Fantastic trip, well organized and great food and accomodations:). Our guide Tom was great in keeping spirits up, and full of knowledge about the area. Would strongly recommend for everyone who likes hiking!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Beautiful trip with lovely people and friendly and accommodating guides.
Gorgeous sceneries and breathtaking views.
Highly recommend to fit people looking to experience the Alps around the Mont Blanc, going through 3 countries (France, Italy, Switzerland, in 4 days!! :-)
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Excellent guides. Great organisation. Could have done with more reference to ability level as one member of group was seriously lacking whilst others far more able. Food lacking in freshness. On two occasions given tinned fruit which was fermented. I’m gluten free and was given an apple instead of real alternative at one point. But all in all it was a great trip and as some one with a normal, not extreme level of fitness it was very much achievable. All accommodation was clean. Never enough toilets though!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was the most amazing trip, the people I met were great the two guides Krystal and Greger were exceptional
kind encouraging supportive and knowledgeable about our surroundings,
I would highly recommend this trip.
If I did it again I would have arrived a day earlier and it would have been great if the first day could have started earlier so we were not stuck so long in the queue for the Mont Blanc Tunnel .
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Incredible experience!!
Herlin (our guide) was fun and informative.
The whole trip (transportation, food, accommodation) was very well organized.
All the messaging with the company during the upcoming trip was fast and responsive.
Travelled on: Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu
Hello.
I would like to say that the guide this trip was verry good. He was verry kind, nice, involved in the group and made soure that we were all ok.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic trip. Mike was a first class group leader. Friendly, encouraging, informative and very conscious of different levels of ability in the group. Possible improvements- accommodation was very basic (single room option should be made available) Good Mini bus but leg room limited. Would highly recommend this trip.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Just amazing. Because the the guides Sam and Chris was so knowglable we felt safe and they made sure we had fun. Defo recommend no matter what your ability.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Absolutely fantastic trip. It lived up to all my expectations and more. Even the food was great. All in all a definite 5 stars.
Our guides Sam and Charlie were brilliant. Knowledgeable and very good to make quick decisions on the fly that made the trip both more fun and safer. I was always 100% confident in them and despite some windy situation on Loch Ness always felt safe and knew they had it all under control. We were 11 people from very different backgrounds and many with no canoe experience at all. Sam and Charlie were great at showing us how to manage the canoes and we all got the hang of it quickly. Can 100% recommend Good2Go Adventures for anyone that is interested in doin this great trip.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
The Tour was well designed and balanced. The overall description and difficulty level were accurate.
We were lucky to have a great guide, Barbara Deliere. She was very professional, encouraging, giving attention to everyone equally and creating cohesion in the group.
The improvement could be the start. It could be an early start and the briefing could take place the evening before.
I am happy to recommend the tour to anyone interested.
Thank you
Best regards
Salla
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
It was a well-organized trip with responsible guides. Great info and preparation before the trip. Vert Lodge is also a great host where we start the journey.
I highly recommend this hiking trip to anyone who is willing to see and experience Tour de Mont Blanc.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic trip. Really enjoyed the kayaking and the hike despite the wet weather. Camp site was fine though extremely basic. Our Guide Sandra was very kind and knowledgeable.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
The whole experience was sensational made 10 x better by Sandra our guide. Her attention to detail was exceptional. Her teaching, cooking and guiding skills were very professional.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
My wife and I went on this trip, we combined it with 3 day Toubkal so as we finished in Imlil, our tour was the reverse way around. Our driver Youssef picked us up from our hotel in Imlil and we set off to . It was just the 3 of us for the whole week. A nice AC car getting to know Youssef as the we travelled from place to place. What a great guy! Certainly a friend for life.
Very well organised by Atlas Vertical and Lahouceine. All the accommodation was good, maybe the last night in Marrakesh could have been better (unclean room)
Lots of memories across all the places we visited. Highlights, tedra gorge, Sahara (ensure you get luxury camp - check with Skyhook, basic in my opinion is awful, we transfered - thanks to Lahouceine) and Casablanca - fantastic mosque
Honestly, a trip of a lifetime made better by meeting Youssef.
This is a must do!
Thanks Lahouceine and Youssef
Travelled on: Morocco Highlights
This was an amazing trip! Well organized, including 4 routes on the Mont Blanc circuit to cover 3 countries in 4 days. Our guide Paul was brilliant - really knowledgeable of the routes and taking everyone’s abilities into consideration. There are a lot of steep ascents and steep descents so take advantage of hiring the walking poles as they were really helpful with the trekking.
Book the trip - you won’t regret it.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The best holiday I have ever had! Far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend our guide Paul, ensured everyone was looked after and cared for. The walk was a delightful balance of challenging and enjoyable. Food was excellent and I really enjoyed meeting a group of likeminded people to share the experience with. Thank you will look forward to booking the next adventure
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Just finished the Tour of Mont Blanc 4 day trip covering Italy, Switzerland and France via Alps Adventures through Skyhook.
The trip was fantastic from the organisation, the amazing guide Paul and great company that made it a great break away.
It was tough in parts especially carrying your own kit each day (not something I was used to) but Paul kept the pace manageable even on the big uphills!
Poles can be hired and I would highly recommend doing this for €10 as I think it would be unmanageable without. The hostels were clean and food got better as the trip went on, and always nice to finish the day with a beer.
Highly recommend for solo travellers as well as couples or friends. Need a reasonable level of fitness as the days were circa 4 hours (day1), 8 hours (days2&3) and 5 hours trekking (on day 4).
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What an incredible trip. Alps Adventures were amazing, the itinerary the schedule the whole experience will stay with me forever. Paul our guide was the best we could have wishes for. His knowledge, experience, humour, it all made the trip complete. We stopped so many times so he could tell us about the landscape, the plants, flowers and trees. Without Paul, the trip would have been great. With him, it was amazing.
Cannot recommend highly enough. Book this trip, you will not regret a single moment.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was an amazing trip. Easy to book, plenty of information regarding all aspects of preparation and what to expect. Our trip leader, Paul, has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is totally passionate about educating all hikers with quality information on the area and how it is being impacted by global changes. Fantastic group of people with interesting life experiences with a great team 'WhatsApp' group now full of fantastic photos. Great laugh, learned loads, great accommodation and saw some incredible scenery. Thanks Tom for organising. Definitely be back.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I’ve left the tour looking for the next adventure! If you’re considering this tour I can’t recommend it enough!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
If your on the fence about booking, don’t be! Just book it, you won’t regret it!
The trip was perfect start too finish. Paul is a phenomenal man, his knowledge, care and experience is second too none. You’ll learn about different plants/trees, environmental and climate changes that he’s supper passionate about. As well as really supporting & looking after the group as a unit wether your super fit or taking it easier.
I do recommend that you make sure you are fit & can realistically walk for hours with steep ascents & descents (it isn’t a walk in the park)
Depending on the time you go obviously, but pack as little & light as poss (pants are good for 2 days at least 😉) take snacks and light water bottle, lots of opportunities too fill up.
The hiking is hard & you do spend a lot of time looking at the persons feet in front of you, but please remember too look up and take in the views there out standing.
Walking poles where a game changer!
Thank you so much Paul & co
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Absolutely fantastic trip! Loved it. I was a solo travelled and met the most fantastic people. Our guide Paul, was fantastic, he lead and looked after our team and I learnt a lot about the area and some trek tips. Highly recommend Paul as a leader, Alps adventures and skyhook.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Just returned from an amazing 4 day trip. Never done anything like this before but will definitely be signing up for another one. Paul was a brilliant guide very informative about nature and the area. Worth every penny. 👍
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
It was a fantastic, well managed trip. The guide Tom was brilliant, he used his experience to deal with all abilities, and all personalities well, with his odd and hilarious jokes he made the whole experience joyful.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
An awesome trip, stunning scenery. Our guide Tom really made the trip, made us laugh, kept spirts high, and ensured everyone achieved what they wanted from the trip. A fabulous group of people, and we laughed and talked the whole way. Would highly recommend and we are already looking to book another trip next year. Definitely 5 stars ⭐️
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Tom was excellent and very helpful. Experienced troubleshooter! As he says, to enjoy the hike everyone has to chip in and what a group it is was. Fun all the way. Thanks you all.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I was quite apprehensive about this trip as I’ve never been on an organised tour before. However our guide Tom was great at making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed and fostering a strong team spirit. Our group was full of mixed abilities but everyone was so lovely and friendly that I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thanks Tom and everyone!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
An amazing adventure, meeting new people and a challenging and rewarding trek.
The most amazing guide you could hope for... thank you Marcos
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Trip was unbelievable, could not have asked for more from Marcos, our guide. Will be booking another one soon for sure.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
A truly incredible experience. Well organised from start to finish. Our guide Marcos was absolutely perfect, he gave us a great balance of guidance but freedom to enjoy the mountains. We had an amazing group and would encourage anybody to book with skyhook
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was a fantastic experience. Both Sam and Cameron were helpful and experienced. The food was great as were the people. Would recommend.
Dave.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Wow what a trip, well organised, amazing scenery and great leadership.
Sam and Cam (our guides) took time to make everyone comfortable and confident in the canoes, cooked fab food in camp and made sure we were all looked after.
Thanks Sam and Cam, you’re super stars
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
From start to finish our trip was amazing. In total together with my wife another couple joined us in Marrakesh for the pick up and together with our guide Joal we started the trip. Hotel in Imlil was great for the 1st evening. Lovely little village. Day 2, after breakfast we started (all 5 of us) our trek to base camp, approx 2000m climb taking in breathtaking views of the atlas mountains. Lunch was great prepared by our own chef who also looked after our luggage on the mule. After 6h or so we arrived at base camp. A very clean hostel where approx 100 or so people stay to summit Mt Toukbal in the morning. Again amazing dinner prepared by our own chef.
At 4am after a breakfast the final 1000m was ahead of us. Not going to lie, it was tough, much steeper than the day before. After 4h we made it. What a view! Amazing!!! Well worth the tough climb.
We climb down to base camp for lunch then walled back to Imlil. Again, quite tough on the legs, but we made it! A final night with our group in Imlil hotel before departing on the morning. Atlas Vertical (local company) were amazing with Lahouceine on what's app every step if needed.
WiFi not great in base camp, I suggest buying additional sim card or adding data locally in Marrakesh.
Great trip. Highly recommended
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
This was one of the best things I have ever done! An utterly amazing experience, the views were out of this world. What made the trip was our fantastic guide Barbara who was the most inspiring, caring, motivational guide we could have asked for. Her support and guidance was outstanding. She did this with humour and kindness ensuring everyone in the group was keep safe at all times. Everything worked like clockwork. Would highly recommend the trip to anyone! Just brilliant! Skyhook communications was great. Would definitely use this company again. Here’s to my next adventure!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
5 stars isn’t enough for our guide Barbara! The tour (4 days around Mont Blanc) itself was lovely, challenging, and unforgettable. The lodging at refuges provided what you’d need on the road for rest! The views were breathtaking! All of that was amplified by our guide’s patience, encouragement, support, aid, and so much more! Our group (that was fantastic) varied in skill and speed and Barbara did more and beyond to be there for all of us. :) Many thanks to the guide! And I highly recommend the tour!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fabulous Trip, Absolutely stunning views and Barbara our guide went out of her way every day to make sure everyone had the support they needed and the best time!
Every refuge we stayed in or stopped at had the most special views to take in. The refuges are very basic with one set meal and you are sharing a bathroom, so just be prepared not to be too fussy and just ride the journey - the experience of being right in the heart of the mountains is definitely worth it.
My advice to others would be:
1. Keep your backpacks light - only bring what is on the kit list - you really need less than you think.
2. It is a strenuous hike in parts - when you are climbing 900m in 2-3 hours it can get steep, so make sure you've got a basic level of fitness, and do some practice hikes with hills before you come away to check you are comfortable with the level of fitness required
3. Bring ear plugs - when you get 14 people sleeping in one dorm in a refuge - even though everyone tries to be quiet to sleep it can be challenging.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This is an absolutely brilliant trip! I’m not an experienced kayaker but had a great time, learned a lot and will definitely be on the water again soon.
Due to the difficult weather, the itinerary did change, but in no way did I feel like we’ve missed out. Each day was a new adventure, with something new to experience. The landscape and wildlife are just stunning, especially the seals.
Billy, Chris, and Pete are excellent guides and I always felt safe. Each day was planned to make the best of the weather (which was challenging for July!) and recognised the abilities of everyone in the group.
The campsite is great and in a fabulous quiet location with awesome sunset opportunities. Food was excellent and plentiful, and it was great to have the safe base of the awning of Billy’s caravan to get out of the weather.
Can’t recommend this trip highly enough. Thanks guys.
Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast
I had the best 3 days hiking and kayaking in the Norwegian fjords. The trip was well organised and our guide was really kind, supportive and knowledgable. Especially loved the chocolate!
It was such a privilege to stay there and experience the beautiful surroundings. Be prepared and accept the weather can change quite quickly!
I met some really great people and have such wonderful memories of the trip, thank you!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
The trip was fantastic. It was very easy to book. The guide (Fredrik) picked us up wt the airport and stayed with us for the whole trip. He was very friendly and knowledgable, and he adapted the trip to meet our preferences. The location was absolutely stunning, the equipment provided was all top tier and they also provided all of the food which was all exceptionally delicious. The easiest 5/5 star I have ever given :)
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Great trip and great company would definitely recommend and looking forward to next year’s trip already
Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)
Fantastic guides both very knowledgeable of the area. Both kept a pace for everyone to keep up with one at the front and one at the back. Very safe going up the mountain and back down. Fantasoltic views amd we were very lucky to have clear skies all the way. I met some lovely people all like minded wanting to push themselves.
Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)
Highly recommended. Trip was amazing, well organized and smooth. I have done trekking trips before, but Christel was by far the best guide ever. Great personality, encouraging, sharing interesting facts about mountaineering and nature.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing experience. Christel our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and attentive to all the group. We had great group dynamics and it was super enjoyable and physically challenging, but not too hard. Highly recommend this trip!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
If you’re thinking about doing this trip, don’t hesitate, get it booked. It was the most amazing experience and the views are just incredible.
Our guide Crystal was amazing, very inspiring and extremely knowledgeable.
The accommodation is comfortable, but basic, food very good.
I’d definitely say you need a good base level of fitness, but Crystal kept the pace nice and steady and we had plenty of rest stops. Those that could walk quicker were encourage to, and given places to wait ahead. It was only on the last day when visibility was poor that we were all asked to keep close in the group.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
A brilliant trip. Mark, our guide, was excellent at meeting the needs of the whole group. Thoroughly recommend this trip!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This is a wonderful journey along the Tour de Mont Blanc trekking route, where you'll encounter the most spectacular and best views. The trek is both mentally and physically rewarding, as you reach new destinations each day. We usually started around 7 am and walked until about 4 pm with breaks and lunch, totaling around 35,000 steps a day. Carrying a 5-7 kg backpack, it's best to pack light for a more enjoyable experience. Our guide, Mark Dodwell, was really good and professional. Highly recommended! / ‘Ken Sweden’ on YT
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Hi. Line and I was very satisfied with the trip. Mark did a very good job in guiding every day and telling historical stories etc.
The last morning he checked out the weather forecast, because of the rain and thunderstorms in the mountains during the night. It was safety first. We were lucky, got sunny weather and left Trient at 7:20 am 😊
Thank you from Line and Hans Erik.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Wow what an adventure I had. From start to finish was made to feel safe in the hands of your great guides Bill & Sallie. We were blessed with the weather and the other participants in the group were all so lovely and encouraging. Thanks for a great experience will definitely look into doing another tour with you. Thanks again x
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
We had a fantastic trip with guides, Bill and Sally O’Connor. Professional, knowledgeable, patient. The experience of a lifetime with views and hikes you will never forget.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Awesome experience, the most fun I've had this year. Our guide Blaz was excellent, fun, and (importantly) safety-conscious.
Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)
Amazing trip great scenery with a tough hike but we were always in safe hands with our guide Blaz
Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)
An amazing trip. The views are better than you can imagine! This was my first solo trip and everyone in my group was so welcoming and easy to get to know. Marcos is a fantastic guide. He’s organised, funny, patient and full of knowledge of the mountains. 100% would recommend this trip!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
A fantastic varied hike with a suspension bridge, caves, mountain ridges, lakes and lots of local wildlife. There are so many amazing views and it’s less busy than the Tour du Mount Blanc. Our guide Marcos was friendly, supportive and really good fun. We had an absolutely amazing time with a great group of people. Thank you Alps Adventures and Marcos for a wonderful trek!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
The most fantastic break and the best hike ever. The scenery was spectacular throughout. Great people, great accommodation and the best guide ever! Thanks you Marcos for the unforgettable week.
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
My paddle across Scotland was a fabulous experience. Our guides, Cam, Chris and Dan made sure that everything went smoothly. They kept us well fed and provided us with enough information to get us going and keep us going with a sense of humour and genuine care for all of us. We worked together as a team which gave us the feeling of being on a real expedition, I felt that I was challenged but never overwhelmed and would book again in a heartbeat. I feel that I have accomplished something that I could never have contemplated doing alone. I would highly recommend this trip.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
This has been the most amazing and rewarding experience. It is a really well organised and fun trip- lots of challenge but broken up into manageable days. Our guides Cam and Chris were truly fabulous- experienced, helpful and kind. Volunteer Dan was eager, helpful and kind. Camps were great fun and our dinners were great.
I am proud of what I’ve achieved and have learnt lots about myself. Here’s to lots more adventures ❤️🛶
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Trip date: Friday 7th July - Tuesday 11th July 2023
Participants;
Stuart, Nigel, Nicola, Caroline, Caroline, Brad, Paul, Sarah, Dan, Pam, Vera and myself David.
Guides;
Chris Potts - Water safety professional
Cameron Penn - Trip and Logistics Manager
Dan - Additional support and help
The following is from my perspective only.
The trip is an ideal adventure to see and explore Scotland from the seat of a canoe paddling on canals and Lochs, looking at and absorbing nature with minimal noise and light pollution (at night). If you've ever wanted to immerse yourself in nature in this way, I recommend this trip, as wildlife is abundant.
The journey is sometimes challenging, mainly due to (unpredictable) weather conditions and individual fitness levels. Our group had an age range from 19 to 70 years old, and everyone completed the trip without any adverse issues, although there were plenty of achy and sore muscles.
The trip is a group activity rather than an individual effort; you should expect to engage in team participation and offer and recognise when you need help and support while also recognising when others require help and support. For my part, I needed help on several occasions, and I was grateful individuals stepped in and supported me. It is also essential to recognise when individuals need alone time.
The actual camping and eating facilities are limited; this is not a pessimistic view but more of an expression to inform others of what to expect. I suggest anyone considering this trip to consider this, as this is not a 'Glamping experience'.
That said, speaking for myself and what I witnessed in the group, everyone embraced the adventure and the limitations of 'wild camping' with minimal cooking and personal facilities available.
We were very fortunate with the other group members; they were positive, engaging, helpful and team-spirited, with a can-do attitude and full of support; there was plenty of laughter and smiles; the group made the whole trip better!
Within the group were siblings, friends, couples and individuals, and I felt we all worked as a team when needed and bonded well throughout the trip.
Cameron Penn led the trip and organised the logistics for the food, the cooking for 15 people, choosing the optimum camping sites, and how long the actual paddling day would be, depending on the weather conditions.
Considering the enormity of the above, Cameron managed this with ease and a level of maturity above his actual age of 23; he is an impressive young man with adaptable leadership skills. I'm 57 years old and would gladly go on another trip he led.
Chris Potts is 24 years old and was responsible for the whole group's safety and water management. Initially, I was concerned about this level of responsibility; however, I soon realised that Chris is knowledgeable with an excessive amount of qualifications backed up by real-life experience. He has a friendly manner about himself, smiling and relaxed, although he was always looking at the group on the water, the weather, and the surroundings. He has a confidence which is pleasant and reassuring. I would gladly go on another trip he led, and I felt completely safe on the whole journey.
Dan Holmes is currently adding to his 'water' experience and qualifications; he volunteered to complete the trip to aid Chris in learning additional new skills while adding to his current portfolio of knowledge and qualifications.
Dan is 19 years old and probably one of the nicest, most hard-working and most helpful individuals I have come across - I hope his parents are very proud of him; he has a bright future ahead of himself and made a positive impression on the whole group.
If I could suggest a learning opportunity for the company, I would have liked more engagement with communications before the trip to help manage expectations. I appreciate that this is not straightforward, as there are numerous views to consider, although this would have benefited me.
There were many elements which made the trip a success for me, although if I singled out one area, I would say the guides were the reason the whole trip was a success, Cameron, Chris and Dan should feel very proud of themselves, well done!
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
What a fabulous trip, we both thoroughly enjoyed our paddle across Scotland. Our guides Cam, Chris and Dan kept us safe and on track and at no time did we feel out of our depth although there were a few tricky moments our guides had a plan and we felt very safe and well looked after. We were worried that there wouldn't be enough space on the canoe of all of our kit and us, we needn't have worried as there was plenty of space in the end. The food was very good and we were very impressed that Cam could cook food for all 15 of us on 2 small gas stoves! This trip was a challenge, as we expected but all 12 guests worked well together which gave us the sense of being on proper expedition which made our experience very special. Lovely people, fabulous views, a wonderful experience we would book again with these guys. Highly recommended.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
I was so excited about this trip and it exceeded my expectations - I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun, challenging and awe-inspiring adventure. The trip was well planned, but flexible to our needs and the weather. The guides (Chris, Cam and Dan) were awesome and made the trip special for the whole group - I felt like we were in safe hands the whole time, we were brilliantly fed and catered for, and they energized us all to tackle whatever was thrown at us.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Teifion Benjamin
(Jul 2023)
Great all round experience.
Everyone was so welcoming - from the taxi drivers to the guides up Toubkal.
Accommodation was hard to fault - food was a plenty & superb.
No drama’s - everything went like clockwork.
9/10
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
So glad I decided to go on this trip - what an incredible experience! Everything was well planned out and the team at Nordic Paddling was amazing. Our guide Sandra made the trip so special and looked after us all really well. The campsite was in an idyllic spot and we had perfect weather which made it even better. Our group also bonded so well and I really enjoyed getting to know everyone. You pack a lot into just a few days which makes the trip feel longer and like you’ve made the most of each day - there are always breaks and plenty of snacks though! Can’t recommend this trip enough if you want to meet great new people and explore this incredible part of the world.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Absolutely loved this trip. Wasnt sure what to expect as it was my first solo trip. Felt comfortable from beginning to end. A great group of people and brilliant guide. Highly recommend.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
I just completed this wonderful trip, and my head is full of incredible memories. Unique setting, gorgeous landscapes, fun and lively atmosphere with the other participants, and, last but not least, Sandra, our amazing guide, who radiated an incredibly warm and positive energy, and made this experience one of my all-time favorite trips.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
We had a fantastic trip. Guy Martin our guide was there all the way and made the trip thoroughly enjoyable. Sad to be going home.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Wow what an adventure! Highly recommend… top tip make sure you train the terrain can be very challenging in places! However the stunning scenery makes it so worth while! Huge thankyou to Guy our guide who was super knowledgeable and kept the moral of the group up and held us all together even though we were mixed abilities.
Loved every minute thankyou
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What an amazing experience! It was everything I had hoped for and more. So well organised from start to finish. The views were stunning every metre of the way with a variety of terrain and climbs. Great camaraderie between such a fun and supportive group. Guy, our leader, was superb. His knowledge, wisdom, support, patience and general morale lifting made the whole experience so much easier and I would highly recommend everyone to enjoy this venture at least once in their life time!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What an amazing adventure…..the hardest thing I have ever done , but totally amazing. The scenery was off the scale . Guy our guide for the 4 days was brilliant with us all. We were a large group from Essex who were all friends , and 2 strangers who quickly became friends . We are all strong individuals and am sure at times poor Guy must have felt like he was herding sheep…..but he managed us all brilliantly. He was kind , considerate , calm, and dealt with our various levels of fitness with ease. He took time to get to know us all…..and was a pleasure to be around . We are a boisterous bunch , but this did not bother him at all.
I highly recommend this trip, I am fit but not young , and managed this…..with a lot of encouragement from others in the group and of course Guy. Who I cannot thank enough 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What a trip!! Well organised, breathtaking scenery, remote and cozy accommodation, and met some great people along the way.
Don’t be put-off if you’re a solo traveller joining a big group. Me and another solo traveller joined a group of 12 friends who were warm, welcoming and great fun!
Thanks to Guy who did a brilliant job navigating and supporting us throughout and sharing his knowledge of the mountains, flora and fauna.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Really very very good ,Guy was a fantastic guide,he couldn’t do enough for us,am sorry to be going home.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Paddy and I had an amazing time… the shock of the big communist dorm on the first night, the awesome views of the Mont Blanc mountain range, the comradeship of the group, the laughter and the well paced walks were fantastic. Our guide Guy was so kind and catered well to the needs of the group. He helped anyone in difficulty and was a wealth of knowledge on the history of the region and the local flora and fauna.. after the tour finished he went out of his way to help locate my lost passport then how to sort out emergency passport to travel home. We would both highly recommend this tour and Guy in particular. We couldn’t have done this trip with a nicer group of people. Thank you all 😊
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
My second trip with Alpsadventures. Both have been amazing. Vues du Mont Blanc is so different to the TmB - same wonderful food, guides, company - I cannot recommend this trip enough. The views were spectacular. Our guide Paul is the most fun and knowledgeable person on the mountains. The families running the sleeping huts are so welcoming. You can see the whole world on night two. Everyone should do this trip. Thank you Alpsadventues.
Travelled on: Vues du Mont Blanc (Tour Des Muverans)
Amazing time in a beautiful location. The trip was everything we wanted. The guides are great and lucas's camp cooking kept us well fed with some tasty dishes and he always had plenty of snacks during the day. Highly recommended this trip.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
I really enjoyed this adventure. We were in a small group of 8 and very well looked after by our friendly, interesting and very capable guide Lucas...who also fed us lots of chocolate when out on our Kayaks on the water.
Norway is stunning and exploring the fjords in kayaks and wild camping was a really special and peaceful way to appreciate their beauty. I also caught a fish !
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
This was a fabulous trip with our wonderful guide, Christel. She took great care of the whole group during the hiking and stopped to tell us stories along the way. She is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. The hiking involved a lot of altitude gains and losses and the scenery was spectacular. A friend recommended this tour to me and I will be sure to recommend it to. Thank you Alps Adventure and especially Christel for this great experience.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
We had a fantastic time and this is truly a great hike experience - made even more enjoyable with a group and guide. The conditions were perfect and each day provided awe inspiring vistas, stories and tough but rewarding routes. Our guide, Christel, was always approachable and knew the sights and region intimately, giving us plenty of moments to ask questions and learn more along the trail.
Accommodation was fine, just remember your ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The included meals were basic - in need of some inspirational flare, but this experience is more about the hike than a "gourmande dining" tour.
Come prepared and be amazed, not only at what you experience but also what you accomplish. We had a memorable time with a great like-minded group of hikers. You have to do Mont Blanc and this "express" version, is truly a great way to do it. Keep on climbing, cheers!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
After being turned away from the summit by a severe winter storm last March I was looking forward to the chance to reach the summit again. The summer heat proved to add its own challenges to an already challenging climb. But with the guidance and encouragement of our excellent guide, Mohammed, we successfully completed the summit and descent. It was an amazing hike with beautiful scenery and lots of opportunities to interact with the locals along the way. Make sure to get some of the fresh squeezed orange juice as you go up.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Just home after trekking Mont Blanc with the amazing Tom and Guy as our guides. What an incredible experience! As the slowest in our group I can honestly say that I had the best time despite constantly being at the back. Tom and Guy were Kind, entertaining and always ready with anecdotes and promises of cake and coffee to keep me moving 😍
If you’re thinking of booking this adventure then I 100% recommend that you do, you won’t be disappointed!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The whole trip from start to finish was superb, I highly recommend experiencing it, you will be well looked after and it takes away all the stress of organising it yourself. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and I loved the certificate at the end of the tour, it was a really nice gesture and is now hanging proudly on my wall at home.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I would recommend doing the trip with a group of friends but probably not if you are a solo traveller as the enjoyability largely depends on the group and guide.
If the weather is bad you will be in the hut for the whole afternoon / evening with not much to do. The room we were given was so small only one person could stand up, all the beds were pushed together. You do not have an option to pay for a separate room, even if you are the only female in a tiny room with men or offer to pay for every bed in an empty room. The guide wasn’t happy to I had asked. There is no water at the hut and a small bottle of water is €3. No water is included in the evening meal.
The mountain was beautiful and the scenery incredible. Climbing to the top was a great experience.
Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)
This was such a lovely trip. The house at Imlil is beautiful with stunning views and a great place to start your trek into the mountains. From there, the walk up to the refuge is full of stunning views. The refuge itself offers hostel type accommodation with good food and helpful staff.
I've done ascents before; this one was demanding, partly because we opted to get up there for sunrise so we didn't get much sleep. The descent is largely on shale and boulders, so good footwear and walking sticks are very helpful.
Both Lahouceine and Muhammed were great, we were very well taken care of.
This was such a successful expedition that I'm planning on doing more trips through the High Atlas next year.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Excellent hike with amazing views, well balanced trail which was challenging only in few parts, yet doable even for beginners, cosy chalets, great diverse team and highly professional, very experienced, helpful and friendly guide Tracey! Her assistant Greg was also very professional, friendly and commited!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
It was simply amazing 🤩 the group was packed with high energy and joy since the first steps… the guide Marcos has been unbelievably good, taking care of us. I really recommend this trip to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Mont Blanc
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I had one of the most wonderful time on this trip and I can't wait to book another one soon. Tom and Guy are amazing guides - kind, engaging, helpful and friendly. Overall the trip was very well organized - Louise who I was in touch with due to flight delays was very communicative and helpful and she made sure I had a spot in the group next day as I missed the trip I had planned due to delays. The trip is all about experiences so if you are still doubting, book it already and you won't regret it!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The tour was amazing. Our guide took very good care of us and made sure everyone was ok. He was also super nice and had good knowledge about the trail. It was nice to know everything was taken care of so we could enjoy the hike without having any worries.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Although not difficult the trip had the right balance of challenge and reward.
Sam from GoodtoGo is an exceptional guide and chef. The food was wonderful.
I would highly recommend this trip to all abilities. Truly an unforgettable experience. Thanks again 👏👏👏
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Typical Scottish weather that made the trip more exciting and adventurous. Sam Ellis our guide was excellent, kept us well fed and safe. A must if you don’t mind physical activity.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Amazing trip we had such a good adventure our guide Paul was awesome he knew so much about the areas we were in and the fauna and flora I absolutely loved hearing about all of that whilst hiking.
Paul was great with all our group members didn’t rush us and took great care of us throughout the 4 days.
Accommodation and food was amazing I can’t recommend this trip enough.
Will definitely be signing up for another one
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Excellent. The whole trip was well organised and the guide was informative, knowledgeable and helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to others.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
An excellent trip which surpassed my expectations. Amazing views, excellent trails, and a huge diversity of wild flowers which I hadn't expected.
Communication was excellent both before and during the trip and our guide Paul was brilliant. He was full of knowledge of both the mountains and the flora and fauna seen en route.
I would highly recommend this trip.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The trip was incredible! I don’t think I’d have managed it without Paul’s excellent guidance, help and patience. The views were phenomenal! It was a lot harder than I had anticipated so maybe going in with no training wasn’t the best idea but the team were awesome and Paul got us all through it.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What great time!! Really enjoyed the experience. Our guide, Paddy (Patric) was supper. Would highly recommend to those who like adventures, challenges and fun.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Arrived home last night after a fantastic trip with Alps Adventures. Loved every minute of it with stunning scenery from start to finish. Challenging at times but hugely rewarding and thoroughally enjoyable. Great group of fellow hikers too and our guide Paddy was absolutely superb. Can't recommend this trip highly enough and look forward to returning for more adventures in the future. Thank you very much guys.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This was a brilliant trip. I loved every minute of it! Rory - our guide - was fab, and the other people on the trip were so lovely. And the scenery! Just spectacular. Couldn't recommend it more :)
Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland
Guide cristel was amazing, so knowledgeable..
I appreciate difficulties in hostels etc but hot water should be a minimum.
Food.... no vegetables no salad, not acceptable. My partner is vegan and stated this. I'm not but I dislike going without vegetables or salad.
There are plenty of long lasting vegetables, if storage , delivery etc is an issue.
The walk, the views, transport etc all rate 5 stars.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Overall a great trip. Our guide Christel was truly amazing - friendly, helpful, professional, knowledgeable 5 stars⭐️!!
The trip was a lot more challenging than I had expected - it’s not a ramble for sure - you need to be fit, difficult ascents that seem to go on forever and descents the same! However the scenery is stunning - breathtaking - we had glorious weather (25 degrees hot and sunny a welcome breeze now and then) which was good as apparently the previous week was rainy - it would have ruined our trip if the weather had been bad.
The accommodation is very basic - be prepared to be sleeping alongside strangers and sharing a dorm with people who are not in your trip - the first night is the most basic we slept in a 14 bed room - like sardines with 11 of our trip and two from another trip. You need a sleeping bag liner the beds have a rubbish pillow and a quilt both I’m sure not ‘refreshed’ each day! Take ear plugs - most people snore!
The showers/toilets at the first night again very basic (think 70s school trip) but if you’re comfortable queuing for three toilets whilst staring at people’s feet under the door - you’re good to go! Maybe I’m a little too precious - private rooms and bathrooms are my thing.
The second nights accommodation was slightly better - less to a room and bunk beds but bathroom and toilet facilities similar.
The third night was a little better but not much.
Food - breakfast and dinner provided seemed to get better with each day - all acceptable - all sitting down together around 6/7 for dinner was a nice time to chat and catch up on the days trek.
Whole heartedly recommend walking poles! Don’t overpack/bring anything unnecessary items/clothing - you’re carrying approx 6/7 kilos on your back it’s hard!
The last day following a break at the top ( and delicious food - I opted for a local fromage (yoghurt) with chestnut cream) we began our final descent after 15 minutes we reached the cable car - our guide said we could either continue the walk down which was more of the same 45 mins of steep rocky terrain or take the cable car - we took the cable car! By this time I had begun to develop a couple of blisters on my toes from the steep downhills from the day before decided they didn’t need another 45 minutes of bash bash!
Actually I think the cable car should be added to the trip - it’s a wonderful way to end the trek especially as the last 45 mins weren’t very scenic just basically steep downhill!
Also I would suggest the mini buses pick us up from Le Tours to take us all back to Vert Lodge - instead we all had to take the public bus which was crowded and couldn’t get a seat.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing! Everything about the trek was amazing! You need to be fit though! The views and experience was second to none. Truely breathtaking!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Well organised throughout with a professional, knowledgeable and helpful guide (Mark). Some stretches were hard work but worth it for the stunning scenery and sense of achievement. I was the only solo traveller so appreciated that the other members of the group were all friendly and supportive. An excellent experience.
Special thanks to the team undertaking the transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix. The passport control was even more chaotic than usual and I was 45 minutes late getting to the rendezvous but they waited for me (phew).
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Hiking TMB was an amazing experience. I was with an awesome group and we had so much fun, full of laughters even when we were in aches hiking many of the challenging mountain trails! The view of the mountains and surroundings were spectacular. TMB hike is doable for any age but one must be well prepared for fitness/cardio as some of the trails can be challenging! A highly recommended trip!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Excellent 4 day trek with Tom as our guide who was very professional, patience and great fun! He gave us tips on how to hike properly too!!! We were lucky with the weather so we were not disappointed with the amazing views throughout
the hikes. Met a group of people who were very fun and friendly too. I would definitely recommend this hike to anyone.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
We had an amazing trip, with magnificent scenery, a very good , caring guide Marc , a lovely and pleasant group and loads of sun! Thank you🙏
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
I can't recommend this trail enough. If you're looking for amazing views with a challenging trek, look no further. We trekked ~52.5 KM over the four days, with steep inclines and declines. We took enough breaks along the way to recharge, enjoy the views, and connect with others on the journey. Kudos to Alps Adventures for their approach to such trips. This is my second trip with them and I'll be looking for more opportunities to trek with them in the future.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing! Thank you to Tom and Mathilda - they made sure that everyone had a lot of fun! The weather was perfect and the views were beautiful! Definitely will be back for more adventures!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
This is my third trip with this Company and by far the Best. The Teo guides were very informative about everything making it very exciting snd enjoyable. All the overnight stays were Well above good standards. You Will not be dissapoint about the food either. Ummmm.
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Wonderful trip hiking in the Zermatt area, with 2 great guides,good food and the accommodation just kept getting better. Tom is the consumate professional and makes each days hike an enjoyable day.I
Thanks once again.
Jon
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
This was my second trip with AlpAdventure and I just love it! The guides are very professional and the groups I have been with have just been amazing! It is amazing that you can take a group of strangers and put them together for a few days and have so much fun while hiking 😆
I have personally done both trips on my own and we’re not accompanied by a friend, and this have not been a problem at all! I think it actually makes it easier to talk to the other group members ;)
A personally thanks to Tom and Mathilde who guided my trip to Matterhorn! Great people!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Amazing trip! Well organised by Tom. We were well looked after by our guides Tom and Matilda who were knowledgeable about the plants and the environment. Loved every moment of this trip ❤️
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Excellent trip from start to finish and an amazing adventure…Thanks to Alps Adventure and especially our amazing guides Tom and Mathilde
for this great experience! I will definitely book next adventure !
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Fabulous Matterhorn trip! Had an incredible few days away with lovely people, hikes, views, food and weather! Special thanks to our tour leaders Tom and Mathilde for everything they did to help the group have a great time.
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Amazing experience, very happy with the route, the group and both guides, Tom and Tilde!
Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights
Amazing experience with fantastic scenery. Definitely need good level of fitness to complete this hike, very challenging at times especially day 2. Get plenty of hiking practice in before you start. Tracy our guide was brilliant and enjoyed meeting everyone in our group.
Travelled on: Vues du Mont Blanc (Tour Des Muverans)
Amazing trip, our guide Gracjan was brilliant and put us all at ease. An experience I will never forget. Only thing I would say is it was extremely warm and I personally think it should be more aimed at more experienced hikers, you definitely need a certain level of fitness to do it and have some experience. Overall though unforgettable and met a great bunch of people. Thank you Gracjan and Skyhook.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Overall it was a fantastic trip, we had a great group. Darren our driver was a mine of information about the trip and was really helpful. The minibus is a bit cramped so plan your packing well!
The mountain guides are fantastic, they are super fit and really know their stuff.
This is a tough challenge, you need to train for it, it's not something you can just do especially if you want to do it within the time frame.
Some of our group booked through a different company and a couple of them failed to complete the challenge. I'm not sure whether the company they used told them how fast the pace would be or not but I think in future Shyhook need to make sure that other companies using the same transport and guides are giving out the same information as it was a logistical nightmare for the guides to manage such a varied ability group and really disappointing for the people who didn't complete.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
What a great trip! The scenery is stunning, and the trip is well put together with pickups, transport, accommodation and food. You overnight in what are effectively mountain hostels, and as long as you know to expect dorms, shared showers and limited facilities, they're everything you need - plus they're in amazing locations. We had a great group, and Marcos our guide was fantastic. The walks are tough enough, with steep gradients both ways and long days - but there are beers, wine and food at each stop, so it all works perfectly. (The Rostis Complet at Bovine were awesome!) Will definitely use Skyhook again, and would recommend a knighthood for Marcos! Cheers!!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing trip with a group that just made click since day one! Even though there are some challenging parts through TMB, all the things you get to see and experience are completely worth it. Marcos, our outstanding guide, made sure we enjoyed the tour in every possible way. Fully recommended and if it helps, we had a perfect weather by the end of june.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What a tour!! Amazing trek through the most beautiful landscapes, you’ll go home with thousands of pictures, memories and a dozen new friends.
Our guide - Marcos - was the best, you can tell he loves the mountains and sharing them with others. He shared stories about mountaineering, tips for places to visit and things to do, making the trip unforgettable and enriching.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What can I say. If you're thinking about booking this trip, do it! You will not regret it!
The trip exceeded all my expectations. I absolutely loved this hike. Extremely well led and organised and Marcos (our guide) was brilliant.
The Mountain refuges are extremely clean. Take flip flops or sliders as you are not permitted to wear your walking boots inside the refuges. Bear in mind the sleeping arrangements are dormitory style and you will be sharing a room with other people - dont forget your earplugs!
Advice I would give to anyone booked on or thinking of booking on this trip:
- Pack LIGHT, so important. Remember you're going to be carrying that bag for 4 days. Don't take anything you don't need. There is the opportunity to leave anything at the Vert Lodge prior to setting off. Your bag is weighed before starting.
- In my view, you need slightly more than a base level of fitness. Luckily, I already had a good level of fitness. You are walking up moderate to steep mountains for long periods over the 4 days, so get that hill training in. The hard work is worth it as the views are breathtaking.
- Take more snacks. I didn't, as advised, but wish I had.
- Invest in good walking socks. I'm grateful that I did!
I would not hesitate to book with Skyhook again. Infact, I'm already looking at trips for 2024.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
A fantastic trip. Absolutely loved the experience . The Group of 11 individuals who came together and made the trip unforgettable and a massive thanks to our leader and guide Marcos who is a credit to Skyhook.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic experience. If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and do it. You won't regret it. Such an experience, felt totally confident with guide Sam. He was brilliant, kept us fed with amazing food and knowledge. Kearny so much. I had a blast.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
This was an amazing trip - tranquil, exhilarating and challenging at different times. Never a dull moment, with a fantastic guide and fellow canoeists. We did everything a canoe could do - except capsizing, but I was happy with that! The food was delicious and well balanced with lots of vegetables and protein. I highly recommend this trip, and especially Sam as our guide and chef 👍
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
WOW best experience of my life...
Book you will not regret this! Absolutley fantatsic, so well organised, planned and executed. The scenery and experiences are just out of this world. You learn so much along the way this really is a great great trip. I will be doing more. Take swimwear, its not on packing list but you can swim in the Fjords.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Absolutely brilliant trip. Rasmus and Frederik were brilliant guides, really knowledgeable! The scenery on this trip is breathtaking and the mix of kayaking, trekking to pulpit rock and wild camping (and swimming!) makes for a fabulous 4 days! Definitely recommend
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
What an amazing trip! Firstly Norway is breathtakingly stunning (I mean perhaps the best in the world and I’ve travelled a lot) this trip is a perfect balance of Kayaking and an exciting hike (you go up early to avoid the crowds) the hut location and the camping beautiful. The guides so much fun and knowledgeable. Fjords sooo awesome book this trip (all food included as Norway is expensive) do NOT miss this trip. Although I’ve done about 7 Skyhook adventures they never let you down !!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
What a fabulous 4 days !
Thank you to Wendy our guide who was amazing ! Astounding views , so many laughs , so many awesome memories .
What a fantastic challenge !
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Our guide Wendy was brilliant and everything was well organised. We had a great group of people on our tour too.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Bill & Sally are wonderful Guides - knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging, organised, fab stories! 5 stars 👌
I know when I booked this trip some of the other reviews helped me so here’s some points from me:
- bring everything on packing list but add extra socks (you walk over streams and your feet will get wet)
- bring a T-shirt to sleep in, ear plugs and waterproof bags for inside your backpack, the day cover will not keep your kit dry if it rains heavily
- bring snacks every though they say you don’t need too! Some cafes might not be open and your breakfast and lunch on day 2 is very small
- due to weather we didn’t get to visit Swiss farm (they didn’t want us in our wet clothing) and we didn’t swim in lake
So do expect the unexpected
- I found I didn’t need as much Swiss Fracs they told us to bring and didn’t spend much of the euros either but better safe than sorry I guess
- Easier to rent poles than bring your own
- The accommodation, food and showers get better each night
- Fitness level needs to be more than skyhook suggest… playing tennis twice a week isn’t going to help you up those mountains
- take travel insurance out a day earlier and day later just incase flights are cancelled etc
- I expected Skyhook mini van to collect us at the end of the walk but we all had to get 2 public buses back to vert lodge that were packed
Overall this is an amazing trip, with amazing people, the scenery is just breath taking and I highly recommend. It’s a trip of a lifetime and I hope you get Bill as a guide because he is a true inspiration
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This adventure was the absolute best! The guides could not have been better, they’re so full of knowledge on everything regarding the hike and surroundings and so willing to share. Humorous, caring and just wonderful group of people together for 4 days. Loved it!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Thanks for a great experience. Bill and Sally made this trek a memorable one for sure.
As you know my son Matthew could not make it because he injured his ankle.
Can you please send me a note that he did not show up for the trek for insurance purposes.
Thanking you
Simon
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Great trip. Great guide (Bill and Sallie).
Accommodation good but drying facilities not in every refuge.
Think Skyhook need to be more explicit in terms of the level of fitness required-whilst it should be inclusive for all individuals do also need to ensure that they are fit to do this trip. We had one person who was not fit enough and it impacted on the enjoyment for others.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Our guides, Bill and Sallie were amazing and the scenery was spectacular!
I would suggest that you do need a good level of fitness for this trip as the terrain is demanding both in terms of sustained ascent and descent.
I would recommend using dry bags to keep your kit dry as we experienced a heavy thunderstorm and there were not always adequate drying facilities.
I would also recommend bringing some snacks as on one occasion the breakfast and lunch was small and the climb long without opportunity to stop due to lack of facility and weather (both unpredictable and no fault of our guides).
Go prepared and you will have a great experience.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Tracey is a wonderful person and guide . Her enthusiasm made the trip very enjoyable .
Great group .
10/10 .
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
This trip was incredible and exceeded my expectations.
Stunning scenery, the best weather for our trip. Our guide Lucas from Nordic Paddling was amazing
Very knowledgable and was the best cook
Was so nice to have proper cooked meals at the end of an adventure day
Will defiantly go back to Norway 🤩
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
I loved the TMB 4-day Mont Banc highlight tour! It was even better than I expected. All was perfectly organized. We were a group of twelve, with the best guide ever - Christel. She knows the region in the tiniest detail and thus is very knowledgeable and reliable. She always took some time to some interesting facts about nature and mountains. I am looking forward to the next adventure in the Alps! It is an addictive experience.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Unfortunately we were unable to make the trip as Easyjet cancelled our flight last minute !! Your staff tried the their best to accommodate us, but it was not possible to get another flight out to Geneva. We were so dissappointed.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The trip was amazing. Well organized, everything on time, safely guided. The sight was incredible. I enjoyed every moment even the uphill. Cecil is a great guide.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
What an amazing few days on the Alps - made easier and possible by Alps Adventure crew. Not only everything was carefully crafted and well organised, but also they made it fun. Will return again.
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
The hiking tour is absolutely great. Unforgettable experience from every angle. It’s very organized and extremely well implemented. You get advice from the day you book the trip on every aspect of the hike. During the walk you get to experience great views of the alps, local cuisine and the history of the places you pass. Personal thanks to Tom the owner of the tour. Lots of stories and jokes kept all of us going!! Him and Marcos entertained us the whole trip! A truly unforgettable experience, thank you so much!!!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Fantastic trip, great fun, excellent format, helped us all to mix. Very professional very personal service. Love all the local info, people, places, nature….the little things make all the difference. Thank you Tom and Marcos for a great tour😊
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Amazing trip with a awesome guide in a lovely environment 🤩. I'm strongly recommended Tom, he is professional and has us to feel free, safe and good 🥰. Looking forward for one another trip already, maybe next year 🤩
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
TDMB 4 day trek in June. This was a fabulous tour organised to perfection. We were lucky to have Tom as one of our guides whose wealth of knowledge and experience was outstanding, he was meticulous in ensuring we had everything we needed whilst providing information every step of the way, making us feel safe and supported. We also had the brilliant Marcos whose gentle, fun character made us feel completely at ease and his passion for the mountains was infectious. What stood out for me was that we were treated as individuals encouraged to walk at our own pace, I was at the back but felt no pressure to keep up with the fast ones. This has been an incredible experience with breathtaking scenery, spent with the most wonderful people, full of fun and laughter all the way…..doh ray me. Thank you Tom and Marcos for an incredible experience, this WLW will be back….just when we can decide what next!
Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
Great trip and superb Guides. Unfortunately Greece was getting hammered by storms and we could not summit but got pretty close to false summit.
Always another time
Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)
It was a really beautiful trip. But i’m feeding back I want to compliment the guides. Sandra was absolutely amazingly helpful and friendly. Lukas was also amazingly helpful and friendly. The both of them are really great people.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
This was our second trip with Skyhook and it did not disappoint. Our guides Billy, Dave and the team were excellent, not only on the water but also at the campsite, bags of good food, continuous laughs and giggles, safe and well planed paddles, these guys really know their stuff. With rock hopping, wave catching and open sea runs, plus scenery and wildlife in abudance, it was just fantastic.
An amazing experience with great people, we were sad to leave. We would highly recommend.
Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast
Had an absolutely amazing time! Billy, Dave, Pete and fi was absolutely amazing guides! Felt very safe in their hands! The campsite and food was great, food was awesome. Saw so many lovely breathtaking sites of the Lyn peninsula coastline and seals, jellyfish and of course bear grylls island. The group I was with was also very friendly! We all had such a good laugh together! I would highly recommend and I will defo be doing this trip or a similar one again. Really organised and everything went smoothly. Top job guys!
Travelled on: Kayak the Snowdonia Coast
The hiking was amazing ! The chefs managed to create delicious meals even when the conditions were very basic . I give 4 starts only because the accommodation after the first long day hiking was very basic and maybe can be upgraded ! The hot water bottles really helped !
Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
I had good experience on hiking, and until this trip, I didn't know the elevation effects, what was it about and how it effect your body and mind.
Pick up from airport and to airport service was excellent. Even though I wasn't feeling well in the beginning, I had great experience about the hiking : )
Skyhook's prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely use Skyhook for my future adventures.
Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
Really enjoyed the challenge. Guide was good lots of experience maybe started off the group a little too quick. Once everyone got the pace it was good. Sadly due to weather didn't get to do all of scafell pike, lightning came in. Bus a little cramped. But I would recommend this to anyone who wants a challenge 🙂
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Absolutely awesome trip, amazing guide and fantastic organisation. It was a great adventure that takes you right back to basic living and was the break I needed to get away from everything
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
just AWESOME. I was initially nervous about joining the trip as a solo traveller (and definitely out of my comfort zone), but the guides all made me feel very at home and relaxed straight away. This trip is all about the experience, so I would say that if you're a sit by the pool, all inclusive type of holiday person - this probably isn't for you. Alternatively, If you like the outdoors and you want to see some truly epic scenery, take in the majesty and the scale of the fjords, and have a brilliant time doing it....Jump on this trip asap.
I'm so glad I did it and I only wish it went on for longer. I really would go so far as to say it was Truly a life changing experience for me.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Amazing trip and great guides who made everything to make me safe and comfortable. Must try experience and a great fun.
Travelled on: Beginners Via Ferrata
Difficult but rewarding challenge. Our ML Suzy set a fast but manageable pace and was very encouraging throughout. She kept the group motivated and really helped me when I had a mini lapse in confidence on Scafell. Our main driver Darren was excellent, getting us to destinations on time. This was my second attempt to complete the three peaks after getting more hill training in - training is a must if you want to do this challenge! Amazing adventure, really proud to have completed it in under 24 hours.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Great trip! If your looking for an active trip this is for you. Great tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the local area. It was great to do a day kyaking, a day hiking & the finally a day of kyaking. Bring swimming gear in case you want a swim after hiking or kyaking!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Amazing trip , couldn’t fault anything. Enjoyed every minute. Our guide Lucas was really great. Very relaxed atmosphere, beautiful place to camp. The food was also very tasty , and the endless chocolate snacks were very much appreciated. Don’t hesitate to book this trip , it’s worth every penny and more!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Had an amazing time , a great adventure . Loved the kayaking and enjoyed the trip to pulpit rock . Not the easiest walk but the waffle and icecream afterwards made it worthwhile . Would definitely recommend this trip .
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
The trip was amazing from start to finish I enjoyed every minute. The whole experience was fantastic.
The hike was a challenge but worth all the effort.
Our gudies were very patient with us and encouraged us all the way we wouldn't have been able accomplisth the challenge without them a big THANK YOU to both of them.
The B&B was lovely and our host made us feel very welcome.
The food on the trip was excellent.
I highly recommend this trip it is a challenge but one worth doing.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Super fun trip, would do it all again! Loved the different aspects of Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea. Felt like we were away for ages! Great guide, knowledgeable, relaxed and fun. Good combination!!
Travelled on: Jordan Hiking & Dead Sea Adventure
Guide was awesome and all the organisation/communication was great. This would get 5 stars……
However members of group slowed us down considerably and made the day VERY long, would have been good to put people in to groups that match their abilities.
Travelled on: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
This was a brilliant trip. Keith our leader was excellent: very knowledgeable, engaging and communicated clearly at all stages managing our mixed ability group well. My perspective on the mixed ability point is slightly different perhaps because I was one slowing the group down in the end as the third peak took its toll on me. However , I am pleased to have finished and in daylight. It took us just shy of 14 hours. I think the accessibility of this to different abilities is a strength and there are escape points after the first and second peaks which allows flexibility. That said I would recommend some proper training (uphill) to make the day enjoyable. The scenery is awesome!
Travelled on: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
I had an amazing trip. The Alpaca team were great. We were able to do
the trek at our own pace, nothing was rushed. Food was great. An amazing experience
Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
Absolutely amazing experience, surpassed all my expectations.Food was outstanding and our guides Elisban and Max were so helpful and very passionate about their culture
Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
Fantastisk tur til tops af Toubkal og ud i Sahara 😍
Det er dog nødvendigt at være orienteret omkring evt højdesyge, så man selv kan reagerer hensigtsmæssigt, da guiderne ikke gør dette.
Travelled on: Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure
Great trip & well organised.
you have to appreciate your teams fitness, so you may want to come with the mindset that you might not complete under the 24 hours. Nether-the-less a really great challenge & company was great.
Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)
Fantastic long weekend away and highly recommend it – our guides Seb and Lucas were amazing, they went above and beyond for us. Provided daily briefings so we always knew what to expect, super helpful and friendly.
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Incredible adventure from start to finish. I was drawn to the trip by the kayaking, but I fell in love with the hiking and wild camping - this gave the trip variety and time to recover muscles between activities! The trip is adapted to what the group wants, and the weather, and played on everyone’s strengths and passions so you really make the most of the 4 days. Had a fantastic group of people to explore the fjords with that I hope to cross paths with again someday. Sebastian and Lukas were super skilled and knowledgable and gave useful info along the way, even during the minibus ride to the cabin. Food was delicious, surprisingly so considering we carried everything in kayaks, and Seb was always ready with snacks when we needed an energy boost! It felt like every individual mattered on this trip and contributed to the experience - what a dream team. This is such a unique and special experience that you gain from exploring the fjords with this awesome company. I am so grateful that we found this trip and I hope to go on further adventures with Nordic Paddling. Please keep us posted :)
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Wow, amazing two days.
Omar and his family were most accommodating and welcoming.
I actually had Omar as a personal guide as I was only one booked for my dates.
Omar was informative and helpful in answering any questions before and during my trip. I loved the fact him and his family were local to the area and have been for many generations it makes it very special.
I 100% recommend booking with Omar sooner the better as no doubt he will be very busy soon.
Thank you Omar and family for an unforgettable experience in the Atlas Mountains. I will see you again one day to climb the mount toubkal .
All best and every success to you.
Tom.
Travelled on: Atlas Mountains & Berber Homestay
Awesome experience. We were blessed with superb weather but having done this trip before I know it wouldn't have made any difference. Our guide Rory was excellent throughout, knowledgeable, helpful, easy to talk to and just let us get on with it whilst keeping an eye on us. Plenty of good food and even wine in the evening. Would recommend.
Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland
An excellent trip with memories to treasure! Our guides were fantastic, providing lots of information and keeping everyone in good spirits. The trek was challenging in places but very rewarding and varied in terms of landscape. The food was plentiful and very tasty and accommodation was all good, with including the two campsites.
We would highly recommend to anyone who likes a challenge.
Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
Excellent and enjoyable trip, guide were brilliant and very knowledgeable. Would defiantly recommend if your looking for an enjoyable challenge.
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Amazing trip! Seb, our guide, was incredible. He explained everything, helped where needed and made sure we all enjoyed he trip! The camping was fun, helping out with finding sea weed, fishing etc, the hike was amazing - we had the best views! Seb also had the best snacks on hand for everyone!
Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords
Everything about this trip was amazing,so we'll organised with friendly knowledgeable staff.I was struggling with the altitude a bit & our guide Mohammed made sure I got to the summit.The food was delicious thanks to our cook & porter,the Riad in Imil was comfortable also fantastic food.What an amazing adventure I had for my birthday I highly recommend Atlas Vertical.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Great experience and thoroughly enjoyed with friend.
However, word of cautions for other fellows who might be interested to go on this expedition. This is not a "moderate difficult" expedition but rather we would say between "moderate and difficult" for most of us - exceptions are very regular hikers!
This experience could have been made better by splitting second day of hike in two days as climbing mountain and coming down all the way to Imlil was a bit too much for all of us (probably stay second night as base camp - refuge camp and third day further climb down).
Guide was very nice guy and friendly.
Stay and food were good as it could be with limited resources.
Certainly worth the experience.
Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
Just had the best 5 days in safe hands on the adventure of a life time I. Stunning Scotland
Sam and Jim our guides were extraordinarily supportive keeping us safe in a fun way during our entire adventure
Thank you Skyhook
I will book again soon
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
Fantastic adventure!…learnt so much from our very knowledgable guides who went above and beyond to ensure we were safe and happy….stunning scenery with lots of wildlife to spot…can 100% recommend!
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland
The trip was brilliant, a very hard physical challenge but well worth the effort and what an accomplishment.
Could not have asked for better weather with beautiful stunning views (even got to see a seal in Loch Ness).
Sam & Jim our guides were always very professional & helpful at all times.
Be prepared for hard work, midges & ticks
Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland