Teamhike reviews

A huge thank-you to Sasha’s crew for the unforgettable trips we’ve taken together! Uzbekistan, Kamchatka, Lake Baikal in winter! Absolutely amazing! We travel only with true professionals. I highly recommend joining the crew on a hike. They’re just fantastic! Sasha, thanks again for Lake Baikal. See you in Altai, and then maybe Mongolia, or Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. We haven’t decided yet. We want to see it all as soon as possible with you as our guide and hear your stories along the way!

An amazing way to travel! We went to Kamchatka in 2021. We recommend it to everyone. A trip like this would be impossible to do on your own, without a group!

We went to Kamchatka in 2021 with my 15-year-old son. We love hiking and have seen many beautiful places, but we both agreed this was the most fascinating and amazing trip of all. Every day brought something different: a volcano climb, sockeye salmon spawning, a lava cave, and much more. And at the end of each busy day, there were hot springs! An amazing combination of nature, activity, and great company. A huge thank-you to Alexander and Tatiana! You’re the best. We’ll definitely be back!

I’ve traveled with Teamhike three times: to Lake Baikal, Kamchatka, and Mongolia. These tours are for people who don’t want to lounge on the beach and prefer an active vacation. I especially loved Mongolia’s stunning scenery, vast open spaces, and fascinating culture.

Thank you for an unforgettable, professionally organized trip to Kamchatka in 2023. I came home with so many highlights. Thank you to the Teamhike crew for your support, for the great weather, both outdoors and in the group, and for the chance to learn more and take in such beautiful scenery.

Without exaggeration, this was the best vacation of my life. I was lucky to travel to Kamchatka with Sasha and his team in August 2023. It was an incredibly full week, meticulously organized, yet flexible enough to adapt as conditions changed. Sasha planned each day with us, accounting for shifting winds and cloud cover so we could enjoy clear views on our climbs. On other days, we could enjoy activities away from the mountains: swimming in hot springs, exploring the city, and more. Everything was included except airfare. Absolutely everything, and that matters: all meals, including a cafe by the ocean, all excursions, and all transfers. We only paid extra for souvenirs and activities we chose to add ourselves, such as surfing on the last day. I’ve traveled with quite a few other companies, and almost always had to pay extra for something, like lunch at a cafe. The itinerary was packed. Since our plans kept changing with the weather, we were always on the move. Sasha juggled drivers, crew-cab trucks, and overnight stays with real skill, and we managed to fit it all in: three volcanoes, a boat trip, hot springs, waterfalls, a beach, and a chance to discover Kamchatka’s wildlife, from Arctic ground squirrels to a bear that came by our camp at night. This is a fairly demanding tour. If you want to complete every climb and get the most out of the trip, you’ll need to be in good shape. Some days can last 14 hours, and we did a night climb of Avachinsky Volcano in below-freezing temperatures. At times, we really had to push ourselves. But there are always alternatives for anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to climb. We came with a group of friends, and everyone was absolutely thrilled with both Kamchatka and the organization. By the end of the trip, we’d lost count of how many things we’d tried for the first time. Thank you, Teamhike!

We went to Kamchatka with the Teamhike crew and climbed four volcanoes, including Avachinsky Volcano on a night ascent. The last climb was uncertain because of the weather, but Alexander planned it all expertly. At first light, we reached the summit. Throughout the tour, everything was very comfortable, from meals to nights in tents and hotels. The team cooked all our meals outdoors. Tatiana made camp feel cozy. When tired hikers dragged themselves back from a climb, she’d take good care of them with tea and food. Ksyusha was in charge of setting up camp and was also our food and fishing expert. If you’re traveling with kids, Volodya will keep them all entertained, which is especially important on long drives. We did everything on the itinerary. The Surf Camp on the last day made us realize that after a vacation, you need another vacation. This tour isn’t for people who love beach vacations or don’t like adventure. But if you’re ready to encounter a bear, fox, or Arctic ground squirrel, and to get tired during the day in exchange for a ton of highlights, you should go. I highly recommend it.

An amazing team. We just got back from our trip to Kamchatka. We're thrilled and impressed, and hugely grateful to the team for the excellent preparation, itinerary, and organization.

This isn't our first trip with Teamhike. This year, we went to Kamchatka. The tour organization gets a 5+. Everything was top-notch and thought through down to the smallest detail. We always had a hot meal, even when we were camping in tents. The team knows their stuff. Highly recommend.

Kamchatka. Thank you for Kamchatka!!! For the flood of emotions!!! For making my dream a reality!!! What I remember most was the climb up Avacha. It was tough, but doable!!! Teamhike, you are amazing! I am looking forward to the Mongolia trip!

We had excellent trips to Kamchatka and Dagestan with this company! Highly recommended)

Kamchatka is another planet!! Traveling with the Teamhike team completely reset me. Volcanoes, geysers, lava fields, volcanic sand on the Pacific coast, crabs, fish, orcas, Steller sea lions, and, of course, bears, the masters of this land!