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 that 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 that 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 all phenomenal.
The time spent trekking from the different villages (Dole, Goyko, Pangboche etc. etc.) before heading to the BC of Ama really was remarkable. Our Sherpa guide did everything he could to ensure the logistics were arraigned well in advance of our arrival.
The climb of Ama itself was such a wild experience. Between safely climbing the yellow tower and grey couloir along with the hours of planning discussions that took place 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 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

I was very fortunate to join Andrea and Norbu on their new Kangchenjunga trek. I knew this was going to be an incredible trip with amazing and professional people and… + Read More

Florence Perrin from Canada

I was very fortunate to join Andrea and Norbu on their new Kangchenjunga trek. I knew this was going to be an incredible trip with amazing and professional people and I was not disappointed to say the least. From the moment I landed in Kathmandu to the moment I flew back home, I felt honoured and so lucky to have been part of this adventure full of emotions and extraordinary moments that will forever stay with me.
Our little team bounded very quickly after hours of driving on all sorts of road conditions. Then we walked and walked for the next 2 weeks away from any type of vehicles, roads, computers or cell phone connection. Just you, your team, nature and the kindness of the Sherpa people along the way. In every village we were welcomed with tea or kata (Nepali scarf) and greeted by beautiful scenery.
While we were making ourselves comfortable in the lodges or in our tent, Pasang, our cook would make miracles in preparing our meals under any conditions. I never ate so well on a trek and for that matter, I would definitely recommend WYE for their amazing cooking skills…as a Swiss when you have aromate on the table, you’re already in heaven…!!!!!! Without mentioning the cheese fondue at 4200m that just blew my mind. Huge thumbs up as well to our porters who did an incredible job of carrying our staff in any type of weather and trail conditions.
Travelling with Andrea and Norbu was an extraordinary adventure. Not only you feel safe as Norbu guides you along the different paths, manages the unknowns and deals with some unexpected landslides, you also feel the passion he has for his country and the joy he gives off. I loved walking hours along Andrea’s side talking about any topics that would pop up in our minds while being surrounded by 7000m to 8000m peaks. I felt very privileged to be by their side visiting families, friends or schools they built or sponsored.
The immensity of the Himalayan Mountains, the spectacular scenery, the incredible kindness of the people, and the beauty of travelling in such remote areas fills you with gratitude and peacefulness.
Thank you so much Wild Yak Expeditions for an extraordinary trek and unforgettable memories.

Florence Perrin from Canada

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

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