Testimonials

WOW! After a lot of research and evaluation I signed up for the Luxury EBC Trek with Highland Expeditions, hitting the trail in early November. Everything, absolutely everything went GREAT. The travel, the logistics, the lodges, the food, the planning, the service, all of it, went above my expectations. Even the weather was perfect. The H-E team performed according to plan — no suprpises, no gaps, no unmet expectations. The entire team was thoughtful and genuinely interested in making my experience a good one. More than anything else, they care about their work and the people they serve. I wholeheartedly recommend them!

My wife and I did the Manaslu Circuit with Highland Expeditions during the last 2 weeks of October 2025. Our experience with the organization was fantastic, the communication was easy and simple before, during, and after the trek. The owner was very responsive and helpful during all times. We had worries about the food situation since we have dietary restrictions (Crohns and celiac) which they helped with before the trek and during the trek with each teahouse, our guide going above and beyond to ensure our restrictions were being followed. Our guide, Dinesh, was amazing. He prepared us each evening with the plans for the following days, he also checked each day for symptoms of altitude sickness and our oxygen levels, travelled with a well stocked first aid kit and even supplemental oxygen . During the trip Nepal experienced a cyclone which caused extreme weather on the trek. Dinesh was transparent with us and together we were able to make safe plans. We truly feel he and our porter (Yam) guided through a difficult time with confidence and made us feel as safe as possible. Dinesh also made the trek more fun, teaching us local card games and providing information about each region we visited. Yam our porter was steadfast, always smiling and trying to make our days easier despite his difficult job. Overall we had a great experience with Highland Expeditions and would recommend them to anyone who asks.

Highland Expeditions took us to Everest Base Camp. We could not have made a better choice. From the pickup at Kathmandu airport until the drop off 13,days later every detail was taken care of. They are prompt , efficient, professional and polite. What an amazing company. We highly recommend Pasang and Highland Expeditions. We were amazed by the way every detail was covered even through adversity ( bad weather) they made sure everything was done right

We used Highland Expeditions for our trek to Everest Base Camp. A group of 8 friends, we found the service absolutely first class. We initially had lots of emails and a call with Passang who outlined the options, tailored the trek to our wishes and answered every query promptly and clearly. Once we arrived in Kathmandu we were greeted with Diwali garlands and a full brief in the hotel before our guided tour around the city. Akash was our guide and he was incredible. He was proactive, professional, fun and informative in equal measure. Equally useful were Loke and Santos the assistant guides plus our team of 5 hard working porters. We flew to Lukla by helicopter and trekked the valley to Everest Base Camp, arriving 9 days later. On the way down the weather trapped us a Lukla for 3 days but Akash and his team were immediately springing into action to secure rooms, and as the weather improved after 3 days, a lift back to Kathmandu. We simply cannot fault the service – a trip of a lifetime made even better by a great team. Well done!

It was a lifetime experience! Something I shall relish as an important lifetime memory. Enjoyed every moment of what I and we did. Totally loved the journey and Highland Expeditions played a key role in making my trip memorable, enjoyable and fun. They handled all the arrangements and their staff were totally professional, courteous and friendly. Recommend the “Highland Expeditions” company to those who wish to climb in Nepal !!! Kudos to Passang, Horizon, Kunga, Biba and the porter team!

Starting my EBC trek on Diwali was truly special, and Highland Expeditions made it an unforgettable journey. From the moment I landed, Passang and Dawa ensured everything went smoothly — from airport pickup to trek arrangements and back.

On the trail, Horizon’s calm guidance and constant encouragement taught me that it’s okay to go at my own pace — slow doesn’t mean weak, it means steady. Bala was always kind and attentive, while Shikari (the main hero) carried both my duffle and my spirit with his smile and strength.

This trek became more than just reaching Base Camp — it was about letting go, trusting the journey, and realizing the mountains support you when you surrender. I couldn’t have done it without this amazing team. Highly recommend Highland Expeditions for anyone dreaming of trekking in Nepal!

Thank you so much for making my journey so memorable!

What an amazing life experience. My words alone can’t decribe the overall beauty of Nepal , it;s people Kathmandu and the Himalayas. What I can say is that I totally recommend Highland Expeditions , from our pre trip questions ( all answered fully and promptly) , the arrival experience through to getting us to EBC , the hwole team went over and beyond, They are all amazing and added so much to our experience

I would give this company 6 stars if I could. I had no idea who to contact as a travel company so as a first step decided to look for the most professional looking website that was Nepalese. Avoid western companies as they will only subcontract your request to a Nepalese company. After filling in a request form, I was contacted the next day with two generic proposals. I then started WhatsApping with them and they replied within a few hours, at nearly all times throughout the day. They were good at catering for my specific requests. For example, I needed electricity every night and they made sure that there was a power socket in every room. Halfway through the trip, I said I wanted to leave one day early and they contacted the helicopter companies to make sure there was space for me and my guide. They also knew every detail off by heart whenever I called them which made me have confidence in my random internet search. For example I asked for the model of the helicopter and another luxury British based company spent a few days getting back to me whereas they told me the answer off the top of their head. When I arrived, my checked bag did not come with my flight so they contacted the airline for me and dispatched a driver to pick up the bag when it did arrive, free of charge. They also only request 25% deposit for trips and the rest is payable in person when you arrive in Kathmandu, which gave me confidence they were not scammers as they normally request as much as possible upfront. The guide they assigned me was very professional. He knew every single detail about the trip and mountaineering, other than Edmund Hillary’s age. His English was totally fluent, other than some word ordering he mixed up but there were zero communication problems. He also had a very chill and easy going demeanor which is important if you’re spending all your waking hours with someone.

I joined Highland Expeditions for the Manaslu climb and had an incredible experience. The Sherpa team was super supportive and always attentive, both on and off the mountain. You could really feel how much they cared about everyone’s safety and comfort.

What I liked most was the small group; it made the whole expedition feel more personal and flexible. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

Couldn’t have asked for a better team for this climb. Highly recommend!