"800 km with Raj on the Great himalaya Trail"

My husband Barry and I trekked 800 km on The Great Himalayan Trail with our outstanding guide and friend Rajendra Neupane. As we are 77 and 76 it was an incredible undertaking. Raj did an incredible job of guiding, assisting me across rivers, monitoring our safety at altitude, making the days fun and always encouraging and supporting us. The Ace the Himalaya office staff did a stellar job helping us to plan our ambitious itinerary. We camped for the first two months. Our marvellous cook Pasang Furi Sherpa kept us healthy with delicious meals, including celebratory cakes and pies, assisted by three excellent kitchen helpers Lakpa Sherpa, Mingma Dawa Sherpa and Ngima Sherpa. We were later joined by Pasang's son, Kipa, also a fun addition.Raj navigated us through the endless staircases of Ruby Valley, Langtang and Rolwaling, finding the best available guesthouses when camping was no longer available and even cooking for us when a few of the guesthouse kitchens looked a bit sketchy. Raj makes excellent garlic soup and a great omelet. He coordinated a large group of Tamang porters in Ruby Valley and found us one of them, Phul, to stay with us, for the remainder of the trip. The entire trip required not only guiding but managing a large group of people to make the trip worthwhile, fun and safe for all. We have known Raj since 2011 and have always enjoyed trekking with him. In 2014 I trekked solo with Raj for several months, went o his village to volunteer as a teacher under the auspices of NGO Sambhav Nepal and wrote a book about the experience called NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME, One woman's quest, to teach, trek and build a school in the remote Himalaya. Trekking with Raj through Ace the Himalaya and collaborating with sister organization Sambhav Nepal has changed my life immeasurably for the better. Our Canadian non-profit, also called NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME has built a school and two homes in earthquake ravaged Gorkha. We continue a lasting relationship with Ace, Sambhav Nepal and the school.

"First experience of himalaya"

Being first time in high altitude has always been my concern for this trip. My wife - who’s done all the research, bookings and admin side of things - reassures me that Ace is the best reliable option for us, as it came strongly recommended by a friend. Alongside with Madan (our guide) & Jit (our porter), were also based on their well recommendation.
Pre-trek meeting at the office was done by Prem himself, felt very thorough. Prem spoke the truth about the risks being in the mountain, but with reassurance that Ace will take care of everything that needs to be done for our enjoyment & safety.
I started showing symptoms on high altitude sickness after Pangboche, but Madan’s calmness in handling everything have put me at ease. He’s got all the medication needed, and provided options on how to take this trip in a more comfortable manner - despite the symptoms I’ve had. I greatly appreciated him for that 🙏🏼
Our porter, Jit, had also done his part well, always assisting us a well mannered behavior and took care our bags responsibly.
Out of the many conversations we’ve had during the track, I appreciate that our guide always respected and included our porter as equal, and spoke highly of Prem. Giving us a sense of security and believe that they work well as a team because they respect each other so much 🙏🏼 great team, wonderful experience for us. Thanks, Ace the Himalaya!!

"EBC in Nov 2023 - last minute impulsive booking turned out awesome!"

Despite the last minute booking, everything went smoothly from start to end. A friend did the EBC trekk recently (October 2023) and Ace came highly recommended. We finally chose the luxury trip to elevate our experience. (Best decision! 😬)
Starting from the website, everything is well explained in great detail, leaving me little room for redundant questions. I’ve been previously asking another operator, but information is too general & vague, raising so many unanswered questions. Booking procedures were also straightforward, with a few questions here and there being nicely accommodated by Ace.
All services promised were delivered, from pick up, hotel transfers etc. We’re also delighted with the hotel chosen, loved Ramada’s breakfast, rooms were clean & spacious bathrooms.
Came the actual trek, our guide Madan & porter Jit, also came highly recommended by a friend. Great recommendation, indeed! Madan’s leadership on this trek has delivered us a fun, relaxing, yet safe and secure experience! His extensive experience & knowledge on Himalayan treks made us feel always at ease that we’re in good hands. Always briefing us on details about what’s coming during the trek, food & drinks suggestion, constantly being attentive to our needs. When my husband started showing high altitude symptoms, Madan had always give the right suggestions on what to take or do, giving us the assurance that we can make this trek. Jit our porter also displayed a well behaved professional manner, our belongins are always ontime & safely landed in the next guesthouse. And if we need to get some stuff in the middle of the trek, he would be happily waited for us and let us unpack to take what we need. Thank you, Madan & Jit!
Briefings were always done by Prem himself, showing us a great deal of responsibility & sense of belonging to the business and customer’s satisfaction. What I appreciated even more, there was even a post-trek evaluation meeting, ending it eith a nice farewell dinner. I think it’s trully a nice touch to make our whole experience wonderful, like I said from start to end. Thank you Ace, Prem, Madan & Jit, for taking care of us, for giving us such sweet memories. I will definitely recommend you guys to everyone!

"THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME, thanks to our guides!"

EBC is already a once in a lifetime adventure, but we were absolutely not prepared for how truly special it ended up being! And this was all thanks to our incredible guides, Pasang Sherpa, Sauman and Birkaji.

Pasang Sherpa is the kind of person that makes you feel like he is not just your guide, but your friend. From the moment we met him, we instantly felt like we could trust him with our lives. He genuinely cares for the well-being and safety of the group, which became more evident as we got to spend more time with him. When we got sick, he was there listening to every worry, every symptom, every complaint, and knew exactly what to do and exactly what to say. Since it was a stomach bug, he encouraged us to keep going but still gave us time to rest and recover, all while constantly checking on us and even getting us the right medicines. He is resourceful and we felt like everywhere we went, people truly respected him. This is the kind of person that you want to be with for this trip. We felt so lucky to have gotten the best of the best, and also gained a friend along the way. He also had the incredible gesture of getting me a birthday cake on the last day of my trek since it was my birthday. This gesture earned Pasang an extra special place in my heart, knowing he does these kinds of things for his groups, just to make the experience that much more special.

For Sauman and Birkaji, our assistant guides, the word phenomenal feels short. It’s hard to describe how much enthusiasm, kindness and positivity Sauman and Birkaji brought into the group. They are the best people to be around, always smiling and making sure you’re doing well. I want to thank Sauman specifically for how exceptionally he behaved with my wife, who was the first to get sick and was almost unable to walk on one of the days. He carried her day pack, stopped multiple times to ensure she rested and stayed hydrated, and even suggested the best way forward to ensure her safety and well-being. He then offered the same things for me when I got sick as well. Not only did we feel safe, but we had genuine fun trekking with him, laughing at his jokes and listening to his great music. I truly believe he is not only a great guide but also a great leader.

This just shows how this whole experience isn’t just about the trek. Doing this with people who genuinely care about you, people who have your back, who take care of you, and that make you feel safe and seen, is truly what sets this experience apart, and Pasang, Sauman and Birkaji made sure to do just that.

Gopal, our porter, not only carried our heavy bags filled with photo and video equipment but also assisted us in carrying our daypacks on the last day of the trek when my wife and I were at our sickest and weakest, making me immensely grateful for his help that I will never forget.

Do yourself a favor and book your EBC Trek with ACE the Himalaya, you won’t regret it.

"Great trek with a great guide!"

What an amazing experience made even better by Ace the Himalaya. Their organisation, their guide (Chris) and their porters (Samir, Dambar, Rinji and Chhabi)
really did take all the stress out of the trek. Highly recommend!

Chris was a very experienced guide, very knowledgable, great story teller and funny! He also was very caring and attentive when our daughter was ill. Request him as your guide you won’t regret it!

"Sublime!"

No words can accurately describe the amazing journey we have been on over the past ten days! Ace has surpassed my expectations ten fold! (Not exaggerating!)

I highly recommend Raj as a guide. He was enthusiastic, patient, informative, highly organized and so much fun! He took incredible care of us and went above and beyond. We are now Team Raj!

Also, our porter, Narin, was an important part of our EBC family. His constant smile and incredible patience and endurance amazed us every day. He stayed with our group to help those who needed more time or wanted to go ahead.

I’m almost teary eyed as I write this post and I’m sad this journey has come to an end. I might be back next summer for a different Ace adventure; I’m hooked!

"Will definitely go with Ace again in the future"

We did the EBC trek with Sunil Neupane. The entire itinerary was greatly plan. during the briefing, the day before the start of the hike, we were able to ask many questions and learnt what to expect during the trek.

Sunil was an amazing guide. He's perfect for the job. He had lots of energy, happy to answer questions, always in the good mood, and even helped us carry our day packs when the elevation got the best of us.

He started as a stranger guide on our trek but ended the trip as if we were long time friends. We finished the trip without injury and I'd personally say that I wouldn't have it without the porters (Krishna and Yuri), Sunil, and my hiking poles.

The team from Ace really looked after us the entire time. The porters were also great! I'm still in awe how strong they were. Krishna was a lot of fun and I can imagine him bring a great tour guide in the future. Yuri carried my day pack during acclimatization days, which helped preserve my energy.

We'll be back to Nepal for sure and definitely go with Ace again. Thank you so much, Ace!

"Everest Base Camp Trip Ace the Himalaya"

Sujan and his team in Katmandu organised the whole trip very well. Pre-trip communication was excellent. Everything throughout the trip went pretty much according to plan.
Regarding the hike itself, Raj Kumar our guide, Ramesh Karki his assistant, and our porters Birendra, Gambu, Bikash and Khome were a true team. Under Raj's assured and professional leadership every hiker in our group received the necessary support, encouragement and positive attitude needed to succeed. The Ace Team were individually and collectively attentive to our every need. I have no hesitation in recommending Ace the Himalaya to anyone considering this adventure !

"Excellent value and client care"

Ace provided a fantastic trek from start to finish. Our airport pick-up, initial stay at the Ramada and briefing with Prem were well coordinated and an excellent welcome to Nepal. Our briefing was informative and helpful.

At all points on the trek our guide and head porter went out of their way to make each day as comfortable as possible, sorting food (and advising what was best to eat) and drinks, sorting phone charge for us etc. We were treated with continued exceptional care. Daily briefings helped us pack for the next day and know what to expect. Ram was also on-call 24hrs so we could rely on him if we needed anything.

We had en suite bathrooms at most points on the trek, and the rooms were as comfortable as we could have enjoyed at increasing altitude.

I highly recommend Ace for excellent value and client care. I would definitely use them again.

"A totally fantastic trip"

A totally fantastic trip! Right from our briefing with Prem in Kathmandu the day before we left, to the farewell dinner at the end, everything was carefully planned and left us feeling that we were in safe hands. Everything had been thought of and throughout the trek our guide, Ram and assistant guide, Bhupal went out of their way to ensure we had a truly memorable holiday. Throughout the trek, they always did their best to secure us the best rooms, and the best tables in the tea houses. When we were struggling on the final day, the 4 porters (Girija, Prasad, Bhupal and Gopal) went above and beyond to help us - even carrying our day packs and offering us a hand when we felt unsteady on the rocks. I would highly recommend Ace the Himalayas and would not have changed anything about the trip! (Except the altitude sickness on the last day! 😂)