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Best way to see Vietnam

Hanoi to Hue on the Ho Chi Minh Highway

If you want to see the side of Vietnam that is free of tourists and hassle, this is the trip for you. We had nine beautiful days of cycling through rice paddies, gorgeous limestone mountains, and little villages. The weather was sometimes a challenge - we had a few days of typhoon-type rains, and be prepared for some pretty intense heat. But the terrain isn't too difficult (mostly rolling hills) and of course the support vehicle is always there with water and AC. My suggestions to future tr avellers - bring quick-drying clothes and lots of sunscreen. And while the food was amazing (kept beating my expectations) the accommodations were a little more basic than expected. Overall, another great KE trip.

By Joanna from OTTAWA | 05 December 2017

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Fantastic Trip

Mount Toubkal in Winter

A fantastic trip hiking in the Atlas Mountains and discovering Marrakech. Although we didn't get any snow while on Toubkal, it didn't detract from the overall experience. Everything was extremely well organised and ran like clockwork. Our guides, Hassan and Omar, were brilliant. They looked after us very well while being friendly, fun and informative. The food was brilliant and we never went hungry. Morocco is a beautiful country with friendly people, I couldn't recommend this tri p enough and I can't wait to go back to Morocco!

By Sarah from Glasgow | 05 December 2017

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Not only a fantastic trip to Toukbal but new friends and fun!!!

Mount Toubkal in Winter

In the last 4 years my wife and myself (both in our 50's) have trekked to Everest Base Camp, Annetto in the Pyrenees and Aconcagua in Argentina but for us this trip with KE to Toukbal has been our favourite. Travelling on a trip like this is all about being with a group of people you get on with and we had so much fun and everyone got on so well. Also our guides were fantastic who not only looked after us but also provided us with the local knowledge making this a great history lesson. And the weather was perfect for us to make the summit. What can I say.....We loved this trip and are now looking at something for next year with KE.....But I must admit the best thing was getting home and having a hot bath with a beer and feeling happy we had achieved something :-)

By Robert from Wellingborough | 04 December 2017

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Fantastic Trek!

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

Superb trek set in stunning surround! It is not a long trek being only 7 days but the days themselves entailed walking of up to 11 hours to include plenty of time for photos and lunch breaks. A good level of fitness is required as is the ability to walk at a reasonable pace on a daily basis in order to reach the camp sites at a reasonable time. If you have walked in the Alps or done significant mountains in the UK this is the trek for you. Our trek leaders Diego, and Tomaz, were fantastic too wi th a lot of knowledge to impart to the group on a wide variety of subjects. Camp sites were mainly good and the Eco Camp positively luxurious! It’s well worth arriving a day early and allowing time to visit the Puerto Moreno glacier as its stunning - not sure why it is not incorporated in the holiday?

By Graham from HARROGATE | 03 December 2017

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The Trekking holiday was awesome , the local Sherpas made it an unforgettable ex

Everest Base Camp Trek

For a trip in November take plenty of light warm clothing eg tee shirts and vests, and socks . Tinned meat and fish would be great as a veggie diet has its limitations the higher you go. Believe me ,,, the effort and exertion is very much worth it .

By Paul from Sunderland | 01 December 2017

Time Lapse

Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary

By David from Skipton | 01 December 2017

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Wonderful Himalayan trekking in an unspoilt part of the country

Ganesh Himal Panorama Trek

This is the best trek in Nepal that I’ve been on for a long time. The Ganesh Himal is a beautiful area with a lot of variety from traditional villages to snowy peaks. We were fortunate to have perfect weather throughout and the views of the mountain ranges were superb. Everything ran smoothly-we had an excellent crew and guide (Ricki) who looked after us all very well. There are some very steep ascents & descents but there was plenty of time each day to walk at your own pace. We were a large group of 17 including Kit from KE and we all got on very well together which certainly added to the enjoyment of the trek.

By Gillian from Amersham | 30 November 2017

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A wonderful challenging road cycle trip through amazing ,varied desert landscape

Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

This trip was certainly cycling -wise tougher than I expected at grade 6. Having done the Guatemala MB ride at grade 11 i would probably have rated this as a grade 8 as there were some long climbs, the penultimate day involved a 3 hour ride to the road summit at 2100m.. The local guide Hameed was superb ..a very knowledgeable Berber chap with excellent english and he produced some lovely picnic lunches. Shorts weather by day when the sun was out but warm clothes needed once the sun has gone down ..A down jacket or gilet ideal to take with you . The hired bikes were were excellent and the road surface was brilliant on most days but some potholes on the older roads. The tour took us to some interesting places away from the more touristy Marrakesh..The local people were very welcoming and cycle friendly! The food was wonderful ..tagines most nights..Most hotels don't have alcohol available so we bought some lovely Moroccan red to take with us in the van for the evenings. A wonderful trip with a full on cycling itinnery through some wonderful ,varied desert scenery.. I would thoroughly recommend this trip!

By Sandra from Poole | 30 November 2017

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A good and challenging walking holiday

Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes

This was my second visit to Equador but the trek did not cover any of the same areas I had visited before. I enjoyed the trek very much and, in spite of the limited views on some days becasue of cloud, was impressed by the beauty of the Andes and the people. I felt the trek plan was well thought out and allowed us to acclimatize to the altitude slowly. The hostel/hotel accommodation was very acceptable and the meals offered were plentiful and tasty. My only comments would be that the trek notes were not always accurate and promised views of animals, etc. that could only be seen in the Amazon region, which we were nowhere near. Our guide said he would meet with the local operator and sort that out after we left. Our guide was good and managed several minor incidences during bus travel in a responsible manner. We did think that there were at least two mountain roads where we should have gone up in smaller vehicles, as the mud road surfaces were very poor causing problems. Our driver, however, was very careful and coped very well in the occasional challenging areas. Our guide's English was acceptable but our group contained Norwegians for whom English was a second language and he frequently spoke too fast for them to follow. This was a reasonably challenging trek because of the altitude but most enjoyable.

By Alexandra from Vancouver | 30 November 2017

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VARIED ISOLATION

Kangchenjunga to Makalu via the Lumba Sumba La

An extremely varied trek, ranging from semi-tropical forests, through bamboo forests to above the tree line trekking. Extremely isolated trekking once past the few villages, not that these, mostly Tibetan style houses and people, were not very interesting to spend a little time in. Some of the days near the pass seemed very short but it was all planned to acclimatise slowly, which meant everyone took the high altitude pass in their stride. Nothing was surprising for such a long trek with a high altitude central pass. The pathways ranged from easy to treacherous and be prepared for very cold nights near the top and don’t go if you have any concerns about vertigo (both bridges and ledge pathways). Extremely well supported trek, with a local guide, sirdar and cook who took great care of us. Any cook that can keep me, a confirmed carnivore, interested in vegetables for nearly 3 weeks is a genius in presentation! Highly recommended for treks away from the crowds. The KE rating is fair, not because of difficulty but more because of the length and isolation.

By John from Yeovil | 30 November 2017

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Excellent Himalaya Trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

This was an outstanding Nepal trek that I highly recommend without reservation for anyone seeking a challenging but spectacular mountain trek experience. Scenery was superb and varied, progressing through farm countryside, quaint villages, lush forests, and finally above tree-line with vast Himalayan mountain vistas. I felt that daily walking pace, distance covered, and altitude gain were all reasonable. Notably, no client suffered significant altitude problems, only a couple transient headaches . Views before and after the French and Damphus passes were stunning. Hiking was great every day, with numerous waterfalls, scenic rivers, and of course snow-capped mountains. However, I especially enjoyed walking from the Hidden Valley campsite (5120m) to the meadow campsite Yak Kharka (4000m), passing over the Dhamphus Pass followed by a long but stunning alpine traverse and finally a precipitous descent from alpine terrain to meadows. Logistics were nearly flawless thanks to our fantastic head guide (Passang), assistant guides, porters, and cooking staff. Food was tasty, varied, and plentiful. Hygeine was excellent and no one in our group of 7 was sick on the trek. Efficient porters insured that our tents were either already set up or in process of setting up upon our arrival at every camp. Of course, near-perfect weather didn't hurt-- it was sunny every day and no more than a dusting of snow late one day in camp before dinner! Crampons and ice ax not used at all. Trails almost snow-free. Yes, nights at Dhaulagiri basecamp (about -7C in tent) and Hidden Valley (-10C in tent) were cold but tolerable with the right gear. I really think November is the best month for this trek-- slightly colder than October but better chance of stable, dry weather. In any case, days warmed up nicely. After the trek we flew from Jomsom to Pokhara where we toured the International Mountain Museum and enjoyed views of Phewa Lake from the Peace Temple.

By Steven from Albuquerque | 30 November 2017

Crossing Lower Suspension Bridge

Everest Panorama Trek

By Andrew from Doncaster | 29 November 2017

Departing Lukla Airport

Everest Panorama Trek

By Andrew from Doncaster | 29 November 2017

Threshing Rice

Kangchenjunga to Makalu via the Lumba Sumba La

By Charles from Sevenoaks | 29 November 2017

Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro, October 2017

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By Bruce from Victor | 29 November 2017

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WOW!

Annapurna and Bandipur Luxury Lodge Trek

This was my first trek (other than the odd day trip in the Peak District) and it was a fantastic experience and I won't forget it any time soon. Qatar Airways was superb - old-fashioned charm and service. The people (staff and people we met in general) in Nepal could not have been more helpful and friendly. The luxury lodges were good as was the food. My favourite meal was in Pokhara where we had the tradition Dhal Bhat which was served on delightful brass plates/ dishes. I was served more carbohydrates than I'm used to - but that was because of the daily trekking and the body's requirements - so it's best to 'go with the flow'. We had an excellent guide - Rabi Gurung, who helped me enormously and he went the extra mile for our group to make sure that all our needs were catered for. His English was very good and he kept us entertained with his superb knowledge of the mountains, flora and fauna and delightful stories during 'happy hour'. A charming and conscientious guide who is proud of Nepal and was keen to share his knowledge. Do add an hour here and there to the daily trekking timings and the road trip from Bandipur to Kathmandu took us 6.5 hours. Overall the itinerary was good and seemed to have been carefully thought out. A superb trekking holiday with creature comforts which I would recommend to anyone.

By Saskia from Rugeley | 28 November 2017

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Cracking holiday. Stretching ride in an incredible country.

Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red

Just back from an incredible 10 days in Jordan. Great scenery to cycle through, great sites to see (Petra and Wadi Rum being the obvious highlights) and a good insight into local food and people. Don't be fooled by some of the distances, the cycling is hard! The first 4 days are 98% on the roads, but cycling a mountain bike makes it harder especially on the 1500m climb for the dead sea to Karak. The last two days are 50% off-road through the desert and 50% roads. The desert bits are great, but there's a few very frustrating kms through the worst of the desert sand. All in all, a great holiday, really well run and great fun. If you like biking and haven't been to Jordan it really is a must.

By Neil from Maidenhead | 28 November 2017

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Perfect experience, friendly and very professional staff

The Ultimate Everest Trek

I went on the Everest Base Camp in November 2017. I discovered KE upon a recommendation, and after a first call with one of their team member (Vanessa), I immediately got the feeling that KE was the right agency to go on this trek. Vanessa, and the whole KE staff, has always been extremely responsive to all my emails, random questions (e.g., shall I buy these shoes or these ones), made its best to give me the re-assurance I needed for this trek (i.e., I was travelling alone, and wanted to get a sense of the group and make sure I could give contact numbers to my parents so they would not worry). When I reached Kathmandu, I got easily picked up by our guide, and the whole trek has been a fantastic experience: friendly and professional staff, great experience, etc. I am confident that my next trek will be with KE, and would recommend everyone to consider KE for any trek.

By Anais from London | 28 November 2017

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Very Good

Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

Very good. Challenging in parts, especially the penultimate day with a climb of 1500m, Magnificent scenery which offered a change every day. Generally good roads - many smooth, some rough. Basic, rustic but very good accommodation. Many excellent meals. Very helpful guide, always kept you at ease.

By Allan from PENRITH | 28 November 2017

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Spectacular Trek

Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek

Great upscale trek with the luxury of lodges. Views all along are outstanding, especially from Farak Ri. We first trekked to Annapurna Base Camp and added this one for a bit of luxury in the Khumbu region. Off the main path once out of Namche Bazzar which was nice with many fewer trekkers. Highly recommended.

By Raymond from Acworth | 27 November 2017