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Absolutely amazing from start to finish everything was 100% brilliant
Transport accommodation guide cannot fault them
Arti was great very welcoming and great in communicating
Thank you for your hospitality

I’ve just returned from the Norwegian Fjord trip and it was an amazing experience. The kayaking, wild camping and hiking were all excellent and our trip was brilliantly guided by Tuure who created a relaxed and friendly environment throughout for everyone
Great memories and friendships developed and I would highly recommend this trip as a way to experience the Norwegian Fjords

What a fantastic long weekend! I booked a single place and met a wonderful group of people.

Our guide, Sandra, was exceptional. She made sure that everyone was well fed and happy with the kayaking and hiking pace; offering great insights and history of the area - thank you so much Sandra.

I have been on many guided trips over the years and must say this has to be one of the most memorable of them all.

The fjord itself was so beautiful...it looked like a painting…my photos don't do it justice.

Getting picked up at Stavanger and dropped off at the stunning hut location made the whole journey so easy (same for the return day).

The hut wasn't some tiny garden shed, it was a large wooden cabin in a very pretty bay, with comfy a bed and all mod-cons - I slept well every night.

If you're considering this trip, don't hesitate, I promise that you won't regret it :)

What an amazing adventure! We had such a great time! Sam, our guide was excellent! Such a lovely, friendly chap who took time to get to know everyone. His cooking and portions were great! Really knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone, even a very wet day did not detract from the fun! Loved it!

Long story short: I Do NOT recommend it.

The longer version:
We were told in the description (and also in the emails) that we would be going at a pace that would allow us to complete the 24-hour challenge — and we trained for that too.

Well, we failed pretty much the whole thing at the beginning, at Ben Nevis. We were nowhere near the advertised pace.
Yes, we know there are always slower people in the groups, BUT we were held back several times. The whole thing was extra slow, very-very far from the original itinerary.
Later, some people turned back at Scafell Pike, so we had a chance to achieve our goal.

The most outrageous thing happened at Snowdon: the guide adjusted the pace to the people who had already dropped out of the challenge (because they didn't achieve the second summit), constantly sending them forward, while constantly holding back those still was in the challenge. We were told constantly, 'we are a team, we do this together'.

Well, as far as I can see - the goal is also in the name of the announced program: to complete the 3 summits in 24 hours. That is why we paid hundreds of £.

Not doing it for 26-27-28 hours, not for doing funny teambuilding event with those who dropped out earlier due to cardio problems. Ridiculous.

Quoted from your page: 'The guide will aim to set a pace which the group can realistically attempt to complete the challenge within 24 hours. This will mean a relatively fast walk with minimal breaks of no more than a few minutes to drink, have a quick snack or catch your breath. If you are well off the pace or struggling, the guide may need to make a call as to whether you can continue the challenge.'

It would be good to decide which policy you'll follow on future trips: 'If you can't keep up, please turn back', or 'Let's walk hand in hand, enjoying ourselves for 97 minutes longer than our itinerary recommends'.

Communication: there is still a lot of room for improvement.

We received a lot of automated emails before and after the tour, but we barely learned anything during the tour.

Receiving a 4 week training plan 2 days before the start, that's a new level of something.

The pick-up in Glasgow was adventurous. Two teams started, but there was no communication at all about it. Couple minutes before the pick-up, I was found myself in two different WA chats... different pick-up times+different places. Not bad, but not good either.

Real-life communication during the tour was pretty much zero: During the challenge, we didn't get any specific answers from the guide (e.g. the schedule of the breaks for the next 5-6 hour bus rides, or which way we climb on Scafell Pike)... the whole thing is frivolous.

It’s a bit disappointing to get multiple generic emails, but not a single follow-up from the guide — even a brief note from Skyhook addressed to our group would have meant a lot.

Final thoughts. Quoting your guide: 'It's not the end of the world if we don't make it.'
Well, maybe not — if you're doing this 7 or 8 times a season.

But for us, this attitude is deeply disappointing. Several of us traveled from abroad to take part. This wasn’t just a two-hour train ride and a casual drop-off at the pub of the station.

We can only hope he enjoyed his beer, since we didn’t get what we came for.

I booked as a solo female traveller and felt very safe throughout the trip. Prior to leaving I had a bunch of questions and the company was so patient answering everything I needed to know. Well.organised, well put together and extremely well run. Would deffo book again without hesitation. What a trip!!

I had a great time doing the National 3 Peaks Challenge. Fantastic experience, a real challenge and sense of achievement afterwards, it's given me the drive to do some more challenges in the same vein. Everything ran very smoothly, from the pick-ups and pre-challenge hotel stay to the challenge itself. Ours was a group of seven total strangers but the lot of us gelled and became a solid team very quickly. Richard was a brilliant and experienced guide, kept us on track and on pace while sharing his abundance of outdoor knowledge, and credit to our drivers Darren and Paul who kept us rolling between peaks. Highly recommended.

It was a fabulous trip, well managed and led. I would recommend it to all.

Just returned from my 5th Skyhook trip. Exceptional trip. Our guide Rebecca went way above and beyond what would be expected of a guide. The location, food, accommodation, transfers, equipment, scenery were all excellent. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Skyhook and their partner company, Nordic Paddling are a great combination.

Great customer service and communication. Fantastic guides. I'd 100% recommend travelling with Skyhook.

Got to admit, in a world of scams I was dubious.
Everything went as planned. Everyone turned up when they should and we all got to the summit.
Would highly recommend

Our family of 5 ( ages 21 thru 50) recently completed the 5-day Salkantay trek with Inkayni Tours thru Skyhook, and it was an unforgettable adventure! Our guide, Paul Cano, was exceptional - knowledgeable, passionate, and proud of his Peruvian heritage. He kept us safe and entertained throughout the trek, even when things got tough (like when I got sick for 2 days and my wife twisted her ankle!).

The food was incredible, thanks to Chef Cristobal and his assistant Clever. The porters and horses did an amazing job carrying our belongings, and the scenery was breathtaking.

If I have one suggestion, it's to break up Day 2 (Salkantay) into two sections. It's a long and challenging day, and a bit more pacing would make it more enjoyable.

We opted for horseback riding on two occasions (to Humantay Lagoon and Salkantay Mountain), which was worth every extra penny (bring CASH - u will need it). It allowed us to enjoy the scenery without excessive strain.

Overall, Inkayni Tours provided an outstanding experience. I highly recommend Paul, Cristobal, Clever and the entire team. Can't wait to come back to Peru!"

- Guide: 5/5
- Food: 5/5
- Porters/Horses: 5/5
- Overall Experience: 5/5

Sam the guide was amazing, the scenery was breathtaking and also the challenge made it all worthwhile

Amazing.
Our 2 guides Billy and Reg were very experienced, knowledgeable, hard working and patient.
I'd thought that the wet forecast would dampen the joy of this trip but it was a brilliant experience anyway. The scenery us stunning and remote. The padding was hard work but not beyond those reasonably fit.

This was such an amazing trip. The local guides Dado, Eva, Anten, Toni and Mitch were all excellent giving us not only excellent guidance at all times but great history and interesting facts about the local area. The Kayaking was a great introduction to the beautiful town of Omiš, the kanyoning challenging but so beautiful that you forget about the challenge and the rafting was a wonderful fun way to finish an epic adventure. Apart from the above you still get lots of time to explore Omiš, or just relax on the beach. It was truly an amazing adventure. I’m still smiling. The team in Omiš go above and beyond to look after you 10/10

Truly a great trip, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hospitality was great throughout, and the guides provided a great service. I highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to challenge themselves.

Experience leaders . Good accomodation and food. Know your strength and weakness before you go. Quick drying clothes especially on wet day's. Slovakia excellent for trekking

I’ve just come back after spending the last 5 days exploring Scotland with a great bunch of people and I’m missing it already and looking at what adventure to go on next! The trip started near Fort William where we were met by our guides Bill and Reg. After sorting kit and being briefed, we were soon on our way canoeing 100km over 5 days to Inverness. Bill and Reg are absolute dime’s and made everything run so smoothly - along with the rest of the group it was a pleasure to spend the last week with them! The weather was the typical Scottish weather but added to the whole experience! The food and snacks were plentiful and spot on .. with Reg cooking up some delicious one pot delights each night. Great experience and not many days you can say you’ve canoed and camped on the shores of Loch Ness. Thank you for such a lovely trip.

Amazing trip - cannot recommend highly enough! Very well organised, incredible glamping tents, amazing guides - thanks Dan and Tobias. Went as a solo traveler and came back with an amazing bunch of new friends.

I have to say that this is a fantastic trip, though it is not to be underestimated. Days 2 and 3 of this trip are big mountain days with lots of height gain and loss, particularly on summit day, and in my opinion a high level of fitness is needed. The first night in the guesthouse in Imlil was lovely. The beds were firm but clean and comfortable, and the hosts very friendly, with excellent food. We met our two guides in the evening, and they led us off to the high refuge after breakfast on day 2, a six hour hiking day, constantly gaining altitude the whole way, with some tough sections. The guides throughout were excellent, though one had a slightly faster pace than the other when at the front, which put us under a bit of pressure from time to time. I apologise I dont have their names to hand. The high refuge was as you would expect from a mountain refuge in the Alps, clean but basic sleeping arrangements, decent food, and amazing views. It was very busy, but we were well looked after by the guides. Summit day began with breakfast at 3pm, and we left for the summit about 3.40am, arriving around 7am on the summit, our whole group made it. We stayed around 30 mins on the summit, then what followed was a quite tricky descent, it is very slippy with scree, I advise walking poles as a must. We descended right back to Imlil, which meant a very very big day, and everyone was exhausted by the time we got down, with many people having slipped on the way. This wasn't my first 4000m mountain, but it was for many of the group, and served as a good intro to altitude.