will go an another adventure with Alps Adventures.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Nick

(Mar 2022)

Nice short sharp intro to snowshoeing in the Alps. The climb to the monestry was tough but well worth the effort. Tom our guide was a knowledgeable professional guide with a sense of humour. We had a great group of people to share the experience. Already thinking of going back for the summer.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

James

(Mar 2022)

I had an absolutely brilliant trip in the Cairngorms learning to winter climb! Lead guide Connor is an excellent host and organises all logistics so everything runs smoothly. I achieved so much more than I thought I would in these few days considering I had never even worn crampons or used an ice axe before! I would highly recommend this trip for anyone who is keen on learning to climb mountains. The mountain guides are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and patient. They will push you and challenge you and teach you all the rope work and mountaineering skills you need to be safe out on the mountains. I left this trip with a real sense of accomplishment - many thanks SkyHook and Atlas Mountaineering. I'll definitely be booking myself on another climbing trip with you guys soon!

Travelled on: Beginners Scottish Winter Climbing

Andy

(Mar 2022)

To put this in context, I've never done anything like this before, no mountains, no meaningful treks, and haven't camped for about 25 years. With that all said, I thought this week was as a good as I could expect. The guides were excellent and kept most of the week lighthearted, although they were clear when there was a dangerous section, and guided us through the section well. The food, considering it was cooked in a tent, was excellent and the Chef was a true character. The Porters, incredible how they make it all look so easy, with so much to carry, they are very impressive. I would thoroughly recommend this trip if you are after a serious challenge, if however you prefer lazing on the beach, then you're in the wrong place. There are one or two negatives, in that it is difficult to communicate with Skyhook, and Ahsante Tours occasionally, and this can lead to some uncertainty, for example, 3 of the group of 7 were under the impression that the trek started a day earlier than it did!.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Wayne

(Mar 2022)

The trip was amazing and staff at Asante tours were great, corespondents with skyhook was very disappointing, no contact number and wasn’t able to message as all questions went to guide in Africa.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Tatjana

(Mar 2022)

It was super trip, super team and i’m really happy i have suvh an amazing experience! Just wow! Thank you very much for this possibility

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Tom

(Mar 2022)

Really great tour. Lovely food, friendly guides, great people, highly recommended tour

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Jeremy

(Mar 2022)

An amazing, challenging climb! Unfortunately the weather turned us back about 1 hr from the summit, but the experience of climbing and hiking in a major winter storm was still epic. Our hosts and guides took excellent care of us at all times. They had the utmost care for our safety and comfort. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I look forward to trying summit again.

Travelled on: Mount Toubkal Winter Ascent (4,167m)

Ildiko

(Mar 2022)

What an amazing experience!!! I was slightly sceptical of going to Morocco - thinking of safety. I experienced the complete opposite! Starting with the effective communication with Hussein (sorry if I will spell the names wrong), who was our contact there via Skyhook. He has the skills of being the host you could wish for and always going above and beyond to make your sure you are well looked after. I cannot thank him enough for his kindness! During our trip we had two cooks, Mohammed and Abdul. Our taste buds were taken to another level with the Moroccan dishes we've been served. Our guides Mohammed and Ibrahim are so experienced! It was so lovely listening to them on the hike, finding out about their culture. The looked after us and they set up a pace that was suitable for all those in the group, more so they made sure we have all the equipment needed for safety. Due to the bad weather conditions, I only managed to hike up to about 3800 m and again, the guides looked after us coming down in poor visibility and high winds. Everyone turned back that day, so there were more people around. I was amazed of the remarkable teamwork they showed us, we were all been looking out for each other. There've been no rules set up, it has been a natural caring skill they revealed. During this trip I learned the pure kindness of Berber people, I made new friends and I store unforgettable memories. I cannot wait to revisit! Thank you all for looking after us the way you did! P.S. I would highly recommend to visit Marrakech using a guide called Hussein, he's knowledge of history is incredible. To get in contact with him you can ask Hussein your contact via Skyhook, or I am happy to give information.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Nigel

(Feb 2022)

Really tough but rewarding. Great guides from Atlas Vertical but I don’t want Tagine ever again

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Sharmila

(Feb 2022)

The 2 days felt like 4. So much packed in without feeling like there was any rush. Everything ran super smoothly and the views were absolutely stunning. The guide was fantastic and accommodated to everyone's needs so you got the sense you could just switch off and enjoy!

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Jonathan

(Feb 2022)

What a trip! Fantastic experience to summit Toubkal with the help of Houssain and my guide Rachid. Bad weather meant we had to delay the attempt, but Houssain took me on a two day trip to local Berber villages instead. When the weather allowed for it, I managed to summit Toubkal and stick to the original schedule. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to try out mountaineering. I've definitely gotten an appetite for more.

Travelled on: Mount Toubkal Winter Ascent (4,167m)

Lloyd

(Feb 2022)

An absolutely amazing trip would 10/10 recommend spent my birthday hiking up to the refuge. I had a good group for the Toubkal Summit trip with very helpful and knowledgeable guides. Trip to the Sahara was great with a great group of like minded adventurers from all over the world. Special mention to Hussain of Atlas Vertical for everything.

Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure

Warren

(Feb 2022)

Great experience will definitely be doing the next course. Everything was great from the Hostel and staff to the actual climbing itself. Thank you to the instructors for an awesome trip.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Dillon

(Feb 2022)

Amazing weekend learning all the basics of ice climbing. Instructors were very helpful in teaching and patient will all levels of ability. Would recommend to anyone regardless of ability.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Claudia

(Feb 2022)

What an amazing trip! Loved every minute of it.

Travelled on: Snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps

John

(Feb 2022)

From the pick up in Jemaa el fna to the very end this was brilliantly run. I met Omar at the agreed meeting point and picked up the second traveller a bit further away. In Imlil we met Mohammed who cooked a wonderful dinner for us in front of the fire and met Hussain our host. The guide Ibrahim met us the following morning and we went up to the refuge. The refuge was well equipped having wifi and multiple log burners to keep us warm in the winter. The ascent of Toubkal was done very well and felt safe throughout, Ibrahim knew the mountain inside and out. We summited in great weather and Ibrahim done his best to get us up during a good weather window. The next day just me and Ibrahim made the attempt at the second summit but weather turned us back. A long trek back down to Imlil that afternoon but not before yet more excellent food. In Imlil once again I was welcomed as though it was my home. Everyone I met was brilliant, very friendly, very welcoming, it was well organised and I’d use them again in a heartbeat. The food was fantastic, I didn’t expect to eat so well half way up a mountain but everything was cooked fresh and to cater for any specific needs.

Travelled on: Mount Toubkal Winter Ascent (4,167m)

Claire

(Feb 2022)

Amazing yet very challenging experience. Check difficulty before you book! Itinerary changed due to weather but each day brought a new adventure and challenge. Hotel was great, clean and comfortable.

Travelled on: Winter Hiking Across the Cairngorms

Rory

(Feb 2022)

The mountain guides and the porters were fantastic, and I could not have done it without them. It was a tough trip and at times I felt like there was no way I was going to make it, but in the end it was really enjoyable. The organisation/communication between Skyhook and Ahsante Tours could have been better, as the kit list that Ahsante Tours used was slightly different from the one Skyhook used. On the whole it was a brilliant trip and I would highly recommend it to anyone else. However, make sure that this particular route it right for you, as it is very short compared to many of the other possible routes up Kilimanjaro.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Jing

(Feb 2022)

I had a wonderful time on this trip, a special thank you to my guides who have showed me the kindness and hospitality of Moroccan and Berber people. Abdullah has 15 years experience as Atlas Mountains guide, he knows every bit of the mountains by heart, assuring all the mountain lovers of a safe and fantastic climbing and summit. The trip to the Sahara was also fantastic, Hassan is not only capable of skilfully managing the long winding mountains roads but also being a great travel guide and escort during the journey to make sure your mind can be set at ease. Mustapha as the main contact for this trip is always on call offering the help in case of any special travelling requirement or contingency during the pandemic. Overall, with “5-star”service experience guaranteed, I would highly recommend this program for either solo female traveller like me who wants to enjoy some quiet time alone away from hustle and bustle of the cities as well as for families and friends who want to experience the peace of nature and unique North African culture.

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Ian

(Feb 2022)

Superb trip providing loads of exposure to Scottish winter weather at its finest! Course leader Mehmet was knowledgeable, really pleasant and always happy to share and develop a plan around the groups needs. Would recommend you go with an open mind on what to achieve as a fixed mind to summit 4 Munro’s may not be possible in the weather you find. Also - the price is for a shared room but nobody uses this they all get a separate room and pay extra. If the option was provided then it would be clearer pricing and better for the hotel too. Thoroughly recommend

Travelled on: Winter Hiking Across the Cairngorms

Robert

(Feb 2022)

Awesome four days experiencing the range of conditions winter in the Cairngorms has to offer. Fantastic guiding from Mehmet Karatay, learned a huge amount about safety and navigation whilst having a great time with a like-minded group. Would very much recommend.

Travelled on: Winter Hiking Across the Cairngorms

Suse

(Feb 2022)

Absolutly recommended!!! We enjoyed the course for every minute! Brilliant guides and location! Such an impressive experience!!! Promise to come back again next year!

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Veronika

(Feb 2022)

Absolutely stunning experience! The perfect mix of amazing nature, helpful tips from the instructors and support from the teammates. I was very pleased to get into such a group - one of the best group tours I've ever done so far. Special thanks to the host Jacob who put his soul into this cozy place.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Matthew

(Feb 2022)

An unforgettable weekend. It’s incredible the progress you can make with Jakob’s guidance onto challenging, yet achieve able ice climbs in just 2 days. A very worthwhile experience I’d recommend anyone interested!

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Roberto

(Feb 2022)

Had a fabulous trip. Tom the guide was very professional, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. The views on the walks were breathtaking. I would definitely recommend this trip and have even booked another tour for the summer.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Sonya

(Feb 2022)

I had absolutely great time! Tom (our guide) made absolutely sure everybody is feeling great and enjoying the tour. He created such an amazing and friendly athmosphere during the entire trip. He thought us few important techniques for snowshoeing and even demonstrated some great abilities of the snowshoes. Thank you Skayhook and Tom for the freat time in Switzerland 🇨🇭!!!

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Rozanna

(Jan 2022)

Great introduction to ice climbing from many years of rock climbing. Amazing experienced instructors, who supported and pushed us throughout the 4 days of ice climbing and chose routes to suit the team each day. An amazing homely hostel with all the facilities you could need. Would recommend to anyone who wanted to try Ice climbing.

Travelled on: Ice Climbing Improver Course

Michal

(Jan 2022)

Amazing! Excellent for the first time climbers! All of us were able to climb to the top of ice fall on day two. Great work instructors!

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Michelle

(Jan 2022)

Wonderful trip! Lots of wonderful food provided. Treks we’re challenging but the views impeccable. Our guide Tom was funny and very personable. Tom provided plenty of support and insights to the area. Highly recommend this adventure!

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Anna

(Jan 2022)

It was a great weekend! The guides were really nice and helpful. I enjoyed the snowshoeing a lot, and the dogs were really cute!

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Sarah

(Jan 2022)

Excellent trip - was a really great way to spend a weekend. 2 excellent days of snowshoeing with a lovely group of people. Tom and Guy were great guides and I would highly recommend this trip.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Katie

(Jan 2022)

A very fun adventure with a great group of participants and great guides. The snowshoeing was a good workout and the sledding opportunity was a real adrenaline rush, not for the feint hearted. The guides are very knowledgeable and personable. A great way to spend a winter weekend in nature.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Chloe

(Jan 2022)

The trip was great! The weather was stormy but we still managed to gain so much experience in the Cairngorm National Park. Our guide Jack was fantastic and we were well looked after on the mountains. Jacks enthusiasm and knowledge made every day interesting and fun. The hotel was lovely and Aviemore is a great little town. If you love walking in different and sometimes challenging conditions then this trip is an ideal taster.

Travelled on: Winter Hiking Across the Cairngorms

Gail

(Jan 2022)

Great break in Cairngorms national Park Itinerary no where near what we did though. Weather not kind.

Travelled on: Winter Hiking Across the Cairngorms

Megan

(Jan 2022)

Absolutely amazing trip. It was physically very challenging but well worth the effort. Great itinerary and the group size made for a great social experience!

Travelled on: Snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps

Leena

(Jan 2022)

Such a great experience, beyond all expectations & so much fun! Top guides.

Travelled on: Snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps

Kevin

(Jan 2022)

Amazing experience, but hard work and it will push your fitness

Travelled on: Snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps

Hussien

(Jan 2022)

The whole experience was amazing.. beyond my expectations. Definitely I recommend it and will do it again if my time permits

Travelled on: Snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps

Jari

(Jan 2022)

The weather may not have been the most favorable to landscapes for this trip, but can you expect more from a winter hike when you get to experience almost all the possible weather variations and conditions that come with winter... Yes, with these delicacies this was the richest possible experience! Special thanks for this to guide Martin, who gave a professional presentation of the region and showed the most impressive parts of the national park. And special thanks also to Penzion Sagan. Good food, after the hike and dinner the combination of sauna, snow and jacuzzi was relaxing. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff was memorable

Travelled on: Winter Hiking in the Fatra Mountains

Darrell

(Jan 2022)

Just got back, that was Awesome! Climbed at Ozzimosis on day 1 and Krokan on day 2, it was everything i hoped and more. The drive to Ozimosis was 5-mins and the walk-in is short but exciting, the climbing area is a mixture of short steep sections, with lots of inclines inbetween - great to learn the techniques and build confidence! There was a variety of difficulties so if you feel confident you can challenge yourself within your comfort level - and the guides offer tips and individual challenges too. It was not too cold, and after climbing I had to remove layers to cool-down! Everything was top-ropes, fixed to solid anchors and trees above - no climbing experience necessary. Day 2 was at a 15 min drive, and a beautiful 10-min walk-in - the place is so pretty. the climbing had a mixture of simple routes to more challenging climbs, it felt higher and more exciting but that was probably the joy of the general area and surroundings. I couldn't recommend this highly enough, the guides were fantastic and knowledgeable, the experience was worth twice the price - and i will be back next winter for the medium-level course! PS - Take a camera!!!!!

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Paul

(Jan 2022)

Very winter assent of Ben Nevis with Sam Percival as our guide. Great instruction, carefully thought out planning, enjoyable and professional. A memory that will stay with me forever. Could not recommend more. (Hotel was a bit naff but not the end of the world - just a place to sleep!!)

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Danny

(Jan 2022)

Excellent experience. Extremely able and accommodating team working in a truly beautiful part of the world. 10/10 would recommend.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Jeremy

(Jan 2022)

Another amazing Skyhook trip. Hike is relatively short, but challenging as you approach summit. Our guide Victor was awesome and supportive. Recommend riding horses part of the way just for the experience.

Travelled on: Rainbow Mountain (5,200m)

Jeremy

(Dec 2021)

What an amazing hike. Challenging for sure, but worth every bit of sweat and pain. Our guide Charly was awesome, shared a wealth of knowledge on the local area, history and fauna. This is the best way to experience Machu Picchu.

Travelled on: Short Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu - 2 days

Jeremy

(Dec 2021)

Skyhook comes through with another great experience. Our guide Charly was amazing and the food was incredible. Recommend riding horses at least part way for the full experience.

Travelled on: Humantay Lake Trek

Kevin

(Dec 2021)

Winter is hard, but get reward in completing

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Paul

(Dec 2021)

Really enjoyable experience! Tackling Ben Nevis in the winter seems much more of event and achievement than I thought it would. The first day of winter skills training was an excellent taster session into mountaineering and the great views, climb and remoteness have inspired me to explore more mountains in the future. The guides were good company and very informative. I would advise that you make sure you bring the right kit; I managed to borrow a waterproof off another kind adventurer but would have been wet, cold and miserable otherwise! If in doubt ask the guides; Sam Percival was very helpful in recommending kit for my next outing. The accomodation and kit provided was good and going at New Year was well worth it for the bagpipes on Hogmanay! Slàinte Mhath! (Cheers in Gaelic)

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Nigel

(Dec 2021)

Had a great time. Connor and his team were awesome

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Vidya

(Dec 2021)

We had a really lovely time with the crew!

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Alex

(Dec 2021)

An absolutely amazing way to spend a weekend! The old school hostel is outstanding providing hot showers and lots of room! A drying room for all your equipment after climbs. Hostel has everything you need. The lounge area is huge and has a log burner fire to warm up after spending the day with ice. The two instructors were very knowledgeable and friendly. The climbing is good for a range of experience as there’s varying difficulties of climbs for those who want to give it a try! Great climbing, great accommodation, great people! I’ll definitely be back for the intermediate course at some point! Thank you Jakob, Ben and skyhook for an amazing introduction to a fab sport!

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Kevin

(Dec 2021)

Great experience and very friendly and helpful instruction. Choices as to where you climb are controlled by the weather. It would be good to have some climbing experience if possible

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Hamish

(Dec 2021)

The ice climbing course was an amazing experience. Jakob was a great instructor and provided a stable platform to learn ice climbing and assisted when required. Staying at the Old School Hostel was a nice way to get to know the other team members and enabled us to develop a collegial spirit which shifted the climbing field and helped us to push and support each other in the ice climbing and reach our own goals. I strongly recommend to anyone thinking of doing this course, It was a highlight of my Scandinavian experience.

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Jing

(Dec 2021)

Good experience

Travelled on: Beginners Ice Climbing

Anna

(Dec 2021)

Absolutely idyllic pre Christmas treat. Tom and ChiChi looked after us all so well and we shall have memories forever! It's not too exhausting either but you do need basic fitness and the sledging is probably the most scary bit! Day one we were in the tree line and day two we went to monastery and saws the dogs at Barryland. If you are skier, off piste in deep powder can be daunting but in snow shoes it's great fun! I saw a different side to the mountains in snow shoes.

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Patricia

(Dec 2021)

Had the most fantastic weekend on the beginners snow shoeing experience. Tom and Cece looked after us exceptionally well and ensures we enjoyed every step. I would highly recommend this weekend with Tom and the team at Alpsadventures

Travelled on: St Bernard's Beginner Snowshoe

Matthew

(Dec 2021)

Take a group all the way up a sizeable mountain and faff around finding thing to do in the deep snow? No one in the group wanted to do it, it Injured several members of the group, and then this was ahead of an even earlier ascent of the U.K.s tallest mountain - not a beginner trek at all - and obviously awful experience. Our group were turned around 15 mins from the summit by an overly jittery guide worrying about daylight - we still made it to the bottom with 1.5 hours of daylight still to spare - not with standing ever using the head torches they’d insisted we bring?! Absolutely minimum organisation or communication from the guides throughout, we had to text them constantly to find out, and we had no idea where or when our meal would come (we actually have to provide them all with no wanting at all) Bizarre that all the experiences on this site have 5 stars?! Almost no one on this group (10) has much positive to say about the whole trip.

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

mamas

(Dec 2021)

The guides were excellent and the course was very informative. The tuition was great and guides really helped everyone of all skill levels. All very professional. I thought that the hotel was awful - it was one of the worst i have ever been to, the carpets smelt of damp, the heating in my room didnt work and toilet flush worked intermittently. There are better hotels in the area and cheaper ones. I would thoroughly recommend that this is changed for future courses. I personally wouldnt come on any of your courses if held at this hotel again. I think would be better if some form of course dinner was organised, would help to build team spirit

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Duncan

(Dec 2021)

Excellent. Great fun and the number of guides for the group meant we could all go at our own pace.

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Fiona

(Dec 2021)

Absolutely amazing trip! The ratio of clients to guides was much lower than I had expected, providing a really great environment for learning and receiving feedback. In addition, this meant that the different abilities of the group members could all be catered for. The guides themselves were absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable and friendly, couldn’t have asked for better. I felt completely safe at all times and have learned so many skills that I will put into action! Thank you all for making it such a fun weekend, particularly Josh who took lead myself and 2 others up the Ben.

Travelled on: Ben Nevis Winter Ascent (1,345m)

Maria Denise

(Nov 2021)

Simply amazing and breathtaking

Travelled on: Trek the Sahara Desert

Katrien

(Nov 2021)

Thank you Simon and Damien, for arranging the four-days hike/tour to The Lost City in Santa Marta area. You were able to inform us from beginning to end. All our personal requests and expectations were met! From the first moment to the last we enjoyed everything. Great organisation and cooperation between all. Certified guide Pedro and translator were really professional and super friendly. The hike itself was often tough but Pedro (and translator) supported us every time. We had a small group with nice atmosphere. Good laughs and good cooperation between all. The food was super tasty and fresh. They even took into account our vegetarian diet. Skyhook Adventure and Kagumu Adventures are highly recommended organisations with huge love and respect for the local area and communities! It was a unique trip, one never to forget. Thanks for the bag of local Santa Marta Colombian coffee! We will enjoy a cup of coffee at home. Thanks for creating the base of such wonderful memories! Katrien & Jan from Belgium

Travelled on: Hike Colombia's Lost City

Owain

(Nov 2021)

My tour was amazing, Mostapha and Abdallah were very hospitable and really gave me a feel for how life was in the mountains. Nothing bad to say about it if I could give the review an extra star I would, great value for money.

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour