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Epic
GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route

GR20, despite being hyped up so much, is an epic adventure. It offers rugged mountains, forests, pools, lakes, and long long hikes. Be fit and have stamina and just enjoy it. The mountain huts have been recently improved, with better toilet and shower facilities, so you can have a shower at any hut. Food is hearty. There is a danger of wild fires in August. All in all, an epic hike, one of the few in Europe.

By Bostjan from Brussels | 18 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
A great trek with a bit of excitement and challenge at times
Gran Paradiso Summits - Trek the Alps of Italy
This trip started and finished in a lovely chalet in Chamonix. Clean facilities, staff were friendly and the food lovely. I wish I had stayed on an extra day before and after. The trek itself was well planned and had a bit of everything - easy walk on day 1, building up to a proper challenge on the main summit day. Our guide was very experienced and had to change plans purely due to the weather, but we still had a great time as a group. We were very unlucky with the weather and didn't manag e 2 of the 3 summits, but this is the only thing that KE can't control. Everything KE organised was excellent. The refugios were better than expected and food and wine was plentiful. A 1/2 litre of house wine was only 6 Euros, which given the remoteness of the huts, was good value. My only tip would be that weather will always dictate what can be done on any holiday in the mountains so never be tempted to leave the waterproof or warm jacket behind. The KE kit list was spot on even if you think it is overkill sitting at home in the sunshine.
By Diane from LINLITHGOW | 17 August 2017
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Icelandic adventure
Iceland: The Three Peaks Challenge

If you want to really experience/see Iceland, you will enjoy this tour. Our guide led us on beautiful hikes into the mountains and across glaciers. The third peak is challenging. You will need to be in good physical condition and have the proper gear. On our rest days between hikes, we also traveled to some beautiful locations. The scenary around Jokulsarlon were breathtaking.

By Eileen from Brookline | 17 August 2017
A truly amazing trip. Fantastic value for money!!!
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

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By Steven from Wigan | 17 August 2017
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Istria- A visual and culinary feast
Cycle the Wine Roads of Istria
This was a five star cycling trip around the picturesque medieval seaside towns of northern Croatia. Meandering through vineyards, cruising the promenades and exploring the many historical buildings of the area, all at the gentle pace of a bicycle. We had some days on quiet country roads, some days on mountain bikes following the old train route of the Parenzana and plenty of time to sightsee or rest in the afternoons. The area, having an Italian ancestry, never failed to provide the most amazin g foods and wines. We took a tour of a vineyard and an olive oil press on route and passed through a renowned truffle region. The routes were very flexible and catered to the fitness of the group with the options for some of the group to push on and some to put their feet up if they wished. A gastronomic treat, with a bit of exercise.
By Charlotte from KESWICK | 16 August 2017
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Amazing, active and relaxing family holiday with teenagers! Food and hosts fab !
Family Adventures in the Algarve
Just back from our perfect family holiday in Portugal - genuinely the best we've ever had! With one 12 year old and one 16. 2 other families, who we didn't know but all got on great, a real communal and happy atmosphere. Hosts were so welcoming, with amazing and plentiful food from local chef. Activities were perfect, well pitched, with help from young volunteers - local walk, beach fun, rock climbing, surf lesson, cycling, power boat trip, canoeing down river. But, it was so much more than an activity holiday - if you want to forget any debates about what to do and who's cooking and trying to keep everyone happy and entertained whilst finding time to 'relax' then this is your dream holiday! Time for mums to share an evening glass of wine on the veranda in a cool breeze, hot outside showers powered by solar panels, idyllic setting on organic farm with great sunset views, hammocks abound to read in, fresh water lake on site with zip wire, table tennis, comfortable accommodation - family cottages. Fun party and pizza night! It was so special, bonding and we will always remember it! Thank you to Portual hosts and to KE.
By Melanie from Stroud | 16 August 2017
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An excellent alpine mountain hut tour
Across Austria's Zillertal Alps
This tour takes you across a number of sharp rocky ridges running north from the main spine of the Zillertal alps. You cross alpine meadows, numerous boulder fields and streams as you ascend to the passes high above the valleys. The walking at times is tough and a good degree of sure footedness and a head for heights (or steep drops) is definitely required. The climb up to the Schonbichler Horn (3134m) was a particular highlight, you start by ascending up some moraine and then cut back to gain a rocky ridge with sharp drops each side, as you get towards the top you have to scramble up the rock face before reaching the pass and the steep drop down the other side – it’s not too difficult and there is a cable to assist you if needed, but by this point you’ve already climbed about 1000m. The huts were excellent, all of different sizes and style, but all equally comfortable and the food was plentiful and filling. Our guide, Arno, was amazing, he was patient, set a great walking pace and demonstrated gentle humour as he dealt with all the bizarre requests and situations we threw at him. If you like rocky mountains, great alpine views and only have a week to spare then this trip is a gem.
By Sandra from Chipping Norton | 16 August 2017
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Scenic family trek in the High Atlas
Family Teenage Toubkal Ascent, Morocco
We were delighted with our 2 week holiday in Morocco this year (as well as the ascent of Mt Toubkal we also trekked on the beach with camels for a week) Both weeks were organised through KE and their support and organisation was faultless. Although this trip was billed as being a Teenage holiday there were 5 kids on it who were not teens (aged 7-12) but this was not a problem for us as they were cheerful and good company. I can imagine some families might have been disappointed if they thought t here would only be teenaged kids in the group. The walking was in stunning scenery and was well paced for the climate (pretty hot at the end of July) Almost everyone made it up Toubkal (including the 7 year old) which was in no small part because of the experience of the guide. I felt this trip allowed us to learn quite a bit about the local culture because of the nature of the accommodation, the excellent guide and the itinerary. It was adventurous whilst still feeling perfectly safe. I also had the health boost I was looking for with fresh air, sunshine, exercise and unprocessed food. Highly satisfactory.
By Rona from Cupar | 15 August 2017

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for review. We are pleased that you were delighted with your holiday. Our advertised age limit for this trip is 10+. This is because in our assessment, the trip is not suitable for the average family with children under this age. We run this trip in conjunction with our French partners at Alibert, which adds a great extra dimension for our young participants. In France it is illegal to discriminate according to age, so where a younger child can demonstrate sufficient ability/maturity as an older child, they have to be considered for the trip. This is a relatively unusual circumstance and we wrote to everyone on the holiday prior to departure to explain this. We are pleased that in the end, the 7 year old was able to climb Toubkal and also that you found all the children to be cheerful and good company.

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Tough, challenging but great fun and a real sense of achievment
GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route

<p>Travel light !</p>

By William from Belfast | 15 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Magnificent Monastries, interesting treks, wonderful views of Mount Ararat.
Armenia's Trekking Highlights
The Monasteries we have seen were magnificent, especially Khor Virap. Its stunning position overlooks Mount Ararat in Turkey. Geghard Monastery is in another dramatic location, carved into rocks. Due to the extremely hot weather, the trek in the Geghama Mountains was not as enjoyable as I imagined. It would be advisable to take an umbrella for sun protection, there was no shade or trees. Also suggest to take some liquid gel against dehydration and a camelback waterbag if travelling in July. Mayb e June departure would be more spectacular, as then all the wild flowers are in bloom. All in all, I am very happy that I have seen so much of Armenia.
By Edith from 8200 Schaffhausen | 14 August 2017
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Outstanding trekking in Fann Mountains
The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek
This was an amazing trip to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The trip started with 11 days of trekking through the incredible Fann Mountains. The trekking is tough but achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness. The scenery was great - every pass brought a new exclamation of 'wow' from the group. The local team were super friendly and helpful and our leader Neil was everything that you would want from a leader - helpful, informative and a lot of fun.

If you are after
culture, the trip to Samarkand should be more than enough. The architecture is beautiful and our local guide was very informative.

I would thoroughly recommend this trip!
By Deborah from Bath | 11 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A good cross section of the High Tatras
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

This trek fully justifes its rating. The scenery is wonderful, and Hubert the leader added greatly to its enjoyment. He has a remarkable knowledge of the area and was always receptive to the mood of the group and individuals.
The accomodation we stayed at was generally as good or better than I expected. All the transfers went without a hitch, even when modified.
A drawback on most days was the volume of local walkers on the majority of the trails,


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By Trevor from Hebden Bridge | 10 August 2017
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An amazing trek with good acclimatisation
Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real
The first week in the Isla Del Sol provides some luxury and some good day walks before the trek starts. Top quality hotel in Copacabana and the Eco-lodge was perfect. Be prepared for the trek - there are some big ascents and descents. The descents - often on steep loose scree slopes - which is good if you're happy with this terrain. The views are amazing and we saw just a handful of other trekkers. Definitely worth the effort. The campsites are all different but the settings are beautiful. The tents are very good. But it gets very cold at night. Expect -15 degrees or lower. Have the right sleeping bag and thermarest. The food is very good and plentiful. Snacks are provided every morning for morning tea. Might be worth taking water purification tablets just in case. Water is boiled but with a big group that's a lot of water that is needed every day. Local guides including cook - very good. Very knowledgable of the route - as not always on paths and some scrambling required - a rope was needed for one small part - but more for safety purposes. Various flight options. Flying via Miami with AA was ok - luggage is checked all the way through. Hotel in La Paz is in a good location and helpful staff. Take the cable car rides to see the city. Go for it - July departure - blue skies and warm sunshine during the day but once the sun goes the temperature drops - be prepared. Take a Sig bottle for a hot water bottle.
By Hazel from Maidstone | 10 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Everything I expected and more. Challenging, interesting and well organised.
Dolomites Via Ferrata

The via ferrata was challenging , ablely lead by the guide, Francois, who was very competent and knowledgeable. The whole trip was well organised, with good accommadation and excellent food.

By David from Swindon | 08 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Challenging, truly exhilarating and such an adventure.
Snow Lake and the Hispar La
This is not for the faint hearted. The terrain is rough and you need to focus but so worth the effort for the spectacular mountain views. We were blessed with two glorious days when we were on Snow Lake and the Hispar La. Campsites were always scenic and despite the challenges the crew usually managed to find a flat area for each tent, even if boulders were in situ. Food was excellent and plentiful although I'm giving rice, dahl and chapattis a rest at the moment. The KKH was tiring but adv enturous with landslides blocking our route and an entertaining police escort on day 2. Good sunscreen for face and lips essential, a long skirt was great for travelling and females should take a scarf to cover their head when mixing with locals. Mark Scales was an excellent leader. Professional, calm, reassuring and sensitive to the group's needs. He also has a vital sense of humour and the patience of a saint. He looked after both us and the crew, making sure the porters were safely roped up on the Snow Lake and Hispar La days. Great mixed group that got on well.
By Marion from Ruthin | 08 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A First Class Hiking Holiday
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav
I've just returned from a challenging but really enjoyable hiking holiday in the Julian Alps which are stunning and far less busy than similar Alpine areas further north. Climbing Triglav was awe inspiring and the views from the summit were memorable, the skies having been washed clean by a magnificent storm earlier in the week. Our small group was blessed by having Katja as our guide; always cheerful and encouraging with a lovely sense of humour. Given the earlier storms, she had to rearra nge our itinerary from day one which she did seamlessly and without any fuss. Would thoroughly recommend this hike to anybody who fancies a spot of scrambling and ridge walking.
By David from Woking | 08 August 2017
Bernese Oberland West
Bernese Oberland Haute Route - West

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By Alastair from London | 08 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Tough but exhilarating
Italian Summit Climber

Delighted that we were able to do all seven 4000m. summits. I cannot praise Steve, the guide, highly enough. He was so professional in all respects - very concerned for safety but also wanting to get an old buffer like me to the tops.

By Anthony from Leamington Spa | 07 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The holiday of a lifetime!
Classic Tour du Mont Blanc
I loved every minute of this holiday and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a moderately challenging adventure. The route was spectacular and the variety of terrain and scenery made it difficult to choose a favorite day--they were all glorious (even the very rainy one!). The pacing made each day very achievable. Our leader was incredibly professional and knowledgeable and set a great tone for the trip. After 12 days together, I was very sad to say goodbye to the members in the group . It could not have been a better experience. I will definitely be booking my next trip with KE Adventures! Thank you!!
By Joanne from Tiburon | 07 August 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fun for all the family in the Julian Alps
Slovenian Family Adventure - Julian Alps
Mum, Dad and 8 year old son thoroughly enjoyed all the activities on offer. All the activities were of an equally high standard, including the optional rafting, which we think should be included in the full trip price. Quality of service from tour guides was exceptional - fun and knowledgeable guys (David and Ales). Every day is action-packed and can be tiring. However, the hotel pool was a great end to the day. Plenty of decent food at buffet breakfast and dinner, with something to suit most ta stes. Top tips - bring sturdy boots/trainers for walking, cycling shorts and suntan lotion! Would recommend for an adventure-seeking family.
By Stuart from Glasgow | 07 August 2017
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