FAQ's
For the vast majority of services rendered, Himalayan Sherpa Explorer (HSE) does not charge you any fee. If you would like for us to book airline tickets by themselves, we do charge a service fee for our time to research and manage your reservation. The fee varies per service performed.
Please indicate on your reservation from whom you are traveling with and we will request that the hotel assigns your rooms next to each other. Although adjacent rooms will be requested, the hotels are not always able to accommodate. We will ensure your rooms are near each other if not connected.
We understand that cancellations happen, which is why we highly suggest that you purchase travel protection with your tour reservation. As soon as you know that you have to cancel, please call the office at We understand that cancellations happen, which is why we highly suggest that you purchase travel protection with your tour reservation. As soon as you know that you have to cancel, please call the office at 513-777-8221 or 1-800-875-4569 Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 6:30PM.
Himalayan Sherpa Explorer (HSE) will do everything possible to accommodate your requests and needs. Please indicate on you reservation form your specific requests. The sooner that we know that you have a special request, the better we can prepare and accommodate.
Yes, Himalayan Sherpa Explorer (HSE) can help you travel by train. We have some tours that include train travel, usually Amtrak. We are glad to arrange independent train travel as well.