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167 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Peter Watkins

Reviewed November 2018

Everest base camp

Very good trek overall. Well organised and run by the guides. Some personal disappointment that I didn’t make the base camp itself, but scenery was fantastic. Route was very much more crowded than I had expected.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being surrounded by 8000 m high mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! He managed an awkward group with limited resources and many disruptions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is very crowded in this area. Tea houses are generally not of the best quality, food can be poor. I found that lack of sleep was a problem (snoring roommate) but could be resolved in some tea houses by hiring an extra room for only 500 rupees, £3.50. This information is not generally to hand.

Sally Difazio

Reviewed November 2018

Amazing experience

Well organised, fantastic guides, wonderful experience amongst the highest peaks in the world. Never to be forgotten.

Most Inspirational Moment

Landing at Lukla to be at the Himalayan gateway.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Complete trust in Kumar who knew exactly what to do, when to do it and how to do it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Trust the guides, they will get you to the destination.

Ian Elson

Reviewed October 2018

EBC

Very good guides,well organised.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Everest for the first time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good leader,very attentive,very informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Listen to the guides,their experience was invaluable.

Gina Moore

Reviewed April 2018

Excellent trip

Well what can I say about this trip?? It was amazing!! I have done a few Exodus trips before but this was the best yet. Not only were the views outstanding but the itinerary was great, the pace of walking was perfect to aid acclimatisation and the staff were amazing. The accommodation/tea houses on the whole were great, some were better than others but the trip notes explained this fully and what do you expect at 5000m. Highly recommended trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

The amazing scenery and climbing Kala Patthar. The mountain views as you walk to base camp are fabulous, each day the mountains did not disappoint. Climbing Kala Patthar was great, it is a 4.30am start so you set off with head torches on and for me this is always a highlight. Seeing the sunrise over Everest was breathtaking and not to be missed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ajay (Azzy) was great, as were our guide Suresh, assistant guide Mingmar and Kumar our Yak man. Nothing was too much trouble and they went over and above what was expected. The morning wake up tea was always accompanied with a smile and cheery "good morning, how did you sleep" and while this was a nice touch, it was also a cunning way to check we were coping with the altitude. Nightly health checks also made sure we were all doing OK with the altitude, these checked if we had drunk enough water, had headaches and how we were eating. Any issues were dealt with quickly and great advice given.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes. I used a water-to-go bottle to filter water and also took purification tablets so I didn't have to buy water and both worked very well. Don't change too much money as you can live cheaply on the trek if you don't buy wi-fi every night or shower every day. Pack light, you really can survive with minimal but essential clothing.

andrew longley

Reviewed April 2018

Everest Basecamp & Back

Amazing experience! Loved everything minute of it from Namche to basecamp and back. Our Guide Bikash was fantastic, creating a great group atmosphere and taking care of everyone with professionalism.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching Basecamp

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bikash was a great leader

Jo Griffiths

Reviewed April 2018

Everest Base Camp Trek

Hiking amidst the most awe-inspiring scenery, a not to be missed, truly outstanding trip! I have travelled with Exodus on many occasions, and this trip is so finely tuned it is impossible to find fault. Perfect pacing, acclimatisation, itinerary and physical challenge. Challenge is also present in some of the Tea Houses, but the trip notes give ample notice about how basic they can be, and I found this added to the whole experience. Some were terrific, and some were simply a place to rest and refuel before another day enjoying the magnificent mountains. Having said this, the food served in all the Tea Houses was always great; I enjoyed a whole range of local food, including Dhal Bhat and Sherpa soup, but also couldn’t resist the odd plate of egg and chips!

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing Kala Patthar. I hadn’t really paid attention at the briefing, I just thought it would be a nice optional trek up a mountain to see sunrise over Everest. We set off at 4.30 am, within 10 minutes my water bottle had frozen and I’d lost all feeling in my fingers (despite wearing 3 pairs of gloves!). Panic started to set in when I realised that the ice I was slipping on going up, would be 10 times worse coming down; the headache and nausea didn’t help either. However, the sense of achievement getting to the top, and getting the best views of Everest with a sunrise to boot were worth every second of hardship. Glorious! Special mention also for all the Porters, Yaks, Dzos, and Mules. It was both inspirational and humbling to see the vast range of products they carry on a daily basis to enable hikers to complete the trek with some degree of comfort.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ajay is a superb Tour Leader, ably assisted by the two guides on this trek, Suresh and Mingmar and Kumar, our Yak Man. The service we received from this awesome team was outstanding; they couldn’t do enough for us. No task too big or too small, and always with a smile. Daily health checks and constant reminders to drink water and eat well helped us all to stay safe and healthy. Our last night in Lukla, when we had a lovely meal with the whole team, a few celebratory beers and a dance, it really demonstrated the special bond that tour leaders can foster in the groups they lead.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes, in particular the information about buying bottled water. I took a Steripen and it worked perfectly, some others on the trip took purification tablets; they also worked. It was disheartening to see so many bottles of water being purchased when Exodus are working so hard to ‘Ban the Bottle’. Avoid the very long queues at Kathmandu and buy your Visa before you travel. Take really good gloves/mittens. The food is reasonably priced in the Tea Houses, so if you can live with showers and WiFi you won't need excessive amounts of money. It can be tricky changing it back to Sterling if you do underspend. `

Les Wilson

Reviewed April 2018

Everest Base Camp Trek

This was my first trip with Exodus and I was not disappointed. From my first enquiry, throughout the planning, during the trip and afterwards, Exodus were superb. I was kept informed of an changes to the itinary or flights and whenever I asked a question an advisor responded promptly.

I hadn’t met any of my group until we arrived at Heathrow or Kathmandu but very quickly got to know some great people who I hope to keep in touch with. There’s even talk of some of us meeting up in the future for another trip.

The guides were all first class. Ozzy, Sorros and Mingma along with Yak Man took great care of us and couldn’t do enough for us. Acclimatisation and staying healthy is key to a successful trip to base camp. The guides took great care over getting this right.
All in all, a great Exodus experience and I look forward to tackling Island Peak next year.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise over Everest from Kallapatar. Beautiful!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very well organised, very knowledgeable, couldn't do enough for his clients and had a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Listen to the guides and take their advice. Ozzy's advice was simple but absolutely accurate: 1. Walk slow 2. Pack light 3. Sip water constantly 4. Don't lose your apetite Don't burden yourself with anything you don't need. 1 set of clothes will easily last several days!!

Raj Muker

Reviewed April 2018

Everest Base Camp Trek

An amazing lifetime experience that was challenging which made it all so satisfying. The mountains, terrain and general scenery was breathtaking, never forget the colour of the sky…….deep deep blue!!! The living conditions were definitely NOT like home but that’s part of the challenge and you come away so appreciative of what you have.

Most Inspirational Moment

This might sound selfish but making it to Base Camp and the next morning to Kala Patthar was absolutely exhilarating and the sense of achievement was overwhelming. Also to do it with a group of people who had like minded ambitions was very satisfying and it so good to have someone to hug to share the moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

There is not enough nice words in the English vocabulary to describe Bikash and his team. Bikash was a great leader, his sense of care game through glowingly very early which immediately gave us assurances that we were in good hands. He made our ambitions his ambition which ensured we all successfully made it to Base Camp. He gave us that extra care and gentle touch when we needed it as it wasn't all smooth sailing in trying to keep healthy. Exodus you have a gem of a person on your team , a person who is so passionate in what he does and makes ordinary peoples dream come true. Hope our life cross paths again Bikash so I can give you another big hug to say thank you.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Have a good level of fitness, be positive and keep healthy and Base Camp is at your mercy!!! Listen to your guide leader, warm clothes, eat and drink well, and enjoy the occasion.

Nicole Schreieck

Reviewed April 2018

Everest Base Camp March 2018

What an absolutely amazing experience, too beautiful to ever put into words! Everything from start to finish was simply perfect – the organisation, the people, the nature. Without a doubt one of the toughest, coldest and most incredible things I have ever done!

Most Inspirational Moment

I have to say I really loved every aspect of the trip! The people, the fresh air, the landscapes. The mountains are incredibly beautiful and you never get sick of the views. Reaching Base Camp was a fantastic feeling, such a great sense of achievement and also a bit emotional. It was amazing to see us all so happy and proud of each other, celebrating the moment together as friends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bikash and team were absolutely exceptional. Very professional, knowledgeable and caring. All three guides really went above and beyond to make this a successful and unforgettable trip for every single one of us.. lending us their poles, gloves, sunglasses when we lost or broke our own equipment and even carrying our daypacks when we couldn't. Absolutely outstanding. Bikash I can't thank you enough for what you have done for us! And thank you for the birthday cake!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get fit and you can absolutely do it! I am not a trekker and had never climbed a mountain before but with a generally good level of fitness and a few weeks preparation in the gym I was absolutely fine. I do recommend to bring everything on the packing list - you will need it! Do bring a thin buff as the trek is very dry and dusty especially in the lower altitudes. In general I think a bit of common sense will go a long way in the mountains - no coffee or alcohol (on the way up, do try the Everest and Gorkha beer on the way down), hearty lunches as you will need the energy, light dinners. I also had multivitamins with me as the diet can be a bit unbalanced. Most importantly, don't forget to have fun! Walk slowly it's not a competition, take lot's of pictures, make friends!!

Kevin Beards

Reviewed April 2018