Trip planning with GoTrek
Plan well. Travel prepared.
Choose a trip, understand the price, and prepare for the mountain. Find the questions worth discussing with Craig before you book.
Trip planning
Choose your journey
Compare the routes and find the right kind of challenge.
Mexico · Compare trips
Mexico Volcanoes or Orizaba Express?
Two volcanoes in 10 days, or a focused Orizaba climb in 6–7. Compare the objectives and preparation.
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Nepal · Compare trips
Everest Base Camp: 10 days or 18 days?
Compare time in the Khumbu, published prices, and the flight arrangements to confirm.
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Tanzania · Choosing a route
Machame, Lemosho, or Umbwe?
Compare Machame, Lemosho, and Umbwe before discussing the complete schedule.
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Planning · Private guiding
How to choose a mountain guide for a private trip
Questions about relevant experience, personal guiding, support, and your complete proposal.
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Planning · Experience
Trekking or mountaineering: choosing the right trip
Understand the terrain, equipment, and skills behind each kind of mountain trip.
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Understand the costs
Separate program prices from flights and other expenses.
Mexico · Costs & planning
What does a GoTrek Pico de Orizaba climb cost?
Program prices, the registration deposit, and expenses to include in your travel budget.
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Nepal · Costs & planning
Planning the cost of a private Nepal trek
Understand the EBC program prices, tailored daily-rate treks, and additional flight costs.
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Tanzania · Costs & planning
Kilimanjaro and safari: understanding the program cost
What the 15-day climb-and-safari price covers, and what belongs in your final proposal.
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Prepare for the journey
Plan your training and work through travel arrangements.
Preparation · Fitness
Preparing for consecutive days in the mountains
Prepare for consecutive walking days, keep technical skills current, and discuss altitude separately.
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Before you travel: a mountain trip checklist
A practical sequence for agreeing the trip, payments, flights, insurance, and equipment.
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Prepare your equipment
Start your gear review before buying or packing.
Preparation · Equipment
A starting packing list for a supported mountain trek
Start with clothing, what you carry, and everyday essentials. Confirm the final list with GoTrek.
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Preparing your equipment for Mexico's volcanoes
Review alpine skills, personal equipment, and the group gear to confirm before buying.
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