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Melinda Joy Friesen
Melinda Joy Friesen
2023-10-24
This was an INCREDIBLE experience!! I've tried to join Ian Taylor on a couple of prior excursions but the details didn't end up working out. So when the stars aligned, they really aligned! Hence 5-stars! :0) That being said, everything was top-notch, the accommodations - remarkable, the trekking and training - high level, the leadership - invaluable.
Denise Parkinson
Denise Parkinson
2023-10-18
One of the best treks I have ever done. Ian Taylor Trekking took care of our groups every need. I finally got to realise a dream and trek the Inca Trail with Ian Taylor Trekking. They got us all the way to the spectacular Machu Picchu. We were safe, well fed (delicious 3 hot meals a day and snacks), tents waiting for us every night. The best thing was the guides, Percy and Endson who helped us every step of the way. This was an experience of a lifetime. Thank you Ian Taylor Trekking!
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
2023-10-13
We just completed the Lemosho route climbing Kilimanjaro. It was amazing. I could not think of anything to make it better. The whole team was like a family and care about their work. The guides were knowledgeable and patient. The strategy to help everyone win and make it to the top is spot on. Was beyond expectations. Thank you Team!!!
Laura MacDonald
Laura MacDonald
2023-09-29
I researched several companies before opting to choose Ian Taylor Trekking for our trip to summit Kilimanjaro and after an amazing 8 days on the mountain, I can confirm it was an excellent decision. Not only were our initial introductions to Laura and Ian confident and welcoming, but their communication throughout planning our trip was second to none and they were always prompt to answer any questions, or set up zoom calls to chat through any concerns or questions we had. The team they have put together in Tanzania is phenomenal. We only seen a small part of that with our team of 21 looking after the 4 of us. John and Amani were both excellent guides. Amani in particular made the effort to take us around Arusha too and proved to be an excellent source of information, particularly in the museum of natural history! The knowledge and experience of both guides are a credit to Ian Taylor and we learned so much about the history of Tanzania and about the mountain itself with it’s variety of wildlife and flora on offer. They also ensured our safety on the trail, monitoring our oxygen levels and providing tips on how to stay healthy! I think both were also glad they didn’t have to cart Laura off the mountain at any point despite her jokes of calling the helicopter to come and fetch her – although we have no doubt they would have done so if needed! Thanks again to you both for making our trip an absolute canter!! We all hope you are singing the song we taught you on all of your subsequent trips… “Here we go again, we’re on the road again….!” The wider team; what can we say; to Mafunga and Kennedy will both make excellent guides when they get their certificates. They were constantly ensuring we were awake, well hydrated, washy washy’d and provided excellent service with their manners and serving our meals with their chat. They are an excellent addition to the team and we wish them all the best as future guides! Saeed our chef and Salmeen his sous chef, thank you for the wonderful options you provided us over our 8 days. Who knew that cucumber soup would taste that amazing or that you could get chicken and chips halfway up a mountain?! We were well fed with 3 courses a day, a wide selection of food and hot water close enough to being on tap when needed! Thanks to Edwin, for always ensuring there was “no trouble”, looking out for both our gear and us. The top man! To the rest of the team, Saddam (thank you for setting up camp for us every day), Jafari – definite shout out to you for dealing with the toilet!! Amoussa – Our dancing dish washing frog! Javid, Frank, Yuma, Ali, Othman, Adriano the Rastaman, Aliakin, Alan, Dale, Yusuf and Amari. Thank you to you all for being so upbeat, kind, supportive and professional – passing us on the trail, giving us fist bumps, words of encouragement and ensuring our gear, tents and everything else in between made it to each camp safely. Everything you guys done in the background did not go unnoticed and we are so grateful for all the work you put in to support us on our trek! (Apologies if the spelling of your names isn’t quite right!) It would however not have been possible without you all. Ultimately, it comes down to the people that make for a successful trip and the team we had are up there with the best. They are all wonderful ambassadors not only for Ian Taylor Trekking, but also for the mountain itself and Tanzania. Their love for their country as well as the passion they all showed for their jobs has absolutely rubbed off on all of us and we have taken away some amazing memories to cherish forever. Absolutely a life changing experience, made possible by the whole team and we look forward to our next adventure with Ian Taylor Trekking!
Marcus Schmidt
Marcus Schmidt
2023-09-29
Mount Kilimanjaro changed my life with the Ian Taylor Trekking team in Tanzania. I couldn't have done it without them! Laura's response time and coordination skills made this massive trip a breeze! Once we landed we were met by the nicest team and had an unforgettable experience. Will be using them again for our next trek!
Lhakpa sonam Sherpa
Lhakpa sonam Sherpa
2023-09-16
The Ian Taylor trekking is one of the best trekking company in the world ,so every people's have many More dreams and everybody need to success that's dreams so that's possible in Ian Taylor trekking so i humble recruitment you everybody's can contact with Ian and laura, make success your dreams, (Visit beautiful Nepal ) Sonam Sherpa
Melina Billskog
Melina Billskog
2023-09-14
Doing Kilimanjaro with Ian Taylor Trekking is the best and only way to do this itinerary. The number one Kilimanjaro guide assisted by the number one Kilimanjaro crew is an understatement. These guys were truly excellent and superseded all expectations. They worked so hard every waking hour to take care of us, with big smiles on their faces, catering to all our needs and beyond. A team of 45 of them for 8 of us!!! On a trip like this how you pace the group, how you instruct people to drink and eat for the mountain, so they acclimatize properly and have adequate energy, is of vital importance to the well being of each guest and to the success of the trek. And in this task our guide and assistant guides were no short of exceptional. I felt great throughout the entire trek thanks to their attention to detail. I thought it was a bit much but on summit night I realized why we were doing everything we were doing all along! We had the perfect plan and the perfect execution! We felt supported literally every step of the way, we had one crew member per trekker on summit night. Five hours of trekking to climb 1000m/3000ft a distance of 4km or 2.6 miles. Everything was very methodical, we stopped every hour, we had hot tea, our pace was perfection. We got to Stella Point with still enough energy to make summiting feel easy after that last push. My favorite part was when they started singing for us to take our mind off of the hardest part of the climb. That was so so helpful and just so sweet of them. We reached the summit elated, we laughed, we cried, we hugged! What an amazing trek! And it didn't stop there. Because if you are going to climb a mountain you should know that the way down is even harder! Good thing Ian had made it a point to train for descending!!! And of course the remainder of this fantastic journey was equally perfectly planned and executed. Thank you Ian Taylor Trekking for the trek of a lifetime!
Max Davidson
Max Davidson
2023-09-14
I can’t say enough good things about Ian Taylor Trekking. The staff could not be kinder, more knowledgeable, or more accommodating. The days are filled with fun—from singing in the morning to telling stories at meals. The staff knew our names on the first day, and it did not go unnoticed. I can’t recommend ITT enough. This will be the trip of a lifetime!!
colette brown
colette brown
2023-09-14
Completed the Classic 5 Day Inca Trail with Ian Taylor Trekking and WOW what can I say, the experience was incredible from start to finish. We felt thoroughly informed and prepared before the trip and the team in Peru were exceptional from the moment we landed at the airport. The whole team work so hard but always with a smile, you can tell they are very happy to be working for ITT and it shows in everything you experience. From a 5am cup of coco tea to happy hour popcorn the people and small touches really set Ian and his team apart. Thanks to you all.
Paul Coughlan
Paul Coughlan
2023-09-11
Ecuador - Cayambe & Chimborazo - I've just returned from my 5th adventure with Ian Taylor Trekking and once again the experience was absolutely amazing! We had the pleasure of having both Ian & Laura on this trip and together with all of their Mountain Guides, Drivers, Hotel/Lodge staff etc. they helped to create a great spirit amongst the entire team. Everything was so well planned from the information flow pre-trip to the excellent on-site training on the mountain. The food and accommodation were amazing. Ecuador is a stunning country and well worth a visit! The views from the summit of Chimborazo will stay will stay with me for a long time. As an other reviewer mentioned, the majority of people on this trip were returning customers, this in itself speaks volumes of the quality of Ian Taylor Trekking. Thanks again Ian , Laura & Team for an incredible experience!

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