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Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

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By Kathrine from Kendal | 14 August 2023

Big mountains and big skies

Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

By Adrian from Leeds | 12 August 2023

Big mountains and big skies

Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

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By Adrian from Leeds | 12 August 2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Loved experiencing Bolivian mountain landscapes and culture

Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real

've recently returned from the KE Adventure trek "Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real". I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the both the cultural and trek elements of the trip. The aclimatisation week was a fantastic introduction to Bolivia, it's peoples and cultures and life on the altiplano and shores of lake Titicaca. The trek was truely a journey that passed through the stunning and surprisingly varied landscapes of the Cordillera Real on faint and little used paths . I loved time in Laz Paz with it's vibrancy, the awesome cable cars and great coffee. I wish I'd booked an extra day there at the end of the trip. The guides provided through local company were excellent. Nayra, our first guide, was a fabulous story teller who brought the cultural stories to life and familiarised us with Bolivia very quickly. I particularly enjoyed learning about the growth of El Alto and how indigenous plants are used (I'm a gardener!). Our trek guide, Christina, was an assured and experienced leader and quickly established our confidence in her and the trek. The route itself was clearly well planned and the trekking days were about right in terms of effort and duration, allowing enough time to enjoy the walking, lunches and photo opportunties yet giving enough rest, relaxation and time to independently explore around the camp. Accommodation and food were great. Highlights for me were my amazing suite at Hotel Olas in Copacobana, with it's quirky design, llamas in my garden and the lovely wood stove. I loved the peace at the eco lodge on Isla del Sol and the georgous views from my tent at the camp locations on the trek. The chef and assistant, Ruben and Kevin, were brilliant: always smiling, prepared plently of hot and wholesome food with enough choice to avoid lesser favourites (broccoli...), as well as assisting Christina in trek guidance and erecting the tents. They were the heros of the trip. My fellow trekkers were lovely people from a variety of countries and I enjoyed hearing about their previous trekking experiences, life back home and music of the 1960s! There were only four of us on the trip which limited conversation a little. We trekkers did share our quirky but really handy equipment recommendations: bedtime water bottle, travel pillow, throat sweets to prevent the dry air dessicating the mouth, tons of moisturiser. They're all on my future kit list. Overall a fabulous trip that met my expectations of an exciting, offbeat journey in a country I knew little about. I can't wait to return to South America. Minor things that could be improved: > There was uncertainty in the location of accommodation one night on the trek and at that location there was no provision for water to wash with other than a low tap with no usable basin or bowl. did enjoy eating in a warm dining room though! > The last day of trekking the weather turned and we had cloud and cold winds. At the arrival at the top of La Cumbre we were to have a final picnic lunch, but it was so cold and windy. It was sad that the end of the trek was an anticlimax after such a great experience. It may have been better to adapt and head somewhere more sheltered for lunch or even head down to La Paz earlier. > Connecting three flights, with baggage retreival half way and needing to rebook a missed flight was actually straightforward. I'm really happy to share experience of airport processes for future trip trekkers if they'd find that useful.

By Marianne from Southampton | 10 August 2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic climbing holiday

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

We were a group of 6 climbing Kili. Knowledgable and experienced Head Guide, Saidi and his fantastic team gave us the best experience. Their encouragement to get us all to the summit was priceless. They really made every day unforgettable. They are friendly, warm and kind. I will never forget them. This is an amazing experience, its not just getting to the top, it is the whole experience, camping on the mountain. Sunrises and sunsets, the singing, laughter, meeting new people… very special exp erience.

By Catherine from Crediton | 09 August 2023

Kilimanjaro trip July/August 2023

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

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By Catherine from Crediton | 09 August 2023

Fabulous South Africa

South Africa Family Safari Adventure

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By Pauline from St. Albans | 07 August 2023

Kang Yatse 2 and the Lhato Valley

By Luke from London | 06 August 2023

Triglav

Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

By Jane from Oxford | 31 July 2023

Total Bliss!!

Family Adventures in the Algarve

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By Tracy from Kilmarnock | 26 July 2023

Poland/Slovakia

High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

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By Jennifer from Littleborough | 24 July 2023

Tatras in July 2023

High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

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By Trevor from Keswick | 22 July 2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Walking Winter Sunshine - fabulous

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

Better late than never – I did this trip in March 2023 and had a fabulous holiday. Cape Verde is a wonderful place to be in our dismal winters! I opted to go out a day early and so felt quite rested at the proper start of the trip. I would advise this – it really is a good plan! I landed at 1am in the morning in 22 degrees and every day after that was around 28 degrees. No rain – just wonderful warm sun. Our group of 7 was super - we got on well and we looked after each other. Our guide De rmyn was delightful. He was so knowledgeable and could answer any question thrown at him, and his love of the country was clear for us all to see. He was a charming young man and I felt very happy and safe with him as our Guide. The coffee was good, the Strela beer was always welcome (especially at the end of a hot day when somehow one was never enough), and the local wines were delicious. Food wise – well there was masses of it and the fish was fresh and tasty. And the green sauce was to die for. I had to skip lunch on a couple of days as I just could not fit any more food in! Highlights have to include Fogo island and everything about it. The accommodation where we stayed with the charming young couple running it (oh my what a love story there), to the actual climb itself and the fun run down the volcanic sand. It was marvellous. And discovering the music of Cesaria Evora from Mindelo which I have played non-stop since we got back. Her hauntingly beautiful voice just captures it all and takes me right back there. Most of the walking on the islands was great, fantastic views and some nice challenging ascents and descents. Poles are vital. We didn’t meet many other people from the UK but there were masses of French groups out there. I think our itinerary was not the same as our Guide’s itinerary, so we weren’t quite sure what each day was going to bring. But if you are thinking about this holiday I urge you to go now, because it was a joy.

By Diana from Chipping Norton | 19 July 2023

Walking in March 2023

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

By Diana from Chipping Norton | 19 July 2023

Walking in March 2023

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

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By Diana from Chipping Norton | 19 July 2023

Amazing Galapagos islands

Galapagos Islands Adventure

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By KristinaKristina from Gillingham | 19 July 2023

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Wonderful memories after hut to hut immersion in the Julian Alps

Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

Immersion into the amazing pristine alpine environment of the Julian Alps on this hut to hut trip, facilitated by KE Adventure, had me tired and emotional, in the best possible way. On a digital detox, I took very few photos but many wonderful memories remain of the experiences and the 360 degree panoramic mountain vistas that were both awesome and humbling. The daily challenges of moving over the rugged terrain with breadth taking drop offs from balcony paths to the final summit push up onto Tr iglav were skillfully managed by our two local guides, David and MaŠa. With a high level of attention to the safety of the group and great sense of humour, they expertly led the way over the demanding and difficult undulating trails with sections of the Slovenian version of “flat” and scree running for active recovery on the hoof!. The extraordinarily diverse alpine flora en route to the first refuge of Crna Prst and all along the paths each day, was almost overwhelming in its profusion, diversity and of course dainty prettiness. The thunderstorms, typical of the climate in this southern Alps region, experienced from the safety of the refuge, with white flashes lighting up the night sky and thunder claps, would raise the hairs on the back of anyone's neck. Two Ibex bucks, unaffected by the proximity of a rambling Homo sapien, scaling the vertical limestone and going head to head, cracking horns on the precipitous cliff face, squirrels who don’t even bother running up the tree as you walk by all testify to the Slovenian commitment to protective measures for the ecosystems supporting the flora and fauna of this multi layered montane environment. The camaraderie of the trails was copper fastened by the card games of Enka in the evenings, cups of mountain tea, and a well earned beer or two. The bare necessities and communal facilities of the mountain huts give a refreshed perspective as you re-enter society after the trip. Thanks to KE for coordinating this trip and many thanks to David and MaŠa for guiding us deep into the heart of the Julian Alps and sharing the mountains of their home land.

By Betty from Newport | 17 July 2023

Elephants galore, close up to many animals, scenery, fantastic local guides

Game Trails of Zimbabwe & Botswana Lodge Safari

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By Penelope from Durham | 17 July 2023

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A splendid expedition

Kang Yatse 2 and the Lhato Valley

It's amazing what can be done in just two weeks. Acclimatisation is absolutely key to a trip like this and four nights in the fantastic Omasila hotel in Leh (3500 m, views of Stok Kangri from one's bed) is a great way to kick things off. Plus the side trips to Alchi (my third visit) and the Kardung La. And of course, writing postcards in the Yama Café (turn left out of hotel, 50 yards on the right) - double espresso and apricot cake recommended. Thence five days' trekking to base camp - a lot of interesting rock/mountain scenery, and always excellent camping spots. And always excellent food. The actual ascent of Kang Yatse II splits neatly into three sections: (1) base camp to apex of the obvious rock triangle (easy ground, head torches) - 5 hours; 591 metres of ascent; (2) crampon up and a big rising left-to right traverse across the lower snow field to a rocky outcrop - 2 hours 28 minutes (perhaps faster in better snow conditions), 237 metres of ascent; (3) rising zig-zags up the upper snow field to the rocky summit - 2 hours, 259 metres of ascent. In total, about nine and a half hours from base camp to summit, and 1087 metres of ascent. And back at base camp, a big bowl of chips :-) A special thank you to our exceptional guide, Pekma Bhote: the weather was not ideal the day before our summit attempt (rain/snow!)...but he was still keen enough to go up the mountain. There's a short piece about Kang Yatse II (aka Kang Yissay II) in the Himalayan Journal (Vol. 45 1987-88); the mountain was first climbed by a Seigo Inaba (Japan), as recently as 1981. The height (6100 m) referred to is probably too low; my altimeter indicated 6265 metres. Top tips: there are quite a few stream/river crossings during the trek - I bought a cheap (£2) pair of what became known as 'water sandals' in Leh. I also took a small Thermos - it's nice to have a post river crossing coffee (and Twix - also buyable Leh)! And perhaps take a book to read...there's a quite a lot of tent time...