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Fabulous adventure
Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc

All was fabulous - would recommend shuttle back to Yeti lodge after long hike day instead of staying in Triente - seems quite chaotic at Triente - would get better food and rest back at Yeti if that is possible . Better to keep group motivated and together after a tough day .

By James from Whitefish Bay | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Unspoiled mountains
Walking in the Balkan Borderlands
Great walking through peaceful countryside varying from flower covered alpine meadows to rugged ridges and forest trails. All the accommodation in the mountains was in simple guesthouses which were comfortable and had good locally produced food. The walking involved around 1000m ascent each day and requires a good level of fitness. The guides were outstanding (Berislav and Misha) - very informative and great fun. The days at the end of the tour at lake Skadar and Kotor provided a great relaxing contrast. We took the land only option and had a day in Pristina before the tour and a few days in Dubrovnik at the end which worked well.
By Charles from Sheffield | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Our guide Sophie was amazing. She is so knowledgeable and experienced.
Classic Tour du Mont Blanc

Sophie shared her love for the mountains, the wildflowers and the geology. She took the time to ensure every individual had a positive experience. She guided me in negotiating difficult terrain and challenging water and snow crossings. Without her help and encouragement I could not have completed the trip. I will be forever grateful to her. Although the food was delicious, most of us would have appreciated more fresh salads and vegetables.

By Julia from Corvallis | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A truely amazing trekking experience!
Best of Corsica's GR20
The GR20 is a truly amazing trek and we had a fantastic week. The Best of GR20 takes you through the northern part which includes the highest mountain ranges. Our fantastic guide Genevieve went above and beyond what we could have expected and took us up some additional peaks, including the Paglia Orba, the Monte Cinto, and cared for us very well really taking our safety seriously (eg when there were thunderstorms approaching on the first day and then another time when rain was coming in). We had a small group with everyone at very similar levels of fitness and capability and everyone connected well. I can highly recommend this trek!
By Andrea from London | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic Week
Traverse of the Picos de Europa

We had a fun ,challenging and memorable week that I will always remember . Our Guide Anna was friendly , supportive and above all extremly knowagable on routes , tips and the area and steered us over great terrain and gave us insight into the area we would never have got on our own . Above all, we had fun. The accomodation and travel was all clearly planned leaving us to enjoy the trek , the views and the whole experience . Not been with KE before but plan to do more Dave Mountford

By Dave from Berkhamsted | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
Picos de Europa are Underrated
Traverse of the Picos de Europa

Wonderful traverse of the western and central massifs. Culture and food of Asturias and Cantabria are an added bonus.

By Marek from Christchurch | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
A beautiful and interesting walking trip.
Self-Guided Walking on Lake Como
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking holiday at Lake Como. The walks typically took us on muleteers tracks above the towns and villages. There were few other people around and the views were marvellous. We came across all sorts of interesting details such as the house where Mussolini had been executed and by contrast to a restaurant, where the chef was giving a pasta-making demonstration. The walk-notes were sometimes difficult to follow and the search for a "staggering" view led us well out our way but became a quite memorable walk in itself. Generally we would have preferred somewhat longer walks. A little more guidance about how the ferries operate would have been useful, rather than a reminder on every page to check out the ferry timetables.
By Russell from Heidelberg Heights | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A brilliant experience.
Family Tour du Mont Blanc Walking Week

We were two grandparents and a 15 year old granddaughter. The excellent Guide catered for both young and old quite expertly. He shared his love and knowledge of the mountains with the group and enriched us all in various ways. In parts the walks were quite challenging for some of us. In the end we were so glad for all we had experienced. The hotels were varied but always excellent and in wonderful places. We were very well fed everywhere we went.

By Russell from Heidelberg Heights | 22 July 2019
Great adventure
Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc

By James from Whitefish Bay | 22 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A Brilliant 'Wee'Holiday
Traverse of the Picos de Europa

This was a really good guided treking holiday with the huts and hotels nicely complementing each other. The food was really good throughout, despite the remoteness of the huts they provided fine fare. The walking was very varied through lush pasture up into high bleak limestone tops. This variety was also supplemented by the varied animal life from vultures to chamoix not forgetting the wild flowers and spectacular alpine meadows. Another KE holiday not to be forgotten.

By Elizabeth from Glasgow | 21 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
K2 and Concordia
K2 and Concordia
A real "Adventure" trek with some long days and difficult underfoot conditions. The mind blowing scenery showed what must be considered as some of the best views in the world and the late snow only enhanced this. The 34 hour road journey from Islamabad to Skardu gave an insight into a different side of Pakistan and should be looked upon as a bonus.The warmth and genuine friendliness of the Pakistani people shone through our entire visit and the professionalism of the local agents and t rek crew could not be faulted.This was my 13th trek,the 8th in Asia and I rate this as the best I have experienced.
By Alexander from Peterculter | 21 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The stunning Julian Alps
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav
Fantastic trip. The Julian alps are stunning. Climb up Triglav fabulous. Hints and tips: weather can be unpredictable. Can be very hot need to carry lots of water or for us, thunder lightening and heavy rain. Trip can change because of this. Need to buy water in the huts which is exoensive 4.50 euros! Just drink beer much cheaper. Group flight easy and Raddison Blu airport booked on line very reasonable. Walking in the alps incredible stony/shaly paths. Walking poles can be good for descent. Pac k even lighter than you think! Huts good, food good. Buy your snacks etc in the supermarket in Bled, expensive in the huts. Local wine nice. Great trip I will probably do again and see the bits I missed.
By Theresa from Perth | 20 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent wildlife and sightseeing African adventure
The Great Southern African Lodge Safari
We went on the 21 days accommodated trip to Zambia, Namibia and Botswana in June/July 2019. It was an excellent trip and we would highly recommend it. The itinery was excellent and we covered a lot of things, travelling over 5,000 kms in total. This meant that there are some fairly long driving days - however the truck was comfortable and there were regular stops. The accommodation was great. We stayed in a variety of lodges, tented lodges, and small hotels/guesthouses. We were very impressed wi th the quality and this really added to the overall experience of the trip. We stayed on the banks of rivers - listening to the elephants and hippos in the night, in a beautiful farmhouse outside Etosha, in stunning lodges in the Namibian desert etc. We were comfortable and slept well! The 2 nights wild camping was one of the highlights of our trip. We loved the small but comfy 2 person tents with their added room with toilet! The camp beds were comfy and it was a great adventure. We travelled in a 12 person truck - this was between places as well as for the game drives in Etosha. We had a great group and this made the journey fun. The truck was comfortable and had a charger for electrical items if you had things to charge on the go. Fresh fruit was always available and there were a selection of books and maps about the countries and wildlife. Some driving days were long but we stopped regularly and often stopped at supermarkets to stock up with extra snacks and drinks. My only constructive criticism of the truck was it was a little too big for the game drives in Etosha, in my view. I would have preferred to split the group into 2 smaller vehicles-for maximum opportunities to view the wildlife. This, however, is only a minor issue. The guides were outstanding - Stephen and Maxwell. What incredible, knowledgeable, kind and funny men. They taught us a lot, were very patient, worked incredibly hard and were great company. They helped make the trip special. The food was great! It was amazing what they could cook up on a camp stove and we had a variety of different things every night! We sometimes ate in the lodges but mostly from the truck. Everyone helped, which makes things work better. We had good, fresh, plentiful healthy food-such as stews, pasta, fish, salads, barbeque etc. Lunches were fresh salads/sandwiches/wraps and occasionally hotdogs They cooked me a full English breakfast for my birthday-which was well received! The itinery was great. What a start at the magnificent Victoria falls! We went there day 1 with the group from the Zambian side and they were stunning. Day 2 is a free day with optional activities. You could return to the falls and cross the border to see them from the Zimbabwean side (75 % of the falls) but we decided not as the visa for UK citizens was $85. We enjoyed a game drive (where we saw white rhino) and the sunset boat trip with free bar (the less said about that the better!!) Etosha was experiencing a drought so there were not as many sightings-however it was beautiful and we saw herds of elephants, giraffes, 2 lions, black rhino, zebras etc. On the free day in Swakopmund I highly recommend the optional 2 hours ATV dune trip-it was a lot of fun and most of the group went. The dunes in Sossusvlei were breath-taking! We climbed dune 45 - again stick at it - it was worth it to get to the top and see the views. Another huge highlight was the 2 nights wild camping in Botswana-WOW! We travelled to the Okavango delta in Mokoros (small canoes) propelled by a poler. We had a brilliant 2 days doing bush walks and sitting around the camp fire with the incredible people who were looking after us. We saw hippos galore, giraffes, zebra, elephants, water buffalo etc whilst walking - it was so exciting! So many more beautiful things - too many to mention here! I did a lot of research before we booked and found that the price and itinery of this trip was the best, in my view and we are very happy that we did it. We would go again in a heartbeat. Thank you-what a wonderful 50th!
By Jennifer from Leeds | 20 July 2019
Stunning Julian Alps
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

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By Theresa from Perth | 20 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
BRILLIANT EXPERIENCE IN HIGH MOUNTAINS SURROUNDED BY BREATHTAKING VIEWS
Italian High Level Route
A fantastic week, taking me high onto snow and ice, with crampons and ice axe, for the first time, and for much of the week. KE's "Is this holiday for you?" is perfectly pitched - it is sometimes strenuous (so yes, be fit), but it is so rewarding and a really great experience. I also found the packing list useful and yes, it can be done with 10kg. (But I couldn't get it all into my 33L rucksack - bought a 44L pack and this worked fine). We were blessed with amazing weather, m aking the glacier views all the more stunning. So much depends on your fellow travellers - we were a great little team - and above all, your leader. Kathy Murphy was our guide - I agree with all that has been written about her, she is simply an outstanding mountain guide - and we were so fortunate to benefit from her friendship, knowledge and experience.
By Giles from Staines-Upon-Thames | 18 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Possibly the Hottest GR20 Ever ? !
GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route
The 10 of us who booked the Real GR20 to start in the last week of June were hoping to avoid the crowded peak summer months on the route and the heat, for Paddy Dillon in the Cicerone guide states that in June “the days will be warm, but not too hot”. However, no-one could have anticipated the record-breaking ‘chaleur’ that built up in central France and the Mediterranean in 2019. Even at 2,000 metres, the shade temperatures had built up to the mid-30’s (C) by the afternoon and we even heard that 110 F (43 C) had been recorded at a refuge 2 days ahead of us! Mind you it could have been worse: apparently it rained almost every day in June 2018 and all we had was 30 minutes of rain on the afternoon of Day 10, with the accompanying thunder & lightning storm missing the ridge we were on by some distance. Martin, a French guide, had the responsibility of helping us keep safe & on route, assisting those who needed it on the well-signed but exceeding rough terrain, and sorting out the pre-booked meals and accommodation with the refuge, gite & hotel owners. The heat was not long in taking its toll and at the end of Day 3 one of our party had to drop out temporarily for 5 days due to a combination of vomiting and heat exhaustion. Two days later it was even more dramatic, as a rescue helicopter had to be called in to evacuate another team member who was close to collapse with the heatstroke and a viral infection. Fortunately the heat relented just a fraction after that and the remaining 5 men and 3 women all finished the route, most showing a few scars, sores & aches after the 13 days, which averaged around 1,000 m (3,280 feet) of ascent & similar descent. Although the daily distances varied from 8 - 28 km (5.0 to 17.4 miles) the days were long, with our shortest day’s walking being 5 minutes under 7 hours and the longest 11 hrs 45 mins. The latter was one of the 2 ‘double stage’ days, necessary to fit the 15 stage route into the fortnight dictated by the weekly UK flight schedules. Most days we started early (7.30am was a late departure) and generally we climbed for the first two hours or so to a col. Fortunately KE Adventure does the route from North to South and this meant that we were usually on the shaded western side of the mountainous island spine for this early morning climb. Once high we needed full sun protection, although the second week brought the occasional cooling breeze in the afternoon. Food on the trek was mostly basic but nourishing & plentiful, although we had to make sure we replenished mineral salts and there never seemed to be any salt at breakfast-time. Most of us carried 3 litres of water in our packs each morning it was so hot, and we also drank lots of the refreshing sparkling local “Orezza” mineral water. We also became very adept at dunking our headgear into any stream we crossed to help cool us down, especially in the hotter afternoons. After a hard, sweaty day a shower (cold at the refuges) and a Pietra beer were always very welcome! The 2-person Quechua pop-up tents did their job and we all slept reasonably and didn’t pick up any bed bugs. However, the facilities at some of the refuges were very stretched e.g. 2 showers and a couple of toilets between around 80 people! Having access to our main luggage on 8 nights, meant we could swap some gear around and enjoy the luxury of 3 days towards the end of the route when we didn’t have to carry overnight gear and so enjoyed walking with lighter packs. All in all it was a tough, very spectacular walk that needed determination, especially as there was only around 10 hours of easy ’normal’ walking on the flat. Nowhere is the route as exposed as, say, Crib Goch and it is not highly technical: basically one needs the ability to be able to rock hop confidently on very broken ground and walk across granite slabs of varying degrees of steepness without slipping. We soon mastered the knees bent, “Charlie Chaplin” splayed waddle technique for the steep downhill slabs! You don’t have to be ‘superhuman’ to complete the route but you do have to pay careful attention to what your body is telling you. If you don’t attend to chafing, pains and blisters as soon as is possible they will only get worse and cause even greater problems as the tough days follow one after the other. We were lucky in that our group contained 4 medics so the first aid gear we had between us must have been some of the most comprehensive ever seen on the route! If I had to summarise each day in a single line, it would be something like:- Sunday (23/6): Arrival and exploring Calvi Monday (24/6): Calenzana to Piobbio - Uphill most of the Day but Not Too B ad with Views & Shade. Tuesday (25/6): Piobbio to Carrozu - The First Day of ‘Proper’ GR 20 Scrambling Wednesday (26/6): Carrozu to Haut Asco - Slabs, Slabs and more Slabs: A ‘No Poles’ Day Thursday (27/6): Asco to Ballone - A Tough Thursday but alas No ‘Solitude’ Friday (28/6): Ballone to Vergio - The Day of Drama as We Lose Our 2nd Victim to the Heat Saturday (29/6): Vergio to Manganu - “Easy” Saturday – but Still Spectacular Scenery Sunday (30/6): Manganu to L'Onda - A Tough but Wonderful Walk: possibly the “Highlight Day” of the Trip. Monday (1/7): L'Onda to Monte d'Oro - A Hard, Short Day to End the Northern Section Tuesday (2/7): Monte d'Oro to Col de Verde - A Long ‘Normal’ Hike in the Woods – Light Packs at Last! Wednesday (3/7): Col de Verde to Usciolu - A Two-ascent, Full-mountain Day Thursday (4/7): Usciolu to I Crocci - The Easiest Day on Our GR20 Friday (5/7): I Crocci to Col de Bavella - MEGA Tough but Amazing Scenery Plus a Summit Saturday (6/7): Col de Bavella to Conca - No Let Up: Relentless to the End! On our trip our waterproofs were virtually redundant and so was all the cold weather gear we had brought. Snacks from the UK to eat on the trail were a nice luxury and even chocolate-coated ones didn’t melt if you ate them early on in the day! Overall it’s a trek that gives great satisfaction to look back on, with great views and companionship while you’re ‘following the fléchés’.
By John from Solihull | 17 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great way to achieve the magic 6000m altitude
Stok Kangri Climb
This trip has it all, a great mountain adventure and trek and some fascinating cultural and historical sightseeing as part of your acclimatisation. Whatever you do don’t fall asleep on the early morning flight from Delhi to Leh or you will miss passing over the Great Himalayas. A visit to Leh and the surrounding areas in Ladakh is a holiday in itself but it’s also great acclimatisation prior to going on trek. The journey through the Stok mountains is totally absorbing and great fun and cross ing two passes at almost 5,000m is also sound preparation for what lies ahead. We encountered some late snow and met several groups who had not reached the summit so our hopes of reaching the top were not particularly high. A combination of a stable weather window and an experienced head Sherpa (Uden) ensured our success; we had a longer day than anticipated and our Sherpa guides chose a route up the shoulder of the mountain avoiding the normal summer ridge route. The extra effort involved was more than compensated by the stunning views and sense of elation. The trip notes advise that you can encounter early/late snow in June/September and of course this can impact on your chances of reaching the summit, but then the mountain and base camp will be more crowded in July & August. The standard of service, food and attention to detail on this trek were second to none and that’s due to the efforts of the whole trek crew but ultimately is down to the leadership of Uden our trek leader. A great group, a great trek team, a great part of the world to visit and a great 6000m peak......I can’t believe that was only a two week trip.
By Alistair from Aberfeldy | 17 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing family holiday
Family Adventures in the Algarve

We have just got back from a week in Portugal, staying with Jonathan and Violeta at their amazing home. We were made to feel part of the family. The accommodation was lovely, the food out of this world and the activities great fun. The kids (and adults alike) had an absolute ball! I would definitely recommend this holiday. Thank you.

By Michael from Oakham | 17 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stunning tourist free hiking and beautiful accommodation - we will return!
Walking Wild Tuscany
Without exaggeration, this is one of the most wonderful holidays we have ever had. Hosts Ailsa & Jamie own the most beautiful organic farm in the Tuscan mountains and it is truly like something out of a dream. Our accommodation was perfect, with beautiful views over the farm and mountains and a large swimming pool to relax in after our daily hikes. Ailsa & Jamie are perfect hosts and Ailsa's cooking the best we had in Italy and we were there for three weeks - a highlight was opening our 'Ailsa' packed lunch out on the trail each day - WOW. Our daily, guided hikes were challenging and quite simply stunning - the first two days, we did not see anybody else on the trail and very few people in the days after that. Our local guide was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate about Tuscany and included visits to beautiful small villages that are full of locals not tourists. This is an unspoilt part of Europe that offers so much - we cannot wait to go back. ENJOY!
By Ashley from West Leederville | 17 July 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
Nice walking but totally spoilt by failure of baggage transfer so day lost.
High Peaks of the Balkans
While not KE's fault, Lufthansa's failure to transfer our (and 3 other group members) luggage to Tirana meant we had to walk the first day in our travelling clothes (not walking clothes) and risk going up the mountain with no waterproofs and unsuitable shoes. Despite the KE reps best efforts our baggage was still missing although the others were re-united with their bags by the following day consequently we missed out the second day walk because of lack of our walking kit, reluctance t o put ourselves and the rest of the group at necessary risk. Through the efforts of the KE rep, fortunate goodwill of the son of the shepherd hut owner and a new road that has been recently constructed we were able to rejoin the group for the rest of the week. However, the uncertainty of whether we would regain our luggage and the fact we missed a full days walk spoilt the best part of the week. The walking itself was pleasant with beautiful scenery and stunning floral diversity. Local hospitality could not be faulted, the food and accommodation was simple but very good and more than adequate. Having once regained our luggage/kit and we were able to enjoy our time, the particular highlights were the variety and beauty of the flora and the stunning campsite finished off with spectacular firefly display once it got dark. Whilst perhaps a downbeat way to end/start the holiday, a visit to the BunkArt museum in Tirana should be included on the itinerary as an insight into Albanias recent past.
By Susan from BATH | 17 July 2019
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