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Unforgettable adventure

We did ABC trek with 2 days in Chitwan. his was our first experience of multi-day trekking with a group, guides and support staff, and what an amazing way to begin. On a practical level, having our lead guide Kush, and assistant guides Mingma and Santosh, handle all of the logistics, navigating and decisions, really allowed us and our group to enjoy the trekking. However, good guides do a lot more than just this - Kush's energy, constant joking and encouragement kept our spirits up throughout, and made the trek so enjoyable. We particularly enjoyed the evening talks about Nepal, as well as seeing the next generation of guide leaders being given opportunities, including our female guide Mingma. Mingma and Santosh both showed great patience and capability with looking after all of us as a group of individuals through the mountains. The positive attitude wasn't just with our guides, the wonderful support staff (shout out to Khusiman, Suman, Jivan, Hari, Bical, Ashish) also shared laughs and games with us sometimes in the evenings. Our final dinner altogether really showed us who the best dancers were (not us!) We loved the sound of the itinerary when we booked. In our experience, the trek was paced really well, with shorter/longer days to allow rest and opportunities to see sunrise views, photo spots etc. It also gave a real sense of achievement reaching ABC after some challenging days. The two days at the end spent at Chitwan were a joy, and our stay, relaxing by the river and venturing into the national park to see rare animals, could easily have been extended by another day. It was the perfect end and change of pace. We felt really lucky to have had such a like-minded and fun group of individuals with us. We didn't expect this to be a big part of our experience, but the laughs, games and conversations shared were easily a top highlight. We saw larger groups and private solo/couple travellers, but wouldn't hesitate to recommend booking onto this trip as MBA attracts great people and runs good sized trips. We had a mix of couples, solo travellers and a family, which worked really nicely. During the trek, nights were cold and everyone had their ups and downs at points. That said, there were more comforts available to us than we expected (WiFi, showers, familiar menu items) but the Nepalese food was truly delicious and the best for filling up after a long day of trekking! This was a big trip for us that we have been thinking about for a while, and it surpassed all our expectations. We've made new friends and lifelong memories. Don't hesitate to book this trip and visit this amazing country.

Catrin M

Annapurna Basecamp and Chitwan - incredible!

We had the most amazing time hiking to Annapurna Basecamp and would definitely recommend doing the visiting Chitwan. The trip was probably the best holiday I have ever had. Everything was throughly thought out by Kush and his team and they really went out of their way to ensure we were having the best time. A special thank you to the whole team who without each individual I’m sure the whole experience would not have been the same! And if you’re thinking of booking then do it you won’t regret it! Thank you for carrying our bags and for all the smiles and laughs: Khusiman, Suman, Jivan, Hari, Bical and Ashish. Thank you Kush, Mingma and Santosh for showing us the way!!

Bobski S

Looking like a wow

This Annapurna sanctuary/go on safari is such a well curated trip. Unsure what option to go for from the plethora of trekking options in Nepal, I landed upon this one. Keen to also visit Chitwan, I was hesitant to book them in a combined trip fearing one experience would be the focus and the other a rushed add-on. I needn't have worried. The schedule is so well thought out from the initial get together meal to meet the group, to the shorter final stint up to ABC allowing plenty of time to savour views. I also appreciated that at no point it felt rushed, we got time to explore Pokhara and plenty of time to relax at the incredible resort in Chitwan. Of course, every trip like this needs a guide and we had a special one. In Kush, ably assistant by Mingma and Santosh, I could not imagine a better leader for our group. He was knowledgeable, regaling us with stories of Nepal of an evening and answering our many questions during the trek; hilarious, complete with many quotable catchphrases; and reassuring, we always felt safe in his hands. Mingma and Santosh were superb support guides, and fantastic company throughout the trek. Our porters, Khusiman, Suman, Jivan, Hari, Bical and Ashish ably carried our bags from teahouse to teahouse. I really enjoyed that they got involved of an evening with our many games and at the farewell dinner, they were awesome company! It was lovely to get the opportunity to thank them for their work. To summarise the trek: there were a lot of steps, up and down, not too much flat ground! The teahouses were much better than I had anticipated, we were always accommodated in the best way possible (I got a room to myself most nights). The food at the teahouses was superb, especially the dal bhats :) To summarise the safari: The accommodation was amazing and included a pool! It was a fantastic detox from the himalayas. Food again was really good and served buffet style. As for the animals, we saw 7 rhinos, crocs, deer and an extraordinary number of bird species. The guides at the resort really knew their stuff, I enjoyed the debate about the marabou stork :) The trip was made by the fantastic group of people I shared it with, we clicked instantly, and thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks together. . . this seems like a good indicator for future FA trips!

Lottie F

Annapurna Sanctuary Route.

What an incredible trip! Nepal is an amazing place full of beautiful landscapes and beautiful people. The team at Freedom Adventures was awesome. To Tejshree, Resham, Ashish, Surya and Prim - thank you so much for making it such a special trip. Such a great way to experience the world and make new friends along the way

Ludovico R

Great experience thanks to our guide

Amazing experience, great places, tasty food and lovely people, I would recommend this to everyone. Truly special thanks to our guide, Sabin, who made this trek unforgettable: he speaks really fluent english, he's funny and very prepared, he knows every mountain and was able to answer every question I made. He really made it even better than it was. Thank you Sabin!

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Annapurna Base Camp experience

Fantastic Annapurna Base Camp experience!!! thanks to sabin, our guide, who was fantastic!!! I recommend to everyone!!!

Lewis G

What an adventure! Thank you Kanchan and team!!

My partner and I booked a private trek to Annapurna Base Camp and we were blown away by the experience!! Our fantastic guide Kanchan was knowledgeable, accommodating and ensured our safety throughout the trek. He also provided a detailed itinerary each day so we knew what to expect. The views were picturesque and we highly recommend booking with Freedom Adventures!

Felicia L

Incredible tour with incredible staff

My partner and I booked this as a private tour and had such an amazing time. Everything went smoothly, and our guide Kanchan was so professional, knowledgeable and ensured our safety and health throughout the trek. We would highly encourage anyone to book this tour. The scenery is unlike anything we had seen before and the staff go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience possible!

Laura B

Annapurna Base Camp - Trip of a lifetime!

The Annapurna Base Camp trek was amazing and we loved it. The views were breath-taking – from the forests, rivers and waterfalls to the mountain ranges and the gorgeous sunrises that were standout moments. We had three fantastic guides from Freedom Adventures - Sanjeet, Anil and Tej – they were so knowledgeable, kind and helpful - and funny too. After I injured my knee I thought I might not be able to continue but with their expert planning and experience, they put plans in place that ensured we were able to finish the trip – I can’t thank them enough for that. We were also lucky enough to have a great group of people to trek with and there was a lot of fun and laughter along the way. One thing to mention is that there are thousands of steps! The majority of the trek is steps up or down so if you do have difficulty with your knees then take strong knee supports and walking poles – these make all the difference. It’s a well-paced walk so although it’s challenging it’s still very enjoyable. The food was good, filling and we never felt hungry. We had well timed food and drink breaks along the route each day and places to buy snacks and drinks. The Tea Houses are basic but comfortable. We went in late September/early October and we used the quilts in the tea houses with a sleeping bag liner and pillow case rather than carrying a sleeping bag and this worked well. If you get chance to visit the hot springs then we’d recommend it as it felt so good on aching joints. If you can, have some time in Kathmandu as it’s a fantastic place to visit. It’s a lively city with lots to see and not to be missed. Pokhara is lovely too but on a smaller scale and has a beautiful lake to take trips on, with plenty of good restaurants and bars to visit. The hotels in both places were lovely. We can’t recommend this trek enough! It’s the trip of a lifetime.

Ryan J

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Amazing experience. Challenging yet rewarding physical challenge trekking through the rugged Nepalese terrain. Beautiful scenery of the Himalayas, a truly unique experience. Lots of fun to be had staying in the tea houses, as part of a group. And finally—- all this was made possible by an amazing group of guides and porters who made the experience truly special :) Guide name = Kanchan yonjan Assistant = Santosh & Resham Porter = Urram, Surya, Ashish, Nara, Sameer & Suresh