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Good quality trekking

Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria

This is an excellent trip. Each day gets a little more challeging and a little more remote. The trip would probably suit people who are used to the rockier areas of The Lakes or The Pyrenees. Be prepared for some long days, particularly if some members of the group are slower. There is also a fair amount of ascent and descent. I was a little nervous at the prospect of the Marble Ridge, but the exposure is actually fine and it is not technical. The hotels and food were good - I paricularly apprec iated the make your own packed lunch system! The mountain hut is basic, but a beautiful building in a stunning setting. Ivo was an excellent guide. He briefed well, was patient and made sure that the pace suited all abilities. The trip has certainly made me want to explore the Bulgarian mountains more.

By Matthew from Corsham | 25 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A challenging trek with quiet, interesting trails and vast, stunning landscapes.

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

I wanted to complete this trek as it not only has a reputation for being a Himalayan classic but also one of the quieter, remoter routes in the region. It lived up to expectation in both these respects. The route manages to encapsulate many of the best features of Himalayan trekking with an interesting approach through dense woodland, friendly villages with their endless terraces and the odd precipitous path. After a week or so this scenery gradually gives way to be replaced by a moonscape gouge d out by glaciers, topped off with the familiar snowy peaks of 7000m plus giants. The main highlights, amongst many, come from Italian basecamp through Dhaulagiri basecamp, the French Pass and then down and out of the Hidden Valley over the Dhampus Pass. The following walk with views of Dhaulagiri on one side and the Annapurna massif on the other is simply breathtaking. The trek concludes with a chance to relax in the towns of Marpha and then Pokhara, although for our group this was interrupted by an unforgettable 8 hour bus journey worthy of a Top Gear special, due to the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara being cancelled. Our guide Jagan was excellent throughout, always attentive, and when his organisational skills were first tested by tardy porter issues and then by the weather forecast, he came through with flying colours. He made the group and the crew feel like one unit and this was never better illustrated than during the party we had in Marpha at the end of the trek. I have no hesitation recommending this trek with the caveat that a flexible approach should be taken towards the schedule. Changing weather meant we had to trek for 3 long days at a high altitude without the extra days that had been allowed for acclimatisation and some struggled with this. Having said that the route is certainly achievable for any fit and motivated trekker who shows it the necessary respect.

By Jonathan from COBHAM | 25 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Challenging trek through remote Nepal with different people, culture, landscapes

Kangchenjunga to Makalu via the Lumba Sumba La

A great trek for those who want to get away from the standard treks and tea-houses. After a long journey to get to the start with both a flight and 2 half-days of driving on rough roads, the trek starts in relatively low country, warm with paddy fields. Progressively this changes through bamboo, rhododendron, cardamon plantations and then pine forests until you reach the bare high mountains above 4,000m. The paths are rough going with narrow sections and exposed passages across landslips. The vi llages in the upper regions are fascinating though clearly very poor. Olangchung Gola was a great rest day with a visit to the ancient monastery. The original itinerary was not right but fortunately the trek leader revised the plan as we went along to give us the rest day in Olangchung and then several days of modest ascent to help with acclimatisation. The ascent of the Lumba Sumba went well for everyone, helped by perfect weather and lots of snow leopard prints. The views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu are superb and worth the effort The descent sees the reverse as the climate slowly warms up and you return to jungle and then bamboo forests and paddy fields. It includes some startlingly exposed sections of path with a drop of 1,000m at one point to the river below. It also includes a couple of very long days walking with late finishes. The villages are clearly much better off on this side, with plentiful rice and also cardamon as a source of income. The trek ends with another half day drive on very rough roads from Num to Tinglatur and from there the flight back to Katmandu with the bonus of more fantastic views of the mountains. The team of sherpas, cooks and porters under the leadership of Niraj Shakya were just outstanding in every way. Great food was provided in the most unlikely circumstances and some difficult camp locations. The sherpas were endlessly helpful and cheerful - you would and did trust them with your lives at times. Niraj provided calm leadership and his changes to what was an unsatisfactory original itinerary were crucial. Do go on this trek if you want to see a relatively untouched part of Nepal and enjoy the very different landscapes and cultures that you will experience on the way up and down. Be prepared for a few long days and some unlikely camp locations. Don't go if you want something more predictable with lots of tea houses and continuous easy views of snowy mountains.

By Robin from Farnham | 23 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

jaw dropping

Everest Base Camp Trek

My first of what will be many trips to the Himalaya. Our sherpa team of lhakpa, mingma & angrita were excellent and the porters have a strength that far surpasses their small frames ! I was in awe of the khumbu valley. it truly is a place like no other. if anyone is reading this review thinking about booking a trip, just do it. you will not regret it Namaste

By John from Exeter | 23 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seven glorious days cycling the wine roads of Istria

Cycle the Wine Roads of Istria

This cycling holiday delivered everything it promised, and more - easy cycling, beautiful countryside and seriously good food and wine. Our route took us along the coast into the (gently rolling) interior and along the Paranzana, an old railway line now converted into a cycle trail. We stopped for wine and olive oil tastings along the way, and had plenty of time to look around the beautiful hill towns and coastal villages. The bikes were of high quality, the support vehicle always on hand to pro vide assistance - and a picnic lunch everyday - and our guide was very friendly and well informed. I absolutely loved this holiday and would recommend it - and KE - to anyone!

By Gillian from Totnes | 23 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A Fantastic Himalayan Experience

The Ultimate Everest Trek

This was a wonderful experience all-around. A great combination of scenery, culture, challenge and comaraderie. I had a fantastic time, and I'm very grateful to our leader, Raj, and the team of Sherpa guides, not to mention the porters. All went way out of their way to make sure we had all the support we needed to accomplish our goals. The trip was a little bit tougher than I expected, but not much. I think the cumulative effect of daily dirt, cold, strain, altitude and more can wear you do wn a little over time. Lots of folks in the group had illnesses, mostly not serious. My recommendation to anyone doing this would be to train a fair bit in preparation, and do some research so you can come armed with whatever meds you might need. Overall, I could not recommend this trip more highly. I really like the way KE sets everything up so that participants don't have to worry about logistics, and can just enjoy the adventure. Well done!

By David from Port Washington | 23 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trip of a lifetime.... up to now!

The Ultimate Everest Trek

Brilliant trip following a cracking route. My first trip to Nepal and I was not disappointed. Blown away by the unbelievable mountain scenery. The trip really cranked up in the second week, with the ascent of Gokyo Ri, crossing Cho La and toping Kala Patar. The time I'd put in on the Lakes fells prior to departure paid dividends here. Thanks KE, particularly our fabulous guide Raj and his wonderful Sherpa team. I can't wait to go back.

By Michael from Workington | 23 November 2016

The khumbu

Everest Base Camp Trek

By John from Exeter | 23 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Very good. Brilliant trek leader, great grouup, good scenery

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

Great holiday. The group was exceptionally good and I had a good tent partner, Grace. I enjoyed the high altitude scenery, in particular the day we made the traverse after the hidden valley. I did suffer one night from altitude but I think this was circumstances beyond anyone's control because we had to skip the Japanese basecamp and go to Dhaulagiri base csmp. All in all a fantastic trip Clare

By Clare from Bristol | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Great trekking but some of the facilities leave a bit to be desired!

Around Manaslu Trek

The trip started in the regal excellence of the Shanker hotel in Kathmandu. Don't forget to buy some Diamox from one of the pharmacies while you're here. It's also useful to buy a face mask before the traffic smog gets to your throat. If you have time get a bus to see Durbar square in Bhaktapur as they're making an excellent job of restoring it (compared to what they're doing in Kathmandu). The tour soon gets you out to Arughat with its' refreshing greenness and fre sh air! The downside is that the 'bathroom' facilities take a tumble but we still have a sink, hot water and electric light. Each day's trekking from here is fascinating with ever-changing flora, fauna, people, architecture and climatic zones. After a few days we've gone from being quite hot to having warm days but cold nights. Several of the lodges have wood burning stoves which is most appreciated once the sun has gone down. The down-side is that the showers and hot water also start to disappear! Deciding to be vegetarian is a good option as most of the food is but to be said has reasonable variety and good taste. Unfortunately it can't be relied upon to prevent upset stomachs as 2 or 3 people found out despite their best efforts By the time we were approaching 4000 m four of the sixteen people were suffering from mild altitude sickness and were taking their Diamox. The final village before the pass (Somdu) was reminiscent of what medieval Britain may have been like and was absolutely fascinating. The downside was that our accommodation more resembled a building site with a makeshift dining room, no sinks, hot water, lighting in the rooms or heating of any kind - not quite what you want when you're not feeling very well! The final camp was even more basic as expected but a dining room warmed by the heat of many bodies helped inspire us for the final push the next day. The 3.15 alarm aroused us for the final ascent, starting in the dark but after the sun rose the rest of the day took us on an amazing experience with giant white peaks around us up to the fluttering flags of the Larkya La pass and down to the beautiful village of Birthing below (solar heated shower, woodburner and lovely cabins). It gets so cold here at night that the stream freezes over and then thaws again the next morning so get up early with your camera for some great shots! Our leader wisely suggested splitting this day to Besi Sahar into two which was a brilliant idea after the rigours of the pass. We spent a day doing a short walk and the 4x4 trip into Besi Sahar where we spent the night, leaving a relatively short day to get back into Kathmandu. Overall a really memorable trip with the guides and porters working so hard to try to ensure that we had a great time.

By Peter from Derby | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jurassic park, Mountains, Waterfalls and Luxury Beach All in Two Weeks

Mount Roraima and Angel Falls

Venezuala is safe to visit and the staff do everything they can to make this a stunning Holiday. The first two days are just travelling and can be very tiring but are worth suffering as on day 3 you visit great waterfalls with the chance to swim before arriving at St Elena and the base for your hosts. accomodation on day 3 and the warm welcome set you up nicely for the start of your trek the next day across the the Gran Sabana to Mount Roraima. Plenty of Sunscreen and insect repellant required f or days on the Sabana but once on top of Mount Roraima you lose the biting insects. The views are spectacular and the two nights on top were my personal highlights of the trip. Its great to return to St Elena again for another night to celebrate the end of the trek in comfort and a well earned shower. At this point one adventure ends and the next begins because in the morning the flight from St Elena to Canamia is stunning. The accommodation on this section is basic but sufficient and on the second day after powering up river through rapids the experience of sleeping in hammocks below Angel Falls is yet another highlight. After this is a long day travelling back by boat and two flights to Caracus to a comfortable hotel. this is another tiring experience but more than made up for by the next day when you arrive at your beach resort for the last two days and the chance to relax swim and take a massage. this very much feels as part three of a great adventure. A Great Holiday and well worth the travelling aswell as great value.

By James from NORTHAMPTON | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A beautiful place

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

Although we didn't have the greatest weather we were still able to experience and appreciate this incredibly beautiful part of the world. Sure we may have missed out on some scenery, but being able to cross the John Garner Pass after a 4AM wake-up call and under rain, snow, mud, strong and biting winds and near whiteout conditions was nevertheless an experience we would not trade for anything. We certainly wouldn't have been able to do it without our guides, Hernan and Francisco, who w ere amazing in every way, and the porters and crew who were always friendly and helpful. We were blessed with a great group and many friendships were made. Food was always good and plentiful and the Eco-Dome experience was wonderful as well. Advice for future groups is to have really good rain gear and lots of layering options as you may experience all four seasons in one day and it can certainly get chilly. A raincover for your backpack may only go so far. We kept our layers and other gear in dry bags within our backpack. Our guides used a heavy duty garbage bag to line the inside of their packs, which worked as good or even better.

By Thorsten from Tillsonburg | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An outstanding Road Cycling trip in the sun

Tour of Gran Canaria

Every time I think about booking through another travel company I get nervous about whether they will live up to the standards of KE so the solution is obvious......book through KE and remove the uncertainty ! This was another excellent trip with the usual friendly and helpful support from the office staff prior to departure. I have to say I was a little uncertain about Gran Canaria as an "adventure" destination but once you get away from the main coastal strip the scenery in the mount ains is stunning and the island is a great destination for walking, road biking and mountain biking. The guide Ray Leddy is a road biking guru and all round raconteur of some distinction who has the uncanny knack of making hill climbs in 30c seem easily achievable, he even managed to arrange that we would be riding on the same route as Alberto Contador on Day 2......or maybe that was just a coincidence ?? If you're looking for great scenery, sinuous climbs on smooth tarmac, sunshine and a great itinerary then book this trip.

By Alistair from Aberfeldy | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Adventure of a lifetime!

Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking to Everest Base Camp with KE was the best adventure I've ever had! Our guide, Milan, was very professional and would make sure any of the group who were struggling were looked after by himself or one of our Sherpa guides who spoke good English. Milan would watch you like a hawk for any signs of altitude sickness!! We always seemed to get the nicer tea houses too despite traveling during the busiest seasons of October and November. The only negative was the food: although it is conv enient to have all food included in the price of the trek, there is very little choice if your stomach can't handle large amounts of carbs and starch (unless you like rice and noodles for every meal, then It's great!). Overall, the scenery was amazing, the other trekkers in my group were all friendly like-minded people, the experience was life changing, and luckily I didn't get any altitude sickness so made it to both Base Camp and Kala Patthar - the hardest thing I've ever done, but so worth it!! Would travel with KE Adventure again.

By Laura from Rhyl | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic week of challenging cycling and perfect mix of culture/history

Jordan End 2 End Bike Tour

Anas was a fantastic leader and the whole trip was as brilliant as expected. Amazing food, great accommodation with only one exception really which was fine. Well structured trip. Don't be put off by the short distances if you like a challenge as the climbs are something else! I do a lot of cycling and at time this was harder than the Alps! You need to be a fairly confident cyclist as some of the roads are quite busy. the majority of tarmac was amazing too, real treat, but as you'd ima gine there were some squiffy bits too but not much worse than home! Winter days are short hence the distances are just right to ensure not riding in darkness. There is not a huge amount to do in the evening so make sure you pack some playing cards!

By Katherine from Gateshead | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tough fulfilling trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

This was a great trek, with beautiful mountain scenery, and almost mediaeval villages along the way. The 3 days over the French pass, in the Hidden Valley, and over the Dhampus pass were hard but stunning. Negatives - the porters were pretty mischievous at first, the rest days at the highest altitudes didn't work out, the beds in the 'hotel' in Jomsom were rock hard, and the dust in the Kali Gandaki was seriously heavy duty. But all is indelibly seared into the memory banks, inclu ding a huge lammergeyer passing 10ft overhead to check us out.

By Charles from YORK | 22 November 2016

Laya Trek, October 2016

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By Bruce from Victor | 22 November 2016

Beautiful in any weather

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

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By Thorsten from Tillsonburg | 22 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

a brillant well organised trip with a great guide Belbina

Mount Roraima and Angel Falls

overall the trip is a great experience & you are looked after extremely well & safely. Erics hospitality & organisation goes over & mostly beyond requirements. Our guide ,Belbina, although this being her first trek with an english group coped extremely well & managed to get us to understand her & was able to understand us although she kept apologising for her lack of english, which was reasonable good to start with and improved day by day. The 1 1/ 2 days at the coastal beach resort was a much appreciated bit of R & R to finish the adventure off On the down side the agent who met us in Caracass & changed dollars to bolivares gave us an extremely poor exchange rate, to say the least, compared to everywhere else we got them changed & I feel he took advantage of the situation on our arrival in Caracass. The guides & porters on the walks were extremely helpful & the food was mainly good & plenty full with the exception of one night after walking up on to mount Roraima, which was the longest ,hardest day & we were only given soup. With regards to the situation in Venezuela this should not put you off this tour with KE adventure as it is well organised with your safety in mind

By John from Ware | 21 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Good but Cold

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

Enjoyed our time on the trek - the flights and arrangements worked well and the trek leader Jagan (apologies for spelling) was charming, efficient and very knowledgeable. He really did his best to make the trip go well! The issues he had to deal with - some dodgy porters early on replaced by donkeys, difficulty with too small camping sites etc., he dealt with quietly and efficiently. The catering team were excellent - never easy to cater for 13 Westerners at 17000 feet but they did well! I don&# 039;t want to see another egg for a while but hey hoe! Things that could be avoided - the route description is not very accurate and could do with updating, the camp sites notably the Japanese camp is too small and the Dhaulagiri camp uncomfortable. Marpha was a charming village unlike Jomsom which was anything but! Dust was a predominant feature of the last few days, sadly our flight out of Jomsom was cancelled so we had an 8 hour very dusty mini bus trip that is not recommended but sadly unavoidable in the circumstances! The last day was rather clouded by the 'Katmandhu Trots' so we left with relief! To be recommended but not for the faint hearted!

By Michael from Corbridge | 21 November 2016

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A Fantastic Himalayan Experience

Trip of a lifetime.... up to now!

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