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This trip was a most enjoyable adventure with so much going on.
Trek the Drakensberg and Cape Town
Whales (seen from the shore), wine and good food at the Cape to eagles, vultures and the most spectacular vistas in the Drakensberg. Our guides (Santjie and Roger)couldn’t have been more obliging and helpful. They had a great sense of humour and a genuine desire to ensure we really enjoyed the experience. They made little amendments to the itinerary after consultation with the group – arranging an al fresco breakfast overlooking Hout Bay to adding a late evening hike up Lion’s Head with an exciting scramble back down with head torches. The trekking was enjoyable without being hard core with a few days of more challenging but eminently do’able scrambling. Anyone with reasonable fitness would be fine. The accommodation was very good and eating out in SA is good value for the quality of food and wine on offer which is first rate. The flora and fauna both at the Cape and in the Drakensberg is remarkably diverse and fascinating, even for someone like me who isn’t usually interested. Ultimately it was the stunning panoramas, birds of prey and the splendid isolation of the Drakensberg (the Dragon’s mountain) that stole the show. You won’t regret going on this trip.
By Adventure from Twickenham | 03 October 2016
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What an adventure.
One Week Mount Toubkal Trek
We had the most fantastic guide, Hassan. He was kind, knowledgeable and couldn't do enough for us. The food that was prepared for us daily looked and tasted as if it came from a 5 star hotel, not a small tent every day on the trek.
The trekking was very, very hard and, having completed Everest base camp trek with KE during 2015, i would say that this trip was a grade 7 and not grade 6.

I cannot reiterate how good Hassan has been to the group. KE have a great guide an d he promotes your company so positively and with such professional ism. I am looking forward to booking another KE trip again to Morocco and I would only go on one where Hassan is the guide. Thanks KE for such a great trip. I saw and learnt so much and, despite having altitude sickness, successfully summited Mt Toubkal.
By Lisa from Coulsdon | 03 October 2016
★ ★ ★
Hard, hard, hard
One Week Mount Toubkal Trek
Arrival and transfer went smoothly. We were warned by our guide Hassan that this was a HARD trek. Initially we dismissed this as we had done Everest Base Camp last year (which was the same grading), so surely this was a little exaggerated? I was looking forward to getting started and we left for the mountains the next morning. It soon became clear that these mountains were very different from the Himalayas. The paths here are all mule tracks with lots of loose rocks and scree, with very little l evel walking, unlike Nepal where most of the paths are laid with slabs. In addition, the distances covered each day were very long and I personally struggled continuously. I feel this trip would benefit from being increased by two days, thus making a few of the days a bit shorter. I would also increase the grading to a 7 or 8 as this was more difficult walking than Everest Base Camp. Fortunately our guide Hassan enabled me to hire a mule on a couple of occasions which allowed me to complete the trek (although I did not summit). If you are considering this trek, please get as fit as possible and make sure you have no underlying injuries. It is easy to underestimate the fitness required...This is a difficult trek to break off half-way and for me it diminished my enjoyment of the week. In addition, my struggle impacted on the rest of the group, most much fitter than myself (always a bad sign when there are marathon runners in the group!). On our return, the hotel room had a few issues, but the pool was a welcome relief (it had been unseasonably hot at 31 degrees). When a lost wallet was later recovered in the Artisan Centre with all the cash still inside, my faith in humanity was restored! Morocco is a wonderful place with great people and our lovely guide Hassan was very keen to teach us as much as he could about his country.
By Astrid from Bristol | 03 October 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. The circuit and climb of Toubkal is among our most challenging holidays in Morocco and your advice to get as fit as possible when considering this trek is very good. We hope you have a great sense of achievement from completing the circuit and we are glad that you found Morocco to be a wonderful place with great people.

Photos from the Drakensberg and Cape Town
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By Julie from NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 03 October 2016
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Walking the Albanian Alps

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By Sally from Oxford | 03 October 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic walking holiday with stunning scenery
Iceland: The Three Peaks Challenge

Thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Iceland. Excellent guiding with stunning scenery. Very comfortable hostels/huts.

By Claire from Birmingham | 02 October 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
A great mountain experience.
Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria

It is a good organized trip. The information before hand was comprehensive and covered all I needed to know. The Bulgarian guide Ivo led well. His approach to the mountain walking was competent and inclusive. The days were challenging and full. There was not really any time to sight see or experience something more of Bulgar except of course the great mountains. It was my first experience of a group walking holiday and is certainly,based on this experience, worth repeating.

By Stephen from Dordrecht | 02 October 2016
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A great walking holiday with variation and magnificent views
Trek the Drakensberg and Cape Town
An excellent holiday with great variation in the walking. Santjie and Roger were great leaders keeping us busy all of the time. A great time was had in Cape Town, climbing Table Mountain, visiting Penguins, and walks around the Cape, in addition the leaders threw in an added optional extra ascent of the Lion's Head just above Cape Town one evening. The Drakensberg walking was all very straightforward but very scenic with some impressive views.

The only disappointment was we didn't manage the traverse of the Bell Ridge and ascent of Cathedral Peak at the end of the trek due to the high winds. Food on the Drakensberg part of the trek was also very basic and not up to the variety and quantity I have experienced on other treks with KE and other companies.

Other than a bit of cloud on the first day of the Drakensberg and a bit of wind on a couple of days the weather was also good throughout and it was not as cold at night as it could potentially have been, which was a pleasant surprise.
By Julie from NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 02 October 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Best of both worlds-trekking and culture
Mount Damavand and the Pearls of Persia
I hope this holiday continues, for others, as good as it was for us on the first. The trekking was challenging with toilet arrangements camping and at the Damavand hut being basic at best but the places and people amply made up for that. Our guides were excellent and especially skilled at their jobs. Lisa (from KE) provided lots of laughs as I'm sure she always does. The mountains are beautiful. The cultural part gave us a taster of what Iran has in terms of ancient history and the stunning beauty of the mosques and shrines. Again our guide gave us backgrounds and history of the places we visited PLUS making sure we ate well!
By Karen from UK | 02 October 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Breathless in Bolivia!
Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia
Fascinating country. One of the least tourist orientated I have been to. A lot of poverty. Go prepared to speach Spanish. Tunupa, Salar del Uyuni & around is beautiful especially at sunset. Hope for a moonless sky to seek the stars at Salar del Uyuni. The town of Uyuni is like something from the wild west, would recommend the local grills for supper. The 'hotel huts' at Sajama are very cold at night, beware of the owner of Sajama hotel who tends to overcharge and is generally an ag gressive kind of grumpy. The air is very dry - take lots of moisturiser. The glaciers are in decline and we had no need (sadly) for our crampons. I would recommend the mines at Potosis, but perhaps not if you do not like pot holing in wellies!
This was my first time at altitude, it was a struggle to trek, despite months of training! I would trust Juan (the local organiser) with my life and Riccardo (our guide) was a joy with lots of knowledge of Bolivian history. Thanks to my fellow travels to supporting me on the treks.
By Joanne from London | 01 October 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Vesuvius, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast good walks with beautiful view
Trails of the Amalfi Coast
This a very good walking holiday for any level of walker, with plenty of magnificent views. From Amalfi to Postiano the views of the coast line are beautiful with clear blue seas to the boats on the water & the little towns along the coast line bring colour. The family run hotel was very good, food very good, good room & I was lucky to have a view looking towards the sea. Visiting Pompeii was a highlight for me, was bigger than expected, but worth a visit, was let down by the audio guide which didn't work properly, best to get a proper guide. The views from the top of Vesuvius were stunning. On my free day went to Herculaneum, which is a better preserved town & smaller than Pompeii, also worth paying extra tor tour guide. Our final walk was the walk of the Gods, again great walk with great scenery, but from Nocello you have a choice to get a bus to Postiano or take the 1,750 steps down to the road. Overall a fantastic holiday, but was only made possible with our guide Satva.
By Neil from Rochester | 01 October 2016
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A great trip with some stunning scenery...
Classic Tour du Mont Blanc

We were fortunate to have good weather for almost all of the trip. Our French guide Sophie was really excellent with her encyclopaedic knowledge of the area and its flora and fauna. All the accommodation was good with great food especially in the French hotels and the Yeti lodge. Thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see some of the best scenery in Europe (if not the world).

By Mark from STAFFORD | 01 October 2016
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Great hike through the "Picos"
Traverse of the Picos de Europa

Great scenery, good challenge every day, great companions and great guild, Rosanna.
The hotels were great but the refugios were less then desirable but the hiking was worth it.
Overall, Loved the trip!

By John from Avondale | 01 October 2016
Vesuvius, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast good walks with beautiful view
Trails of the Amalfi Coast

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By Neil from Rochester | 01 October 2016
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Trekking culture and history
Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu

High quality of support for the trekking well integrated with learning about the history. Demanding because of the height but paths were generally good and days not too long.

By Judith from CAMBRIDGE | 29 September 2016
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treated like kings
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Every part of our trip went like clockwork. There were no problems at all. From being met at the airport to all the hotels, guided tours, the hike itself. Everything was perfect. Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke very good English, explained all the ruins and landmarks. He kept the schedule, stayed and helped the stragglers on the hike. Could not ask for a better guide. I tell everyone thinking of a trip to use KE.

By John from Springfield | 28 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
A spectacular tour, a very rejuvenating walking holiday.
Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
A great holiday, and very rejuvenating. The combination of spectacular views, physically exhausting but exhilarating walking, good food, wine and soft beds was wonderful. I would recommend that anyone doing this trip trains beforehand so that they can fully enjoy the journey and views without being physically exhausted. The treks require a good level of cardiovascular fitness for the inclines and strong legs and core for the descents so that you don't strain your knees.
I would also recommend bringing your own snacks for the trip so that you don't need to find supermarkets as this can be tricky. Also the drinks are expensive in the huts and the hotels, so be prepared!
All in all a great trip.
By Fiona from London | 26 September 2016
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sLOVEnia
Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

Excellent trip. Lovely views and hotel at Lake Bled at either end of the trail. Fabulous hiking on exhilarating trails, with rustic mountain hut accommodation and hearty food. The ascent of Triglav at the end of the trip is a fitting finale. Great guides, well organised and a wonderful country.

By Elizabeth from COLCHESTER | 26 September 2016
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Great sights but terrible selections of meals
I am easy going and didn't have high expectations about the trip before I decided to book. Everything sounded good and I was really excited abut it. The schedule for hiking was good. And the places we visited were fantastic. Accommodations was mixed. Good and average. The main disappoinment is the food. ITALY is famous for food. We were in sicily, plenty of seafood. Only a few meal that we could choose seafood from our limited menu. And for one day I remembered for lunch we got 2.50 worth o f some kind of snack not meal + 1 slice of terrible pizza. Knowing that the main thing was the hiking and sightseeing but it would have been nice to get proper and healthy food. It is not too hard at all. The tourguide is really friendly and helpful throughout the trip. A little problem with communication but everything was fine. Breakfast was so early and dinners were alway late. But do understanded that we were in the group so the majority werent complaint about it. Didn't want to be so fussy but glad that I don't have to have unhealthy breakfast and late dinner anymore after come home.
By Khorjai from Enniskillen | 26 September 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. It is not often we receive a complaint about the food on our Italian holidays and we will certainly be speaking to our local suppliers about your feedback. We are pleased that you thought the hiking was good, the places you visited were fantastic and that you found our tour guide to be friendly and helpful throughout the trip.

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Albania's Accursed Mountains
Walking the Albanian Alps
This holiday provides excellent walking through varied terrain , from broad river valleys through tall beech forests and up into heavily glaciated limestone peaks that are spectacularly craggy . Most of us swam in the blue eye pool , beautiful as a tropical lagoon. Our guide Alfred was terrific and we particularly enjoyed our interactions with the shepherd communities that settle the high pastures through the habitable summer months .
Expect mountain weather - this september trip was mostly gloriously sunny but temperatures drop in the evening - pay heed to the KE kit list !
The accommodation was all much more comfortable than I anticipated - everywhere had power sockets and hot showers , and the water is pure.
The hospitality of our hosts was wonderful and as they live so remotely , the food is all local or home produced , vegetarians no problem . The local raki is potent and the Mountain Tea really refreshing . I wish I had asked to buy some to bring home ~ you don't find shops outside the towns . Albania is a fascinating country with a mind-boggling history , development is coming apace but it still feels very unique
By Clive from Oxford | 26 September 2016
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