Kaschmir ist unvergleichlich. Seine Landschaft ist zerklüftet und ungezähmt, aber zugleicht wirst du hier eine Schönheit entdecken, die du nirgendwo sonst finden wirst. Die nordindische Kultur ist eine vielfältige Mischung verschiedener Einflüsse aus Süd- und Zentralasien sowie Persien, Bräuchen und Traditionen. Und der Powder in Kaschmir ist so schön fluffig und fein, dass du nichts anderes mehr shredden willst. Droppe in die legendären Steilhänge des Apharwats, dessen Gipfel über 4.000 Meter hoch und mit knietiefem Pulverschnee bedeckt ist. Einen solchen Snowtrip wirst du so schnell nicht nochmal erleben.
Martin, LUEX Head of Travel, begann auf dem Skateboard in UK, bevor er dem Ruf des Powders in Kanadas Berge folgte. Nach Jahren zwischen Winter-Snow-Missions und Sommer-Wavehunts in Frankreich landete er bei LUEX. Heute leitet er unser Surf- und Snow-Team – und squeezed dabei regelmäßig Trips zu seinen Lieblings-Righthandern in Cokes und Kasabu oder in den Tree-Runs von Revelstoke. Bei LUEX bringt er seine Leidenschaft für Boardsports mit perfektem Trip-Management zusammen.
They aren't travel agents with a surf related website, but actual surfers that are experienced in both surfing and the places that they offer travel too.
Some of the other agents which brag as being leaders in this field are far from it.
The best by far. Their actual surfers and not just travel agents that have stood up on a foamy once upon a time.
Having tried every other agent acting in the Maldives and the surfing industry. I have finally found one that actually gets it. They aren't travel agents with a surf related website, but actual surfers that are experienced in both surfing and the places that they offer travel too. Some of the other agents which brag as being leaders in this field are far from it. There has always been some headache such as overbooking, inferior boats, or just general misinformation. These guys get it, finally.
He was so helpful answering a million questions over weeks leading up to departure and his suggestions about different boats, itineraries, location and the benefits of a surf guide did not seek to overstate the good things or gloss over the less desirable factors.
Wanted to say a huge thank you to Ignacio and the team for helping us put together a fantastic Maldives surf trip! He was so helpful answering a million questions over weeks leading up to departure and his suggestions about different boats, itineraries, location and the benefits of a surf guide did not seek to overstate the good things or gloss over the less desirable factors. They were really constructive, pragmatic and importantly, accurate! Our group of 7 just surfers left Male very very happy men and we already planning our next trip to the Maldives. Have and will continue to recommend LUEX and Ignacio in particular, thank you again for such a great job!! Much appreciated - Adrian from Western Australia.
Ignacio was brilliant to deal with - answered all our questions, gave some excellent advice and recommendations which really changed our trip.
We booked Sea Farer for a 10 night stay in the Maldives through Ignacio and had an amazing time!
Ignacio was brilliant to deal with - answered all our questions, gave some excellent advice and recommendations which really changed our trip. The Sea Farer is the perfect boat - so much space, the crew were excellent and the food was delicious. We were a group of 8 intermediate Aussie surfer girls and this was just the perfect trip for us. It was a once in a lifetime experience and we're grateful that it all worked out so well! Highly recommend this boat, this company and Ignacio. We still can't wipe the smile from our faces :)
I really appreciated the quick responses and intimateknowledge he has of the area. Will use them again.
I've done surf trips with many different companies and this is the first time I've felt compelled to write a review. Ignacio went above and beyond setting us with everything we needed for our Mentawai trip. I really appreciated the quick responses and intimate knowledge he has of the area. Will use them again.
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
The best, most knowledgeable and most professional surf tour operators out there. Always a pleasure booking through them.
Staff from LUEX, especially Tim really professional, helpful and trustful guy.
Always good advises and best prices.
Totally reliable and recommendable as travel agency…
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.
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.
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.
We had an awesome trip to the maledives and everything was organised perfectly by LUEX!
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!
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:)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
Great service! I would always recommend again to book with luex! Especially Martin is really good in finding great deals!
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.
Great service and top of the line surfing trips
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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 :)
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'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) =)
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
... 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!
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.
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!
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.
Top service! Super guidance and prompt answers plus very friendly contact. I would absolutely recommend the service of Lineupexplorers!
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 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!!!!
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.
Super quick, detailed information and smooth booking.
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.
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 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!
Fast, friendly and customized service! Highly recommended
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 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.
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.
Trip to the Maledives with LUEX. We booked a perfect trip via LUEX to the Maledives and everything went without any problems!
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.
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.
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!
They are super friendly, have fast support to answer all questions/concerns, flexible and have competitive prices.
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!
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
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
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.
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!
Indien ist wirklich kein unsicherer Ort. Es ist ein atemberaubendes Wunderland, das man mit keinem anderen Land vergleichen kann. Aber ohne einen soliden Reiseplan kann es durchaus schwierig sein, von A nach B zu kommen. Daher ist es entscheidend zu wissen, wann du wie wohin kommst. Wir von LUEX kennen die Gegend in und um Kaschmir. Was aber noch viel wichtiger ist, wir kennen unsere lokalen Partner vor Ort. So können wir sicherstellen das dein Trip reibungslos ablaufen wird. Eine Buchung bei LUEX bedeutet eine Sorge weniger zu haben.
Kaschmir ist eine magische Region im Norden Indiens. Vergiss die brütende Hitze und die geschäftigen Städte. In Kaschmir findest du eines der unentdeckten Skiparadiese der Welt. Hoch oben im Himalaya kannst du das kühle alpine Leben genießen. Weit weg von den Menschenmassen, aber in einer perfekten Lage, die von Mitteleuropa auch günstig zu erreichen ist. Bei einer Skireise nach Kaschmir geht es nicht nur um die Berge. Es ist eine einmalige Gelegenheit, ein unvergessliches kulturelles Abenteuer zu erleben, neue Orte zu entdecken, neue Lebensmittel auszuprobieren und einen Teil Indiens zu erleben. Freu dich auf dieses magische Fleckchen Erde!
Kaschmir liegt im Himalaya-Gebirge, das mit den höchsten Bergen Asiens aufwartet. Der Himalaya ist für viel mehr als seine Größe bekannt: er wird oft als einer der schönsten Gebirgszüge der Welt angesehen. Eine Reise nach Kaschmir bietet dir atemberaubende Landschaften und weite Ausblicke in die schönsten Ecken der Welt. Kaschmir zeichnet sich durch ein abwechslungsreiches Gelände mit offenen Hängen, Steilhängen und Klippen aus. Es ist auch bekannt für spektakuläre Tree-Runs durch versteckte Wälder. In Kaschmir stößt du auch beinahe unweigerlich auf den Apharwat, einem 4.390 Meter hohen, das ganze Jahr über schneebedeckten Berg. Kaschmirs durchschnittliche Schneefälle jedes Jahr betragen zwischen 10 und 15 Metern. Wenn du einen Trip nach Kaschmir buchst, kannst du dich auf einige Freshies gefasst machen.
Das Freeride-Terrain in Kaschmir ist nur schwer zu schlagen. Als ob Nordindien nicht schon einzigartig genug wäre, gibt es zu den Backcountry-Gebieten in dieser unglaublichen und exotischen Winterlandschaft nichts Vergleichbares. LUEX bietet sowohl Freeride als auch Heli-Trips in Kaschmir an. In unserer Übersicht findest du Trips unter der Leitung einiger der führenden Freeski-Guides Kaschmirs, darunter auch eine Schweizer Firma, welche nur mit den besten Bergführern der Welt zusammenarbeitet - das ist wohl die beste Kombination für einen erfahrenen Freerider. Kaschmir hat ein Terrain, das sich am besten für Fortgeschrittene und Profis eignet. Wenn du Frederiden liebst, aber keine Menschenmassen magst, solltest du einen Trip nach Kaschmir buchen.
Sogar die Profis wurden zitiert, dass sie in Kaschmir das "beste schlimmste Problem" hatten - zu viel Powder. Dieses Luxusproblem wirst du höchstwahrscheinlich nicht haben, aber es zeigt doch zu 100% auf, wieviel Schnee hier fallen kann. Kaschmir wurde als das größte unerschlossene Skigebiet der Welt bezeichnet. Diese Aussage würde jeder, der hier abseits der Pisten freeriden war, ohne zu zögern unterschreiben.