Just finished a 5-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp with Hillary Step Treks and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re thinking about trekking in the Himalayas, go with Hillary Step Treks (more details below) for a good deal and great service. I’ll absolutely book with them again.
We booked about a month out, and Hari made everything super easy despite the short timeline. They were flexible with gear (you can use theirs or bring your own), and the whole booking process was smooth.
The guide Milan and porter Bishal were the best. I was a little nervous going in because I’ve had altitude issues before, but Milan said we’d keep things easy. We maintained a steady pace and the whole trek was very manageable. He really knows what he’s doing and is incredible kind and humble. Each day he made sure we had a safe hike with great vibes. In the evenings we had plenty of solo time to recharge before the next day’s adventure.
Bishal brought such a fun energy to our journey. He shared great Nepalese music with us and even learned some Russian phrases for my husband, which was a highlight. Then we ended up all learning a little Nepalese over some popcorn, juice and local wine on the last night (if you know you know).
The views were unreal (especially near MBC), but what really made the trip stand out was the comradery and outstanding service.
*we’re a moderately fit 30s couple that hikes often but we saw a ton of people 10-80 hiking the trail. As long as you have a good guide you’ll be fine hiking ABC.
