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Walking in Cinque Terre

The guide booklet for the walks was excellent - obviously written by someone who knows the paths and gave very clear directions. We got "lost" once, but that was user error, not the instructions ! Beautiful walks. A real variety, with some paths being very popular, and others quite empty. Some of the paths very strenuous ! Wonderful walking.

By Charlotte from UK | 19 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stunning trekking in magnificent unspoiled mountains

Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

This was a wonderful trip in all respects which exceeded my already high expectations. Walking in these mountains was nothing short of a privilege, especially given the exceptional weather we experienced, combined with the almost total absence of any other trekkers. Anyone looking for a high alpine trip should not hesitate. For various reasons we benefited from two guides on this trip and both were of the highest calibre and also exceptional personalities. The efforts of the support crew were ga rgantuan in looking after all our needs. The 3 days in Cappadocia were a substantial icing on an already wonderful cake ( not least the jacuzzi in our hotel bedroom!) Unreservedly recommended.

By John from Hawick | 18 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A wonderful week

Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

Had a wonderful week with Jonathan and Violeta starting 10 September 2022. Spectacular walking on deserted beaches with dramatic cliffs and pounding surf, stunning scenery. Evenings were made fun with general chit chat with other nationalities and Jonathan and Violeta make great hosts. The stars are so brilliant at the farm you could almost touch them. Food was plentiful and catered to everyone's tastes. Interesting packed lunches were provided with a variety of rolls/sandwiches or a contai ner with a variety of salads ideal for long walks. Our walking days ended with a nice bar or a good cuppa back at the farm. Accommodation is spotless, plenty of hot water. A delightful spot to unwind and see a different aspect to Portugals Algarve.

By David from Kent | 14 October 2022

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The walking was fantastic

Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

The holiday matched the brochure description. The walking was fantastic. Jonathan was attentive and knowledgeable. He was good company on the walks and easy to chat to. And the food at the lodge was excellent.

By Alison from Nottingham | 14 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★

Beautiful and varied scenery

Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains

My first visit to Croatia and it is a beautiful country - lakes, waterfalls, coastline and mountains. This is a more gentle walking holiday than I am used to, but the walks were interesting with diverse scenery - lakes and waterfalls and mountains. The boat trip was great fun (although we had to rush to make the boat on time!). If you are vegetarian or vegan, bring snacks with you to supplement the packed lunches and maybe some peanut butter or marmite or something. There were 2 days when i was offered fish as the vegetarian packed lunch option (they don't offer a vegan packed lunch). But I had a jar of peanut butter with me so made my own peanut butter roll at breakfast and donated the fish sarnie to a fellow trekker. Although the walking is relatively easy, it is quite a packed itinerary as some of the transfer drives are quite long - they are longer than stated in the itinerary. But I enjoyed the holiday overall - it really is a very beautiful country to visit - and it was nice to visit the cities of Zagreb, Zadar and Split.

By Julia from Chesterfield | 13 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An "Experience" and no mistake!

One Week Mount Toubkal Trek

Having been on a number of KE adventures before, I was amazed by how tough I found this one. I don't know whether it was just a matter of old age creeping up on me, a reaction to a potential covid episode a few weeks before setting off, or just not coping very well with the heat and altitude on this occasion, but I found the going very hard - and like someone said in an earlier review of a Toubkal trip, thought it rated higher than the "6" it is given. Whilst there isn't anyt hing particularly technical to deal with, the days and distances covered were very long! Nothing but positive comments about Mohamed, our guide, the muleteers and the chef - they were all tremendous; the accommodation was generally pretty good and the food both in Marrakesh and on the trek was excellent. I wish I could have eaten more of it! Also, I would offer thanks to the companionship provided by our fellow trekkers - worth its weight in gold!

By Geoffrey from London | 09 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A great week in a stunning landscape

Traverse of the Picos de Europa

The traverse of the Picos is a great way to fully experience the stunning scenery and the mountain huts without which it would be impossible to access the more inaccessible parts of the national park. Some other holidays are hotel based and there is no way you could reach some of the places we got to on day walks. The trek has been well thought out and visits most, if not all, the highlights of the area. Don't be fooled by the apparent short distances (as I was), there is some serious climb ing and descents which are time consuming - the days are full on! There are one or two exposed sections on the penultimate day to get the heart racing a bit. The weather can be a bit unpredictable - rather like our Lake District but the cloud formations and stunning peaks make for some great photo opportunities. Its not necessarily wall to wall sunshine as I expected! The huts are rather basic to say the least but they are warm and the food is excellent and plentiful . You will certainly not go hungry on this trek - and what's even more impressive is the beer is cheap even in the middle of nowhere! Our guides (Chris and Bruno) were wonderful, taking great care of us and made the whole holiday run like clockwork.

By William from Darwen | 07 October 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Had the best holiday ever

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Well organized.great accommodation.great guide who was from La Gomera and knew the place inside and out. Beautiful island. Had the best holiday ever. Loved it.

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By Jacqueline from Sunderland | 06 October 2022

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Geri was an excellent leader

Walking the Albanian Alps

Geri was an excellent leader. He was friendly, humorous and knowledgeable. He knew the trails well and told us many tales of Albanian folklore and culture. Could not praise him highly enough.

By John from Cumbria | 06 October 2022

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Expert guide with a passion to educate us about Albania

Walking the Albanian Alps

Valentino was a superb guide, extensive local knowledge, passionate about his country's politics, history and environment. Good humoured, sociable and eager to engage with all. He ensured that walks were done at a speed to include all, regardless of our individual pace. He used his local knowledge to ensure we were all safe.

By Fiona from Salisbury | 06 October 2022

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Superb safari!

Game Trails of Zimbabwe & Botswana Lodge Safari

This was my first trip to Africa and it surpassed my expectations. Joining at Jo'burg Airport was easy and the driver was there, no waiting around. The trip covered many national parks and we saw a lot of animals and bird life, my only criticism would be the day in Kruger is not a game drive, our driver did stop if we saw an animal, but he had to reach the gate before they closed it and it felt rushed, maybe 2 days in Kruger would be better than it gives more time to see more animals, the a ir conditioning on the truck was broke and not fixable, however most of the time we could have the windows down, very much needed in 36c!! This was my first solo trip, the group were great, we had one traveller who was awkward but that can't be helped, from experience, there's sadly usually one! The food was amazing and plentiful, our guides Lethabo and Colleen were knowledgeable and passionate, I would highly recommend this trip.

By Amanda from Barrow-in-Furness | 05 October 2022

★ ★

Opportunity gone missing...

Canadian Summit Scramble

The Summits Scrambler in the Canadian Rockies offers the opportunity to be ‘up close’ with lots of colossal limestone mountains and passes. Unfortunately, this opportunity was not realised on this holiday. There was no scrambling and few summits. The guide was well-intentioned but inexperienced; they had multiple jobs to do including all the driving. The test of a good travel company is when things go wrong, unfortunately when things went wrong on this trip, and they did, the company were un responsive and apparently uninterested. In addition, the hostel accommodation in Banff felt like being on the London underground in rush hour during the height of summer; it was run on an industrial scale with crowded and poorly ventilated dormitories. The choice of restaurant for the goodbye meal seemed to represent the disconnect between the travel company and those on the trek. Sadly, this disconnect has continued when concerns have been raised with KE by a number of us. Before booking this holiday, I would recommend you check with KE about the changes they have made to ensure there is not a repeat of our experience.

By Joanne from London | 05 October 2022

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Joanne. We were sorry that you had to leave the group so early on the trip. We have taken on board the comments made to us by your fellow travellers and although much of the changes made to your trip were forced by unforseen, natural events (e.g. the forest fire and the storm warnings), we are looking at how we might improve the itinerary for the future. We are also looking at the possibility of upgrading the accommodation in Banff for future trips.

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Amazing week

One Week Mount Toubkal Trek

Given the overall cost, including relatively cheap flights available with Ryanair from Edinburgh, this made for a really great but accessible and affordable adventure. For me it makes for 2 holidays in one, the trek, but also the chance to see something of Marrakesh. I ended up having a day’s worth of sightseeing…a bit of Friday afternoon and some of Saturday….but could with hindsight have had another full day easily to see more of Marrakesh. The group hotel is in the Nouvelle Ville…it� �s clean, well managed, has a small but nice rooftop pool and is about a 20 minute walk into the Medina, it is however functional, so for those staying extra days might be worth looking at checking into a Riad. As for the trip….excellent from start to finish…..by taking you on a trek through the passes near Mount Toubkal you gradually acclimatise to the altitude…helping or ensuring everyone safely summited Toubkal. The mountains were great, but I particularly liked the chance of walking through some of the Berber villages and seeing something of local life. It’s difficult to evaluate the walking difficulty, quite a few of us felt it might have been closer to a “7”…for those living in the UK….having done Annapurna Sanctuary as a “6”….felt like a Lake District day out….whilst Toubkal felt more like a Scottish Munro day out….if that helps. Lachcen, the tour leader, the cooks and the muleteers were brilliant from start to finish. As great as the trek, summiting Toubkal, seeing Marrakesh was…what really made the trip extra special was the fellow trekkers from KE and Lachcen and his team….made for a truly wonderful week.

By Richard from Penicuik | 29 September 2022

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Enlightening, awesome adventure through Jordan

Jordan Family Adventure Holiday

This was a Covid-delayed holiday that we had anticipated for many years. For us, it was an opportunity to explore and understand a landscape, history and culture that was very different from our own. Each of us got something different from this trip and will remember it for many years to come. Aamir was an amazing guide who went out of his way to provide us with the best experience. It made us re-appreciate how eye-opening travel is. Jordan is a beautiful country and we hope to return. Aamir 9;s extensive knowledge and understanding of our needs as tourists (particularly regarding camels) ensured we came away with more than just amazing photos.

By Louise from Cambridge | 28 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent insight into a little known part of the Balkans

Tastes and Trails of North Macedonia

The trip is a fine introduction into the mountains, history and traditions of North Macedonia which must be one of the least known areas in Europe. The emphasis is not only on hiking up some of the principal mountains in western North Macedonia. There is a strong appreciation of its culinary traditions and its history in the form of monasteries and churches, as well as the cities of Skopje and Ohrid. Accommodation standards are high and the food is good, sometimes outstanding, and always plentif ul. Incidental costs are low and the day in Ohrid is well-timed in the middle of the week. Treks are relatively strenuous (high end of '5' rating) and involve plenty of ascent and descent through dense deciduous woodlands and open pastures. Trails are well marked and maintained, with are few other walkers around after the first day's walk close to Skopje. Arrangements were all smoothly handled and the guide (Danko) was excellent.

By Ian from Llansantffraid | 27 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A fantastic holiday and extremely memorable

Kilimanjaro Northern Route Traverse and Circuit - Private Fariss

Fully recommend the Northern Route for acclimatisation and 360° views of Kilimanjaro.  Our group of 10 had 100% success in summiting and found the quieter paths and camps most enjoyable. All very well organised from start to finish with KE Adventure. The porters made the whole experience so memorable with their help, singing and willingness to assist in every way they could. A special Thanks goes to Richard our leader who was superb, full of charm and knowledge but also diligent in our safety.  Another special thank you to Joseph who smiled throughout,  another fantastic leader and full of encouragement to all the group. To summarise our trip, food is plentiful if not too much, sleeping bags from KE kept us very warm at night,  the walking pace is slow to ensure success,  summit day is challenging but worth it and easily doable with a general good level of fitness. A truly fantastic and memorable trip.

By Vanessa from North Yorkshire | 25 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★

Magnificent views!

Classic Tour du Mont Blanc

Another well organised tour by KE! The views did not disappoint as we traverse through France, Italy and Switzerland - you notice the changing landscapes as we cross the borders. The accommodation and food were excellent, particularly the home cooked meals at the Yeti Lodge where we had the pleasure of staying for 3 nights at Argentiere. Although there were 2 nights where we had to stay in dorms, the rooms were clean and equipped with all the facilities. Our guide Damien did an amazing job havin g to manage 12 people with varied fitness levels. This is a physically challenging hike with significant ascents and descents, so be prepared! I gave the walk a four star because I feel KE could've done better at the screening process, it was a bit disappointing having to walk a rather slow pace due to the varied fitness level in the group.

By Jenny from HURSTVILLE | 21 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An awesome way to explore the High Tatras

High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

Everything is well organised. The huts are more luxurious than I'd have expected. Bring good quality full waterproofs - there's always a chance of getting soaked!

By Ben from Woking | 21 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Relentless, arduous and undulating but incredibly rewarding

K2 and Concordia

For something like 30 years I have dreamed about seeing K2 with my own eyes. Having read many of the epic mountaineering stories about K2 and the other peaks surrounding Concordia and the wider Karakoram, this region has always had a magnetic draw. Make no mistake though, just getting to Concordia for that final view up the Godwin Austin glacier to K2 feels like an expedition in its own right. There is a good reason for K2 being famed as one of the most remote 8000ers to reach! The luck of our l eader Bart was on our side. His 3rd trip of the season and no cancelled flights to Skardu. I was fortunate to bag a window seat on the right hand side of the plane and had awe inspiring views of Nanga Parbat. The pilot on the outbound flight gave us a running commentary for the whole flight and described every major peak and feature we could see. The landing at Skardu itself was amazing. After a night in Skardu and some time to see the town, we made our way by Jeep to Askole. This is proper off-road driving. The Balti drivers are highly skilled and if you do your best to relax, this is an exhilarating 6 hours of driving through some dramatic country. Day 5 is when the serious walking starts and you need to be prepared for some long hot days. Most of us improvised buffs to cover our entire heads and necks and some even brought umbrellas. Shade is rare and you will need to take on plenty of fluid. When you finally mount the snout of the Boltaro this is when the ground underfoot changes drastically. The only possibly training for this would be to spend 6 to 7 hours a day walking across the overburden piles of a welsh slate mine. You are effectively walking over undulating dunes of shattered rock, sitting over ice, for hour after hour. This is also when the Balti guides (like our wonderful Kareem) come into their own. The route is never that clear but somehow after hours of zig zagging through this nightly tumbling glacier you reach your next camp. Often with a wonderful lunch prepared half way by the excellent porters. It is an arduous journey to Concordia and you need to be lucky with the weather. We met few other groups on our trek, which by the way really adds to the experience of it being a remote journey, but those that we did weren't always so lucky with the weather. For our first 10 days we had stunning views and blue skies. The other advantage of going later in the season (September) was that we literally had most of the camp sites to ourselves.There are stories of them being quite crowded in July and August. The downside, if there was any, is that by this late in the season, the climbing expeditions from K2 and Broad Peak have packed up and gone home - which brings us to the 'rest day' at Concordia. This is where you have an option on the trek to either spend this day resting at Concordia to enjoy the truly magnificent situation OR trek to K2 and Broad Peak base camps. So here's the facts - if you take the latter option, it will be hard! You have about 12 hours of light if you set off at first light. You will spend at least 2 hours getting through the glacier at Concordia to pick up the route alongside the Godwin Austin. Here the ground underfoot probably becomes the most difficult of the trek. And once you finally get to the base camps, what is actually there? As I said before if you're late in the season they will be vacant and no more than rocks and stones and maybe a signpost to mark the camp. So ask yourself whether you want to do 12 hours hard walking to get just that bit closer to K2 and Broad Peak? Some felt it was worth it as when else can you 'bag' and 8000er base camp? So the 'rest day' is a bit of a misnomer. Once you're at Concordia most will feel the pull to the base camps so there isn't really an option to rest. And remember, the next few days you will be descending the Boltaro in half the time you ascended it so be prepared for some long tough days. KE have some options here to make the trips to the base camps more viable - they could extend the time at Concordia by 1 or 2 days, making the overall trip length 20 or 21 days. And a word on the trip grading. Having done Grade 8 trips elsewhere, the overall trip in my view should be graded as a 9 and if the base camp option is taken then it should be a 10 overall. This is a true adventure trek and cannot be compared to the base camp treks of Everest and Annapurna. It is highly rewarding and I had the bonus of usefully losing about 8 kilos in weight (not through illness but effort!). Finally, your luck will have truly held if you get Bart Jordans as you trip leader - what a guy, the consummate professional (and he can sing!!).

By Andrew from Peterborough | 21 September 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dana to Petra exceeded expectations.

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 - 10 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. He was highly knowledgable about the history of the region and the many archeological sites along the way as well as professional, faultlessly generous and very, very funny. The facilities provided; tents, loo tent and mess tent etc, were overall of a decent standard - although, the zips on the tents could be problematical due to the dusty environment. But this was however 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 ' Seven Wonders of the World'. Amazing !!! I would really recommend anyone taking this trip to pack warm clothing for the surprisingly cold evenings in the desert, preferably 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 | 21 September 2022

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Stunning trekking in magnificent unspoiled mountains

A wonderful week

The walking was fantastic

Beautiful and varied scenery

An "Experience" and no mistake!

A great week in a stunning landscape

Had the best holiday ever

Geri was an excellent leader

Expert guide with a passion to educate us about Albania

Superb safari!

Opportunity gone missing...

Amazing week

Enlightening, awesome adventure through Jordan

Excellent insight into a little known part of the Balkans

A fantastic holiday and extremely memorable

Magnificent views!

An awesome way to explore the High Tatras

Relentless, arduous and undulating but incredibly rewarding

Dana to Petra exceeded expectations.

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97% of our customers rated their holiday Good or Excellent

Excellent

Stunning trekking in magnificent unspoiled mountains

A wonderful week

The walking was fantastic

Beautiful and varied scenery

An "Experience" and no mistake!

A great week in a stunning landscape

Had the best holiday ever

Geri was an excellent leader

Expert guide with a passion to educate us about Albania

Superb safari!

Opportunity gone missing...

Amazing week

Enlightening, awesome adventure through Jordan

Excellent insight into a little known part of the Balkans

A fantastic holiday and extremely memorable

Magnificent views!

An awesome way to explore the High Tatras

Relentless, arduous and undulating but incredibly rewarding

Dana to Petra exceeded expectations.

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