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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing Trip - Perfectly Organized!

The Ultimate Everest Trek

Just returned from 3 weeks in Nepal for the "Ultimate Everest" trek -- and ultimate it was. While I had underestimated the challenge (and the cold), it was an amazing adventure. The mountains, landscapes, and people of Nepal are impressive, and everything was perfectly organized by KE. It was my first KE trip but definitely won't be the last. Bracketed by a couple days in Kathmandu, we spent about 10-11 days making our way toward the Everest Base Camp, which was the official goal, but along the way we summited two peaks over 5000m and crossed the challenging Cho La pass. If one just wants to go to Base Camp, there are shorter, easier treks, but if you really want to experience the Khumbu area, with EBC and much more, then this is the trek. Everything was included and arranged, so no hassles or unexpected expenses. If I had any complaint at all, it would be that the suggested warmth level of the sleeping back and down jacket were underestimated. It gets cold at night and the lodges are not heated. This is no luxury trip, things are quite basic (especially the toilet facilities) but it is an authentic Himalayan experience that will not disappoint. While I'm happy to be back in my warm, comfortable house, I'm already thinking about the next trip, based on how well this one went...

By John from Wezembeek-Oppem | 21 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

An excellent way to see Jordan

Jordan End 2 End Bike Tour

The road trip through Jordan was challenging, especially with the heat and not for the faint hearted! The group mixed well and supported each other well. The intinerary was good and the historical asides including a day in Petra helped to make the trip enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend!

By Karen from WILMSLOW | 21 November 2016

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A walk to the roof of the world

Everest Base Camp Trek

My recent trip to Everest Base Camp was an amazing experience. The breathtaking scenery has to be seen to be believed. The KE rep Rajhendra and the sherpas were excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful one of our guides was an Everest summiteer so we had the very best of company to help us. All in all a fantastic experience and I have already booked my next KE holiday.

By Fergus from Aberdeen | 21 November 2016

Fantastic Alpine Adventure

Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

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By Scott from Newcastle upon Tyne | 21 November 2016

Fantastic Country, Fantastic Trip

The Ultimate Jordan Adventure

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By Scott from Newcastle upon Tyne | 21 November 2016

Reached the top of Roque Nublo

Viva Gran Canaria

By Kimberly from Bedale | 20 November 2016

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EVERONE should do this trek!

The Juniper Trust Schools Trek to Namche Bazaar

For me, the objective of undertaking this trek was twofold - first and foremost I relished the opportunity to personally witness the results of the fantastic work the Juniper Trust has undertaken (and continues to do so). It was an overwhelmingly unique privilege which I find difficult to express in words. Secondly it served as a means of helping me recover from a particularly difficult patch in my life, giving me a challenge and purpose on which to focus that wasn't all about myself. Likew ise, the trip itself can be clearly divided into two very different sections. The first part was the trek from Jiri to Surke (just South of Lukla) where for days the only other people we saw were local Nepalis, both at the schools we visited and passing through their settlements. This for me was what I like to call "The Real Nepal" giving us a taste of how these remarkable people manage with so few resources; friendly, beautiful people always with a smile and a greeting, always keen to share what little they have with strangers. At each school we visited, we were treated like Royalty, with such enthusiasm and generosity that it was a humbling experience. Western children could learn a lot from their Nepali counterparts. The second part of the trip served the same purpose as the first, but the difference here was marked. We were now on the official tourist route from Lukla towards Everest Base Camp, so it was a much busier walk, meeting fellow trekkers from all over the world. It also gave an insight into how hard the locals work to support the tourist industry, experiencing both people and animals carrying unbelievably heavy loads of supplies up into the higher altitude areas. In all, we visited nine schools, witnessing the extensive work that the Juniper Trust has achieved, using only volunteers and hard work, and providing much needed local employment. Abhishek and Yalambar were the two local volunteer project managers who have both made a profound impact on the lives of the teachers and children of their beautiful Motherland. Our two great guides, Man and Jumba, were both excellent, attentive and knowledgeable. Three local porters carried our gear, for which we were all grateful. Last but not least my sincere thanks go to Glenn Rowley, the driving force behind the project, and the trek leader. Long may his enthusiasm and drive continue. If you get the opportunity to go on this trek I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Long live Dhal Bhat!!

By Kathleen from Southampton | 19 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Walking good .Guide average

Viva Gran Canaria

Found all the walks except, the final one really spectacular and enjoyed the diversity. They gave the amount of challenge expected .Our feeling about the guide are that he was more interested on external occurrences. A huge amount of time spent on phone and walked so far ahead that we could not engage and on occasions could not establish where the path was. He during the early part of the week was disengaged. We felt that he preferred cycling and walking did nothing for him. At the end of the we ek Friday he tried hard to be part of the group. We were very happy with accommodation in the second hotel lovely rooms and views and understand that we needed a resort style one first to access the walks it was satisfactory .

By Linda from Shefford | 18 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A great adventure visiting Oman, a Middle Eastern jewel

Oman Adventure Trekking

The tour struck a great balance... between camping and hotels (with a hotel day between 6 days camping) and between sightseeing, walking and driving. Result was a very fulfilling insight into Oman. The team of 5 (a guide and 4 drivers) were outstanding, worked really hard to create our holiday and demonstrated real kindness and attentiveness to our needs. Food was excellent, water plentiful, advise and guidance clear. The campsites were varied from desert, to beach and plateaus. Mostly quiet exc ept the beach were parties from Muscat played music half the night (best take ear plugs). Temperatures in camp site varied and very cold some nights... and will get colder depending on date of trip. We eat outdoors so best take a down jacket and layers for your legs. First full day of walking is in an area of very sharp rocks so would suggest trousers. Ladies need to check dress code guidelines for suitable clothing in order not to offend. Swimming in gorge and wadis was a real highlight. Check times of sun rise and sun set and don't miss out. Enjoy watching shooting stars.

By Adventure from Sunbury-on-Thames | 17 November 2016

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Walking, Wadis & Wet-Wipes

Oman Adventure Trekking

A great 10 day trip with a nice mix of sight-seeing and walking. Good combination of longer and shorter walks, and some lovely wadi pools for taking a dip in when it got too hot. Hanna was a great guide; we were very well looked after by him and the team of four drivers, and always very well fed. All the walks are optional as you can always go in the 4x4 to camp if you ever fancy a day off / don't fancy the 1800m climb up onto the Selma plateau... (but it's a great walk so try not to m iss it!) Previous reviews have mentioned a desert camp as an alternative to the big walk in the second half of the trip - but we got to do both; after Nizwa we camped in the desert with an amazing sunset, and then up early the next morning for sunrise & short drive to the start of the big ascent walk. And camping on the beach is a great way to finish the trip off (before a much needed shower back in Muscat - don't under-estimate the amount of wet-wipes you will get through - it is a bit of a dusty trip!)

By Louise from BURGESS HILL | 17 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing experience

The Juniper Trust Schools Trek to Namche Bazaar

This is a unique and extra special trek. You have the opportunity and privilege to trek in remote areas where most of the time you are the only Trekkers on the mountains. At the same time you can see for yourselves the work of the Juniper Trust. 100% of the money goes directly to the work in the village schools; seeing where your money goes with your own eyes and the welcome you receive from the children I defy anyone not to cry tears of every emotion. To trek in the remote mountains with such a unique purpose is a trek not to be missed. Abhishek is the guide who worked out the route, leading the trek. He also is behind the project, identifying some of the schools and ensuring the work is carried out, all as a volunteer - a exceptionally kind and generous man. The kit list was perfect, I would just add shorts as essential due to the warm weather and steep ascents. This trek is suitable for anyone with good all round fitness and stamina - not to be missed, thank you to Abhishek, Glenn and the KE team. I also appreciated the KE "chat with us" online button. The team respond promptly and professionally to any query., a five star experience from booking to returning home.

By Janet from Skipton | 16 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A 5 star holiday all round: a great break and I really didn't want to come home

Walking Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring

We walked the island from south to north and had a day on the island of La Graciosa. Each day's walk was very satisfying - I'd expected easier walking such as on the Gozo holiday but these walks took up the day and were at a good pace. The guide Andreas was excellent - very organised, very good company and knowledgeable about the island - geology and biology. The food was great - the picnic every day varied and balanced and the restaurants he'd chosen for evenings were of high qua lity. He, the group I was with and the island made this a very enjoyable holiday.

By Gwen from Machynlleth | 16 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

fantastic, well organised in an untrodden part of the world

Shey Gompa and Inner Dolpo

A fantastic experience, great variety of scenery and terrain. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better it did. Apart from the fantastic scenery there are many habitations you pass through, some beautiful monasteries and Phoksundo lake, a must. Our leader, sirdar, cook and crew were all first class and the internal flights, not to be missed.

By Lynda from Prenton | 16 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warm white mountains, lovely!

Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca

A three centre trip with very different accommodations from simple to elaborate, all were excellent in their way. The hiking was interesting and not too arduous for myself and wife who were both out of practice due to accident and age. Jose, our guide was great and the transport arrangements worked like clockwork. We much enjoyed the lunches and evening meals organised by Jose, especially the paella. We went on this trip partly because a previous reviewer had said it was so good she'd been twice. I can understand why!

By Anthony from Rugby | 15 November 2016

WADI RUM AND PETRA

Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

By Terry from Abergavenny | 15 November 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Beautiful countries, lots of culture, but could be better organized.

Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia

In Tajikistan, the guides did not speak English (most of the time a Native Dutch-speaking Belgian had to translate the French (that one of the hiking guides spoke) to English. This caused potential problems, such as the day I asked the "English speaking guide" if there would be a stream or spring or any water that we could get on the hike during the day and was told "yes". Later when I ran out of water and asked when we would be getting to where there was water - was told &qu ot;no water anywhere". Saying that, many of us became ill - and they took wonderful care of us, which I know was difficult for them in such a remote place. So the hiking guides were good, but needed at least one actual English speaking guide for safety. The guide in Uzbekistan told - not sure what to tell you....thought he English was OK, he was not good. For example he told us that no one would take dollars anywhere and there would be no other place to change money, so we had to change all the dollars we would need for the rest of the trip the night we got into the country - and at a rate that gave him about 1/4 of the value (he made hundreds of dollars that night) when in fact most places preferred dollars and there were lots!!!! of places to change money. Soured the whole trip when we realized how badly we had been taken advantage of...... Also, that Uzbek guide knew almost nothing about the sites we went to. Would strongly suggest that a local guide be hired who knows about the history and the sites to make the most of the cultural part of this trip (like the ones we listened in on at the sites so that we would understand what we were looking at). Thus my advice - KE needs to ensure much better guides! While I understand these countries are just starting to have tourists etc. this can be better. We hired a local company in Kazakhstan and had great guides who knew a lot about the history and the sites, and the hikes AND spoke good English - so it is possible. I have been on lots of KE trips, and this one had the most inadequate guides.

By Adventure from Johnston | 14 November 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are emerging destinations for adventure travel so things don't always run as smoothly as we would like. KE have been working hard with our local leaders to ensure they meet our usual high standard and in the past few years we have received some excellent feedback for this trip. We are sorry that the leadership offered by the Tajik guide fell below your expectation and we are putting additional resources into our local leader training for this part of the world. We understand from our agent that the Uzbek guide was trying to be of assistance to the group in arranging to exchange their dollars but we have now instructed all our guides that they are not to do this in future and should always take their groups to the bank to exchange the money themselves.