Welcome to our unique world of adventure!

Canadian Himalayan Expeditions Ltd., is one of the oldest and most respected adventure travel companies in the world. We have been safely operating expeditions and adventure tours all over the globe for over 25 years! Ours was the first adventure travel website ever posted on the internet, so we’re part of ‘net history, having served explorers online since 1993. Our philosophy has been to remain a small boutique-style adventure consulting company dedicated to personal service, as opposed to a large ‘packaged tour operator’ catering to thousands of people a year.

We specialize in trekking, hiking, and climbing trips all over the Himalayas and other mountain ranges of the world, but we also offer wonderful non-hiking adventures like wildlife safaris, Galapagos cruises, and high-end custom tailored private touring programs. The information on our site shows many of our trekking, climbing, and adventure tours in Nepal, Tibet, India, Bhutan, Africa, South America, and other exotic lands, but only your imagination is the limit. Our trips are designed to be genuine explorations for real travellers who are looking for the advantages of a well planned adventure, but also desire some freedom to do things on their own. Whether you want to visit the wilds of Bhutan on the toughest trek in the world, or an easy cultural tour, trek to Everest Base Camp, drive the Silk Road in Ladakh, climb Kilimanjaro, or do a luxury wildlife safari in the Serengeti, we’re the experts who do it right. Join us for the adventure of your life!

Joe Pilaar, Founder & President

Michael Dudeck, Vice-President & Operations Director

Upcoming Trips

Land Cost: $1580 (Kathmandu-Lhasa airfare: $390)

Departs every Thursday | April through November

Length: 11 days

| Max. Altitude: 17,100ft / 5220m

This non-trekking trip starts with an incredible mountain flight over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa. After time to acclimatize and explore the Potala Palace and other sights of Lhasa, you take a spectacular drive across the vast arid Tibetan plateau to the lush valleys of Nepal. Along the way you explore fascinating monasteries and towns and see Everest’s north face (weather permitting)...

Land Cost: $2695

Oct 02 - Oct 22, '11
Oct 30 - Nov 19, '11
Dec 18 - Jan 07, '12
Jan 15 - Feb 04, '12
Feb 12 - Mar 03, '12
Mar 11 - Mar 31, '12

Apr 08 - Apr 28, '12
May 06 - May 26, '12
Jun 03 - Jun 23, '12
Oct 07 - Oct 27, '12
Nov 04 - Nov 24, '12
Dec 16 - Jan 05, '13

Length: 21 days total, 15-day trek

| Max. Altitude: 18,400 ft / 5600m.

This is certainly one of the world’s most fantastic mountain experiences! Visit Sherpa villages, base camp and trek up Kala Pattar for awesome views of the top of the world!

Land Cost: $2995

Sep 25 – Oct 22, ’11
Oct 23 – Nov 19, ’11
Dec 11 - Jan 07, '12
Jan 08 - Feb 04, '12
Feb 05 – Mar 03, '12
Mar 04 - Mar 31, '12

Apr 01 - Apr 28, '12
Apr 29 - May 26, '12
May 27 - Jun 23, '12
Sep 30 - Oct 27, '12
Oct 28 - Nov 24, '12
Dec 09 - Jan 05, '13

Length: 28 days total, 22-day trek

| Max. Altitude: 18,400 ft / 5600m.

This special “walk-in”, across three river valleys to the Khumbu and Everest base camp has the most variety and is also the best for acclimatization.

Land Cost: $2195

Oct 16 - Nov 02, '11
Nov 13 - Nov 30, '11
Dec 18 - Jan 04, '12
Jan 15 - Feb 01, '12

Feb 12 - Feb 29, '12
Mar 11 - Mar 28, '12
Apr 08 - Apr 25, '12
Oct 14 - Oct 31, '12
Nov 12 - Nov 29, '12
Dec 17 - Jan 03, '13

Length: 18 days total, 13-day trek

| Max. Altitude: 13,500ft / 4200m

Trek along the Modi Khola valley and marvel at the Annapurna range towering over you. This walk to the incredible mountain amphitheatre known as the “sanctuary” takes you to Annapurna I south face base camp.


  • Read about our Bhutan Snowman Trek, featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine
  • Witness the amazing journey to Everest Base Camp!
  • Hollywood movie-star Steven Seagal goes to Tibet on a trip with Canadian Himalayan Expeditions.Fans with Steven Seagal Group, Bamei Steven with locals Steven at Barkhor What's he doing?! Joe & Steven in Tibet Picnic near Drango Karma & Steven, Ganze Joe & Steven, Jokhang Lhasa Steven with Potala Steven with Panda, 2 Steven with Panda
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  • If you're looking for a quick winter escape to somewhere warmer than Mt. Everest, check out our beach-head base camp in sunny pacific Mexico!

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  • Excellent trip! It ran very smoothly and I enjoyed the staff who worked hard to accommodate various interests, walking speeds etc. I was very impressed with what our cook could whip up in remote locations and loved the fact that there was a de-emphasis on fried foods.

    Bronwyn Barkan, L. A. , CA

    My trip to Tibet and my trek in Nepal last year were a complete success, and this year your Mustang trek was fantastic!·you must be congratulated on running a first class enterprise. Great staff·they worked so hard to make our trip successful and I was very impressed with my guide.

    Ivan Johnson, Whistler, BC