Basecamp Tours Reviews 57

My initial apprehension about booking Bulgarian based guides for a ski touring trip of Northern Iceland proved to be totally misplaced. Stan and the team from Basecamp Tours were incredible.

The team are highly qualified alpine guides and have extensive experience across Europe, Alaska, Canada, Japan and of course Iceland. Stan and Dimitar always made sure that we felt safe and found some incredible ski tours for us across the Troll Peninsula. They were able to pitch the daily tours to the perfect level for our group's ability/energy and were flexibly able to vary parts when blisters got the better of some of us at the end of the week.

They found us incredibly comfortable accommodation in Grenivik which was immediately on the fjord, facing the sunset, and which made end of day relaxation in the jacuzzi with a beer amazing. The accommodation was very well supplied which meant we could eat-in most evenings which was for us preferable to going out to restaurants.

We took a day off skiing and went to see lots of interesting places across the North of Iceland. Again, the guides were knowledgeable and eager to show us the region.

We arranged our trip as a private tour (we were 5 friends who tour together every year) but whether you on a private tour or one of their group tours I am confident you will have a fantastic time with Stan and Basecamp Tours.

Our guides, Stan and Dimitar, were simply excellent. We were a group of 5. They blended in as if they were long lost friends, listened to us, guided us and tour care of us. I would love to ski tour with them again. G and J

My first and third ski touring experiences with Maya and Stan were incredibly enjoyable and very well-organized. From the very beginning, I felt calm, cared for, and in safe hands, which truly allowed me to relax and enjoy the entire learning process.

Stan explains everything extremely clearly and patiently, creating a sense of confidence and support, and he manages to motivate in a very natural and unobtrusive way. Thanks to him, I learned a lot of new things and began to feel significantly more confident in my movements and decisions during touring.

During the outing itself, I was impressed by how well he assessed the situation and decided to adjust the route according to the conditions. This demonstrated high professionalism and responsibility, which made our experience even calmer, safer, and more enjoyable.

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The snow gods were kind this weekend — that's on them, not me.

But Stan and the Basecamp Tours crew being absolutely dialled in? That's every single time, no asterisk. Smart route choices, safety that never feels paranoid, and feedback that actually makes you better. The snow is a gamble. Basecamp Tours is not.

Very nice touring weekend with professional guide. Perfect choice of route.

It was well organized trip in Japan. Accomodation and local transport was on point. We had different tours every day, carefully considered based on the current forecast and circumstances.
Both Ivo and Mitko are great, we made good memories and good friends!

In the winter of 2024, Basecamp Tours helped me fulfill a lifelong dream — backcountry skiing in Alaska. It was two unforgettable weeks that left a deep mark on me. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, with a gift for finding hidden gems and knowing exactly when to hit them. As anyone who’s been there knows, the Alaskan slopes are both breathtaking and unforgiving, so having someone who could strike the perfect balance between safety and adrenaline made the experience all the more extraordinary. I’m already planning to join their upcoming adventures in Japan and Canada in the years ahead.

Unique experience. The contrast between volcanic wasteland, green lush meadows with sheep and horses, all kind of waterfalls and the biggest glacier in Europe combined in one place.
I was pretty much out of my comfort zone but this will be something I won't forget.
Thank you for giving us this great opportunity!

Mukthinath Yatra very good service

Awesome ski touring week in Iceland.

What made it possible was the excellent preparation from the guide (Stanislav) each morning before heading out: weather conditions, snow condition, how the group is feeling for the day, etc.

I would recommend this trip to any backcountry fan out there. Its different and will reward you in unexpected ways. Amazing views all the time - from the mountains and from the house.
I'd say it was a bonding experience for our group, including the guide (Stan), who felt like a longtime friend. You live together, cook together, have fun and overcome the tricky terrain as group.
Stan is a balanced professional who will look, plan, lead, advice, help - always there at the background.
Had the "plan B" ready for the days where weather was not good or the snow felt unsafe.

I’ve been out with Basecamp tours on 3 occasions - twice to explore Bulgarian backcountry on skis and once on a ski adventure in Iceland. The guiding team is the best! Very knowledgeable and supportive as well as fun. I highly recommend basecamp tours to anyone who wants to explore off the beaten track adventures!

Great organization with professional communication prior, during and after the event. Excellent touring guides done by Stan and Pesho who challenged and supported the group during the two days. The exact routes were selected on the spot considering the weather and the group condition. Really excellent experience that I can always recommend.

We had a great experience with Basecamp tours company. We were dealing with Mr. Shankar before arrival to Nepal. He provided us with perfect planning and was assisting our needs.
Everything was as planned, on time and exceeds our expectation.
The guide Pasang was really great, helpful, funny and full of life. His motto was "not to worry" ..
As the porter Mila was so nice and gentle too..
We highly recommend this company "Basecamp tours" for Nepal trip or Mount Everest trek.

Thanks to Stan and Dimitar for this awesome weekend despite the non optimum snow conditions and tricky weather. So important to rely on professional guides to find the safest and enjoyable route.
Can not wait for the next weekend !

Many thanks yet again to Stan for the two enjoyable days in the mountain. Stan was friendly professional and more than helpful - gave excellent instructions to each one of us individually and ensured we had a great time ski touring.
Despite the conditions of the weather and snow, Stan was highly professional. And it's not only the technical side that makes Stan and this course special but also the thoughtful and positive way he puts it across.
It was very much an absolutely fantastic weekend.

Great adventure, awesome scenery and superbly organized by Basecamp Tour (StanislavRadkov). Thanks to Stan, his knowledge, customer orientation, friendliness, and his professionalism, we had the best time possible during our 3 day hike.

A wonderful 3-day experience, on little-used trails that reveal the beauty of the Bulgarian mountains to the fullest. A professional guide who, apart from having a lot of knowledge about the mountains, also does not take unnecessary risks and I felt safe the whole time. I recommend Basecamp Tours to anyone who wants to get out of the comfort of the generally accessible routes and enjoy the majesty of the mountains.

We had an amazing touring weekend in Rila with Stanislav as a guide. Although weather and conditions were tricky, he found the right route and lines for our (very mixed level of stamina and skiing technique) group so at the end we had huge smiles on. Feelings of safety and friendly atmosphere add up to the experience, which I would definitely recommend and chose for myself again!

I participated in the course "Introduction to Ski Touring" for beginners. It is perfect for people who want to try how it feels to go ski touring. Stanislav is a great instructor and explained in detail what to do and what not to do and how to get the most out of such an experience. The weather and good snow made the day even more memorable. I enjoyed the experience and will go again! :)