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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Outstanding walking trip for beginner/intermediate walker/hiker
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira
Guide Nuno Portela was outstanding. He took care of and managed a group well that ranged from someone on their first hike to highly experienced hikers and made us all feel comfortable and at home. His knowledge of the flora fauna and mountain geography was exemplary. Details of each day were provided and I never felt stressed or under pressure on the trip. Food and restaurants selected were outstanding especially last night. Hotels were fine 4/5. The mountains and Levada of Madeira provide out standing scenery. I would thoroughly recommend this trip for all hikers. To get a sense of distance covered each day here are the miles for each of the 6 days: 9.76, 8.95, 11.62, 8.29, 9.45, 11.57. Note you will be going up and down some significant mountains during each walk.
By Christopher from Minnetonka MN | 07 February 2024
★ ★ ★ ★
A great introduction to walking Madeira
Self-Guided Walking on Madeira
This was our first trip to Madeira. We visited in January 2024. The weather started off good but then we had a significant amount of rain, on some days we had amber/orange weather warnings for rain. The walks still went ahead and we were glad we had planned well and taken all wet weather gear including waterproof gloves, socks, Gortex clothing. Although the trip is self guided the ground agent works with all nationalities and we shared transfers with a German Couple. They were not prepared for t he weather and on some days did not do the walks. Even when it wasn’t raining the paths along the lavadas were wet and muddy. The walk on the second day has been cut short due to erosion. It’s now just a lavada walk, there and back. This was the least enjoyable walk - it’s easy to do with car hire and not the kind of walk you pay for on a trip like this. This walk needs to be changed to something more exciting. The hotels were all great. One small and practical, one very blingy, a perfect one in Porto Moniz but the Savoy Saccharum being our least favourite as we were given the worst of rooms. It looked out into a damp courtyard - lots of mosquitos in the shade. We found it difficult to dry out our gear as there were messages to not hang anything on the balcony. I suggest up grading at this hotel to a sea view. After the trip ended we rented a car and a house and stayed on the island to do another 5 independent walks. I recommend the trip for first timers walking on the island as an introduction.
By Lynne from Devon UK | 28 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A perfect trip
Antarctica In Depth Expedition

This was already a perfect trip, but what made it even better is that KE included an extra night in Ushuaia for the same price that others paid when booking with different companies without the extra night.

By Roy from Hayes | 24 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fabulous self guided tour of Vietnam
Self-Guided Holiday in Vietnam

Had a marvellous time with some wonderful experiences. From south to north, I would repeat in a heart beat ! From crazy Saigon to Hanoi, night trains, Mekong Delta, beaten HoiAn, Hue and Halong Bay, this holiday got the balance just right on culture and adventure.

By NB from Cumbria | 24 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Absolutely incredible, well organised, mind blowing trip!
Antarctic Hike and Sail Expedition
I’m so happy we chose this trip for our once in a lifetime journey to Antarctica. There are many options out there, but we were hoping for something active, sustainable, and immersive, and this trip not only delivered but went beyond so many of our expectations. Given that once you’re there, everything is very weather dependent, I was a bit anxious about whether we’d get to see and do what we wished for. But I was under the impression that there was a set itinerary, and if the weather is p oor, you’re out of luck. What I didn’t realise is that the boat is run by expedition leaders who know the place and are equally in love and excited to be there, and they do everything they can to get you off the boat and doing something. They check local weather, and change plans on the go, picking best places to make sure activities get done. We did have good weather on this trip, however did have to change plans a few times, and some leaders ended up pulling three shift days just to make sure everyone gets to do everything they wanted. It wasn’t really super clear from the brochure, but everyone gets to do one session of kayaking, camping, and mountaineering, and if you’re not doing that, you’re either on a zodiac cruise, or on land. There’s no sweat about what you need to do when, everything is well organised, and you won’t miss anything. If your priority is activities, choose a smaller boat that carries less people to have the best chance of making up anything that may be cancelled due to wind or ice (Plancius or Orthelius). The ship is clean and comfortable, older but charming, and geared towards adventure and nipping on and off quickly rather than luxury. Great vibe from all the staff on board. Expedition leaders are lovely and really committed, and clearly passionate about the place and preservation. There are thorough procedures in place for environmental protection, nothing seemed like a chore though. We saw loads of penguins, seals, whales, and even had a surprise orca encounter, when the expedition guides quickly changed plans, dropped zodiacs, and we went riding alongside around 70 of them! Kayaking and mountaineering were the highlights, incredible experiences. Camping was wonderful, although no one slept much due to excitement and nearby humpback whales that we couldn’t resist watching. Hiking and snowshoeing aren’t something you need to book separately – if the snow isn’t firm, they’ll prep snowshoes for everyone so that’s all taken care of. No use taking hiking boots, unless you plan doing very technical mountaineering. The knee high muck boots they provide are brilliant (order your true size, but don’t fret because they have loads to change if they don’t fit). Some landings require stepping into water, where even if you have gaiters, you’d get wet feet. If you bring your own boots, you wear the muck boots to shore and then change – it’s not worth it, the muck boots are suitable for everything, and they have to be brushed and bleached before and after every landing. Mountaineering comes in different difficulty levels and it’s possible to do super basic ones, on a good day, ours was like a super pleasant snowshoe walk! The journey there and back is hard – at least 24 hours of flying, then two and a half days across the Drake passage that took out half the ship, including me. There’s a doctor on board who can give you medicine. I took Stugeron which didn’t help, patch was the only thing that prevented vomiting on the way back. Taxis in Argentina are no problem, at airports they have ushers for queues, and prices agreed before the journey. Dollars are widely accepted, and in places Euros as well, certainly on the ship. Aerolineas Argentinas is the only airline to Ushuaia, do be careful because they’re a lot more relaxed and they often change times and even which airport they’re landing on, Buenos Aires domestic or international. We had our destination airport changed both inbound and outbound. There are multiple flights a day, so if there’s space and your flight was delayed or changed, it’s worth asking if they can bump you to an earlier flight, they can do it. All in all, I could rave about this trip for hours, it was the most amazing place I’ve ever gone to, in a fantastic environment, with lovely people who really cared about giving me the best experience.
By Ivana from Brighton | 18 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great game and landscapes
Botswana Wildside Lodge Safari
This was a thoroughly enjoyable tour, highlighting the contrasting landscapes and wildlife of the Okavango, Moremi and Chobe. I've been on high end safaris and I'd say that this one, while cheaper, is a very good introduction to southern Africa, without unnecessary luxury. The local operators and their guides, are highly professional and experienced and attract clients from around the world. One of the things that made the tour fun was the multinational nature of the group, with everyone being S wiss, Swedish, Scottish or Australian. The highlights were probably walking among game in the Okavango delta, the scenery and wildlife along the Khwai river and the Chobe river, the sunset water safari on the Chobe, Victoria Falls (even at their driest), the pre tour option of a guided tour of Soweto in Johannesburg, the evening dinner cruise on the Zambezi, and the good company of the group. People who did the options of the flight over the Okavango and high tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel thoroughly enjoyed those experiences too. Worth noting though that there is normally a max of 2 single spaces on these tours. Also worth noting that you will spend a long time sitting in vehicles on long transit and game drives, but it's necessary and worth it for reaching the different areas and getting so close to the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, crocs, etc, etc. We went at an odd and very hot time, late November and early December, so the Okavango was not a waterland, but we were lucky to have the good game viewing afforded by the dry vegetation, combined with the first green shoots of the rainy season and the first babies of the zebra, wildebeest, impala, etc before the tracks became difficult with mud. And finally, you will probably need much more sunblock and insect repellent than you think!
By Bob from Edinburgh | 06 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing Greenland
Icefjords and Remote Villages of East Greenland
I went on this trip in August 2023. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. It was pretty much the best trip I have ever been on with KE. The whole atmosphere of Greenland was utterly brilliant, stunning scenery and cultural insight. The trip was made even better by the suburb guide Einar Finnsson who has a commanding knowledge of Greenland and the Inuit. He was also a people's person, very sociable and managed a somewhat eclectic group very well. If creature comforts are your thing then this is not th e trip for you. I shall return to the Arctic soon.
By Richard from Aboyne | 06 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great Egyptian Adventure
Family Egypt Adventure Holiday
This was a great trip - we were in a private group - family of 5. The itinerary is well organised with enough time to relax but also important sights fitted in. As adults we would have liked more time in Cairo but our teenagers probably found 24 hours enough. Wael was an excellent guide - very professional and we did not get hassled - he always went the extra mile and made good use of time so we saw sights but relaxed, with only two early starts. He thought ahead - e.g. arranged right rooms or late check out on first day so we could relax before train. Drivers also good (although generally Cairo driving is hair raising). Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan quite fun and food & toilets fine. Enjoyed felucca trip in Aswan and you can hike up hill from boat but might get asked to pay to see tombs - we wished we had been brave enough to walk to top. We were lucky because sights (especially Pyramids and Valley of Kings) were not busy. The hotels were good - very nice in Cairo by Nile, in Aswan hotel had garden and pleasant pool by Nile, in Luxor (1 night) comfortable but impersonal, Hurghada resort very pleasant with surprisingly good snorkelling off the beach and good windsurf rental & tennis courts available. Good snorkelling trip and time to relax. Would love to return and professional company arranges itinerary - kayaking, camel trip and cycling exceeded expectations even though cycling is fairly short spin.
By Clare from Kent | 03 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fabulous family adventure in Northern India
Tigers and Temples of Rajasthan - Family India

Our December 23 trip to India was an experience that we will remember forever. 10 nights, 7 hotels, temples, palaces, culture, fantastic food, friendly people and the best tour leader and driver. We packed in so much but it felt well organised and smooth. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see Northern India.

By Derek from Bishops Stortford | 02 January 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent Trek
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek
Completed this Trek on 25.11.23 and as usual with KE, Logistics, Guides etc were excelent. Everything worked well and was as described in the trip notes. A few points I would offer to others, when trying to make comparisons between treks. - Scenery on the ABC/ Poon Hill Trek is hugely varied and has numerous highlights, Unlike some other Nepal treks I have undertaken, there were no days of hard slog through dense jungle or similar, in order to get to the more dramatic locations. Even the last day ( which involved some road walking ) was hugely enjoyable. - The walking is challenging but never overly demanding. Yes, there are a lot of steps ( this is an Annapurna Trek ) and they need to be properly prepared for. The relatively low max altitude ( c 4100 ) means there is less stress around altitude factors and side effects, and that makes for a more relaxed trek. - The trail is busy. There are a lot of co trekkers and that in turn has advantages and disadvantages. On the upside, there are plenty of lodges for Tea / Coffee stops and the lodges themselves have, in the main, very good facilities. On the downside, there are accommodation pinchpoints, particularly at Himalaya and ABC. On our trek ( Nov, so peak time ) that meant five men sharing a room on two nights, and three of us sharing on two other nights. KE warn of this and its all doable, but its cramped and there are obvious privacy issues. ( The same occurred for women in our group ) - Tied in with the above, I saw far less wildlife on this trek than others I have been on. Time of year is a factor ( especially for birds ) but number of trekkers is an obvious factor. - Trek has the huge advantage of flying in and out of Pokhara ( which is still a lovely location ) so no long, tortuous jeep / bus rides. Again KE warn of amendments to flight times in and out of Pokhara ( and our flight in was changed significantly ) - Trail itself is very well maintained and safe, and we came across none of the areas of landslide which sometimes pop up and create concern for those of us with balance issues. Above are a few subjective reflections. I would recomment the trek, for the consistent variety, quality of scenery and drama of the Annapurna Sanctuary area.
By Clifford from Torquay | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing trip
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Lodge Safari
An amazing trip, an adventure, 4 very interesting countries, well organised by local partner, a lot of travelling, 3500 miles in 3 weeks, early starts, long days, a small group (max 12) who all got along very well, lots of wildlife, varied types and grades of accommodation, mostly good / excellent, a lovely day spent on a river cruise, a relaxing ride in a mokoro canoe, we had two excellent guides Tawanda and S'fiso, both very informative and knowledgeable about the trip, the wildlife, the peopl e and the countries, good cooks, S'Fiso was a careful safe driver, we had good weather on my trip, varied sights and scenes throughout the three weeks, I would agree with the other reviews and comments in 2023 about this trip, recommended.
By Simon from Washington | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stunning challenging trek in remote part of Himalayas
Kangchenjunga Trek
This was an outstanding experience. I have been on several KE treks in the Himalayas and this one was in many ways very different. The variety of landscapes encountered from jungle to 8000m mountain scenery was breathtaking (both in a scenic and literal sense!) and this was enhanced by the scarcity of other trekkers. As has been said the walking is challenging and you soon realise the concept of a Himalayan flat simply means the gradients might be slightly less severe! It did become very cold at the higher camps with sub zero temperatures inside the tents and you need to be prepared for that. The support crew, kitchen staff etc can not be praised highly enough….we were treated with incredible generosity by everyone. The leader, Prem, who previously led the Mera Peak trek I was on, is one of life’s great people and my heartfelt thanks go to him. There were undoubtedly (serious) issues with the lengthy and uncomfortable jeep transfers but KE have made it clear these are being addressed. This is probably not suitable for a first trek to the Himalayas but subject to that I would unreservedly recommend this as a wonderful opportunity to explore a beautiful quiet part of the Himalayas and enjoy unmatched walking/exploration in some of the world’s greatest mountain scenery.
By John from Hawick | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
Beautiful but What I wish I knew
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek
It's a beautiful, remote area. My expectations were off and it would have been better if I understood these facts. 1) flights can be booted & are unpredictable. I wanted to spend the first 1/2 day in Pokhara but didn't arrive til dark. 2) The first morning and the last 4 hours of the trek are hiking on a dusty road with car/bus traffic. Kudos to KE for arranging a way for us to jeep instead of walk the last day, so we could see Pokhara! 3) This trek is thousands of stone steps, maybe 80%. I should have researched. 4) Super common to get a cough/respiratory issues trekking. You share a room with 1-4 others. So chances are, someone will be coughing in the night. Another woman and I were coughing most nights and had poor sleep. 5) The sanctuary has no animals, and thus is mostly vegetarian. If you're looking for a Nepal trek with only a few nights at elevation, this is very pretty and not too strenuous. I preferred other treks (Kili & Patagonia) to this in terms of beauty. But Nepalese are warm and the Himalayas are the biggest.
By Victor from Bellevue | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★
Came back with a "its been good" not a wow!!
Backwaters and Beaches of Kerala Cycle Tour
The trip was an amazing experience, as it should have been, seeing and living Kerala and being immersed in Keralan ways of life. The cycling was far tougher than described - the first few days were in the mountains with many steep hill climbs in 32+ high humidity conditions, better towards the end of the week cycling along costal paths. Hotels were bearable to poor, homestays very good. The guide was overall excellent, and the support team excellent. More detailed daily briefings would have made a positive difference, many uncertainties questioned during the day, not sure the planned agenda was wholly accurate. My partner and I went out a week early to explore, and having sought help from KE, felt somewhat dismissed, citing no responsibility for our actions, and linked us through to Active India, who equally were of little help. Review requests came three days before we arrived home, considering KE booked the flights I would have expected some human intervention! Written review forms bearing KE logos were strictly requested by our guide on the final day. A good adventure, not sure I would use KE again
By Philip from Sowerby Bridge | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spectacular and challenging cycling experience
Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red
Fabulous trip. Go prepared - cycling fit for all terrains, tough climbs & descents. Ensure you pack on & off bike clothing for all weathers. We had cold temperatures, strong winds & rain overnight for the first couple of days. Even if the day is sunny it can be cold in the evenings & first thing in the morning. A 2-3 season sleeping bag rather than just a sheet sleeping bag and a “down jacket” isn’t a bad idea. We took the opportunity to sleep under the stars in the Wadi Ru m desert. That said our guide, ex pro & Olympic cyclist, Anas was fantastic. As per other reviews he was always there to support, encourage, inform or tell a story. His support crew were lovely and helped to really make the trip. Petra was amazing & quiet due to Middle Eastern events. Take comfortable walking shoes for a full day of exploration. We extended a day at the beginning in Madaba with interesting churches, mosaics & ruins. Our Aqaba extension allowed us to wind down, snorkel in the Red Sea & save on weekend flight prices ! The hotel & beach complex was very nice but deserted. A complementary afternoon bus into Aqaba, several kms away, was available. Do it, book now !
By Timothy from Cheltenham | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
A great trip with varied landscapes
Kangchenjunga Trek
This was my 5th trip to Nepal and it provided a different experience than the others, the area is a lot less busy than the Everest and Annapurna regions, which for me was a bonus. You start trekking at a relatively low altitude, through villages and around paddy fields before you descend into the forest, past rhododendrons and bamboo before emerging in a more alpine setting with high mountains and glaciers. Some of the early days are being affected by road building but they are not busy and I do n't think it detracts too much from the setting. Make no mistake this trek is quite hard, the paths are very steep, fairly narrow, rocky, gravelly and muddy. There are some relatively long days with significant amounts of ascent and descent (up to 1400m), some of which are at over 4000m in altitude. You need to be confident in descending and sure of how your body works at altitude to truly enjoy this trip. It was also very cold (-10 at night) at the top camps so be prepared! Our guide, Prem, and his team were fantastic throughout and a special mention should be made of the kitchen crew who managed to provide a great variety of food throughout the trek, there was no need to go hungry. We didn't entirely follow the trip notes, for perfectly valid reasons and the trip was no worse for it, so be prepared to be adaptable, it is adventure travel after all.
By Sandra from Chipping Norton | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Not for the fainthearted but hugely rewarding!
Dolpo to Mugu Reconnaissance Trek
Not for the fainthearted. This was the most challenging and toughest trek I have ever done. Given its remoteness and routing (including the high passes to be crossed), the envisaged itinerary can be varied at short notice due to changing conditions and weather at short notice. In 2023 we successfully concluded the trek but had to vary rest days and on one occasion when the envisaged camp was not viable had to undertake two originally planned trekking days in one day! However, the rewards are spe ctacular in every respect. Highly recommended if you don’t mind surprises and are prepared to be severely challenged. Excellent support (again in every respect) from the first class guide / support team (lead by Bihm Tamang) with a special mention for the fellow guides, cooks, porters and mules!
By Stephen from Harrogate | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A challenging climb rewarded with incredible views of the majestic Himalayas
Mera Peak
I'll start this review by clarifying the Kathmandu to Phaplu flight rarely runs as the airport struggles to cope with International flights let alone domestic flights. Therefore, on the first morning you have to get up at 1am to embark on a 5 hour bus journey to Ramechapp airport. If you manage not to throw up on this journey - you're dong well ! After experiencing the chaos of both Ramechapp and Lukla airports, the first week of this trek is spent hiking up and down through the peaceful, forest ed foothills of the Himalayas. Daytime temperatures are nice and warm so shorts are ideal (Ladies - wearing shorts is not a cultural problem at all). Teahouses in the lower regions offer showers, wifi and electric sockets for a reasonable fee. Enjoy this while you can, because as you gain in altitude, you'll find these little luxuries become more expensive and even unavailable in the more remote lodges. As you enter the second week of the trek, you enter the morraine of the Hinku Valley and start to experience the vastness and beauty of the true Himalaya - the scale of these huge mountains has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Temperatures begin to drop, you start to feel the altitude and you can only dream of hot soapy bubble bath! Suddenly you're in Khare, experiencing the last teahouse on the trek before camping. You feel you've landed in the lap of luxury with free sockets in your room, a large sunroom to relax in and great food. From here, it gets serious. You ascend easily and swiftly to basecamp which is a very pleasant and civilised experience. The following day, the big boots and crampons go on and you ascend the very steep snowy slopes up to camp 2 which is hard work, but the scenery is amazing. Camp 2 is literally perched on a cliff edge but there is a functioning kitchen built into the rocks and questionable toilet facilities which are pretty dire. Ascent to the summit commences at 2am in the morning. We split into 3 groups/3 ropes. It's a hard 4-5 hour slog to the top, but the 360 views are fabulous and your exhaustion is soon forgotten. After having descended back down to the Hinku Valley, you have 2 very long days hiking up and over the Zatrwa La pass followed by a 6000ft steep descent back to Lukla which is a killer on the knees! Arriving back to the Aloft Hotel in Kathmandu is likened to coming out of 'I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here'! Sitting on a toilet, turning on a tap, taking a shower and sleeping in a comfy bed seems an absolute novelty. After a few G&Ts in the bar you can reflect on the amazing ascent of Mera Peak which really is a fantastic mountain to climb. It's certainly left me with memories I'll never forgot. We had 3 superb guides who had all summited Everest multiple times. They made us feel safe, ensured we were fed, watered and comfortable at all times and couldn't do enough to make us feel at ease. If you are a fit fell walker with a gritty determination, you'll love this trek. It's hard work, but rewarding. Book it !
By Zoe from Halifax | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Madeira is just beautiful!
Self-Guided Walking on Madeira
We undertook the self-guided Madeira walking holiday in November 2023, and fell in love with the island. The self-guided walking is straightforward: - None of the walks are difficult. They’re on good surfaces, and whilst the detailed route notes talk about a need for sure footedness and a head for heights in places (eg the walk from Boco do Risca to Porto da Cruz), there’s arguably an over-abundance of caution being exhibited. My wife doesn’t have a good head for heights, and at no time on any of the walks did she feel apprehensive. She too thought the detailed route notes over-egged the warnings in this respect. - The GUIBO app access provided for this trip for navigation is brilliant. I’ve used OutdoorActive on previous KE self-guided trips, and whilst you can use it for this Madeira trip (KE provide the GPX files), I’d say the GUIBO app is better for this particular holiday. I never once needed to resort to the route notes or paper maps. - Transfers and luggage transfers never missed a beat. - The long descent into Calheta can be skipped, if desired. It’s a long stretch of very steep asphalt that some may find hard going on their knees. However, if you are happy doing it, I’d recommend it, as the views are fabulous (don’t be put off by the fact it’s on asphalt), and it means a more fulfilling end to the walk. - The day from Calheta to Funchal is quite a long walk if you do the full thing, at around 25km. The basic walk is 12km or so, and if you want, it can end there, at a fabulous view point. However, if you’re up for it, I’d recommend carrying on with the optional extension and walking-in all the way to your hotel in Funchal. It’s a lovely walk, and a very satisfying way to finish. - The scenery on the walks is fantastic. - The day’s walk on the Paul da Serra plateau is harder than it sounds on paper / in the app. There’s no big ascents or descents, but it’s on “rolling trails” all the way, making it surprisingly leg-sapping. The first hotel of the trip (Hotel Costa Linda) in Porto da Cruz was lovely, clean and basic. “Basic” isn’t a criticism - it’s actually perfectly in keeping with the quiet and small nature of Porto da Cruz. The hotels then get even better and better! The Calamar at Sao Vicente was lovely. Fabulous little spa and great sauna (just make sure to turn it on plenty of time before you use it … you can set it to be incredibly hot!). Tip - we were booked into a “mountain view” room. For a €5 upgrade, we got a sea view room - well worth it! The hotel at Porto Moniz (Aqua Natura Bay) is better still, and then the hotel at Calheta (Hotel Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa) is just absolutely superb! (We paid a €30 upgrade to get a sea view room, on a high floor, and it was well worth it). For us, the hotel in Funchal was a bit of a disappointment, but that’s just us - for us, it wasn’t as good as all the other hotels on the trip. Good food and good coffee matter to us when on a walking holiday, so special mention goes to: - Bar a Pipa in Porto da Cruz - best coffee on the whole trip, even though the coffee in Madeira was pretty universally excellent; - Pasteleria Terenzinha in Porto da Cruz - great cake shop and good coffee; - Padaria do Calhou in Sao Vicente - fabulous cakes; - Conchinha in Porto Moniz - fabulous little cafe / restaurant. A lovely self-guided walking holiday - nice mixture of walking, beautiful scenery and great food and drink. Probably the self-guided walking trip we’ve enjoyed the most, so far.
By Adrian from Leeds | 12 December 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Monuments and Mountains - couldn’t ask for more
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
So glad we picked this route to walk to Machu Picchu. To have the trail to ourselves and camp in spectacular campsites and only see fellow travellers as we got near Machu Picchu was fantastic and meant we could walk at our own pace and enjoy the route and sights to ourselves. The terraces and constructions of the Incas are truly awe inspiring….and finally Machu Picchu…what can I say! Thanks indeed to Rolando (guide) who did a fantastic job keeping us happy, informed and laughing all the way. The support staff were phenomenal…the best vegetarian food I have ever had on a trek and the lads didn’t stop working making the whole trek run smoothly. And, as an animal lover, it was lovely to see the mules looked after so well. Ponchos are THOROUGHLY recommended!!!!
By Susan from Lydney | 12 December 2023
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