Thank you Wild Yak team for your warm hospitality and expert guidance on our expedition to the summit of Manaslu! I appreciated your professional approach to expedition preparation, base camp… + Read More

Annabelle Aspinall from Australia

Thank you Wild Yak team for your warm hospitality and expert guidance on our expedition to the summit of Manaslu! I appreciated your professional approach to expedition preparation, base camp equipment, acclimitisation, skills development and camp clean up. Thank you for catering for my allergies as well! Your team was clearly respected among peers for its experience, proactive approach to safety and considerate approach to the mountain communities. I am grateful to be part of your climbing community and look forward to many more expeditions in the future.

Annabelle Aspinall from Australia

Since being home, I’ve taken an extended amount of time and reflected quite deeply on the experience. The time spent with your team, either in KTM or on the Mountain,… + Read More

Gregory from USA

Since being home, I’ve taken an extended amount of time and reflected quite deeply on the experience. The time spent with your team, either in KTM or on the Mountain,  for me, was a very moving time. From meeting Norbu at the airport, the few days in Kathmandu to the Heli ride into Sama. The beginning of the trip was nearly perfect.

The time on the mountain with the team and the details they managed that allowed us to maintain a high level of overall health and focused spirit was something I hadn’t expected. From the warm accommodations at base camp- our sleeping tents, dining tent and overall camp location was wonderful. Each meal prepared by the kitchen was outstanding along with the care provided by the base camp team.

The rotations up and down were thoughtfully planned out and brought a new level of experience each time. Our climbing Sherpa’s knew the mountain so well that I had little concern in reaching our objective. Summit day with Ang Nima is still very detailed in my thoughts. From the deafening silence of the Mountain on this day, to the smiles Ang Nima brought and the countless other climbers at the summit..

…this day will stay with me for a very long time.

Quite honestly as I’ve reflected on this experience it brings me elongated moments of joy each time. The land of Nepal, the WILD YAK Team, and most importantly Manaslu itself have elevated my love for climbing and being in the mountains. This wouldn’t be achievable without the WILD YAK Team.

Gregory from USA

My first 8000er! I have failed to reach the summit of GII and Broad Peak so far. The reason for this was organizational shortcomings on the part of the organizer…. + Read More

Michael from Austria

My first 8000er!
I have failed to reach the summit of GII and Broad Peak so far. The reason for this was organizational shortcomings on the part of the organizer. Therefore
I deliberately looked for an alternative provider. In a 3 Sat broadcast, I became aware of the Swiss-Nepalese company WILD YAK.
It’s a small team, but they proved to be very reliable and efficient.
The accommodation in the hotels in Kathmandu was very luxurious, and the helicopter flight to and from base camp went exactly as planned. I found also the service in the high camps particularly great and helpful. We didn’t have to worry about melting water and cooking, but were served food, tea
and lemonade right at our tent doors! This saved us time for resting and packing and made the high-altitude tours much easier. Thanks to an accurately predicted weather window, we reached the summit of Manaslu in just 3 weeks after arriving at Base Camp! I am very grateful to the professional team at WILD YAK for my first 8000er and would highly recommend the company!

Michael, Vienna

Michael from Austria

We had a wonderful stay in Nepal, where Andrea and Norbu overcame uncertainties with ease and confidence. The logistics, key to the expedition’s success, were perfectly organized, with every detail… + Read More

Victoria from Switzerland

We had a wonderful stay in Nepal, where Andrea and Norbu overcame uncertainties with ease and confidence. The logistics, key to the expedition’s success, were perfectly organized, with every detail and need taken into account.
The team’s working conditions are excellent.
All of this allowed us to completely disconnect and immerse ourselves in the landscape and culture, even when the air was thin.
For those seeking authentic, thoughtful, and respectful travel in Nepal, I highly recommend WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS!

Victoria from Switzerland

Climbing Saribung on skis was a unique experience—perfectly organized and simply fantastic. Thank you! ⛷️🙏

Sanna M. from Switzerland

Journey off the beaten path… It was only the beginning of a greater, wilder promise. Venturing off the beaten path led us to the very edges of the world —… + Read More

Alexandra from Switzerland

Journey off the beaten path…

It was only the beginning of a greater, wilder promise.

Venturing off the beaten path led us to the very edges of the world — where the landscapes seem to gather, in XXL scale, all the raw beauty of Europe.

For two weeks, only our fellow expedition members and a few fleeting animal silhouettes crossed our path. This journey, a total immersion into the heart of Nepal, revealed another reality: a sky scattered with millions of stars, an absolute silence long forgotten by our daily lives, and a landscape so magnificent it felt almost unbearable — as if beauty itself had joined forces with the discomfort of altitude.

And with every step, one certainty: under Norbu’s calm guidance and Andrea’s reassuring presence, there was never anything to fear. They were there — discreet, steady, unshakable. Trust was absolute.

With my eyes closed, without a moment’s hesitation, I would leave again tomorrow.

Alexandra from Switzerland

Sometimes experiences are priceless – and that’s exactly how I felt on my last expedition with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS on the Kyajo Ri. From start to finish, this trip was… + Read More

Dreams That Money Cannot Buy from Switzerland

Sometimes experiences are priceless – and that’s exactly how I felt on my last expedition with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS on the Kyajo Ri.

From start to finish, this trip was a harmonious interplay of adventure, respect and connection. I was particularly impressed by the way WILD YAK emphasised the importance of respecting nature. Every step was carefully chosen to protect Nepal’s breathtaking landscape and preserve its pristine beauty.

Equally remarkable was the involvement of the locals. Our encounters with the local people were authentic and enriching. Whether through shared meals, the exchange of stories or getting to know traditions – it was tangible how much WILD YAK respects and supports the local culture. This commitment made the trip not only unique, but also sustainable.

WILD YAK combines Swiss precision through Andrea with Nepalese organisational talent through Norbu and his team in a way that is more than just a perfect expedition – it is a tribute to the mountains and their inhabitants.

‘Dreams that money cannot buy’ come true when respect, nature and people are in harmony.

Susanna

Dreams That Money Cannot Buy from Switzerland

We were truly spoiled by the extraordinary WILD YAK Team. A great team and a wonderful atmosphere among everyone. Thank you for all your hard work in organizing this event. + Read More

Thierry from Switzerland

We were truly spoiled by the extraordinary WILD YAK Team. A great team and a wonderful atmosphere among everyone. Thank you for all your hard work in organizing this event.

Thierry from Switzerland

Tashi and the entire team were amazing. WILD YAK was my joy throughout the adventure! Thank you so much!

Serge from France

I had a great experience summiting Mönch in August 2024 with Wild Yak! Before the trip, Andrea was very responsive and answered all of my questions, making the booking process… + Read More

Casey from USA

I had a great experience summiting Mönch in August 2024 with Wild Yak! Before the trip, Andrea was very responsive and answered all of my questions, making the booking process easy. Jerome was a great guide and helped lead me to a successful summit. I’ll definitely keep Wild Yak in mind for future adventures!

Casey from USA

What can we say! Incredibly varied landscapes, a fantastic team and unforgettable memories. Thank you to the WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS Team for the perfect organisation and the opportunity to discover… + Read More

Damien & Cristiana from Switzerland

What can we say! Incredibly varied landscapes, a fantastic team and unforgettable memories. Thank you to the WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS Team for the perfect organisation and the opportunity to discover this country in a sustainable way, with respect for nature and the local people.
Thanks again for everything, it was a fantastic and unforgettable trip. 🙂

Damien & Cristiana from Switzerland

We had the pleasure of participating in an unforgettable Dhaulagiri Trekking with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS that I highly recommend to every adventure lover. Andrea and Norbu’s professional organization and planning… + Read More

Susanna from Switzerland

We had the pleasure of participating in an unforgettable Dhaulagiri Trekking with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS that I highly recommend to every adventure lover. Andrea and Norbu’s professional organization and planning were immediately noticeable. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, sharing not only their knowledge of the region but also their passion for nature. Another highlight was the delicious food served during the trek. The culinary skills of the cooking team were impressive. The food was fresh and varied. Grace fitg 🙂

Susanna from Switzerland

Our WILD YAK Dhaulagiri trek was characterised by a diversity of landscapes, climates and sensations. The WILD YAK team accompanied us, supported us and guided us in an efficient and… + Read More

Eric from Switzerland

Our WILD YAK Dhaulagiri trek was characterised by a diversity of landscapes, climates and sensations.

The WILD YAK team accompanied us, supported us and guided us in an efficient and caring way.
I recommend this adventure to people who want to challenge themselves and experience different moments, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

You’ll be overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape and the kindness and humility of the locals and WILD YAK guides.

I would like to thank WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS for organising and managing this adventure.

Eric from Switzerland

One late afternoon, Chantal (on the eve of her retirement) came home from work and said to me: “My colleagues asked me what I wanted to do for my retirement…. + Read More

Chantal & Thierry from France

One late afternoon, Chantal (on the eve of her retirement) came home from work and said to me: “My colleagues asked me what I wanted to do for my retirement. Well (yes, she has a bit of a Provençal accent), I told them we were going to Nepal to see the schools and the new Butterfly Help Project boarding school!”

My dreams of a getaway to Crete, where we’d be quietly sipping iced coffees between two steps overlooking the big blue, vanished in one fell swoop. I’m a mountain guide and regularly work with Andrea in the Alps. So to go to Nepal, just like that, at the end of a summer season, was a bit like asking the youngest child to play the violin piece he’s been trying to master for the hundredth time all year long.

It’s different here because the objective differs from just doing a trek or climbing a summit.

We met the children in their boarding schools around the Kanchenjunga region! It was a walk through lush forests, with fascinating waterfalls around the bend in the high path, and when we came back down to the river, it absorbed us in the roar of its surge! Magical and almost bewitching! All this was to arrive in the village of Ghunsa at 3700 m altitude (Norbu’s village of origin), where we met the children in their school. We then took the same route back to the school and boarding school in Lungtung, where other children were waiting for us with necklaces of flowers and white scarves, which we received with great emotion and gratitude. 

Our high points were these unforgettable encounters, tinged with great emotion. The language barrier slowly disappeared as we exchanged smiles, shy gestures, curious but warm glances, and drawings. We also shared songs, swapping beautiful Nepalese songs for Joe Dassin classics accompanied on the ukulele. We were won over by the teachers and staff of the Butterfly Help Project’s schools and new boarding school, who are committed to the well-being of the children daily.

Naturally, we were accompanied on the ground by a fine WILD YAK Team: Kesang, Eské, and Pasang, who became close companions as the days passed. They surrounded us with their kindness, attention, and professionalism. And what can we say about the lodges, which welcomed us in the local tradition and with that famous Nepalese smile from the heart!

Thank you to WILD YAK for this tailor-made experience!

 

Chantal & Thierry from France

You two and your team of organisation: you, Norbu, Nimma, Tashi, Furi, the porters, the cooks, you are just amazing and I would love to see you all again next… + Read More

Kilian from Germany

You two and your team of organisation: you, Norbu, Nimma, Tashi, Furi, the porters, the cooks, you are just amazing and I would love to see you all again next year or the year after.

Kilian from Germany

Magnifique trek vers les lacs turquoises de Gokyo, au départ de Lukla en passant par Namche Bazar. Le soleil de la vallée du Khumbu contraste avec la grisaille suisse de… + Read More

Kristin from Switzerland

Magnifique trek vers les lacs turquoises de Gokyo, au départ de Lukla en passant par Namche Bazar. Le soleil de la vallée du Khumbu contraste avec la grisaille suisse de ce mois de novembre. Une formidable aventure humaine, entourée par Andréa et nos deux guides Tashi et Chhongba, toujours à l’écoute, empathiques, sans se départir de leur bonne humeur. Une prise en charge individuelle, aux petits soins pour chacun.e d’entre-nous. Un fabuleux esprit d’équipe, une belle cohésion, un encadrement sans faille, y compris depuis Katmandou par Norbu tout au long du trek. Le retour à la capitale, ses klaxons et son traffic incessant sera éprouvant. Pendant quelques jours le temps s’est suspendu, comme les nombreux ponts rencontrés lors de notre périple. Empruntés par des troupeaux de yak et surtout de dzopkyo (croisement entre un yak et une vache) mais aussi des mules qui donnent le rythme de la marche.

Kristin from Switzerland

I discovered a fabulous region. 11 days walking in the Sagarmantha National Park. From Lukla to Gokyo lake, then the Renjo La pass at 5360 metres with a breathtaking view… + Read More

Laurence B. from Switzerland

I discovered a fabulous region. 11 days walking in the Sagarmantha National Park. From Lukla to Gokyo lake, then the Renjo La pass at 5360 metres with a breathtaking view of the highest peaks, including Everest.
Thanks to WILD YAK and Andrea, we were able to do it in good conditions. We received invaluable advice on how to reach the high altitudes safely.
Many thanks and we’ll do it again.
Laurence

Laurence B. from Switzerland

I have to say thank You, Thank you Norbu and a big thank you to the Team of WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS. As it was my third experience in the Himalayas… + Read More

Rolf from Switzerland

I have to say thank You, Thank you Norbu and a big thank you to the Team of WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS.

As it was my third experience in the Himalayas and first time with you, as the Organisator of this really exciting adventure, i can say, really well organized, carrying, feeling any time welcome and safe.

It starts with my arrival in Kathmandu, the warm Welcome at the Airport, selected Hotel for one night, as well as the introduction and briefing done by Norbu Sherpa for the upcoming trip.

Once we arrived in the Valley of Upper Dolpo Region, we met your local Team with a huge smile.

The following days we went up to our base camp, just bellow 5000Meters. The way the team cared about the members and the staff is really unique and very well done with a lot of empathy.

Once in the Base can’t, it was time to prepare for the summit push up to 7248Meters. With a good planning and a good weather forecast we reached the summit on September 21st, 2023. It is an experience ONCE in LIFETIME. I personally felt safe and well guided any time, the Sherpas had a close eye on us, but never stopped or blended us on them – we could do our speed and summit as we felt comfortable with.

Thank you very – very much for organizing this exciting trip and adventure.

Rolf from Switzerland

Ciao Andrea, Namaste Norbu, Hallo Fluri & Hello to the WILD YAK Family! Dear all, I hope you’re all well. I’m running late, but I’d like to thank you all… + Read More

Giovanna from Switzerland

Ciao Andrea, Namaste Norbu, Hallo Fluri & Hello to the WILD YAK Family!

Dear all,

I hope you’re all well.

I’m running late, but I’d like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful experience I had in Nepal. Everything went really well, the weather was wonderful and I had no problems with the altitude or anything else. It was a trek tailor-made for me! THANK YOU!

Thank you and see you soon for another great adventure…

Ciao Giovanna

Giovanna from Switzerland

I did the Gokyo trek last November. Simply magical. For the itinerary and for the organization which was exceptional. So my recommendations: don’t hesitate, just go for it. The WILD… + Read More

Malika from Switzerland

I did the Gokyo trek last November. Simply magical. For the itinerary and for the organization which was exceptional.
So my recommendations: don’t hesitate, just go for it.
The WILD YAK Team is just wonderful.

Malika from Switzerland

The expedition took place in very good conditions, with a young, dynamic, attentive, and very welcoming team of Sherpas. It was a pleasure to climb with them! Bravo also to… + Read More

Léo from France

The expedition took place in very good conditions, with a young, dynamic, attentive, and very welcoming team of Sherpas. It was a pleasure to climb with them!
Bravo also to the cooks who were able to satisfy our European tastes throughout our stay in a very well-equipped base camp.
Reaching the summit without oxygen was the icing on the cake, even though the climb proved to be really challenging!
Guillaume and I already want to go back, maybe to Ama Dablam this time 🙂
Thank you to the whole WILD YAK Team !

Léo from France

We had a great time exploring the Mont Rose massif with Thierry, a reassuring and friendly WILD YAK guide. We had already had the opportunity to adapt our outing to… + Read More

Jacques G. from Belgium

We had a great time exploring the Mont Rose massif with Thierry, a reassuring and friendly WILD YAK guide. We had already had the opportunity to adapt our outing to our desires and preferences. Definitely an experience to recommend!

Jacques G. from Belgium

I’m very happy that I arraigned my climb of the Monch and the Jungfrau through WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS! From the very start of the process through the end of the… + Read More

Doug from USA

I’m very happy that I arraigned my climb of the Monch and the Jungfrau through WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS! From the very start of the process through the end of the climbs, everything came off without a hitch. They were responsive to questions and easy to work with. My guide was great and a pleasure to climb with. Im very happy with my decision to use WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS.

Doug from USA

Many thanks to the whole WILD YAK Team!! We had a fantastic, well organized, individual trekking tour to Everest Base Camp. The trip was perfectly planned, tailored to us and… + Read More

Michaela & Magdalena from Germany

Many thanks to the whole WILD YAK Team!! We had a fantastic, well organized, individual trekking tour to Everest Base Camp. The trip was perfectly planned, tailored to us and safety was always the priority. We enjoyed every day with our very friendly Sherpa and our porters. In particular, this personal contact has made this trip something special! We dream of planning our next trip to Nepal with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS!

Michaela & Magdalena from Germany

My first 8000, and not the least! Chosen based on a Swiss success in 1956 and accompanied by a top team, I was lucky enough to climb (and descend) this… + Read More

Lionel Delessert from Switzerland

My first 8000, and not the least! Chosen based on a Swiss success in 1956 and accompanied by a top team, I was lucky enough to climb (and descend) this majestic summit. WILD YAK is a family with respectful values, not the commercial ones so often encountered these days. Traveling with them is a guarantee of quality and an unforgettable adventure! Trek like an expedition!

Lionel Delessert   from Switzerland

We are back home in Canada and would like to thank you for organizing our trip. We had an extraordinary trip. Your entire team did an exceptional job of making… + Read More

Maurice & Mathieu from Canada

We are back home in Canada and would like to thank you for organizing our trip.
We had an extraordinary trip. Your entire team did an exceptional job of making our experience unforgettable.
Our two guides were very professional. Buddha took us to unexpected places and took great care of us. Kajy was very patient with us and attentive to our needs.
In conclusion, you have an extraordinary team and we will not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
Thank you for everything,
Maurice Plante

Maurice & Mathieu from Canada

My partner and I successfully summited the Dom with our guide Thierry Garnier this past weekend. It was a very long day, but we had the best experience. Thierry was… + Read More

Rohan Muir & Olga Ostrovsky from Denmark

My partner and I successfully summited the Dom with our guide Thierry Garnier this past weekend. It was a very long day, but we had the best experience. Thierry was an amazing guide; he is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable & experienced, organised & prepared, & always focussed on our safety. He really went above and beyond for us. Thierry is also the most friendly, kind & positive person and we are so glad that we not only have a great guide to call upon for our next adventure, but also a friend! Andrea expertly handled the organisation of the trip and we are very thankful to her as well. We can’t wait to adventure with Wild Yaks again!!

Rohan Muir & Olga Ostrovsky from Denmark

In just a few lines, I’d like to share with you my small and modest experience of trekking in Nepal. This is just my impression, but I sincerely invite you… + Read More

Mary-Jérôme from Switzerland

In just a few lines, I’d like to share with you my small and modest experience of trekking in Nepal. This is just my impression, but I sincerely invite you to form your own opinion based on your own experience.

It’s been more than a year since I experienced this extraordinary journey to Nepal, my first favourite country in Asia.
I chose to experience this ‘coup de coeur’ with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS, a highly professional and motivated company, and I haven’t regretted it. What I really appreciated about the organisation of this trek, and what is the strong point of this company, is the fact that it organises treks for small groups of 4 to 6 people. There were 4 of us, so it was ideal for me. What’s more, we were accompanied by Andréa and a Nepalese guide who spoke French. So we were able to share some really emotional moments and a lot of laughs.
From my arrival at Kathmandu airport until my return, I was taken care of by this very human company, passionate about what it does and so proud of Nepal, its people, its monuments to visit, its traditions, its landscapes and above all its mountains.

Day after day I let myself be tamed by this magnificent country, which, in the end, won me over completely.
After a 2-week immersion, I discovered :
– a country with smiling, hard-working, generous and above all positive men and women who have risen above the terrible earthquake of 2015.
– A country with such beautiful and endearing children. Thanks to WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS, I was able to meet some of them and their families, because the directors of WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS have set up an association called “The Butterfly Help-Project” which, among other things, supports Sherpa widows so that they can provide for their children’s schooling.
– a country with landscapes and mountains (and what mountains!!) of sheer majesty. I never got tired of looking at them. They’re inescapable, captivating and leave you with a deep sense of well-being. I was even able to tame the Gokyo Ri at over 5000m. It was a very moving experience.
– A land of gastronomy that more than delighted me. The menus in the lodges were as appetising as each other, varied and so succulent, and the lodges were so welcoming!

Thank you to the whole team at WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS who helped me make this dream come true. Not only was it a dream come true, it was also a wonderful lesson in human life that makes you want to help these children and simply want to come back one day…

Mary-Jérôme from Switzerland

A very close and very human contact, attentive to our desires and responsive, I really recommend! An unforgettable expedition.

Brian from Belgium

It was a smooth and pleasant experience with WILD YAK throughout the whole journey. The coordination and logistics were seamless before the climb. During the climb, Marcel was a very… + Read More

Lee from Singapore

It was a smooth and pleasant experience with WILD YAK throughout the whole journey. The coordination and logistics were seamless before the climb. During the climb, Marcel was a very good guide and made good judgement call on climbing Mönch first due to weather changes and was very helpful along the way to ensure that I reached the summit and descended safely too. WILD YAK is highly recommended and I would go to them again for my next adventure too!

Lee from Singapore

In collaboration with Wild Yak Expeditions and the Butterfly Help Project, my husband, my son and I headed to the remote Kangchenjunga Region to put in place a project that… + Read More

Florence Perrin from Switzerland

In collaboration with Wild Yak Expeditions and the Butterfly Help Project, my husband, my son and I headed to the remote Kangchenjunga Region to put in place a project that is close to our heart: building a sustainable agricultural ecosystem which includes apple trees, chicken and bees.

We knew we were in good hands with WYE for handling all the logistic, transport, lodging and material. As this was a particular trip combining trekking and the project, we were not too sure how everything would unfold and if we would have enough time and energy to complete it. Our doubts quickly dissipated when we saw everyone’s commitment, motivation and happiness. Not only our little team of 8 worked super hard but many villagers came to help and showed their support. It was just incredible and an amazing human experience.

We will be back in April for the next phase of the project and we can’t wait to meet again with the whole team, the villagers and the beautiful sceneries of the Kangchenjunga mountain range.

Thank you Andrea, Norbu, Kesang, Dawa, Pasang, Sila and Nopu for believing and making this project possible.

Florence Perrin from Switzerland

Wild Yak Expeditions truly exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire team is heartwarming, and they provided me readily available support in preparing for the Ama Dablam expedition up… + Read More

Melanie from The Netherlands

Wild Yak Expeditions truly exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire team is heartwarming, and they provided me readily available support in preparing for the Ama Dablam expedition up until the very successful end. The Wild Yak Expeditions staff is technically highly knowledgeable and very professional. I felt very safe with the technical sherpas during the expedition and I felt trusted for my skills. I highly appreciate it that they made sure I received the very best, every day. Wild Yak Expeditions’ outstanding service and organisation enabled me to realize my dream of climbing the Ama Dablam and reaching the summit safe and sound! Thank you so much to the entire Wild Yak Expeditions team.

Melanie from The Netherlands

Namaste, Still trying to find the right words to describe the trip. This trip has moved me on a Personal and Spiritual level that I had no idea existed. The… + Read More

Gregory Lesperance from USA

Namaste,
Still trying to find the right words to describe the trip. This trip has moved me on a Personal and Spiritual level that I had no idea existed. The entire WILD YAK Team from the Kathmandu team, Climbing Sherpas, various Lodge personnel (cooks, wait staff & lodge managers ) & the front office staff were phenomenal.
The time spent trekking from the different villages (Dole, Goyko, Pangboche, etc.) before heading to the BC of Ama was remarkable. Our Sherpa guide did everything possible to ensure the logistics were arraigned well before our arrival.
The climb of Ama Dablam itself was such a wild experience. Between safely climbing the yellow tower and grey couloir along with the hours of planning discussions to ensure a successful summit day just accented the attention to detail the WILD YAK Team gave.

Looking forward to another successful expedition!!

 

Gregory Lesperance

Gregory Lesperance from USA

Dear Andrea and Norbu, thanks again for the wonderful experience we had in Nepal on our trek to Gokyo in November 2021. We could not have dreamt of a better… + Read More

Sarah & Thomas from Switzerland

Dear Andrea and Norbu,

thanks again for the wonderful experience we had in Nepal on our trek to Gokyo in November 2021. We could not have dreamt of a better partner to discover the Everest region and its people.

Where to start ? From our very first talks about a trekking in Nepal to delivering an unforgettable holiday, WILD YAK  was flawless.

Norbu met us at the airport in Kathmandu, and after a few days there exploring temples and delicious Nepalese cuisine we flew to Lukla for our trek. From there we started our trekking to Gokyo and its stunning glacier lakes.

Norbu and the whole WILD YAK Team were incredibly attentive and professional. They know the mountain like no other.

Our guide Norbu was always one step ahead, making us feel secure and comfortable all along the way. You could tell that thanks to his experience, he would always know what we’d need to make us feel well. I’m not talking about “lowland luxury” like having a bottle of wine or other stuff frankly you don’t need on a mountain. I’m talking about the little details – from the hot water always ready on our table to fresh ginger and honey they bought for me in Namche Bazaar to help soothe my cough which I had brought from Switzerland. I’m talking about our guide Norbu telling me “I’m in room 21, wake me if needed” when my wife was feeling the altitude a bit on our first day sleeping at 3’500m.

On our last day, the ascension of 5’360m high Gokyo Ri would be the highlight of our trip. That is, before we realized Norbu organised a little surprise on our helicopter flight back from Gokyo: instead of taking the direct route we did an astonishing tour of the Everest area, a breathtaking flight that we will never forget.

Back in Kathmandu, we enjoyed a few more days rest, did some shopping, and finally flew back full of memories ?.

Dhanyabād WILD YAK friends !

Sarah & Thomas from Switzerland

Which summit ? Chulu Far East ? No, didn’t make it, – too headachey, too tired, too content just to bask in the sun and enjoy the view of the… + Read More

Sophia T. from Switzerland

Which summit ? Chulu Far East ? No, didn’t make it, – too headachey, too tired, too content just to bask in the sun and enjoy the view of the Annapurnas from High Camp, on that cloudless, peerless summit day.

But there were so many other high points on this trek:  the summit of Mont Blanc, a point at 4810m where we stopped to drink tea on our way up to the Kang La Pass. The pass itself, 5300m, where the clouds parted to reveal the stunning mountainscape and the valley so far below. Tilicho Lake, improbable bright blue underneath the dark blue sky, with the white mountains marching down one shore. The Annapurnas, our constant companions for ten days, blinding white and too high to comprehend, too beautiful, drawing the eye irresistibly. And the amazing granite cliffs of the Nar Valley, that would make any climber’s fingers itch to climb, with the river thundering below.

So many ‘peak happiness’ moments… Like Sarah and Seb’s magnificent grins when they got back to High Camp from their successful summit attempt. Our guide Nima’s gleeful laugh when he won at cards (he did sometimes). The old lady who sold us apples from her garden, and threw in some carrots and a beetroot, for luck. Our ever-patient, tireless porters, freed from their loads for once on the hike up to Tilicho Lake, darting around like children at playtime.

And when it began to rain in the last days of the trek, when all of us were tired, soaking wet and cold, we were struggling together in the mud, wading through waterfalls, clambering over half-washed-out bridges, helping each other over unstable landslides… and discovering what we’re really capable of.

So which summit was that again ?

Thanks to WILD YAK for such an unforgettable trip!

Sophia T. from Switzerland

What an amazing weekend. Even when the weather turned nasty – which it did, briefly – the WILD YAK Team stayed calm, decisive and confident. We zipped up our jackets… + Read More

Sophia Taylor from Switzerland

What an amazing weekend. Even when the weather turned nasty – which it did, briefly – the WILD YAK Team stayed calm, decisive and confident. We zipped up our jackets and sailed on through. The rest of the time it was just heavenly. And Andrea Sherpa-Zimmermann has a real knack for breaking the ice : complete strangers become old friends, within a few hours. I’m seriously looking forward to my next adventures with WILD YAK !

Sophia Taylor from Switzerland

I highly recommend Wild Yak Expeditions agency to all Trekkers and Climbers to be in the professional hands of passionate and specialized people for your trip in the Himalaya! I… + Read More

Sebastien from Switzerland

I highly recommend Wild Yak Expeditions agency to all Trekkers and Climbers to be in the professional hands of passionate and specialized people for your trip in the Himalaya! I personally had a great with them. Thank you Wild Yak Team

Sebastien from Switzerland

Thanks to WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS, last summer I was able to enjoy a magnificent weekend in the mountains, with the icing on the cake being the ascent of my first… + Read More

Mary-Jérôme V. from Switzerland

Thanks to WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS, last summer I was able to enjoy a magnificent weekend in the mountains, with the icing on the cake being the ascent of my first summer 4000.
I chose to experience this ‘coup de coeur’ with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS, a highly professional and motivated company, and I didn’t regret it.

From the time I left Täsch station on Saturday morning until I returned late on Sunday, I was accompanied by this company, which is very human and passionate about what it does.
For this two-day ascent, we were a small group of 5 people, accompanied by a guide and Andrea Sherpa-Zimmermann, co-founder and CEO of Alpes.

Everything was professionally organised. The supervision was just perfect. The guide was so human and, for those who know Andrea, true to herself, always listening to others, their needs, their desires, etc…

I set off to tackle Alphubel with complete confidence. The climb up to the Täschhütte hut on the first day allowed me to immerse myself completely in the group atmosphere and to feel the calm and professionalism of our guide, which reassured me completely for the rest of the trip.

The two experiences I had with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS were very human, and each time the participants were extraordinary, straightforward people who I felt I’d known all my life. It’s as if WILD YAK had a certain feeling for surrounding itself with people who, in the end, share many things in common and, for the duration of their stay, form one big family.
Once again, thank you to WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS for your professionalism, your simplicity and above all your humanity!

Mary-Jérôme V. from Switzerland

We had a great experience in the Alpes. It was a long standing wish to summit the mountains I have seen so often when I was here to participate in… + Read More

Jeroen & Andreas from The Netherlands

We had a great experience in the Alpes. It was a long standing wish to summit the mountains I have seen so often when I was here to participate in the marathon.

Antoine is an excellent guide and together we navigated the glacier and the mountain and solved problems we had with getting various crampons on our shoes. He is great guy and we were happy to have him as a guide. He even went back to Grindelwald to get other crampons.

So again we had a great time and I thank you (WILD YAK) for organizing everything.

Jeroen & Andreas from The Netherlands

A trip with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS allows you to access the heart of Nepal in all its cultural richness and profound natural beauty. Andrea and Norbu have lived the experience… + Read More

Louise Reilly from Ireland

A trip with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS allows you to access the heart of Nepal in all its cultural richness and profound natural beauty. Andrea and Norbu have lived the experience and use their immense local knowledge to create a unique, authentic tour, the memories of which will live on long after your plane touches back down on home ground.

Louise Reilly from Ireland

Mi experiencia con Wild Yak fue una super agradable sorpresa, un programa cargado de actividades en la naturaleza con un muy buen ritmo en la caminata, fue la primera vez… + Read More

Viviana from Columbia

Mi experiencia con Wild Yak fue una super agradable sorpresa, un programa cargado de actividades en la naturaleza con un muy buen ritmo en la caminata, fue la primera vez que experimente una sesion de yoga en la nieve, maravillosa experiencia!!! El equipo estaba compuesto de mujeres muy hermosas en todo sentido, yo recomiendo con mucho orgullo de tener esta experiencia con este equipo. Calidad de 100% recomendada para todo tipo de personas no solamente los atletas.

Viviana from Columbia