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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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Super traverse of Picos de Europa
Traverse of the Picos de Europa

Well planned itinerary. Excellent leadership. Group was a good mixture of British & American walkers who gelled very well from day 1.

Day 5 was a long climb with full packs, so three of us cut the climb by taking the funicular to Bulnes. This was a good decision & perhaps should be highlighted as an option for those who do not want a 2000 metre climb.

By Martin from Twickenham | 26 September 2016
★
Not a pleasant experience at all
One Week Mount Toubkal Trek
We have used KE before and thought they were great. We were let down on this one. We had added an extra 2 nights on to the start of our trek to get a bit of R&R before our trek but the hotel is dire. Broken tiles in the bathrooms, leaking showers, horrendous breakfast and it is a "drop off" hotel with groups turning up at all times of the night shouting and banging. (Just check the hotel out of trip advisor) I suffered a knee injury in the room due to a leaking shower and we ha d no sleep for 3 nights prior to our trek which basically meant we were so exhausted we just did not enjoy it at all. The team were great but due to the knee injury we were often left behind because I just could not match the pace. Food is great if you love salad and porridge. If you don't its pretty much tough! Very little in the way of protein maybe a couple of mouthfuls a day nothing to suffice the repairing required after a full days trek This is a hard trek, the easiest bit for me was the summit. Its a long hard slog most days and the "amazing scenery" is great but personally do not think it is worth the hard work for the view If you want to summit Toubkal forget this pointless trek and just do it.
By Lee from NORWICH | 26 September 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for the review. We were sorry to learn that your experience on the Toubkal trek did not match that on your previous holiday with us. You did contact us about your room in Marrakech at the time and we responded to you and asked your guide to visit you and arrange a better room. Normally we receive fantastic reviews for our cooks on this trip and we are sorry that you did not like the food on your trek. This is one of our most challenging trekking holidays in Morocco and you need to be comfortable with walking for up to 8 or 9 hours each day and for several days continuously, but the rewards are amazing views, fascinating interactions with the Berber people and a real sense of achievement.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Elias and all the Team from Tanzania cannot be praised enough for all their help, support and encouragement throughout this trip. Rashid the owner also made a point of meeting us all personally at the start and end of the trip which was a nice touch. We had a bit of a medical emergency during the trip but Elias (the guide) and his team dealt with it all very professionally and everyone was put at ease with the person in question recovering fully as a result of his quick thinking. The remainder o f the group all summited successfully and felt we were in good hands all the time. We all know without the help of the porters, guides, cooks and everyone else helping us that we simply would not have made it! A big thumbs up to all who helped us achieve our goal!
By James from HORNCHURCH | 26 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent walking, food and drink
Walking Wild Tuscany
This walk should really be graded a 6 as there are steep climbs and descents. We could manage it but others might not be able to. The walks where fantastic with great views and excellent guiding by Jamie and Danny, the Italian guide. The accommodation is fantastic - tastefully decorated bedrooms and the fact that we were in a separate house with our own kitchen and living room give the holiday a house party atmosphere. The food is absolutely superb - and that includes the packed lunches, whi ch we did not have to make ourselves. Highly recommended if you want o immerse yourself in the landscapte of Tuscany rather than Chiantishire!
By Roger from Twickenham | 26 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Walking with the Gods of the magical Amalfi Coast!
Trails of the Amalfi Coast
This is a relatively easy walking holiday with plenty of time for sightseeing.
The food in the friendly family run hotel was excellent and the local grown food is wonderful.
I did a CAPRI day trip on our "free day".The "cruise" around the coves and bays of the island of Capri is definitely the way to get there !
I also went up the Mount Solaro by cable car in Ana Capri which was a beautiful serene experience with spectacular views from the top of the mountain.
Helculaneum is worth a visit as it is better preserved in places than Pompei and a smaller site to get around making it easier to not miss anything.
By Adventure from Dundee | 26 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brilliant point to point trekking holiday
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains
A fantastic point to point trekking holiday. I enjoy light weight back packing so know to pack light. Pack light and get in shape to make the most of this holiday. Our guide was brilliant. An accomplished guide and leader but also a wonderful teacher about the landscape and the history of the areas we trekked through. One of the best guides I have ever travelled with. The ascent of Rys is a technical scramble with the aid of chains, make sure you are okay with scrambling and a little bit of expo sure.
By Kulraj from London | 23 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
It just got better and better!
Jebel Sahro Walking Holiday
This was my fourth trip after Everest Basecamp, Wadi Rum and Petra and the Pyrenees on foot. The group hotel was very average and the food very below average. But after that, once on the trek, it had everything I was hoping for. Amazing views, delicious food, great crew and leader. Only downside, it didn't last long enough - I could have done more days of walking rather than just the four. I am fit for my age and didn't have any problems with the grade (5) effort but some of my compani ons on the trip did find it hard work, and coupled with it being very hot and a tummy bug going around the group, meant that a few of my group didn't have the best of times. Fortunately, the views will be remembered for a long long time and the multiple trips to the loo in the middle of the night will soon be forgotten!
By Michael from London | 23 September 2016
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Great wildlife viewing
Botswana Wildside Lodge Safari
If you would love to see a great variety of wildlife in their natural environment, have a spirit of adventure a flexible disposition and are prepared to be an active team member then you will enjoy this trip. There are early mornings starts and it's best to be organised with bags packed from the night before ! It is a privilege to have had the opportunity to stay at the Okavango Delta...and to spend time with the local guides. Travelling by mokoro canoe through the delta is so peaceful yet you can spot hippos or elephants nearby. Each of the destinations are special in their own way... Moremi Game Reserve is a wonderful place to see the animals and not so busy as Chobe National Park with the number of tourists . How wonderful to share the space where the lodges are with herds of elephants and many other creatures! It was great also to visit the community project established to protect rhinos in a secure habitat and we got to see white rhinos. The salt pan too is amazing. Useful items: foldaway waterproof bag for transfer of some items in moroko canoe for Okavango stay. A cowl neck/head scarf for early mornings and to protect on dusty road trips. It was very warm (in September) in the smaller tents at the delta - open the side vents for air circulation as front ones must be closed. Our guide Arthur was really good and worked well with all the group .
By Pauline from Tullow | 23 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
So thankful
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
I am so thankful that I picked KE for this trip! Machu Picchu is a popular destination, so there are multiple companies to choose from when picking a travel organization. KE does this trip a little differently from the others, however, and it makes a world of difference.

Instead of 3.5 days of hiking, and only a couple of hours at Machu Picchu, KE spreads the hiking out over 4 days. With this schedule, the group arrives at MP in the evening. There's a chance to get lots of photos of the site from the Sun Gate, but that night the group goes into town for a well deserved shower and sleep in a hotel. A return to MP the next morning allows a FULL DAY at the site before catching the train back to Cusco. Thank goodness! A couple of hours would not have been enough time at this amazing site.

There are other advantages of spreading the hiking out over 4 days as well. It means the group of off-set with other groups hiking the Inca Trail. Our first night we were at a private campground with just our group. The second night there was only one group nearby. This is a stark contrast to some of the packed campsites we saw on the trail. We also had little interaction with other groups of hikers on the trail itself, which was nice.

Also, all of our hiking was done in daylight hours. Groups doing the trail in 3.5 days would sometimes get to their campsite after dark. Or worse, they'd start off in the morning when it was still dark. Who wants to hike in the dark? Those groups missed some incredible views, and a particularly stunning sunrise from our 3rd campsite.

The weather, our group, our guide, and our cooks were all top notch. The trip was everything I'd hoped for.
By Heather from Georgetown | 18 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brilliant holiday, well organised and with excellent guides
Climb Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso

Excellent holiday in the Alps - despite adverse weather and safety conditions on Mont Blanc, we climbed various peaks on Monte Rosa as an alternative. The Grad Paradiso trip and traverse of the Valle Blanche were also spectacular.

The guides were knowledgeable, informative and had lots of experience.

Overall an fun, adventurous and interesting trip - I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

By Jack from London | 17 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
a pleasant walking holiday
Classic Tour du Mont Blanc
I had great time for this adventure holiday. Trip guide Gary is very nice & knowledgeable.Our whole trip mates of seven got along very well & had lots of laughs together.
There are some improvement can be done. The hotel "Auberge du Mont-Blanc" on 8/27 was not pleasant. Small & almost nothing in the room other than beds. Multiple shared shower & bathroom was very inconvenient. Dining table space was jam packed & you couldn't even open your arms to eat. Hope the lunch sandwich has more variety other than ham & cheese except tuna sandwich was offered on the first day only.
Otherwise,it's a very nice trip to remember. I enjoyed it very much.
By Chyong-Hwa from San Diego | 16 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Volcanos and lava
Iceland Complete Highlands Explorer

Participants should be aware the huts are crowded and noisy. There is a fair amount of driving. The rest of the trip is wonderful. Great hikes, wonderful scenery and some time to wander around the beautiful places we stopped.

By Linda from Olympia | 15 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Superbly led tour by Marion. Classic hillwalking itinerary. One dodgy mtn hut.
One Week Mont Blanc to Matterhorn - Private Sadler

Superb itinerary. Very well led by our guide, Marion. Accommodation variable including below standard mountain hut at Cabane de Prafleuri - no showers available and light in dormitory requiring a token - not appropriate.

By Alan from Perth | 14 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fanstatic Insight to 3 countries
This is an ideal trip for people that wish to combine sightseeing with walking. The itinerary enables you to see the highlights of these countries in a short amount of time. There is a good mix of city and countryside and cultural sights. We were a small group of 3 and were happy with the pace of the trip. We felt we spent enough time in each country and were not rushed through the sights. Our kind Guoda was an excellent source of information and history everywhere we went and added a few extra activities to the itinerary like the Hill of Crosses and a walk in the Gauja National Park. Food and drink is reasonably priced and the guidelines set out by KE were appropriate. There was a good choice of food options throughout the trip. If your time allows it is worth arriving in Vilnius a day ahead of the trip to spend more time in the city. Likewise if you have time its worth spending an extra day or two in Tallinn and getting the ferry to Helsinki for a day or a night at the end of the trip.
By Caroline from Portlaoise | 13 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Lanmanalaugar trek
Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek
A great experience covering over 50 Kms of outstanding natural beauty. The route is as described in various journals and guides, but breath taking when you see it for real. If you are a keen and regular walker then this route is not challenging and can be undertaken by anyone with a good level of fitness. Do not underestimate the value of good gear though. The weather can and is very changeable very quickly. Good gear is the order of the day. The huts are well kitted out, and the only critici sm I would have is how many people they squeeze into them. Makes for unpleasant nights when they are full; particularly when it has been raining and everyone Is trying to get gear dried.

Final day was a waste of time. All on the trip agreed that had we known Friday would involve sitting waiting all day for a bus, we would have requested a seat on the last bus the night before, giving us more time in Reykjavik, and opportunities to see more of Iceland. Either offer the extension from Thorsmork to Scogar, making Friday a real walking day, or advertise as 3.5 days and get people back to Reykjavik on the Thurs.
By Kay from Sheffield | 12 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic scenery and great walking
Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria
A great two centre trek in both the Rila and Pirin Mountains. The grade was about right, and all the walks were easily achievable by a reasonably fit 68 year old, although the last day where we traversed the Concheta Marble Ridge and another peak too, was quite tough. The hotels were excellent, the food good and there was a good ambiance the whole time. Ivo, the guide, was a good professional mountain guide, but he needs to learn to make allowances for the occasional slightly iffy behaviour, and not then escalate the situation. One trekker paddled in one of the mountain lakes, and got a very severe and public telling off (she hadn't realised that no swimming also meant no paddling), and the next day, mistakenly started to enter the telesiege area before being briefed. This time her bollocking was in private, and she came back in tears, which the rest of the group thought was pretty stiff. Otherwise, no complaints, and a great, good value holiday, which I recommend whole heartedly.
By David from Frome | 12 September 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a great holiday. The area of the Seven Lakes is protected as a “reduced human impact zone” where you are allowed only to walk on the marked paths and Ivo had briefed the group on this. We have since been in contact with the trekker in question to apologise for any upset caused and despite this incident, she has been generously complimentary in her feedback for Ivo.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent walking holiday with beautiful scenery and weather was great.
Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Really good walking holiday around Mont Blanc with a shorter route for those who don't have the time for the full 10 day trip. I think we covered the real highlights, food and accommodation were good , scenery was fantastic, and we got lucky with the weather. Only negative comment that I have was that I was paired up with person of opposite sex without any advance knowledge and luckily my roommate turned out to be great but would have appreciated some advance information on this so single s ex travelers beware and you may want to inquire about this before your trip begins.
By Adventure from PORTLAND | 11 September 2016

KE Adventure reply

We are pleased that you had a good holiday and we sincerely apologise that you were roomed with a person of the opposite sex. This was an error on the accommodation list which we were unaware of until your feedback. This is not KE policy and we have taken action to ensure this cannot happen in future. We are sorry that this mistake was not rectified at the time and are glad that in this instance your roommate turned out to be great.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing experience and incredible views!
Italian Summit Climber
The Italian Summit Climber is a new holiday and I joined the first trip. We were very lucky with the weather - only one day of rain/clouds/fog which happened to be the day we approached the glacier. However, once on the glacier we had sun, blue skies and no wind. The views were some of the best I have ever seen. There were 4000 meter peaks everywhere you looked. The climbing was slow and steady and there were some challenging ascents. My guide, Kathy Murphy is "wonder woman"!    She took great care of us, making sure we were all safe and set a great pace. And let's not forget about the food in the Italian Huts - the best in all of Europe! The service and hospitality in the huts we also first rate. I have been on over 20 KE trips and this ranks as one of my best.
By Albert from FRANCONIA | 11 September 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great Trip to Turkey
Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

Amazing trip to Turkey, trekking through the High Taurus mountains in Aladaglar National Park and exploring and experiencing the beauty and history of Cappadocia. The crew was really great, particulary our guide Ibraham who was very flexible, always up for fun, and had an incredible knowledge about the history of the country and the religion.

By Florian from Munich | 10 September 2016
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