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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Magnificent hiking, fabulous setting
Walking Wild Tuscany
The Garfangana is a beautiful area to discover and explore, with such varied scenery and history. You could not wish for a better guide than Stefano. Experienced, enthusiastic and thoughtful, he planned each walk carefully. He knows and loves the area well, and we appreciated his insight knowledge, and sense of humour. We very much enjoyed Jamie and Ailsa's hospitality, they had truly thought of everything, and I am still dreaming of Ailsa's incredible meals... The farmhouse is in an i dyllic setting and it was a privilege to be able to spend time there. Lavender, sunshine, bird song, butterflies, and even fireflies at night, wonderful. I just hope that we can return one day!
By Ruth from CHELTENHAM | 26 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fun and challenging introduction to Bulgaria
Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria
This was my first visit to Bulgaria and I thoroughly enjoyed my introduction to this diverse and beautiful country. The mountain scenery is stunning and the relatively uncrowded walking paths are a real treat. Each day was topped off with very reasonably-priced drinks, a great meal—as a vegetarian I was particularly impressed with the quality and variety of salads that were served—and very comfortable accommodations. In comparison to other KE trips I’ve been on, I thought this trip’s dif ficulty rating was slightly too low, but I can’t be sure it wasn’t at least partially due to a lapse in my own fitness level. The terrain was quite rugged at times, which added to the challenge, but also provided interesting and fun variety to the walks. Overall, despite the demands, the hiking was some of the best I’ve experienced and I was sad for the holiday to end. Ivo, the local KE guide, is a knowledgeable and personable tour leader, and he did a fantastic and well-organized job of showcasing the highlights of Bulgaria’s Rila and Pirin Mountains. His professionalism is well-balanced with words of wisdom and good humor.
By Katherine from Washington | 26 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A wonderful time in the Andes
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
This is a wonderful trek across the Andes taking in sites that are away from the more peopled routes. There is a 3 day trek to Choquequirao, which takes in a decent sized climb on day 2. From there it is another 4 days across a number of passes, and we were the first group to do this route for 2 years which made it more special. They are still discovering more of Choquequirao under the rain forest and the terraces with llama figures were only discovered. There is a great deal of restoration bein g undertaken, including restoring and planting some of the terraces, which brings the site back to life. When we were there on day 3, there were only 5 or 6 other people in the ruins and on day 4, when we went through the site again, we were the only people in the main site. The advice I read from other travelers is relevant - especially taking steps against the mosquitoes. Day one I walked in shorts and a T shirt and spent the next 6 days itching from the bites around the elbows and legs. The little blighters do not necessarily appear evident at the time, but boy are their effects felt later. The catering was truly magnificent, the kitchen team provided substantial breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks for the walk too. If you enjoy soup, then this is the trek for you - with a bowl at lunch and tea. The quality and variety of the food, given our remote location was excellent. Our guide Elias and his #2 Rene were excellent and really brought the history of the area to life for us. They were exceptionally attentive to everyone's needs. The guys looking after the kitchen and Mules were exceptional too. The culmination of the trek coming over a ridge opposite Machu Pichu and then the morning in Machu Pichu the day after, made it all very special.
By Ian from Leeds | 18 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Beautiful island, great walks, superb leader in Jorge.
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira
I joined a small group of 6 in early June and had a fabulous week. It was warm and humid which made the walks (for me) quite hard at times. The leader Jorge was top notch, he spent the whole week with us staying in all the hotels as we travelled round. He was supremely fit, had a a great knowledge of the walks and all the beautiful flowers and trees/forests we encountered. He also had a great sense of humour and we shared many laughs during the week (he spoke excellent English). Hotels were all fine, not as good as those I stayed at in Tenerife but all good, clean and plenty to eat at breakfast. Packed lunches were good (very good the first 4 days), dinners together at restaurants chosen by Jorge were very tasty and plenty of food on offer, especially our final meal together back in Funchal, that was really excellent local food. I enjoyed a couple of swims in the sea which was needed after hot walks. Very hard to find fault with the whole holiday and I'd highly recommend it.
By James from Wirral | 17 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A wonderful experience!
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira
Madeira is a beautiful island, with each day of the walking programme offering something different to the previous day. Everything was well organised in terms of walks, daily transfers, accommodation, meals etc. Our guide, Jorge, was excellent - knowledgeable, helpful, patient and good fun! I feel that previous feedback regarding lunches has been taken on board - with the exception of 1 day, we had very good lunches - the first 4 days in particular were fantastic. This was a brilliant trip & amp; one that I would definitely recommend.
By Sarah from Ballyroan | 15 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brilliant walks in an amazing moutain landscape
High Pastures of the Picos

This is a full-on walking holiday with some quite long days. The Picos can be rather rainy and cloudy- four seasons in one day- not what you might expect of Spain in June! Highlights for me were reaching the high Vega de Liordes grassy meadow surrounded by a ring of high peaks, climbing to the Cabana Veronica at 2325m (in a change to the planned programme), and an exhilarating taxi jeep ride across the centre of the mountain range.

By Sheila from Abingdon | 08 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An amazing challenging experience
Ultimate Toubkal Weekend

An amazing trip and a real challenge. Well organised and we were well looked after. I'd definitely use KE again.

By Steven from Colchester | 02 June 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Wilds of Assynt - Stunning, Amazing, Top class
Wilderness Walking - Wilds of Assynt
The Assynt may not have the Munros of other parts of the Highlands but it does have the iconic mountains of Suilven and Stac Pollaidh. Definitely a case of seeing these mountains and saying out loud "I'm going to climb THAT?" Our guide, Mark, led us safely up and down these and other mountains. The scenery and the views are memorable. This was definitely one of my all time favourite holidays. We were fortunate with the weather but I think that even in less glorious conditions it w ould still be memorable. The accommodation in Ardvreck House was fantastic with wonderful hosts Aiden and Neil. The evening meals at various restaurants were all really good. Great all round.
By Robert from Orpington | 06 May 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jordanian Desert Adventure
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
The Dana to Petra trek is, rightfully, a well-regarded classic and one of the foremost trails of the Middle East region. The KE grading of the trek; (a fairly easy 5), is accurate as there is no significant altitude involved here and no day where the distance covered exceeds 8 - 12 miles, or where large elevation gains of more than 800 - 1000 Meters were made. The group support, especially the hot food prepared in the evenings, was universally excellent and actually the best that I have ever enc ountered - really tasty, authentic to the regional cuisine, and very plentiful. Murad, the lead guide, was outstanding and very much a 'real' human being. He was highly knowledgable about the history of the region, and the many archeological sites, as well as professional, faultlessly generous and very, very funny. The facilities provided, tents, loo and mess tent etc, were overall of a decent standard; although, the zips on the tents could be problematical due to the dusty environments, but this was only a minor complaint and an easy fix. The trek itself greatly exceeded all expectations with truly awe-inspiring scenery and views. The various canyons that we encountered, along the course of the trek, were spectacularly beautiful. With Petra itself rightly deserving of its place as one of the new 'Wonder of the World' - Amazing !!! I would recommend anyone taking this trip to pack warm clothing for the evenings in the desert; pref a good mid-weight down jacket and plenty of layers. Some of our group did not and really regretted it every day when the sun went down. 5/5
By David from Bolton | 03 May 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Tropical adventure walking
Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

Action packed journey with local guide, swimming most days, so many animals, birds, reptiles seen, wonderful country, so eco conscious. Some serious walking in the heat and humidity, no time for reading a book!

By John from Stourbridge | 02 May 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Unforgettable moments
The Ultimate Everest Trek

If you want to go to EBC, take this quieter route. The itinerary is just amazing, letting you to feel the Nepali culture, help you acclimatize and challenge yourself everyday. The lodges are basic, yet we were amazed to have access to hot water in most of them. Be ready to have a lot of pasta, potatoes and eggs. We had the best guide - Dinesh - ever.. He always made us feel safe and comfortable to ensure we enjoy the full experience. He even arranged blue skies and sun for us.

By Pinar from St-Sulpice VD | 01 May 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Unforgettable adventure
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

This was an incredible trip. The best part about it was the variety of the trek - we went from terraced fields, to dense jungle, to snow-covered mountain terrain. And the wildlife, views, accommodation, expert guides and local people all make this trip an absolutely unforgettable experience. We couldn’t be happier with how it went.

By Stanley from Carshalton | 25 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Awesome experience!
Edge of the Sahara Trek
We had a blast in the Sahara! Traveling with a group of like-minded people and camping amount the dunes was a wonderful experience. Our camping team included a group of Berbers and camels ???. Each day, we would hike through the dunes, and dry river beds and enjoyed each other's company. At night, we would have a fire in the sand and dig into Moroccan food (Tajines!) Personally, I find the desert a magical place. The yellow dunes are contrasted with a deep blue sky. The desert can be very q uiet and still, or bold, loud, and windy. Plus being able to see the stars and milky way galaxy really makes you feel small. The journey provided a lot of time for introspection and thought.
By James from South Park Township | 22 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fabulous trekking holiday in glorious Andean scenery!
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
This was a superb trip which exceeded my expectations. The stunning mountain scenery, wildlife, particularly the Hummingbirds, the puma that I saw on day 3 early morning on the Inca trail on the path in front as I rounded the corner to Dead Woman’s pass, the rainforest & cloud forest views, knowledge of our fantastic guide Fisher, the Inca sites all along the trail, and Machu Picchu itself, all made for an incredible experience. I added a walk on the morning arrival day out of Cusco up to Saqsaywaman, an incredibly impressive site on the hilltop overlooking the city which gave tremendous views to ice covered peaks in the distance & hired a guide at the top. On the last full day too, before the evening flight, a visit to the alternative Rainbow mountain (currently closed due to land ownership issues) called Palccoyo, was phenomenal with 360 degree views at over 5,000 metres of the most amazing geological formations. The brilliant guide Fisher arranged it all. All in all a tremendous trip and am still smiling!
By Karen from Sandwich | 20 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excitement, experience, beautiful surroundings and relaxation - had it all!
The Ultimate Jordan Adventure
This was a great way to see Jordan. The activities were challenging but not exhausting. All members of the party (Us in our 50s and our 2 children 18 and 20) enjoyed the variety of activities - I particularly loved the canyoning, the desert and swimming in the Dead Sea. My daughter adored the camel ride and my son loved the scrambling up to Burdah Bridge. In fact we all enjoyed every part of it. The bridge was quite scary - it's higher than it looks and it was a bit breezy - I crawled out b ut the others walked. The night in the desert was quite luxurious for camping -proper beds, shower facilities and hot meals prepared for us. We found Jordan quite expensive and there is a high expectation of tipping. Overall though a huge success
By Jennifer from Littleborough | 20 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great walk through the desert in a historic land
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
This trip is for those of you who (a) like to walk through the hills and canyons of the Middle Eastern desert and (b) enjoy a trip through the history of the region. Jordan has a lot of history and you will see a lot of it here, in Madaba, in the desert, in Petra, and in Jerash (if you take the extension like I did). I did this trip in April, when the weather is very sunny and warm during the day, and quite cool at night. The walking is not too strenuous, but the days are quite long (about 15km per day) and there are a few days of ascent and descent. The fact that it is at low altitude makes it much easier. The scenery is quite wonderful, with plenty of canyons and wadis and great views of the desert from the higher points along the trek. The sandstone rock has been exposed to hydrological erosion and forms lots of interesting formations. Petra itself is quite large, covering a distance of several kilometres in the canyons. You will spend most of the last day of the hike travelling from the monastery at one end to the treasury at the other. Pay close attention to the guide as the history of Petra is very interesting, spanning the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and the Ummayad periods. This itinerary doesn't have the usual buffer day or two at the start and end of the hike that you can use to see some of the local sites. I recommend coming down a day or two earlier to see Amman and Madaba, which are interesting and historic places in their own right, and I also recommend doing one of the extensions at the end. I did the Jerash extension and the Roman ruins there are quite impressive. Getting around on your own in Jordan is pretty easy - many people in the tourist areas speak English and Uber is a great way to get around. I also recommend getting a local SIM card at the airport (Orange or Zain) so that you aren't dependent on hotel WiFi which can be flaky.
By Venkatadri from Toronto | 19 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Awesome adventure! :)
Mount Toubkal in Winter

Had a fantastic trip up mount Toubkal during the winter months. Our guide, Lachen, was amazing and we really enjoyed the journey up the mountain. Our daily activities were relaxed and enjoyable as most of the time was spent hiking or resting/socializing. The summit hike itself was a fun physical challenge, with a rewarding peak at the top. Highly recommend :)

By James from South Park Township | 17 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
Firstly I would like to Thank Murad, our guide for the trek. He had plenty of knowledge on Jordan and more than enough for our trip. Day 3 and 4 are a little challenging but well worth it. Little Petra and Petra :) Just unbelievable. Save your strength for the high veiwpoint in Petra, it is quite a climb (steps) but two veiws you will never forget. The catering during the trip was good (in fact the best I have ever had on a trek). I would give Jordan, our guide, and support team, 11out of 10 (in c Mazoo our little Donkey who carried our water) :) Great Trip Thanks
By Paul from Northampton | 06 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A well organised trip and a fantastic experience.
Snowshoe Traverse of the Chablais
This was a well organised trip with a fantastic guide and really great walking companions. The hotels were very welcoming and the food was always good. The trek from Megevette to the shores of Lac Leman was challenging. Walks starting from the valley invariably gave way to the use of snowshoes as we got higher. Our guide was able to provide an extensive range of information about the region, the architecture of mountain houses and the natural history of the area. It certainly whetted my appetite to do more snowshoeing.
By Stephen from London | 06 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent Guiding and Logistics have Room for Improvements
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
While modern transportation makes it possible to do Petra sightseeing as short as a day trip from Amman, this multi-day trek puts the elements of effort, hardship, adventure, and a sense of accomplishment back to a journey of discovery, making the experience more rewarding and memories more enduring. Our trek leader (Murad) has a passion for guiding and a deep love of Jordan trails, and his extensive knowledge of Jordan’s history, culture, and Bedouin’s way of life further enhanced the trekk ing experience. He is one of the top guides we’ve seen in our 9 trips organized by KE. The Wadi Rum extension added a different dimension, a great way to wrap up the walking holiday. While the desert is similar to others such as the Sahara, its red sand dunes and reddish landscape are unique in that they are inter-mixed with rocky hills, natural bridges, and sandstone formations shaped by desert winds and erosions. It is home to several tribes of Bedouin who have evolved from hunting & gathering to eco-tourism, building and maintaining fixed tents with showers and electricity for a luxury desert experience. Yet camels still roam free here, and desert sunset remains spectacular. Knowing every inch of his tribe’s land by heart, our guide (Salameh) was passionate to show us what the Wadi Rum desert has to offer. While the guiding part was a solid 5-star, some of the logistic aspects have room for improvements. (1) The afternoon tea was great, yet it would be better if biscuits are also served along with tea after a long walk of 18km. After all, all the supplies and gears were hauled by 4x4 SUVs/trucks so carrying a few boxes of biscuits shouldn’t be an issue. (2) The tents provided to 2 people were not really 3-person tents, which means it was difficult or impossible to put a KE travel bag along each side of the tent at the same time so that the two sharing the tent can easily access their own bags. In addition, the zips could get jammed easily in a dusty/windy environment so it’s important to clean/wax the zips before the trek, and inspect/replace them as needed. (3) The KE trek package includes the “Jordan Pass” or its equivalent, which qualifies for Jordan Visa fee waiver (40JD per person). Through the local travel agent, KE supports the fee waiver only if one arrives at Amman’s international airport around midnight of Day 1 (UK flight arrival time). For clients arriving earlier, KE does not request the local travel agent to arrange the fee waiver, unless one books both pre-trekking night(s) at the group hotel in Madaba and a private transfer to Madaba through KE, which won’t work if one wants to stay in Amman for the pre-trekking night(s). KE can improve its value-add and clients’ end-to-end experience by supporting the fee waiver for these clients as a service not a sale.
By Jin from Lisle | 06 April 2022

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you had such a great time in this amazing country. The KE package does not include a Jordan Pass (entry fees to the sites listed on the itinerary are included in the price of your trip). We are able to take advantage of a visa fee waiver scheme provided specifically for groups arriving in Jordan. To qualify for this scheme, all members of the group have to arrive and depart on the same day. The rules for the scheme are set by the Jordan Tourism Board.

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