MT SobekReviews of mtsobek.com

I feel a responsibility to inform you of our experience . I have been on several long treks as well mountaineering expeditions, and never have I had such a shockingly unprofessional , un-safe experience. This is MTS’s most strenuous, challenging trek. It is extremely remote , and goes down a glacier with multiple river crossings, steep hillsides , and loose rock. Our American guide seriously injured his ankle at the start of the trip , one of the senior employees was on our trek and wouldn’t send him home. It was very dangerous for him to go on a 15 day trip , he voiced his concerns many times along the way . He needed other guides to help him. If injured , evacuation can take days. He was sent again on the trip after ours , they didn’t have a replacement guide. An injured guide puts the group in jeopardy , the trip should have cancelled if no healthy guide was available . Also , I have Celiac and was assured when we checked multiple times that gluten free food would be provided . The Pakistani cook had no idea what that was, and I had very limited options the whole trip. I lost 12 lbs and was hungry the whole time. I asked MTS if I should bring my own gluten free snacks , they no ,it’s extra weight and they would be provided . They weren’t . Such a physically demanding trip made little food very challenging . MTS didn’t take the well being of their clients or safety of their guides seriously .

I couldn't have been happier with our two awesome guides, the two mule wranglers, and help from the resupplier on a two-week trek through the California Sierras. I had prepared myself for the rigors of the hike, but unfortunately I got hit early on by some kind of bug that made me exhausted by the physical trekking, so I was by far the slowest hiker and decided to leave the trip at resupply, a little over halfway through. Everyone was kind and helpful to me, and the two guides were superb in staying with me at my slow pace, figuring out how to plan the hikes so that the fast and medium-pace hikers were happy, and not pressuring me to leave. The resupplier picked me up, drove me back to the hotel where I had left my car, and helped me get a room for the night. I have to say that the kindness of the guides and the concern of MTSobek was awesome.

Our ultimate hiking tour to both Chile and Argentina was everything I had hoped. Not only were our guides, Andre and Lucio in Argentina, superb, joyful, incredibly attentive and caring, instructive, healthy and amazing athletes; they also shared so much historical and naturalist information that made the land's flora and fauna come alive. I loved that we all wanted to be in nature hiking so much. Most importantly, the group was fantastic! We were all in the same age group and I loved so many women who could share hiking in this beautiful place together. All the elements made this the best guided travel experience I have ever been on.

The staff was delightful, friendly, fun and helpful. All arrangements were taken care care of, which made the trip relaxing. From airport to airport we did not have to wonder what was happening or why there was a delay as they kept us informed and made sure we were prepared. While in Quito, free time in old town would have been nice. The tour was interesting but could have used time to wonder for an hour or two. The islands were beautiful and interesting with each one have it's own unique qualities. Our guide answered all the questions thrown at him. He was patient, accommodating and knowledgeable. The food on the boat was good, not great. Having a snack upon returning from the excursions was appreciated and fun. The selection of non-alcoholic beverages was limited. All in all a trip of a lifetime. I would recommend MT Sobek to anyone looking for a hassle free vacation adventure.

Wonderful trip Terrific people

We participated in the Ultimate Hiking Tour of Patagonia - both Chile and Argentina. This was the most amazing trip that we have ever taken. It was truly an experience of a lifetime. Our group of 8 hikers couldn't have been better and more compatible. All 3 of the guides that we had were the best people to be taking us on this tour/series of hikes, in that there were the consummate professionals and so completely full of information about the history of the area, all of the flora and fauna, etc. The accommodates were extraordinary. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Hopefully we will be able to do yet another trip with Mt. Sobek somewhere else in the world!!

Wonderful Patagonia trip. Experienced and caring guide. Well planned program

Love this company! We have traveled with them multiple times. They employ 'fixers' in each country to help if things change. They employee local guides with extensive knowledge (nature, customs, etc.).