4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
Although the name of ther trek was "Everest Base Camp", and the sense of accomplishment in reaching the Base Camp was profound, the beauty of the entire trek is what is memorable for me.
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.7 Stars (270 reviews)
First, some hiccups. The room I booked through Active was at the Thamel Hotel. There were no rooms available when i arrived so I was given a room at a nearby hotel that was NOT nearly the same quality. It was loud with construction going on and not conducive to getting a good night's sleep. It was a comfortable room however. My wife had developed a foot stress fracture while training and active had no interest in working with us to change dates. The entire payment for her was forfeited. The understanding was that I would keep the same rooms that she and I had paid for. That was not the case. In the Sanctuary, I shared with 2 other men. To be fair, that is not Active's fault. However, they did not honor this agreement in other hotels until I called it to our guide's attention. So I started the trip a bit unhappy.
The trek was somewhat harder and far more uncomfortable than I expected. We have done Killi, the Khumbu trail, W-trek, Mont Blanc as well as trekking in the UK and New Zealand. The basic facilities are adequate at best- solar showers, drop toilets, cold huts- so beware there is suffering involved.
That being said, the guides, Kim and Gogul, were great. The scenery was spectacular. The food was excellent. It is a trip I would strongly recommend. I came back with a healthier outlook having enjoyed Nepal, my fellow travelers and the guides.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.7 Stars (270 reviews)
This trip was one I’ve wanted to do for decades. My main attraction was to experience really big mountains. This trip definitely fulfilled this expectation. But the trip provided much more than that. Kathmandu was an overload to the senses, the villages and tea houses on the trek was a great experience into the lifestyle and hospitality of the Nepali people and the transition through the life zones on the trek provided constant interest. Our group, guides and porters were excellent company.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.7 Stars (270 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
I was very happy with the Active Adventures Everest Base Camp trek. I really enjoyed the people who were in our group. All of us were in the age group of 59-74. Being 70 myself I really appreciated the encouragement I received from my fellow trekkers. Our guides and the porters were excellent. They were there to answer any of our questions and were very helpful. Their main goal was to see we finished the trek in a safe and healthy way. The accommodations in the guest houses were very good and the food was good. It was a tough climb especially going up the rocks but I have memories of something I achieved which will last me my lifetime. Everything was wonderful.
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
It was 30 years ago that I decided the hike to EBC mattered. On Oct 19 we made it! The trip was certainly tougher than expected. Gorak Shep will never be forgotten (as a most trying accomodation; grin). The trek was full of grandure. The people of Nepal are a marvel. Active managed to pull it all into a cohesive trip!
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970