Mountain Kingdoms Traveller Reviews

We opted for a private journey to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) starting a few weeks after the end of the main trekking season. The paths were therefore much less busy than in peak season; the trek to ABC may be the most popular trek in Nepal due to its accessibility and the stunning closeness of the high mountains when within the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary. The lodges and tea houses were also generally fairly quiet, making it a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The weather was good throughout, sunny for most of most days. We were walking in thin walking shirts from late morning onwards at lower altitudes and thermal underwear higher up. Evenings and nights were cold at this time of year but with the kit we had taken with us supplemented by that provided by the local agent, we never felt overly cold. Our guide and two porters did everything for us that we could have wished for.

Mountain Kingdoms were easy to deal with when booking. They used high quality local agents and are clearly respected by the local agents as being good to deal with; this is always encouraging to know. The kit provided was exceptionally good (sleeping bags and inners, soft pillows, down jacket and hot water bottles each evening). The itinerary was excellent; we took a day longer to get to Base Camp then several other parties we encountered but preferred the less hectic pace and better opportunities to appreciative the closeness of the mountains by having more time available to us.

There are no other places in Europe where you can experience the real power and majesty of live volcanoes like Stromboli and Etna. Hiking both of them is a tremendous feeling. When you add in great scenery, great food and a great guide, you have an unbeatable mix. There are not so many holidays where you come away feeling privileged ( as well as happy) to have had the experience but this is one of those.

Excellent communications throughout booking process with Mountain Kingdoms. Most important was our tour guide - Federica Fassani - who was a real gem. Took care of personal wishes and important matters relating to our hikes ( such as state of our knees!), smoothed out issues with transport strikes and made the many public transport movements seem very straightforward ( which we know they are not when using such services in many countries) . She was enthusiastic about her region, food, culture and everything to do with the trip.

Taking a small group holiday which was well planned and excellently organised must be the best way to experience this part of the Silk Road. From train journeys to small vehicle travel and a local internal plane made the sightseeing varied and gave the opportunity to meet so many friendly local people. Architecture and history came to life with a very excellent local guide. It was fun too and even a 'cooking lesson' in a local home was provided at our request! The whole visit expanded our knowledge of the Uzbek country, its local communities, its religion and heritage. I highly recommend it!

Mountain Kingdoms is an independent tour company who plan small group trips responsibly. They make small group travelling exciting and inclusive. They listen to their client's requests and include a variety of experiences to enjoy. You are well provided with information beforehand and any extra extensions are carefully executed. I have travelled three times with them and have been impressed each time. I highly recommend their service.

A very enjoyable trip. The scenery was beautiful; the wild flowers – gentians, orchids, primulas, geums, etc – provided the best display we have ever seen (including in the Alps), the accommodation and food were generally very good and the itinerary was well planned (it was good to intersperse the trekking with trips to two beautiful monasteries; and we liked having a full last day of trekking – by contrast, some trips peter out with only a brief walk on the final day). Semir Kardovic was an excellent guide and we enjoyed his company.

Mountain Kingdoms is our favourite travel company - each of the five trips we have undertaken have been enjoyable; and we appreciate the personal service which we always receive.

4am:left the tea house at 4500m in silence with backpack and headtorch ready to ascent to 5400m.The little lights ahead of me, moving a little with the sound of all our breathe. Walking and on the back the sun s rising... And the elegant massive of Annapurna. Never experienced something so extraordinary.

I am very glad to continue to choose Mountain Kingdom. This year is the forth time I booked with them. Having had the opportunity to share my experience with other groups and tour operators... I must say that an excellent tour operator as Mountain Kingdom made my holiday different. I met groups lead by local guide who they didn't have an idea about the trek and experienced mountain sickness with the unfortunate outcome to withdraw and leave the group without choice but come back. At that altitude and for the nature of the holiday... I m feeling very safe with MK.

A perfect mix of walking, guided visits to temples and dzongs and a festival.

Mountain Kingdoms provided esxcellent service and a thoroughly well-organised trip.

The trip was well organised from beginning to end. The content was varied and interesting and we were accompanied by an excellent guide who went to great lengths to ensure that every member of our small group (11) had a good experience.

Our tour operator was Mountain Kingdoms. This is the second time we have travelled with them and on both occasions the holiday has been well organised and fully met our expectations.

A comprehensive experience of life in Myanmar covering it's history and present day challenges. An excellent itinerary giving an opportunity to see sights of major importance along with walking trips allowing us to see villagers engaged in everyday life.

Mountain Kingdoms provide a well thought out itinerary along with a comprehensive Trip Dossier backed up with good back office support and excellent on the ground guides.

2 weeks of very varied experiences focusing on the wildlife and unspoilt, rural side of Sri Lanka.

We will definitely look at other trekking trips organised by Mountain Kingdoms.

13 day fully escorted private trip.Visited all the main sites including Viaduct,cruise on river ,walks on 5 days which we were able to visit local people and villages and see the varied crops grown. An excellent trip and we were well look after by the guide and support staff. Would recommend the trip

Gave us lots of useful information prior to trip and itinerary was well planned and varied.