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Fantastic trip
North Norway, Aurora Borealis - Hike and Sail

Fantastic trip! Hiking can be fast or slow so can cover all abilities. Boat, food, staff and service fantastic! Highly recommend x

By Amanda from Waterlooville | 05 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 weeks of Incredible Experiences - Trip of a Lifetime
Victoria Falls to Cape Town
This trip is vast. With 3 pretty packed weeks of activities & fun, it's really hard to sum this trip up in short so apologies for the long review. Yes, there is the cycling, and some of that is truly incredible. But there's an unbelievable amount also going on off the bike. The Chobe River cruise was spectacular (Elephants, giraffes, birds, lizards etc) & set a seemingly impossibly high bar from which to follow, but the trip continued to outdo itself. Cycling along the long straight somewhat roads that exist in Botswana can be at times a little, same same, (its not cycling through village after village like you might find in the far east) but this is then all forgotten by the sheer mixture of emotions that come from seeing elephants & such forth from the seat of the bike (a mixture of joy, excitement & please don't squish me); although the excellent guiding team kept us safe and ensured we were well briefed to have the best & safest experience possible. The Trip to Moremi is amazing, we actually saw more on the transfer from Maun to Moremi than we did inside the park itself. So you effectively spend significantly more time on 'game drives' than advertised. Locking Eyes with a Leopard at 4-6ft is something our group is not going to forget. Being early in the season (March Departure) , there is a lot of water about so this 'apparently' limited our animal spotting potential, however, I certainly didn't feel like we missed out. Nambia is a huge change of scene for the trip, and the horizon becomes significantly more interesting & the tarmac stops. The gravel roads are regularly 'ploughed' to keep them running smoothly, but at times can be like riding on corrugated sheeting. Given the distances involves I would be surprised if any trip was done without finding a rough section, but overall the roads are great & the two scenic passes are spectacular. The 45km early morning (4:30 start for us) dash to see the sunrise on the dune is amazing and is on smooth tarmac. The Sesriem Canyon visit was amazing and well worth getting back on the truck for. Day 12 is advertised as a 90km ish day but has been done as a 140km day previously. It's the toughest day of the trip cycling wise, with for us the poorest road (very soft), the support team actually drove the first 40km and we did the rest as a continual (well with stops every 15km and a leisurely lunch) 90km. The last section is long, flat & hot so quite a few jumped in the truck. Fish River & Ai Ais are very much desert days, and are hot & epic, with great views. Ai Ais is defiantly a bit 'tired'. But the large outdoor pool (stargazing swim anyone) is amazing. Crossing over in South Africa the Cederberg wilderness area we were in an alternative campsite due to the Algiers Campsite flooding/fire. But if anything this was a change for the better (afternoon wine tasting) and a superbly presented campsite. We had some minor tweaks to the cycling routes here also but anything in this area is going to be amazing. The cycling in Cape Town is great also, and a real change as the roads are a bit busier & the drivers slightly less amazing. However, anyone used to cycling in the UK on B roads in the hills etc will be totally fine. The two restaurants in cape town were really fantastic ends to the trip. One thing I didn’t expect was how good the food was, the crew knew the demands of the trip and very much had planned the diet to cater to the needs of the trip with appropriate fuel for big days etc. The truck held a well stocked ‘shop’ for our regular 15-20km breaks with Nuts, Sweets, Fruit & generally a selection of ‘daily specials’. Some things for those planning this trip: - We got rained on hard at a couple of points, bring a good waterproof. (Its also really useful for the safari drives) - I mainly used long sleeve Craghoppers safari shirts & bib shorts for cycling to limit sunburn. But a vast mixture of road & mountain bike kit was used across the group. - For the first 2 weeks we wondered why we had the sleeping bags & warm clothing, but you will use it. - For those who have never used electrolytes tabs before, you WILL need them on this holiday to avoid dehydration as you will drink a vast amount of water given the heat. Those in the group without or using table salt as a replacement didn’t fare so well. Although it should be noted that sharing supplies and support teams stocks etc sorted this out. - I wouldn’t bring your own bike unless you are happy to write it off. At first, looking at the hire bikes I thought they were a little tired looking in all honesty, but by day 14 I was amazed at how they have been kept in such good condition given the challenges of the terrain and the dust. The ground agent services the bikes & the support vehicle between each trip & this was very clear. COVID Related Note: The trip I was on was the first trip back since COVID was a thing. This did slightly change our trip (only for the better) in that we were quite often the only campsite guests and that everyone was SO happy to see us. Some of the campsite shops & bars were not yet open but the group was well provisioned from local supermarkets so this was not a problem. KE & the ground agent kept us extremely well informed of changes to requirements on a sometimes daily basis. But this did not interfere with the trip. TLDR: Just book it, you won’t regret it. We saw more Elephants and Giraffes than Dogs for 3 weeks…
By Andrew from Biggar | 04 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fantastic introduction to winter walking
Mount Toubkal in Winter
Such a great trip - I was looking for a first experience of using crampons which we did for the 2 summit days. Was great to have the flexibility of 2 possible Toubkal summit days - I'd really recommend this as you can't control the weather. The 2 summit days were very very challenging. On our Toubkal day we had wind, snow, poor visibility and the summit was about minus 10-15 degrees so bitterly cold. I wouldn't have wanted to be without ski goggles and very warm gloves. Super hard so for me this trip was more than a 6 out of 10 in terms of difficulty. A whole lot harder than the Julian Alps trip I did. The other days were very warm and I needed trekking t shirts which I hadn't taken (not on kit list). A great break and I'd highly recommend. The guides - Lahcen and Omar were outstanding, food excellent, and a very warm welcome everywhere we went all week.
By Julie from Harrogate | 04 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic Nabatean Adventure!
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
Super adventure. A really well thought out trip building up to visiting Little Petra and Petra. Our guide Murad was one of the best I've ever walked with, very informative. Over the course of the 6 days he provided a wealth of information about the long varied history of the region. Our support crew also provided a good home cooked meal every night with a lots of fresh vegetables, also probably the best food I've had. Also, they had brand new tents. Murad started with a description of the terrain, rocky. That about sums it up, so the miles seemed a little longer. The weather (late March) was cool mornings turning into warm/hot afternoons. A couple chilly night in tents. I would suggest arriving a day early to explore Madaba, Mosaic City. It has several small archaeological sites that are easy and inexpensive to visit. 1,600 year old mosaics. The other reason is the scheduled flight arrives at midnight so u really do not have a 'night' at the start before leaving for the start of the trek. Overall it was a super adventure.
By William from Banbury | 03 April 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A wonderful week away from the gloom of the UK walking in the Canary Islands.
Walking Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring
I have not travelled with KE before and went because of an invitation to join a friend. So I was unsure what to expect - but I was not disappointed. I like small group travel that is a little off the beaten track - and that is exactly what I got! I have never been to the Canary Islands before and was very pleasantly surprised by the barren beauty and culture of Lanzarote. The accomodation was very pleasant (if a little cold in the mornings and evenings) with basic but perfectly acceptable make-i t yourself continental style breakfast. Beautifully prepared and presented picnic lunches were supplied by our wonderful guide, Eric, whom I cannot fault. We trekked from north to south along the GR route and met virtually no-one else, stopping off in isolated spots or sleepy little whitewashed villages. After walking we would stop off at some form of museum or 'garden', giving a great mix of outdoors trekking and cultural enlightenment! Visiting the museum/house of Cesar Manrique was one of the many highlights, as was the extraordinary Jameous del Agua. Dinner involved a 10-15 minute walk into town, where 3 course meals had been prepared for us at a number of restaurants, giving us a chance to experience local cuisine. What made the trip was the attention to detail, enthusiam and knowledge of our guide, Erik, who, though French, came to Lanzarote many years ago, fell in love with it and never left. Having had this experience of a KE holiday, I shall definitely travel with them again.
By Sarah from Cheltenham | 31 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fabulous holiday with brilliant guide
Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca

What a wonderful hiking holiday this was. The scenery was incredible, with jagged limestone peaks and ridges set against the back drop of the Costa Blanca. Our guide, Jose, was wonderful. Very experienced, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, with a lovely, wry sense of humour. The three hotels were very different, but all excellent. The food was incredible and all local fare. I loved my day off exploring Altea on the coast - a lovely gem of a place. I would absolutely recommend this holiday.

By Lucy from Cockermouth | 30 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★
A fine walking week on lesser visited mountain trails
Ronda and the White Villages of Andalucia

This recently introduced walking week gives you a great taste of the less well known mountain sierras in Andalucia. Two contrasting small town bases (Ronda and Grazalema) with very varied mountain trails within short road transfers. Half day walks are not too demanding and allow you to see many different environments while enjoying plenty of free time and relaxed evenings with good food and wine.

By Richard from LONDON | 29 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lanzarote - an unexpected treat!
Walking Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring
I was after a March walking trip in Europe with decent weather, great scenery and a bit of culture, so my options initially looked somewhat limited. This trip ticked every box. The walk actually runs north to south on the GR131 (not as described in the trip notes) and only deviates off this route to visit the spectacular Famara cliffs, which is one of the highlights of the walk. My other favourite walking day was through the vineyards with an ascent of the Guardilama Volcano with its fantastic 3 60° panorama. The trip finishes with a visit to the Isla Graciosa which has beautiful beaches for swimming and also more extinct volcanoes if you still fancy stretching your legs. Minibus transfers each day were short as the relatively small resort town of Costa Teguise is conveniently situated. I really enjoyed the end of the afternoon cultural stops. I had little idea of the work of the artist Cesar Manrique – you will know all about him after this trip! Even if you aren’t into art or architecture you will be wowed by his quirky buildings constructed in volcanic bubbles and lava tubes; with their 1970’s vibe you feel you are on the set of a Roger Moore Bond film! Erik, our guide was fantastic and a pleasure to travel with. He produces amazing picnic lunches with many homemade treats – his gazpacho and tortilla were notable culinary highlights. The accommodation was excellent. Our ‘bungalow’ had two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen and comfortable sitting room. The self-catering breakfasts worked well with eggs, jam, butter and bread always available. There is a pool but it is somewhat bracing on this March departure! The weather was sunny and warm during the day, with a mostly gentle breeze - ideal walking weather. The temperature does drop at night so bring some warmer clothes for the 10 minute walk into the centre of Costa Teguise were a dinner reservation was made for the group each evening at a different local restaurant. This was my first trip to the Canary Islands and I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this turned out to be an excellent trip. I’m now keen to explore more of these unexpectedly interesting islands!
By Jonathan from Nottingham | 29 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Challenging and stunning
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek
If you are looking to combine challenging trekking, high passes, varied scenery and an immersion in Jordan’s past present and future, then this for you. On a par with EBC and The Balkans. Like all KE trips it is great for couples, friends, singles and all ages. As long as you have decent hiking fitness, a willingness to mix in with new people and a desire to learn then this is for you. Just don’t be too precious about washing or the toileting arrangements! Happy to be contacted about any asp ect of the trip.
By Andrew from Bury St. Edmunds | 29 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Enjoyable holiday
Finland Wilderness Snowshoe Adventure
I enjoyed this holiday. It wasn't massively strenuous, so it should be within the capabilities of any adequately fit walker. This isn't a mountain holiday - the terrain is reasonably flat, basically snowshoeing through the forest (including low ridges between the various lakes) and over the frozen lakes (50 cm thick ice). As it's in the forest so there aren't any major views, but it's a different (and nice) experience from snowshoeing in the mountains, and given the nort herly latitude there was plenty of snow. Bear in mind that it could be very cold (it was below -10 C on some days on my trip) so definitely bring the recommended cold weather clothing. As discussed in the trip notes, there were people there from several different European counties who'd booked with various tour companies. But English was the only common language, and all the guiding was in English. The main cabin has hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi and was quite comfortable. The two cabins on the three day trip had no electricity but and were more basic but were still reasonably comfortable - albeit rather cold until the log stoves heated them up. Saunas are available on all days - they didn't do a lot for me but other people really enjoyed them. I'd also recommend taking an extra day before or after to look round Helsinki - easily done as you need to change flights in Helsinki anyway (if flying from the UK).
By Michael from GLOUCESTER | 28 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fantastic trip!
Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca
This was a brilliant trip from start to finish. Our guide, Jose, was outstanding. He was lots of fun, very knowledgeable about the area, and paced us well. It rained on the first 2 days and Jose took us on lower level and easier walks than planned, then later in the week added an extra walk taking us to the top of Aitana. The walking was challenging at times but Jose was so encouraging and we all made it to the top of Puig Campana, one of the many highlights of the week. The views were stunning. We stayed in 3 different places, all of which were great. Food was excellent and plentiful, and our hosts were excellent, particularly at Benimantell and Castell de Castells. We had such fun!
By Keith from Cheadle | 22 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★
Kilimanjaro - The Majestic mountain
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Very good trip. KE's management faultless as always. The route itself is good for acclimatization. Veg food is available everyday, and you would appreciate what you are getting considering where you are. The hotel selection was good as well. For the route, I believe the Lemosho route is better though. On Rongai route - be prepared for the final climb. It is brutal. first 6 days are very easy (Walk in the park really). Final day starts at 1.00 am in cold and scree. It is steep and very very demanding. By the time you reach Gillmans point, you are only hoping for it to be the summit. And then you have 2 more hours to go :-). Again, KE's management, crew selection cannot be faulted. They are easy 5*. I have given overall trip 4* only for the route compared to Lemosho .
By Binoy from Leamington Spa | 22 March 2022

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Binoy. It's good to know you would have given us five stars if you had chosen our Lemosho option. For details of the different routes we offer, check out our 'Which route to climb Kilimanjaro?' page.

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Best trip ever
Everest the Hard Way Trek
Absolutely the best trip ever. Who knew going alone to Himalayas with 7 strangers and crew members would turn out out to be the best trip you have ever had. Everything that KE did on this trip was faultless and an easy 5*. The food, the service, the trek, the crew members, and more importantly the management of everything was perfect. The trip in itself is just mind blowing. It is very long. You need to have good fitness, specially going over the passes. You climb extremely slowly (right thing t o do) and this allows you to really enjoy the scenery and not burn yourself out. Every single night stop is brilliant and has its own character. You really start appreciating what you are getting when you realise where you are and how difficult it would be to get everything there. I would recommend this trip without a doubt to anyone who has decent cardiovascular fitness and can stay in secured wilderness (lodges) for 20 odd days. The views, KE's management and the whole of Sagarmatha region will not disappoint you.
By Binoy from Leamington Spa | 22 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Magnificent mountain walking
Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca
This is a wonderful trip to an area we had not visited before. Jose had planned an excellent and thoughtful itinerary for the week (it rained for the first 2 days but Jose adapted his plans and took us on some great walks, our safety and enjoyment always his priority). Once the weather cleared, we were able to fully appreciate his careful planning and knowledge of the routes and mountain flora, as well as the stunning views. Each of the 3 bases was excellent - with fabulous food and friendly sta ff and the walks were great. Be prepared for a variety of terrain. Good boots and walking poles highly recommended! Jose's knowledge, patience, and great sense of humour made this a very special holiday in an amazingly beautiful part of the world.
By Ruth from CHELTENHAM | 14 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great hiking holiday
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira

Really enjoyed this trip through a range of different terrains. Excellent guide (Nuno). Overall a great experience

By Paula from Worthing | 14 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
SNOWSHOE SAFARI IN THE STUNNING HAUTE SAVOIE
Secret Alps - Snowshoe Summits of Haute Savoie
Exceptional sunshine and cold nights ensured distant views of Mont Blanc and good snow conditions above a certain altitude. Our Tour Leader expertly adapted the itinerary to suit the conditions, staying above the snow line while leading us through a wide variety of scenery representing this stunning region. Encounters with wildlife such as Alpine ibex were particularly memorable, with our Tour Leader taking notable care to respect the natural environment. Explanations of the geology, history and local culture were well received and the opportunity to savour Savoyard hospitality was appreciated. This is a trip that satisfies all the senses and delivers a very satisfactory holiday experience.
By Adam from Mamer | 13 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great snowshoeing experience in wonderful scenery
Snowshoe Traverse of the Chablais
This holiday delivered everything we hoped for - great walking and snowshoeing in a fabulous unspoilt area. On many of the days we hardly saw anybody else. The scenery and views were spectacular - helped by sunshine and piercing blue skies each day! We were the last trip of KE's season, and the snow had disappeared on lower slopes - but there was still plenty of opportunity for snowshoeing. The hotels were charming, clean and comfortable, and the food delicious. (My husband and I are pescat arian, and we were well catered for). Paul, our guide, was professional, knowledgeable and clearly determined to make sure everybody was safe and having a good time. He was great company and helped to make the holiday very special. Expect some long and steep ascents and descents, but Paul set a pace that seemed to suit the whole group. Highly recommend this traverse - a beautiful varied trek.
By Sheila from Penrith | 09 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic walking holiday
The Inca Trail and Beyond

Fantastic experiance, a very good and well organised adventure.

By Mark from PRESTON | 09 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We loved our KE Lycian Way Trip
Self-Guided Walking: West Lycian Way
We loved our KE Lycian Way Trip. The booklet for finding your way was excellent. The Way is marked with red and white painted bands, a bit like the Grande Randonee or GR in France.The marks are ancient and occasionally refreshed but go back generations. They led us all over the Turkish coast from Fethiye to Demri in the West the landscape was bathed in Sunshine , beautiful trees and signs of the Lycians existence - sarcophagi often in the early stages on the rocks above, very dramatic ,castles a nd cisterns and ancient signs of villages. The sea was deep turquoise and inviting but a bit chilly even in the sun.Our luggage was uplifted each day and we walked an average of 10-15 kms every day often in our shorts, occasionally missing a way finder but KE’s local guide was a phonecall a way and we always made it to yet another delightful country hotel met by lovely Turkish people and delicious food - wonderful salads and freshly cooked fish -amazing. We chose February as it can be grey and cold in Scotland at that time and were so delighted it was the opposite in Turkey! We loved it all and have great memories.
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By Andrew from Aberdeen | 08 March 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Simply amazing
Sweden Arctic Family Adventure

Can’t recommend this highly enough. An amazing experience from start to finish, packed with things to do and inclusive of sled, snow shoe and skis when not on an excursion. Superb food, helpful staff and brilliant trips. All round fun for the family! Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.

By Kevin from Banstead | 21 February 2022
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