4.8
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56
Type
Global operator
Service level
standard
Travelers age
12 — 65
Trip prices
$850 — 10,895
Tour languages
Unknown
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Recommend Japan hikes but not with Mt Sobek
First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfor...
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Thanks to MT Sobek this trip was seamless and truly enjoyable. The accommodations, logistics, and guides were all excellent. I always felt safe, cared for, and well ...
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The Everest Base Camp trek with MTS is one of the 'once-in-a-lifetime' ultimate challenges.
The best I have ever had
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Editoral Review of MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)
MT Sobek believes life is an adventure and adventure is life. They create, craft and share adventure travel experiences all over the world. The company was founded in 1969 and is one of the pioneers in the active, adventure tourism industry.
What Makes MT Sobek Stand Out?
- Local and expert guides
- Small group tours
- Adventure finder
- Support eco-friendly organizations
MT Sobek is made up of local and expert guides for each trip no matter the destination. Some travelers live in the destination of travel and are very passionate about sharing the beauty and adventure of their home. Other guides have made these destinations their second home and have personal, in depth knowledge of the region and culture.
Small group tours are a big part of traveling with MT Sobek. This gives travelers a more immersive travel experience. These groups allow for travelers to have a more one-on-one relationship with the expert guides as well as have more opportunity to grow in companionship with other like minded travelers.
It is super easy for travelers to find the exact trip that matches their travel style, destination and interests. MT Sobek offers an adventure finder which allows travelers to sort the trips to their specific desires. There’s sections to choose the desired destination, interest, activity level, departure date and duration.
MT Sobek makes an effort to support organizations that strive to better societies, cultures, nature and the destinations that MT Sobek sends travelers to. MT Sobek doesn’t want to just observe these destinations but rather actively support their preservation.
Who Will Enjoy Traveling With MT Sobek?
MT Sobek attracts like-minded adventurers that can be couples, families, or solo travelers. Age ranges vastly, from late 20’s to 70s. These travelers enjoy staying active outdoors with activities such as hiking, trekking, rafting, expedition cruising and safaris.
While physical activity and outdoor experiences is the primary focus of MT Sobek tours, exploration and cultural immersion is also another part of most tours. MT Sobek travelers get excited by the idea of experiencing authentic Sherpa culture in Nepal, learning about the Northern Lights and Viking lore in Norway or experiencing rich culture in the atmospheric Tibetan/Qiang villages in China.
If you’re the kind of traveling for whom a pair of hiking boots is just as essential to your travels as cultural activities, then the MT Sobek approach will be perfect for you.
Top Destinations
MT Sobek offers adventure travel experiences on all seven continents -- from the best Canada tours in North America to the most unforgettable vacation packages to Costa Rica in South America.
Some of their best known guided trips are to the rivers of Asia, Africa, and South America as well as trekking and hiking trips in the Himalayas. They also offer more relaxed itineraries, such as small-ship cruising in the blue waters off of Turkey.
MT Sobek Travel Style
The activity level on every MT Sobek tour is given a grade between 1-5. This will help you choose the style you want - whether you’re looking to take easy or give yourself more of a physical challenge.
Tours with MT Sobek that are graded 1 are the easiest, often focusing heavily on wildlife viewing activities, and cultural experiences. Tours that are graded around 2-3 are great for those who are new to adventure outdoor travel - including kids and older travelers. Trips are not hard and feature simpler and shorter duration hikes and other activities.
The more physically challenging tours with MT Sobek will be in the 4-5 grade range. If you have some experience already with longer distance hiking or kayaking and are used to elevation changes, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy trips in this range.
MT Sobek also organizes trips based on interests. These include cruising, cultural, family adventure, hiking & trekking, rafting & kayaking, wellness, wildlife & safari and women’s adventures to name only a few. This allows travelers to find the trip best suited to their interests and desires.
Most meals, all accommodations and transportation, are included during their tours - so if having ample free time is important to you, be sure to read the itinerary carefully. There will probably be a lot of time together with the group as well.
Why MT Sobek?
If you like to challenge yourself and experience an adventurous holiday, then MT Sobek is perfect for you. You enjoy getting your heart pumping with adventurous and outdoorsy activities. You enjoy adding another element to your travel experience whether that be culture, wellness or women focused adventure.
Travelers can rest assured that they are getting top of the line adventures in some of the best destinations. MT Sobek has won multiple awards and is the official travel supplier to New York Times Journeys.
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About the company
Mountain Travel began with the belief that there is a little bit of adventure in everyone. The early days were fueled by the passions of outdoor enthusiasts who loved exploring wild places. 40 years later, we offer almost 200 adventures to destinations worldwide.
Expert Guides: When you venture into foreign lands, tackle snowy peaks or raging whitewater, you want the best guides at your side. With decades of experience in the field, MTS guides offer inspirational enthusiasm, exceptional leadership, and sheer volume of knowledge (better than any guidebook!).
What makes us great!
At Mountain Travel Sobek, we are driven by two philosophies.
One is the credo by which we have guided our company for over 30 years. Mountain Travel Sobek is a continuing experiment in discovery: of new lands, of exotic cultures, and of wondrous wildlife far from fences and highways. We believe the best way to bring to light the marvels of nature, the people of the world and ourselves, is by traveling in small groups—treading lightly with responsibility and sensitivity—while enjoying firsthand the boundless beauty and variety of our miracle planet.
The other is our philosophy for you, our client. Plan nothing, enjoy everything. We take care of all of the logistics so that you can have more time to do what's most important: relax, enjoy the experience, and have fun!
Active Unique Itineraries
Our adventures are planned with reasonably paced itineraries, incredible attention to detail, and the right mix of fun, learning, and challenge that ensure a memorable vacation. You will find our adventures physically active and culturally rewarding. Whether you ride a camel in Rajasthan or climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, you'll experience firsthand the cultures and environments of the region you are visiting. And after a long day of adventuring, we ensure you a comfortable night's rest in deluxe accommodations from regional inns to our own private camps.
In keeping with our founders' adventurous spirit, Mountain Travel Sobek is constantly seeking innovative new trips throughout the world. You will always find an array of new trips to exotic locales in our trip list in addition to the classic adventures for which we are renowned. So whatever your level of adventure, there is a Mountain Travel Sobek adventure just right for you.
Small Groups
You're probably wondering about the people with whom you'll share your adventure. Chances are, they're a lot like you. Our guests come from all walks of life and are spirited travelers who share a passion for our wonderful world. They range in age from their late 20s to mid-80s, reminding us all that you can never be too young or too old to have fun!
Our groups are intentionally kept small—usually less than 15 people—to allow you a more intimate experience with the people and wildlife you encounter on your Mountain Travel Sobek adventure. With such a small number of people, we can take advantage of many unexpected invitations and opportunities that would be impossible with larger groups.
Our guides often have very close ties to the local community and we are readily welcomed into the lives of the local folk. We may be invited to share lunch with a Turkish family or visit an artist's studio in Tuscany. Don't forget to ask us about the time we spent Thanksgiving at a Fulani "festival of the cows" in the Dogon lowlands of Mali—now there's something we won't soon forget!
Private Adventures
Our Private Adventures are an incredible series of itineraries designed especially for small groups, whether it be families, couples, or treasured friends. These selected trips are ideal for reunions with family or old friends, a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary - and can you imagine a more exotic honeymoon?
Like all Mountain Travel Sobek trips, you can count on an adventure that reflects Mountain Travel Sobek's time-tested commitment to authentic, personalized experiences and world-class service.
Customized Adventures
You can either book your group on one of our scheduled departures, choose your own dates for one of our regular trips, or let us create a special trip hand-tailored to your specific needs and wishes. If you can imagine it, we just might be able to make it happen!
Safety
Our safety record is unparalleled (good to know if you're stepping into a river raft for the first time or planning to trek in the high mountains of Nepal). The guides are fully trained, our equipment is state-of-the-art, and we continually monitor conditions with our worldwide team of outfitters to make certain every trip is run safely and with the highest standards of quality.
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