Tour in general: 100%
Program: 100%
Accommodation: 100%
Guide: 100%
Vehicle & driver: 100%
Perfect in every way. Michal is exceptional to plan with, and Dawa's logistics are faultless.
We spent 18 days, hiking Heart of Bhutan and Soi Yaksa trek.
We normally travel independently, which is not an option for Bhutan, but there was nothing we would have done differently, and we never felt that we were "on a tour". The 3star accommodation, meals and vehicles were up to and beyond expectation. I was skeptical about late November, but it was perfect, blue skies and few tourists. Glad we took Michal's advice.
Guide Sonam and driver Sangay were great company and anticipated our needs before we asked for anything. We all had a lot of fun together.
The trekking team were considerate and good company also. Very nice to have someone carrying a hot lunch and endless snacks. I am fit but in my 70s, so I appreciated Sonam carrying my drinking water on the big ascent days!
We walked off the Jomolhari Soi Yaksa trek on November 30, probably the last for the season, after having seen only 3 other trekkers. No rain, no wet trails. Zero problems with altitude, which we attribute to the 12 enjoyable hiking days to get thoroughly acclimatized, explore Bhutan and meet people.
You've paid the airfare, had your vaccinations and got into shape, so why not stay a few extra days? The 2 trekkers we met had aborted their treks due to altitude difficulties, having only been in country 2 days prior.
To summarize: great planning advice and services. Remarkably good value and fabulous memories.