Our Reviews

Michael

(Jul 2022)

Just got back from this trip and had an amazing time. The schedule was great and well balanced between activities and chill time. My fitness is very average but I found all the activities very doable. The hike up to Pulpit Rock was a highlight, just make sure you continue up a bit higher to get the best views of the fjord and the rock itself. The packing list suggestions may look long but I used every single item (just don’t overpack as everything needs to fit in the kayaks and it’s a tight squeeze!). You can still bring suitcases and then leave them in the van until you depart, bringing everything into the kayak to camp in your dry bags. Finally a big shout out to Sebastian who was an amazing guide. He gave really clear instructions on the schedule and hiking/kayaking tips, constantly made sure everyone was okay, and was generally a really chilled and funny guy. I massively recommend this tour.

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

Colleen

(Jul 2022)

I had the most amazing experience with the guys at Nordic Paddling. The whole 4 day trip was well organized and the kit provided was really good quality. Our guide Sebastian was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and made what was a challenging trip for me really enjoyable and achievable. I loved every minute of this and would do it all again next weekend if I could. Can’t recommend this enough.

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

Peter

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip with a great group of people our guide Ben was absolutely brilliant a true gentleman and very, very knowledgeable. I would love to do it all again.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Christopher

(Jul 2022)

Excellent trip, very well organised from been picked up from the airport to been dropped back at the airport. Our guide Ben was superb, very knowledgeable of the area and made sure everyone in the group was ok and enjoyed the trip. The other members of the group made it a great experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rhona

(Jul 2022)

A truly amazing and unforgettable adventure through spectacular surroundings. Ben, our team lead, shared his knowledge and expertise, and made sure that each and everyone of us safely enjoyed this challenging (for me!) experience. Highly recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ann

(Jul 2022)

Had the best time on this great 4 day trip. The whole time it felt like the best school journey( for adults obviously). Our group were so much fun and we were lucky enough to have got great weather our guide Ben was very encouraging with each and everyone of us, he did a fabulous job of getting us to each of the lodges. Big thank you to Ben. . The accommodation was great fun too. The only downer was the lunch from the first lodge in Italy, it was diabolical!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Gabrielle

(Jul 2022)

This was a great trip from start to finish. Hiking so good i cant even choose the best bits! Scenery was absolutely stunning, met a great group of people and had so many laughs. Ben our guide was great, set a nice steady pace and kept us all going and eventually caught on to the Irish sense of humour - Would have to give him 5 stars *****. Have definitely made memories for life and would absolutely recommend. I will do another trip with Skyhooks in the future as everything was taken care off and went so smoothly. Thanks for an epic holiday!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have great weather and super companions. Some great friendships were made. Ben was a wonderful guide. The accommodation and food was much better than we expected. Five stars all round. Steve and Gerri

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

John

(Jul 2022)

What a wonderful trip, from beginning to end! What was best about it all? The people who shared the experience, the guides who looked after us or the sites and scenery that we were able to take in? I can’t decide which made the trip special but it all came together lovely. I have forgotten the hard ground, whilst camping and the wet feet during launching. We are still thrilled at the joy of achievement the journey and completing the 100km adventure, thank you Skyhook !

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Carol

(Jul 2022)

Amazing 5 days, an adventure which is why I boooked the trip. Our guides Sam and Kam from Goodtogo adventures where fantastic guides and kept our sprits high and very well fed and watered. Excellent to be able to go on an adventure and be able to say that I have now canoed The Great Glen (Caledonian Canal).

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Sharon

(Jul 2022)

Loved every minute!….. what a fantastic experience. Sam and Kam where brilliant tour guides and I met some amazing people too

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Emma

(Jul 2022)

I had the most amazing time. Sam was a brilliant guide and everything worked out perfectly, including the weather! The group was lovely too, which helped and the food was astonishing, given the cooking equipment. I used to hate camping but I loved wild camping in Scotland - it's a unique experience - and I was so proud to paddle the Great Glen. I'll be back with my jealous observers from social media boasting posts!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Lynne

(Jul 2022)

Amazing adventure with Sam and Cameron as our very capable, encouraging and friendly guides. Good food and plenty of it all cooked by the boys. Memories and new friends made. I would definitely book again through good2go for another adventure holiday.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Kristina

(Jul 2022)

Overall it was a very nice experience. Some problems arised with a local company at a last minute and we are very grateful to Skyhook fox fixing everything. At the very end we were traveling with Ashante tours and they were very welcoming and accomodating. Umbwe route is said to be very difficult. Personally for us it was not a case as we were expecting a bigger challenge. I believe the other travelers, especially the ones with some hiking experience should not be discouraged by it. On the first 2 days we were alone on the route, which was really nice and rewarding.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro - Umbwe Route (5,895m)

Catherine

(Jul 2022)

My canoe trip with Sam from Good 2 Go was amazing. I had high expectations and it lived up to them. Sam and Cam were excellent guides and great cooks. Sam had great knowledge and helped us improve our canoeing skills. Both he and Cam made sure we stayed safe, while ensuring we had a great all-round experience and timed the stops and camps carefully so we could take some time out to relax, but also complete this epic adventure. I can't recommend highly enough.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Yolanda

(Jul 2022)

First of all we had a lovely time. Very kind people in our group, great hikes. However, we felt that our guide was a bit in a hurry. Sometimes he walked 100-200 m before the first one of our group. And if the last one arrived, most of the time we had to go on immediately. (We were not the last one though, but still.) There were some “level varieties” in our group, so we understand that you can’t go as one group the whole time. But, a better plan one forehand would have give us a more pleasant time.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Gregory

(Jul 2022)

Trip planning and the logistics with Skyhook was good; information was thorough and relatively accurate. Vert Lodge was excellent. The hike route was well planned. Despite the information provided by Skyhook, a different guide Nicolas met us on the start day. Nicolas was knowledgeable and was willing, most times, over the duration of the hike to answer questions and offer information about the mountain and the hiking logistics. My group had a few less experienced and less fit hikers than I would have expected on a trip like this; one hiker was removed by Nicolas after the first day (rightfully). I sensed a "couldn't care less" attitude and lack of personal engagement (waiting to be asked rather than offering information about timings, coordination). For those of us who kept up and were at the front of the pack, we benefitted from his engagement and I would say it was a good trip. However, for the women and for those who required more time to keep up, I would argue Nicolas requires additional education and training. As a father and a former soldier who has spent time in the mountains and leading groups, I would not recommend your company to my daughter or female counterparts.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ragnhild

(Jul 2022)

The view was amazing, the group was great, the guide rushed a bit trough the trip so it was almost no time to take photos and enjoy the view. And those that walked a bit slow was left behind alone in the back with 10-15 min gap to the group (no breaks for the slow walkers). Luckely the group was good and took fare of those left behind and everyone reached the goal. Maybe a diffrent guide would have made the trip 100%.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sophie

(Jul 2022)

I was a solo traveller and didnt know anyone before the trip. Tom and the team ran an excellent 4 day tour. I felt very safe and received excellent instructions and information. He was also fun to be around and took really good care of all of us. The Tour itself was stunning. Excellent route and views to die for. Very easy for a solo traveller Would highly recommend. I had an awesome time

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Alison

(Jul 2022)

Great trip. Amazing location. Excellent guides.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Lesley

(Jul 2022)

The whole trip was amazing.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jason

(Jul 2022)

Good trip and we’ll organised. The views are out of this world. This can be quiet challenging so make sure you prepare. Walking poles will make it easier but bring a positive don’t quit attitude and the rewards will be worth it.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip organised via Skyhook. The whole 5 days were very well organised, all by local people. Picked up from my Riad at Marrakech by Hassan who was very informative and kind. We forgot our head torches for the mountain climb and Hassan was kind enough to get two from his home for us to borrow. We then met Mustapha our guide at Imlil for the two day hike up the mountain. Also there was Ilbrahim, our muleteer who took care of our bags for the trip up. Mustapha clearly knew this trek so well and the first day hike to the refuge/ base camp was pleasant with great views, lots of stops for drink. Lunch was made on the mountain by Ilbrahim who created such a lovely meal, displayed like any good restaurant could have done but with minimal cooking equipment on his mule. Amazing and there was always more than enough to eat. The night was spent in base camp, with another huge dinner and a time to relax with other fellow hikers on the same climb. The next morning was an early start (0500 walking start) after a great breakfast provided. The hike up to the summit was about 3-3.5 hours and I have to say was not as easy as I thought it would be. You do need a decent level of fitness and leg strength to get you up. I’m 51 and run regularly and found I had to put a lot of effort in to get there. Mustapha was always there checking to see I was ok and providing lots of breaks and encouragement. I found it quite emotional when I reached the top with my son and it was a moment I will never forget. There was a group hug of me, my son and Mustapha. Lots of photos at the summit and then the long walk back down to Imlil with lunch again in between, provided by the best cook/muleteer Ibrahim in the most scenic of places in the mountains. That night was spent at Mustapha’s family guest house which was clean and comfortable with a great dinner and breakfast provided. Mustapha took us down to a cafe in Imlil to show us this village and his own where we had a drink and watched the life of the village go by. So interesting for someone who has never experienced a Berber village. Day 3 we were picked up by Hassan again and the trip to the desert began. On the way Hassan stopped off to show us a market brimming with people looking to buy a sheep/ goat for Eid. This was an amazing experience. The trip took us to Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and ending up in Dades Valley. That night was spent in a fantastic Berber family hotel. A great air conditioned room with lovely views of the valley and a fantastic dinner. We were then blessed by the owner and all of his family playing music/songs to just me and my son and Hassan, where we later joined in on the drums. This was a family proud to be Berber and willing to show that they want to share in everything they have and do. The memories of us playing together I will always remember with happiness. The next day we were taken by Hassan to Todra Gorge which was amazing to see. A mini Grand Canyon. A stop off at a woman cooperative for making/selling carpets was next which was ok. There was no obligation to buy but it can be difficult to say no when you are the only customer there. That said my son bought a small rug for £100 which is a lot of money but it will hopefully last a lifetime , is hand made and supports the local people so we were happy to do this. We could have said no if we did not want it. Next was a long drive to Merzouga through a lot of desert. There are a lot of towns/villages on the way and you now feel you are in the desert wilderness. It is a long drive so make sure you purchase a lot of water for the drive. Lunch stop at a restaurant and good value for a 3 course meal for £10. We arrived early at our hotel meeting point to pick up the camels and after a mint tea were gifted the use of the hotels swimming pool. This was amazing and when the temp was around 45-47 degrees was heaven sent. Our bags taken by car to the desert camp we were then transported by camel for a great trek through the desert at sunset. I’ve done a few camel trips in the past, including Cairo pyramids but this was so much better. The staff working the camel trip and camp were very welcoming. Remember it is a tourist attraction but they do so well making you feel you are living in the desert. The camels take you to your camp where we had our own ensuite tent with shower, sink and toilet. We were there at one of the hottest times with the evening temp still around the late 30’s and you need to remember there is no escaping that heat, so be prepared. Hassan will stop at a cooperative for clothing and head scarves enroute where you can buy for the desert if you wish but the scarves were £25 each so might be worth bringing your own if you do not want to spend that amount of money. Evening at the camp consisted of a 3 course meal followed by a drum party by the staff. We were quite tired at this point as it was a long day of travelling and I’m not sure I would recommend this part for young children. It might be easier at cooler times of the year. My son and myself got up early for the sunrise which was good and we then had the choice of the camel ride back (90 mins) or a 15 min 4x4 ride. As we had a long drive back we decided on the 4x4. The drive back to Marrakech was very long (approx 10.5 hours) with a stop for lunch. This was a bit of an endurance in such heat and again I would not recommend this for those who are not prepared to sit in a car for so long in that heat. We did see some sights on the way back of local towns and villages as Hassan took us on a different route so it would be interesting. We finally arrived back in Marrakech for around 1830. A cold shower awaited in our Riad which was much needed. Mustapaha, Ibrahim and Hassan were fantastic. All are Berber (Amazigh) and are so kind and will do anything to make sure the trip is the best they can give. I’m 51 and my son is 20. This was a great trip for us both with so many lifetime memories. One of the main aspects I will take away is the kindness of the Berber people. These are local people trying to make a good living to provide for their families and they will always want to make sure you have the greatest experience. Thanks to Mustapha, Ibrahim and Hassan, we truly did. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Sneha

(Jul 2022)

Excellent kayaking and camping! Loads of fun, great guide

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

Robert

(Jul 2022)

I was the only one on the trip I was alone the majority of the time porters had no English little or no interaction Not the expierence the other travellers had The guide i felt was out of his depth The owner of Ashante tours twice promised to come meet me both times gave some lame excuse why he could not (i was in the hotel actually while he was greeting another team) One good thing i got an knee injury and the guide arranged a stretcher down for me. Overall poor,food was good the only saving grace I am more than a bit worried as i have booked and organised for 10 people to go to Morocco in Sept 2022 with you, I hope the expierence will be better.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Chris

(Jul 2022)

Great experience and unforgettable memories!

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

Glenda

(Jul 2022)

This trip was amazing! Our guide Akis was great & pacing us up the mountain & getting us comfortable with the climb. My only improvement is to Skyhook’s list of things to bring. I brought a full sleeping bag when I was able instead to rent sheets at the refuges. That was a lot of weight to bring with me to Greece that was unnecessary. Also, Akis required hiking boots but the Skyhook list said that tennis shoes or trail shoes were OK. I didn’t bring my hiking boots so had to buy some in Greece less than a week before the start of the trip.

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

Sean

(Jul 2022)

An Amazing experience! Everything on the trip went smoothly and was well planned out. Akis the guide is great and very knowledgeable which made going up much easier. The refuges were fun and the food was good! Stunning views all the way and and adventure with great people I will never forget.

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

steve

(Jul 2022)

From the beginning at booking almost a year ago till we finished our canoe trip the comms with Steve at scottish rock and water was exceptional. Its hard to leave a review that is not just all glowing and can instead give constructive feedback ..... With that in mind the below is a brain dump. 1 - booking - was painless - we had people swap in and out over the year without issue. 2- food- The entire trip was catered, we had alternate hot cold breakfasts, wraps for lunch and hot evening meal all cooked with the groups dietary challenges in mind ( veggie and myself who was allergic to tomato). There was more than enough food coffee tea and hot chocolate. Only possible constructive i would give on this would be dont forget the tea bags :P ( in group joke) 3- activity - the canoe trip had all sorts of weather wind rain waves the lot. Laura our trip guide was exceptional at motivating us when we needed to dig deep to get across a swell and at the same times with humour and banter to keep spirits up. Her water skills are exceptional and i highly recommend you request Laura if she is available. Her knowledge of where to make camp based on the weather etc was paramount to our success in getting across Ness. Even if we did have to bail at times :P. Taking into account various team members physical ability or experience Laura ensured we felt able to push hard when needed. 4 - kit - we brought our own crash mats but other than that everything else was provided by Scottish rock and water. in terms of personal kit i would recommend scuba boots and seal skin socks, dont forget your sun block, a tick remover, dry bags for inside the barrels since the barrels are not water tight. A Battery pack for cameras and phones recharge and most important a snack bag in a dry bag for munchies when on the water. in terms of midge we used smidge and avon skin so soft. 5- Portage - think the itinerary mentions one or two portage on day 1 or such. in reality there are quite a few. on one day there were 3 portage ( all short distance) on another there were one or two long ish portages. Everyone grouped up 4 to a canoe to get them over so dont worry.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Hanna

(Jul 2022)

This was amazing tour that I will remember for the rest of my life. Our guide Mark was very good and took very good care of us all. The landscape was unbelivable and breathtaking. I highly reccomand this tour.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rebecca

(Jul 2022)

I had a terrific trip from start to finish! It was an amazing supportive group thanks to our guide Mark’s introductory advice of helping each other out - we would all need it at times, be it physical, or emotional support. The trails were stunning and the accommodation was above my expectations. Thank you!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ben

(Jul 2022)

It was my first ever hike and all I have to say was its been an incredibly experience! Me and my twins birthday on the last day and I couldn't have choice a better company to help us on our first hike. Great platform to meet people from all over the world and 10/10 great tour guild. He made our experience so much more enjoyable. Definitely recommend for beginners!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ghise

(Jul 2022)

It was a fantastic 4 days trip with 11 wonderfull people and a great guide who made the trip more then we could imagine, he teached us about climate changes, regional flora/ fauna, and many other very interesting things and shared with us the great story of his journey in Everest. Paul is absolutely the best guide ever. We got to sleep in really nice lodges, got tasty breakfast/ dinner and we got recommendet really great lunch on different refuge on the way. I definetely recommended.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Bernadette

(Jul 2022)

Amazing! Loved every moment, well planned routes, well organised. Topped off with the fabulous Paul, our guide who was passionate about the mountains and extremely knowledgeable about wildlife, plants and the history of the area. Would love to book another trip soon

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Dawn

(Jul 2022)

Amazing scenery, weather & group. Our group leader Paul was knowledge, put people at ease & led a steady pace. I would definitely recommend this trip 😊

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Laura

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant trip thanks to Paul and everyone who joined the experience and made it even more enjoyable!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sarah

(Jul 2022)

It was such a brilliant four days. Our guide Paul was absolutely fantastic and really made the trip with his knowledge and stories. Will definitely be booking more trips!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Anca

(Jul 2022)

Very nice and challenging 4 days on the tour du Mont Blanc, amazing views everywhere! Out guide Paul did a very good job, he gave lots of interesting details on the road and useful tips for the hike.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

jason

(Jul 2022)

excellent trip and guide cannot recommend highly enough. Was a bit uncertain re groups and overnights as I nornmally hike solo. But could not have had a more knowledgeable guide Paul, about local fauna, conditions to keep us safe and general tips on how to hike safely. Very patient and what I loved, pace suited everyone not one person in group said anything negative about the pace .A lovely group of people too all very genuine . Best break in years .

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Veronica

(Jul 2022)

Trip was super. I appreciated a lot the details provided by Uros during the trip and as well his communicative and supportive attitude. Pace was very good and i was able to climb on top of Triglav and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Everything was well organised and I got all the needed details during the trip. The accommodation and food at the lodge was as well very good. I would definitely recommend Uros as a guide and as well the trip to Triglav. Triglav is an amazing location with wonderful views.

Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)

Sara

(Jul 2022)

Hi, I really enjoyed it. Josh was a great guy/leader and looked after us well. My only feedback would be an earlier departure on the Fri would have been better allowing us time to go into Fort William for a bite to eat on arrival ")

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Gemma

(Jul 2022)

Me and my friend booked to take part in the National three peaks challenge with Skyhook. My friend sadly became seriously ill just over a month before we were due to do the hike, resulting in her being unable to participate in the event. We contacted Skyhook on a few occasions asking to move the date until a future date next year, or failing that, for them to refund us (and offered to show evidence of my friends medical condition). They refused.. even though they were advertising a ‘waiting list’ for spaces on our hike! So it was likely that they could have tried to replace us! But no effort to. On the back of that, we decided to still go along on the trip for the ‘journey’ (but not taking part in the hike, instead just did our own thing at each stop) as we insisted we didn’t want to lose £720 just like that! From our experience the tour guide (Josh) was great, very friendly and cooperative with the whole group. Him and the drivers made this trip. There are a few more negatives to mention; 1. the bus driver was provided with slightly different pick up locations to the hikers (which I’m presuming was Skyhooks mess up), causing confusion at the start of the drive, putting us behind on time at the very beginning. 2. We were not informed by Skyhook that our personal belongings would be put into a ‘trailer’ for the whole journey and not on the actual bus with us. This wouldn’t be too bad but the trailer was falling to bits! And just before we approached the last mountain the driver was forced to stop at a services because the trailer had become loose and started sparking! We then all had to squeeze our luggage etc onto the bus and continue the onwards journey (this stop put us behind at least another half an hour…). Quite annoying for the hikers to say they were racing the clock, with this being a 24 hour challenge. 3. Although me and my friend didn’t take part in the hike, we felt there should have been more than 1 tour guide on the trip, as normally if you have hikers of slightly different levels/experience, one would stay with the slower walkers and the other in front with the more capable. This meant that some of the hikers were left to walk on their own if they wanted to go at their own fast pace. Shame we can’t say many positives but the biggest thing for us was how Skyhook unacceptably dealt with us given the circumstances around my friends sudden health scare. We are both keen hikers and when we initially found this company online we thought about using them on a regular for a number of trips we had in mind, but already we’ve talked people out of doing so! It’s the tour guides and drivers (external members) that seem to make these trips worthwhile, not Skyhook themselves! THINK BEFORE YOU BUY!!!

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Helle

(Jul 2022)

I can honestly say that it was not good. The trailer that was used looked like a self-made one. It broke on the highway throwing sparks and the driver kept driving with it. The driving was reckless and it felt unsafe as we were thrown around in the minibus taking on the Scottish and north English roads in the night. I did not feel safe on the road. Bathroom breaks were scares and it meant that hydration was to monitored as we didn't know when we would be able to use a toilet. The briefings were few and only given to a few of the participants. The guide was unable to keep us together as a group but didn't focus on the people in the back. I was asked to turn around because I was stopping to ensure another hiker was keeping up as he had an injured knee. The calculations of the time was a strange one as no one made it on time but there was a lot of fiddling trying to get it below 24 hours. We started just before 8 am on Ben Nevis and no one completed at 8 am on Snowdon. Someone had a hurt knee and there was really no attending to it. Having to wait for the rest of the group for 5 hours near Snowdon. I would have rather waited on the first train at the station to get home. We were not given that option. It was overall a poor experience. I love hiking Mountains and I do that all over the world. My aim was to get some rocks under my feet before I head off to do Kilimanjaro. Please don't waste your money on this it's not worth a twisted knee or ankle. Go somewhere and enjoy your hike. I will not be recommending

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Dagmar

(Jul 2022)

It was a great experience! Amazing views, mixed trails and terrains, picturesque, challenging. Nice accomodation. Superb team! And the best ever guide Ben: good fun, supportive, challenging, promiting a team spirit! Bravo!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cherie

(Jul 2022)

This was an amazing trip for us. The views were well worth the work to get there! Ben was a great guide and gave us some options for the group to decide on, enriching our trip. Accommodations are basic, so prepare for bunk beds and communal living. The dinners were great!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Matthew

(Jul 2022)

I’d give this trip 10 stars if I could. It was superbly organised; from start to finish the process was straightforward. The routes we hiked were challenging but a huge amount of fun. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and filled us with great confidence, building a positive team spirit as we progressed. The tour takes you on 4 days of amazing scenery, clean and safe accommodation and lovely food. I can’t recommend this high enough. Thank you 🙏

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Charlotte

(Jul 2022)

The trip got off to a bumpy start with a few minor hiccups, a key snapping in the lock of the van and the second guide not being with us from the start which led to things being a little unorganised and not having a full health and safety run through or formal introductions. This didn't hinder us getting to know each other as we quickly all be came acquainted and enjoyed our time together and with Lizzy. Beth our other leader on the other hand was not friendly and quite frankly ruined the experience for the whole group, if she hadn't joined the trip at all it would have been so much better. She constantly interrupted Lizzy who would be providing us with interesting and useful information, she was rude to nearly everyone in the group and basically treated us like children, to the point she wouldn't leave out a lighter for the first people who would be awake to make hot drinks. It became apparent to the group the working relationship between Lizzy and Beth was quite strained at times at no fault to Lizzy. Towards the end of the trip it was a group consensus we all would have preferred Billy the support guy to have joined us as he was extremely friendly and a laugh when he would join us at stop off's to provide more supplies. We were aware that Beth has ADHD and some of her behaviour can be result of this condition however, I do not believe all her actions can be blamed on this and I do not think she should be in a customer facing role. Lizzy did speak with us individually for our feedback and unfortunately it wasn't positive for the above reasons. I personally wouldn't recommend Sky Hook based on this experience but would recommend booking a trip like this as it was beautiful and the group of people I was with were great and I have made some great friends. If you would like to discuss my review in further detail please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Charlotte King

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Andi

(Jul 2022)

What an experience! The scenery was spectacular and the group were the best bunch of people I could have wished to have spent 5 days wild camping and canoeing with. Lizzie and Blodyn were wonderful, Lizzie is so knowledgeable and shared so many interesting historical facts on the trip as well as being an excellent instructor and just a genuinely wonderful and inspirational lady. I could chat to her for hours, she is a real asset to your company. Billy was great too, bubbly and fun, interesting and entertaining. I think had the trip had been run by Billy and Lizzie it would have been wonderful. Sadly our other guide Beth was not of equal standard. Beth frequently spoke to the group as if we were naughty school kids, she was rude and patronising. She would talk over the group and show off, constantly shifting the focus onto herself. She would confuse the group by constantly changing instructions then tell us off for doing the wrong thing. Knowing the group were early risers she would not ensure the brew making equipment was available even if this had been requested by the group. Lizzie did lots of the background work alone, Beth certainly did not contribute to the same level. On the last day our taxi to fort William was over an hour late but we did not create even though we were all exhausted and just wanted to start our onward travel. Beth was in the group heading to Inverness, her only focus was catching her connecting train, she frequently and sternly mentioned this to her group and told them not to faff about and to get into the taxi as soon as it arrives. Again it was all about her and not about the group. I don’t like leaving bad reviews but as we are at the beginning of the season hopefully you can find a better guide to support Lizzie to make future trips better for Lizzie, Blodyn, Billy and the future participants.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Interesting and occasionally challenging trip across Scotland by canoe via lochs and canals. We were a bit unlucky with the weather but I still really enjoyed it. The scenery was great. A positive mindset and being prepared to "muck in" really helps to get the most out of this trip.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Richard

(Jul 2022)

Sleeping arrangements were uncomfortable for a bed dweller like myself. One of the guides wasn't the best to put it politely, but to be fair the other two were great. The weather was against us and next level wet at times, this meant a reduction in our paddling time and I came home with two tick hitchhikers, but I loved it. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The scenery was beautiful, even when it was peeing down. There is not a picture that can do it a speck of justice. I was with a great group of people, we bonded really well and had a proper giggle together. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jack

(Jul 2022)

This trip has so much potential to be an amazing adventure - the scenery was absolutely stunning and being out on the water in the loch was incredible. Unfortunately though, as noted by a couple of other reviews from our group below, as a group we agreed this experience fell very short, and in our case, we left a day and a half early. Our primary issue was a lack of structure and leadership throughout the trip. It felt, for the most part, that there was little to no communication between trip leaders/guides both before and during the trip. As a result, plans, safety briefings, tutorials, and goals were very poorly communicated to the group, if at all. This meant in some cases we spent as little as two hours a day on the water during fair weather, as opposed to the six in the itinerary, and made the instructions we did receive often frustrating when a prior tutorial hadn’t occurred. We very much appreciate that the nature of outdoor adventures means plans will always change, and often at the last minute, but feel it should be expected for the guides to have communicated the initial goals of the day to the group each day before setting off, any changes as needed, and the suggested duration of stop-offs to help manage the expectations of the group and keep motivations high. Very often there was no plan conveyed throughout the entire day. It would also have been useful have an agreed leadership structure for the guide team beforehand, to avoid conflict. Overall, this lead to an incredibly frustrating experience, with little structure, canoeing or information, which led us to leave the trip a day and a half early. Upon our return from the trip, our entire group was emailed personally by Skyhook asking for details and offering credit, however since sending this feedback we have heard nothing from them. We can see this has the potential to be an amazing trip – the scenery is truly stunning, the availability of food (and that they were willing to take last minute requests) exceeded our expectations and the equipment provided was perfect for the job. We didn’t even have too much bother from the midges! Ultimately, I think we were unlucky with the team who ran this particular trip, as I can see many others had a wonderful experience!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

John

(Jul 2022)

I appreciate that the weather can change plans. While it was disappointing not to complete the trip I felt that my major concern was that there was a general lack of group leadership and one guide managed to marginalise some, if not all, of the group participants. Billy as the stand in head guide driving the support vehicle was extremely good. Had he travelled with the group in the canoes I believe that we would have learned more canoeing skills and made the whole experience more enjoyable.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jennifer

(Jun 2022)

From start to finish this trip was amazing. The communication from Houssain via What’s app prior to arrival to ensure I knew of the pick up, hospitality in the Riad and food was humbling. Not enough can be said about my fantastic guide Lachon!!! He was absolutely wonderful, he made the trip for me, kind, thoughtful and an excellent cook 😁 I would recommend to anyone!!! Can’t wait to book my next adventure with Skyhook.

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

Sue

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic! What a place. We had fabulous weather and even when it rained we were fine in the dry suits. Make sure you take a swimming costume so you can swim in the fjord. Gorgeous. Pulpit rock as truly spectacular. Have already started recommending it to everyone!

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

Dr Zoran

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely FANTASTIC! Great experience, Montblanc was beautiful. Our guide Nicolas was amazing, very professional but also funny. He was taking care of each person in the group and always there when some help was needed. Hiking was not easy, weather was changing, but Nicolas always finds the good rhythm. The group was great also, I have met some great people. Highly recommended!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Irene

(Jun 2022)

Amazing trip, beautiful landscapes & great people. Really well organised, definitely recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

MOHAMAD HAFIZ

(Jun 2022)

Awesome trip: well though-out itinerary that takes care of all the most important details (transport, lodging, meals) but also offers breathtaking views and challenging hikes. Special shout out to our brilliant, funny, and resourceful Argentinian guide, Nic. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jan Lyder

(Jun 2022)

Me and my girl had a fantastic hiking, some tuff and hard work to get to the finish line some of the days. It was wurt it and had a good if not the best guide in Nicolas from Argentina. Just smazing and will recomend this for froends and familie.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Theresa

(Jun 2022)

Just finished this amazing trip. From start to finish I had complete confidence in the brilliant guide Sam who was so knowledgeable, calm , and encouraging. Food was excellent, we were extremely well catered for, and had plenty of brew stops, with snacks along the way. The wild camping was an experience in itself and we stayed in some beautiful locations. The whole five days was an absolute pleasure, though obviously hard at times, I feel like I’ve truly achieved something. If thinking about this trip I’d advise you to go for it. One top tip though, a mosquito net for your head is absolutely essential 😃

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jill

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing experience, proud to have completed it 😀 Our A Team - Sam, our superb guide and Billy, our fab support crew. Sam and Billy immediately made us feel completely at ease. Clear instructions and expectations, fantastic knowledge and expertise. Food was plentiful and delicious. Yes, its wild camping but its all part of the experience! Pick your clothes wisely, stick to the list provided, your feet will get wet! Great teamwork and lots of laughs. Fantastic 5 days, thank you again Sam and Billy 😀

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Leila

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely unforgettable experience. Could not recommend this more to anyone , everything was perfect. Right from the airport transfer to the riad , the amazing home cooked traditional food and our incredible guide who made the whole experience even better. Thank you so much for an incredible trip, highly recommend this to anyone.

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

Anne

(Jun 2022)

Completed the challenge yesterday and had a fabulous time only did two peaks as fell coming back down from Ben Nevis , fell on a boulder bruised my ribs . The care I received from Darren was 100 percent and because of his experience and kindness got to go up Snowden. Both drivers and leader were there every step of the way from the time they picked us up till they dropped us off , they were so experienced and made us all feel at ease and capable of doing anything .I will be booking again and hoping to complete all three next time but would want this leader when I take part. I would however encourage skyhook to be more involved before hand and offer dinner upon arrival the night before. I found there were two sides to this trip the skyhook one where they took the money and that’s it and the hiking leaders side who know how to take care of hikers with age and different abilities to a group . His experience and care was fantastic and that’s the only reason I would book again . Both drivers kept us going and making us laugh and although they were driving were part of the group. I would give them 100% stars and skyhook 50%. Thank you all for making a lasting memories.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Kadri

(Jun 2022)

Great arrangement. The guides were professionals. Although I stopped hiking, my safety was checked by the guides. Thank you very much! rating: five out of five

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rebecca

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely amazing. The package was so well planned and organised. The tour itself was definitely a life highlight ~ views were like no other. Guides Cristal and Lea were so knowledgeable, friendly, and guided with care and humour. Wonderful experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cathy

(Jun 2022)

A well organised tour with stunning views and great company. Our guides Christel and Lea were the best. Thoroughly recommend. Would definitely use Skyhook & Alps Adventures again.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Reet

(Jun 2022)

10 by 10

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Alexandra

(Jun 2022)

The trip was amazing and the scenery did not disappoint. It was very well organised from start to finish and the accommodation was really good. Our mountain guide Omar and our cook were fantastic. Hassan who was our guide and driver was excellent. He was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this trip and the guides, thanks!

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Alfie

(Jun 2022)

Wow. What a trip this turned out to be. Amazing views throughout and our guide Maz was brilliant. He was knowledgeable, professional, open to flex plans to cater for the group and has a cracking sense of humour. Camping and kayak equipment was top quality too. Hike to Pulpit Rock was incredible and well worth the trek.

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

Hayley

(Jun 2022)

What an absolutely incredible experience, after a couple of hours I felt like I’d know our group my entire life. The activities and the scenery were fantastic and our guide was brilliant. I would go as far as to say this was a life changing experience for me, thank you so much!

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

Susan

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely fantastic trip. Well organised and very well run by our guide Mads. The scenery is breath taking. We had the best adventure and met and enjoyed the company of a great group of people. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this trip

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

Rachel

(Jun 2022)

Amazing experience with a great bunch of people and plenty of laughs shared. Breathtaking scenery with many highlights over the 4 days and swimming in the lake was definitely one of them. Very well organised and our guide Tom did a great job.

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Barbara Jean

(Jun 2022)

Had a fantastic time. Tom an excellent guide and host. A great bunch of people all up for the challenge. Even the weather was on our side.

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Brad

(Jun 2022)

In one word: unforgettable. It was truly a magical and humbling experience. The views can’t be fully appreciated through photos alone. Some of my highlights included crossing the suspension bridge, our many ridge walks, and pausing to breath, taking in the beauty that surrounded us every step of the way. What I’ll remember most though are the fantastic people that I was able to share the four days with. A special thanks to Tom (our guide) who provided us with safety, care, and a few funny jokes along the way. I’ll be booking another trek soon!

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Dora

(Jun 2022)

Great scenery, a well organized tour and a spectacular group. Thanks!

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Jing

(Jun 2022)

Just came back from the great hiking. Amazing view, tasty food, friendly guide (Tom), highly recommended tour!

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Claire

(Jun 2022)

We enjoyed the Matterhorn highlights trip, the distances/heights per day were well balanced. All the huts were clean, staff were helpful and the food was excellent. We loved meeting different people and had a great group, the highlight was swimming in the lake on Day 3. The trains to get to Randa were easily navigated through the app and the advice given on lockers was useful as we extended our trip with 3 days in Lausanne afterwards.

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

David

(Jun 2022)

Highly recommend the AlpsAdventures Matterhorn Highlights tour. An unforgettable experience from beginning to end. The transfer from Geneva airport to Randa by train was seamless with stunning views of Lake Geneva and an adventure even before the tour began! Tom Brodie, our tour guide provided an impeccably organised itinerary with challenging walking routes (all doable with a reasonable level of fitness) and breathtaking views of the mountains. His knowledge of the wildlife and fauna was extensive and we spotted many indigenous species including the Chamois Deer, Marmotts and the elusive wild Edelweiss. We crossed suspension bridges and swam in one of the many wonderful lakes. The accommodation within the mountain huts was exceptional and the food was plentiful and of a incredibly high standard. We shared the tour with lovely likeminded people and swapped many photos all of which told a tale and will make me smile for years to come. Cannot recommend more highly.

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Andrew

(Jun 2022)

This was an awesome trip. Faultless Organisation and can’t praise the guide enough(Lachan). Was on my own for group which has both plus and minus so pick whatever suits. Great value. Big tip, if you arrive in Marrakech early book a room for day so you can drop bags have a shower etc. When I arrived I contacted my Riad to use room for a day. Another tip, you don’t need more than a day in Marrakech! The first day is a 6 hour trek up to refuge. Guide takes steady to acclimatize. Next day is an alpine start, 3.30 breakfast, away for 4. Again a great alpine pace,slowly but constantly as many groups on a stop go ascent having no rhythm.Three hours to top. Rewarded with sunrise. Had a little light head and a bit nauseas but that is to be expected with altitude gain. Six/seven hours descent dependent on tea shop stops. 12 hour day and ready for a shower. Do a few long days in the mountains first and you will be fit to do this. So, if you like a test for an epic, this is your trip. Go for it. You wont regret it. Where to next Mr Skyhook?***** rated.

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

Aron

(Jun 2022)

From start to finish the organisation and guidance was fantastic. The experience I gained from this memorable in many ways, and was fortunate to be part of something unique. The team were friendly, fun and a pleasure to be with. Everyone had a fantastic time and got to know each other during this event. The 3 peaks themselves were breathtaking views and was incredible seeing them in such a short period of time. My favourite was Ben Nevis as it was something I always wanted to climb and never disappointed. Snowden was the most challenging peak due to the adverse weather conditions. It was mentally, physically challenging for us all and as a team we got through it. Charlie our mountain leader was ammense in all ways and can't fault his performance. He was approachable, fun,friendly and lead us well. Charlie also educated us all on all the peaks, the challenges ahead etc and was helpful and for that I am grateful. Fantastic event and recommend to anyone. Thank you Aron Stoker

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Rob

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely great trip. Fabulous views, great route, great for someone new to mountain hiking like me with the right amount of challenge. Made all the better by our fantastic guide Ben at Alp Adventures who made sure everyone got the most out of the tour. Will be booking another tour.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Renata

(Jun 2022)

Wonderful trip! Excellent guide, and a lovely trek. We missed a bit of the first day's hike because of the weather, but it was excellent nonetheless.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sarah

(Jun 2022)

This trip was everything and more that I was hoping for. 4 days of trekking through the most scenic views. Tough but with all the support given by my team and our guide, I did it. Its definitely not easy, but it is worth it. The accommodation was exactly what you needed, the people friendly and the food was great too. I was a beginner in this type of consecutive hike and a solo traveller and I could not recommend it more as somewhere to start. Thank you.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Tommy

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic. Well organised, great guides in Ben and on the other team Tracie and Sally. Everyone put a great effort in and all completed the challenge. Would definitely recommend 100%

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Paul

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely brilliant,. Loved it. Would highly recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Simon

(Jun 2022)

Superb trip. Led expertly by Ben who ensured everyone had a great trip. Challenging walking, stunning views, clean and comfortable accommodation. A fabulous experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Clive

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic 4-day hiking around part of the TMB circuit. If you're lucky with the mountain weather, the views are simply stunning. Our walk leader Ben was brilliant from start to finish, making sure we were all safe and knew exactly what to do. At times the trail is steep and challenging but the rewards are worth every step. The scenery is awesome everywhere you look. If you've ever thought about Alpine walking, then stop thinking and book it. You must be prepared to have fun in a group setting and be comfortable room sharing in the mountain huts. It's all part of the TMB experience! My top tip would be to arrive the day before and travel home a day later.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Julia

(Jun 2022)

The tour itself was very nice. The accommodations were well picked. Tour guides Ben and Tracy were fabulous - technically competent, considerate about guests needs and providing good fun atmosphere in the group. Transfer worked perfectly.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Samantha

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing experience from start to finish. Excellent organisation, great group and fantastic guide Ben. Everything was brilliant from the guided walks, the mountain huts, food, service and even the weather was perfect. Tough routes but there was never any pressure and the group was so supportive, the scenery was stunning and I wouldn’t change a thing About the whole experience. Definitely recommend this trek x

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ion

(Jun 2022)

Thank YOU. Everything was good. Special appreciation to our gide Tracy.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ruth

(Jun 2022)

Excellent trip. A great group of people and an fantastic guide in Ben

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Elizabeth Margaret

(Jun 2022)

Jim & Jim were great guides & not bad cooks either! Well organised, plenty of breaks, great wild camping in amazing locations. We even managed to see Ospreys, wild goats & deer. Definitely an experience I would recommend. It was my second Skyhook experience and just looking for my third!!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Claire

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely incredible! We SMASHED it Feel so proud of myself and our team. Jim & James were beyond fantastic and made sure we had the trip of a lifetime! We had perfect weather, attitudes and real grit and determination and made it from Fort William to Inverness. No part of that was easy but every part was fantastic and an adventure and experience that pictures can't explain. We started as strangers, we came together as friends and worked together to achieve something we didn't think we could. I couldn't recommend this trip highly enough!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Sarah

(Jun 2022)

Amazing trip, great knowledgable guides who managed weather and expectation, giving us the best change to make it across Loch Ness and we did it… even my 16 year old loved it 😁

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Gary

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing trip! Excellent company and brilliant guides. Really enjoyable challenge and a great way, if not the best, to see the lochs.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Maxine

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic trip across Scotland! Equipment provided was good, guides (Jim and James) were excellent with vast knowledge and experience of the weather, the local area, the good camping spots etc. There is a fair amount of lifting equipment in and out of boats/water but I'm definitely not at my fittest and found all fine...may be harder for those with reduced mobility. Instruction and tuition on paddling was great and we all worked well together as a group. The camping sites are very rustic (as I expected) if you don't like the thought of sleeping near a toilet or shower every night, this isn't the trip for you! There were however opportunities to use toilet facilities at most Locks and there were showers at Fort Augustus and our final camp stop along Loch Ness. All in all, a fantastic experience, beautiful scenery, a great bunch of like minded people and a very well organised trip. Wouldn't hesitate to book!!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Patrick

(Jun 2022)

It never happened, we were already enroute to Scotland when I received a message saying I can cancel if I wanted.

Travelled on: Mountain Bike Across Scotland

Michael

(Jun 2022)

Fabulous from start to finish. Omar (our guide) was epic! His encouragement and support ensured we reached the summit and down safe. The whole Skyhook team were really friendly and the food was plentiful and tasty. Riad Bab (accommodation) where we stayed the night prior and after was comfortable and clean. Overall a great well organised challenge trip. Great work!

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

Nicola

(Jun 2022)

Excellent trip! Loved every minute. Incredible scenery which needs to be seen to be believed, and to be so close to it by traveling in a kayak was worth every ounce of effort. The hike was lovely too, with lakes en-route to cool off in, and the rock at the top having amazing views. My only comments would be - - why not leave the camping gear at the campsite, since you have a building there, rather than guests having to pack it up and transport it there and back for every trip? It's all part of the experience was the reason given by our guide, however we all agreed we would not have felt we missed out on anything if the cooking pots and pans were already at the campsite! - Tents are incredibly tiny. I was a lone traveller so had one to myself and that was just about adequate. If two people were sharing one and the weather was bad, I can envisage wet gear because no way could two people AND two peoples gear fit in there. Pay the single supplement would be my advise! Great food, Knowlegeable, friendly guide, and on the whole a thoroughly enjoyable trip :)

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

Catherine

(Jun 2022)

Had the amazing trip with my friend . It was incredible. The walks were perfect , food good and the guides Sandy and Paul were the best ever. Thanks so much for such amazing memories. Great fun , great adventure and a great group. Best way to celebrate my 50th.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Tony

(Jun 2022)

Amazing trip in a fabulous setting. Our Guide, Paul, made the trip, with his deep local knowledge and relaxed leadership. The trip was made even better when we found out he has recently climbed Mount Everest. I would thoroughly recommend this trip. Excellent.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Darren

(Jun 2022)

This was my first four day trip and first with skyhook. I must say from Start to finish it was awesome Alp Adventures handled everything very professionally also very friendly and helpful when asked questions. The two guides Paul and Sandy made this experience even better by taking it above and beyond. I have to say I got out of this trip and experience more than I could of imagined. I’ve also walked away with memories that will last a life time and some new friends along the way. I loved this trip so much I’ve just booked on an other for October!! The second of many more to come. Thank you skyhook and everyone behind the scenes to everyone up front and centre.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ian

(Jun 2022)

Brilliant from start to finish. Paul, Andy and Tom where fantastic and warm and welcoming. We made some fantastic memories.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

joanna

(Jun 2022)

Excellent, breathtaking and with the best guides

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

George

(Jun 2022)

A really unique experience, giving everyone who participates the opportunity to meet nature and self again! The trip was very well organized, the guides were really great guys, being there to help, teach, guide and motivate us whenever needed! Thank you Skyhook for this and of course thumbs up to Alps Adventures for the great trip! See you again soon!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Adrian

(Jun 2022)

An absolute must for anyone even slightly interested in the outdoors. Of course amazing scenery but so much more. Although some parts of the trail may be demanding rest and refreshments are never far away making it enjoyable for most levels of fitness. Excellent knowledgeable guides help make your time on the trail most enjoyable and if you're within a group of people half as interesting and fun as the group I was in you'll have a great experience you'll never forget.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Devarshi

(Jun 2022)

Excellent support by the team

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Carolyn

(Jun 2022)

We had a fantastic time walking in the alps with a great group of people and fantastic leaders from alps adventures. I can highly recommend this to anyone looking for an adventure that is going to push them outside their comfort zone- 4 days of hard work but fantastic rewards in the views, the company and the adventure!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Donald

(Jun 2022)

Excellent 5 days wild camping and canoeing. Well run excursion, guides were awesome and informative. Would certainly do it again .

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Will

(Jun 2022)

Had amazing trip thanks to my guide John and his gang, they looked after me from start to finish. Highly recommend it.

Travelled on: Mt Kenya (4,985m)

Sasha

(Jun 2022)

I loved it! Our guide Anna did a really great job showing us around and answering all our questions. Also the food she made were incredible.

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

Calin

(Jun 2022)

David was an excellent guide. The food was sublime and more then we could desire! Highly recommended!

Travelled on: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days

Esther

(Jun 2022)

Really cool trip with various challenging hikes, fun and knowledgeable guide, delicious food and WOW landscapes. We were lucky with the lovely bloom all around as well! I'll be back for the other part of the Tour.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Maureen

(Jun 2022)

Mixed feelings. Really enjoyed the experience. The chalets were as expected and we were happy with the rooms and food, but we were expecting them to be more remote, going by the photos on the website. There were a few things that could have been explained a bit clearer, like the piece where the luggage is transported from chalet to chalet. This wasn't clear in the iternery and definitely would have changed the way we packed for the trip. Some things on the item list to bring should have been down as optional. Then some things like PJs and pain medicines could be added as a reminder. These things wouldn't put me off booking with Skyhook again but I hope you use this review to improve the service for others.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Kerrie

(Jun 2022)

Delivered the bucket list picture I had in my head! Very well organised and the food was fantastic and generous 🤩 Our tour guide Henry was faultless and constantly made sure our trip was truest one to remember! Definitely recommended 😍🇳🇴

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Lukas

(Jun 2022)

What a great experience! This was an amazing trip and the whole team made it super fun. Hussein: I stayed at his house for 2 nights and he went above and beyond and made sure I have everything I need. Hicham: What a great guide. We pushed to the summit in 1 day (what an amazing experience) and he was always there to make sure I was safe and that I was enjoying the trip. He even called the taxi driver when I was going to the airport and made sure everything went smooth. I can really only recommend going on this trip:)

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

Darren

(Jun 2022)

You tell me - what was your feedback !! What were you told happened ? Anything less than shambles is a joke

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Scott

(Jun 2022)

Just a fantastic experience from start to finish. The guides, Jim and Lizzie knew their stuff, kept everyone up to date with changes to routes caused by the weather, and were very much safety conscious, although I never felt in any danger. The camping locations were ideal with shower/toilet facilities nearby, and for a wild camp, the food was well thought out and spot on (always a hot meal) after a days canoeing. Plenty of snacks of all kinds to keep you topped up. Was canoeing with a great bunch of people with lots of laughs along the way. Will be booking another one. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Margaret

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely amazing. Really fabulous guides and a brilliant group of people. We didn't quite get as far as we wanted to due to weather conditions but still thoroughly enjoyable and definitely a tick on the bucket list.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Dale

(Jun 2022)

The hike, accommodation and guides were all very good. The hike is however advertised as “reaching the summit for sunrise”. This was not the case for our group so for this reason it’s a 4/5.

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

Anthony

(Jun 2022)

Sebastien is an excellent guide and made the trip. We were kayaking through beautiful fjords, learning how to enjoy the camping experience, cutting own firewood, catching and cooking fish. 5 stars

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

Maria

(Jun 2022)

We had a super nice Guide (Sebastian), who was very patient, calm and funny. The heavy rain and wind made the trip (believe it or not) even more memorable, because we felt even more accomplished after doing the crossing on kayak. Recommendation: try to train a bit your arms and shoulders. You will need it for this trip. And also don’t forget that it is not just a kayak trip but also a wild camp trip. So be ready to pull your sleeves up and learn to be on the wild!

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

Elsa

(Jun 2022)

My TMB experience was absolutely fantastic and second to none. The tour was perfectly built and organized with different amazing views each day, challenging yet manageable hikes and great places to stay. Our superstar guides, Christel and Paul, and amazing assistant guides, Vicky and Didrik, were simply the best. I can't speak highly enough of them. From the get go, they made sure everyone had the support needed and they encouraged us to help each other as a group so we would make the best of our trip individually and together. An all-round highly recommended 5 star experience. Thank you!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

David

(Jun 2022)

This trip was EPIC!!!. The scenery was stunning! Every photo was like a postcard. Our guides, Christel and Paul, were fantastic and I met so many wonderful people. I’m already planning my next adventure. Thank you Skyhook!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jacqueline

(Jun 2022)

Been back fir a week now from an amazing trip . The guides Paul Crystal and Vicky were absolutely wonderful, especially Crystal who helped me through a difficult day, due to the insane heat. I would say that your level of fitness needs to be higher than mentioned on the tour info, especially if its really hot. The heat is a big factor when you are walking up some very steep inclines with a large ruck sack. Also the food on the second evening was pretty awful ( they served Smash ) and there wasn't enough to go around either. All in all though it was a wonderful experience, well organised, good value for money and I met some lovely people too. 😊

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Liz

(Jun 2022)

Just back from an amazing 4 days TMB trip. Could not have wished for more. The most stunning views, wonderful weather and great company. The guides Paul, Christel were fantastic and Vicky and Dietrich. I would throughly recommend to anyone and it’s 10 stars from me!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Parisa

(Jun 2022)

What a memorable adventure it was!!! Just got back from the 4-day Mont Blanc trip and it was simply amazing. Especially our 3 guides (Christel, Paul, and Vicky) were so professional, caring, and fun. This was my first adventure with skyhooks and for sure many more to come.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Maryjo

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic trip! Guides (Paul and Cristal) knowledgable, professional but also friendly and encouraging to the whole group and made the experience very special indeed. The scenery is spectacular, each day quite different. Distances and timing well-judged to be challenging but achievable for all. Advice given re kit was perfect (keep it light!). Food stops on the mountains were particularly lovely. Already planning another trip 😁

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Mark

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing trip! Truly an experience I will never forget! So much so we are already looking at booking either the Matterhorn or Vues du MB for next year. A big shout out to the guides Paul, Christal and Vicky who were awesome!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Giovanna

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely AMAZING. And Paul and Krystal were fantastic, they deserve more than 5 stars!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Dima

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic trip Amazing five days trip, that gives you so memories back home. Spectacular views along the way, perfect canoeing experience. The team is so professional and efficient, lovely welcoming guides, who took care of all the details. Very well organized that make sure you enjoy every single moment of your trip while taking care of your safety. Very much recommended

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Clare

(Jun 2022)

Fabulous trip, the weather threw everything at us but Sam and Geoff our guides were amazing. Options for us to use different methods of Canoe travel to keep us safe - even sailing up Loch Ness. Food was delicious and plentiful and James the support driver was on hand . Highly recommended, challenging fun. Clare and Suzy.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

John

(Jun 2022)

A great experience which we really enjoyed! The weather was challenging which certainly had an impact but we survived nonetheless.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Marco

(Jun 2022)

This trip exceeded my expectations!! Rolando was above excellent being my guide!! He was not only knowledgeable about Machu Picchu but also about the plants, animals, any other questions I had for him!! If I come back for the Inca trail, I want Rolando as my guide!!

Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

Caroline

(Jun 2022)

Very enjoyable trip but not exactly as described. I'm grateful that the trip ran with only me and another couple. The advantage was that we all were high energy, nobody slowed down the group and we were all interested in similar things. We also all fit into one vehicle with a wonderful driver. However, only after arriving at the harbor did we learn that we didn't have enough people to take a boat to the cave we were supposed to explore--so the day's activity was jut a swim at the beach and a bit of snorkeling. The pack rafting was in a stunning canyon that opened on to farm land and we had an amazing lunch at a farm where the couple had prepared a feast of almost all homegrown food. However, the actual paddle was only about an hour. There was a lot of driving--the plus side being that we saw a lot of the country, the downside was a lot of sitting in a vehicle. The hikes were longer and to a cool cave and to a shrine on a mountain top. Our guide was an ever optimistic, energetic young man who has worked hard to become qualified in everything from kayaking to canyoneering to paragliding. The only problem was that, a few times, he apparently didn't get the memo from the local tour company that had contracted him--fortunately, he could call them but that was sometimes after the fact of a problem. Skyhook contracted out the local tour company--maybe too many connections, like a game of telephone. But overall, the accommodations, care and concern, food, good company, etc was great. But for a trip titled "Active Albania" it was a bit light on some of the activity. Apparently it's advertised as 5-85 yrs but perhaps it should really be marketed as 15-70 (where exceptions can be made) and I would have loved to add canyoneering into the mix!

Travelled on: Hike, Packraft and Snorkel

Stuart

(Jun 2022)

A brilliant experience. Dan, the guide, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful and the kayaking & hiking were both a good workout without being too strenuous. Recommended.

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

Daniel

(Jun 2022)

Amaaaaaazzzinggg. Had such a great time. Smiling to myself when recalling some of the memories. Our guide Dan "the Dane", "Kayak Man", "Fisherman Dan" was brilliant. Great balance of being laissez faire enough that we all felt comfortable and not rushed but also assertive when necessary to make us feel safe. The itinerary definitely requires a lot of logistics on their part yet the result is seemless and provides a brilliant, varied experience offering the adjustment to camping and all that comes with it, hiking, paddling and for us fishing in the fjords. I left tempted to become a guide and getting to do it all the time.

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

simon

(Jun 2022)

Overall the trip was fantastic. Our guide, Dan was excellent! Friendly, informative and always in control. For anyone considering this trip, please understand that it's much tougher & wilder than appears from description, but not to any detriment to the trip. Just be prepared! The only downside was the trek to Preikestolen. Far too many other people on the whole route, many of whom were not properly equipped nor physically up to the trek. This meant lots of waiting around and getting stuck behind large groups. As bad a Snowdon route can get at peak times! My suggestion would be to modify the trip so a very early morning start can be accommodated allowing completion by around 10am. Final note, at the end of the last day it would be really useful to have access to showers in preparation for flying home, if only for the sake of other passengers! Otherwise, a fantastic trip!

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

Mary

(Jun 2022)

Amazing trip, had so much fun. The guide made me feel safe and comfortable while canoing and we got to see some lovely views and camp in beautiful surroundings.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Kerry

(Jun 2022)

Amazing! Fabulous trip with some wonderful people and a fab host!

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Kal

(Jun 2022)

An excellent trip. The whole thing was expertly planned and lead. Canoeing was thoroughly enjoyable, wild camping in spectacular places, food freshly prepared. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Alyn

(Jun 2022)

Trip was good. Delivered what was promised. Would recommend

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Heidi

(Jun 2022)

This hike was not for beginners, and there should be an alternative for those who are not fit enough, already on the first day, maybe on the half way. Our poor beginners ruined the hike for other hikers, because they did not quit the hike early enough. So it should be easy to quit or to shorten the hike. Skyhook should have another hike for beginners. I enjoyed this hikes views and the route very much. This was a good route for me. The accommodations and the food was great, allthou the guide did not give us the meat nor the cheese on the second day. Only the couscous and the apple. Luckily I had some salty mandels for myself. The guide helped the poor two fat and slow girls the first day but the other days the helpers were the other hikers. Our guide was wery friendly and nice the first day, but maybe because of the stress he was quite rude after that and it was a bit unpleasant to ask any questions after that. He knows the Mountain well and maybe he is at his best on the running tours.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Annika

(Jun 2022)

The hike was not a beginners hike, even though you might get that impression from the description. We had 2 participants that were beginners and who were not equipped properly for the hike. This spoiled the hike for the rest since we spent 25-30% of the time waiting and as a consequence the days were not 5-7 h as announced, but more like 10-11 hours. Due to this we weren`t in time for dinner and on the evenings we just had time to eat and go to bed immidiately. The guide was very competent, but not suitable to guide beginners. He was also from time to time rude and unfriendly towards the participants. When asking questions, he could answer by saying ”Do you question my compentece” even if you just wanted to talk. The participants had to help the weakest ones since the guide didn`t. We also had an incident with one participant that collapsed. The guide did`t notice this. It was the partipants that became worried due to one missing and only after that the guide started to look for her. It took such a long time that another hiker alarmed for help. It seems that there was no plan B for how to cope with hikers not fit enough to do the hike. The lodging was nice and dinner fine. The tour itself was spectacular. Maybe we were unlucky to end up in a group with participants not fit for this kind of hike. But due to this fact, the hike was not the experience I had hoped for.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Jason

(Jun 2022)

Epic trip loved it even though it rains and the midges if you come prepared its great

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Cameron

(Jun 2022)

Overall the trip was unfortunately a disappointment. There were some excellent times but it was overshadowed by too much downtime, moving equipment back and forth and not enough time on the water. Also the purpose of the trip was to Canoe across Scotland which is weather dependent but we never got close to this and apparently 70% of trips do it which I think should be stated in the advertising. Also the food was very disappointing and more clear recipes should be provided to the guides rather than allowing them to cook which is clearly not their skill set.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

AM

(Jun 2022)

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We didn't get to do the whole distance which was expected due to weather conditions but what we did do along with the wild camping was an enjoyable experience. My dietary needs were well catered for, the leaders were friendly and extremely knowledgable about the activity. The most gruelling part was actually lugging the canoes and kit but this was all part of it. Definitely advise to think of bringing what you need and then cutting that by a third as you have to carry it over the while break and it feels heavier every day🤣 I would recommend this trip to others.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Lee

(Jun 2022)

Wonderful and knowledgable guides Liz and Jim kept us all safe and in high spirits , keeping us well fed at night and taught us all we needed to navigate the canal and choppy loch water. The wild camp spots were excellent and you truly get a feel of being immersed in the wild along Loch Ness. Sadly we didn’t do the whole route due to the variability of chop on the water and the need to keep us safe but we still had a great time over the 5 days with a river visit to falls on the last morning. You should be aware that a high proportion of trips never make the whole way due to the unpredictability ,difficulty and of course danger level of the water in the lochs which is completely understandable especially as beginners. Overall as a novice canoeist it was a great introduction with a great bunch of people and excellent guides whom i simply could not have done this without. Highly recommended

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Cherlie

(Jun 2022)

Was one of the best trip. It is very hard but it was worth it. I saw a review before I went on the trip that said ‘Do not underestimate it’, yea don’t do it haha. Overall it was a good trip.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Emma

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing adventure I had, the guides first and foremost bent over backwards to provide an excellent service, helped with everything I needed, advice, kit, ect. Craig and Sandra I want to thank personally for everything as well as Jan and mitch always available if any queries and help with travel ect. The whole group I went with just gelled and created an amazing first time experience for me and we have all kept in contact because of it. Can't say enough about it all from safety tips and decisions to fun and information about our trip and the fjords, can't thank you all enough 😊

Travelled on: 0

Sharmila

(Jun 2022)

The trip was absolutely amazing. Four great hikes, the first 2 days were quite challenging and the last 2 days were not as challenging but the views were phenomenal. This may not be the most beginner friendly hike, certain level of fitness is required, especially for the first 2 days. Our guide Lydee was equally amazing, very knowledgeble, friendly and took care of the group well. The accommodations were as described in the FAQs, hotels/ mountain huts with hot water and good/ok food, and ocassionally no signal, but always came with great views. One issue was that there was no communication by the company regarding the meeting point on the first day so it was a bit confusing and chaotic trying to find a meeting point. Besides this, rest of the trip was 5 stars for me.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Emma

(Jun 2022)

The trip was amazing but the trekking was very strenuous, you need to have a high level of fitness to do this. My knees gave out and I had to abandon the trip after day two. Very well organised, but night two we could have had the option of a private room for 40 euros more. Food was substandard. You need cash and night two had no wifi or cellular access. Starting point is in Les Houches so you are better staying there than Verte Lodge as suggested, all buses are free in resort. Our guide was amazing and we met some wonderful people, the views were spectacular, wish we could have done all four days.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Alex

(Jun 2022)

The trip was very well organised by Ahsante Tours. I couldn't have asked for a better team with Bruno, Noel and all of the staff. They made sure we were supported, comfortable and well-fed. We all had loads of laughs and all successfully completed the climb, despite being a bit worse for wear. Would recommend Ahsante Tours to anybody looking to go on the trip and Skyhook facilitated this so in turn would recommend Skyhook.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Olivia

(Jun 2022)

Great experience, the guide josh was great he went above and beyond to get our challenge done … many thanks, liv

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Gary

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic team and great experience, Scottish weather tried to hamper our progress. Would recommend to anyone who loves the great outdoors

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Laura

(Jun 2022)

We had the best time on this trip. We are already looking at booking another. Our guides Sam and James were welcoming, fun and super knowledgeable. We felt safe and sound despite high winds and rain. Wild camping was fun and all of the equipment provided was great. The scenery and views were spectacular. The food options were great. A mixture of porridge, pastries, bacon rolls and traditional Scottish lorne in a roll for breakfast. Sandwiches or wraps and soup for lunch and then a hot meal in the evening which Sam and James cooked for us. It really was a break from every day life no TV, emails or phones ringing.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Natalie

(Jun 2022)

Had an amazing 5 days on this trip. Our canoe guides Sam and James were friendly and knowledgeable and made sound decisions for the group given the full force of Scottish weather we experienced. Probably not a trip for people who don’t like being away from their home comforts or getting cold or wet. However, if like me you enjoy beautiful scenery, wild camping, a bit of adventure and the chance to switch off from the stress and busy pace of day to day life, then you’ll have a great time, Nx

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Natasha

(Jun 2022)

Was a life changing trip! I was lucky to only have 2 other people on my trek. Alpaca Expeditions organised everything so perfectly with the help of skyhook

Travelled on: Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

Sarah

(Jun 2022)

An amazing experience. The guides were great - so friendly and helpful. The chef was outstanding! The organisation was top notch. I feel like i really experienced Moroccan mountain life as well as conquering a mountain. This is a tough climb, so a good level of fitness is needed. Overall it was a great trip, I would highly recommend!

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

Alison

(Jun 2022)

Fabulous trip - well organised, professional, wonderful guides and excellent food. Everyone felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

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

Pete

(Jun 2022)

Excellent trip: lovely guides, great food, and an "inclusive" approach. Recommended.

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

Laura

(Jun 2022)

This trip was amazing. So well organised. Our guide Anna was absolutely great. She had a wealth of knowledge that she generously shared and was very accommodating. The itinerary was super - we saw loads and never having kayaked before I felt safe and accomplished. Stavanger & the region was simply stunning. Would highly recommend this trip. It was a small group and everyone was so friendly and lovely too!

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

Shona

(Jun 2022)

Wonderful. What a place. So pleased to have done all we did, challenging but not overwhelming!

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

Guy

(Jun 2022)

Absolutely brilliant! Always wanted to visit the Fjords and what a way to do it. The guide Anna (with a supporting hand from Dan) from Nordic paddling were superb. Get lost in the magic of the scenery and the tales about the environment you are in.

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

Shona

(Jun 2022)

Just excellent. Anna was a super guide, informative, calm, patient and knew her stuff. Perfect amount of time and balance of activities.

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

Jenna

(Jun 2022)

This was one of the best experiences of my life. The group that I met was so much fun and our guide, Anna was amazing. From the moment we were collected at the airport until we left on the final day everything was organized and provided. The additional dry suits made everything so much better as we barely got wet during the kayaking days. It is definitely a workout on the first day when you kayak to camp but the location of camp definitely makes it worth it. I would recommend it to everyone but definitely be prepared for your shoulders to ache. An amazing trip and an amazing time.

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

Jo

(Jun 2022)

Phenomenal 4 days. Breathtakingly beautiful and so so lucky with the weather. Simply blown away. Accommodation and grub exceeded expectations, had the best group - full of banter and awesome team work. Such a fab experience

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Susana

(Jun 2022)

We had a great time, Sebastian was our guide and we could not ask for better!! Really thoughtful, ready to help and always giving us chocolate 😋!! First time fishing in a kayak, and we caught a cod!!! Our group was amazing and we get along really fine!!! Don't miss the hike to Preikestolen!!!

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

Daniela

(Jun 2022)

I was apprehensive, as I don't have any experience kayaking, however this was the perfect way of getting to know the fjords with a side of adventure. Nordic paddling catered for 4 days of pure adventure and fun. Everything was well thought and planned to the tiniest details and I was glad we were offered plans A and B, so the element of surprise was always there. Our group was so easy to het along with and our guide Sebastian was just a super star helping everyone and teaching us about nature, wild camping and kayaking. It's a challenging adventure with all you can eat chocolate to help you throughout those moments you think you can't paddle anymore. I'm definetly gonna do it again!!!💛

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

Jack

(Jun 2022)

Incredible, 100% worth doing. You need a decent level of fitness, as you're on the move most of the time but a great experience if you're looking to break away from work and try something new.

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

Hannah

(Jun 2022)

We have just arrived back from the best experience in Norway. From beginning to end, everything was well planned and organised. Our tour guide Sebastian was knowledgeable and genuinely just a lovely guy. Our group consisted of 6 others and were all great to spend our time with, we all got along really well and if anything that's what made the experience even better. The kayaking along the fjords and the hike to Pulpit Rock were incredible. More importantly, Sebastian, Rasmus and his team are really friendly, helpful and organised, we loved the trip! I would reccomend this to anyone! :)

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

Sara

(Jun 2022)

What a fantastic experience! Lovely scenery, idyllic places to stop and relax, our wonderful guides Amy and Jim made sure we had everything we needed, cooked lovely food and kept us entertained.I was sorry when it ended.Would definitely recommend!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Alison

(Jun 2022)

Fantastic trip - well organised, great guides and a friendly group. The weather was very kind to us, so experiencing the Highlands in the sunshine was a real bonus. Amy and Jim ensured everyone was comfortable with the pace of activity, and read the weather exceptionally well, ensuring wherever possible that the wind was in our favour. When it wasnt, we combined the canoes, to make for a more stable and safer journey. Really enjoyable trip, which I wouldnt hesitate to recommend.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jane

(Jun 2022)

A superb few days with every praise for Jim, Amy and Charles who looked after so well. They managed to corral a very mixed group of people and help us make a team. I can't praise them highly enough.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jayne

(Jun 2022)

Amazing adventure. Amy and Jim were great guides and hosts. Met some great people. As a family of 4 we would highly recommend this trip - a real bonding experience 👍

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Michelle

(Jun 2022)

What an amazing experience shared with a great group of people. Our guides Amy and Jim were fabulous couldn’t have asked for better. Would totally recommend this trip to anyone wanting a challenge and a different view of what the Scottish highlands has to offer!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Pita

(Jun 2022)

Our guides were the best! Sam had a lovely openness about him whilst teaching skills and putting the group at ease. We were very well looked after, Lizzie’s local knowledge was just perfect to add to the ambience of the trip. We had some exciting ‘rowdy’ sections to raft up which just added to our knowledge base and excitement to the trip! We can’t stop talking about our Scottish paddling adventure! The group were all lovely and Sam and Lizzie just the best! Thanks team, it’s been a blast! xx

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Dongxu

(Jun 2022)

1. A well designed and unique route: - The water route to Nærøyfjord is accessible by cruise/boat. Kayaking along the fjord definitely opens up many hidden treasures, like waterfalls, villages, birds, seals etc. The kayak route covered both fingers of the fjord, which has their own beauty. By kayaking, we can land on some very good waterfront camping site by the fjord. - The vehicle road accesses only a small part of the fjord. Where we started hiking can be accessed from water route by kayak. The hiking destination is Breiskrednosi, where you can have a panaromic view overlooking at the fjord from 1177m high. Some parts of the route is privately owned, so there are less tourists traces. We hiked along streams, through farm lands, trails and snow covered slopes/plateaus. En route, there are also beautiful villages, waterfalls, lakes, valleys, mountains. The roundtrip length is around 23km. If driving then hiking, the hike would be from Bakka to Breiskrednosi via Rimstigen, with round trip length of 2x15km=30km. 2. A thought-through combination of outdoor activities: - The trip is 3-day long. The first day we kayaked 11km for about 6 hours. The second day we hiked 23km for about 9 hours. The third day we kayaked again for another 12km for about 6 hours. The arms and legs were used evenly during the trip at different time. So we don’t feel so exhausted. The pace is relatively easy, suitable for even beginners. - If you are hardcore outdoor adventurers, you may find the trip a bit relaxed. But you can spend your extra energy to explore other spots, like kayaking into waterfalls, diving into fjords, sliding on snow. The guide is quite flexible but with safety as 1st thing in mind. 3. Comfortable camping site: The waterfront camping site is right ashore the fjord with mountain stream flowing by the side and mountain slope on the back. The site is privately owned with all possible facilities, clean bathroom, shower, kitchen, covered picnic, and grill. Something particular about this trip is that the concept is to create first class camping experience for the participants. So, if you are looking for hardcore wild camping, it may be too comfortable. But if you would like combine leisurely vacation and outdoor adventure, it should be the perfect choice. 4. Personal interaction: I’m deeply impressed by the guides’ skills, spirit, and energy. The guides all have one or multiple outdoor specialties. They control a fine balance between adventure and safety, and different participants’ levels and expectations, and available time and extra activities. They, during the entire trip, keep the group with a high spirit and under cozy atmosphere. Because the guides are extremely well trained for outdoor activities, they are able to spend extraordinary energy in arranging all activities and logistics. Such energy also reflects their unusual commitment to their job.

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Emma

(Jun 2022)

It was amazing from start to finish. It was a very well organised 24 hours and our guide Rob was very informative throughout. He gave us tips and encouragement and always told us what was happening where and when so we could plan for 0urselves. lwe also had 2 drivers Colin and Darren that were amazing too and went the extra mile for us on a few occasions xx

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Tracy

(Jun 2022)

What an adventure.......absolutely amazing. I felt so supported. The guide Rob gave lots of positive encouragement and made me believe in myself. Darren and Colin (the drivers) were also amazing. Their driving was very efficient and both were really friendly. I will definitely use this company again.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Lucy

(Jun 2022)

Had a brilliant weekend despite not being quite quick enough to complete the mountains at the expected pace. I will be back to do the 3 peaks over 3 days trip. Darren and Sean were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Dale

(Jun 2022)

It was tough but the guide was excellent and would recommend it to anyone who wants a challenge

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Wendy

(Jun 2022)

This challenge is tough and not for everyone, but when you get to the summit the feeling is incredible! As well as the up you must be confident coming down fast on unstable surfaces. The guides and drivers are brilliant. However if you get motion sickness you will struggle as you are stuck in that minibus for hours at a time along very winding roads and it's very disappointing to not be able to continue.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Paul

(Jun 2022)

June 2nd - June 5th. Our group totalling 13 consisting of Irish, English, Danish and Malaysian/Scots had 4 days hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc that will live forever in our hearts and minds. Thoroughly enjoyed our hikes and gelled together very quickly mindi g each other and having some great laughs under the leadership of our guide Ben. What can you say about this guy? Professional to the highest standard, a gentleman, made sure that he got to know everyone early on the trip, a wealth of knowledge of the region including the alpine flora (big thanks Ben for that). A great sense of humour which was needed with this group 🤣. He looked after us like family during our whole trip. The weather threw everything at us during our treks but we laughed, sang and were amazed by the beauty surrounding us. Fantastic experience and would recommend this trip to anyone especially if Ben is your guide.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Michael

(Jun 2022)

Great trip...varied and challenging. Mixed experience of accommodation ranging from beautiful but basic mountain rifugio to the classy dorm hotel in Trient. organised- even when the weather threw us a serious curve ball. Professional leadership from Ben, our guide, always in control, set a pace to suit the group, but always treating us like adults.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Julie

(Jun 2022)

Wow 🤩 just came back from the Tour du Mont Blanc ! Definitely one too recommend . Ben our guide was amazing making us feel like we were one great team 😊 with great knowledge of plant life and mountains! We had the added bonus of a huge storm with hail stones like golf balls, Ben kept his cool and lead us to safety. Came home on a massive high and met a great bunch of lovely people 😍

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Michael

(Jun 2022)

This was my first hike and it will diffidently not be my last , great team and guide and what a fantastic scenery. We where lucky and expirenced, all seasons during the 4 days trip incl a grade 3 Orkan, wow i really felt alive. I warmly recommend the tour 👌

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Julie

(Jun 2022)

Had a great experience, a good challenge, our guide was fab, scenery spectacular, an all round great trip. Thank you

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sebastien

(Jun 2022)

The clime was hard and I did not make it. Maybe next year. The desert was amazing I did not have the planed trip to the desert and had to go back to Marrakesh to start. All guides where very nice and helpful. They would do everything to help you. An amazing experience

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Diana

(Jun 2022)

Best trip to unite with nature. Tachelle was outstanding in navigating us in mountains hiking and kayaking.

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Cristina

(Jun 2022)

It has been an amazing experience!!Croatia has it all, a nice combination of montain and beach, relaxing atmosphere, beautiful weather and amazing food. I strongly recommend the experience, Luka and Tina were great, I felt very welcome, the whole experience was completely personalised, they were always asking about what I wanted, what I needed, and Lula is a very knowledgeable guide, who knows his area, the highlights, top top. Thanks for the experience!!

Travelled on: Summit to Sea Hiking Tour

Emily

(May 2022)

Honestly this was such an amazing trip - so if you're reading this hesitating about whether or not to book, BOOK it. From start to finish we were incredibly well looked after by our brilliant guide David and the rest of the Nordic Ventures team. Everything was super well organised, with all equipment provided and plenty of support available when it came to learning how to kayak. We spent our days kayaking and hiking up to the snow-capped summit across from our campsite (the highlight was getting to see THE most incredible views of the fjords), and spent our nights chatting around the campfire. It was physically demanding at times, but just the right amount - it was a fun challenge that left us all feeling great and accomplished afterwards. It does get cold at night, so bring layers and PLENTY of socks (once you think you've packed enough, add some more). And be warned there is some fairly deep snow to get through when hiking. If you're vegan, pack your own snacks. Views and memories that I will treasure - thank you so much to the NV team :-)

Travelled on: 0

Rachel

(May 2022)

Fantastic trip. Excellent and knowledgable guide ( David ) great group , beautiful surroundings . Plenty of good food and snacks . Camp site location perfect

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Jack

(May 2022)

Incredible experience. Rasmus and Sebastian were perfect guides. Learnt many different skills and had an amazing time. Highly recommend.

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

Lisa

(May 2022)

Great experience with wonderful people. The guide was amazing and the trip was challenging, fun and full of wow moments. Enjoyed every minute of it

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

Daniel

(May 2022)

Very enjoyable trip. Our guide was full of knowledge and he took the time to help us with any enquirers.

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

Aneta

(May 2022)

Excellent. If you like resting in nature and you like activity I recommend.

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

Emily

(May 2022)

Great experience!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Alexandra

(May 2022)

We have just completed the great glen canoe trip with Amy and Sam, what an awesome adventure. A great set up with wonderful guides. They both gave us confidence and made us all feel at ease on the water. A lot of fun and giggles even when the weather was very…Scottish 😂 I would thoroughly recommend Good2go very attentive to everyones needs, both Amy and Sam are incredibly competent both on the water and catering for a group. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Zoe

(May 2022)

What an amazing trip! We were with the Good2go adventures team and our guides Sam and Amy were great! Friendly, knowledgeable and really put you at ease. This was my first canoe trip and I would highly recommend these guys.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Fazy

(May 2022)

An amazing trip, great adventure and an experience of a life time.

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