Our Reviews

Eva

(Aug 2022)

Fantastic experience, i loved it. Everything very well organised with no hick-ups whatsoever. Routes were well chosen and also diverse - each day a new scenery that took our breaths away. Our guide was experienced and the refuges/hotels were comfortable. One last thing is to be lucky with the group mates and then making new friends is inevitable ! A refaire !! Eva

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Lukáš

(Aug 2022)

Extremely dissapointed. I reserved trip before covid first time. I have already flight tickets and they canceled it. I understood, life can be tough. I reserved second time, this time I have funeral in family so I couldnt go. I asked them to postpone ( or to find some solution, f.e. some credit for next trip). Asnwer was that it is solely my problem and they can not do anything. I will never order again skyhook.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Vijaykrishna

(Aug 2022)

Just a wonderful trip with great guide Paddy.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Martina

(Aug 2022)

A wonderful trip. Beautiful nature, beautiful weather and even more beautiful company. Our group got on very well, our guide Paddy was fun, considerate and supportive. Trip really well organised. Looking forward to another adventure.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Declan Joseph

(Aug 2022)

Excellent accommodation and food. Well organised, helpful and friendly staff. Overall a great experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Resan

(Aug 2022)

Great guide! Great views! Great company!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Angela

(Aug 2022)

Had a wonderful trip. Met lots of great people and Paddy our guide was great fun. Very well organised felt in safe hands as a solo traveller. Can’t wait to do my next adventure now! Will definitely go with Skyhook again!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kavita

(Aug 2022)

It was simply amazing. Met some great minds. Everything was on schedule as mentionedin the itinerary. We were picked up and dropped to Geneva airport. Had a awesome guide, I highly recommend Paddy Morris as guide. I would surely come back to fo more hikes with skyhook

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sherry

(Jul 2022)

Trip was amazing! Secilia (aka chichi) was wonderful. Group went at a great pace and chichi kept us all safe and on track. I would highly recommend this adventure! Sherry

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Aurélio

(Jul 2022)

A viagem foi simplesmente espectacular. Recomendo.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jennifer

(Jul 2022)

What a fabulous trip!!!! Four days hiking in this terrain left us with such a great appreciation for the Mont Blanc area! Cecelia, our guide, was top notch level and extremely patient on the entire trip. Her personable demeanor, organization, knowledge of the area, and patience with varying skill levels made her a 5 star guide!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Thea

(Jul 2022)

I only have one thing to say. Absolutely amazing. The guides are professional and very kind, the group I was in had a great chemistry and the landscape are to die for. The huts you stay in varies a bit in regards to facilities but are all very nice. I can fully recommend this trip. Amazing.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Vicki

(Jul 2022)

Absolutely brilliant trip. Fab guide Devin who could not have been more helpful and prepared. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors. Make sure you take your hiking boots. Loved it 😊

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Josh

(Jul 2022)

Where do we start. Absolutely brilliant trip, would 100% recommend to everyone. The hike is hard work but completely worth it once you summit. Devin our guide was brilliant, full of knowledge and a cool guy to be around

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Lindsay

(Jul 2022)

Colin was the best. So encouraging and positive despite the additional weather challenge. Each peak very different, much harder than I thought it would be but delighted to have done it!

Travelled on: Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Jekaterina

(Jul 2022)

Love it! Everything was absolutely AMAZING from start to finish! Our guide Rob -amazing personality, very well looked after us.Very professional attitude, responsible, great energy and motivation! Drivers - I felt very safe, great driving skills, very polite and friendly. I truly enjoyed myself and so proud that I and another two wonderful persons -we are managed to complete this challenge.It was tough, but with the right guide, support and motivation -everything is possible.I had a wonderful time and this memories will stay with me forever.I wish you All the Best whatever you do! You are AMAZING! Thank you for such an Amazing experience!!! Jekaterina Cirulnikova

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Jaden

(Jul 2022)

amazing from start to finish. everything was thought out really well by the guide and the drivers. everything was kept safe while having a lot of fun. no doubt that it is a challenge, out of 10 of us 3 of us completed it. do not underestimate it and do your training.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Neil

(Jul 2022)

Absolutely fabulous trip. Great value, fantastic challenging hikes, each day was something different. The views were stunning, the guiding by Christel was perfect. Her knowledge of the mountains, geology, flora and fauna was excellent. I would highly recommend this trip.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Andrew

(Jul 2022)

Excellent trip. Not so demanding that it became an endurance test but still challenging and very satisfying. The scenery was stunning and everything well organised. The pit stops during the day were all excellent. The accommodation started out on a pretty basic level. On night 1 it was a dormitory for about 14, timed showers that needed a token to use and breakfast with plastic bowls but it became less basic thereafter. Our guide, christelle was really brilliant. She was very knowledgeable and very likeable and made sure everybody in the group felt included. Couldn’t fault her at all. A great trip.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Michelle

(Jul 2022)

Tour Du Mont Blanc with Christel was the best experience. Wow, where did you find her!! I have had the pleasure to meet fantastic guides through walking but her attention to detail and the way she supported me all way up was exemplary. I am so glad I went and I will be booking again. The accommodation was fantastic too. Just one point to note, I think it would be good to detail that it is not for a beginner and that a lot of pre-training has to go into it before you start. Thank you Skyhook and for all your support through COVID times and the many date changes!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Natalie

(Jul 2022)

Wow! Absolutely amazing. The views are truly breathtaking. Some amazing places to stop on the way. Our guide Christel was absolutely fantastic. Lovely person, great sense of humour. Her knowledge of the area and landscape was vast and her expertise in how she led the group was brilliant. We had a great group too.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Liri

(Jul 2022)

Great trip! Stunning views. Special thanks to our excellent guide Christelle from Alps Adventure. Professional, attentive, knowledgeable, fun - she made the trip a great experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Andrew

(Jul 2022)

Absolutely loved it from start to finish. Even though we got soaked on the very first night it didn't dampen our spirits. The guides where great, talked us through every step and cooked up some great food. Great adventure with a great bunch of people. Will remember it forever.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Ray

(Jul 2022)

A good but challenging trip with a fun group. Competent guiding with decent kit provided. Portaging and camping skills are as much a part of this adventure as the canoe paddling is. But don't under-estimate the Scottish Midge :) If you book this trip be prepared to muck in and work hard to achieve your goal and you wont be disappointed.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Paul

(Jul 2022)

Where to start … how about awesome .. !! Hard yes … tiring yes … demanding yes … But .. rewarding yes… fun yes … team building yes … fabulous few days with a great bunch of strangers .. strangers at the finish .. no ! The support team were great and never failed when support and training was needed .So what’s to say …. Awesome 👍

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Nikki

(Jul 2022)

Excellent five days with a great group of people. The trip was challenging enough to feel like a real achievement but not out of reach for anyone with reasonable fitness, a bit of determination and a sense of humour and adventure. The equipment was fit for purpose and any issues quickly put right. This isn’t a luxury glamping holiday and you should be prepared to muck in and work as a team. The food is great and plentiful and we quickly grew to love the snack barrel! Chucky and Lizzie were brilliant, knowledgeable guides and focused on making sure everyone got what they wanted out of the trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and am looking forward to future trips with these people.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Andrew

(Jul 2022)

Our trip to the High Atlas Mountains was a superb experience thanks to the Atlas vertical team, in collaboration with Sky hook. Our accommodation was an ideal start and finish to the trek, with a roof top terrace giving great views of Imil and the first stages of the trek. Our guide, Lachine was amazing, having the ablility to adapt the pace for us perfectly, gaging our experience, fitness and vision to ensure we had the best experience possible including a perfectly timed summit approach, arriving at the top of Toubkal 10 minutes before sunrise. The result was a clear summit (we were the first up that day 😄) and some spectacular views. We were looked after extremely well from start to finish and I would like to thank our guide, mule handler and Riad host, also to skyhook for their professional approach and for providing a a very reasonably priced package and value for money summit attempt of Mt Toubkal. We will be back!

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Andrea

(Jul 2022)

At first I was a little apprehensive, travelling as a solo is always a little daunting and as the driver at Geneva airport appeared to be working to different instructions and timings, it became quite clear that there is confusion on some of the literature published on the Skyhook website. We then met Ben, our guide, at Vert Lodge and my fears immediately eased. Ben was really helpful and clearly knowledgeable, ensuring we were correctly packed and prepared for our days ahead. Due to the delays at the Mont Blanc tunnel the journey was a little tedious but we used that time as an opportunity to get to know each other I think the guide makes the trip a success or a failure and Ben certainly made the trip a huge success, he is professional, warm, friendly, caring, supportive and has a real skill of ensuring everyone was enjoying their own personal experience as well as creating a fantastic team spirit, not easy to do from a leadership perspective, we learnt lots too! Ben gave those that wanted a challenge the opportunity and also supported everyone in the team when the going got tough, we had a day of cold, wet weather and we were able to dig deep and arrive at our destination wet and cold but still smiling and loving our experience. I met some truly lovely people and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Andrea July ‘22

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Simon

(Jul 2022)

This was my first trekking experience and it was truly impressive. Super well organised. It was challenging but our guide, Ben, helped us tackle each climb and descent at the right pace. If you have never tried trekking with a backpack over a few days, then this is the trip for you.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Antonia

(Jul 2022)

really awesome trip with some good challenging ascents! exceeded expectations and loved every minute. Ben, our guide, was really knowledgeable and kept the team spirit going through the whole journey. would definitely recommend to a friend!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

John

(Jul 2022)

I was a team of people and Ben was an outstanding guide. He’s a team builder, motivator and very knowledgeable guide. Thanks Ben and my hiking colleagues, it was truly an experience of a lifetime!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Alina

(Jul 2022)

We really enjoyed The Tour du Mont Blanc trip. The scenery was just breathtaking and I feel very privileged to have been able to experience this. Our guide Ben was great - knowledgeable, encouraging when the trekking became more strenuous, helping everyone to have the best experience. We bonded within the group and had a great time.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Astrid

(Jul 2022)

Amazing adventure 4 days trip tour du Mont Blanc , lots of breathtaking views, there were some challenging moments but every step was worthy. 100% recommended

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Nic

(Jul 2022)

THE most spectacular trip from start to finish! Experience of a lifetime. Sam and Geoff were the most attentive and knowledgable guides. Still in complete awe at what we've achieved together!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Lorraine

(Jul 2022)

The Great Glen canoeing trip was beyond my expectations. Sam and Jeoff were amazing leaders and made the trip a lasting memory for me. The food was delicious and 3 of the campsites had spectacular scenery to enjoy. Based on this experience, I would definitely book with skyhook again.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jamie

(Jul 2022)

Great adventure, would highly recommend doing this one. If your lucky and get Sam and Geoff as your guides you’re in for an educational and fun time.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Anita

(Jul 2022)

Awesome experience. The views were beautiful and we experienced all kinds of weather. The accommodations were basic but fine and food aplenty. Our guide Lea balanced the hikes perfectly between challenging and enjoyable. We started with a group of strangers and finished as friends, already planning our next trips together.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Stephen

(Jul 2022)

We have just finished an incredible 4 days in the mountains with Lea our amazing guide who was really the best you could ever hope for. She was so freindly, incedibly knowledgeable, organised and most of all good fun😊 The group was great craic and we all made many great memories and freinds during the trip. I am missing the mountains and the craic already 😁

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kinga

(Jul 2022)

Would be nice if the guide could know about any illnesses (eg asthma) beforehand; starts, breaks should be more precise, all participants should follow-thos could be ensured by the guide All in all it was a great experience i really liked it

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Mafalda

(Jul 2022)

The 3 peaks was well prepared. At the end of each peaks there's bathrooms for people to use. Because it's a challenge for 24hours it requires a fast pace and for that the people should be prepared otherwise you either delay the group or keep going back to the van. Safety is considered all the time and the guide was very helpful and always honest about everything. I loved the experience although I didnt manage to complete it. Maybe another time.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Russell

(Jul 2022)

An excellent trip, if I may say a little under sold, I would of still booked anyway, but the walking you do is more than advertised, Please don’t take this as a criticism😊, I absolute loved the trip and would recommend anyone going for it, but your level of fitness should be better than you think!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kevin

(Jul 2022)

This was a trwk of a lifetime. Challenging and burtal at times but when you overcome and persevere it is a rewarding feeling plus the views that you see throughout. The people and friends that you make along the way. The international likemindedness. The places and things you see are priceless. It was serene and splendid. So glad I took the decision to go.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kevin

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant trip, really enjoyed it. Paddy was excellent. I’m planning to do the Matterhorn trip next.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ingrid

(Jul 2022)

Excellent experience with awesome guide Paddy. It was just a pity that one of the folks did not have the right level of fitness. So Paddy had to stay with the individual and other folks had to wait for a long time at multiple occasions. Skyhook should make it more clear that the trip is demanding and require a good level of fitness. The two refuges in Switzerland were really good but the quality and friendliness in Rifugio Bonatti were disappointing. Overall a trip where I made new friends and will stick for a long time on my ‘hard drive’. The international composition of the group was a real enrichment. Maybe next year I’ll take a new trip !

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Bruno

(Jul 2022)

The ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’ was a marvelous experience. We enjoyed the scenery, the folks in the group and the guide Paddy who did an excellent job. Unfortunately one member of the group didn’t have a good physical condition and was not able to keep up with the pace of the others. Our guide had to stay with this individual all the time. As a result, the other members of the group had to wait multiple times for 1-2 hours till the individual with the guide arrived at a meeting point. It should be stressed in the tour info that you really need a good condition to take this trip. The refuges were fine although the food and the showers in Refugio Bonatti were of poor quality.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Hannah

(Jul 2022)

Thank you Nordic paddling for an amazing adventure. We experienced a range of weather conditions from rain and wind, to beautiful sunshine! I especially enjoyed the way that our guide Dan, treated everyone in the group as equals, whether you had lots of kayaking experience, or none at all. It was always about the group as a whole. Thanks again!

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Claire

(Jul 2022)

Amazing trip! Seamless from start to finish. Weather didn’t beat us despite a wet and windy start (the seal en route definitely helped), wild camp was amazing and in a location that would be tough to beat - great for a wild swim. Dan our guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable and lots of fun, always happy to answer our silly questions and add to his extensive knowledge of the English language and ‘culture’. The hike to Preikestolen was busy but worth it and the highlight had to be the final day paddling underneath and into the little bays along the Lysefjord. Food was plentiful and delicious and it was lovely to be involved in the preparation, cooking and camp craft. We met amazing people and what impressed me most was that it was such an inclusive trip for the solo travellers amongst us. If you like to rough it for a few days and get your hands dirty with a spectacular backdrop then this is definitely the trip for you! Norway is incredible.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Jonathan

(Jul 2022)

This was a great trip, and an unforgettable experience. I was fortunate to be with a wonderful group people, and an excellent guide, Laura. We gelled well straight away, and there was really good communication. The weather was pretty great too. We made fast progress at the start, though you should be aware that it can be hard work at times, especially when the wind is against you. You have to be prepared for some pretty long days on the water. The food was very good, and the guidance of what to pack is really helpful – my only mistake was perhaps taking more clothes than I really needed! Tents are easy to put up and the camping places were all pretty good, and I was super impressed that our guide Laura (of Scottish Rock & Water) was able to constantly reevaluate and make minor changes to the stopping points as we went, depending on progress and how the group were doing. The food was ideal. The Great Glen is a truly beautiful part of the world – I feel very glad indeed that I undertook this trip.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Anna

(Jul 2022)

Wow - but not for beginners! I read the trip description and thought I might be over qualified for it, however this trip took me way out my comfort zone! You need strong boulder experience (very few nice trails) and having crampon experience on glaciers would be helpful, to feel comfortable crossing crevasses (which probably challenged me the most). Walking up the actual peaks in crampons was fine + we managed 4 instead of 2! If you have ski and rock climbing experience those skills would help you to adapt. I will never forget this experience but it was not an easy holiday! This is mountaineering not hiking!

Travelled on: Alpine 4000m Peaks - Spaghetti Tour

Sherban

(Jul 2022)

The trip was beautiful, the hikes challenging and scenic, the huts really nice. However, the guide was absolutely horrific: rude, wouldn't give change back, underhandedly brought people on the trip, but worst of all he put my life in danger by giving the order to keep moving as I was putting my gloves on at the risk of pulling me into a crevasse. Thankfully, the other people in the group were more sensible than him

Travelled on: Alpine 4000m Peaks - Spaghetti Tour

Anastasiya

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant trip, very impressed by the guides - good pace, breaks at regular intervals, impeccable timing for a big group. Two guides were just enough for the number of people. Really enjoyed the interesting stories about the region and culture, flora and fauna told by the guides.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ingrid

(Jul 2022)

It was a amazing trip. Beautiful scenery and well organised by AlpsAdventures. Cecilia was a really good and friendly guide and made everyone enjoy the mountains to the max. Paul was our second guide and kept the back of our groupe going up the mountains with nice conversations and laughter. Thanks Cecilia and Paul for making this a trip to remember!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Julian

(Jul 2022)

Exceptionally well organized trip and fantastic your guides! Totally recommended

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Daniel

(Jul 2022)

Amazing experience. Guides were super!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Plamena

(Jul 2022)

The views are fascinating, and the trip is a real adventure. Our guides are lovely and well organized. I have only one recommendation - plan the trip with more comfortable places for a sleepover. This will make the experience even better.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Frank

(Jul 2022)

It was a fantastic adventure. The walking distances and altitude differences shouldn’t scare people because the guide takes time and builds in several acclimatisation days. Professional guidance! Doing this trip during monsoon season was a challenge, specifically if planes in Lukla cannot land but luckily there are choppers that always fly. The good thing about raining season too is that you’re practically alone and can even more enjoy the mountains, nature and quietness. A must do trip for any hiker.

Travelled on: Everest Base Camp Trek

Antoaneta

(Jul 2022)

I had the best Guide ever. Made me feel safe and protected through the whole trip. Opened his house to me, introduced me to family. I felt like a guest. Traveling as a solo female, I find that extremely valuable.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Duncan

(Jul 2022)

Just back from this trip and really enjoyed it. Our group was only eight, apparently small in average, this gave the opportunity for us to not only get to know each other better through forming connections through shared physical challenges by day but also be part of one conversation around the dinner table which I thought worked well. Add a drink or two in the evenings and I found this group of people were really nice with no inflated egos or social barriers. As a result we had many laughs over the few days. Our guide Ben I thought found the right balance between leadership and setting expectations along with integrating into the group. I think his biggest challenge was the need to manage our time and progress whilst being mindful of different individual needs. Ben was able to compromise in a given situation and be direct and honest in others. The accommodation was better than I’d imagined on my first time seeing the refugios. I was impressed by the organisation of the staff with hotel like standards for some aspects like dinner time. Being able to serve dinner to 50 people at such a remote location Can’t be easy. Dorm sleeping beings it’s own challenges and If you are a light sleeper or you know you snore then consider carefully if this is for you. There are no options for finding a quiet spot to get some much needed sleep. Beware! Although I understand alps adventures cannot and shouldn’t need to manage this problem some people have, I do think they should point It out on the website for prospective clients and align all the information they have with the skyhook website as we found some minor discrepancies. The evening food was basic but tasty and that suited me and most of the group. As i mentioned given the location it was impressive. The ‘pic-nic’ lunches that were ordered the night before were just slightly lacking in size and I was glad to have brought some trail snacks. Two and a half days were spent in Switzerland and prices go up so I think the advice on how much cash to bring needs adjusted to include more Swiss franks than euros. Overall, I would recommend this trip, we had some very hot days and fitness is a real requirement as there are long steep ascents. Perhaps a last minute kit list that is more suitable for the conditions could be sent to clients or at least have strict guidelines on pack weight- something that could be done at Vert lodge in chamonix at the Beginning where extra kit can be left. Personally I was struck by the vast scale of the mountains and the beauty of the changing light and dramatic jaw dropping glaciers and rock faces. A humbling place.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Greg

(Jul 2022)

Great experience and breathtaking scenery. Trip was professionally organised and we couldn’t ask for better and more experienced guide - well done Ben!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Mihai

(Jul 2022)

Everything to the smallest detail very well organised.It’s definitely a trip of a lifetime which I gladly recommend.Our guide Ben was an open encyclopaedia being able to answer any question.He was a really support when someone from the group had difficulties in continuing.Well done! Epic trail!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Alison

(Jul 2022)

A fantastic trip with the opportunity to swim in two different lakes. Expertly guided. Well worth it.

Travelled on: Beginners Wild Swimming

Lee

(Jul 2022)

This was a fantastic trip from beginning to end. The 3 days were so well organised and the scenery was just fantastic. Highly recommend it. We will definitely be going back next year for another adventure!

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Jaana

(Jul 2022)

Just back from this trip and really enjoyed it. I loved the team, the vibe, the nature, and the food. Is not for beginners, it´s challenging but rewarding! Super great guides. Highly recommend. Amazing!

Travelled on: Vues du Mont Blanc (Tour Des Muverans)

Kadri

(Jul 2022)

I loved every aspect of our trip: the hikes, the nature, the huts, the food, our random team. Our guides were amazing. This trip is pleasantly challenging yet rewarding. Thank you! See you again!

Travelled on: Vues du Mont Blanc (Tour Des Muverans)

Gavin

(Jul 2022)

This is a great trip, it’s some tough hiking but exceptionally rewarding. Our guides, Christel and Unai, were fantastic - professional and friendly. I have wanted to do a trip like this for many years, and it ticked every box - but i am glad i did some training!

Travelled on: Vues du Mont Blanc (Tour Des Muverans)

Gillian

(Jul 2022)

This was my first trip with Skyhook and kayaking. I absolutely loved it and can't fault anything. It was an amazing trip from start to finish. Alex and Tom from Land and Wave were fantastic instructors and very chilled. The kayaking is suitable for beginners, we paddled about 15 miles in total the whole weekend so I would recommend some basic levels of fitness/upper body straight would be beneficial but not essential. The campsite was really nice, large bell tents, we had hot showers and a separate tent for the group to relax/charge devices and make tea/coffee. They also provided wood for us to make a fire in the evening. The local town is a short drive or 30 min walk away and has some lovely pubs to have dinner in. I went as a solo traveller which I was slightly apprehensive about but our small group all hit it off so well. There were other solos on the trip. Our group have stayed in touch and some of us are in discussions about doing other adventures together next year. This is not one to miss!

Travelled on: Kayak the Jurassic Coast

Stewart

(Jul 2022)

This is differcult to review. There Some good and very bad points I found. Good super convenient, safety, meeting people. Fun. Experience. Information from skyhook. Bad ,drivers. Though our second drivers was smooth. First one didn’t really care for passengers. Team leader far too focused on a fast time. We had almost 2 hours saved up. Which ment 6 people failed the challenge. Just a tad off pace. If it’s that important too do less than 24 hours. Should be advertised. Or split into two groups. One for record timers. And one for 24 hour. Hotel was shocking. Should be struck off from skyhook customers. No welcome. No choice of any food whatsoever. Breakfast was the worst. We started late. And eaten nothing. Disgusting hotel. Our guide was very professional. Could fault that. But treated fit healthy People as failures. There job is difficult. But should be more supportive. Just listen and help a bit more. Slow the pace. Forget doing it in record time.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Kelly

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip from start to finish. Darren led us up all three Peaks superbly, professionally, ensuring we were all happy, safe and achieved our goal (walking National Three Peaks in 24 hours). His knowledge, support and care was outstanding. Dan the driver also played a huge part in supporting us to achieve our goal, driving the bus at a speed which allowed us to get to the bottom of each mountain on time. 100% recommend this trip and company, thank you. Kelly

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Karen

(Jul 2022)

My trip to Scotland was such an amazing experience. From the onset there was an opportunity to chat with other people on the trip. Our guides Lizzie and Pete were fantastic. Both were highly experienced, well informed and always looking out for our needs and caring about our expectations for the trip. Canoeing was harder than I expected and there was a good deal of shifting heavy loads in between locks but the team effort made it all bearable. Scotland is a beautiful county and the photos shown through Skyhook are true to life. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Daren

(Jul 2022)

A great trip through incredible scenery. The guides (Lizzie and Pete) were exceptional. Their knowledge and experience was immense and Lizzie made wise decisions regarding the weather and when/where to paddle. The food was plentiful and catered for everyone. The canoes were good quality. The only room for improvement would be the tents. I took my own but the others given out were all different, had no instructions and most pegs were bent beyond usefulness. I would suggest these are looked into. Sadly, I fell ill on day three (covid). Lizzie got me a test kit and ensured I was taken back to Fort William so I could get a good night’s sleep before heading home. She checked in on me regularly to make sure I was ok. I would thoroughly recommend this trip.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Stefan

(Jul 2022)

This was an excellent experience and one that I would happily repeat. Our guides Lizzie and Pete were more than exceptional, you really felt that you were in extremely capable and competent hands and I felt that I learnt so much from them in a short amount of time. Cam our support driver was great fun and kept the group stocked and our canoes in the right place. They were all very welcoming and with the group I was in, it became a friendly family feel very quickly. Looking back through the FAQ sections and information sections, its all makes much more sense now we have been on the trip, so to help others, it would be nice to, in more detail describe the trip and your options with a bit of reality thrown in. So, although you are in a group, you will carry all your own gear and you will of course with the positive team mindset, assist others in the team. You have an 80 litre dry bag that you will need to put your gear in, plus your tent, sleeping blow-up pad, sleeping bag etc, so make sure you pack with an easy life in mind as it gets heavy. Find a way to separate your wet stuff. You will put up and take down your own tent, in the dark/dusk sometimes depending on condition, so my recommendation would be to take your own tent that you are familiar with if you have one. The boats are heavy, and the handles can be unforgiving, so when I do this again I will take gloves to make it easier on my office pampered delicate hands :-). The food prep was great, and Lizzie and Pete did an amazing job keeping us fed, however, if you like your little luxuries, take them with you. I will be taking my own coffee next time, although the team did provide coffee that I did get used to :-) oh.... and don't hope there will be no midges :-) Take you midge cream/spray and use it before you get bitten, not after. In summary, an amazing trip with amazing people, that I will be repeating.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Louise

(Jul 2022)

It was an excellent trip. Well organised, and Mark our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and managed the varying levels of the group’s pace well. The food was good and accommodation was spotlessly clean. The route was well planned to be both a challenge and rewarding with stunning views and we were lucky enough to have a great group of people on the trip who collectively created a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Favey

(Jul 2022)

Pushed me to the limit. Simon and Darren were very professional and fun to work with. The team was great and I would want to do it again next year. Thank you

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks in 3 Days

Claire

(Jul 2022)

Fab trip and great knowledgable guide. Brilliant few days!

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks in 3 Days

Jacqueline

(Jul 2022)

Excellent from start to finish. Such an adventure. Amazing leaders and group gelled very well.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Darren

(Jul 2022)

This trip is a life experience Battling different weather conditions, The wild camping was an amazing experience, one I shall share many times over. Our guides NIGEL AND PETE were spot on shich gave our group the confidence.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

michael

(Jul 2022)

Absolutely fantastic , a really well organized trip by knowledgeable and fun guides. Peter and Nigel where amazing , let us have fun kept us safe informed and where very entertaining. Great experience with some wonderful people on the trip. The scenery and wild camping where breath taking. Would highly recommend. Be prepared that the portaging can be a little tiring. However our guides set the pace and made sure everyone was looked after.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Cecile

(Jul 2022)

It was excellent! Really enjoyed everything, the food was great too and I learnt new skills. The guides were extremely qualified in terms of how they knew everything and were very funny and nothing threw them and were always positive. Met some great people and we made a group chat so are still in contact! Thank you for experiencing such a great adventure!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Neethu

(Jul 2022)

The 4 day hiking was an experience. I loved the vibe, the team, the nature, the food and the stay. Tom lead and guided us through the most spectacular and sometimes “challenging” trails very effectively, by keeping our spirits up and sharing a lot of interesting facts and trivia. Most of all, it was fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. I will be coming back.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Caroline

(Jul 2022)

It was the best adventure I have ever done so far. Tom Brodie was our guide during the 4 days in the mountains and he was a truly amazing guide. Too early to say but I think I made friends for life during those days. We stick together from the beginning to the end and supported each other along the way. The Alpes are there to be experienced and this is really the best way to do it. Any picture couldn’t express such a beauty. This experience is for people who are fit and healthy. You shouldn’t enter to this if you have any pains and aches waistline bellow. People with vertigo, clumsy or memory fog should also think twice. If you are an experienced mountaineering or fit to walk up for more than 5 hours with a heavy backpack you will certainly have the time of your life. Definitely recommend!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Mira

(Jul 2022)

Had a wonderful and unforgettable 4-day experience! Would definitely do it again!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Gareck

(Jul 2022)

Absolutely brilliant trip. Extremely well organised and our guide (Tom from Alps Adventures) was 5*. We had nothing to worry about from start to finish. Every day hiking was full of highlights and we were with a great bunch of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Beata

(Jul 2022)

Amazing!!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Paul

(Jul 2022)

one of my favourite trips of all time. Brilliant from start to finish, well organized, professional. Great group of people, as solo traveler they were very welcoming and generous. Our guide Paddy ☘️ was brilliant, he gets 5 stars. Difficult to describe the scenery to do it justice but sad it’s over and would do again in a heartbeat..

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sheryl

(Jul 2022)

What a fantastic trip with a fantastic guide - Paddy 5* ( ably assisted by Paul). The walking was tougher than expected ( probably not helped by the very hot temperatures) but the group was a great mix - everyone mixing well and supporting each other. The refuges were much better than expected, very clean, great food and a bar !!! Looking forward to the next trip - AJALI our group chant

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kate

(Jul 2022)

Wow! What an amazing trip we had. Very well organised and our guide Paddy was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout. Our group of 12 have made friendships for life. Accommodation was better than expected with good food and friendly staff. The walks were tougher than I had expected but with support of Paddy, Paul and the group the sense of personal achievement was amazing!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rachel sowerby

(Jul 2022)

A superb package deal, full of excitement, quality, value and adventure. This is one of those trips that leave you with endless amounts of memories, not only of the incredible scenery, the feeling of self achievement, and the amazing amount of resident enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication from the guides. The experience is made all that much better due to the well organised, and planned itinerary, the quality of the accommodation that brings people together from all over the World, and the outstanding value of the Tour. The use of two tour guides with excellent local knowledge, provided us with a great support group around us, with them constantly checking on our welfare, and always offering encouragement to keep going. The group of people were superb, a great friendly environment for us all, and this gave us a collective mindset to believe we were capable of completing every stage of the tour. Paddy one of the guides also possessed an incredible amount of local knowledge from routes, to knowing what every Alpine plant was that we came across. I could not recommend this enough, it has everything, stunning scenery, outstanding value, well organised, planned and demands every person to work towards a wonderful personal challenge, what more could you ask for on a Alpine walking Tour. A 5 star experience all day long

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Hernani

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic, with a fantastic Guide and fantastic People. I ll do next year again, from other side viesse.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Janet

(Jul 2022)

Wow what an amazing experience. Kayaking, hiking and wild camping. Recommend it to anyone who wants to live a little.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Annaliese

(Jul 2022)

A really well organised and fun trip through the fjords on water and by foot! We were well fed and looked after, learnt some great new skills and enjoyed getting involved with the wild cooking and cleaning. Brilliant views and location. We felt safe with our guide, Seb, the whole time and had a good laugh as a group. Couldn't recommend more.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Shilpa

(Jul 2022)

My recent trip of 4 days Tour de Mont Blanc was an amazing experience. I learned so much and was able to achieve what I aimed for . Everything was well managed transport, stays and food . Special mention for Paul and Min , they were amazing and learnt so much for them . They were always so supportive and encouraging. It was so enriching that Paul shared his experiences with us . Overall a fantastic trip with a great team.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Daria

(Jul 2022)

I loved the experience, thank you to all organisers and in particular to our incredible guide - Ben! I definitely recommend this challenging but absolutely wonderful adventure!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Liliana

(Jul 2022)

This was my first serious hike, and it was an amazing experience. The team, our guide, Ben and everything around was great. One of my hardest, but best experiences so far. Looking forward to more adventures.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Daljit

(Jul 2022)

Paul is an excellent, supportive guide. He encouraged when we needed an extra push and also help us repair/recover from any ailments. I would definitely tour with Paul again.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jørn

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip! Perfect plan with awesome scenery. Can be challanging for some both up and down. Lets call it moderate, not hard and not at all easy. Ben did a fantastic job keeping the team together and focus on making it a good experience for all of us. Thanks all!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Neha

(Jul 2022)

Amazing experience !! Paul and Min were our guides and they were amazing - couldn't fault them at all !! Not only were they encouraging and kept the group together and going but they had an abundance of knowledge on the different plants and ecosystems on the mountains the places we visited which was a great bonus! Really made me appreciate the mountains much more . The accommodation was clean the food was good and filling. Thank you for a memorable experience. I would definitely recommend the tour and our amazing guides!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Triin

(Jul 2022)

This was a beautiful trek with everything very well organized. The huts were surprisingly comfortable and the food was also good. The pace was good, too. And I cannot praise our guide Paul enough! He was always positive, motivating and supportive, very knowledgeable about hiking/trekking/climbing, the mountains and the surrounding area. I think that the short talks (by Paul) about nature and climate change and how it affects the areas we were walking through would be a wonderful part of any hike, it really makes you more conscious of your surroundings. Our guide "apprentice" Minna was also wonderful, always there to cheer us on and helping us expand our knowledge about plants and nature in general. This was my first multi-day trek and I am so glad that I got to do it with these amazing guides and our awesome group!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Charanjeet

(Jul 2022)

We were a group of 7 friends and Had the most amazing trip of my life , our guides Paul and Minn were excellent and motivated us all the way through to our trip , it was brilliant to meet lots of new similar minded people .

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Daow

(Jul 2022)

This tour was well above my expectations. It was well organised and we were lucky to have two very competence guides leading us through this classically beautiful route. Paul and Minn were just great joy to be with. They were super patience, lively and knowledgeable. Despite the heat, they made this tour fun and easily achievable! The staying at the huts was also much better compared to average refuge huts that I was used to. There were always decent showers, generous breakfasts and tasty dinners. To get decent sleep, I can only recommend to come prepared because you will be in a shared room :) Also a big shout to Louise, another organiser of this tour who helped to make this trip happen for me despite some odd travel complication, “Thank you!”

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

El Jay

(Jul 2022)

We had a great time. The guide was knowledgeable and amazing and told us so much about the region along the way. The route was challenging but led at a pace that meant that everybody could still enjoy the amazing scenery. We were also lucky to have a great group of people to share the adventure with.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Paula

(Jul 2022)

It was my first time doing a tour like this, and certainly it won´t be the last I really loved it The tour was amazing The weather was fine The accomodations were clean and confortable The food was good The views were amazing Our guide Christel was a really nice person, funny, very professional and a great company, always motivating us and giving informations about the tour, the plants and animals along the way. Our group was friendly and funny, turning the toughest parts of the trail, more easy to carry on I recommend this tour to everyone who likes to do activities in the nature Hope to see you again, in another adventure Paula Cunha

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Hannah

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant trip, would definitely recommend. It was our first time climbing via ferrata and we felt very safe with our guide Igor. Having the half board was great. Everything was really well organized and guides Anita and Igor were very accommodating.

Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)

Sarah

(Jul 2022)

Amazing trip, guide ian was incredible also. As a group we made it in 25 hours we are telling our selves with 45 min driver stop and 15 min driver change that makes 24 hours 🤣 my only issue the availability to ensure food and rest is prioritised. There are hardly any stops, and when factoring in traffic, the group missed dinner arriving at hotel past 8.30. You can go to town, but after a 10 hour drive you just want to get into bed and rest. However if you stock up at every stop this is easily managed, just more information would be useful when booking.

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Lynne

(Jul 2022)

Had a brilliant time on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Our guide Lea was excellent, friendly and very knowledgable, and she clearly has a love of the mountains. A great experience and would happily do it all again.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Astrid

(Jul 2022)

Thank you Skyhooks, we had a fabulous time. The guide (Lea) was brilliant at pacing us and very friendly. The routes and scenery were stunning, I still can’t quite believe what we achieved! The icing on the cake would have been the ability to have a shower at Vert Lodge before being taken to the airport. Would definitely use skyhooks again and would definitely recommend this tour to others - thank you for the challenge, giggles and sense of achievement 😃⛰🥾

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Karen

(Jul 2022)

What a great four days. Loved every minute even in a heatwave.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Judith

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip, our guide was really knowledgeable and kept us at the right pace throughout.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

graham

(Jul 2022)

Superb trip from start to finish. Our guides Lina and Lizzie were excellent knowledgable and fun. The trip is what you make it of is a group and I was lucky enough to land with an awesome group. Mucking in collectively helps the trip run smoothly. Everything is on the fly which is all part of the adventure. I feel like I have learnt new skills met awesome people along the way and pushed myself to complete the trip and get everything from it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this trip. Graham

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Ian

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant time with a great group of people. Thanks to Lizzie and Lina for making it such a successful trip. Loads of welcome advice on canoeing and wild camping and created a lovely friendly vibe from the off. Could not have had better weather and the midges weren't anywhere near as bad as feared. First time with Skyhook but it wont be the last if this is the benchmark. Excellent.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Washington

(Jul 2022)

The trip was excellent! We were well looked after, the food was delicious and everyone was so welcoming. It's an amazing experience delivered by awesome people!

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Tanner

(Jul 2022)

Roberto was an excellent guide - my wife and i had a great time. Highly recommend.

Travelled on: Gran Paradiso Circuit Trek

Angela

(Jul 2022)

A friend and I have just completed the canoe across Scotland trip and I can honestly it's one of the best experiences I've ever had. Sam and Billy were amazing hosts and guides. My friend who has is coeliac was well catered for and wanted for nothing. The trip was well run and you always felt that you were in safe hands. We will definatley be coming back for more. So Billy and Sam thank you so much for a memory of a lifetime. Cam, thank you for all the behind the scene stuff you did, it really didn't go unnoticed. Trip of a lifetime.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Ona

(Jul 2022)

The best!

Travelled on: Gran Paradiso Circuit Trek

Neda

(Jul 2022)

The trip was really good planned. The views and the nature that we saw were fantastic and unique. Roberto, our guide, chose paths that were not at all crowded and almost only us. The huts that we stayed were clean and good food. Roberto made the trip very fun for us and he was really relaxed so everyone could find their own tempo. We will definitely plan something with skyhook again.

Travelled on: Gran Paradiso Circuit Trek

Miss

(Jul 2022)

Really enjoyed the whole trip. The guides Billy and Sam were amazing, nothing was to much trouble. Cameron who helped with the supplies was brilliant, full of lots of interesting facts and good at telling jokes!! The food was brilliant, loads of veg and fruit and tons of it, you wont go hungry. A perfect trip to get away from it all. The whole trip has the most stunning views. Its a challenge worth doing.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Teodora

(Jul 2022)

I booked the 4 day Tour du Mont Blanc trip and trained for this for 3-4 months before the start date. The pace of the hike was simply too quick, close to unbearable as the rest of the group was ‘quite fit’. I overheard that ‘these people are getting frustrated’ once my friend and I were falling behind. This was not a holiday, but it felt like a race, no time to take photos to enjoy the views or connect with nature. and I thank the guides for being there, however, when I take a photo and I hear behind ‘keep going, keep going’, this does not feel like a holiday any more. The physical strain is huge. Having a mental strain on top to get to the end point on time because the driver might get cross if we’re late, this is just adding up to the stress of a hard climb with hardly any breaks. I pulled out of the trip middle of second day and asked if there was a refund. No refund and No interest whatsoever in feedback or what went wrong. I was not the only one in the group who almost fell sick on the trail, luckily I pulled out at the right moment. Money badly spent on a stressful trip. The biggest regret is having no time to enjoy the scenery.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cornelia

(Jul 2022)

This hiking was one of the best experiences of my life! It’s amazing 🤩 We had 2 guides, Tracey and Josie which went above all expectations to make our trip great and can’t thank enough to both of them! Also, we have been a very happy international group which enjoyed each day of fun in the sun 🌞! ( and hard work 🤪)

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jieyin

(Jul 2022)

Hello! On behalf of our group of Norway 😀(Bonnie, Shaoli, HuaDong and Tom) , I would like to thank Josie and Tracy who provided a fabulous trek for us all. They are funny, enthusiastic and professional. The whole arrangement was absolutely wonderful!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Nina

(Jul 2022)

It was a fantastic trip. I learned a lot of technical skills from the guides. I did not know any of the group members. But everybody made an effort to make it a memorabele trip. The hiking level within the group was divers still yet it did not cause troubls. Everybody was there to enjoy the hike.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cristina

(Jul 2022)

An amazing trip, I enjoyed every part of it. We couldn’t have asked for better guides, both Tracey and Josie looked after us and made sure everything is perfect. We came back with great memories and I am looking forward to booking more trips in the future.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rizwan

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic experience. Host and guides were amazing.

Travelled on: Hike Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

Dragos

(Jul 2022)

I had a really good time

Travelled on: Matterhorn Highlights

Alisa

(Jul 2022)

Amazing adventure in the heart of the Alps This was my first experience of such a long hike from hut to hut - and I should say it was absolutely amazing!!! I don't know what did I expect but views definitely shifted all possible expectations. The route includes very picturesque points, to let participants enjoy the views and forget about the excercise they need to make to see those. The tour was also a nice opportunity to meet new people. Our group built a really nice and supportive team - everybody was always looking back and asking if the next person is OK or needs help. Of course the tour would not be so interesting without our guide Paul, who seem to know everything about surrounding mountains and nature and shares this knowledge with the team. Paul was very caring for the group helping and supporting as necessary. Next year I'm definitely in for Matterhorn Highlights tour.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Paul

(Jul 2022)

The whole trip went as well as I could ever have expected. The views and accommodation which the itinerary takes you to are perfect. Paul S. was a fantastic guide and his knowledge and company made the trip all the more enjoyable.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

BEN

(Jul 2022)

Outstanding! Very well organisedfrom start to finish. The website is easy to use and there are plenty of tips and advice before hand to help get prepared. The hike itself was very hard work but extremely enjoyable in some of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen, made all the better by our Alps Adventure guide Paul Spackman, who couldn't have done anymore to make it an incredible experience for the whole team! 5 stars to him 100%!.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rebecca

(Jul 2022)

Wow what a dream trip. Throughly enjoyed and will be smiling for a long time with the memories. Paul the guide was super professional and full of some amazing knowledge that was constantly shared with us along the route. Paul made the trip one to remember and could not of been more helpful. I suffer with a bad back due to a full spinal surgery and Paul went out of his way to ensure that j had comfortable sleeping arrangements so not to hurt my back. A trip that I would recommend to everyone. Thank you sky hook and paul. Rebecca

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Tania

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip highly recommend . So well organised and the views are incredible! Our guide was fab at keeping us all together and very knowledgeable.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Colin

(Jul 2022)

What an awesome trip. Everything was well planned and organised, the kayaking was awesome as was the hike to Pulpit Rock. Ana our guide for the week was brilliant. The guiding was on point, the information and knowledge on the local area was really good, the food was on another scale and the trip was well worth going on. Highly recommended trip

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Judith

(Jul 2022)

Excellent. One of the best things I’ve ever done. Tour guide Mark was fantastic.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Una

(Jul 2022)

Could simply not ask for a more enjoyable trip !!!! Superbly organised from start to finish. Our guide Mark could not have done more for us all. Thank you thank you thank you 🤗

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ally

(Jul 2022)

Hot hot hot! Spectacular scenery, well organised accommodation and transfers, and our guide Mark was encouraging, supportive and so knowledgeable -it was great having the local knowledge on tap at every turn. We had a wonderful group who pulled together, it was hard in the heat but well worth it. Thoroughly recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jon

(Jul 2022)

I had an amazing trip on the TMB. Our guide was fantastic and kept the pace perfectly. He was very knowledgeable of the area and a a very likable guy. The accommodation on the trip kept getting better and the food was very good. Thank you very much for organaizing such a good adventure in the Alps.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

maxine

(Jul 2022)

Fab, highly recommended

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sandra

(Jul 2022)

This trip is a must, beautiful scenery. We were very lucky to have blue sky's every day and such a great crowd. Our guide Christel was fantastic.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Nelly

(Jul 2022)

So happy with the trip from start to end. It was my first trip with Skyhook and I should say I can highly recommend. Christel our guide on the tour to Mont Blanc from Alp Adventure so professional, kind and helpful. It was my first hike on mountain and she gives me support all the way. Very happy and feels grateful and satisfied. Thanks.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Lisa

(Jul 2022)

Amazing trip. This was my first hike and I couldn't have chosen a better trip or guide! Christel was brilliant, she made the whole experience even more enjoyable, she's very knowledgeable and took care of us all. Thank you. Lisa

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ágnes

(Jul 2022)

We spent 4 wonderful and unforgettable days around Mont Blanc. Christel, our tour guide, is a fantastically professional, prepared, kind and open minded person. Many thanks to Alps Adventure for the organization, it was an eternal experience!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ionela

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic!!! Lovely!!!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Eduard

(Jul 2022)

We had a great time, all three days went pretty well. On the first day we had time to visit Bled and enjoy the summer vibes, on the second day we drove from Bled to Krma Valley and from there we hiked to Kredarica. We had lunch at Kredarica and from there we reached the top of Triglav by Via Ferrata. We slept second night at the Kredarica hut and the next day on the morning after breakfast we started our descent from Kredarica to Krma Valley and from there we drove to Bled. Our guide was a very nice, friendly and very well prepared and professional. In overall was an experience to be remembered. Thanks to Kofler Sport Team, see you next time.

Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)

Andrea

(Jul 2022)

Fabulous trip! Our guide was lovely and such good company. Scenery was breathtaking, hiking g was tough but great fun. A great adventure!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Kathy

(Jul 2022)

Excellent experience hiking the 4 day Tour du Mont Blanc with our lovely guide Lea! Everything was very well organised and I always felt well looked after. The hike itself was suitably challenging without anyone finding it too tough! It was great to visit all the different refuges and try the local specialities, would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for an Alpine adventure!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

David

(Jul 2022)

Thoroughly enjoyable experience, amazing places, views and company. Lea our Guide was superb. Very knowledgeable and kept the pace at a level we could all do. Thank you

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Russell

(Jul 2022)

Just completed our 4 day Tour Du Mont Blanc, wow! It’s was amazing, we were very fortunate to have fantastic weather for all 4 days which made the experience even better. Our guide Lea from Alpine Adventures was outstanding, great local knowledge and a clear love for the mountains. She took care to ensure the pace of the trek suited everyone’s abilities within the group. The mountain refuges are in some stunning locations with good, clean dormitory accommodation and the evening meals provided were lovely and plentiful after a long day trekking. We would definitely recommend this trip with Skyhook as an introduction to the wonderful world of mountain trekking. The TMB is a must!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cat

(Jul 2022)

Hello, I joined a group a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Except disappointingly we did not manage to paddle to Inverness because of the wind. Mother Nature took over. We stopped at Port Augustus which was stunning. Luckily our group got on, we had real team work and spirit. We keep intouch. The only thing was the portage, emptying the canoes and lifting them across the locks. You really need to be physically capable of this. I recommend any like minded people to do this, its great for the soul.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Simon

(Jul 2022)

Stunning scenery, and a real feeling of peace and getting away from modern day trappings. It is a long way though! I had signed up to the trip with little thought to my fitness or skill levels and didn't quite realise the length of the trip until we took the coach from Inverness to Fort William. 'All abilities' is, I feel, pushing it a bit - you need a basic level of fitness. However, no day really felt like a slog - and this was completed with a heavy cold in my case. Each day, the canoe was loaded with apportioned group essentials and we paddled until a mid-morning tea break, then to lunch, then another break, then camp. The guides, Lizzie and Lena, were very knowledgeable and good fun, and provided the help we required, whilst still letting us discover things for ourselves. Whilst we weren't able to complete a full run of Ness, the call was made with our safety in mind and there was no doubt it was the correct one. Loads more food than we could eat. Logistics van met with us several times and was supportive, providing me with a Covid test, another chap was taken to have a tick bite checked (speaking of wildlife, midge nets are essential), town runs for extra beer, etc. The trip is very hands on, with everyone expected to pull their weight and contribute. If you are expecting everything to be set up for you, you will be disappointed. Portage is required at several points, and it's a hard slog, so my advice would be to pack as lightly as possible. Likewise, you'll need to be able to pitch a tent, help with washing up and offer whatever skills you can to make the trip go smoothly (in my case, I helped cooked breakfast one morning). If you're open to it, this all enhances the trip and helps build rapport with the rest of the group (I was very lucky in this case, as everyone was lovely). Overall, I would be happy to recommend this trip.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Tony

(Jul 2022)

This trip is truly amazing, the scenery is breathtaking, the peace and tranquility is staggering. The description states that it is for all abilities, however, this may be abit misleading. Yes, you can do it with minimal training and don't need to have any previous paddling experience, but, the portage sections, especially the one at Fort Augustus, can be brutal. Unpacking your canoe, then transferring from one section to another, then repacking can be very tiring. The equipment used, and by that I mean the tents, were very easy to put up even without any instructions...one tent in particular took 4 or 5 of us to figure it out on the last night. The sites used were excellent, and this being my first foray into the world of wild camping and camping in general, I felt they could not have chosen better spots. The food, considering was being prepared on camping stoves etc, was actually surprisingly excellent, and the stops along the way were also well catered for. The support van met us at various areas to restock with food etc, and this was very efficient. One of the things that made this trip, was the excellent guides we had, and they were Lizzie (along with Blodyn her Welsh collie), and Lina. Both were an absolute scream, and made us feel as though we could accomplish the trip. Lizzie was very informative about the areas we were paddling through, as well as giving us instruction, and Lina was excellent at giving us instruction as well. We were not able to complete the whole trip due to the weather conditions on Loch Ness, and thankfully both Lizzie and Lina took the decision to not put us at risk, so we had a cracking day paddling the river at the last camp. All in all, it was a phenomenal trip, and definitely one I would recommend....just be prepared for the portage areas, as they are not very well described.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Mark

(Jul 2022)

Loved every single minute, challenging, breathtaking scenery and laced with many laughs along the way. Great group, new friends made! Thank you Lizzie and Lina.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Emma

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip! Do The North provided high quality first class equipment in all cases. Logistics and organisation was perfect and team were friendly. Could not have asked for more. Please pass on huge thanks to the team for their seemless planning and organisation. Thank you!! Dave and Emma Hillyard

Travelled on: Kayak & Wild Camp St. Anna Archipelago (Self-Guided)

Michael

(Jul 2022)

Just got back from this trip and had an amazing time. The schedule was great and well balanced between activities and chill time. My fitness is very average but I found all the activities very doable. The hike up to Pulpit Rock was a highlight, just make sure you continue up a bit higher to get the best views of the fjord and the rock itself. The packing list suggestions may look long but I used every single item (just don’t overpack as everything needs to fit in the kayaks and it’s a tight squeeze!). You can still bring suitcases and then leave them in the van until you depart, bringing everything into the kayak to camp in your dry bags. Finally a big shout out to Sebastian who was an amazing guide. He gave really clear instructions on the schedule and hiking/kayaking tips, constantly made sure everyone was okay, and was generally a really chilled and funny guy. I massively recommend this tour.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Colleen

(Jul 2022)

I had the most amazing experience with the guys at Nordic Paddling. The whole 4 day trip was well organized and the kit provided was really good quality. Our guide Sebastian was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and made what was a challenging trip for me really enjoyable and achievable. I loved every minute of this and would do it all again next weekend if I could. Can’t recommend this enough.

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Peter

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip with a great group of people our guide Ben was absolutely brilliant a true gentleman and very, very knowledgeable. I would love to do it all again.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Christopher

(Jul 2022)

Excellent trip, very well organised from been picked up from the airport to been dropped back at the airport. Our guide Ben was superb, very knowledgeable of the area and made sure everyone in the group was ok and enjoyed the trip. The other members of the group made it a great experience.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rhona

(Jul 2022)

A truly amazing and unforgettable adventure through spectacular surroundings. Ben, our team lead, shared his knowledge and expertise, and made sure that each and everyone of us safely enjoyed this challenging (for me!) experience. Highly recommend.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ann

(Jul 2022)

Had the best time on this great 4 day trip. The whole time it felt like the best school journey( for adults obviously). Our group were so much fun and we were lucky enough to have got great weather our guide Ben was very encouraging with each and everyone of us, he did a fabulous job of getting us to each of the lodges. Big thank you to Ben. . The accommodation was great fun too. The only downer was the lunch from the first lodge in Italy, it was diabolical!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Gabrielle

(Jul 2022)

This was a great trip from start to finish. Hiking so good i cant even choose the best bits! Scenery was absolutely stunning, met a great group of people and had so many laughs. Ben our guide was great, set a nice steady pace and kept us all going and eventually caught on to the Irish sense of humour - Would have to give him 5 stars *****. Have definitely made memories for life and would absolutely recommend. I will do another trip with Skyhooks in the future as everything was taken care off and went so smoothly. Thanks for an epic holiday!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have great weather and super companions. Some great friendships were made. Ben was a wonderful guide. The accommodation and food was much better than we expected. Five stars all round. Steve and Gerri

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

John

(Jul 2022)

What a wonderful trip, from beginning to end! What was best about it all? The people who shared the experience, the guides who looked after us or the sites and scenery that we were able to take in? I can’t decide which made the trip special but it all came together lovely. I have forgotten the hard ground, whilst camping and the wet feet during launching. We are still thrilled at the joy of achievement the journey and completing the 100km adventure, thank you Skyhook !

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Carol

(Jul 2022)

Amazing 5 days, an adventure which is why I boooked the trip. Our guides Sam and Kam from Goodtogo adventures where fantastic guides and kept our sprits high and very well fed and watered. Excellent to be able to go on an adventure and be able to say that I have now canoed The Great Glen (Caledonian Canal).

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Sharon

(Jul 2022)

Loved every minute!….. what a fantastic experience. Sam and Kam where brilliant tour guides and I met some amazing people too

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Emma

(Jul 2022)

I had the most amazing time. Sam was a brilliant guide and everything worked out perfectly, including the weather! The group was lovely too, which helped and the food was astonishing, given the cooking equipment. I used to hate camping but I loved wild camping in Scotland - it's a unique experience - and I was so proud to paddle the Great Glen. I'll be back with my jealous observers from social media boasting posts!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Lynne

(Jul 2022)

Amazing adventure with Sam and Cameron as our very capable, encouraging and friendly guides. Good food and plenty of it all cooked by the boys. Memories and new friends made. I would definitely book again through good2go for another adventure holiday.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Kristina

(Jul 2022)

Overall it was a very nice experience. Some problems arised with a local company at a last minute and we are very grateful to Skyhook fox fixing everything. At the very end we were traveling with Ashante tours and they were very welcoming and accomodating. Umbwe route is said to be very difficult. Personally for us it was not a case as we were expecting a bigger challenge. I believe the other travelers, especially the ones with some hiking experience should not be discouraged by it. On the first 2 days we were alone on the route, which was really nice and rewarding.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro - Umbwe Route (5,895m)

Catherine

(Jul 2022)

My canoe trip with Sam from Good 2 Go was amazing. I had high expectations and it lived up to them. Sam and Cam were excellent guides and great cooks. Sam had great knowledge and helped us improve our canoeing skills. Both he and Cam made sure we stayed safe, while ensuring we had a great all-round experience and timed the stops and camps carefully so we could take some time out to relax, but also complete this epic adventure. I can't recommend highly enough.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Yolanda

(Jul 2022)

First of all we had a lovely time. Very kind people in our group, great hikes. However, we felt that our guide was a bit in a hurry. Sometimes he walked 100-200 m before the first one of our group. And if the last one arrived, most of the time we had to go on immediately. (We were not the last one though, but still.) There were some “level varieties” in our group, so we understand that you can’t go as one group the whole time. But, a better plan one forehand would have give us a more pleasant time.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Gregory

(Jul 2022)

Trip planning and the logistics with Skyhook was good; information was thorough and relatively accurate. Vert Lodge was excellent. The hike route was well planned. Despite the information provided by Skyhook, a different guide Nicolas met us on the start day. Nicolas was knowledgeable and was willing, most times, over the duration of the hike to answer questions and offer information about the mountain and the hiking logistics. My group had a few less experienced and less fit hikers than I would have expected on a trip like this; one hiker was removed by Nicolas after the first day (rightfully). I sensed a "couldn't care less" attitude and lack of personal engagement (waiting to be asked rather than offering information about timings, coordination). For those of us who kept up and were at the front of the pack, we benefitted from his engagement and I would say it was a good trip. However, for the women and for those who required more time to keep up, I would argue Nicolas requires additional education and training. As a father and a former soldier who has spent time in the mountains and leading groups, I would not recommend your company to my daughter or female counterparts.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ragnhild

(Jul 2022)

The view was amazing, the group was great, the guide rushed a bit trough the trip so it was almost no time to take photos and enjoy the view. And those that walked a bit slow was left behind alone in the back with 10-15 min gap to the group (no breaks for the slow walkers). Luckely the group was good and took fare of those left behind and everyone reached the goal. Maybe a diffrent guide would have made the trip 100%.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sophie

(Jul 2022)

I was a solo traveller and didnt know anyone before the trip. Tom and the team ran an excellent 4 day tour. I felt very safe and received excellent instructions and information. He was also fun to be around and took really good care of all of us. The Tour itself was stunning. Excellent route and views to die for. Very easy for a solo traveller Would highly recommend. I had an awesome time

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Alison

(Jul 2022)

Great trip. Amazing location. Excellent guides.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Lesley

(Jul 2022)

The whole trip was amazing.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Jason

(Jul 2022)

Good trip and we’ll organised. The views are out of this world. This can be quiet challenging so make sure you prepare. Walking poles will make it easier but bring a positive don’t quit attitude and the rewards will be worth it.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Fantastic trip organised via Skyhook. The whole 5 days were very well organised, all by local people. Picked up from my Riad at Marrakech by Hassan who was very informative and kind. We forgot our head torches for the mountain climb and Hassan was kind enough to get two from his home for us to borrow. We then met Mustapha our guide at Imlil for the two day hike up the mountain. Also there was Ilbrahim, our muleteer who took care of our bags for the trip up. Mustapha clearly knew this trek so well and the first day hike to the refuge/ base camp was pleasant with great views, lots of stops for drink. Lunch was made on the mountain by Ilbrahim who created such a lovely meal, displayed like any good restaurant could have done but with minimal cooking equipment on his mule. Amazing and there was always more than enough to eat. The night was spent in base camp, with another huge dinner and a time to relax with other fellow hikers on the same climb. The next morning was an early start (0500 walking start) after a great breakfast provided. The hike up to the summit was about 3-3.5 hours and I have to say was not as easy as I thought it would be. You do need a decent level of fitness and leg strength to get you up. I’m 51 and run regularly and found I had to put a lot of effort in to get there. Mustapha was always there checking to see I was ok and providing lots of breaks and encouragement. I found it quite emotional when I reached the top with my son and it was a moment I will never forget. There was a group hug of me, my son and Mustapha. Lots of photos at the summit and then the long walk back down to Imlil with lunch again in between, provided by the best cook/muleteer Ibrahim in the most scenic of places in the mountains. That night was spent at Mustapha’s family guest house which was clean and comfortable with a great dinner and breakfast provided. Mustapha took us down to a cafe in Imlil to show us this village and his own where we had a drink and watched the life of the village go by. So interesting for someone who has never experienced a Berber village. Day 3 we were picked up by Hassan again and the trip to the desert began. On the way Hassan stopped off to show us a market brimming with people looking to buy a sheep/ goat for Eid. This was an amazing experience. The trip took us to Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and ending up in Dades Valley. That night was spent in a fantastic Berber family hotel. A great air conditioned room with lovely views of the valley and a fantastic dinner. We were then blessed by the owner and all of his family playing music/songs to just me and my son and Hassan, where we later joined in on the drums. This was a family proud to be Berber and willing to show that they want to share in everything they have and do. The memories of us playing together I will always remember with happiness. The next day we were taken by Hassan to Todra Gorge which was amazing to see. A mini Grand Canyon. A stop off at a woman cooperative for making/selling carpets was next which was ok. There was no obligation to buy but it can be difficult to say no when you are the only customer there. That said my son bought a small rug for £100 which is a lot of money but it will hopefully last a lifetime , is hand made and supports the local people so we were happy to do this. We could have said no if we did not want it. Next was a long drive to Merzouga through a lot of desert. There are a lot of towns/villages on the way and you now feel you are in the desert wilderness. It is a long drive so make sure you purchase a lot of water for the drive. Lunch stop at a restaurant and good value for a 3 course meal for £10. We arrived early at our hotel meeting point to pick up the camels and after a mint tea were gifted the use of the hotels swimming pool. This was amazing and when the temp was around 45-47 degrees was heaven sent. Our bags taken by car to the desert camp we were then transported by camel for a great trek through the desert at sunset. I’ve done a few camel trips in the past, including Cairo pyramids but this was so much better. The staff working the camel trip and camp were very welcoming. Remember it is a tourist attraction but they do so well making you feel you are living in the desert. The camels take you to your camp where we had our own ensuite tent with shower, sink and toilet. We were there at one of the hottest times with the evening temp still around the late 30’s and you need to remember there is no escaping that heat, so be prepared. Hassan will stop at a cooperative for clothing and head scarves enroute where you can buy for the desert if you wish but the scarves were £25 each so might be worth bringing your own if you do not want to spend that amount of money. Evening at the camp consisted of a 3 course meal followed by a drum party by the staff. We were quite tired at this point as it was a long day of travelling and I’m not sure I would recommend this part for young children. It might be easier at cooler times of the year. My son and myself got up early for the sunrise which was good and we then had the choice of the camel ride back (90 mins) or a 15 min 4x4 ride. As we had a long drive back we decided on the 4x4. The drive back to Marrakech was very long (approx 10.5 hours) with a stop for lunch. This was a bit of an endurance in such heat and again I would not recommend this for those who are not prepared to sit in a car for so long in that heat. We did see some sights on the way back of local towns and villages as Hassan took us on a different route so it would be interesting. We finally arrived back in Marrakech for around 1830. A cold shower awaited in our Riad which was much needed. Mustapaha, Ibrahim and Hassan were fantastic. All are Berber (Amazigh) and are so kind and will do anything to make sure the trip is the best they can give. I’m 51 and my son is 20. This was a great trip for us both with so many lifetime memories. One of the main aspects I will take away is the kindness of the Berber people. These are local people trying to make a good living to provide for their families and they will always want to make sure you have the greatest experience. Thanks to Mustapha, Ibrahim and Hassan, we truly did. Highly recommended.

Travelled on: 5 Days Toubkal and Sahara Desert Tour

Sneha

(Jul 2022)

Excellent kayaking and camping! Loads of fun, great guide

Travelled on: Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

Robert

(Jul 2022)

I was the only one on the trip I was alone the majority of the time porters had no English little or no interaction Not the expierence the other travellers had The guide i felt was out of his depth The owner of Ashante tours twice promised to come meet me both times gave some lame excuse why he could not (i was in the hotel actually while he was greeting another team) One good thing i got an knee injury and the guide arranged a stretcher down for me. Overall poor,food was good the only saving grace I am more than a bit worried as i have booked and organised for 10 people to go to Morocco in Sept 2022 with you, I hope the expierence will be better.

Travelled on: Kilimanjaro Machame (6 Day Trek)

Chris

(Jul 2022)

Great experience and unforgettable memories!

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Glenda

(Jul 2022)

This trip was amazing! Our guide Akis was great & pacing us up the mountain & getting us comfortable with the climb. My only improvement is to Skyhook’s list of things to bring. I brought a full sleeping bag when I was able instead to rent sheets at the refuges. That was a lot of weight to bring with me to Greece that was unnecessary. Also, Akis required hiking boots but the Skyhook list said that tennis shoes or trail shoes were OK. I didn’t bring my hiking boots so had to buy some in Greece less than a week before the start of the trip.

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

Sean

(Jul 2022)

An Amazing experience! Everything on the trip went smoothly and was well planned out. Akis the guide is great and very knowledgeable which made going up much easier. The refuges were fun and the food was good! Stunning views all the way and and adventure with great people I will never forget.

Travelled on: Mount Olympus Hike (2,919m)

steve

(Jul 2022)

From the beginning at booking almost a year ago till we finished our canoe trip the comms with Steve at scottish rock and water was exceptional. Its hard to leave a review that is not just all glowing and can instead give constructive feedback ..... With that in mind the below is a brain dump. 1 - booking - was painless - we had people swap in and out over the year without issue. 2- food- The entire trip was catered, we had alternate hot cold breakfasts, wraps for lunch and hot evening meal all cooked with the groups dietary challenges in mind ( veggie and myself who was allergic to tomato). There was more than enough food coffee tea and hot chocolate. Only possible constructive i would give on this would be dont forget the tea bags :P ( in group joke) 3- activity - the canoe trip had all sorts of weather wind rain waves the lot. Laura our trip guide was exceptional at motivating us when we needed to dig deep to get across a swell and at the same times with humour and banter to keep spirits up. Her water skills are exceptional and i highly recommend you request Laura if she is available. Her knowledge of where to make camp based on the weather etc was paramount to our success in getting across Ness. Even if we did have to bail at times :P. Taking into account various team members physical ability or experience Laura ensured we felt able to push hard when needed. 4 - kit - we brought our own crash mats but other than that everything else was provided by Scottish rock and water. in terms of personal kit i would recommend scuba boots and seal skin socks, dont forget your sun block, a tick remover, dry bags for inside the barrels since the barrels are not water tight. A Battery pack for cameras and phones recharge and most important a snack bag in a dry bag for munchies when on the water. in terms of midge we used smidge and avon skin so soft. 5- Portage - think the itinerary mentions one or two portage on day 1 or such. in reality there are quite a few. on one day there were 3 portage ( all short distance) on another there were one or two long ish portages. Everyone grouped up 4 to a canoe to get them over so dont worry.

Travelled on: Canoe & Wild Camp Across Scotland

Hanna

(Jul 2022)

This was amazing tour that I will remember for the rest of my life. Our guide Mark was very good and took very good care of us all. The landscape was unbelivable and breathtaking. I highly reccomand this tour.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Rebecca

(Jul 2022)

I had a terrific trip from start to finish! It was an amazing supportive group thanks to our guide Mark’s introductory advice of helping each other out - we would all need it at times, be it physical, or emotional support. The trails were stunning and the accommodation was above my expectations. Thank you!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ben

(Jul 2022)

It was my first ever hike and all I have to say was its been an incredibly experience! Me and my twins birthday on the last day and I couldn't have choice a better company to help us on our first hike. Great platform to meet people from all over the world and 10/10 great tour guild. He made our experience so much more enjoyable. Definitely recommend for beginners!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Ghise

(Jul 2022)

It was a fantastic 4 days trip with 11 wonderfull people and a great guide who made the trip more then we could imagine, he teached us about climate changes, regional flora/ fauna, and many other very interesting things and shared with us the great story of his journey in Everest. Paul is absolutely the best guide ever. We got to sleep in really nice lodges, got tasty breakfast/ dinner and we got recommendet really great lunch on different refuge on the way. I definetely recommended.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Bernadette

(Jul 2022)

Amazing! Loved every moment, well planned routes, well organised. Topped off with the fabulous Paul, our guide who was passionate about the mountains and extremely knowledgeable about wildlife, plants and the history of the area. Would love to book another trip soon

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Dawn

(Jul 2022)

Amazing scenery, weather & group. Our group leader Paul was knowledge, put people at ease & led a steady pace. I would definitely recommend this trip 😊

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Laura

(Jul 2022)

Brilliant trip thanks to Paul and everyone who joined the experience and made it even more enjoyable!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Sarah

(Jul 2022)

It was such a brilliant four days. Our guide Paul was absolutely fantastic and really made the trip with his knowledge and stories. Will definitely be booking more trips!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Anca

(Jul 2022)

Very nice and challenging 4 days on the tour du Mont Blanc, amazing views everywhere! Out guide Paul did a very good job, he gave lots of interesting details on the road and useful tips for the hike.

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

jason

(Jul 2022)

excellent trip and guide cannot recommend highly enough. Was a bit uncertain re groups and overnights as I nornmally hike solo. But could not have had a more knowledgeable guide Paul, about local fauna, conditions to keep us safe and general tips on how to hike safely. Very patient and what I loved, pace suited everyone not one person in group said anything negative about the pace .A lovely group of people too all very genuine . Best break in years .

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Veronica

(Jul 2022)

Trip was super. I appreciated a lot the details provided by Uros during the trip and as well his communicative and supportive attitude. Pace was very good and i was able to climb on top of Triglav and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Everything was well organised and I got all the needed details during the trip. The accommodation and food at the lodge was as well very good. I would definitely recommend Uros as a guide and as well the trip to Triglav. Triglav is an amazing location with wonderful views.

Travelled on: Summit Mt Triglav (2,863m)

Sara

(Jul 2022)

Hi, I really enjoyed it. Josh was a great guy/leader and looked after us well. My only feedback would be an earlier departure on the Fri would have been better allowing us time to go into Fort William for a bite to eat on arrival ")

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Gemma

(Jul 2022)

Me and my friend booked to take part in the National three peaks challenge with Skyhook. My friend sadly became seriously ill just over a month before we were due to do the hike, resulting in her being unable to participate in the event. We contacted Skyhook on a few occasions asking to move the date until a future date next year, or failing that, for them to refund us (and offered to show evidence of my friends medical condition). They refused.. even though they were advertising a ‘waiting list’ for spaces on our hike! So it was likely that they could have tried to replace us! But no effort to. On the back of that, we decided to still go along on the trip for the ‘journey’ (but not taking part in the hike, instead just did our own thing at each stop) as we insisted we didn’t want to lose £720 just like that! From our experience the tour guide (Josh) was great, very friendly and cooperative with the whole group. Him and the drivers made this trip. There are a few more negatives to mention; 1. the bus driver was provided with slightly different pick up locations to the hikers (which I’m presuming was Skyhooks mess up), causing confusion at the start of the drive, putting us behind on time at the very beginning. 2. We were not informed by Skyhook that our personal belongings would be put into a ‘trailer’ for the whole journey and not on the actual bus with us. This wouldn’t be too bad but the trailer was falling to bits! And just before we approached the last mountain the driver was forced to stop at a services because the trailer had become loose and started sparking! We then all had to squeeze our luggage etc onto the bus and continue the onwards journey (this stop put us behind at least another half an hour…). Quite annoying for the hikers to say they were racing the clock, with this being a 24 hour challenge. 3. Although me and my friend didn’t take part in the hike, we felt there should have been more than 1 tour guide on the trip, as normally if you have hikers of slightly different levels/experience, one would stay with the slower walkers and the other in front with the more capable. This meant that some of the hikers were left to walk on their own if they wanted to go at their own fast pace. Shame we can’t say many positives but the biggest thing for us was how Skyhook unacceptably dealt with us given the circumstances around my friends sudden health scare. We are both keen hikers and when we initially found this company online we thought about using them on a regular for a number of trips we had in mind, but already we’ve talked people out of doing so! It’s the tour guides and drivers (external members) that seem to make these trips worthwhile, not Skyhook themselves! THINK BEFORE YOU BUY!!!

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Helle

(Jul 2022)

I can honestly say that it was not good. The trailer that was used looked like a self-made one. It broke on the highway throwing sparks and the driver kept driving with it. The driving was reckless and it felt unsafe as we were thrown around in the minibus taking on the Scottish and north English roads in the night. I did not feel safe on the road. Bathroom breaks were scares and it meant that hydration was to monitored as we didn't know when we would be able to use a toilet. The briefings were few and only given to a few of the participants. The guide was unable to keep us together as a group but didn't focus on the people in the back. I was asked to turn around because I was stopping to ensure another hiker was keeping up as he had an injured knee. The calculations of the time was a strange one as no one made it on time but there was a lot of fiddling trying to get it below 24 hours. We started just before 8 am on Ben Nevis and no one completed at 8 am on Snowdon. Someone had a hurt knee and there was really no attending to it. Having to wait for the rest of the group for 5 hours near Snowdon. I would have rather waited on the first train at the station to get home. We were not given that option. It was overall a poor experience. I love hiking Mountains and I do that all over the world. My aim was to get some rocks under my feet before I head off to do Kilimanjaro. Please don't waste your money on this it's not worth a twisted knee or ankle. Go somewhere and enjoy your hike. I will not be recommending

Travelled on: National 3 Peaks Challenge (24 Hours)

Dagmar

(Jul 2022)

It was a great experience! Amazing views, mixed trails and terrains, picturesque, challenging. Nice accomodation. Superb team! And the best ever guide Ben: good fun, supportive, challenging, promiting a team spirit! Bravo!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Cherie

(Jul 2022)

This was an amazing trip for us. The views were well worth the work to get there! Ben was a great guide and gave us some options for the group to decide on, enriching our trip. Accommodations are basic, so prepare for bunk beds and communal living. The dinners were great!

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Matthew

(Jul 2022)

I’d give this trip 10 stars if I could. It was superbly organised; from start to finish the process was straightforward. The routes we hiked were challenging but a huge amount of fun. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and filled us with great confidence, building a positive team spirit as we progressed. The tour takes you on 4 days of amazing scenery, clean and safe accommodation and lovely food. I can’t recommend this high enough. Thank you 🙏

Travelled on: Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

Charlotte

(Jul 2022)

The trip got off to a bumpy start with a few minor hiccups, a key snapping in the lock of the van and the second guide not being with us from the start which led to things being a little unorganised and not having a full health and safety run through or formal introductions. This didn't hinder us getting to know each other as we quickly all be came acquainted and enjoyed our time together and with Lizzy. Beth our other leader on the other hand was not friendly and quite frankly ruined the experience for the whole group, if she hadn't joined the trip at all it would have been so much better. She constantly interrupted Lizzy who would be providing us with interesting and useful information, she was rude to nearly everyone in the group and basically treated us like children, to the point she wouldn't leave out a lighter for the first people who would be awake to make hot drinks. It became apparent to the group the working relationship between Lizzy and Beth was quite strained at times at no fault to Lizzy. Towards the end of the trip it was a group consensus we all would have preferred Billy the support guy to have joined us as he was extremely friendly and a laugh when he would join us at stop off's to provide more supplies. We were aware that Beth has ADHD and some of her behaviour can be result of this condition however, I do not believe all her actions can be blamed on this and I do not think she should be in a customer facing role. Lizzy did speak with us individually for our feedback and unfortunately it wasn't positive for the above reasons. I personally wouldn't recommend Sky Hook based on this experience but would recommend booking a trip like this as it was beautiful and the group of people I was with were great and I have made some great friends. If you would like to discuss my review in further detail please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Charlotte King

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Andi

(Jul 2022)

What an experience! The scenery was spectacular and the group were the best bunch of people I could have wished to have spent 5 days wild camping and canoeing with. Lizzie and Blodyn were wonderful, Lizzie is so knowledgeable and shared so many interesting historical facts on the trip as well as being an excellent instructor and just a genuinely wonderful and inspirational lady. I could chat to her for hours, she is a real asset to your company. Billy was great too, bubbly and fun, interesting and entertaining. I think had the trip had been run by Billy and Lizzie it would have been wonderful. Sadly our other guide Beth was not of equal standard. Beth frequently spoke to the group as if we were naughty school kids, she was rude and patronising. She would talk over the group and show off, constantly shifting the focus onto herself. She would confuse the group by constantly changing instructions then tell us off for doing the wrong thing. Knowing the group were early risers she would not ensure the brew making equipment was available even if this had been requested by the group. Lizzie did lots of the background work alone, Beth certainly did not contribute to the same level. On the last day our taxi to fort William was over an hour late but we did not create even though we were all exhausted and just wanted to start our onward travel. Beth was in the group heading to Inverness, her only focus was catching her connecting train, she frequently and sternly mentioned this to her group and told them not to faff about and to get into the taxi as soon as it arrives. Again it was all about her and not about the group. I don’t like leaving bad reviews but as we are at the beginning of the season hopefully you can find a better guide to support Lizzie to make future trips better for Lizzie, Blodyn, Billy and the future participants.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Steve

(Jul 2022)

Interesting and occasionally challenging trip across Scotland by canoe via lochs and canals. We were a bit unlucky with the weather but I still really enjoyed it. The scenery was great. A positive mindset and being prepared to "muck in" really helps to get the most out of this trip.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Richard

(Jul 2022)

Sleeping arrangements were uncomfortable for a bed dweller like myself. One of the guides wasn't the best to put it politely, but to be fair the other two were great. The weather was against us and next level wet at times, this meant a reduction in our paddling time and I came home with two tick hitchhikers, but I loved it. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The scenery was beautiful, even when it was peeing down. There is not a picture that can do it a speck of justice. I was with a great group of people, we bonded really well and had a proper giggle together. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

Jack

(Jul 2022)

This trip has so much potential to be an amazing adventure - the scenery was absolutely stunning and being out on the water in the loch was incredible. Unfortunately though, as noted by a couple of other reviews from our group below, as a group we agreed this experience fell very short, and in our case, we left a day and a half early. Our primary issue was a lack of structure and leadership throughout the trip. It felt, for the most part, that there was little to no communication between trip leaders/guides both before and during the trip. As a result, plans, safety briefings, tutorials, and goals were very poorly communicated to the group, if at all. This meant in some cases we spent as little as two hours a day on the water during fair weather, as opposed to the six in the itinerary, and made the instructions we did receive often frustrating when a prior tutorial hadn’t occurred. We very much appreciate that the nature of outdoor adventures means plans will always change, and often at the last minute, but feel it should be expected for the guides to have communicated the initial goals of the day to the group each day before setting off, any changes as needed, and the suggested duration of stop-offs to help manage the expectations of the group and keep motivations high. Very often there was no plan conveyed throughout the entire day. It would also have been useful have an agreed leadership structure for the guide team beforehand, to avoid conflict. Overall, this lead to an incredibly frustrating experience, with little structure, canoeing or information, which led us to leave the trip a day and a half early. Upon our return from the trip, our entire group was emailed personally by Skyhook asking for details and offering credit, however since sending this feedback we have heard nothing from them. We can see this has the potential to be an amazing trip – the scenery is truly stunning, the availability of food (and that they were willing to take last minute requests) exceeded our expectations and the equipment provided was perfect for the job. We didn’t even have too much bother from the midges! Ultimately, I think we were unlucky with the team who ran this particular trip, as I can see many others had a wonderful experience!

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland

John

(Jul 2022)

I appreciate that the weather can change plans. While it was disappointing not to complete the trip I felt that my major concern was that there was a general lack of group leadership and one guide managed to marginalise some, if not all, of the group participants. Billy as the stand in head guide driving the support vehicle was extremely good. Had he travelled with the group in the canoes I believe that we would have learned more canoeing skills and made the whole experience more enjoyable.

Travelled on: Canoe Across Scotland