Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:38 pm
There are dozens of organisations to choose from.
I am an Australian, so I have a preference for the Australian companies. One very good one is World Expeditions www.worldexpeditions.com.au. They have offices throughout the world and have been going for 2-3 decades.
They have some very reputable people working for them, one of many being Peter Hillary!
They have litteraly dozens of treks and mountaineering expeditions (up to circa 7500m) throughout the year, especially in the Himalaya.
They charge slightly more than others, but you get great service and are very well looked after. To compare, I am doing Mera and Island Peak in october with them and its costing £2000. You can get the same trip for anywhere between £1500 and £2500, depending on where you look.
They also have a very good policy that supports the local area. they dont stay in huts - its all tents, they dont burn wood (deforresting and all) and they take all food in with them to ensure hygene is maintained and quality is assured.
Take a look at them and let me know what you think.
I am an Australian, so I have a preference for the Australian companies. One very good one is World Expeditions www.worldexpeditions.com.au. They have offices throughout the world and have been going for 2-3 decades.
They have some very reputable people working for them, one of many being Peter Hillary!
They have litteraly dozens of treks and mountaineering expeditions (up to circa 7500m) throughout the year, especially in the Himalaya.
They charge slightly more than others, but you get great service and are very well looked after. To compare, I am doing Mera and Island Peak in october with them and its costing £2000. You can get the same trip for anywhere between £1500 and £2500, depending on where you look.
They also have a very good policy that supports the local area. they dont stay in huts - its all tents, they dont burn wood (deforresting and all) and they take all food in with them to ensure hygene is maintained and quality is assured.
Take a look at them and let me know what you think.