Gokyo Valley Trek Tours & Trips

Top operators in Gokyo Valley Trek

• Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd

  
  5.0 (11 reviews)

  "Summary: Office, guide and porter did well for a safe and smooth trip. Big thank you for these efforts. But it was a not the fun relaxed atmosphere I was expecting, rather professional cold and high consumption pressure. Since I travelled a long way to Nepal, spent my precious vacation time and lots of money for that trip, I feel responsible also towards other trekkers to write an honest, critical review. Especially since most other reviews here probably are manipulated, see below. Good: - Itinerary and Organisation was good. Safety was given all the time, the guide took care for my well-being by asking, observing and walking slowly - Transport Lukla - Katmandu was excellent; we had a direct transportation, whereas other companies start from a different airport which requires a 4h Jeep ride additionally. Bad: - Walk alone: My main motivation to book with N.E.A was that they told me we would be a group of 4 members for Gokyo lake - I had approached several other trekking companies. But that was wrong: 2 people cancelled in the last second, and the other member took the different route to Everest, so that I was alone most days. Ironically, just 1 day after me, NEA launched another Gokyo group! We could easily have been merged, since I had explicitly and written stated my flexibility and desire to trek in a group. That wish was not considered. - Cold atmosphere: The guide continued to call me “Sir” which in English sounds distanciated and professional, but my explanations didn’t help. In the restaurants he used to chose the table most far away from other people, even to people I already was talking to, so that we sat alone! When I was eating, my guide just sat beside me and watching instead of joining in - he would always eat separately with his Sherpa friends. - Economical interests: in my impression, most Restaurants and Lodges were chosen based on the guides friends and acquaintances. That became obvious sometimes. Normally no problem - But some places were not really dark, shabby, bad view etc, and when I suggested a different place with beautiful view terrace, we couldn’t go there. Especially the lodge for the last night (Everest plaza) is shabby and leaves a bad memory - Pressure for consumption: As soon as we arrived in a restaurant, while I was still recovering from the trek, I was pushed a menu in my hands and asked “what do you want to drink”? It created a weird setting, my guide always ordered, served the drinks and also managed the payments. I usually never talked directly to any restaurant owner, although they sometimes were really friendly and made good food! - Manipulation of review: The guide pushed hard that we write the review together on the last evening, and he even wanted to explain me what to write. So I assume many of the reviews here were written in this setting, not neutral. Of course I did not accept that method and wrote this very honest review quite some days later. Of course I tried to improve these issues during the trek, but after all it were too many points, and I didn’t want to spent my trekking time with discussions. I saw quite some groups with similar settings as above - but these were groups, so the cold economical motivated atmosphere doesn’t show so strongly. Next time I will walk with my friends or alone without guide - but still I am thankful for the good experience and the safe hike.

  Average - by Joachim B.

  Tours

  1 tours

  Age range

  7 to 80 years old

  Adventure type

  Hiking & Trekking

  Response time

  9h

  Response rate

  100%

  Average price

  $195

  Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd is an expert in:

  • Hiking & Trekking
• Sherpa Expedition Teams

  
  5.0 (1,811 reviews)

  "The 12 Day Gokyo Valley trek was more incredible and exciting than I imagined. The route is perfect for trekking and views of Gokyo lake, Mount Everest, and surrounding snow-clad mountains is breathtaking and awesome. Trekking at different altitudes, It feels me like walking on a different world, landscapes and terrain. Our Guide Ram and Porter Dorje help a lot on this trekking. Ram told us, Gokyo and its valley in detail. We know a lot of things From our guide during Gokyo Valley Trek. The perfect part is that Nepali peoples are warm and friendly. Our Tour operatorSherpa Expedition and Trekking arrange all of this without worrying us. Provided service is good and we enjoy a lot in this trek. At last, thanks to our guide Ram and the entire team of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team doing a great job. You must visit this place. Once is not enough.

  Excellent - by Chris K.

  Tours

  1 tours

  Age range

  10 to 80 years old

  Adventure type

  Hiking & Trekking

  Response time

  1h

  Response rate

  100%

  Average price

  $174

  Sherpa Expedition Teams is an expert in:

  • Hiking & Trekking
• Mountain Ascend Treks Pvt. Ltd.

  
  5.0 (95 reviews)

  "Amazing trip to EBC & Gokyo Lakes with Santosh, Lhakpa & porter team with our group of 6 people. Santosh is ultimate professional from moment he meets you at the airport, to time he drops you back he's 100% on game & focused on making the trip best he can for you. Always takes you to best tea houses, knows the best rooms & adjusts the itinerary to suit the needs of our group. Trek itself amazing, beautiful countryside & new specular view around every corner. Highly recommend Mountain Ascend Treks, Santosh & his team to anyone.

  Excellent - by Nick C.

  Tours

  1 tours

  Age range

  1 to 75 years old

  Adventure type

  Hiking & Trekking

  Response time

  28h

  Response rate

  100%

  Average price

  $133

  Mountain Ascend Treks Pvt. Ltd. is an expert in:

  • Hiking & Trekking