Keshab, our lead guide was excellent. Clearly explaining our plans, making sure we were in good condition (food, medical checkups including blood oxygen tests etc.) and always giving us honest advice. He really went above and beyond, tweaking our itinerary as we went to make sure we saw the sights in the best conditions (lighting, weather, avoiding other groups etc.) while at the same time taking into account everyone’s speed, making sure to push us just the right amount to get the best experience.

When one of our group members started suffering from altitude sickness, our guides were prompt and professional, explaining the situation, the options and always putting safety first. Having heard stories of some guides being over-eager to fly in rescue helicopters, it was great to see the professionalism on display here (everything worked out fine in the end).

Chhatra was always quick and clear when responding to email (seemingly regardless of timezone!) and when we saw him in Kathmandu. I looked into lots of options when planning a trip to EBC, including other tour operators, independent guides and going solo, but after my experience with Nepal Eco Adventure, I’m already thinking about returning to Nepal and will undoubtably be organising things through Nepal Eco Adventure in the future!

With so many other tour agencies in Kathmandu, it is difficult to choose who to go with, but I highly recommend Nepal Eco Adventures.
Chhatra is extremely welcoming, trustworthy, and well-organised. He was very attentive and always full of good humour. From his introductory email to my last few hours in Kathmandu, Chhatra answered every question promptly and in good detail, going out of his way to provide the smoothest experience possible. Chhatra provides a personalised and friendly service that’s excellent value for money. I wouldn’t hesitate to use his company again or recommend it to others.
Truly, the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trek was one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide was Ram who was brilliant throughout; easy-going, very friendly, always ready to joke and laugh, but professional, very hardworking, reassuring and encouraging too. He answered our every question about the trek, about life in the mountains and Nepali culture, and was always at hand with facts about the Himalayas and its many mountains. Having never been on a trek before, I was glad we had Ram to guide us. We had no worries, just time to enjoy the beautiful views.
Having spent hours researching this trek online, I am surprised that so many other groups trek to Gokyo first, before crossing the Cho La Pass to base camp. I’m glad Eco Adventures took the eastern route first. Not only is the route a safer choice for altitude acclimatisation, the scenery ascending to base camp via Tengboche and Dingboche is far more spectacular. It also makes crossing the challenging Cho La Pass more manageable, going down the steep western side rather than struggling up it. The scenery going down from Gokyo was beautiful too, but less dramatic, and the journey down takes less time than going up. I was glad to spend more time dwarfed by the snow-capped mountains.
I’m a person of average fitness, but believe most people would enjoy this trek. There is no pressure to go beyond your ability, just take your time and enjoy. Do it and you will not regret it!
Visited October 2014