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Maasai Trail Trek, Tanzania – Kosher and Shomer Shabbos

Trek through the wild African bush, home to several Maasai communities. Perhaps the most revered of the great African nomadic tribes, the Maasai are the fiercest of warriors, but struggle to retain their modest lifestyle in modern times.

Along with our local guides, you will be led by Maasai guides. Your journey begins from the bottom of Mt. Longido (2,590m), trekking across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the foothills of the Crater Highlands.

Expect to be captivated by the beauty of this incredible region, otherwise known as “the Cradle of Mankind”. The spectacular route passes Mt. Kitumbeine, the game-filled plains of Nagarirat and the escarpment of the Rift Valley

During the trek you will be walking for up to 22 kms a day. Depending on the weather and the day, rest/water stops will be set up regularly, where you can regroup, rest and relax while drinking water and eating your snacks. Lunch will be a packed lunch in a beautiful location. You will get to your campsite in the afternoon where you can relax, wash, have a drink and eat your dinner. This trek takes place in the wild African bush – home to several Maasai communities. Terrain will be a variation of dry and bumpy along the way

Camping throughout the trek will be in large deluxe two person tents. There will be toilet and shower tents, an awning for restaurant and a small bush bar selling drinks and bottled water. Maasai warriors will guard and guide your group in partnership with our support crew of qualified guides, camp team and drivers. At the end of the trek, you will be staying in more comfortable accommodation in a hotel.

Everest Three Pass Trek, Nepal

Everest Three High Pass Trek is the ultimate trek for thrill-seekers and adventurers in the Everest region.

This is a physically demanding trek, so you must be physically fit, and previous trekking experience will be a bonus.

In this trek, you will not only reach the Everest Base Camp but also pass through the three highest passes in the Khumbu region:

Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft)

Chola Pass (5420m/17,782ft)

Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft)

The Everest Three Pass Trek is one of the most adventurous treks in the world that takes you deep into the Everest region. You get to see what lies around Everest, how the geography elevates to give rise to the world’s highest mountain.

After flying into Lukla, you will hike through stunning Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche and other equally beautiful mountain villages, filled with locals Sherpas who are famous for climbing the mountains. You will be able to experience their unique culture and lifestyle.

If you’re only going to go to visit the Himalayas once in your lifetime

if you are up for a challenge

if you have previous multi-day hiking experience

if you have time to spare

then you need to do the Everest Three Pass Trek

Island Peak Summit, 6,160m / 20,210 ft, Nepal

The Island Peak Climb via EBC is a wonderful experience in Nepal. This trip of a lifetime is designed for serious trekkers. It has a snow-capped and an impressive west face. The beauty and thrill attract many trekkers to the Island Peak.

The journey is following the classic Everest Base Camp trek. You’ll be heading northeast through the Khumbu Valley experiencing the Sherpas culture and hospitality. At Phakding, Namche, Dingboche, Tengboche and Lobuche the tea houses will welcome you for a comfortable stay.

Visiting Everest Base Camp, you’ll also be climbing the Kala Patthar, a famous nearby highest point. This summit provides a stunning view of the Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. From Dingboche, you will head towards the Island peak.

It’s challenging to climb Island Peak and you need to be prepared with equipment like crampons and ice axes. This trek is also popular and in high demand due to the challenging journey.

This is a very challenging trip. You will require experience of 5,000m+ peaks and Alpine climbing.

But if you’re in good physical condition we’ll get you to the peak.

The first part of the climb is very physically challenging because you are trekking up rough terrain at more than 5000 m. This part is non-technical. You’ll have to wear crampons and rope-up when you enter the glacier zone.

Gokyo Ri Trek, Nepal

The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a good alternative to the Everest Base Camp Trek.

This jewel of a trek will take you to the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley, away from the crowds on their way to Everest Base Camp, in Sagarmatha National Park.

The Gokyo Ri Trek is considered the best place to take a look at the high Himalayan mountain ranges, with the soaring views of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8000m such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.

It leads up the valley west of Everest to the village of Gokyo and to the five sacred lakes on the moraine next to the Ngozumpa glacier. This spectacular hike, which is almost as high as the Everest Base Camp, offers breathtaking views of Everest, but the trails are less crowded and quieter. You will pass traditional Sherpa villages where you will be served local food.

The Gokyo Lakes are actually made up of six bodies of water, or lakes, located at an altitude of 4700 to 5000m in the Gokyo Valley. Gokyo Valley falls within the Sagarmatha National Park area. They are the world’s highest freshwater lake system and have been designated as a Ramsar site (wetlands of international importance) and sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.

14 Days Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour: Jewish Tour From Casablanca

Embark on a captivating 14 days expedition that traces Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage, commencing and culminating in the vibrant city of Casablanca. Delve into an immersive experience that seamlessly blends history, culture, and spirituality as you traverse the country’s diverse landscapes.

This meticulously crafted journey takes you through a tapestry of historical landmarks, architectural wonders, and cultural enclaves, each unveiling the stories of Morocco’s Jewish community. From the contemporary allure of Casablanca to the blue-washed charm of Chefchaouen, and from the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech to the coastal allure of Essaouira, you’ll witness the harmonious coexistence of cultures that have shaped the nation’s identity.

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of synagogues, medinas, and historical sites while enjoying the comforts of carefully selected accommodations and seamless transportation. As a unique touch, the option to extend your journey beyond the 14 days allows you to savor more of Morocco’s treasures, with only transportation and accommodation adjustments to consider.

With this comprehensive Jewish heritage tour, you’re invited to not only explore the past but also connect with the present, celebrating the enduring threads that have woven Morocco’s cultural mosaic. Your every need is anticipated, ensuring a truly enriching and memorable experience that resonates long after your return.

Gorilla Hike, Rwanda – Kosher and Shomer Shabbos

Tracking Rwanda’s mountain gorilla remains one of the most moving, life changing experiences.

Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is a small and beautiful country. Its sweeping grasslands rise up from the plains and lakes of the eastern borders to meet a mountain range that runs north to south, which make Rwanda an excellent luxury safari and holiday destination. Intermittently broken up by plateaus and highland, it is a crucial source of water for both the Congo and the Nile.

Volcanoes National Park is part home to Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains and possibly the best place in the world for mountain gorilla trekking. It is Africa’s oldest park and as such makes for an extraordinary experience.

Rwanda is home to more than 60% of the World’s mountain gorilla and the country has managed to slightly increase this number in recent years, despite well-documented difficulties it has faced.

Requiring only that you are moderately fit, your gorilla trekking will begin early in the morning, and can take anything from one to eight hours. Accompanied by gorilla guide, an armed ranger, in accordance with park regulations you will spend an hour in the company of the gorillas.

Mont Blanc Summit 4,810m (15,781ft), France – Kosher and Shomer Shabbat

At 4810m, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps. It’s a tough objective and an awesome peak in a huge range. If successful, you will have the most enormous sense of satisfaction. The highest peak in the Alps is a wonderful summit with great views all the way across to the Matterhorn on a clear day!

To do this trip you will need to be physically fit, with a head for heights and technically coordinated. This is a tough challenge and even though you do not need previous alpine climbing (of course it is beneficial) you are attempting to climb the highest peak in the Alps and need to be suitably prepared!

It is physically demanding with a summit day of 12-14 hrs, most of which is at altitude. In addition, it contains the need for scrambling to ‘easy’ climbing with and without crampons, the ascent and descent of steep snow slopes as well the traverse of exposed ridges. The preparation days are usually 6-8hrs duration.

Mont Blanc may be the hardest week you experience in your life. It is high, it is cold and it is exposed. It is also dangerous. Some people say risk is part of the adventure. We don’t think so. Risk is something you accept to enable you to achieve what you want to do. We, or anyone, can’t eliminate that risk, but we can do our best to reduce it. The itinerary has six guiding days. This gives you the chance to learn crampon, rope and ice-axe techniques, complete some training routes on smaller peaks and still give sufficient time for the ascent. This itinerary will give you the most realistic chance of summit success by enabling proper acclimatization.

The first days of the itinerary are valuable days to acclimatise, refresh/learn mountain skills and climb some training peaks. These peaks are about 3,500m – 4,000m high and no mean feat in themselves. We then attempt the ascent of Mont Blanc from the Gouter/Tete Rouse side.

Some consider the Mont Blanc approach day to be the toughest day on the mountain. After a cable car and train ride, you will begin the 1,400m ascent to the hut, to the Refuge De Gouter at 3,800m. After approximately 700m of ascent, the route passes the Grand Couloir. This is a short pass that is prone to many rockfalls. It will be up to the local guides to determine if it is safe to cross. After crossing this section you will then begin the 700m rock scramble up to the hut area. You will arrive with time to rest and sleep before your summit attempt.

Viking Fjord Treks, Norway – Kosher and Shomer Shabbos

The Vikings were some of the toughest people to ever walk this earth, looking at the land that spawned them, it’s not hard to see why.
Carved by the relentless North Atlantic for eons, the Norwegian fjords are a challenge that beckons hikers and mountaineers of all ages and abilities.

This trip will put you on intimate terms with the great green hills, monstrous peaks, enormous glaciers, and flat-out gorgeous scenery of this isolated chunk of Scandinavia.
Lace up your hiking boots and set forth in search of your own personal Valhalla.

Geographically, this is the archetypal Norway. Although fjords can be found in other parts of the world, the word ‘fjord’ is Norwegian, and this is the region of Norway where most of the iconic fjords can be found.

We can plan and adjust your Viking Fjord Trek adventure to suit you and your group. You can decide which adventures you want to experience and we will plan out the best schedule for you to fit in exactly what you want.

Activities will be subject to availability, so planing early is essential.

Northern Exposure, Norway – Kosher and Shomer Shabbos

Tromsø is the largest urban area in Northern Norway. Situated just 350 kilometres (217 miles) north of the Arctic Circle being the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle, and is just a 2 hour flight from Oslo.

There’s lots to see outside the city even if you only have a few days to spare. Although it is a relatively small place, it has so much going on, including souvenir shops, restaurants, bars plus many tours and experiences to enjoy.

The Perfect location for our Northern Exposure Adventure

Trip itineraries are bespoke, so just tell us what activities your group would like to experience and we will do the rest. We can plan and adjust your Northern Exposure adventure to suit you and your group. You can decide which adventures you want to experience and we will plan out the best schedule for you to fit in exactly what you want.

Activities will be subject to availability, so planing early is essential.

Northern Lights, Fjord Tours, Whale Watching, Dog Sledding, Ice Dome, Snow Mobiles, Reindeer Feeding, Sami People Culture Tour…… and more!

Yam L’ Yam, Israel

The Yam L’ Yam Hike (Sea to Sea) is one of the most popular hiking trails in Israel literally crossing the country from west to east, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee, crossing some of Israel’s most beautiful scenery in the Western Galilee and Upper Galilee regions. The Sea to Sea hike is walked by thousands of Israelis and tourists every year, and takes between three to five days depending on how fast you walk, along marked scenic trails.

The trail starts in the city of Nahariya on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast, in the Western Galilee region of the country and heads directly inland through the flat Coastal Plain, and the fields belonging to kibbutzim and moshavim who grow a huge variety of crops. As the Coastal Plain is left behind, the terrain begins to pick up and the final glimpse of the first sea (the Mediterranean) is left behind. You will pass the Montfort Fortress. Heading from Abirim, the trail continues east until the village of Fassuta, when it turns south winding its way past the villages of Elkosh and Hurfesh and towards Mount Meron. Following this is largely the descent down to the Sea of Galilee (the lowest freshwater lake on earth!) passing the famous city of Safed and ending on the shores of the Sea of Galilee just north of Kibbutz Ginosar.

The hike is a total of approx. 90km starting at sea level, climbing to 1,200 meters, and then descending to -210 meters.

Whilst you can do the hike all-year-round, the nicest times are spring and fall – temperatures in the summer can be incredibly high. If taking this trail during the hot season, close attention must be made to the temperature and advice should be taken from the Park Rangers.

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