What our guests have to say...

Testimonials

Expeditions

Dominika Degelo
Dominika Degelo
Switzerland
"Would simply say to other climbers if they want the best possible experience go with Adventure Consultants. I can honestly say I think about the whole Everest experience every day of my life and reminisce what an incredible trip it was and how lucky I was to share it with such wonderful people. As Guy says, keep doing it AC style.
Everest Expedition"
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Mattias Larsson
Sweden
"Except for getting us to the summit in a splendid way, the most important thing for me was the way I learned to live in the moment. I will carry that with me for a long time. I learned so much about life and about myself, it went far beyond just reaching the summit. I am very grateful to our guides for that!
Aconcagua Expedition"
Carol McAlwee
Carol McAlwee
Australia
"I have had this dream since I was 13, and it is only with your help that I have been able to achieve it. Adventure Consultants is a company, a business, but it is something that also goes well beyond that and I thank you immensely for helping me with my dream.
South Pole Ski the Last Degree Expedition"
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Paul Hameister
Australia
"Maximisation of chance to get to the top would be the main reason I would recommend Adventure Consultants. Small group numbers and flexibility. Detailed dispatches were greatly appreciated. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and never once felt fear or apprehension. Looking forward to climbing with AC again.
Everest Expedition"
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John Riley
Australia
"AC provided a great experience, which I would not hesitate in recommending to friends. Based on my experience, AC's reputation as a premium guiding company is consistent with the high level of service they provide.
Mont Blanc Ascent 2016"
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Dianne Walker
Australia
"I would certainly recommend AC… competent, experienced staff, terrific personalities aware of dangers and helpful to all. The best organisation I have dealt with...you get what you pay for.
Mera Peak"
Tom Adams
Thomas Adams
UK
"Highly recommended. The Dhaulagiri expedition was well organised, well-resourced and led by a highly experienced, motivated and competent team of guides supported by Sherpa. The environment on the mountain is high risk and thus paying for this level of support is key to a safe and successful trip. This was the reason that I chose AC for my first 8000m expedition and I consider this to have been an excellent decision.
Dhaulagiri Expedition, 2017"
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Ashley Heppenstall
Switzerland
"An experience of a lifetime. Thanks!
South Pole Ski the Last Degree 2017"

Treks

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Amy Alberts
USA
"The Everest Base Camp trek was a lifelong dream for me. However, just because one has decided to pursue a life’s dream doesn’t mean one will return home with a trip of a lifetime. You were indispensable in me being able to handle the day-today challenges of the trek. For this I am forever grateful.
Everest Base Camp Trek"
Martin Poegelt
Martin Pögelt
Germany
"AC offers a great service with nothing to worry about. You can fully focus on the trip because you know everything is taken care of. For my next adventures, I’ll have a look at what AC has to offer for sure!
Three Passes Trek, 2017"
Ella Thurston
Ella Thurston
Australia
"You guys are well worth every dollar spent. I can’t wait to do my next trek with you! You’re reputable, extremely coordinated, friendly and go over and beyond to ensure your trek members have a great time. Every member of your team from booking to trek leadership are incredible.
Everest Base Camp Trek, 2017"
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Ashley Alder
UK/Hong Kong
"Great trek amongst spectacular scenery with good weather throughout. The crew was very good and very easy to spend two weeks with. The Sherpa kept a good look out for Katie on exposed paths!
Mustang Horse Trek"
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Jane White
Australia
"A huge thank you to you all for making our trip so easy, enjoyable and especially memorable!!
Tour du Mont Blanc, 2017"
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Heloisa Maia
Brazil/USA
"I really want to thank you the entire Adventure Consultant Team for this lifetime experience. I will never forget walking on the clouds, crossing the bridges, the stupas, the praying wheels, and … the Himalayas. Everest and Ama Dablam, words and sights that I will never forget. Namaste!
Everest Base Camp Trek, 2017"
David Marriott
David Marriott
New Zealand
"Exceeded my expectations!
Mustang Horse Trek, 2016"
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Robert and Ian Scott
USA
"Ability to deliver an extraordinary experience in our timeframe and location.
Brewster Trek, 2017"

Courses

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Heidi Frisch
Australia
"Just got back today. The overall trip was brilliant, I feel like I’ve been away from the desk for three months, not three weeks!
Mont Blanc Course and Ascent"
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Ashley Alder
Hong Kong
"What I got was far superior to the normal experience with local guides (on many levels)… superb guides who will teach in an environment with reliable weather, a massive variety of routes, and push you fairly hard but also stick within an acceptable margin of safety.
Europe Private Instruction Course"
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Warren Symons
New Zealand
"I wanted to let you know the fantastic experience I had whilst on the Ice Climbing Course at Wye Creek, Queenstown N.Z. A very challenging course for me being new to ice climbing, but I would have been disappointed had the course been any easier. Professionally run operation by A.C. down to finer details of meals and pre-course arrangements by administration staff. A special thanks to Dean Staples course guide, incredible talent and skills.
Ice Climbing Course, 2015"
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Par Akerstrom
Australia
"Thanks for a great adventure! I reached further than I thought I would and am very
grateful for the knowledge that has been passed on to me.
Ice Climbing Course, 2016"
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Emma McCahill
UK
"Excellent course, really good value and huge amounts of info given to us by the guide. Course was tailored well depending on our experience.
Alpine Climbing Course, 2017"
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Chris Vincent
Australia
"AC offered a course which was perfectly suited to my skill level, abilities and ambition. I know AC's good reputation from personal encounters with previous clients. You have a solid and well earned reputation. Very professional with an air of being quite relaxed and easy going.
Alpine Expedition Course 2017"
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Steve Massone
Australia
"Very well run and professional as well. Instructors were excellent and connect well with the group.
Alpine Climbing Course 2017"
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Ben Smith
Australia
"Thank you so much for an incredible experience. I have learnt so much and it is something I will continue to build on. I will see you guys soon!!
Mountaineering Instruction Course, 2017"
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Anthony Claxton
Australia
"The content pretty much perfectly lined up with my expectations, which was developing skills to plan my own trips in the mountains safely.
Alpine Climbing Course, 2018"

Skiing

Dorothea Padrutt
Dorothea Padrutt
New Zealand
"I had more trepidations and concerns than expectations. But the trip exceeded all of my hopes and dreams and not just because of the amazing weather…
Three Day Backcountry Ski Touring, 2017"
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Dean Willoughby
Australia
"I enjoyed the course immensely, it was challenging but rewarding. Thanks for everything.
Backcountry Skiing Course, 2016"
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Fraser Harding
New Zealand
"I have been very impressed with all my contact and dealings with AC. It has always been timely, pleasant and professional. As an organization you clearly understand what these type of adventures require and have delivered a smooth running, trouble free and most enjoyable journey.
Antarctic Peninsula Yacht Based Expedition 2011"
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Will Power
Australia
"AC are very professional yet still friendly and helpful.
Backcountry Ski Course 2017"
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Helen Dransfield
Australia
"Our guide was excellent – really experienced, professional at all times and someone we could put our trust in to make good decisions. To top it off, our guide was also good company and fun! I would definitely recommend AC again – professional, experienced and great trips.
Europe Haute Route Ski Tour, 2017"
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Nat Craig
New Zealand
"A fantastic trip, well organized and managed in a very professional manner.
Antarctic Peninsula Yacht Based Expedition 2011"
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Dale Larner
Australia
"AC just stuck out as a professional organisation - a really nice and helpful group of people that work around the weather to help you gain the most of the course.
Backcountry Ski Course, 2017"
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Glenn Vile
New Zealand
"Very professional but balanced by a relaxed "Kiwi" style that made the trip very enjoyable.
Backcountry Ski Course 2017"

Guides

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Graham Keene
UK
"Steve judged the different characters on the expedition very well and everyone warmed to his clear but understated manner. His logistical management of both the equipment and provisions was faultless. When necessary he made sure that the team knew that we were about to enter a more dangerous or challenging section that needed our full attention. His cheese cake was a dream!
Vinson Massif, 2017"
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Leslie Azaret
USA
"Nick was a perfect guide for us. Highly experienced, friendly, informative and easy going. Perfect personality for a family group!
3 Day Backcountry Ski Tour 2017"
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Dave Mauro
USA
"Good guides understand that part of the payoff is the opportunity to help create one of life’s most powerful experiences for someone they’ve just met. I salute the Guides of Adventure Consultants, who do just that every time they lead an expedition.
Mount Vinson Expedition"
Trent Thorne
Trent Thorne
Australia
"Very good and very experienced guides – made the trip an absolute pleasure to be on!
Aconcagua, 2018
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Emma Svensson
Sweden
"Our guides were absolutely amazing. Not only did they have great experience. They also had great understanding of group dynamics and how to take care and form a team. Our guides worked very well together making this trip a fantastic adventure.
Aconcagua, 2017"
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Michelle Christensen
Australia
"I was extremely happy with the leadership, the guide and Sherpas were very patient and encouraging, and I always felt that my safety was their priority. They had no hesitation in making decisions, and I felt confident in their judgement.
Island Peak, 2017"
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Sergio Vladimirschi
Brazil
"Suze was a very motivational and confident leader and was not afraid of going out of her way to ensure everyone was having a great experience.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, 2016"

AC Headquarters

Craig Lockhart
Craig Lockhart
Australia
"I feel the interaction with the NZ office prior to the trip was first class. Questions were answered almost immediately or at least followed up as required. Interaction with the office certainly aided the success of the expedition.
Mera Peak, 2017"
Umesh Panicker
Umesh Panicker
India
"I am completely satisfied with AC point of contact and the way you guys guided and orchestrated the whole event/schedule.
Elbrus, 2017"
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Gary Lewis
Australia
"Friendly, organised, professional, personal.
Private Instruction Course, 2017"
Joe and Caroline Rudolph
Caroline Rudolph
USA
"The level of coordination Adventure Consultants provided to us was incredible, and so useful. They took all of the “guess-work” out of planning for this trip, and we had constant support available to answer all of our questions. They could not have been more helpful or provided more expertise/assistant in planning our honeymoon! It was truly an unforgettable trek, and I don’t think we could have had the same experience if a different company had planned it.
Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari, 2016"

Food and Accommodation

Dale West I
Dale West
Australia
"Not often does the food pick up when you leave a hotel and move into tents!
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Dominic Warland
Australia
"The food was consistently outstanding! The only problem was maybe that we had too much! I had a fantastic trip.
Alpamayo Expedition"
David Marriott
David Marriott
New Zealand
"Meals and snacks/morning and afternoon teas were very good indeed. The tea houses were better than expected as there was a hot shower 4 out of 5 times, and laundry could be bought cheaply on the times when we were at a location more than one night.
Mustang Horse Trek, 2016"
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Caroline Rudolph
USA
"All excellent!! We both remarked how well the meals were on the mountain, it really is astonishing how excellently the meals were prepared even at high altitude! The meals at the lodges and safari camps we stayed at were all excellent as well. We did not have a bad meal the entire time we were there!
Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari, 2016"
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Dale West
Australia
"My fourth trip with AC and this was the best yet. The extra cost up front is an investment repaid by quality people, logistics, facilities, food, experience, program and process. If you ever hear I have gone with someone else... it is not me.
Cho Oyu"
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Theresa Martinovich
New Zealand
"Base Camp was amazing!! I loved the food, facilities and all the wonderful people who served us while we were there – the food was wonderful – it couldn’t be improved on in any way shape or form and will always be a magical and memorable 2 days in my life. Thank you so much to everyone who was there....
Everest Base Camp Trek 2014"
Kirsten Rosenbrook
Kirsten Rosenbrook
New Zealand
"The food was amazing! So much better than I thought it would be.
Everest Base Camp Trek, 2017"
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Steve Jackson
UK/Australia
"Food allergies and intolerance's were very well catered for over the trip which was much appreciated.
Backcountry Skiing Course, 2016"