Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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  Yasmine5.0•February 2026
  I completed the Annapurna Base Camp trek with local operator Icicles Adventures, organised through the Adventure...
  I completed the Annapurna Base Camp trek with local operator Icicles Adventures, organised through the Adventure People. From the early process of choosing a tour to book, through to the very end, I was incredibly impressed with their professionalism and quality of service. TAP customer service was excellent, and then the team on the ground was wonderful in making sure I was safe and happy throughout the 9 days on the mountain, as well as the days before and after the trek in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Puja is an outstanding guide, and any other travellers would be lucky to find themselves in one of her tour groups. From the start, she took the time to get to know me, what I am interested in, and how I like to travel, and she went out of his way to try to maintain that. The trekking days were organised meticulously, from timing the walks each day, arranging meals and guesthouse bookings, and ensuring I knew what to expect from day to day. I was given plenty of time to adjust to each new altitude, and each day of hiking was not overly strenuous. During my trek I came across others who were attempting the hike in less time, and most were showing some symptoms of altitude sickness, but thankfully with this careful planning, I was able to avoid this. Throughout the trek Puja was able to provide interesting history and anecdotes about where we were or other places in Nepal, adding to my experience. She also took the time to take photos along the trail and share these with me as extra mementos of our time. We had one day of bad weather towards the top of the trail, and Puja was able to adjust our itinerary slightly to ensure we didn't get caught in the snow storm. My porter was also professional and friendly, and I felt like I had a very supportive team behind me, which was nice as I was the only person booked in to this particular tour. The guesthouses were basic, but with the sleeping bag and down jacket provided by the tour company, I was able to get warm enough at night. Food along the trail was simple, but nutritious. I brought snacks along with me, but barely needed these, as I felt the three meals provided daily were adequate for my energy output. Overall, this was a wonderful tour, a great experience, and I hope to be able to return to Nepal to complete more treks with this company. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a fantastic and safe journey to Annapurna Base Camp.Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
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  RaymondNgai4.5•January 2019
  I did the trek in December. It was off season but for me it was the best season to go. The trek and the teahouses...
  I did the trek in December. It was off season but for me it was the best season to go. The trek and the teahouses were not crowded so my guide can find me single rooms easily. The weather was perfect. You don't feel cold during the walk especially in low altitude, so most of the time I wore only 1 or 2 layers. When facing the sun It was actually quite hot. Only when we reach the base camp it was about -4°C at night, though it can be -20°C during bad weather. I am 28, I did regular trekking in my country but mostly in low altitude. The ABC trek reaches about 4100m so altitude sickness was a bit concern for me before the trip. I have met many people along the trek and most of them can reach above 3500m without feeling ill. It was the last few hundred meters of climb did people start having headache. But none of us require further treatment after taking pill or just having a rest. This is not a difficult trek and the roads are well indicated. No way-finding skill is required for the trek. But do expect to climb A LOT of steps:) I finished the trek in 8 days. The longest day required 6-7hrs of walk. For people who do not have regular exercise can also finish the it by making more stops in the teahouses. I think 9-10 days can be quite comfortable. The teahouses along the trek are luxury in my standard. Hot food, cold drinks, hot shower or even wifi are served(may have to pay). You can purchase purified water all the way up, so most of my carries were clothing only. A little bonus is that there is a hot spring in Jhinu. It really helps after I am not good at describing the scenery but for me the trek is very rewarding. The most beautiful part is after Deurali. You begin enter the alpine area and being surrounded by the Annapurna Massif. The view is just extraordinary. It's not like anything if you haven't seen these 7000m+ mountains. In good weather you can see the glowing sunset and sunrise casting on those mountains, and the starry night as well. Indira, Hari, Shiva and my guide Surya are very kind and responsible people. Before and during the trip I maintained close contact with the office. They took care of everything and especially they rearranged the schedule and accommodation for me due to flight delay. They treated me more like a friend than a client. My whole experience was trouble free and I will definitely return to this beautiful country again.Show more
  Traveled in December 2017
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  Bumpy5.0•November 2018
  Harry customized our tour to make sure we had the most pleasurable experience. Several times the tour did not go as...
  Harry customized our tour to make sure we had the most pleasurable experience. Several times the tour did not go as planned like when the plane ride was cancelled due to bad weather, Harry immediately had a contingent plan. Same with during the tour when we decided to take a different route, Harry was able to arrange for the accommodation. Of course, accommodation in the tea houses were spartan but the hotel in Pokhara compensated for it. Our most memorable experience so far.Show more
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  Traveled in April 2018
  

  Reply from: Icicles Adventure Treks & Tours (P.) Ltd.

  Dear Bumpy and family Thank you so much for your wonderful review. All the Icicles Adventure staffs deeply appreciate our guests taking time in their hectic schedules to write about us, its range of activities and services provided. We are grateful to get support from you Best regards Hari Icicles adventure treks and tours

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  SimonFritzl5.0•November 2018
  If you want to do tours, trekking or mountaineering in Nepal- you can't go wrong with Icicles Adventure. My boyfriend...
  If you want to do tours, trekking or mountaineering in Nepal- you can't go wrong with Icicles Adventure. My boyfriend and I took part in the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking along with one day sightseeing day tour in Kathmandu at the beginning of November and it was the best experience we had during our whole Asia trip. I wasn't too sure what to expect and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the level of service, coordination and attention to detail given by Icicles Adventure. Very good company with very good team. Thank you so much Indira, Hari and Ram Gurung (our guide) for making our trip memorable. Thanks to Icicles Adventure, we will never forget our trip :)Show more
  Traveled in November 2017
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  DanielClark5.0•November 2018
  It was my second trip with Icicles Adventure and without a doubt they continue offering dedicated services from...
  It was my second trip with Icicles Adventure and without a doubt they continue offering dedicated services from fooding, lodging to transportation and extra inclusions. Now it has become my habit that before heading to explore Nepal Himalayas I clear all of my questions and doubts with Indira. She is really quick with emails. I was met by my guide Bheg Gurung at airport terminals and was never needed anything to worry about throughout the trip. My hotel Woodland at Kathmandu was also great with nice food, clean rooms and nice hospitality. My trek through the Tikehdhunga to Annapurna base camp was fantastic even though I had some health problems. I fell sick, it may be due to local unboiled water. But it is another story. They really took very good care of me and I successfully accomplished my ABC Trek. Every other thing went smoothly without any disturbances. During my trip I made some best friends forever with whom I will be in contact and I hope I will come back next time soon. I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to use their professional services again and recommend them to others.Show more
  Traveled in April 2014
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  nepal5.0•October 2018
  best company in Nepal
  Traveled in November 2017