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Follow Alice provided such an amazing experience for our group. We appreciated the excellent communication we received, our guides Dafuri and Puru made the trip extra special and memorable. The attention to detail and their ability to handle logistics made it easy to settle into enjoying the beauty of EBC!

Awesome trekking up to Everest Base Camp!

I was able to design our dream trip including multiple countries and differing activities. After initial contact I was assigned a travel advisor knowledgeable in the specific places and things we wanted to do that helped me through the entire planning process. Once on the ground we always had someone from Follow Alice with us. If there was any issue or question additional support was also available through WhatsApp. I felt extremely comfortable and safe during our trip, which included 3 countries, 2 airport pickups, 1 border crossing, an 8 day Kilimanjaro trek and multiple other activities. The communication was easy and always clear. The guides are incredible. They are alI very knowledgeable in thier fields and make you feel right at home. We have already recommended Follow Alice to multiple people and looked into booking additional trips.

Climbing Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment I began considering this adventure, Daniel, one of the founders and their team provided exceptional support. Every question I had—no matter how small—was answered promptly, making the decision-making process and preparation feel seamless.

The guides were outstanding—knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly. They not only ensured our safety and success but also enriched the journey with fascinating insights about the mountain and the local culture.

One of the standout aspects of traveling with Follow Alice was the diverse group of adventurers it attracts - specially as a solo traveler. From teenagers to seasoned travelers, and with participants from various nationalities and backgrounds, the group added a unique and enriching dynamic to the trek. Sharing stories and laughs with people from all over the world made the journey even more special.

I was also deeply impressed by how Follow Alice treats their staff. In conversations with the guides, it became clear that the company values its employees, paying them on time, ensuring fair treatment, and maintaining a transparent tipping process.

If you’re considering climbing Kilimanjaro, I can’t recommend Follow Alice enough. From their excellent service to their commitment to ethical practices, they make what could be a daunting challenge feel like an adventure of a lifetime!

My husband and I just returned from an incredible trip with Follow Alice to Uganda and Tanzania. We did the mountain gorilla trek, a chimpanzee habituation trek, and several days of safari in Tanzania. Follow Alice, from the planning of the itinerary to handling everything while we were on our trip was outstanding. And I cannot say enough wonderful things about each of our guides--Ayub in Uganda and Peter in Tanzania--they were the absolute best!

I have just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice and I can not express how helpful they where in helping me me Climb Mt Kilimanjaro the guides we had were Robert and Paul and they made it enjoyable and helpful for the climb. Follow Alice is a very good to work with from pre briefing for climb. During climb you are supported by a great team of porters, cooks and waiters.
The whole experience was amazing

I liked the general execution of the trip. We were treated nicely, the equipment and people ware well prepared and we safely completed all the steps without any surprises

What I didn't like was mostly the flow of information which led to some awkward situations:
- confusing information about the itinerary - one version on my email, different one when I arrived
- wrong information about the expected temperatures, the preparation guide said -5C would be the lowest, it was -20...
- very imprecise information about the extra costs - I had to borrow money at some point as I didn't withdrew enough and there was no more ATMs nearby
- confusing information about the tips for the team which led to a mutual feeling of distrust at the end - the guide expected more than we understood to be reasonable as he tried to take advantage of us

Our Trek to EBC was a fantastic adventure and the Follow Alice Team has been so dedicated to the success of this journey. THANK YOU!

Our 18-day customized excursion to Bhutan, including the Cholmolhari Trek, was nicely crafted by Follow Alice. The company's staff impressed us with their adaptability and attentiveness from initial contact to the journey's end. They even accommodated our impromptu request to modify part of our itinerary mid-trip to explore southern Bhutan, which included wildlife spotting and fly-fishing in the Royal Manas National Park. Puru and Daniel from Follow Alice were consistently responsive and collaborative. Our lead guide, Sonam, was not only knowledgeable and supportive but also suggested alternative routes and itineraries that made our experience unique and unforgettable. The additional trekking crew (Sonam Gyelshen, Tashi the cook, and Kencho the horseman) and our driver Passang were dedicated and a joy to interact with. I would not hesitate to recommend Follow Alice and their team to others and look forward to embarking on another memorable adventure with them in the future.

Just home from EBC trek with Follow Alice. I've got a serious case of the holiday blues now. It was an expi will never forget and memories I will treasure.

I cannot recommend Follow Alice highly enough. Their care, knowledge and approachability were 100%

Thank you

I have just returned from the Annapurna Circuit Trek and couldn’t wait to share what an Amazing experience I had. Follow Alice provided a fabulous experience and above and beyond service and support.

My guide Nishan was an absolute treasure. He is so knowledgeable, professional, kind and responsive to any needs. Whether I was ascending very slowly :) up a mountain, or needed anything at all, he was always there to be supportive, literally every step of the way. He took the time to explain details of the trip, the mountains, history, culture and more. I learned more from him than I ever expected to. I felt very safe in trusting my journey to him, and would book another trip that he was leading in a heartbeat. He is simply the best!
The porter, Kabi consistently went far above and beyond his duties to ensure I had everything I needed, and had an enjoyable experience.

On the trek I saw many other travel groups with their guides, and after observing, was certain that my guide and porter were by far the best out there!!

I am not sure I would have made it to Thorong-La Pass without them, and I am certain that I would not have had such a wonderful experience if I had any other guide/porter!

Puru and the Follow Alice staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning and duration of the trip. It was great to know that I had such knowledgeable, friendly and kind associates at Follow Alice to help along the way!
Sonam gave very personalized attention and care for which I was also grateful.
I also highly recommend the tours that Follow Alice provided around Kathmandu if possible. The tour guides were incredibly informative and kind, and provided lasting memories I will cherish!
I HIGHLY recommend Follow Alice and will be certain to book with them again!!!

Had a really wonderful week in Bhutan. The itinerary was fantastic, very well thought through and a good mix. Can’t compliment my local guide enough - he was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful at all times. The Follow Alice team were great in organising the trip, with Puru being really helpful through the process. I had a really good experience from start to finish - thank you everyone! It’s a great country to visit and this was a perfect introduction.

This is a twofold review of Follow Alice. I participated in the 7 day Lemosho Kilimanjaro trek in 10/2023. The group of hikers was a wonderful bunch from all different parts of the world and it was a wonderful experience getting to know them and celebrate our experience together.

There were several hiccups on the trip including booking errors for some of my fellow hikers for the hotel room prior to and post hike. The rental equipment was not as organized as it should have been. A few climbers did not get their parka until the day before summit day to name a few issues.

The guides and porters were all top notch and they made wonderful meals, a tidy camp and made the actual climb a wonderful experience. Post climb, I had scheduled the 2 day safari and also had logistic issues as my driver/guide was sent to the wrong hotel by person in charge locally, delaying my start by over an hour. It seemed that the local management was not as polished as the pre trip organizational group. Other than that, the trip was a wonderful experience.

I decided to give Follow Alice another try and recently participated in their 12 day Bhutan adventure. A completely different and wonderful experience. From the start, Puru answered all my questions and made sure the pre trip process was smooth. The local contacts in Bhutan with Daniel and Sonam running the background operations was wonderful. They were very helpful when I had problems with the ATM machine at Paro airport as well as making contact with me several times during the trip in several locations, insuring all my needs were being met.

The most wonderful part of the trip was my experience with my guide, Sonam Wangchuk and driver, Jingme. These truly wonderful people made my experience genuine. They were always looking out for me, accommodating to my needs and adjusting the schedule to optimize my experiences. When they discerned my enjoyment with hiking, they accommodated the schedule to insure I had plenary of opportunities for such. When they learned I preferred to hike up instead of down, they switched the schedule/direction of activités to allow this as opposed to the original schedule that would direct my hike down. When they discerned that I enjoyed immersion into the culture instead of the traditional hotel meals catered to tourists, they insured I had the opportunity to have more traditional meals including farmhouse and homestead meals, even arranging cooking lessons in one of the sites for the traditional Ema datshi (chili cheese) that is a staple in their diet.

In Bumthang, we fit the 2 day sites into the first day, thus allowing an off script second day where I was taken to Sonam and Jingme’s village where I experienced a real immersion into what rural life in Bhutan was like. I consider Sonam and Jingme to be more than just wonderful representatives of the Bhutanese people, more than just friends, but rather family. They invited me into their lives and I will always cherish those experiences. Anyone interested in experiencing rather than just visiting Bhutan should request Sonam Wanchuk for their guide and Jingme as their driver, you won’t regret that decision.

We just returned from the Northern Circuit with Follow Alice. They were fantastic! Trevor and Gideon were experienced and personable guides who always put safety first. Elli made delicious high quality meals which kept us moving up the mountain. (How he creates that magic in such a rural area is amazing.). William was so supportive and encouraging (he was the first person I hugged coming down off the summit). And everyone works their butts off to make sure the experience is everything we hoped for. We also did a safari trip, waterfall hike with coffee farm, and a city tour. Every guide was fabulous. John had so much information about the animals and conservation. Christian made the hike and coffee making so fun (and he knows information about every plant on that mountain.) And the city tour was a great way to end our trip while waiting for our flight out. All the accommodations were top notch and staff had high customer service throughout. I can't say enough good things. I am looking at Peru or Iceland next and will defiantly use Follow Alice.

I want to insist that Follow Alice is the safest and most accommodating organization I could ever imagine! On the 9 day Northern Circuit Route, I developed a respiratory infection that got worse as we gained altitude. On day 7, the 3 Guides decided that I could not climb anymore, even though I felt terrific! I think they saved my life. I will be forever grateful to my Guides, Trevor, Paul and Vincent, and all of the Porters for giving me a magical trek! They treated me like a Queen! I will climb again with Follow Alice. They are hands down the best company to travel with!
Solange

I have just returned from the 9 Day Northern Circuit Trek on Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice.
The whole Follow Alice crew was great. They were all concerned about my safety and experience. Their service really hit it out of the park.
You can see that they not only went out of their way to make my experience great but it was also obvious that they made sure that their crew was properly taken care of and had the proper equipment.
I am typically a DIY adventurer but would have no problem using Follow Alice again for an adventure of mine.
I highly recommend them.

I had an incredible time in Peru with Follow Alice. My trip included Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Lima. Our guides Greco, Arturo and Mario were excellent and everything was taken care of for us. Our driver Ever would have coffee and local treats for us on long drives. I loved the gorgeous and varied landscapes, esp. the striations of Palcoyo and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains and the absolutely towering peaks of the Andes seen on the Inca Trail. Our mountain crew on the Inca Trail were so friendly and helpful. They are supermen the way they literally run along the trail with large loads on their backs. Lima and Cusco are such fascinating cities, and I learned so much unexpected history that I don't think I'll ever forget. There are so many reasons why Peru is famous, and this trip just cemented in my mind how justified all the fuss is. A country like this has to be experienced for yourself.

We chose Follow Alice for our 8 day Lemosho route climb (Kilimanjaro) and had an amazing experience.
It was very well organized with an incredible crew of 18 people (porters, helping porters, cook, guide and assistant guide...) for us 3. The team was very kind, helpful, always there to make sure we had everything we needed. I especially thank Francis and Innocent, our guides who always had good and friendly advices to make us reach the summit, Pascal for his always good mood and services, the friendly and so talented cook, Alfred and John for ensuring our comfort, Juomo for the great songs, our personal porters...
It was a great human and challenging experience! Landscapes were also incredible with sea of clouds, glaciers etc. It was incredible!!
Thank you for this amazing experience!

After repeatedly reviewing Follow Alice's videos dedicated to Kilimanjaro, I chose Lemosho road, for 7 days. I arrived at the hotel (Lindrin lodge) three days before the start of the climb. I had time for acclimatization and also to explore the nearby town of Moshi, with a company guide. I also enjoyed the wonderful setting of the hotel and its gardens - full of flowering shrubs, exotic trees and lots of birds! The food was delicious and varied! I'm very glad I went earlier, it was very interesting. One tip - visit the KPOP store, but the one after the descent from Kilimanjaro!!! I am extremely pleased with the staff at Follow Alice! From the first to the last correspondence, they provided fast and adequate support...even for the smallest details!!! The professionalism of their guides was of utmost importance to the success of everyone in the group!!! It was very difficult to part with the Florence (The main guide) team at the end of the last day... I felt them like friends! The route itself was fascinating, with wonderful views at all heights, and the conditions provided - tents, sleeping bags, equipment - without any complaints! The food was extremely delicious.... I even try to replicate some of the salads at home....
I also want to mention the wonderful staff at Lindrin lodge - always smiling, always ready to help... Amazing staff! I would go back there again!
I recommend Follow Alice! I would join in on their other adventures too!

I recently had the incredible opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro, and I cannot thank FollowAlice enough for making this adventure unforgettable.

From the moment I reached out to FollowAlice, their expertise were evident. Their sales staff Tine patiently answered all our questions, and always followed up with emails. They planned every aspect of the trip, from arranging transportation to providing detailed itineraries and packing lists. Their attention to detail ensured that I was well-prepared for the climb.

One of the standout aspects of FollowAlice’s service was their choice of local guides. Our guides were not only knowledgeable about the mountain but also incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout the trek.

The porters were exceptional, tirelessly carrying our duffle bags and setting up camps with remarkable efficiency and friendliness. And the chef cooked delicious meals.

A memorable moment was when we reached the summit just as the sun was rising – a breathtaking experience that was perfectly timed thanks to the well-planned schedule.

I strongly recommend FollowAlice to anyone planning a Kilimanjaro adventure. Their expertise, dedication, and personal touch made this trip truly extraordinary.