The Malta Records has officially recognised a brand new national milestone, the largest ever group of Maltese people to travel from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp in Tibet.
A total of 28 Maltese travellers completed an extraordinary journey from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp in Tibet, China, reaching an altitude of 5,200 metres in just 54 hours. The group arrived at their destination on 22 August 2025.
The record was set by Royal Travel Ltd, with the expedition led by Jean Paul Borg. The group was made up of:
Victor Borg (61), Josephine Attard (59), Sharon Bartolo Diacono (54), Geoffrey Bartolo (55), Emanuel Schembri (60), Anna Schembri Coleiro (57), George Abela (73), Maria Rosaria Abela (73), Robert Darmanin (53), Marica Darmanin (50), Rose Anne Zammit (50), Liberato Zammit (52), Fiona Vella (50), Maria Theresa Vella (71), Philip Gauci (68), Dolores Gauci (64), Tanya Cauchi (61), Philip Mifsud (52), Rosaria Falzon (71), Tessie Bernardette Fenech (69), Ruben Galea (28), Tanya Galea (66), Steven Ross Galea (36), Maria Meilak (38), Jean Paul Borg (34), Marieta Borg (36), Jerome Borg (5) and Valentina Borg (4).
A heartfelt well done goes out to this incredible group, who pushed both body and mind to complete an adventure they describe as unforgettable, an experience that will remain etched in their hearts forever.
This new certification sits alongside another achievement linked to the same journey: Jerome and Valentina Borg, aged just 5 and 4, were also recognised earlier this year as the youngest Maltese siblings ever to reach Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side.
Although the group travelled by bus, organisers emphasise that the Tibetan route is far from an easy ride. The road to Base Camp climbs above 5,000 metres, where oxygen levels drop sharply. Travellers face long hours on narrow, winding mountain passes, freezing winds, harsh altitude and unpredictable weather, including sandstorms that have forced many adventurers to turn back in the past.
For a mixed-age Maltese group, including small children and seniors in their 60s and 70s, to complete this journey is being hailed as remarkable and “a true test of resilience.”
The expedition highlighted the power of teamwork, expert guidance and determination. Participants described the experience as emotional, challenging and life-changing.
“This adventure proves that exploration doesn’t have to fit into one box,” the organisers said. “You can trek, you can ride, you can travel by road — and still push your limits, expand your horizons and make memories that last forever.”
With two national records now officially recognised, this Maltese group has secured its place in the country’s adventure-travel history.