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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great variety of walks made all the more enjoyable by enthusiastic local guides

Walking Undiscovered Tenerife and Pico Teide

The six-day-trip offers a wide variety of walks, some quite hard and others relatively easy. We were based at a homestay in Chio for the first 3 days tackling Pico Teide on days 1 and 2 and the Masca Gorge on day 3. The accommodation was comfortable if quirky, the only downside being one toilet/bathroom for three rooms or six people. As we started the climb of Pico Teide from the Parador Hotel, the ascent to the Refuge was 1,140 meters of climbing, more than enough for one day! The Refuge itself was well equipped and comfortable with dormitory style bunk bed accommodation. The early morning climb took about an hour to the cable car station and from there it was another 45 minutes to the top of Pico Teide. The cable car offers a quick route down for those suffering from tiredness or the altitude. The descent of the Masca Gorge was spectacular, with towering cliffs and a path winding in and out of the rocks at the floor of the gorge. It was possible to swim in the sea at the beach before the boat arrived to take us to Los Gigantes to link up with our minibus. The accommodation in La Laguna, the old capital, was oldy-worldy and classic, and it was a joy to walk around the old streets and take in the atmosphere. Accommodation in La Laguna and later in Santa Cruz, provided an ideal base for exploring the verdant Anaga region. The three walks that we did were not too taxing and each offered spectacular views of the coast line. The common thread throughout the holiday was the enthusiasm and helpfulness of our two guides, Aaron and Cao. They were a pleasure to be with and they went out of their way to make sure that all our needs were catered for.

By Michael from Chelmsford | 03 April 2017

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Fantastic week of walking in gorgeous La Gomera

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Highly recommend this trip to any walker who wants to get away from it all. Enekoiz (Ene) was our extremely knowledgeable guide & his enthusiasm for the island had us captivated - stories of the ancient forest, devastating fires, traditions, Canarian culture & much more. Ene was briliant. Thank you for an interesting & fun trip!

By Julie from Kenilworth | 03 April 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent Service from Arrival to departure

Private Kalla Group - Mount Toubkal in Winter

Great Walking Experience. The Guides had lots of experience and knowledge, we thoroughly enjoyed the local cuisine (TAGINE) and accommodation along the route. It exceeded our expectation. The Alpine hiking to Summit Toubkal was a mesmerizing experience!!

By Imran from Pretoria | 03 April 2017

Volcanic Pico Teide, the deep Masca Gorge and the verdant Anaga region

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By Michael from Chelmsford | 03 April 2017

Camels

Morocco - Ride the Kasbah

By Andrew from Northwich | 03 April 2017

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SOMETHING VERY TASTY IN THE FREEZER

Antarctica Classic Expedition

Good flights from BA/Iberia via Madrid but be prepared for long gap between the next leg to Ushaiai. Journey from the international to the domestic airport in Buenos Aries takes at least an hour.Many of the taxis are powered by LPG,and the gas cylinder takes up a large part of the boot, greatly reducing luggage space.If there are several of you, be prepared to book a large car/Minibus to accommodate your bags.Use Tienda Leon, big official company within the airport terminals. Easy to pay by cred it card (bank is shut if you arrive on the evening flight);use the Post Office credit card(no commission). Ushiaia is a dump, but the BBQ Restaurant serve the best steaks in the known Universe, with wine to match, for silly (low) prices. Hated the thought of cruise ships, but G Adventures Expedition only takes 134 passengers, self selected as lovers of the wilderness. Cabins are dated but clean tidy.Food is superb.Beer is ok and wine is indifferent(avoid the Uruguay ).Max price of reasonable wine: $33US. Beware Drakes Passage:if you are prone to seasickness prepare to spend a couple of nights worshipping the one-eyed toilet god. You need your own waterproof trousers, but they provide wonderfully comfy lined wellies, and a vast quilted parka(which you can keep, and then have to struggle home with). The crew and guide are highly professional and delightful people.Many have worked with G for years. The stops on the itinerary are booked in cooperation with other operators, so there should not be more than ship at a site at one time. The wilderness is staggeringly desolate. The wildlife is prolific: penguins , leopard seals killing penguins, minke,killer and humpback whales.Seals by the hundreds. In between visits ashore, the guides laid on excellent presentations ranging from the role of tectonic plates in the creation of Antarctica to the race between Scott and Amundsen for the Pole. This trip is a gamble: it is entirely weather-dependent.If it is too windy, you cannot go ashore. We were very lucky, and had a variety of dark brooding grey skies(marvellous contrast with he snow) and bright sunshine . Summary: the best way to spend the children's inheritance.Cannot recommend too highly.

By Robin from LANCASTER | 28 March 2017

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By John from Telford | 28 March 2017

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Da Da Da!

Bulgarian Snowshoe Adventure

Beautiful parks/mountain scenery. Upscale boutique accommodations. Plenty of snow to play in. "6" rating spot on. A challenging walk each day - but no "death marches." Each destination interesting. Oh, and then there's Bulgaria. European, but different. Ottoman, Greek, uniquely interesting. And did I mention the value? Hope to get back there next year.

By Eugene from Lido Beach | 23 March 2017

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Excellent organisation matched by very good luck

Peaks and Valleys of Jebel Sirwa - Morocco

This was the first trek of the year into this area and we didn't see any other travelers just agreeable Berber people. Great temperature for walking, beautiful mountains and negotiable snow fields. There were only two of us on this trek so the level of support was fantastic - it was easy to feel like privileged 19th century lady adventurers. Fortunately my companion and I were well matched and enjoyed each other's conversation otherwise it might have ended badly. The food produced was quite amazing and we stayed well thanks to the cook's conscientious approach to hygiene.

By Jennifer from Faversham | 23 March 2017

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A truly varied walking holiday with fantastic scenery

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

A truly varied walking holiday covering 103 kilometers in 6 days, with 3,875 meters of climbing and 5,900 metersof descent. The laurel forests of the Garajonay are special although quite chilly and damp whilst deep in the forest. The open ridges and other paths catch the sun and make for pleasant walking. All the hotels and meals were of a good standard, although the room in Chipude was quite chilly due to the elevation and the mists. Blankets and a heater were provided. The descent from the res taurant with the glass floor overhang at Mirador de Abrante down to Agulo is firm underfoot but is quite exposed, giving anyone who suffers from vertigo something to think about. The arrangements were in the hands of local guide Enekoiz Rodrigues and he did a brilliant job. Timings, transportation, bag transfer, route scheduling went like clockwork, and Enekoiz took pride in explaining all things local.

By Michael from Chelmsford | 21 March 2017

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Laos GREAT! Cambodia needs some fine tuning.

Beyond the Mekong - Laos and Cambodia

Laos is a wonderful country full of wonderful people. Our guide, Mr. De was superb. He had a teamwork approach to the trip and included all of us in the decision making. He is so connected to his fellow Lao and his love for them and his country came across constantly. The hikes in the back country were a bit challenging but quite interesting and informative. The promised view from the top of our first hike, however, did not materialize. Not his fault. The river trip in the long tail boat was ama zing. Luang Prabang was also fascinating. We had time to explore on our own as well as guided experiences. Would have enjoyed another day there. A suggestion would be to go to Vientiane before Cambodia. There are some Wats there as well. We had been to Cambodia before, so one of the attractions was to see some things that we had missed the first time. Our flight was cancelled between Luang Prabang and Siem Reap (not KE's fault). However that did preclude visiting the places we wanted to see. The hikes were somewhat just walking for the sake of walking. We had a long walk in the Angkor area through a largely uninteresting forest. The one Wat that we came to, we just walked past. This walk took up so much time that we weren't able to hike through the woods to Angkor Wat itself which could have been more dramatic since this is the centerpiece of the area. By the time we got to Angkor, there was not much time before closing which made a climb to the top of the temple not possible. Having done that in the past, we know that there is a wonderful view from the top. The walk along the temple wall and moat was lovely. The Lao part of the trip was the highlite! 4.5 stars.

By Robert from PLYMOUTH | 21 March 2017

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for the great review. We are sorry the cancelled flight meant you missed some of the places you wanted to see in Cambodia, but we are pleased that when this happened, our agent was able to pull out all the stops and get the group to Siem Reap to visit Angkor Wat and complete the programme.

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Awed by the scenic beauty, culture and knackering gravel roads!

Pedal Patagonia

Variety great - every day different and guides well informed, entertaining and flexible to make each day enjoyable whatever the weather. We certainly won't forget Chile, Javier or Ingo! Thank you both! Julie and Peter.

By Julie from Leeds | 21 March 2017

Wonderful rain forests and open ridges with fantastic views to enjoy

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By Michael from Chelmsford | 21 March 2017

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..a memorable winter walk on beds of volcanic lava

Walking Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring

‘….underground, overground wandering free….’ The six day traverse of this truly volcanic isle was magical. The GR 131 and our experienced guide ‘Andy' led us across the vast lava fields towards, around, in and over many of the 300 dormant volcanoes. To vertiginous cliffs bearing carpets of wild flowers and prickly pear plantations (hosting Cochineal insects) and the beautiful arid Isla of Graciosa....... The journey was a delight and although centre-based brought diversity and cul ture each day.

By Ruth from Church Stretton | 20 March 2017

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Fabulous Arctic adventure

Inside the Arctic Circle - Skiing the Kings Trail

This trip surpassed expectations. We had a very experienced guide, Hans, who helped us all get the most out of the trip and kept us laughing. Our musher, Morgan, was also great - he guided the dogs transporting our food and extra belongings to the huts each night - plus also gave extra insights into life in the Arctic and training Huskies. The ski hire from Abisko was good quality. The skiing itself was fun - we had to deal with a variety of conditions including high winds and white out but we a ll felt confident that we'd get to our destination thanks to Hans' leadership. The food was far better than described, and importantly it was plentiful. Plus there were always a few cans of beer each evening. The flights and transfers to and from the airport were efficient and on time - the snowmobile ride down from Kebnekaise a real treat on the way back.

By Suzanne from Wallingford | 20 March 2017

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An amazing and memorable biking experience with superb guides

Pedal Patagonia

An amazing way to experience Patagonia. Felt like we got to know a lot about the country and the people. Every day brought different scenery and views. Challenging biking at times but Javier and Ingo were always there to help. Loved their enthusiasm and humour. And their local knowledge definitely made the trip. We fell in love with Patagonia. Lovely people, good food and accommodation and superb biking. The highlights were Conguillio National Park and Huilo Huilo Reserve. We did have heavy rain one day but Javier came up with good alternatives and was always ready to adapt the days you our needs. Thank you Patagonia for a memorable biking trip; thank you to the KE team in Keswick for all your help; and BIG BIG thank you's to Javier and Ingo.... we enjoyed your company, valued your advice and insights and loved your humour!!

By Christine from Penrith | 19 March 2017

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a lovely week of snowshoeing in an uncrowded and very beautiful setting

Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

This was a very enjoyable week of snowshoeing in a very beautiful area that I would not have otherwise traveled. Our guide, Gary, was excellent. He ensured our safety, while also ensuring that all within our group enjoyed their holiday. Our hotel, though not luxurious, was very comfortable and very clean and the meals were enjoyable. I recommend this trip to other travellers who are game for a week of invigorating winter fun.

By Michelle from Columbia | 18 March 2017

Volcanic Lanzarote

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By Ruth from Church Stretton | 18 March 2017

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A brilliant and diverse holiday

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

This trip covers a large amount of Costa Rica from volcanoes and rain forests to the ocean so offers loads of opportunity to experience the stunning bio diversity that Costa Rica offers. Joe was a great guide - very informative and very proud of his country. We had the opportunity to sample lots of local delights thanks to him. The walking is fine for regular walkers although the odd section raised the heart rate. Tips - take really good mosquito repellent, a good camera, a very light waterproof /poncho - we only had a couple of days of rain but it was pretty heavy - a headtorch and pack light. You're on the move a lot because there is so much to see.

By Kirsty from SWINDON | 17 March 2017

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Great introduction to Nordic skiing in an idyllic location!

Italian Cross-Country Ski Short Break

If you like: beautiful mountainous scenery, fabulous snow, expert instruction in a great new activity, copious amounts of delicious Italian food - then you will love this trip! Cogne is a lovely little town in the Italian Alps and our accommodation set in a beautiful valley just 3km away. This is a wonderful location to try your hand at Nordic skiing. The scenery is stunning, the tracks well groomed and suited to all capabilities. Our instructor Tania, ably assisted by Mark, was an exceptional t rainer. She had so much experience and enthusiasm to share and also plenty of patience as we found our ski legs (with occasional sit downs in the snow!). To sum up: snow, sun, fun, great food, great company & a lot of laughing. Thanks for a great trip !

By Alison from LEYLAND | 16 March 2017