GROUPS TO JOIN -

Kilimanjaro Machame Route departing 2 - 10 July 2009
Advanced Everest Base Camp Trek departing March 2010
Everest Base Camp Trek pending date to be decided
Kenya Mountain Biking/Cycling Tour March 2010 - date to be decided
Kanchenchunga ex Darjeeling October 2009

LATEST NEWS

Tibet borders re-opened: Border to Tibet have been re-opened following the 2 month closure ahead of the 50 year anniversary of the Tibetan uprising. All visa applications for Tibet (ex Kathmandu) are now being handled by one central agency within Kathmandu. Additional visa fees are $75 for Non US Citizens and $155 for US Citizens.

Popcorn section of the Khumbu Ice Fall Collapses delaying Everest Summits: 21 April 2009 - A large chunk of ice collapsed in the Khumbu Icefall while over 100 Sherpas were heading up to Camp II. This section of the Khumbu Icefall is manned by a group of highly specialised Sherpas called the Icefall Doctors, who each year, diligently lay the safest route out for summit climbers. The section is precarious and volatile with massive seracs and is treacherous at the best of times. No casualties were reported, but the route was blocked for most of the day.

Swine flu hits Mexico: As of 28 April 2009, all public buildings to include the major sights, i.e.. temple complexes, churches, cathedrals, have been closed to the public as a result of the outbreak of Swine Flu. Subsequent to the outbreak we have cancelled all tours to Mexico and are refunding clients who have booked tours, 100% of tour fees until further notice.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED                                                                                        TOP OF PAGE
1) If I miss my flight into Rwanda, can I move my Gorilla Trek to the next day? Unfortunately not. Gorilla  in Rwanda  are tracked from the Parc National des Volcans which  currently has 7 Gorilla groups and thus only 56 permits are available per day.  Each family of Gorilla are exposed to one, 1 hour visit per day. Only if permits are not sold out for the next day will it be possible to still visit them, however, you will be charged an additional $500 for the permit, as a permit cannot be carried forward.

2) I want to visit Chile to see the crash of Perito Moreno Glacier? When does this occur? The Perito Moreno is one of the few advancing glaciers in the world, moving by up to 2m, a day. Its' great collapse comes on average, every 4 years, between March and July. It is hard to predict the exact date when it will occur. It last collapsed in July of 2008 so the next great collapse is expected in 2012.

3) I want to do the Advanced Everest Base trek but am very confused about what permits I need to buy as I have been told I need a few? How do I get them? First of all, yes you do need different permits but you cannot get them, we apply for them on your behalf. If you fly into Lhasa, you need a Tibet Travel Permit which is given to your guide and who will retain it during your journey. If your trip will take you out of Lhasa to unopened areas like Gyantse or Tsedang, you need an Aliens Travel Permit, which we obtain. For regions like Mt Kailash, you may also need a Military permit. Note that you cannot travel into Lhasa without having a Tibet Travel Guide with you, who will hold all paperwork in the event of inspections along the way. So in short, we obtain all the necessary permits for you.

RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS

Some photographs from recent trips