Teamhike reviews

We have been traveling with the Teamhike team for several years now, always with 3–4 children aged 7–14. Coming up with and organizing an interesting, engaging trip for a group like that is no easy task, but they always manage it! The itinerary is packed and fascinating, tailored to the character of each destination: its cuisine, customs, culture, and more. There is precise timing, backup options in case of bad weather, and comfortable travel in specially prepared jeeps. The children forget about their gadgets and look around eagerly, hungry for new experiences, while the adults' phones practically overheat from the number of incredible photos of the places we visit! After every single trip, we spend another six months talking about it and asking, "Where are we going next?"))) Is that not the best? Lake Baikal, Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Murmansk, Altai, Mongolia... It seems there is nowhere these people cannot go! New itineraries are constantly being added. The Teamhike team are true professionals! From now on, we are traveling with them, and I recommend them to everyone!

I have personally known Teamhike since August 2023. Since then, they have guided us through magical adventures in Bashkiria, at Lake Baikal, in Karelia, and on a river rafting trip on the Oka River. The organization is always outstanding ???????????????????? If something goes wrong with Plan A, whether because of the weather or other circumstances, there is always a Plan B. They always take an individual approach, even on a large group hike ❤️‍???? For example, we do not eat pork, so they prepared chicken and beef for us))) They also handled many different logistics issues. Bashkiria changed everything in my life. Alexander is always there ❤️ Lake Baikal will stay with me for its ice breathing, its beauty, nights spent on the ice, and wonderful company. The kids were simply happy. River rafting on the Oka is the perfect adventure for athletes ????????‍♀️ We paddled almost 30 km and loved the emotions, speed, and thrill of finishing among the top five. We are already planning the mountains of Ingushetia, New Year's Murmansk, and of course Kamchatka. The team always has everything under control and always has everything planned ???????????????????? Thank you to Alexander and the entire team for an ocean of positive emotions, a boost of energy, endlessly beautiful photos, and incredibly happy memories from our trips ????????????

Hi everyone! I traveled with Teamhike on a winter trip to Lake Baikal in February 2025. It was so wonderful that I can't wait to go again: new places, positive energy, and unforgettable highlights! I loved absolutely everything. 1. Lake Baikal is truly a place of power. It captivates and amazes you, and there's more to it than you can take in. It reveals something different to everyone. 2. Alexander's team is first-rate. They were so involved and shared the adventure with us so fully that all we had to do was relax and enjoy ourselves. They took care of everything. Even the weather couldn't stop them. That's impressive! And if something doesn't go to plan, it only means one thing: there's an even bigger plan! (Teamhike's motto.) 3. The food was excellent, with an amazing range of flavors: buhler, buuzy, and yak-meat chebureki were incredible. You have to try them! If you haven't been to Lake Baikal yet, choose Teamhike. You won't regret it! I'm sure everyone will discover something special for themselves. Lake Baikal will definitely hold a special place in your heart, and the trip will bring you plenty of positive energy, excitement, and unforgettable highlights! Teamhike, I'm coming with you to explore new places. Kamchatka, wait for me. I'll be there soon!

The trip was brilliantly organized, with an interesting, action-packed itinerary and a wonderful team. Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island were magnificent, as always, in winter! The comfort level was high, making this a great option for both a family vacation and a solo trip. Many thanks for the trip! I'd be happy to travel to Kamchatka with such a warm, welcoming group.

I want to start 2025 by remembering the best trip of my life. Honestly, I'm not exaggerating one bit! The best thing that could happen to you is Kamchatka! “...Oh, oh, this strange place, Kamchatka; oh, oh, the sweet word ‘Kamchatka’...” There are no words to describe this place. It's something completely incredible, unexplored, and impossible to explain. I think, above all, it's a place that makes you rethink things and want to truly live, not just go through the motions. You can feel the power of nature and the value of life when you climb to the foot of the crater of Avachinsky Volcano, where the Earth is literally breathing. It's incredible. You feel like a tiny cog in a vast universe, and your life is a true gift! It's not just the realization of who you are and what the world and life mean that leaves you stunned. It's the extraordinary beauty, too. It completely takes you in and makes you feel like a local, as if you'd lived here your whole life and your past life never existed. The trip's incredibly packed itinerary makes it possible to immerse yourself completely. One day you're just arriving in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city that seems full of people ready to end it all; the next, you're climbing Vachkazhets and seeing bears in the wild for the first time. Then you meet the Pacific Ocean and spend the night on Khalaktyrsky Beach, all in just one day! And Kamchatka keeps revealing itself in the most incredible ways, making all your dreams come true. My heartfelt thanks to Sasha and his amazing team: Vovan, Nastyukha, and Natasha, you guys are the best! The trip was organized and run flawlessly. Thank you! I'd also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy New Year. May 2025 bring you as many trips and new discoveries as possible. Be happy! ????✨

A huge thank-you to Alexander and the whole team! This was the most action-packed vacation I’ve ever had. We saw a bear and climbed Avachinsky Volcano, where the views and the natural formations were breathtaking. (Be sure to bring gaiters; the descent is very uncomfortable without them.) And what a fun, friendly fishing trip by boat, with fish soup, crab, and a charming captain! Surfing in the ocean was great. Paragliding was out of this world! And of course, there was the romance of staying in a tent under the stars by the ocean, with a campfire. (The beach is popular and has a stylish cafe, a toilet, and bathhouses with hot tubs. We went there too and had a wonderful time overlooking the ocean.) Special thanks to our guide, Natasha! She was calm, attentive, and very polite, and played great music in the jeep that I now associate with Kamchatka. The team cooks delicious meals and puts up the tents themselves. Everything runs smoothly! The guesthouse was more like a proper hotel, with comfortable beds, tasty breakfasts, and laundry facilities. Now I want to take another trip with this team. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation!

My trip to Kamchatka with the Teamhike team made a big impression on me. The itinerary was so interesting and varied that every day was full of excitement. I don’t think I’ve ever had such an action-packed vacation. Kamchatka’s incredible natural beauty amazed me, but even more than that, I was able to face my fears and challenge myself with the team. Climbing volcanoes, seeing bears, paragliding, surfing in the cold Pacific, and spending nights in tents on the beach were all firsts for me. A huge thank-you to Teamhike for the excellent organization and support!

The Kamchatka tour exceeded all my expectations in terms of the highlights, the people, and the emotions. The Teamhike team adapted the itinerary to the weather and the group’s condition, so we were able to see all the most interesting places: Avachinsky Volcano, Gorely Volcano, fumarole fields, and incredible waterfalls. A group tour in the outdoors was a real revelation for me. Now I’d love to have that experience again!

We traveled to Kamchatka with the team in August 2024. It was a wonderful trip. Alexander and the team picked the best weather windows (and almost seemed to arrange the weather themselves :) and packed two volcanoes (Gorely and Avachinsky), the Vachkazhets mountain range, a boat trip with fishing, time to relax in Malki, a waterfall, the Valley of Geysers, and, of course, Khalaktyrsky Beach into one week. Thank you! It was great!

We went to Kamchatka and had an amazing time! Thanks for the highlights!

August 20–28: a family tour to Kamchatka with Teamhike. A long-held dream came true for every member of the family. Our group consisted of two parents who were no longer very sporty, and our two adult children, who convinced my husband and me to make the trip and organized everything from A to Z. What can I say? The beauty is incredible. No photo or video can capture how it feels, even though our family has traveled extensively around the world and across the country. You should know that you’re going for the pristine nature, not a 5+ star all-inclusive hotel. I’m especially saying this to independent, mature travelers. It’s a chance to remember your student days, with hikes and evenings around campfires on the coast. Why? Believe me, you’re unlikely to find natural scenery like this anywhere else. Be ready for rough roads if you want to reach places where no human foot has ever trodden. In that respect, our family would especially like to thank Nastya, who drove us around all week in the Teamhike SUV. She was tactful, patient, and an excellent driver on difficult roads. We felt safe and at ease with her. That’s the verdict of the three drivers in our family, two of whom have 30 years of driving experience. On the plus side: a packed and varied itinerary for such a short trip. We had time to see and climb volcanoes, hike 7–8 km each way to waterfalls, visit incredibly beautiful lakes, discover hot springs and even try them out, take in the power of the OCEAN and its incredible views, feel like locals in beautiful coastal bays while staying in tents, and fish in the ocean. One important thing: it’s great that Alexander has his own vehicles for the group, which makes it possible to change the itinerary as Kamchatka’s very unpredictable weather shifts. The weather really puts you to the test. But if you’re visiting Kamchatka for more than just a quick photo op, believe me, Kamchatka will hear you and won’t keep testing you with rain, fog, and wind for long. Alexander listens to the group and adapts to different needs throughout the tour. On the downside: the issues were minor and related to individual people. In any case, our family is sure they were one-off situations. We raised them privately, and we’re confident they’ll be taken on board. The main thing is that we made our dream come true, and all four of us are equally HAPPY. Looking through all the photos and videos from the trip brings back the emotions we felt with every fiber of our being. Believe me, once you’re home, you’ll quickly forget the physical exertion, the pace, the lack of sleep, and the limited comforts, but the warm feelings and incredible highlights will stay with you. One last thing: listen carefully to your guides on the trail. Bears and foxes may cross your path (we saw them), and they’re the real deal. P.S. We can confirm all the reviews about how moving Lake Baikal is. Our family fell in love with it on our first visit to Olkhon Island 10 years ago, and that love has lasted every time we’ve returned. What’s more, during our Kamchatka tour, we found at least three natural features that reminded us of Olkhon Island. Which ones? We’ll leave that as a mystery for those who have yet to discover Lake Baikal and Kamchatka for themselves.

Early March 2024, wintertime Lake Baikal. The crew showed us all the beauty of the lake in winter. They did their best, and succeeded, in taking us to places when there were as few tourists as possible, including spots where there was hardly anyone at all. They arranged a night out on the ice so we could hear Lake Baikal’s voice. It was great talking with the crew. We loved it, really loved it. I’ll definitely travel with them again to Kamchatka, Sakhalin, and Altai. You won’t go hungry, and the food is delicious and varied.