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A great experience

The trek to Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro was an excellent trip. On Mt Meru, I particularly enjoyed the fact that it is like a hidden gem, visited by few tourists. Yet, the views were breathtaking and the climb in the middle of the night was just amazing. In our group, the briefings were extremely short and really, really basic. I dislike extended, boring "information meetings". But in our case, we were sometimes not informed about essential points like how short time we would spend on the s ummit (we were forced to leave Kili summit even before the first sun rays reached us). And it was easy to miss some points if you were not around when the leader was talking (like when is dinner, wake-up time etc). It was also a pity that there was no real "goodbye" with the group leader - he was suddenly gone. Also, there is improvement regarding food. On both summit days, we only got some cookies for "breakfast" before departure, Snickers for the summit and some juice when we returned. I also believe that chocolate bars and muffins are really not appropriate lunch packages for a trekking tour. On the other hand and as a big contrast, the cooked lunches and dinners were excellent. We always got delicious soup, vegetables and rice/ pasta/ potatoes that would give us strength. The cooks did an excellent job in this matter! Also, be prepared for heavy rain, even in the so-called "dry" season. However, this did not make the trip worse, it just added an adventurous touch. It was normal that the heaviest rain would stop over night and we started each morning with sunglasses and no clouds around. So should the forecast not be the best - don't worry, you'll have an amazing, unforgettable trip anyway! The tents were of excellent quality and did not leak in the heavy rain. This rating is about the KE trek organisation - the overall of the experience was definitely a five star!

By Daniel from Bern | 12 February 2017

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Amazing everything went like clockwork

Private Escott - Tribes and Trails of North Vietnam

From when we landed in Hanoi to our flight out our guide Phuong looked after us and went beyond for us cant recommend this trip and Phuoung

By Paul from Knaresborough | 11 February 2017

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Unforgettable journey through magical , ever changing landscapes

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

The Patagonia Paine circuit proved to be a richly rewarding , varied trekking experience full of interest and surprises. Our group did the 'o' circuit of the massif ,tackling the more remote northern arc before joining the 'w' southern route back to the start at the well appointed , extremely comfortable and innovative Eco Camp. The trekking was well graded and paced with a mixture of challenging and easier days. It would be a good idea for anyone interested in this trip to i nvest in a field guide and a good pair of Bins as there's such a wealth of animals, birds, flora and geological/geographic wonders to appreciate. In general we were blessed with more benign weather than anticipated, sparing us from the notorious Patagonian wind and rain. However conditions are very changeable and all trekkers benefit from a judicious use of a good layering system. You may really need to go from one layer to four in the space of half an hour! Danny , Our lead Guide on this trip, ably assisted by Francisco was absolutely outstanding, perhaps the best I've experienced in over a dozen treks worldwide. His knowledge , empathy and good humour enriched the whole experience. The transfers, porterage ,camps and hotels all worked seamlessly and we were fabulously nourished throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to adventurous trekkers.

By Edward from Llandeilo | 10 February 2017

Queyras Snowshoe 2017

Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

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By Ernest from Hereford | 10 February 2017

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Another great adventure weekend with KE

Mount Teide Weekend - Tenerife

This is a great addition to KE's list of weekend adventures. Not as tough as the others so a great starter for anyone looking to give one of these trips a try. Cal the guide paced this perfectly considering the variation in experience of the group members. Fantastic food in the towns. The ascent was non-technical but still a challenge due to the altitude and the heat

By Paul from BOURNEMOUTH | 08 February 2017

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Great Snowshoeing in a region new to me.

Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

An excellent week of snowshoeing in the Queyras led by IML Emma Jack. Hotel Yak Avenir provided good accommodation with excellent food. With not a lot of snow at lower levels Emma had to find higher North facing slopes & cols to snowshoe to/on which she always managed to achieve. Indeed, she managed to exceed expectations with some memorable days in remote valleys with no one else in sight...brilliant!!!

By Ernest from Hereford | 07 February 2017

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scenic and challenging with great guide, assistant guide, and colleagues

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

The guide knew the environment extremely well, and kept us informed about the particulars of flora and fauna. They were concerned for our comfort and safety and gave great information and advice to make our trip pleasant. They kept us informed on the trip and were well organized to keep us on time from day to day. The camps were comfortable and the food was great.

By Jan from Atwood | 07 February 2017

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An excellent adventure

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

This was a well organised trip controlled by a friendly local team. The guides, Danny and Francisco, were enthusiastic in sharing their knowledge of the history, geography and biodiversity of the area - although Francisco does need to work on his whistling and flute playing. The views were breathtaking and often unexpected, and the night skies were incredible. The first day of the trek is demanding as is the descent from the John Garner pass, but none of the group struggled and the route did not exceed 4000 ft altitude. The food was excellent as was the support by the porters and cooks. We were told that we were lucky with the weather conditions so that was just the icing on the cake (but we still saw all four seasons!). This is my first trip to South America and would not hesitate to recommend this trek to others.

By Philip from Whitley Bay | 06 February 2017

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Brilliant safari!

Botswana Wildside Lodge Safari

An excellent first time experience on a safari. One of the highlights is the Okavango delta two nights camping in the bush. Saw four of the five big animals. Accommodatiion excellent. Food prepared by the guides varied and good. Only downside was the long drive from Johannesburg (2x7hr days) but we knew this.

By Dorothy from Keswick | 06 February 2017

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A Brilliant Trek

The trip was amazing, the acclimatization at Meru certainly helps your chances of getting up at kili summit and more importantly makes it a lot more enjoyable. Onex and most of his assistant guides were really well trained and knew how to make the trek more informative and enjoyable. Some of the facts i wish i knew before i did the trek - 1. On the way to kili - stop at karibu supermarket at panone petrol station (it is right next to where ke adventure bus stops - has a much bigger supply of wha t you might need) 2. Summit time for both meru and kili - you will have limited time at both peaks, so pace your speed accordingly and coordinate well before in advance with your walk leader. 3. It is more of a handheld walk at kili than meru - for those reasons you might enjoy meru more. 4. Tips are broken down into two parts - 1st at end of Meru and 2nd at end of kili, so plan accordingly. Hope you have an amazing trek

By Sri from Delhi | 06 February 2017

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A chance to do the impossible!!

On January 2017 I took on the challenge of summiting both Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro. Not small feat by anyone, but more for me having disability it defiantly had the mission impossible theme tune running though my head. When I made initial contact with KE, one of their staff who had been on trek phoned me, getting to know me and maybe my fears about my suitability of the trip. In response I and the group gained an extra amazing guide with an added bonus for his liking of cheesy music. Mount Meru w as fantastic mountain with rugged landscape and green pastures which homes buffalo, Girraffes and Baboons. It's not just an acclimatisation trek for Kiliimanjaro but a perfect way to start a trekking holiday and a real hidden gem. Kilimanjaro is largest mountain in Africa and you trek through multiple vegetation zones. The experience of Meru will more than stand you in good stead for final summit accent along with good music and expert guides. As a person with a physical disability I couldn't have achieved what many seen as impossible without KE, their on ground tour company, guides and porters. Fantastic trip

By Andrew from GLASGOW | 06 February 2017

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Temples and Trails of Burma

By Laurence from Congleton | 06 February 2017

Kerala and the Cardamom Hills

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By Lesley from WATFORD | 06 February 2017

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By Sri from Delhi | 06 February 2017

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Amazing scenery like nothing we had seen before

Spires and Ice - Trekking Patagonia

We took this holiday In jan 2017. It went like clockwork with the guides shuffling the timetable when needed. All three guides were very knowledgable about the area, trails, geology, plants, animals - real walking encyclopedieas. Rod in particular, our lead guide (there were 12 trekkers) did a fabulous job to make sure we had a good time. Eco-Camp was an amazing camp with the most comfortable holiday beds ever and marvellous food. The food at Paine Grande is so grim you should take chocolate or be ready to feast on pot noodles from the lodge shop. Some of the treks were long days (11 hours) but the scenery was always worth it. We never went that high and the trails are easy walking with a bit of a scramble at times. The weather is so changeable one lodge had a sign up with advice not to bother to ask 'dont ask, this is patagonia!' we had one day of drizzle and plenty of bright sunshine - never that hot, but the sun really burns so take factor 50. But the wind! at times it can stop you in your tracks, even in the towns. We ate a lot of steak and a river of Merlot wine which is available at every stop. This was our 8th KE trek and we have already booked another.

By Paul from Keswick | 01 February 2017

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A wonderful journey

Edge of the Sahara Trek

I've travelled with KE on many occasions before, but always to the mountains. This was going to be a completely new experience! I must say that the trek was even better than I expected. Hassan worked hard to make sure that all of our group had a great experience, and was an engaging and informative leader at all times - we all really enjoyed his company. The crew, including our chef Mohammed, were also great fun and did everything to make sure we enjoyed our time in the desert. The desert l andscape itself, once you get tuned into to it, is remarkably varied, and changes before your eyes as the sun climbs and sinks. The stars at night are unforgettable too. I would say that if you are thinking about doing this one, just take the plunge, book and go - it's a great journey and different every day - and if Hassan is your guide, you will learn a lot about Morocco along the way!

By Marcus from Winsford | 31 January 2017

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Fantastic adventure

Helme - Guatemala Mountain Bike

This was an amazing trip with great guides, great riding and mostly fantastic accommodation. The weather was perfect bright blue days until we had a few spots of rain as we were driving back to Antigua. I wish they had missed out the night when we stayed at Huehuetenango as this hotel was horrible and the coffee at breakfast the next day was undrinkable. I would also have preferred a different place than the horse finca on our third night. The food there was poor and the showers were poor, cold and the water didn't drain away. Having said that the rest of the accommodation was very varied, interesting, beautiful contributing the overall amazing experience.

By Mark from Hereford | 30 January 2017

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A fantastic trekking/climbing holiday

Mount Toubkal in Winter

A fantastic trip in all ways. Seamless organization. Our guides, Hussein and Omar, were fantastic. Accommodation and food were top notch. A great mountain experience as well. Great conditions, fantastic views. Altogether fantastic.

By Colin from Liverpool | 28 January 2017

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An excellent way to start the year

Edge of the Sahara Trek

The organisation; guide; food (including preparation) and company was all excellent. The week was so interesting and enjoyable that it felt I'd been away for a month.