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Great Value and a Great Time Outdoors
Tour de Monte Rosa

Are you seeking a strenuous outing in a beautiful setting? If so, you should consider the Tour de Monte Rosa Trek. The terrain is varied and everyday is interesting. You walk on high mountain trails through two countries (Switzerland and Italy) and experience unique mountain destinations. Because the tour is challenging you will not be overwhelmed by hordes of other trekkers. This is a a first-rate alpine experience. I recommend it without hesitation.

By Samuel from Eugene | 20 August 2019
Excellent week hiking through the Balkans
High Peaks of the Balkans

By Geoffery from Ilford | 20 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
Mountains and Bears
Canadian Summit Scramble
If you enjoy impressive mountain landscapes then this trip is for you. The Rockies are certainly impressive with their limestone/granite summits, extensive wooded landscapes and unbelievable turquoise coloured lakes. There's a fair bit of ascent each day but nothing too strenuous and the current trip rating is about right. Strictly speaking the use of the word "scrambler" in the holiday title is a bit misleading as there's not really any actual scrambling to do so make sure you read the itinerar y to ensure that it's what you're wanting to do. Some of the days are to climb to a summit whilst others are to viewing points such as Passes. As they mainly consist of day trips there's the flexibility to change the itinerary in case of wet weather which can be common as in any mountainous area. Accommodation is fine but mainly in hostel-type accommodation so it's important to understand that you'll be sharing with others and possibly in mixed-sex dormitories. Ear plugs are therefore important items to pack away! One night is spent in a mountain hut which although basic has all your needs and is situated in a fantastic setting. Indeed, when we spoke to local hikers they were pretty envious of us so it's obviously a very popular place to stay. Apart from the impressive scenery there's a fair chance of some good sightings of the local wildlife. Whilst there's no guarantee of seeing bears we were fortunate on a few occasions. It's something which is a main attraction in the Rockies and there's plenty of signs on the trails about being 'bear aware' with the guides carrying bear spray - just in case! It's not all about bears though as there's plenty of deer, squirrels, marmots etc that you'll likely spot. If you go in the summer the flora is also spectacular with a wonderful spread of flowers to be seen. The kit list is probably right so nothing else to add. There is plenty of opportunities to do some laundry so you don't necessarily need to take two weeks of clothing with you. If you're travelling in the summer make sure you take mossie spray as they can be a bit of a pest. Depending upon the time of the year as well it's possibly a good idea to make sure you've water bottles or other drinking equipment to allow 2 litres of water to be carried as there's not a lot of opportunities to get water on the trips. Where it is available is best to carry some water purification tablets as recommended in the trip notes. It's unlikely that you'll have the same guides as we did on the Aug 19 trip but Phil and Patrik were exceptional in looking after us. They worked tirelessly in preparing both breakfast (and on quite a few days dinner) as well as leading us on the hikes and driving us around. It's important therefore to be prepared to muck-in and help with the washing-up, packing etc as the guides are very busy. The trip notes don't give any recommendations on the level of tipping but we gave around 5 dollars per day to each guide so if you do end up having two guides (two are required when there's more than 6 trekkers) it's a fair proportion of your overall spending money. On the subject of spending money the recommended value of around £300 is about right but you might need a bit more if you're buying beers or selecting the more expensive menu options in the restaurants. Everywhere however takes credit/debit cards so I wouldn't recommend taking more cash than the recommended amount. Tipping of course is a big part of the dining culture in North America so be prepared to add on an extra 15 to 20% to your dinner costs. Also be aware of the local tax that's added to any goods that you buy which isn't included in the advertised cost. In summary, exploring the Canadian Rockies is a wonderful experience and definitely worth a visit if you've always wanted to visit this part of North America.
By Niall from Inverness | 18 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Inca Trail and Amazon - an amazing South American adventure!
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
My wife and I have recently returned from an 8 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trip, with the added bonus of a 3 day Amazon rainforest extension. I could not recommend them both highly enough. It's hard to take it all in when you are travelling but when we sat down on our return and went through our pictures we realised what an incredible trip we had just been on. We are lucky enough to have walked in some amazing places and the Peruvian Andes is right up there with the best of them. Anyone who h as a passion for mountain walking would love the Inca Trail. I was worried about the Trail being overcrowded but we were pleasantly surprised how quiet the Trail was - no doubt due to the daily permit restrictions. My main advice to any walkers would be to try and spend a couple of days in Cusco prior to the trip. We had no altitude issues and I think this definitely helped. I know it's not possible, due to time and expense, to add the 3 day Amazon rainforest extension onto the trip but we are more than glad we did. We have been on some wildlife excursions in the past where you are slightly underwhelmed by what you see - this was the exact opposite of our experience. I don't think we ever expected to see as much wildlife as what we did. Overall we both feel incredibly lucky to have had a holiday experience like the one we have just returned from in Peru.
By Christopher from Oldham | 16 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Really fun family week
Family Adventures in the Algarve

As a single parent, I was nervous about going on this trip but needn't have worried: I wasn't the only single parent and the hosts are so welcoming, warm and inclusive. The kids formed a tribe with the others as soon as we arrived, so their entertainment was pretty much taken out of my hands. We had a relaxing week, tried some activities we wouldn't have otherwise and were really well looked after. Tip: take a hoodie! we went in late July and the weather was cool and breezy.

By Emma from London | 16 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic
Family Adventures in the Algarve

We spent a week here in July/August 2019 with our children aged 9 and 11, and it was one of the best holidays we have ever had. The activities were great, the food was outstanding but the real key was the passion and enthusiasm of the hosts, and the positive energy that ran through the whole week. There was always somebody happy to talk to/play with the kids so the adults could totally relax (or could play too!). We have returned home refreshed, inspired and hoping for another trip next year!

By Charles from 8810 Horgen | 16 August 2019
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A really spectacular trek
Trekking the Turkestan Mountains
The scenery is stunning - alpine meadows surrounded by high peaks and glaciers - and the walking every day was very varied. But also, as the camps are fixed with a team of staff based in each one the standard of the camping and in particular of the food was exceptional. The highest I've ever experienced. The whole trip was extremely well run and it made for an excellent holiday. And even the weather was close to perfect - hot in the cities but actually very pleasant once you are up in the mounta ins. I highly recommend it.
By Jocelyn from Castletown | 15 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great group. Great route. Great leader
Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

Take your own lunch snacks as now not included. It's a classic route and NOT suitable for unfit or inexperienced walkers. Some exposed parts NOT good for anyone with vertigo or unsure in the mountains. If you get Sophie to guide you, all will be well!

By Stephen from Clitheroe | 13 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Highly recommended
Rural Romania and Backroads of Bulgaria
An excellent holiday with a good range of walks mixed with visits to monasteries, quiet villages and attractive towns. The walking was challenging at times but the best experiences generally require some effort! The scenery was breathtaking and the rich diversity of plants in the alpine meadows was a highlight. Accommodation was better than I had expected, en suite rooms were the norm, and food was varied and always tasty. Our guides were first rate and overall this was a truly enjoyable fortnig ht.
By Andrew from Market Drayton | 13 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent Trip
Self-Guided Walking on Majorca
Went seamlessly - normal KE really. There were four of us and we took taxi from airport to day 1 hotel in Alcudia well worth it and seamless saves time and hassle after the dawn flight from Leeds! Had been before myself few times, once with KE on organised trip and twice on my own. I knew my way round other than Day but instructions and maps were ok but recommend getting your own proper larger scale map of Walks in Tramuntanas so can also go off piste. Hotels excellent .. monastery unique .. vie ws and walks superb and recommend to anyone as the Mallorca we see on this trip is just wonderful. Suggest get bus or taxi last day from Palma to the final hotel as walk boring and is a long way too! The hotel at the end was brilliant lovely each or hotel pool so worth getting there ASAP! Likely do it again and even again!
By Ian from LEEDS | 11 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful hiking trip with a lovely group and guide!
Walking the White Mountains of Crete
This was my first hiking tour with KE Adventure and I am very pleased to have chosen this trip. Alice, our guide was brilliant. - she was very knowledgable, informative, kind and funny - which helped make the trip so memorable. The hikes were varied, so the week was interesting. Though some treks were quite challenging they were worth it because of the views. I was glad that I had strong soled boots and walking poles as I needed them on the two mountain hikes as the terrain was sometimes steep a nd rough. Although we did walk through snow at the top of the mountains we certainly didn't need gaiters etc. Just a warm top and wind sheeter. The rest of the time I was comfortable walking in shorts and t-shirt. The hotels were lovely, clean and all with fantastic food. Two of the hotels were by the sea and swimming at the end of the day was fab - make sure you take swimming gear. I have visited Crete before but it was marvellous to see another side to the island, away from the tourist resorts. Most of the places we stayed were only accessible by boat or foot which made them very special. Thank you KE for a very well organised trip made even better by the good company of my fellow trekkers!
By Alison from Chard | 10 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great adventure, excellent organisation and a good level of challenge.
Gran Paradiso Weekend
Superb accommodation at Yeti Lodge with helpful and friendly staff. Excellent views and facilities. A well organised expedition with very good guide, Stefano. Superb scenery and support with equipment. We had superb weather and formed a great team. Ascent of Grand Paradiso was fabulous. Unfortunately we could not traverse all the way from Helbronner to Aguille de Midi due to conditions on the glacier. We did however do a very enjoyable two hour walk exploring the area. Excellent meal on return t o Yeti Lodge. Thanks to all concerned.
By Steven from Ulverston | 09 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
hiking, castles, beer and wurst
Self-Guided Walking in Bavaria

This holiday is for those looking for hiking adventure mixed with small-town German charm. The hiking can be as hard or easy as you like on most days (you can take a cable car as wanted/needed). MAKE SURE you reserve your castle tours as soon as possible when you know you are going on this holiday. And finally, end each day of hiking by enjoying comfortable hospitality and traditional German food.

By Sara from Clark | 08 August 2019
★ ★ ★
amazing high mountain scenery in exciting destination for adventure travel
Trekking the Turkestan Mountains
Some fantastic high mountain scenery which is dramatic as it is beautiful. The upland pastures were full of stunning wild flowers. Lots of river & stream wading (approximately 20 times in the 10 days) through gushing glacial melt water provided plenty of excitement together with many river "hops". Our 2 mountain guides were always at hand to provide reassurance & assistance. Appropriate sandals & walking poles essential! Overall we enjoyed the trip & had a lot of fun in a smallis h (10 pax) very cosmopolitan group. This country has a great deal of potential for adventure travel. Our 2 mountain guides were very enthusiastic & were excellent company. However, they were let down by the trekking / tour agency KE contract into. In some respects the fixed camps worked well. The tents were always up & waiting for us, & because we were one of the first groups of what is a very short season we were using in effect brand new tents. The fixed camps are run by a manager & a cook, normally couples there for 2 months. It was surprising there was such a lack of consistency with how the kitchens were run & the quality of the food provided & cooked (it ranged from mediocre at best to appalling at worst). Do take a plentiful supply of your own snacks to ensure you don't go hungry. Some of the kitchens seemed to have things fairly well sorted whereas others frankly were chaotic (even the pony men thought it was a joke) so much so that on one camp our guides (to their credit) prepared an evening meal after being so embarrassed with the previous day's meal. I suggest KE's product manager for this trip needs to have an urgent review of the specification you require with your provider with particular reference to what is expected at the fixed camps (which are operated by your agency) concerning food / meals, camp hygiene (some camps lacked hand washing water although hand sanitizer was sometimes available - members need to take their own), provision of drinking water at camp (some camps had this sorted with up to 3 large thermos flasks on the go from the kitchen, others were chaotic with only 1 thermos being used forthe entire group), & group medical kit (what KE wants it to include & KE's expectations of the guides' medical knowledge or written information within the kit for them to refer to - in my opinion it is wise for members to ensure they have within their own kit any emergency medication they deem appropriate to take as once in the mountains you are up to 6 days walking or horse riding from a roadhead). Assuming KE can get some movement in what is delivered at camp this trip has a lot going for it, you really get a feel of being "on the edge" of dramatic yet achievable adventure. There is the almost daily thrill of looking over the next high pass & whilst some of the itinerary is walked out in reverse that works well. Be prepared for some tiring travelling to & from the Turkestan mountain region, consider going out to the country a day before the group itinerary.
By John from Telford | 07 August 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review and for your excellent feedback. As you know from our direct correspondence with you, many of the 'teething' issues of this exciting trip to a brand new destination for adventure travel, have been, or are being, resolved. We will continue to work hard with our local partners to improve the support services for this great new trek.

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Excellent introduction to glacier mountaineering in the high Alps
Italian Summit Climber
This was my first time to wear harness and crampons and to be roped up crossing glaciers. Excellent tuition in these aspects was provided by our guide Kathy. The trip took us well above 4,000 metres in the Monte Rosa range. Two days at the start were set aside for steady acclimatisation. While this enabled me to complete most of the objectives, I wasn't able to take part in the final push to the highest level (over 4,600 metres). I could have done with a bit more time for acclimatisation, but th en I am 68 years of age and probably not in peak physical condition. The two (much younger and fitter) members of the party had no problem and they achieved all they set out to do Anyway I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to anyone who loves being in the mountains and would like to extend their experience to include the use of crampons, ice axe, and ropes on glaciers plus the chance to reach new heights. Just don't underestimate the need to be in good physical condition.
By Andrew from New Malden | 07 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The thousand faces of the Auvergne - unmissable
Walks and Wine in the Auvergne
The Walks and Wine in the Auvergne title does not do this trip full justice. Thanks to an outstanding and knowledgable guide and really varied programme, this was about walking, volcanoes and geology, plants and flora, culture in Roman times and more recently, churches and cathedrals, warm hospitality from local people and local food specialities. An immersive and highly engaging tour showing highlights of a multi-faceted region. Accommodation gave a true flavour, though the initial hotel in Cle rmont Ferrand could have been more attractive and inviting. Walks were well chosen and led, and the picnics amidst the incredible landscape were a memorable feature. We came away feeling we had the freedom of the great Auvergne region and plenty of ideas and motivation to get to know parts even better.
By Eric from Great Missenden | 06 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A super holiday
Family Tour du Mont Blanc Walking Week

Alison was a patient and knowledgeable guide. Some days were hard work so please do not ignore the minimum fitness guide. My 14 year old daughter and wife thought it was the best holiday yet. Take plenty of clean socks. 10 year olds may struggle so use careful judgement based on your child’s fitness and maturity.

By Peter from Aberdeen | 06 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Exactly what I hoped
Trekking The Transylvanian Alps

This trip delivered every thing I wanted...culture, amazing experiences, tough challenges and more! The guides were excellent and I can not fault this trip.

By Daniel from Gloucester | 06 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fantastic walking holiday
Walking the Wild and Untamed Lofoten Islands
We went on the week long Lofoten Islands walking holiday, at the end of July. First of all, I must say hat we were very lucky with the weather, with only one half-day requiring waterproof gear. Our guides, Aerik and Kristen were first-class and were able to tailor the days to suit the different abilities/fitness levels in the group. Accommodation, food and organisation was excellent, and we had a fantastic week. We were a group of 16, most from UK, but from a variety of countries and everyone go t on very well. You do need to be fit to get the most ut of this week, with lots of steep walking. Also, swimming in the sea (not compulsory). We then had a couple of days in Oslo at the end, which was very enjoyable, and although Oslo is an expensive city, it doesn't have to break the bank. Well done, KE.
By Charles from Bideford | 05 August 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cycle Bangkok to Phuket
Bangkok to Phuket Road Cycling Tour

Thank you so very much for the way you organised and ran our trip. Great bikes, Excellent surfaces to ride on, 810km ridden. Our team - Nine, Arm, Nat, Mr Pong and Mr Reed you are amazing. A great adventure,

By Elisabeth from OPOTIKI | 05 August 2019
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