Nevado de Toluca - Expédition d'une journée au Mexique

The trip was awful. I was waiting for Alvaro to follow up with my concerns but he never did. So, I’m sending this review. The initial plan was to do the two day hike to Mt. Izta. Christian picked us up on day 1 around 10am. By the time we got to the site, it was after 4pm. We then did a quick acclimatization hike, ate, and went to bed. We got up at 11pm and started the hike. We were slow but steady. About three hours into the hike, Christian says we got about 3 more hours to get to the first stop and we won’t make it. So he turned us around and we went back down the same trial we had initially hiked up. I did puke the nasty dinner they fed us too. This trip was very disappointing and I felt like this was more of a kindergarten outing. We had no intentions of flying from the states to having a crappy experience. I am convinced this was fraud and the 3 summit adventure company had no intentions of helping us to summit. They had our money and the service had ended as far as they were concerned. I’ve summitted Mt Kilimanjaro, hiked Machu Picchu, and trek Mt Blanc alps. So, I’m familiar with hikes and felt more confident with a guide. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing. I hate to leave a negative but factful review but hikers should know to avoid this company.

The guides with 3 Summits were incredible! The company was super communicative and answered all my questions ahead of the climbs. I did the trip solo and the guides were fun and kind and I truly felt like I was climbing with experts.

Great company. Very attentive and helped me a lot.

Amazing experience! I had such an incredible time on the mountain. My guide Abraham, Ahmed and the 3Summits Staff, especially Karla whom I was in contact with the entire duration, were all phenomenal. I recommend them 100% for anyone looking to climb Pico de Orizaba. Abraham is very experienced, knowledgeable and kind. It was a wonderful climbing with him. It has been awhile since I have climbed due to injury, and he definitely helped me get my confidence back. You can tell he truly likes what he does, and that is very important in the mountains. Highly recommend him as a guide!!! Ahmed was also a joy. He was so helpful throughout the trip, and helped with logistics, food, and setting up. Very positive person! And Karla was amazing, and always on top of everything. Very nice, and quick to respond. I can't wait to go back someday. That mountain is great for training, and a fun peak in itself. I highly recommend hiring a private tour, like I did, if you have any injuries or want to go at your own pace. It's well worth it. But, 3Summits does have a 1:2 ratio, which is better than a lot of other guiding services out there, should you choose to go in a group. I am very impressed with 3Summits and will use them again. Thank you! :)

Honestly, everything was organized very very well. From the communication prior to the climb, the pick up, the food, the camp and the guides: very very well organized. Very friendly people as well. Would recommend climbs with this organization anytime again without hesitation.