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Volcanoes and Cloud Forests

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

This is a unique trekking adventure up and among the volcanoes and cloud forests of western Guatemala. The highlight of the trip, of course, is the last volcano, where we spent the night watching Fuego erupt from the camp site near the summit of Acatenango. Fuego erupts several times per hour, and at night you can see the red lava erupting and flowing down the sides of the mountain.

The best overall views are probably from the summit of the first volcano, Pacaya.

Th e hidden gem on this trip is the walk around the crater lake on Volcan Chicibal. It is a Mayan sacred place and once you get there you will understand why.

Each climb has its own features, but pretty much all of them involve some steep sections and going through the cloud forest, which is damp, foggy, and somewhat cold. These are not ideal trekking conditions but if you are prepared for it, you will be just fine. Just make sure you bring a towel and dry base / thermal layers for use at the camp sites and you'll be fine. Make sure you bring your waterproofs also, because it will occasionally rain (and the wind protection is important in the cold damp conditions).

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By Venkatadri from Toronto, Canada | 23 November 2024

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Yalung Ri Nepal

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

Excellent trek up to and summiting Yalung Ri. Thanks to PK Sherpa and his team, all of us made it to the summit, PK made the trip amazing, every detail so well organised, always had a smile on his face and looked after the whole group. Would highly recommend this trip and could not have had a better guide. Thanks KE Adventure and PK Sherpa

By Stuart from Preston | 23 November 2024

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Amazing experience

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

I have been on similar trips in the past, all were great, but this one stands out for the care offered by the local team. Our head guide, Rudy, was passionate, fun and incredibly knowledgeable. Joey, the second in command was supportive and kind and will, I’m sure, go far. The chef, Juan, and his team produced the finest food of our entire 2-month trip to South America! Add to this spectacular scenery and a lovely group of fellow trekkers. The hiking was a challenge, but very doable. Our group was aged between 54 and 69!

By Karen from France | 23 November 2024

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Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

Completed this Trek in Nov 24. As usual with KE, the trek was very well organised and well guided, the Itinerary very accurate in terms of route description, length and difficulty of each days walking and the pre-trip information covered all relevant points.
The trek itself ............ This trek is described as an opportunity to get away from the trekking crowds and to visit isolated communities and areas which are very little visited and it did not disappoint. Yes the first two days ar e on the Annapurna Circuit itself (some on the unmade road and at other times on trails ) but I found these two days very enjoyable. The scenery is stunning, the lodges
and T stops suitably welcoming and its a good chance to get the legs properly moving and the acclimitisation process started. The trail then branches off, and from that point on we saw an average of around four other trekkers per day. The scenery is dramatic all day, every day, and the two villages of Naar and Phu are fascinating and great as significant destinations to aim for. Lodges were described as basic, but I was pleasantly surprised, and in general I would place them on a par with lodges on routes such as Manaslu and Langtang. We had dual occupancy throughout and on every evening ( and some lunches ) we had full menu choice. Again, this was helped by the sheer absence of other trekkers, so the lodges weren't busy in any way. Indeed, it was clear that in some locations lodges were sitting empty overnight, although our trip was Nov, so that might be slightly different at other times of the year..
Like all great treks the route includes a high pass, the Kang La, which meant ( for us ) a night camping two hours on from Naar. A very cold night and early start, but very well coordinated and organised by our Guides and a beautiful camping location and genuine experience. The pass itself was comfortably achieved, with no steep climb in the final stages, and once again, the absence of other trekkers at the top made for a unique experience. The return to the Annapurna Circuit for the last day and a half comes as a bit of a culture shock, but not unpleasant and we finished our trek at Timang, which takes some beating as an end point.
Along the way we saw plenty of wildlife and there wasn't a single day that lacked big vistas or that I considered a slog or just "a means to an end"
One small point to note, for those making potential trek comparisons, is that travelling to Jagat to start, and from Timang at the conclusion, both involve long and very tough bus / jeep journeys. Of course there are treks where this can be minimised, but from a personal perspective I would say this is a small price to pay, set against all the upsides of "The Hidden Valleys"

By Clifford from Torquay Devon | 22 November 2024

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Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

Highlight - The whole experience from scenery, contact with local people and conversation with our local guide Yarob and Bedouin guide Salam in Wadi Rum. Yarob was an excellent knowledgeable guide who looked after us very well including waiting for us to arrive in the early hours due to a delayed flight. He was very passionate about his country and it's history and clearly enjoyed sharing it with the group.

By David from Rossendale | 21 November 2024

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A trekking trip with so much

Secret Trails of the Tribal Heartland

This was my first trip to Vietnam. And it was awesome. The trekking was tough with some long distances and some technical stuff but the stupendous views made everything worthwhile. Our guide Shi was extremely knowledgeable about the different tribes we visited and about the history, flora and culture of the area. All the accommodation was comfortable with excellent food which we all enjoyed sharing with chopsticks. I doubt if anyone lost weight! Shi and his trainee guide Kwang were very supporti ve of the less confident members of the group. Kayaking on and swimming in Halong Bay were particularly memorable . Altogether I would recommend this trip for the brilliant mix of scenery, trekking, local culture and city life in Hanoi. A very well put together adventure in my opinion. Oh and whoever decides on the guides KE uses deserves a medal!!

By Julia from Bristol | 21 November 2024

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I thought the trip was excellent

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga Trek

It was amazing.. I have lived and worked in Nepal and trekked all over the Himalayas although never in Sikkim - and this was a particularly beautiful route. I believe Anup Tamang is an extraordinary trip leader - he was very caring of his team of support staff and worked with them to erect tents and other more general duties.

By Gillian from Polegate | 20 November 2024

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My first Himalayan summit

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

Well organised, virtually all inclusive so no extra things to pay for once in country, EXCELLENT in country service provider. I cannot praise PK Sherpa and his team enough, absolutely superb customer service from start to finish of my trip !!!

Nothing was too much trouble for PK and his team. To make the climb of Yalung Ri safer, on the day before the climb he and his team set up fixed ropes to the summit to ensure the whole team got to the top on summit day. They did not return to base camp until after dark, the next day they were up early and climbed to the top with all of us meaning they summitted two days in a row !! Always pointing out and explaining different customs of Nepalese and Sherpa life. Very attentive to our needs.

By Andrew from Crediton | 20 November 2024

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Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

Great range of trips and excellent personal service.

Naresh was a great leader with a great enthusiasm for this particular trip and very keen to share his knowledge of Nepal, its wildlife and its religions. He created good relations with all the group and demonstrated a very caring attitude for all.

The section off the Annapurna trail was lovely and quiet. The lodges we used along this section were basic, but clean and comfortable and we were well fed, utilising a lot of local produce.

By Paul from Poole | 19 November 2024

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Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

Trip was very well organised from arrival at Amman airport to departure following week. Guide, support team very friendly. food, hotel, itinerary all excellent. Entering petra from the back entrance so you start with monastery and finish at treasury (the money shot) was a fantastic way of doing route rather than other way round which most people do.

Camping experience was fantastic.. we were very well looked after and made to be as comfortable as possible while wild camping. Guid e and support crew really looked after us, very friendly, great food and we all became one big group. Yarobk was very friendly, cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable and always went the extra mile to make sure the whole group enjoyed the trip .. he became a good friend and one of the group during the trek.

By Mark from London | 19 November 2024

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The Classic Paine Circuit

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

I have been on several KE trips and have never been disappointed to date. Pre-trip communication was excellent, and the guides on the trip could not have been more helpful, or knowledgeable.

There are not enough words to adequately describe the outstanding beauty of the Torres Del Paine O Circuit. It was not without it's challenges but the sense of achievement on completing the circuit with a great bunch of fellow trekkers and the guides is something that will live with me f orever.

From the first point of contact to farewell at El Calafate airport, Luis was both professional and like a friend during the whole trip. He and the Chilean guides (Juan and Yassir) worked tirelessly to ensure everyone on the trip was well cared for and questions answered. He was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the trip, from the geology of the area to the local flora and fauna.

By Geoff from Ilford | 19 November 2024

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Walking the Drakensberg and the Wild Coast of South Africa

The two trips I have been on this year have been excellent , well planned itineraries in exciting locations, efficient administration , superb guides and lovely like-minded people on the holidays . Good value for money.

By Nicola from Penrith | 19 November 2024

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Great holiday

Kangchenjunga Trek

Great holiday. Very professionally organised. It was all a highlight. Prem was fantastic. Very professional and managed his team really well. Very attentive with us trekkers. Everything ran like clockwork. He was brilliant and with his team really added value to our holiday experience. The quality and quantity of the food was exceptional in the circumstances. I think that a packed lunch would have been sufficient each day and made the staff’s working day a little easier in not having to cook e very lunchtime.

By Nigel from Chesham | 19 November 2024

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

All our trips with KE have been excellent - very well organised both prior to departure and by teams on ground at destnations. The local team were outsnading and our guide (Neptli) and the trek cook were truly outstanding. He was diligent and extremely helpful. His knowledge and advice were outstanding and he was really organised and led the party very well. I would also mention the food on the trek was oustanding (Nicholas was the cook).

By Stephen from Newcastle | 19 November 2024

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Chulu Far East and the Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

It was a very well organized and run trip. The acclimatization profile was excellent which ended up putting me on top of Chulu far East felling in a strong position. The Phu and Naar valleys lived up to all my expectations, remote and remarkably quiet. On summit day there was only 5 of us including the climbing Sherpas on the mountain. A beautiful and spectacular three week trek.
The only down point was the few days spent on the Annapurna circuit this is now a complete disaster, the much of the path is now a muddy road with hundreds of people walking up it. It is hard to see how this is sustainable in the future.
I would full recommend this trip to anybody that wants to see the remote areas of Nepal and get a chance to climb a 6000m peak.

By Philip from Lancashire | 19 November 2024

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Bhutan was an excellent trip

Black Necked Cranes and Royal Orchid Trek

Tour Leader, Jigme Tenzin, was excellent. He was very conscientious in every aspect of our trip and made sure we were safe and had an amazing time. His knowledge about everything Bhutan made the trip so much more enjoyable. One of the best KE trips I've ever taken. WIll definitely recommend to others.

By Barbara from Georgia, US | 18 November 2024

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Walking Holiday in Captivating Cape Verde

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

Everything ran smoothly from start to finish and was good value for money. Every walk was a highlight in its own way. We've been on many guided group holidays with several different companies and Odair is probably the best guide we've encountered.

By Simon from Frome | 18 November 2024

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Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

Whole trip was superb, pre departure, location, guiding, food, accommodation, travel. Tour leader was very experienced and fantastic at managing the welfare and enjoyment of every individual on the trip and all of the support team. He really made the trip a success and it was a privilege to benefit from his experience and knowledge of the mountains. Completely trusted him to get us to the top and the mountain safely.

By Christine from Blairgowrie | 18 November 2024

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An amazing experience

Japan: Nakasendo Trail and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

An amazing experience - I would highly recommend! Pietro was a fantastic tour leader. Very knowledgeable, patient and keen to help us to enjoy our experience of Japan.

By Simon from Hartlepool | 18 November 2024

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Trekking Guatemalas Magnificent Seven

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

Unique itinerary, fabulous guides. Diego was fantastic!

By Nancy from Toronto | 18 November 2024