I had a great trip with Salamander Adventures. I had a lot of questions before the trip, and Phil answered them promptly and thoroughly every time. Overall, it was an amazing trip that I would love to do again. The trip was filled with challenges, but Phil made sure we were well taken care of. The accommodations were charming and clean, the lunches provided by the guide were delicious which always included freshly baked bread for sandwiches, and the route took into consideration all levels of hikers. The group spread out based on ability, some fast and some slow. We had changes in guides along the way and one was better at keeping us all together than the other. The last guide on our trip was great about setting a reasonable pace and making stops for pictures and snacks. All guides were good about letting us know what to expect each day, what to carry in our packs, and how far until we could refill our water. I would book with Salamander again. It was my first long-distance hike and I felt well taken care of by them. This was one of the most beautiful places I’ve been, and I look forward to going back!