MT Sobek Reviews 

I greatly enjoyed the Kurdish Iraq tour because of the quality of the guides; Dr. Layton's expertise. experience, contacts nd commentary made it a memorable experience.

However, MTS should have assessed the composition of the group snd removed, or altered the hike and kayak ride.

Dr. Layton did the best he could in getting a quality guide for both....but you should have vetted the age and ability of our group, which was your responsibility, and this would have demonstrated to you that those two items could have been eliminated, At the very least the hike should have been a flatland or gentle scenic hike...the hike was scenic but very difficult for everybody...luckily one couple who could not have made it the first 50 feet opted out. Also, the kayak trip...an in snd out paddle - no scenic destination in a kayak was pointless and the shore was very difficult for everybody...snd I was the only experienced paddler.

It seems to me when you have a small group you can work more closely to customize with your local guides.

Otherwise...due to Dr. Layton, with his knowledge, experience and contcts, made the trip wonderful,

And to lend context to this review; I have done USDA work in Iraq for decades so I know the value of the experience we received.

My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic trip to Scotland in August, 2021 (of course, sunny warm weather was an added bonus). Our guide, Craig, was the best with whom we've ever traveled - he was a wealth of Scottish folklore, songs and history. The MT Sobek itinerary covering the northern mainland as well as Isles of Skye, Harris & Lewis was always interesting with varied terrain and sights. Members of the group with differing abilities were accommodated. Hotels were all comfortable and meals were wonderful. We highly recommend this trip!

Alpe-Adria was a fantastic trip. The scenery was amazing and the route picked up a variety of areas from the top of the alps in Austria through the Julian Alps of Slovenia to the coastal hills above Trieste. The accommodations were all excellent with great hosts and staff in all the inns and hotels. The meals were all great as well. Some great memories of great meals in great places with the team. The guides are critical to the success of a trip and our guides were great. They were knowledgeable on the region including geology and flora but also the history. They were also adaptable to the different strength levels of the team and, at times split the group by ability which I felt was appropriate so that it was challenging enough for those who wanted to push but fun for everyone. The guides were great how they flexed in dealing the changing rules on Covid as we moved from country to country. We always felt safe and well cared for in terms of the Covid risk. A great all around experience. I’d love to provide constructive feedback but I don’t have any to give. First rate. I know we’ll do more Mt Sobek in the future.

We love these hikes and we have been lucky enough to have excellent guides and experiences on all three of our hikes. The cultural and gastronomic experiences outside of the actual hiking have also been amazing!

The Camino de Santiago trip was amazing. The guides were well prepared, extremely knowledgeable, caring, fun to be around, and shared some fantastic stories. The arranged hikes were beautiful and interesting. And there was so much food! And espresso! And wine! We could tell a lot of care and planning went into this trip. We will definitely travel with MT Sobek again.

Wife and I have been on two MT Sobek trips in 2021 (Ireland North to South and Galapagos Adventure Cruise on Galaxy). Both were excellent…knowledgeable, personable, helpful guides, organized itineraries full days…never a dull moment

We’ve taken two journeys with MTS and had a good experience both trips.
Walking Japan was an excellent introduction into the Japanese culture.
The guides were personable, knowledgeable and fluent in English. The only criticism was lack of time to visit museums but that would have taken time from the cultural experience.
Julian Alps hiking was also a nice intro into a less traveled (at least from my American experience) area of the Alps. The accommodations were very good, the guide excellent and personable and also fluent in multiple languages. A more strenuous trip for sure but well worth the effort. Hiking trails were appropriate to the group’s experience and ability. As an aside the Covid concern was properly addressed (September 2021) and pre return travel testing seamless.
I certainly will be traveling with MTS in the future.

My husband and I have participated in many trips that have introduced the culture, people, and adventures of various countries. Each trip has challenged us physically and never left us disappointed in our abilities and the adventure.
This is a top notch group with the best of local
guides taking us off the usual beaten trail and offering a unique experience. From the initial
Interest and trip planning, to the departure home, Sobek takes care of the traveler and is available every step of the way. We travel with Sobek exclusively.

Best trip ever from food to excursions and the knowledge of the guides

We booked the Tour du Mont Blanc departing in September 2021. As can be expected, the lead-up to the trip was a bit nerve wracking with Covid restrictions changing constantly. We don't know if we were lucky or if it's typical, but the trip turned out perfect. We had a great guide, terrific driver, very comfortable accommodation, good food, challenging but doable routes, and the weather was good most of the time. We'd do it again in a heartbeat as it was a magnificent trip and we thank MT Sobek for the great experience.

The guides were spot on. The itinerary was an nice mix of hard days interspersed with easier days and had lots of variety. The accommodations and food were excellent . All in all not much to complain about!

We’ve hiked the Pyrenees and the Haute Route and walked the Camino. Besides the staggering beauty of the locations, the trips were amplified by highly competent and professional guides. They are the most amazing aspect of traveling with MTS. They are great mountain people with a knowledge of history, the location, and landscape. Every detail is thoughtfully managed.

I have used Mt. Sobek for several serious hiking tours since 1995. Always a great experience with talented guides and fabulous scenery, food, etc. Mt. Sobek is one of the few companies that still has great trips for intrepid travelers looking to explore unexplored corners of the world!!

My friends have travelled with Mt. Sobek previously , so I tagged alont on a trip. The guides we had were the absolute best, and were very aware of every person and situation.. the only I will have to say is that Mt. Sobek and I have different ideas of 'Exposure'.. Would definitely use them again.

Excellent trip! Super guides made the top grades possible on several trips. Carla H. and André R. we’re superb.

My trip was perfectly organized and completely turnkey. All I did was show up and have fun! Guides were excellent. Accommodations were excellent and also historic which was a big plus. One overnight was in a castle! Awesome! Staff at MTSobek are personable, knowledgeable and helpful. I have two trips already signed up with MT Sobek for the coming year and I'm contemplating a third one as well. I would definitely recommend MTSobek as a trip provider to my friends and family.

Excellent trip, excellent guides. Highly recommended.

The Classic Tour de Mont Blanc is truly a must-do trek that ranks up there with the best scenic hikes in the world. MTSobek added to the experience by delivering a fantastic itinerary under the expert guidance of Danny Garcia. He not only provided a safe and well informed journey but added personality and fun to bring the group together in a cohesive way to create many great memories. I can't recommend this trip highly enough.

I joined the Iraqi Kurdistan cultural tour led by Dr. Douglas Layton. It was an unforgettable experience. The tour was very well organized. There was a nice balance of archeological site visits, experience of contemporary culture, and even hiking and kayaking! Dr. Layton's lectures on the bus were very informative and educational. The local guides made sure every our accommodations (in very fancy hotels) and everybody's requests were taken care of very smoothly.