Heliskiing Svanetia Caucasus
Caucasus, Georgia
$$ - $$$
Ability Level: Intermediate - Pro

Steep peaks, expansive terrain and one-of-a-kind cultural adventures are just a few of the reasons skiing in Svanetia is an unforgettable experience!

Martin Jenner
Curated by:
Martin Jenner

Discover the snow

Weather and snow in Svanetia

Surely we also like to ski in best powder, possibly most of the times. But to get good powder we also need regular dumps of fresh snow. Like in most places Heliskiing is been done, bad weather days can also be part of your trip. In an average we find 2 – 3 days of snow fall within 7 days. Heliskiing highly depends on weather, snow and avalanche conditions. The situation on the mountain is characterized by forces of nature, of which we mostly have no influence. Therefore, this sport is not always perfect and you should prepare for this accordingly. Heliskiing in Svnetia is skiing in high mountain regions which are not controllable. Nobody can say what you will expect during your week. It might be the most fulfilling skiing experience in your life, but it might also become a disappointment if the weather and snow conditions do not meet with your expectations. On overcast days with light snowfall, we always have the possibilty to ski below 2400 meters in open forests. But also on those days the flying conditions will always be the decision of the pilot. And as I always say ” no ski run on earth is worth taking a huge risk in approaching by helicopter”.


Runs and terrain

The runs and the terrain in Svanetia is very rich in variety. We ski from the high alpine glaciated peaks down to gladed open forests. Our landing spots vary between 2300 meters and 4100 meters, depending on snow and weather conditions. If the conditions are with us runs of more than 2000 vertical meters are part of our daily skiing program. If weather and avalanche situations do not allow to ski in the alpine regions above 2300 meters we find very nice runs below in open trees back to the valley floors.

Included:
  • Guiding
Skill level
Intermediate - Pro
Crowd factor
Low
Explorer level
Medium

Your accommodation

Suited for:
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Solo Travelers
  • Groups
  • Steep and Deep Riders

Our Hotel

In season 2014 we will stay at the Tednuldi Hotel. This is sure No. 1 Hotel in Mestia. The Hotel is newly built and just opened 2 years ago. All rooms meet with international Hotel standards, with very nice bathroom facilities, large and welcoming rooms. Further the Hotel has 2 Restaurants with delicious local as well as international cuisine. We also have a very nice bar, with a large selection of famous Georgian wines, in a spectacular setting. The owner of the Hotel is also a very good and keen skier, I am sure he will do everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. All information about the Hotel you can find here.

What awaits you

4 reasons to choose Heliskiing Svanetia Caucasus:

  1. Heliski in a new destination for an affordable price and far from the crowds.
  2. Easy travel - only 3.5h flight from central Europe!
  3. Immerse yourself in beautiful Georgian villages.
  4. This is a limited-time trip so it is an exclusive experience you shouldn’t miss!

Trip to the beautiful Caucasus Mountains of Georgia

One of the newest heliskiing destinations in the world is just a short flight from central Europe in the beautiful Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. From this secret skiing spot, Svanetia, you can ski some of the highest peaks in Europe, at more than 5,000 meters tall and stretching across an expansive terrain of 1800 square kilometers. In Svanetia, you can ski dry and deep powder along the Layla Range, or some of the best spring corn below the massive peak of Tednuldi.

Heliskiing in Svanetia is a great choice for skiers who want to explore new terrain, just 3 and ½ hours from central Europe, while learning about the vibrant culture of this undiscovered region. During this week-long ski trip, you’ll stay in a new hotel and enjoy the amenities of the recently renovated area with many new additions added to boost tourism.

Ski dry and deep powder along the Layla Range

You’ll ski in small groups of just 4 people, with a maximum of 12 clients throughout the trip to ensure that you have the best service. A special highlight of the trip is when you may have the chance to ski down into a local village and visit with the people.

The opportunities in Svanetia, one of the newest heliskiing destinations in the world, are practically endless, and with just a short flight from central Europe, there’s no reason not to go to Svanetia this year!

Package includes

  • 7 overnights at Tetnuldi Hotel with full board (rich breakfast, packed lunch and delicious dinner)
  • 7 days accompaniment by UIAGM guides of our Heli Guiding Team
  • 6 skiing days guided by UIAGM guides of our Heli Guiding Team
  • 14 hours of helicopter flight time, or min. around 35.000 vertical meters (11 hours of flight time are guaranteed)
  • Packed lunch on heliski days
  • Liftpass on downdays
  • Safety equipment (avalanche device, shovel, probe, Scott Alpride avalanche airbag systems)
  • All permits for the heliski operation
  • All Transfers on place as well as from and back to Batumi airport on Saturday
  • Premium insurance by Hanse Merkur

 

Not included

  • Airfare from home port to Batumi (starts at 450 Euro)
  • Activities besides our program
  • Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in the restaurant and bar
  • Additional helicopter flight hours at 2300 Euro per hour, divided by the number of guests flying (usually 12 people)
  • Single room supplement 50 Euro per night
  • Travel cancellation insurance approx. 239 Euro

 

We are always in search for new and great Heliski destinations all around our globe. And again last winter we did a scout trip to an incredible place, and even not far away form central europe. The place is called, Svanetia, in the heart of the Coucasus Mountains on the Georgian territory. Already in 2008 we did a trip to that region but straight after political unrests made further trips almost impossible. Meanwhile the situation has gone back to normal, even several local projects are set up to increase tourism in the country. So the idea of heading back to the “pearl of Coucasus ” and establish there a heliski destination with highest standards in quality and safety came into our minds last fall.

With our scout trip in early April 2013, we discovered some of the finest Heliskiing we have ever seen. Skiing at it´s best in between the highest peaks of Europe rising more than 5000 meters into the sky. 1800 square kilometers of best skiing terrain is just ours. While we still ski dry and deep powder on the more than 30 kilometer long Layla Range, best spring corn can be skied on the almost endless runs below the looming peak of Tednuldi.

Svanetia an unforgettable Heliski destination

If you look for a very special heliski experience in 2014, we are sure Heliski Svanetia will be your destination.

We are relay looking forward to share with you some of the best skiing and an unforgettable time in beautiful Svanetia

 

7 good reasons why to Heliski with us in Svanetia

  • only 3 1/2 flight hours away from central europe
  • best skiing terrain reachable within a very short helicopter flight time
  • very high snow guarantee
  • brand new and very nice Hotel with famous Svan hospitality
  • A client to Guide ration of 4 : 1 with a maximum of 12 clients and 3 Guides per week
  • Landscape and culture of Svanetia is just unique
  • a very high price performance ratio

 

How a Heliskiweek / Heliboardweek in Svanetia will run for you

During our Heliski season in Svanetia, every Saturday there will be a flight from various cities in central Europe with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul to the black sea recreation town of Batumi / Georgia, total flight time 3.15 hours. From Batumi there will be a shuttel service taking you in roughly 4 hours up to Mestia, the distance is 250 km. The ride will take you along the beautiful black sea coast to Zugdedi, from there you will enter the foothills of the coucasus range and then following the Ingury River until you reach Mestia. With a nice welcome dinner in our Hotel Tednuldi we will enjoy the great views over Mestia and its enchained towers. With a nice glass of georgian red wine we will set you up for the week and give you all information about our daily program. Further we will introduce you with all our safety standards and regulations. The next 6 days will be yours. Skiing and exploring some of the finest heliski terrain in the highest mountain range of europe. Like with all our heliski trips, the focus will be on your experience and quality of your skiing counts way more than the number of vertical meters. Our target is to show you as many different runs as possible and get to know Svanetia and its great people. Very often after a great day of skiing we ski down into one of the unique villages where locals will welcome us in their tradition, that could be testy bread and cheese followed by some strong Chacha, a georgian type of Grappa.

After 6 unforgettable days of skiing for us time will come to say good bye. Our shuttel bus will bring you back to Batumi, where you can relax for some days and enjoy the great climat with the first signs of spring or you fly back home to central europe.

 

Our Base

Our Base will be in Mestia, the capital of Svanetia, with its roughly 4000 inhabitants, living on a sea level of 1300 meters. The very pictures k center of town has a few shops, a bank and everything that is needed for daily life. Sure things move here a little bit slower, traffic on the main road is not so frequent. the number of bars and restaurants is in a good overview. Still after a great day of skiing we can enjoy a nice cup of coffee on the plaza of town. Further there is a lot to discover in Mestia, like a very nice mountain museum and a visit of one of the towers is a must. From our hotel most of the attractions are reachable by foot in less than 10 minutes.

 

Requirements

In order to be able to enjoy a heliski adventure in Svanetia to the full, you should have a very good skiing technique in every terrain. Good physical condition and endurance for up to 10,000 vertical meters of skiing per day are required. Heliskiing in Svanetia is reserved for the advanced freeride skiers and snowboarders, not least because of the very long runs in altitudes up to 4200 meters. Flory Kern – Ski Berge Abenteuer – has the right to not allow participants to ski if they hold up the group or show conditional weaknesses.

Material and Skis

Freeride skiing equipment (min. 90 mm under the binding) and safety equipment, consisting of shovel, probe and LVS device are compulsory. All skiers will also be equipped with an avalanche safety system backpack, RAS System Scott – Sports. The safety equipment can be hired from us free of cost. It is recommended to wear a helmet. You will receive a detailed packing list from us about 30 days before the journey. Every participant is responsible that his gear is in reliable and good condition. Renting skis on spot will be not possible, although we alwyas carry one extra pair of skis with us in case of a loss of a ski.

 

Vertical meters / helitime

We would like to provide you ” A destination from riders for riders ” Therefore we also developed our own philosophy when it comes to vertical meters or helicopter flying time. It is our target to offer you the best possible riding within our package. 14 hours of flying time are included per week with a number of 12 clients, flying in 3 rotations. This comes up to roughly 35.000 to 40.000 vertical skiing or riding meters.

If we exceed the 14 hours per week, sure we can continue to ride at the price of 2100 Euro per flying hour. When it comes to extra flying time it will be divided by the number of clients riding. In our package we are able to guarantee 11 heli hours per week, that means if we fly, due to bad weather ec. less than 11 hours, the unused hours will be reimbursed with 175 Euro per hour each client. If you can not use up all your flying time due to sickness or lack of condition, we are unfortunately not able to reimburse you.

No. of clients per week

We are very proud to offer you great skiing in a spectacular landscape. We are not the type of company that is keen to run huge number of clients per week, therefore Svanetia is too unique and unspoiled. A maximum of 12 clients per week will keep our operation nice and small and make your stay more comfortable.

 

Bad weather days / downdays

Like in all other Heliski destinations on earth, in Svanetia there will be also days with strong snowfalls and poor visibilities, were safe flying with a helicopter is not guaranteed anymore. Sure on those days our helicopter will stay on ground. Your advantage of Svanetia will come up then. Just 15 minutes away from Mestia, we can ski in the newly built ski area of Hatsvalli. A brand new 4 seater chairlift will take you 700 vertical meters up. A lot of great runs through open forests are easily accessible from there. We are sure on a heavy snowy day you will have lots of fun skiing the glades of Hatsvalli.

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Your personal expert for this trip

Martin Jenner
Head of Sales

Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.

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      Outstanding customer Service, best prices and super experience!
      I have booked for the 2nd time with LUEX and I can 100% recommend these guys. They are just nice, they have visit all the places they recommend by themselves and they just take care of your whole trip!
      The two bookings I made was for surfing Maldives. Its not easy to find out how the waves are in the Maldives and which resort is best for your needs and have the best swells at certain times. Martin and his team have visit all the places they recommend many times, so they definitely know how it is on site and what to look for. This makes a huge different to many other agency's out there who just recommend stuff on average ratings or best commission fee.
      price:
      they can match up any price you'll find in the internet, so you won't pay extra for the service even though you should. So why not take advantage of the great service they offer.
      Service:
      Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.
      I will defiantly come back here next year for more surf trips and also big mountain skiing
      See you in the water :)

      Alexander Kauffmann
      Alexander Kauffmann
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      Excellent

      Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.

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      Excellent

      Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
      Honestly, it was the best surf trip that our family has ever had. Still glowing in the aftermath of our 2 magical months spent surfing in Indo.
      We will definitely book again with LUEX for our next surf trip to the Maldives or Indo.
      I highly recommend Ignacio as your trip planner.

      Kirsten Wardman
      Kirsten Wardman
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      Knowledgeable

      The best, most knowledgeable and most professional surf tour operators out there. Always a pleasure booking through them.

      Giulio
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      Independent

      Staff from LUEX, especially Tim really professional, helpful and trustful guy.
      Always good advises and best prices.
      Totally reliable and recommendable as travel agency…

      Marc Piwko
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      Excellent

      Booked two surf trips to the maldives with them and excellent process throughout. Excellent communication and everything went really well, which in covid times is not easy. Definitely would 100% recommend to anyone.

      Albert Ollé
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      Knowledgeable

      Martin at LUEX got us set up for a great family surf trip to the Maldives. Appreciated his expertise of the area and service was good overall.

      Kevin Wilson
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      Independent

      If in doubt - DO IT
      Booked 2 Maldives trips with them now and both were excellent: honest information about locations and always at hand to help. Would highly recommend.

      Lisa Adams
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      Excellent

      We had an awesome trip to the maledives and everything was organised perfectly by LUEX!

      Jakob Hoffmanns
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      Knowledgeable

      LUEX is great at planning your dream surftrip! Good communication, attention with the custumer, fair price and knowledge to provide what you are looking for. Super reccomend!

      Rodrigo de Geus Cervi
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      Excellent

      Maldives boat trip
      Amazing company. Nothing was too much trouble for LUEX and in particular Martin during these tricky travel times. Boat trip was truly memorable, with superb boat/crew/food and some great waves:)

      Scott Wayman
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      Excellent

      We only had to think about our flights (which he offered himself to help us too) and we were set to a perfect surf trip. I can’t imagine organizing a surf trip without LUEX next time.

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      Excellent

      We had the trip of our lives. Since day 1 Ignacio was so helpful and the organization was perfect. We only had to think about our flights (which he offered himself to help us too) and we were set to a perfect surf trip. I can’t imagine organizing a surf trip without LUEX next time.

      Nicolas Allende
      Nicolas Allende
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      Excellent

      What a fantastic trip I had!
      Thanks so much to Tim and the entire LUEX crew to seriously go above and beyond to make my trip to the Maldives all that more special. Your prompt communication, attention to detail AND patience was much appreciated.

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      Excellent

      What a fantastic trip I had!
      Thanks so much to Tim and the entire LUEX crew to seriously go above and beyond to make my trip to the Maldives all that more special. Your prompt communication, attention to detail AND patience was much appreciated. I always wanted to go surf in the Maldives, but I had no idea A, where to go, and B, where to stay. Tim was kind enough to exchange probably close to 30 emails, taking the time to discuss every single option that was available that matched my budget and preferences. I honestly never had a better customer experience and thought I was in good hands throughout the booking process. Everything lined up perfectly, and I had ten unforgettable days in paradise, surrounded by good people and pumping waves. Again, thanks so much for all your efforts. I'm already planning my next trip and you, Tim, are the first person I will contact.

      Bryce C
      Bryce C
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      Excellent

      We will be back!
      My wife and I booked through many adventure companies already in the past, but the dedication, support and expertise of LUEX are outstanding. We just booked a trip to the Maldives and have been incredibly happy with all the support and advice we got.

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      Excellent

      We will be back!
      My wife and I booked through many adventure companies already in the past, but the dedication, support and expertise of LUEX are outstanding. We just booked a trip to the Maldives and have been incredibly happy with all the support and advice we got. We have never been as far from home and had many questions and concerns that were addressed very timely. They even sent us photos, videos and maps as well as their own experience, which was extremely helpful. We are very excited about our trip and will be back for our next holiday for sure. Thanks so much!

      Logan Meyers
      Logan Meyers
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      Excellent

      Great service! I would always recommend again to book with luex! Especially Martin is really good in finding great deals!

      Lauritz Loske
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      Remote and unique

      I've been on two great backcountry ski trips arranged through LUEX in far flung corners of the planet! Great advice, competitive prices and a very professional, personalised service.

      Martin Watton
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      Bespoke high-end trips

      Great service and top of the line surfing trips

      Ori Burshtine
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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.

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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
      Honestly, it was the best surf trip that our family has ever had. Still glowing in the aftermath of our 2 magical months spent surfing in Indo.
      We will definitely book again with LUEX for our next surf trip to the Maldives or Indo.
      I highly recommend Ignacio as your trip planner.

      Kirsten Wardman
      Kirsten Wardman
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      Remote and unique

      Martin and the guys at LUEX are extremely knowledgeable, attentive, responsive and have contacts with the coolest places in the best surfing spots across the globe. I have been using them for a long time and plan on keeping doing that for my surfing trips to come!

      Ugo Vitali
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      Bespoke high-end trips

      Amazing service! The product offering and the service from LUEX reps is outstanding. Nacho made sure of having every detail figured out so we could just focus on relaxing and enjoying our holidays! Will book a trip again for sure, hopefully soon!

      Nicolas Roemmers
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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      Perfect service!!
      I wanted to book a surf camp to learn surfing and had no idea where to go. The web offers trillion of camps and I didn’t know which to book. Giulia from LUEX was fantastic and helped me find the right place.

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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      Perfect service!!
      I wanted to book a surf camp to learn surfing and had no idea where to go. The web offers trillion of camps and I didn’t know which to book. Giulia from LUEX was fantastic and helped me find the right place. Had a great time and will definitely come back to LUEX to book my next surf trip.

      Moe Said
      Moe Said
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      Remote and unique

      Always the best experience to book with LUEX. They are fast to answer, knowledgeable, and they just have a lot options to choose from. Just smooth.

      DerBoss Persönlich
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      Bespoke high-end trips

      after some surf trips in the past i trusted the guys from luex to arrange a heli boarding trip in bc (coastal range) and i had an amazing experience- what makes the difference is that luex will analyse your profil/skills and try to find the best options for you

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      Bespoke high-end trips

      amazing company/crew
      after some surf trips in the past i trusted the guys from luex to arrange a heli boarding trip in bc (coastal range) and i had an amazing experience- what makes the difference is that luex will analyse your profil/skills and try to find the best options for you- they know all the areas and operators first hand because they share your passion- i am looking forward to my next heli trip 1.week of march- gregory / luxemburg

      Gregor Ott
      Gregor Ott
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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      This was the best finding ever. They are knowledge and personal, and get out of their way to solve and get a solution for you. I will book again with them for sure, as I trust their recommendation.

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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      This was the best finding ever. They are knowledge and personal, and get out of their way to solve and get a solution for you. I will book again with them for sure, as I trust their recommendation. James particularly has been very accommodating with last minute trip changes and couldn’t be more grateful. Super recommended!

      Jerusa Moura
      Jerusa Moura
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      Remote and unique

      I've booked several trips through LUEX already and they always deliver! I've been to Sri Lanka and Indonesia, both on land and doing life aboard and I've had some of the best trips of my life

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      Remote and unique

      LUEX always delivers!
      I've booked several trips through LUEX already and they always deliver! I've been to Sri Lanka and Indonesia, both on land and doing life aboard and I've had some of the best trips of my life. Last trip was for my honeymoon in the Ments. Nacho made sure to have all details figured out so we could just kick back and enjoy our trip! Thanks guys!

      Nicolas Roemmers
      Nicolas Roemmers
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      Bespoke high-end trips

      Awesome experience!
      My husband had a awesome trip on a helicopter snowboarding trip to Canada. Martin was super awesome getting us a great deal and finding a wonderful group for my husband to join as he was traveling alone.

      Cynthia Palmer Dean
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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      The LUEX crew are a bunch of absolute legends. (...) All the usual sweaty, stressful logistics of tropical surf travel were eliminated so all me and my buddies had to do was relax and enjoy.

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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      The LUEX crew are a bunch of absolute legends. Every minute facet of my recent trip to Niyama Resort in the Maldives was seamlessly organised by Tim and the team. All the usual sweaty, stressful logistics of tropical surf travel were eliminated so all me and my buddies had to do was relax and enjoy. They even turned the wind offshore and cranked the swell period to 15s in time for our arrival haha now that's service! Can't wait for the next one, thanks guys and speak soon :)

      Maxwell Roche
      Maxwell Roche
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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      I've been travelling under LUEX advise for 3 years now, and I intend to keep doing it. I had so far 2 different trips to Bali, one alone and other in a group - both were amazing! Now planning Nicarágua. So far all for surfing trips on beginner and intermediate level.

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      Crafted for ultimate satisfaction

      I've been travelling under LUEX advise for 3 years now, and I intend to keep doing it. I had so far 2 different trips to Bali, one alone and other in a group - both were amazing! Now planning Nicarágua. So far all for surfing trips on beginner and intermediate level. I really like how the process goes super clear and flexible. The agents are really helpful and have your experience at the top of their minds, advising you on seasons, where to go according to your budget, etc. It's a quite simple and pleasurable experience, you just need to think of surfing :) Thank you James and Ignacio particulary (who are actually surfers and I follow on Insta) =)

      Ana Lopes
      Ana Lopes
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      You can trust these guys. Really trust them.
      I've been working with LUEX for several years now and they always deliver. (...) The site is flexible and adapts, allowing you to manage payments in the most appropriate way.

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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      You can trust these guys. Really trust them.
      I've been working with LUEX for several years now and they always deliver. Good on giving advice and suggesting alternatives or add ons that add real value to my surf trips. The site is flexible and adapts, allowing you to manage payments in the most appropriate way.

      João Silva
      João Silva
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      Great Availability

      Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.

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      Great Availability

      Thank You Martin, Ignacio and Giulia! Outstanding customer Service, best prices and super experience!
      I have booked for the 2nd time with LUEX and I can 100% recommend these guys. They are just nice, they have visit all the places they recommend by themselves and they just take care of your whole trip!
      The two bookings I made was for surfing Maldives. Its not easy to find out how the waves are in the Maldives and which resort is best for your needs and have the best swells at certain times. Martin and his team have visit all the places they recommend many times, so they definitely know how it is on site and what to look for. This makes a huge different to many other agency's out there who just recommend stuff on average ratings or best commission fee.
      price:
      they can match up any price you'll find in the internet, so you won't pay extra for the service even though you should. So why not take advantage of the great service they offer.
      Service:
      Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.
      I will defiantly come back here next year for more surf trips and also big mountain skiing
      See you in the water :)

      Alexander Kauffmann
      Alexander Kauffmann
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      Safe and Secure Bookings

      ... And then COVID hit!
      Ignacio at LUEX was an absolute lifesaver and legend, as he worked with the relevant stakeholders to keep postponing and prolonging our booking until we were able to actually get on a flight and go!

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      Safe and Secure Bookings

      I had initially booked a trip through LUEX to the Mentawai's for my partner's birthday 3 years back... And then COVID hit!
      Ignacio at LUEX was an absolute lifesaver and legend, as he worked with the relevant stakeholders to keep postponing and prolonging our booking until we were able to actually get on a flight and go! We had the most magical time as the first group of guests allowed back on the Aloita island and could not have had a more memorable and remarkable trip! We made lifelong friends, ate the most delicious food and of course, had the most amazing swells! Thank you Ignacio.

      Jana Zafirovska
      Jana Zafirovska
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      Best Price Guarantee

      LUEX is great at planning your dream surftrip! Good communication, attention with the custumer, fair price and knowledge to provide what you are looking for. Super reccomend!

      Rodrigo de Geus Cervi
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Booked two surf trips to the maldives with them and excellent process throughout. Excellent communication and everything went really well, which in covid times is not easy. Definitely would 100% recommend to anyone.

      Albert Ollé
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      Great Availability

      Top service! Super guidance and prompt answers plus very friendly contact. I would absolutely recommend the service of Lineupexplorers!

      Gregor Hausammann
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      Safe and Secure Bookings

      Only 1 week before a highly anticipated, fully paid, dream trip to the Maldives, we found out we were expecting twins, and wouldn’t be able to go on that trip. LUEX went above and beyond to ensure we wouldn’t lose the rights to the trip, which we were able to take 1,5 years later.

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      Safe and Secure Bookings

      We’ve been using LUEX for yearly surf trips for over 7 years ...(and that already tells you something!). Three years ago, only 1 week before a highly anticipated, fully paid, dream trip to the Maldives, we found out we were expecting twins, and wouldn’t be able to go on that trip. LUEX went above and beyond to ensure we wouldn’t lose the rights to the trip, which we were able to take 1,5 years later. We’ve always had an excellent experience with LUEX, but this episode far exceeded our expectations. Needless to say, we’ve continued booking our trips with LUEX, and highly recommended them to anyone looking for a great costumer service. LUEX - You guys rock!!!!

      Joana Antunes
      Joana Antunes
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      Best Price Guarantee

      I've been on two great backcountry ski trips arranged through LUEX in far flung corners of the planet! Great advice, competitive prices and a very professional, personalised service.

      Martin Watton
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Super quick, detailed information and smooth booking.

      Malte Wigger
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      Great Availability

      Always the best experience to book with LUEX. They are fast to answer, knowledgeable, and they just have a lot options to choose from. Just smooth.

      surfing kiel
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      Best Price Guarantee

      I have always had the best experience with LUEX and I would never look elsewhere! They are amazing through the whole process and get you the best rates.

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      Best Price Guarantee

      I have always had the best experience with LUEX and I would never look elsewhere! They are amazing through the whole process and get you the best rates. I have worked with Giulia Manfrini on booking my trip to Fiji and Ignacio (Nacho) Echandi for Mentawais. Both are amazing and you can trust that they will do an amazing job. Look not further when you are booking your epic surf trips. LUEX gets the job done!

      Kento Tamaki
      Kento Tamaki
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Fast, friendly and customized service! Highly recommended

      Gustavo Thibau
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      Great Availability

      All the information I needed were clarified for me many times, since basics information about the Hotels as well as information of the waves, seasons, etc... the answers got back to me very quickly and Giulia (Agent) was very helpful.

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      Great Availability

      I used LUEX for two times '18 and '19, I had very good impressions, all the information I needed were clarified for me many times, since basics information about the Hotels as well as information of the waves, seasons, etc... the answers got back to me very quickly and Giulia (Agent) was very helpful. I look forward plan my next trip soon with them.

      Jorge
      Jorge
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      Best Price Guarantee

      We had excellent customer service in April to plan our surf holiday with toddler in tow! Despite my hundreds of questions and deliberations Martin was patient and gave honest great advice, he also price matched and we got a great holiday. Would definitely book with them again.

      Abi
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Trip to the Maledives with LUEX. We booked a perfect trip via LUEX to the Maledives and everything went without any problems!

      Jakob Hoffmanns
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      Great Availability

      We planned this trip prior to Covid and were forced to postpone it a few times. Ignacio was available at all times to help navigate the extensions and answered all our concerns promptly.

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      Great Availability

      Thank you Ignacio and the LUEX team in all your help coordinating my family trip to Fiji .
      We planned this trip prior to Covid and were forced to postpone it a few times. Ignacio was available at all times to help navigate the extensions and answered all our concerns promptly. We have been in contact for well over a year and he never dropped the ball once. We are finally on our way this August!!
      Can’t wait . Thank you Ignacio for all your help.
      And their pricing is amazing as well.

      Alex Galuz
      Alex Galuz
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      The best choice ever!
      Thanks to LUEX for making our surf trip in Maldives on March 2020 amazing. All booking process was excellent, Giulia was GREAT and helped us in every single moment!
      We will definitely use LUEX for our next surf trips.
      Thank you!

      Sanda
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      Great Availability

      They are super friendly, have fast support to answer all questions/concerns, flexible and have competitive prices.

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      Great Availability

      LUEX is my go-to site for all surf trips
      LUEX is my go-to site for ordering all my surf trips multiple times per year. They are super friendly, have fast support to answer all questions/concerns, flexible and have competitive prices. I hassle them all the time with questions for potential trips and they always happily answer! thank you guys!

      Amit Klatchko
      Amit Klatchko
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Having them organise numerous trips to the Maldives For my self and the group of guys I go with, there’s never a problem. Their payment portal is very easy to use and the agents on the islands are always helpful and knowledgeable. A great team

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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      The best team for your trip
      Having used tim and the team at LUEX for a number of years on 4 or 5 trips I can’t recommend them highly enough. Having them organise numerous trips to the Maldives For my self and the group of guys I go with, there’s never a problem. Their payment portal is very easy to use and the agents on the islands are always helpful and knowledgeable. A great team

      Mike Bonurelli
      Mike Bonurelli
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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Before the trip, I appreciated prompt responses and user friendly reservation procedure.
      After my trip in Sri Lanka I can say all the suggestions were great.

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      Convenience with a Personal Touch

      Simply great
      Perfect support for your vacation!
      I received personalized recommendations about travel and surf spots!
      Before the trip, I appreciated prompt responses and user friendly reservation procedure.
      After my trip in Sri Lanka I can say all the suggestions were great.
      Special thanks to James!

      Ilaria
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