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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Superb experience of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains!
Across the High Atlas Trek
For anyone who likes a strenuous, totally involving and spectacular trek, this really is the business! As promised in the KE brochure, we were led across the main part of the High Atlas mountains, with 4 high peaks on in the itinerary, including Toubkal, the highest in North Africa. Our guide Hassan was superb, highly skilled and approachable, with a deep knowledge of the terrain and the culture. Our cook managed to conjure up amazing meals (fresh salads at lunchtime, couscous, vegetables @ meat in the evenings, fresh fruit etc). With a train of 8 mules carrying all the gear, we were able to get into the remoter parts of the range, so this really felt like the real deal. I came away from the holiday fit, healthy, and feeling like I had really learned about the place. A wonderful experience, totally recommended!
By Christopher from York | 24 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Exhilerating Alpine experience
Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc
A professionally organised, well lead Alpine trekking holiday where our Guide took account of the entire group. Excellent scenery, Alpine walking across three countries, and new friends.The nature of the walks reflected the advertised itinerary and whilst a good level of walking experience is required, our Guide and overnight hosts did everything possible to facilitate an excellent holiday. As to the walks, It was the first time I've used walking poles and they are definitely recommended (that f rom a person who manages without in the UK). If you have not stayed in an Alpine hut before, it is something else to experience and fully appreciate. The only trivial criticism is KE providing chocolate with packed lunches - something they told us not to bring - and for good reason in the height of Summer. But if that is my only criticism they must be doing a lot else right.
By David from Blackburn | 23 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Classic walk
Classic Tour du Mont Blanc

This was a great holiday and challenge with fantastic food and accomodation. As a single traveller I did not realise I would be in a room with 2 others. The triple rooms used in 2 or 3 of the places were far too small and caused significant problems for us. KE should not use triple rooms or at least warn people if they are going to and then give the option of canceling as it is not acceptable to be crammed in in this way.

By Adventure from BELPER | 22 August 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a great holiday with fantastic food and accommodation. The choice of hotels and room configuration is quite limited in some places if we are to avoid transfers away from the walking route, which in our opinion would greatly detract from the concept of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Occasionally we may have to use some same sex triple rooms, although we always try to accommodate couples in twin rooms. For future reference, you can find the accommodation details for each trip on the 'Holiday Information' tab of our website.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic mountain scenery and challenging walking - what more could you want!
K2, Concordia and the Gondogoro La
This is a stunning trek, highly recommended for lovers of big mountains. I've been to the Indian and Nepalese Himalayas and the scenery in the Karakoram surpassed them all. There was plenty of adventure from start to finish, kicking off with a drive up the infamous Karakoram Highway complete with armed escorts and landslides! Highlights are many – the views from Concordia are epic and well worth all the effort to get there. The 360 degree panorama taking in K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums i s breath taking. The night time ascent of the Gondogoro La with its 40-50 degree slopes at 5500m is certainly not for the faint hearted (or unfit!). Competence with ice axe and crampons on steep snow slopes is essential as being stuck behind someone who is not up to the job is not much fun for other members of the group. The trek was well organised from start to finish. The local guides, camp staff and porters were all incredibly professional and efficient; the food was amazing and the tents modern and spacious. The tour leader, Tom Richardson, was top class and a pleasure to be with in the hills.
By Adventure from NOTTINGHAM | 21 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Awesome holiday and a faultless experience with KE from start to finish.
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav
This was my first KE holiday and first experience of hut to hut trekking. My wife and I both had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this holiday to any seasoned hill walker. Prior to booking, we read all the info KE provided about the itenerary, kit list etc. and because of this felt extremely well prepared (note: pack toilet paper - not on the kit list but needed for the final hut!!) The Slovenian guides on the trek were also very helpful and knowledgeable and we were lucky enough to b e trekking with a great bunch of people. Consequently we had an awesome time! If great mountain days, stunning scenery and summits that provide a sense of achievement are your thing, this holiday is highly recommended!
By Julian from Wolverhampton | 21 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Incredible journey to the most beautiful mountains in the world
K2, Concordia and the Gondogoro La
The scenery in the Karakorams is simply awe-inspiring. There was a real sense of good feeling among our team; partly due to the incredible shared experience of being in such a magical place, but also largely owing to the wonderful treatment we received from our Pakistani hosts and from Tom's (our group leader) sense of humour. Tom's knowledge of the region is tremendous and he had stories of funny misadventures in nearly every mountain we passed. And there were a lot of mountains! KE were bril liant at helping us all rearrange our flights (there was a coup in Turkey the day before most of us were due to fly out to Pakistan on Turkish Airlines). On the journey to Skardu, we had to find accommodation at the last minute in Gilgit (due to a delay as a result of a landslide on the KKH). KE, Tom and Baltistan Tours made sure we all had accommodation and I was very glad at that point that I was not trying to travel independently. The food throughout the trip was really superb. In the most trying conditions (on glaciers, in the middle of the night, after days without fresh supplies), the kitchen boys managed to produce heaps of delicious food. This trip in Pakistan was the best holiday i have been on. The company was great and everything was organised so well. I would highly recommend this trip. The scenery really blew me away and I got so much more out of the trip by going with KE than I believe I could have done by going with another company given that the Karakorams is KE's specialist region. I will be back next year!
By Chloe from HASLEMERE | 16 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An amazing experience
Treasures of Guatemala and Belize
Many, many highlights! From staring into the bubbling crater of Pacaya and eating by headtorch watching Fuego erupt in the distance to enjoying the sunset over Lake Atitlan after a great day canoeing and hiking - we knew this was going to be a special holiday after the first couple of days. Juan and Welber made an excellent pairing as guide and driver and their knowledge of Maya and other indiginous cultures was superb. Tikal is simply stunning and Juan brought it fully back to life as it truly is his passion. Caye Caulker and Crooked Tree are equally stunning. TIPS: Take walking poles for Pacaya and walking boots not walking-style trainers - that lava dust gets everywhere! Take US dollars for Belize (exchange rate fixed at 2:1 so everywhere accepts them) You may have to try a couple of ATMs in Antigua to get Guatemalan quetzels - the banks will change dollars to quetzels but only $200 a day and it is quite time-comsuming as they have an issue with money laudering.
By Kerry from Rotherham | 16 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spectacular, challenging & great fun!!!
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav
This was my second mountain trekking trip with KE and it was just as brilliant as the first one in the High Tatras, Carpthian Mountains, Poland. Typically well organised with amazing guides - Katia and Bugy - who were extremely competent and worked well as a team to ensure the well being and enjoyment of us all. The scenery varies from pine forest to exposed mountain paths to valleys covered in wild flowers - all jaw droppingly lovely with views to die for! We experienced all weather from sun (4 days) to rain (1 day) to snow (half a day), and note to self in future is to pack as lightly as possible and layer up for possibly cold nights high up in the huts. Walking poles are very helpful if, like me, you find descending steep scree covered paths tricky! The mountain hut food was tasty and sustaining. I was lucky enough to be in a group of great people, and we all had a fantastic time!!!
By Karina from BRIGHTON | 16 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A true adventure - not another tourist in sight!
Heart of the Tien Shan
Since my childhood, I had always wanted to visit Kyrgyz nomads and see their way of life. I was not going to be satisfied by a sanitised trip, visiting a contrived nomad camp. So, I researched thoroughly, and chose this trip by KE Adventure. It truly lived up to my expectations. The exciting trek through the Tien Shan mountains was challenging for me, as I am now 60, but the support of our guides was always there and, with their help and encouragement, I crossed rivers in spate and climbed over passes up to 3900 meters. A great achievement for me! As for the flowers in the alpine meadows - better than those I have seen in the Alps and the Dolomites. We saw several nomad camps, and visited one where we were offered tea and food in their yurt. By this stage, I felt that the experience couldn't get any better. The whole holiday was perfect, with glimpses into nomadic life, interaction with the trekking crew and horsemen, marvellous and abundant food, both on trek and at the basecamps, camping sites by rushing rivers, with the stars bright above, camaraderie with like-minded fellow-trekkers, and the fact that we were in a beautiful, wild place without ever encountering another tourist. The helicopter trips were exciting, especially the longer trip down from the glacier basecamp. I felt that all geography was laid our before us - awe-inspiring and exhilarating!
By Sarah from Colchester, Essex | 15 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent tough trip.
Traverse the Jotunheimen - Private McKie
We booked our trip as a private group. Arrangements were seamless and all details both at home and in Norway were taken care of efficiently. Our guide for the trip, Simon, was really good. A professional who quickly assessed the ability level of our group and set an appropriate pace. He took care of our every need and I would highly recommend him. Simon felt more like a friend than a guide. A real asset to KE. This is a physically demanding trip. We were all experienced mountain walkers who h ave undertaken several trips abroad however we all felt that this trip was slightly under rated in terms of difficulty. There was nothing technical or difficult about this trip however the days and distances, particularly over rough terrain, were at times very long and tiring. The quality of accommodation and food at all of the huts was probably the the best I have found abroad. This is a great trip for experienced walkers. Plenty of variety, wonderful scenery and huge mountains. Once again KE have put together a great itinerary. Many thanks
By Stuart from Glasgow | 15 August 2016
★ ★ ★
A bit disappointing
Bernese Oberland Haute Route - West
This looked a hard trip for me but I had psyched myself up for it. However we missed the two long days in the middle and the ascent of the Wildhorn. This was due to poor weather and reluctance of other group members to follow the Guide's proposal to ascend to the first col and take a look. This might or might not have been successful but at least we would have tried. This level 8 holiday ended up as three less than 5 hour days, and no day over 950m. Otherwise huts were good, scenery fantastic an d guide Kathy was excellent. So much depends on weather and who else is on the holiday.
By John from LYDNEY | 15 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Beyond our expectations
Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
First and foremost, kudos to our guide Cedric, who made the trip completely memorable.we have gone on many guided tour but Cedric was truly one of the best, in his knowledge and history of almost everything mount blanc. I would also like to give a shout out to the staff of the the Yeti lodge. They were attentive and efficient. Special note to Charlie, loved the food especially the salted caramel dessert! All the lodges we had stayed in along the way was very good . Nothing to change here. Wil l definitely recommend this tour to my friends. Raji and Anba Malaysia
By G from Shah Alam | 14 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A GREAT WAY TO EXPERIENCE ROCKIES & OF WHAT CANADA HAS TO OFFER
The Classic Canadian West

A GREAT HOLIDAY TO SEE THE ROCKIES AND OF WHAT CANADA HAS TO OFFER. YOU DO COVER A LOT OF ROAD MILES BUT THE SCENCERY IS AWESOME AND THE LENGTH OF WALKS ARE NOT TOO STRENUOUS. A GOOD ALL ROUND HOLIDAY WITH A VARIETY OF TERRAIN.

By Valerie from Hexham | 13 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful experience - great mix of activities
Sri Lanka Family Island Explorer

We thoroughly enjoyed our Sri Lanka tour and felt it provided a great mix of activities ( trekking, whitewater rafting, swimming, etc), culture (visiting ancient buddhist temples and through our excellent guide about the history of the island) and to cap it all a great fun group dynamic. Also the little personal touches, like playing a game of cricket with some locals, really made for a memorable experience .

By Michael from Teddington | 13 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Superb adventure!
Family Adventure in Cappadocia and Turkey’s Taurus Mountains
We had an absolutely fantastic holiday, starting just 3 weeks after the attempted coup. We felt completely safe and very well cared for at all times, and kept on saying to each other how much we would have missed out on had we cancelled as a result of the political situation. The UK government travel advice was sound - although there was no time when we felt we needed to be particularly vigilant. The local people we met were all very welcoming, and several thanked us for coming in these difficul t times. Our guide, Ibrahim, was absolutely superb, at times acting like a welcome third parent to our daughters, aged 10 and nearly 12. He knew the mountains, and paths in Kapadokya, really well and made the - at times challenging - walking really enjoyable. He picked up on the things we were interested in, arranging extra trips to accommodate these, such as visits to mosques and a carpet factory. We really enjoyed all our conversations with him, and felt we learnt a huge amount about the environment, culture and political situation of Turkey. He is an absolutely lovely person, as is the driver, Ahamed. Highlights were horseriding, local (not touristy!) hamman, mountain trek, underground city - and pretty much everything! We were invited in for tea by shepherds on the mountains, who were very friendly - one gave my daughters rides on his donkey and made us some hiking sticks (which we managed to get home on the plane!) The cave hotel was awesome, and the campsites in stunning settings. The food was absolutely delicious, and we all enjoyed pretty much every meal. If you've not travelled Turkish Airlines before, they are excellent - the seats were comfortable, staff friendly and entertainment system excellent for all ages. You might like to bring your own food though... and perhaps your own headphones. It would be worth bringing hiking sticks if you have them for the rough mountain paths, and good walking boots are absolutely essential. Have a great time if you decided to go on this holiday! We recommend it 100% if you like a bit of a physical challenge on holiday and are up for anything.
By Barnabas from Bristol | 13 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great Trek
Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real
My wife and I did the 20 day Traverse of the Cordillera Real in Bolivia and had a great time. The hiking was moderate with a lot of up & down through valleys and saddles, but not really hard. We had amazing mountain views. I would warn trekkers about the cold nights we encountered (of course when you are at 15,000 feet you should expect very cold nights). Definitely take a zero degree sleeping bag (and a liner) and a very warm down jacket & gloves. We slept with 2 baselayers, down jacket, hat and gloves and still were cold at night. Our guide, Ricardo, was great; he kept a nice hiking pace, was very friendly and very knowledgeable, and solved most issues quickly. He also gave us Bolivian history lessons after dinner. Two folks in our group (of 8) had tent/zipper issues that for some reason couldn't be completely resolved even with replacement tents. (An open tent door in freezing windy night temps can be a real issue...) Day hiking was in the 60s to 70sF, perfect for hiking. No rain, two days were windy, but not a real issue. We visited the ruins of Tihunanaco and did several interesting things in and around Lake Titicaca to get used to the altitude. We also stayed a couple extra days in La Paz, which has several good museums and interesting areas to visit. The food throughout the trek was very good. All in all, this was an excellent trek with lots of great hiking and things to see.
By John from Colorado Springs | 10 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Great trek with good accommodation and food
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains
Very happy with Hubert as guide - personable, knowledgeable, helpful, and relaxed but on-the-ball. Good to have second guide on Rysy ascent day, especially with group of 14. Beautiful and quite varied trekking/scenery. Busy route in places - too busy for comfort now and again, but not enough to spoil the experience overall. Enjoyed seeing the chamois above the last hut. My first KE trek, but the grading seems appropriate - not very demanding, but you do have to carry your own gear. My advice is to take as light a bag as possible on the trek, unless you are used to carrying plenty - got everything I needed into a 33 litre backpack no problem, plus some other bits and pieces I left at hotel in Zakopane. I took trekking poles, but didn't find them useful as much of the route is stepped rather than sloping - personal preference, though. The hotels (first and last nights) were fine and the huts were very comfortable - we had rooms for between 2 and 8 people. Some huts had drying rooms, which was a bonus. Food in the huts was good and filling. Good selection of extra snacks and drinks available. Most days there are also stops en route at other huts where you can pick up extra supplies or get a coffee, beer or a snack, depending on what keeps you going. An exception to the comment on huts is Bilikova (Day 5), where the rooms were fine, but the service was poor - the evening meal was inadequate (they'd run out of food after a busy day, they said) and they unapologetically stopped serving anything at all by 9pm, which was disappointing. As someone new to the ways of KE, I wasn't over impressed with the travel arrangements on Day 1 and Day 7. For example, at the end of the trek "our transport will be waiting and we drive for approximately 2 hours back to Krakow, where we check into our hotel" (from itinerary shown on website) actually means a private bus back to Zakopane (great), a two-hour spell in Zakopane (we were wet after the morning's rain, with nowhere to get changed), a 2 hour 20 minute public bus back to Krakow, and a tram from the bus station to the hotel. For this reason, I found the website description misleading. I suggest the wording is changed, as "our transport" (also used on Day 1) implies private not public transport. The airport transfers were fine, however.
By Timothy from Bradford-on-Avon | 09 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A memorable challenge....
Walk to Freedom across the Pyrenees

Having read the Edward Stourton book 'Cruel Crossing', I was keen to walk the route used my many escaping Nazi tyranny during WW2. Having now experienced the walk in ideal conditions (weather/kit/accommodation and guides), I am in complete awe of the efforts, courage and stamina of those who made the cruel crossing(s) with so much less all those years ago. Thank you KE for arranging such a memorable trek, and in particular, to our guide John Howie.

By Robert from Tourtres | 09 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A real adventure in a little known but fascinating country
Trekking in Georgia and the High Caucasus
The High Caucasus mountains were remote and beautiful, a little like the French Alps without France! There were few roads, no shops or any kind of infrastructure. Many of the villages are cut off in the winter. The scenery was green and lush and quite difficult underfoot sometimes. It rained a lot, luckily for us almost always at night! We were well looked after in the camps, I got a tent to myself by luck but might next time pay out for the single supplement as it was much easier to deal with w et weather. The trekking was easy some days and more strenuous others - the itinerary had to be changed because landslides had taken out some of the footbridges, but I didn't feel we missed out. The trek guide Beqa was very competent and reassuring, and the overall guide and interpreter Levan was always interesting, helpful and good-natured. Food and everything was great, one suggestion would be to offer everyone a cuppa on their return from the trek, it would have made things more social at late afternoon time. The hotel in Tbilisi was nice and in a perfect location. Tbilisi is a wonderful capital city, buzzing at all times of day and night, so much to see and do, and a really friendly place to be. I booked my own flights and was glad of that, because I arrived in Tbilisi at about 1am, instead of the included flight arrival time of 6am. So I got a night's sleep before going off on trek. On the way back everyone else left at 4am, I stayed an extra couple of days and got a flight leaving at 4.30pm, much more civilised! (that was with Ukrainian International). Georgia is culturally a really interesting place, a different perspective but very accessible. And the wine is excellent. I really recommend this trip.
By Tracey from Brighton | 08 August 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fantastic trekking holiday
K2, Concordia and the Gondogoro La

This holiday is packed with fascinating things to see. The days spent travelling and sightseeing give you a flavour of Pakistani life, but nothing beats the mountain views you get from walking in the Karakoram. The crew and staff are excellent and look after you extremely well. Most days average about 6-7 hours walking, and the tough day crossing the Gondogoro La was offset by a few easy days walking after it. Highly recommended for any keen hiker!

By Emilie from Andover | 08 August 2016
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