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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fabulous week, including a magical day in the Winter wonderland of Feldberg
Highlights of the Black Forest Ski Traverse
Snow conditions were good above 1000m. That meant we could not ski lower sections of the Fern-Ski-Wanderweg. However, Julia (our trip leader) showed great resourcefulness in adjusting the programme to enable us to have a full day of skiing every day on prepared trails in excellent snow. Great fun exploring different sections of the Wanderweg and supporting loipe - every day was different. Enjoyed staying in a variety of Schwarzwald hotels and sampling the local food and drink. Great trip, super leader and fun group. Would go again.
By Martin from ST. ALBANS | 23 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic trip to Lapland
Sweden Arctic Family Adventure
We had a great time in the North of Sweden and loved all the activities. There is no KE guide so we did feel a little at sea at first but everything ran pretty smoothly. Highlights were the huskies and the snow mobiling. We spent a whole day with our snow mobile guide Goran driving out into the wilds, seeing moose and snow mobiling on a frozen lake before going back to his house for refreshments. The accommodation is very warm and cosy and the meals were delicious. Finally we need to mention the spa which was an ideal way to relax after a day in the snow.
By Alison from LONDON | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Well planned, organised and excellent walks. Appropriately described by KE.
Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca
Picked up at airport and taken to trek start as planned. Walks well described by leader. He was appropriately interactive and attentive at all times, keen to share knowledge of area. Account taken of weather before setting out each day. Enjoyable yet quite demanding walks at times will some gorgeous views. Loose scree on steep paths at times meant taking additional care. I didn't use my sticks but I know some of the group found theirs helpful. The accommodation in the three locations varied . For me they each had their own charm. I would happily stay at any one of them again. This was my first KE holiday and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Therefore I would not hesitate to book another.
By Stephen from Doncaster | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent trek
Ethiopia, Simien Mountains Trek & Lalibela
A very well organized trekking and sightseeing holiday. Our guide Philemon was outstanding, ensuring everything went to plan and always had a ready smile. The local trekking guide Dereje was also excellent pointing out many birds and animals along the way as well as good photo spots, We were able to walk amongst the baboons which was a real highlight. The trekking was along good trails and included an ascent of Ras Dashen which involved a 3am wake up call for a 3.30 start after a very welcome br eakfast of tea and porridge. It was a long but enjoyable day with all those who started reaching the summit. Gondar and Lalibela provided good sightseeing and photo opportunities and the hotels used were very comfortable. Our top tip would be to be prepared for a very dusty enviroment. Our one negative is that the tents used needed replacing as most had broken or faulty zips.
By Neil from ILKLEY | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great way to experience the mountains in winter
Snowshoe Stelvio - The Italian Alps
Heading into the hills with the only sound that of the group crunching through the snow was a wonderful way to experience this really beautiful area. The combination of walks through the forests and then out onto higher ground worked really well and the routes were very well judged, moderately hard work without being too tough for beginners. I had a brilliant week and would highly recommend the trip. Hints; If you fly by Easyjet, get the bus from Milan airport terminal 2 - it takes ages to get t o the train station at terminal 1. Be prepared for a long day getting to and from Sant' Antonio. It's an interesting train/bus trip but long. The hotel is good but basic, eg bring your own hairdryer.
By Fiona from Barnet | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Remote and tranquil trek
Mount Mgoun Winter Ascent
Very unusual weather meant there was no snow so we didn't have the trek we expected! However, we did have a great trek in glorious sunshine. Mgoun is much more remote than Toubkal and very quiet, we were the only trekking group around. The Gites and huts were a very good standard. Food was excellent and we were well cared for. Hassan kept us informed and entertained with a wealth of information on Berber culture. Also thanks to Charlie who kept everything on track in a friendly and relaxed style.
By Allison from Wymondham | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
History and Culture brought to life
Camino Cubano
We had great trip with KE Adventure Holiday. The tour guide, Richard was very good although still learning the ropes of being a tour guide and he had to deal with various problems over the fortnight. He was always courteous and dealt with challenging things with a smile. Our driver Nelson was excellent and we felt very safe considering the various types of traffic encountered and the very uneven road surfaces. Our itinerary was changed a little from that set out initially. Cuba is a rapidly chan ging country and the explosion of tourism coupled with the inexperience of a country new to this made hotel accommodation bookings and maintaining the itinerary very difficult for the rep on the ground, but in no way did it detract from the whole experience. The combination of trekking in remote parts of the country along with city tours captured both the old and the new of Cuba, we learnt a lot about the culture and history of the country. We felt safe in all aspects of our travel although we were warned by our guide on the odd occasion to stick together when walking around certain Cities. However, we never experienced anything out of the ordinary and all the people we met were very pleasant and helpful. We were a group of seven, two men and five women and whilst our experience (we were a couple, the others were all single) was very good, the same could not be said for others in our group. Problems with flights and rooms, opposite sexes having to share a room did spoil some of the others experience. All but one dealt with this in an adult and calm manner realising it was not a fault of the guide and given the amount of tourists in Cuba at the time it would have been very difficult to meet everybody's expectations. Generally our accommodation was satisfactory and the additional tour guides provided by Sprachkaffee were very good and all spoke good English. Our trip up Pico Torquino was hard to say the least and it needs to be emphasised that it is not for the rambler and is definitely a two day trek with lots of ups and downs making the overall ascent a lot more than 2000 metres. This was not helped by the very muddy conditions underfoot where we all had a fall at sometime on the trek. Overall the holiday was an enriching experience and we would recommend it to anyone who asked.
By Thomas from KESWICK | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An excellent intro to snowshoeing
Snowshoe Stelvio - The Italian Alps
The Stelvio Alps area is utterly lovely, with lots of well marked trails to explore each day. When we arrived in early February it was unseasonably warm and wet, but luck was with is and it snowed overnight and again after that. Thus, we had plenty of snow to march across! For me, the highlight of the trip was the hike to view the Forni glacier ... Hints: 1. Take the bus from the airport to Milan. Less stress than the train. 2. The snowshoes are easy enough to get used to, but people did suffer from blisters. Bring Compeeds, or alternative blister plasters. For toes and heels. 3. Layers are very important. It can be hot work going uphill, so you need to ditch them. But you'll need them later! One morning it was minus 12 when we set off ... 4. Bring something waterproof to sit on for the gobbling of your packed lunch.
By Eugene from Stroud | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
hot, sweaty with a swim at the end
Totally Tropical Trekking in Dominica
The terrain can be very steep and at times the soil is very slippy with walks for significant sections on fragile paths that may lead to some exposure, that is risk of slipping a little distance down a hillside or into vegetation. Though the duration of walks on some days is not lengthy the heat and humidty along with the uneven terrain can make for a much harder walk than advertised. The reward though is an island that allows nature to exist and you can totally be immersed in the landscape. You can swim underneath waterfalls and eat fresh grape fruit straight from the tree.
By Nicholas from BURTON-ON-TRENT | 22 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Great Touring and Trekking and Amazingly Organized and Managed
Temples and Trails of Burma
This trip is a mix of touring including many modes of travel, visiting craft making places (with some shopping opportunities with little pressure) and including silver jewels, lacquerware, boat building and many Stupas and Temples and a 3 1/4 day trek. The trek is not hard if you can handle about 2,000 feet elevation over gradual accent and decent and about 18Km in first day..... reducing in distance over the 3 days of treks.

The local KE guide was amazing and basically took ca re of every travel matter for us including boat trips, flights, hotels, luggage management, bus rides, food, tipping, etc. etc. so you have nothing to worry about during the entire trip!!! All travelers food tastes were dealt with including vegetarians, no spice types etc.

We did the beach extension at the Aureum Hotel which was a long drive but a very nice escape from it all with great beach, bungalows and facilities.
By Jill from WEST VANCOUVER | 19 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Very varied beautiful walks!
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira

Loved the walking. Each day was an adventure to the senses! You get the mountain views, as well as the levada said and valleys. We walked in a cloud forest one day. And the last two days of walking are not to be missed! Roberto is very professional. Set a very reasonable pace for the group.

By Tan from SHEUNG WAN | 18 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Things you need to know!
Ethiopia, Simien Mountains Trek & Lalibela
I went on this trip over Christmas/new year and here are my top tips. - Money. You do not need US dollars!! We called in at a bank and it took pounds sterling and Euros easily. Most of the hotels could change small(ish) amounts of sterling too. If you have dollars left from a previous trip somewhere, for sure bring them as backup as they may be useful, some of the guides prefer dollars to local anyway. But pounds sterling are fine! There are some ATMs knocking around so bring a card but relying solely on that could be a smidge tricky (not impossible but tricky). - The temperature might be colder than you think. Not so much Ras but just sat around the tents in the evening time was chilly. - Bring snacks. There are a few biscuits when you are walking but most people supplemented these with cereal bars etc. I ate more of my own stuff on this trip than other trips I’ve been on. - Don’t worry if you don’t get the perfect shot the first time you see a baboon, by the end we barely bothered looking round.... - Watch your pockets, especially in Debark. Lots of tourist pass through there, we had a phone or two stolen there. - DO NOT buy coffee in Debark. We were approached by a guy during lunch (inside a restaurant) apparently with the blessing of our guide (sort of true). He ripped us off and also was actually part of a coffee co-op with other people and was doing dodgy deals behind their back too. There was some angry people. You can buy coffee in Addis at the Safeway just down the road from the hotel. - Not a bad idea to back some stuff in your hand luggage, just incase bags get delayed at the airport (two of our bags got delayed on the flight home). We landed in Addis mid morning and flew out the next day at about 4am, I’m not sure bags would get to you in time. - It is easy to get a visa at the airport, they take pounds, dollars, Norwegian somethings.... I think it was about £34. Easier and cheaper than doing it online (double check it hasn't changed - this was in December 2015) - The walking is good, not massively hard, the scenery is great. - You will be approached by locals, kids especially will ask for stuff (mostly pens for some reason), harmless but don't give them things. If you bring things and want to then your guide can give them to a local school etc.
By Philip from Newport | 17 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Enjoyable trip to some great mountians
High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Holiday

An enjoyable trip; the local knowledge of the guide allowed walking to be flexible around very changeable weather and maximised the benefits for the group.

By Stephen from London | 16 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A brilliant snow shoe holiday with good accommodation.
Snowshoeing in Canada and Yellowstone National Park
This two- centred holiday gave the opportunity to explore the alpine nature of the Canadian Rockies as well as the awesome geology of Yellowstone National Park. The guides were competent, confident, well informed and did all they could to ensure everyone had a positive experience. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to do some 'back country' walking. The accommodation arrangements enabled us to have some personal space and was probably the most luxurious we have stayed in while on a snow shoe holiday.
By Pauline from WOKING | 16 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Exellent adventure
Italian High Level Route
I went on this trip to with my son and his mate to selebrate his 40th birthday. I didn't know what to expect. The guides were great friendly and helpful but very professional, safety being very high on the agenda. Glazier walking is a unique experience. The weather was exeptionally warm which meant the top surfaces were soft making it very difficult to walk on and increased the possibility of cerac collapse it certainly concerned the guides who were cautious resulting in us only summiting t wice. We had two drop into crevasses up to their waist, roped up and not a proplem as they were immediately extracted. Apparently it's only an issue if you go in over your head. The views were spectacular. I coped well enough with the altitude which before the trip I was concerned about, only one person struggled the first couple of days but seemed to get better as the trip went on. The huts were good, sleeping accommodation was basic and the food was put on the table and you eat it but on the whole tasty and filling. I found staff at the huts friendly and helpful . All in all a great adventure.
By Stuart from Kenilworth | 15 February 2016
★ ★ ★
My Ecuador Experiences
Ecuador's Triple Crown
Firstly, as a country I would gladly recommend to anyone to visit and experience the mix of old and new, poor and well off, the traditional way off life v the more modern. I enjoyed the different accommodations we stayed in, especially the Tumbabiro hosteria and the home stay in the San Clemente area. I loved the food/meals we were served during our stays and when making our own choices of restaurants in the evenings. Also to the catering staff during our trekking, for making our breakfast, even ing meals and packed lunches, they did a fantastic job. our beginning and ending trip stays at the Casa Hebling in Quito was great the staff there were very helpful at all times. Our two main tour guides, Miguel and Joaquin, driver and main guide respectively were both great guys. Both friendly and helpful during the trip. So with all the good experiences mind from this trip, still the main reason for coming to Ecuador was to climb : _ Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. I firstly chose this trip because of my desire to climb Cotopaxi firstly and hopefully achieve other peaks. Now because Cotopaxi has been erupting and was out of bounds other travellers pulled out of the trip and when I arrived in Quito only 2 other people were on the trip and this would later impact myself later in the trip. I had prepared myself pretty well prior to this trip and knew from previous experiences that I normally acclimatised well but just a bit slower than others. so disappointment No.1 - Cotopaxi was out of bounds due to recent eruptions, obviously out of anyone's control but a big disappointment to myself. Disappointment No. 2 - Cayambe ascent, we failed to reach the top by about 200 metres due to glacier conditions and the amount of open crevasses. But during the ascent we were split into myself and another guy with one guide and the other person with the other guide. As we were ascending the did not stay close together and were doing there own thing. So when the guy who was roped with myself decided he could not carry on the two guides were no where near each others and Joaquin was not answering his radio. So then a lot of shouting took place to get his attention and in order for me to join the other guide we left the person who wanted return down on his own on the glacier whilst I crossed to the other guide. He must have been on his own for at least 20minutes if not longer, which I don't think is an appropriate action. The two guides should have been closer together for this very possibility. Major disappointment No.3 - Chimborazo ascent - prior to our ascent night from the refuge we climbed a separate section to the normal route and ascended to about 5500 -5600 metres, Now as the night ascent involved traversing along a ridge I don't understand why we did not climb close to this to get a understanding and feel for the route for the next day. On ascent night, I was paired with the same guy who was left with me on Cayambe and the other guy who struggled was with a separate guide. This is where the too small a group came into play and hindered my ascent. About 3 hours into the ascent traversing the ridge the guy I was ascending with slipped a number of times and became scared of falling plus to my mind there seemed to be a bit of confusion about the route by the guide. Also unbeknown to us the other guy had decided to return down with the other guide. So as soon as my climbing partner decided he wanted to descend, I was feeling fit and strong at this time, wanting to carry on and never got to attempt the summit. My heart sank as I never got the chance to climb Chimborazo. This I blame on the small group size and only having two guides. I will never get the chance to come back and do this trip again, all my prep and training went to waste which I believe with a group size of just three people impacted greatly on this trip.
By David from Calgary | 14 February 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your experience of Ecuador and that you thought our local staff, accommodations and meals were all excellent. Naturally, we share your disappointment at being unable to reach the three summits. Although KE has an excellent success rate on these peaks, they provide a real mountaineering challenge and can never be guaranteed. Your guide has informed us that conditions were particularly icy during your attempt on Cayambe and Chimborazo and that you did very well to almost reach the summits of these two volcanoes. We have a guide to client ratio of 1:2 for all the summits of the 'Triple Crown' irrespective of the size of the group. Clients are paired according to ability and each rope of 2 clients plus guide operates independently. This gives everyone taking part the optimum chance of success.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Beyond expectations
Guatemala's Magnificent Seven
This was my first KE experience and I was very impressed with all aspects of it. The three guides were a delight, a major factor in the quality of the trip. The small group (6 in all) was a bonus - very friendly, compatible group. The variety of experiences gave us a good feel for the country. The terrain was more challenging than I expected with many of the trails steep, rocky and narrow. No real problems however. I enjoyed the food - great on the trail- one or two more up-scale experienc es in town might have been fun. I had a wonderful time - highly recommended. Richard
By Richard from Calgary | 14 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A challenging, beautiful walk
Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit
This is a magical area to walk. We were blessed with good weather, only a little rain at night and a distinct lack of the expected Patagonian wind! The views, mountains and glaciers were amazing. You do need to be fit, and some days were more challenging than others, with a lot of up and down. The camping is also a test. When you reach the busier W section of the walk the camp sites are busy, noisy, and the facilities are stretched beyond the limit. In spite of this, the holiday was excell ent - just take some ear plugs and a good sense of humour! The leaders, porters and cooks all took really good care of us. The camping also made me appreciate the calm and tranquillity of the Eco camp even more.
By Frances from Kendal | 13 February 2016
★ ★ ★ ★
Good way to get up Kilimanjaro with limited time available
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
A well organised trip with good leaders and support crew, and a good schedule which made good use of the time available whilst giving the best chance of acclimatization to altitude. On a more negative point the tents were well worn and 'past there best'. Ground sheets seeped water and the underside of my thermarest was often wet. Also in heavy rain most tent fly sheets leaked on the seams allowing drips onto the inner tent and through to anything touching the inside. The trek notes als o need revising. Tanzania shillings are not really required on this trip. There is nowhere on the mountain to spend any money, and any pre spending on drink/food items for the trek and post trek spending (including tips) can be made in US Dollars. A yellow fever certificate was demanded at Kilimanjaro airport immigration. Fortunately I had one, but the trek notes indicate that this is not required unless transiting through a risk area for more than 12 hours.
By Michael from LEEDS | 09 February 2016

KE Adventure reply

Thank you Michael for your review and for your detailed feedback. We are sorry you experienced some heavy rain on your trip and that your flysheet leaked at the seams. Our tent stock for Kilimanjaro is inspected and replaced on a regular basis and each year our ground agent acquires a substantial amount of Mountain Hardware Trango 3 tents. Your group should have had access to the newest tents and we are investigating this issue following your feedback. It is possible to spend US dollars on this holiday but we recommend that you obtain some Tanzanian Shillings on arrival at the airport. This is especially useful if you are making small purchases such as snacks or drinks from the supermarket. We are unsure why you were asked to produce a Yellow Fever certificate on arrival and this is a departure from the norm. The current advice of the 'International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers' is that "a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is only required for travellers coming from – or who are in airport transit for more than 12 hours within – a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission". It is good to know that the trip was well organised with good leaders and support crew and that the trekking schedule gave the best chance of acclimatisation - the secret of success on Kilimanjaro! Feedback such as yours plays a vital part in this as it enables us to chase up any problems and is much appreciated.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fascinating and insightful, with a challenging mountain trek
Camino Cubano
Cuba is not a trekking destination in the classic sense, but this trip offers walkers the chance to get out into a couple of mountainous areas as well as to visit some of the most significant cities and locations in Cuba's turbulent history. Be under no illusion, you are on a tourist circuit and it is becoming very popular, so you will be with many other groups in most hotels. The only unique part is the trek up Pico Turquino. This is muddy, steep and relentless, you need to be fit. But it& #039;s well worth the effort, even though the hoped-for view from the top is currently obscured by tree tops. El Salton is also small and quiet, with a well led eco-walk. Everywhere the coffee is to die for, and it's fun to compare cocktails in each location. Cuba is a big island and transfers are long - but the journeys are worth it as you become more and more immersed in the history and start to develop a better perspective on the revolution and the regime that has been in place for nearly sixty years. For all of us, this was the biggest takeaway - a depth of interest and understanding that you can only gain by visiting Cuba. Advice: 1. Costs mount up quickly with things like drinks more expensive than you might expect; it's better to exchange a bit more money and be generous with your tips. 2. Learn some Spanish, it will make a big difference. Download a Spanish dictionary on your smartphone (one that doesn't require wifi) to help you read the info in museums. 3. Read up on the history to link it all together in the right order (even if only the relevant section of your guidebook). 4. Take at least one set of medium-weight clothes - it was wetter and chillier than I expected to start with (January) and much hotter in the Caribbean south than the Atlantic north. 5. It's a hotel based holiday and you have to lug your bags around a lot; pack light and take a wheelie rather than a trek bag. 6. Take a big dose of patience with you and be prepared to go with the flow.
By Alison from WINDERMERE | 08 February 2016
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