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Amazing Experience

Balkan Trilogy Road Cycle Tour

Just an amazing experience cycling through Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. The travel Guides Tommy and Ivo were brilliant and all the cycling trip went perfectly fine. Wil surely be doing more of those.

By Celso from Rio de Janeiro | 19 October 2017

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Rewarding treks with stunning views

Footpaths of Liguria - Cinque Terre, Portofino and Porto Venere

I was a bit apprehensive about this walk after reading the initial reviews, however my fears were non founded. The walks were mostly grade 3 however there were a few days that were grade 4/5. All of the walks would start with a steep ascent from a village and eventually we would reach a plateau where we would have our picnic lunch. The views were stunning and breathtaking, and made the ascent worthwhile. Our guide Isabelle always made sure that the group were prepared for the walks in advance, a nd even after discussion changed the itinerary ,so that Day 1 was moved to Day 3 to allow us to become familiar with an easy grade of walking before the strenuous walk that should have taken place on Day 1. I think all of the party agreed that this walk was the hardest of them all, so much so, that we were unable to complete the planned route, and had to complete the route by taking the boat to Portofino instead of ascending the mountain again. It would be better for KE to change this route by either staying up high on the mountain and proceed on to Portifino, or descend down to San Fructoso, 2 ascent/descents is not a grade 3 hike. The hotel was family run, and was very personal. Food was excellent, great choice for breakfasts, and the evening meal would usually have a pasta which was plentiful and tasty. Our guide Isabelle was always busy sourcing the local shops for our ingredients for our picnic lunch, which was always the highlight of our walks. She was very knowledgable about the area where we were walking, and was always able to answer our many questions. The group's ages were in the range of 24-75, and we all had a great time getting to know each other along the paths.

By Charles from Wishaw | 19 October 2017

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Best trip ever. Words can't describe the experience of being with the locals.

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

Do your research with regard to bugs and weather. It can change alot depending upon when you go to an area. KE provide a good overview but you should be diligent in researching your specific situation. We were fortunate to have retired companions who took the time to look into specifics.

By Thomas from Stillwater | 19 October 2017

Rewarding treks with stunning views

Footpaths of Liguria - Cinque Terre, Portofino and Porto Venere

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By Charles from Wishaw | 19 October 2017

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Incredible mountain and cultural experience

Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek

An amazing trek. Our guide – Pemba Sherpa – was excellent and wonderful company. He was an encyclopaedia of knowledge about the mountains, scenery, people, culture, religion, way of life, animals and botany, and he seemed to know most people we passed on the way! The trek took in stunning scenery and above Namche covered ground with few other trekkers present. Good to experience the monasteries and local life too. The ‘luxury’ lodges are not European standards of luxury – but you did g et your own room, bathroom - and even the showers worked most of the time! Great views of Everest and other 8000 + peaks – especially from Kongde. We are seasoned UK mountain walkers and found the walking very manageable – although at over 3500 metres, the altitude made it quite hard work! I had my own GPS unit which said we covered more mileage than KE itinerary intimated (over 90 miles, and a total of 5100m ascent). Definitely worth adding an extra day or two in Kathmandu at the end of the trek as flights out of Lukla very weather dependant. All in all, a top trek. Great organisation and support from KE, and a quite brilliant guide.

By Timothy from Penrith | 18 October 2017

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Fabulous trek!

Walking the White Mountains of Crete

It was a cracking trip. Great food, swimming, walking, views and company.

By Michelle from York | 18 October 2017

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Awesome experience ...

Geneva to Nice Road Cycle

Once the pain had subsided the enduring memory is of a magnificent trip and a life-enhancing experience and which I would certainly recommend to anyone who enjoys cycling and a challenge ..

By Trevor from Edinburgh | 18 October 2017

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An excellent 1 week holiday with good walks and ample relaxation time.

Walking the Islands and Volcanoes of Sicily

A very well paced holiday considering the movements required between Islands. All of the walks were varied and also allowed time for some relaxtion so you never felt rushed Tony the guide was excellent monitoring all the groups needs alongside constant organising of transfers. The scenery and the weather helped make this one of the best short holidays I have done and returned home refreshed. Be prepared for more than enough food and despite the numbers of people on Stromboli and Etna they are &# 039;must do' and worth every bit.

By James from NORTHAMPTON | 17 October 2017

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Amazingly beautiful locations

Walking Croatia's Coast and Islands

Hiking in a variety of locations was a wonderful way to see the country and some of the more out of the way scenery. Be ready to do ascents with varying degrees of difficulty and length that lead to stunning views once arriving at the top. The first day's hike was on scree all the way making it harder than expected but doable...hiking boots would be in order and many of our group used walking sticks. Each day was beautiful, food was very good, accommodations were adequate, service generally very good. The hotel we stayed for two nights prior to returning to Dubrovnik was undoubtedly our favorite! Quaint rooms, delightfully furnished and a comfortably unique al fresco dining area made this seaside experience totally amazing. The trip was well organized and the locations were perfect in their historical significance and grandeur. Our group was small, 9 total and great fun! Travel is never perfect as humans are fallible and events cannot be predicted. That said, this is a trip I would absolutely recommend.

By Maryann from Jacksonville | 17 October 2017

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A wonderful walking holiday

Walking the Islands and Volcanoes of Sicily

This trip was wonderful with an excellent, knowledgeable guide, beautiful hikes, great food and lovely people. October weather was perfect, warm enough to swim but not too hot. The only time i felt a bit of a chill was atop Stromboli waiting for the different types of eruptions, so I would recommend packing something warm for that. When we did Etna, it was sunny and warm, but apparently it can get pretty cold there at 3000 m. The volcano guides have fleeces/jackets/gloves that you can rent. That was an optional part of the trip that I highly recommend. The hikes were not too strenuous but the poles did come in handy a few times.

By Rima from MARSHFIELD | 17 October 2017

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Truly outstanding experience - very hard to beat!

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

I can't fault the trip. It was challenging but not impossible and allowed our group to witness outstanding landscapes, explore ruins without others tourists, sleep on Inca terraces and paddle in fresh springs. Our guides were outstanding and passionate about they do. The whole team had constant smiles and endless energy. And as for the chef/sous chef - never expected full whites and chef's hat half way up a mountain. I think flambleed pear and baked cake was beyond all our expectations . Peru is an amazing country and although only touched the surface, feel that I have come home with a greater understanding of the culture. The only disappointment (which no ones fault) was Machu Picchu. After being spoilt for the majority of the trek, it was a shock to see some many people. I recommend going up to the Sun Gate if you feel the same and look down on it - made me appreciate it a little more.

By Emma from Brighton | 16 October 2017

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Highly recommended , a wonderful holiday !

Footpaths of Liguria - Cinque Terre, Portofino and Porto Venere

I have just returned from a fabulous week walking in, on and around the Cinque Terra in this beautiful area of Liguria , Italy . The family run Hotel was superb with simple, clean rooms, all with balconies,, helpful, friendly staff , lovely homemade meals, and with a great location in the pretty town of Moneglia. The walks were superb and our guide Isabelle deserves special thanks - she was great company , is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area, and her picnics were the highlight of the day for me ! Ours days were very well planned and the walks were stunning , some minor alterations were made to the itinerary ,due to path closures, or swapped days over so we didn't do the hardest walk on the first day, and on one day, to take the boat back rather the train so we could see the pretty villages of the Cinque Terra from the sea - Simply Stunning ! Any changes were made only after group discussion and we all agreed that the right decision had been made as Isabelle clearly knows her stuff and this beautiful area very well . Our walks included some steep ups and downs but those were soon forgotten when we reached the top and those views, ...or the bottom and the gelateria !! The opportunity to swim in the sea was a bonus too. This was a great time of year to travel to this area, as I suspect , it could be very busy (and hot) walking here in summer. A wonderful holiday with a great group ,excellent guide, lots of fun, lovely food, scenery , sea and sun. Bella Italia !

By Amanda from Penrith | 16 October 2017

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Fun Hiking

Footpaths of Liguria - Cinque Terre, Portofino and Porto Venere

Beautiful area. Guide Isabella was great. Lodging and food outstanding.

By John from York | 16 October 2017

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An 11 out of 10 experience

In the Shadow of Nanda Devi

Exceeded my expectations Your local contacts were superb; Our guide and his trekking staff ensured a truly memorable experience ; Our cook on our camping trek was better than any hotel; When a member of our group became ill , our guide ensured that timely care was obtained - very confidence inspiring . I was given your contact details by an experienced traveler to India - you earned the recommendation. I feel I speak for all of our group of twelve on the Nanda Devi trip May you continue to flour ish:) John Duignan

By John from DUBLIN | 16 October 2017

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A Beautiful walk through Karst scenery

Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains

The hotels are small and provide good local food. The walking is very varied with the first and last walks in popular areas possibly rather crowded. The other days are in beautiful remote areas. Your guide may be shy and needs prompting to provide a full service.

By Francis from Newcastle | 16 October 2017

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A walk to remember for waterfalls, gorges and lakes.

Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains

We really enjoyed the trip. The guide was very amiable although he did lose us once. He was inclined to walk with the faster people in the group and sometimes lost touch with those at the back. Very varied itinerary which kept our interest high every day. Some unexpected scenery and paths through some spectacular scenery.

By Ronald from Hawick | 16 October 2017

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Nearly perfect pairing of trekking and culture

The Druk Path Trek

We visited Bhutan in late September / early October to allow us to combine a festival and the Druk path. Overall we had a wonderful holiday in no small part due to the amazing local Bhutanese tour company who run it on behalf of KE. Our guides and the company management were everything you could want - genuinely interested in ensuring we had a good holiday, flexible, informative, inspiring during tough times and all with a great sense of humour. We were particularly struck by the spirituality of the country and its connection with the environment. Quiet moments of reflection in the dzongs and temples will stay with me for a long time and it was lovely to have some other members of the group who felt the same. Sunrise and sunsets were another highlight, particularly at the final campsite... and the food on the trek was great, better than the hotels we stayed in. Also I must pay particular thanks to the Bhutanese manager of the company who met us at the end of the trek. Our chat that afternoon gave me great insight into the country and its people. I also mentioned I was interested in archery and without hesitation he arranged an archery class for us for the next day which was a wonderful experience and great fun. As an honest review it's important to also mention where there were some frustrations - though for us these were relatively minor and would not put me off booking again. We found the ground agents in Kathmandu provided a less good service than those in Bhutan, but we were only with them for a day or so either side of the main tour. We felt there wasn't the clarity or information from them that we would have expected on a fully supported tour and the Kathmandu city tour wasn't brilliant. With regard to the trek itself, it's perhaps inevitable with a group of 15 but there was a wide range in terms of fitness and preparation for the trek. This makes it a tough job for the guides to support all the trekkers but we were lucky to have two so had one setting direction towards the front and one giving particular support to those at the rear of the group. On other trips I have been on everyone walks at their own pace and meets for evening dinner together to share their experiences of the day, but for this trip our guides informed us a day or two into the trek that one couple were unhappy that the rest of the group wasn't waiting for them. The guides were very thoughtful and didn't want that couple to have a bad holiday so they took the decision to stop the group repeatedly to allow them to catch up. For example on the penultimate trekking day we spent more time sitting than walking to give those towards the back the chance to catch up but still they were significantly behind. Luckily the views were beautiful and I had ample time for reflection by a lake, but the whole purpose of our holiday was to hike in the Himalayas and we had prepared well for it so it was disappointing and frustrating for it to be so fractured by stops we wouldn't have chosen to make ourselves. Tips for future travellers - KE provide trek notes which give a good idea of what's involved and I'd recommend reading them. In Bhutan it can't be 100% accurate (our GPSs were all giving wildly different readings) but we felt it gives a fair idea. The trip includes climbs of over 1000m, descents of around 2000m and you need to be able to walk for an average of 6 - 8 hrs a day at altitude (we were often less, others were more). It's important for not just your own enjoyment but also that of the rest of the group. Also bring earplugs! The pack horses are wonderful but they graze freely at night around the campsite and the jingling of their bells can be disruptive for light sleepers. I can't possibly cover everything here, but the one other thing I'd mention is the lovely people of the group. We met some amazing and inspiring fellow trekkers and had a brilliant time singing, laughing and enjoying the wonderful Druk 1100 (the local beer). Thanks to them all for making our holiday so memorable.

By Sarah from Exeter | 15 October 2017

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A challenging walk in spectacular surroundings.

Walking in the Balkan Borderlands

We have done walking holidays before, having walked 20+ miles per day. These days were much shorter, but also much more challenging due to the terrain, and ascents and descents. We had anticipated 2 guides for some, if not all of the holiday and there was only one. The group on the first day walked at the speed of fastest, not the slowest, meaning we were left at the back trying to catch up. Each time the group stopped and we caught up they would begin walking again, giving us no time to rest an d this left us feeling very dispirited. We raised our concerns to the guide and the group, but little was done to rectify the issue. As a result we decided not to do subsequent walks and we were charged for transfers, even when travelling in confined conditions with all of the luggage. Despite this we had a good holiday as we did our own thing, and some nights stayed in the accommodation provided. The information online, including pictures, is slightly misleading, we had to share with others despite having booked as a couple when the other couples had their own private rooms, and the walks are much harder than they make out. The other members of the group also agreed that they weren't expecting it to be so difficult. The guide tried to meet the needs of all the walkers on the trip, but some seemed to just press ahead and not walk as a group, but we felt it was the guides responsibility to balance the needs of everyone. In the end we didn't feel we got value for money for what we paid for the trip.

By Helen from Leamington Spa | 11 October 2017

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. We can understand your disappointment at not being able to take part in the walking on this holiday and are sorry that you found it to be tougher than you expected. Our “Is this holiday for you” section on the website is designed to help you understand the true nature of the trip. For this holiday we say: “Please note that there are some steep ascents and descents, and the walking is in a remote area. You should ensure you are physically prepared for the trek and able to walk for approximately 6 - 8 hours each day and for several days continuously.” You can also read the GPS track for each days walk, showing the exact distance, amount of ascent and the required walking time. We would encourage everyone to look at these in the light of their own experience when determining if this is the right trip for them. We are glad that in this instance, your guide was able to make arrangements for you to continue on the holiday, using the group accommodation with transfers between. For the 3 days spent in the more remote mountain areas where there are no hotels, we use simple guesthouses and here it is not always possible to accommodate the whole group in twin or double rooms. We do make this clear in the accommodation section of the trip information on our website and in the trip notes. On your particular holiday, the available double rooms were allocated to the couples on the trip and you and your daughter shared a room with other KE clients. We hope this experience has not put you off walking holidays and our very experienced travel consultants would be happy to share their knowledge if you wish in future to discuss any of our holidays in more detail.

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A wonderful trip in wonderful scenery with wonderful people!

Walking the White Mountains of Crete

A lovely scenic and varied walking holiday, with 2 peaks, 2 gorges and some coastal walking. Our guide, Jean, was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and sociable. The hotels by the coast were particularly nice and the lunch restaurant in Marmara was excellent. I was also lucky enough to be hiking with a great group of people who got on very well together. All in all - a fantastic break.

By Elaine from Maidenhead | 11 October 2017

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A challenging and enjoyable trek

Mount Mgoun - Kingdom of the Berbers

The trek exceeded my expectations. It was challenging because of the terrain but this contributed to the sense of achievement. Our group leader achieved a great group spirit and this included the team with the mules. My tips would be that it is important to be walking fit to enjoy this trek and that someone is appointed to walk at the rear of the group to support the lead guide.

By Richenda from Yarm | 10 October 2017