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Best Adventure Holiday EVA!!

Thailand Bamboo and Buddhas Family Adventure

We can not thank KE more for the BEST ADVENTURE HOLIDAY EVA! the kids loved every moment of the trip and our guide Pok went out of his way at every turn to make it stress-free and so much fun. Watching the kids practice/learn Mui Thai with professional trainers to the giant elephant bathing and river rafting we will definitely be back for another trip with KE in the near future.

By Stephen from NORTH LAKES | 06 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

wonderful experience

Everest Base Camp Trek

1. Superb sherpa assistants, Pasang, Phruba, and N, hired by our guide Raj. 2. Wonderful KE staff, polite and speedy in answering all the questions. 3. Good trip planning, except the last leg of climbing -- after the exhausting trekking to EBC, none of us could get up next morning to climb again to see the sunrise. 4. The free rental of clean and warm sleeping bags and down jackets were so helpful. 5. Overall the view, the Sherpa culture, and the challenge make this the most memorable trip.

By Chin-Chan from clinton | 04 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

awesome is too small a word

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

A truly awe-inspiring trek. Not one for wimps as the paths are rarely anywhere near flat and days were full but totally worth the effort. The views were spectacular with flowers and butterflies adding colour to the amazing background. The campsites were varied but all special in their own way, who else can say they have camped on an Inca terrace? Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and experienced and backed by a superb camp team and cook. Having had such an amazing trek we were all conce rned Machu Picchu would be a let down by comparison, but it turned out to be the final Condor moment. A holiday that will not be forgotten.

By Royall from Horsham | 03 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Every bit as good as I hoped it would be, and worth every pesky bug bite!

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

Our first trip to S. America, and we are completely smitten, thanks to the charms of Peru and its friendly people, Cusquena beer and Pisco sours! Cusco is full of colour and buzzing with activity. We took an extra night at the joining hotel in Cusco, which helped us to acclimatize to the 3400m altitude before setting off on the trek. Xavier, our chief guide, also gave us invaluable tips for the trek, e.g. get the local ponchos for the inevitable rain, and boy, did we need them! We had great weat her mixed with a couple of days with heavy rain, though that did not detract from the sheer pleasure of walking in the Andes. Every day, weather allowing, the views were magnificent, and the trekking was challenging but never unmanageable for us, so the grading of the trip was spot on. There were many memorable moments, but the day spent at Choquequirao, where we were the only people wandering around in this almost magical place, and the last day at Machu Picchu itself truly stand out. Xavier, Daniel and Juan guided us through some amazing landscapes, with swathes of purple lupin trees (yes, they grow to tree size in Peru!) and we even spotted a condor whirling lazily in the sky. Justo and the cooking team whipped up miraculous meals 3 times a day, and took endless trouble to keep us fed, clean, healthy and warm, while every day Frolain and his team of horsemen managed to pack and decamp after we left after breakfast, overtook us on the treks and had already set up for lunch when we arrived. It never failed to amaze me how quickly and efficiently they worked, and always with a smile! The whole group got on really well, and that coupled with Javier's easy charm, leadership and camaraderie, his perfect organisation (apparently he's a legend among the younger guides, and they all want to go on his trips!), the remarkable support crew, all made this a memorable trip. I can honestly say that I have never experienced such good service. Just a couple of tips: -walking poles are a good idea even if you don't normally walk with them. I didn't have them, but found a good, stout bamboo stick which was invaluable for the very steep and rocky downhills. -the local bugs are tiny, stealthy and ferocious, so either wear long sleeves and trousers at all times, like the locals do, or if you don't, then cover every inch of your skin with insect repellant. Even then you will be bitten, so pack anti-itch cream like calamine lotion.

By Manisha from Bristol | 02 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wonderful, varied, and interesting trip in Oman on foot and by car.

The Walks, Wadis and Wonders of Oman

Excellent trip, great guides, friendly companions and very varied and interesting itinerary. We weren't initially over-keen on the two nights camping but we had comfy mattresses and real soft pillows and our guides provided the best meals of the trip. We enjoyed all the walks but April can be hot ( nearly 40 ' C ) so we appreciated the shade, greenery and cool waters of the Wadis. The Bedouin camp in the desert was very atmospheric, good food, music and even dancing. As KE says lunches were rather predictable, but the other meals were very good. The vehicles were comfortable and reliable. The guide/ drivers excellent and ensured we got a real taste of Oman it's scenery and culture. Ian and Carol Hatwell

By Ann from Kendal | 01 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great trip to the dessert with some time for Marrakech

Edge of the Sahara Trek

This was my first trip with KE and to Morocco and I loved it! After some initial issues with my flight, I found the guide (Hassan) waiting for me at around 2am outside and from then on everything went very smoothly. The drive to the dessert is long but allows you to see the range of landscapes in Morocco. The walking itself was more varied than I had expected with the day's highlights including a sunset from a dune, a date farm, a Saharan village, a well (very exciting when you havent washe d for a few days!) and the general chance to meet new people, walking sometimes with the camels and the great food. I happen to be vegan and the choices suited me very well but I think most people will attest to how nice it was thanks to chef Ibrahim- I certainly didnt need the extra energy bars I took! I am glad that I didnt wear any fabric walking boots because although leather is warm, my feet didnt overheat too much and inportantly little sand was let in. Time for Marakech at the end was good to add to the experience too- I had chance for Jardin Majorelle and the Berber museum+getting very lost in a souk and seeing the main square+ passing the palaces and browsing the fixed price market. Hassan really was a highlight of the trip- if you have any questions about the history, culture, landscape etc of Morocco then ask because he will probably know! Elizabeth (Hassans partner) was great to meet too because alike quite a few of the travellers, she has travelled a lot!

By Zachary from Sheffield | 01 May 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Incredible Himalayan Trek

The Ultimate Everest Trek

This trip is a great way to see Everest Basecamp avoiding the busy main trail for much of the trip. As ever, KE had a great itinerary, a great crew, fantastic guide and a very professionally run trip. The views are simply incredible, absolutely unforgettable and the trekking is great. Most days the trekking is fairly easy however be prepared for the added complication of having to deal with the effects of altitude which can make even the easiest days difficult. The ascent rate however is very se nsible and most people should have only minor issues with altitude sickness. There are however a few very tough days, one that stands out is the crossing of the Cho La Pass which was tough given the ascent and the altitude that you are doing this at however the views from the top and the sense of achievement are more than worth it. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will get there in the end. The crew were very attentive and nobody is rushed while doing these harder days, go at your own pace, take plenty of breaks and keep drinking fluids! Overall this is a fantastic trip and I'd highly recommend!

By Scott from Newcastle upon Tyne | 28 April 2017

Incredible Trek!

The Ultimate Everest Trek

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By Scott from Newcastle upon Tyne | 28 April 2017

Trip of a lifetime

Everest Base Camp Trek

The link to my personal blog of the trip with plenty of photos is <a href="holidays/france-walking-pyrenees" target="_blank">https://teessidewandering.wordpress.com/2017/03/25/day-1-the-long-journey-home-to-kathmandu-draft/</a>

By Sarah from STOCKTON-ON-TEES | 27 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Top notch winter ascent of Toubkal and Timesquida

Mount Toubkal in Winter

A great week in the Moroccan High Atlas mountains with enough time to explore Marakech. Our guides Houssain and Omar made sure the entire trip went extremely smoothly with their mixture of good humour, organisation and mountaineering competence; we were well looked after. It was great to have the opportunity to do another 4000m peak after Toubkal. All our accomodation was of a very good standard and the food was superb. Well done KE and the local Moroccan team.

By Amelia from Glasgow | 27 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A brilliant way to see North & South New Zealand

Walking New Zealand - North to South Island Explorer

This was a mixture of short, medium and long walks. We stayed in Motel type lodges either for one night or two, before travelling in their mini van onto the next place or walk. There were 5 in our group plus 2 guides. Most mornings, the guides prepared breakfast for us all in their lodge. Lunches were sometimes a picnic or collecting a sandwich from a local bakery or sometimes making your own at breakfast time, where the guides would set up a separate table with lunch items including plastic box es to carry in your rucksack. The guides also made an evening meal for us a few times. Other times, we were taken to a local restaurant. The guides worked amazingly hard and were fantastic They also had an extensive combined knowledge of fauna,flora, glacial and volcanic activity which greatly added to the interest of the holiday. We visited so many places, which included tourist attractions and also walks off the beaten track. The guides were brilliant, often taking us on small detours to see other places that were not in the listed itinery. It was a fantastic way so see so much of New Zealand. We were glad to have booked two extra nights in Auckland at the start. This helped with jet lag and also allowed us to see Auckland itself. We also booked an evening meal in the sky tower in Auckland, which meant that we did not have to pay to go to the viewing levels.

By Adventure from Newcastle upon Tyne | 27 April 2017

Some of the best shots from my 1000s of photos - Nepal is very photogenic!

Everest Base Camp Trek

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By Sarah from STOCKTON-ON-TEES | 27 April 2017

Toubkal and Timesquida

Mount Toubkal in Winter

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By Amelia from Glasgow | 27 April 2017

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Awesome from start to finish

Everest Base Camp Trek

My husband and I completed this amazing trek in Mar / Apr. We were looked after brilliantly from start to finish by the KE team in Nepal. An amazing country, fantastic experience which we loved every minute of. The arrival in Kathmandu felt a little intimidating after a long flight, but we were soon met by a driver and delivered to the Yak and Yeti hotel where we met Raj who would lead us brilliantly for the trip. The flight to Llukla is an experience but not as scary as some of the Youtube vide os made me think! Walking literally from the airport is unique. The trail and walking is generally quite easy going with just a couple of steeper sections on a couple of days. Most days we were completed by lunchtime with the option of an acclimatisation walk in the afternoons. It's the altitude which gets to you but Raj and his team encouraged us to adopt a very very slow pace and everyone managed fine. The first suspension bridge is the worst - get over that one and you're fine! There is so much to see on the trail with all the stupas, mountains, prayer flags, wildlife - we were just before the rhododendrons bloomed but you could tell they would be amazing in flower. The trail was very very busy with other trekkers and for the first half is through many villages - its certainly not a 'wilderness' experience. The accommodation was better than I expected. The rooms are basic but meet the needs and all were as clean as you could expect in the environment. A tip I picked up before going was to take your own pillow case which I was grateful for. The rooms were cold, we often woke with ice on the inside of the windows, but the main common areas were always warm. Its worth taking a pack of cards for evening entertainment - we had a great UK - US school running most nights! The food is fine - limited variety but all tasted good. With the teams guidance we were all vegetarian for the trip with just one in eight experiencing any tummy issues. Constant use of hand sanitiser is recommended too. All the lodges sell UK chocolate, coke, water etc. Boiled water is provided all the way up and all you do is drink drink drink! The final day to EBC is tough. Lobuche to Gorak Shep took us all morning and we were all shattered on arrival. A quick lunch and we took another 3.5 hours to base camp. I think we were quite a slow group but be prepared. Another 2 plus hours back no-one had the motivation for a 4am start to climb Kala Patar the next day. Given the time the trek down took I think this was the right decision for us as a group. We had had a number of opportunities to view Everest as we had climbed up so didn't feel we were missing out on anything. The acclimatisation day from Dingboche and the return trek journey via the higher trail and Phortse are great, an opportunity to get away from the crowds for a couple of days and see the less 'commercialised' parts. The post trek couple of days in Kathmandu were a blessing to recharge by the pool with a cold beer. The included city tour was just right with visits to a couple of different attractions of our choice. All meals were included in Kathmandu which was a nice surprise.

By Sarah from STOCKTON-ON-TEES | 24 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An African Adventure- a trip of a lifetime

Trek Madagascar, The Land of the Lemur

Forget the myths and legends that surround Madagascar- this is poor nation with its problems of poverty, corruption, exploitation and environmental destruction. However, there are real nuggets of gold to be found in the wildlife parks and the people. As soon as you arrive there are airport staff looking to help you through KE representive who took us to the hote in Antananarivo. The hotel was clean and food was good. The adventure really states when we arrived in Tulear where we met our guides f or the trip: Nirli and Zoo. These two made the trip with their knowledge and guitar playing ! Especially of Madagascan favourites such as bob Marley. Our trip to the Isalo national park is not for the faint hearted with river crossings, bridges with missing planks and a 4x4 that was prone to stall (which we push startled numerous times) but we carried on undaunted - we were adventurers and pioneers! This part of the trip was the highlight - amazing scenary, amazing views and the local villages so welcoming. Never did so much in a few days - trekked across lunar landscapes, climbed Mnt Boby at night for the sunrise (when we got to the top it was misty, but hey ho! ) swam in the pools of canyons. On the final night had one heck of a party with our porters. We showed them some of our dance moves - rick astley eat your heart out. The food was good and plentiful - zebu kebabs just melted in the mouth. After this we visited two other national parks in Ranofana and Perinet on the hunt for lemurs - with the park guides rushing through the rain forest to catch a glimpse of these creatures - at first I thought it was a hopeless cause, but having seen them and being so close to them - this was a definite highlight. In conclusion I would recommend this trip - there are some long days travelling, but you see a lot of the country and you will see the things I mentioned in my first paragraph ( poverty and deforestation ) but I am glad I went and sampled what Madagascar has got to offer.

By Steven from Brough | 24 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic trek with an amazing team

The Ultimate Everest Trek

We just came back from Nepal. This was an amazing trek through some breath-taking scenery. You will need a good fitness level to complete this trek - the trek is not technical at all but the altitude adds another level of difficulty. Some steps and treadmill training for a month pays off. Pasang Temba Sherpa (our team leader) and his team kept all spirits high and helped the whole group to complete the trek. All were very professional, caring and experienced guides. We only had to focus on walki ng and enjoy the Himalayas. The food on the trek was also really good and varied. The weather helped and we had clear skies and sunny days for most of our trip but I was happy to have some extra layers particularly when above the 4000m.

By Elsa from London | 24 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exceeded expectations

The Walks, Wadis and Wonders of Oman

What a great trip! Nice small group of travellers, excellent guides, well planned itinerary with plenty of variety and always something happening along the way. We thought that both Hanna and Zaid were very professional, competent and friendly and really made the trip. The 4x4s are comfortable and lots of fun in the desert. We especially liked the wild camping on the beach the first two nights falling asleep to the sound of lapping waves, but swimming and walking in the wadis was great too. The food is generally very tasty and good, but other travellers should be prepared that there is not much variety, basically rice plus a choice of chicken/fish and veg mostly. Special shout out for the Yemeni restaurant in the last couple of days which was really delicious! We also loved Hanna's little treats he would bring us (ice creams, chilli chocolate or mangoes).

By Katharine from Twickenham | 24 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★

Great way to discover Tenerife!

Walking Undiscovered Tenerife and Pico Teide

This was a great way to see 'off the beaten track' Tenerife. The first few days walking were pretty full on and I'm quite fit! The grading maybe needs to be upped a little. The itinerary was switched around and we did Teide first due to not being able to get into the refuge on our intended night. We also had 'unseasonably cold' weather for March including snow showers on the ascent of Teide - remember your gloves and hat! Some people also had lightweight icegrips / Yaktr ax which were very useful - and poles were essential, I can highly recommend the KE lightweight ones! The guides - Cao and Aaron were fantastic - enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful and always cheerful. The accommodation in Chio was let down a bit by the fact that 6 of us had to share a bathroom but the food at the local house was fantastic and there was plenty of it! The accommodation in La Laguna and Santa Cruz was good and central and we got chance to explore both towns. A great trip :) We were unlucky with the weather and experienced snow on Teide which made it chilly and a bit slippy underfoot! Make sure you take hats and gloves

By Catherine from Bristol | 23 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★

A great trek in rugged & remote Morocco.

Winter Sunshine Walking in the Jebel Sahro - Morocco

Hassan was a great leader. Caring & very knowledgeable. We didn't see any other trekkers for the full 10 days. It was a combination of undulating walking with great scenery with a few optional peak climbs thrown in as a bonus.

By Dennis from Jubilee Pocket | 23 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★

Interesting trip

Ecuador's Triple Crown

We were unlucky with the weather in April. Following on from many weeks of rain we had a dry first week, but cloud removed any of the views we expected. Then on Cayambe we were blessed by perfect conditions for the ascent and great views. Unfortunately by the time we got to Chimborazo the clouds had returned and within an hour of the start of the ascent we had to abort due to the avalanche risk. For me there is too much tramping through pampas grass in the first week of the trip, but things impr ove with the ascent of the rocky ridge on Illiniza Norte. There is a good mix of culture and travel throughout the trip, particularly interesting are the overnight homestay and the relaxing dip in the thermal springs. The in country organisation was excellent, responding well to dealing with medical problems and individual trip changes. Accomodation in Haciendas particularly good. The Quito hotel conveniently close to the Artisans' Market. Lead Guide, Diego , an unflappable and knowledgeable source of information, with a good guide/client ratio on the two summit days. A good introductory trip with no real altitude issues.

By Ian from Huddersfield | 22 April 2017

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Best Adventure Holiday EVA!!

wonderful experience

awesome is too small a word

Every bit as good as I hoped it would be, and worth every pesky bug bite!

Wonderful, varied, and interesting trip in Oman on foot and by car.

Great trip to the dessert with some time for Marrakech

Incredible Himalayan Trek

Incredible Trek!

Trip of a lifetime

Top notch winter ascent of Toubkal and Timesquida

A brilliant way to see North & South New Zealand

Some of the best shots from my 1000s of photos - Nepal is very photogenic!

Toubkal and Timesquida

Awesome from start to finish

An African Adventure- a trip of a lifetime

Fantastic trek with an amazing team

Exceeded expectations

Great way to discover Tenerife!

A great trek in rugged & remote Morocco.

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