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PRIDE OF THE BERBERS, A TASTE OF TRADITION

A Taste of Morocco

Morocco will be a culture shock for many, but Marrakech has been on our list of 'must visits' for ever; and it didn't disappoint. Itinerary was good and easy-paced. We did get a good taste of Morocco - and its' food, just as promised. Riad accommodation was a highlight throughout and the souks were just too tempting; with lots of shiny stuff to haggle for! (TIP: The markets can feel a little overpowering and intimidating to some. If you make a point of engaging with the trade rs - a polite 'no', stop & chat, haggle & trade and a little good humour; it will start to feel like the friendly place that it is). I personally loved meeting and learning about the Berber people; thousands of years of history ... evident in everything from unchanged traditions, to a proud Berber Guide and tagines of delicious food with fresh breads and varied salads. The Berber Museum within the Yves St Laurent (Majorelle) Gardens was one of the best I've ever visited. In Essouria, we were targeted by a pick pocket. Fortunately, my wife and I saw him coming. Not a pleasant experience but tell me that doesn't happen in Mumbai, Manchester and many other busy towns and cities. DOES NOT reflect badly on K.E. at all. (TIP: just be street smart and wary in town). As a new trip for K.E. a few things could be refined - for example, a first and last day in Marrakech would be better; rather than two days at the end of the week. Crucially, K.E. have been very receptive to feedback and I'm sure they are listening. (This is the only reason for a 4 star rating). It was also good to see how an Arab nation is starting to treat women as equals (about time); especially in the businesses and co-operatives we got to visit. If you want an easy but stimulating mix of valley walks, unique culture, sight-seeing and lots of cheap goods to choose from, try this Moroccan trip. Very Good. Guy & Mandi Boardman, Worcestershire.

By Guy from nr Tenbury Wells | 11 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing Trek

Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek

There is a reason why this trek has been nominated as one of the best routes in the world to hike. Incredibly varied landscape and terrain mean there is something amazing around every corner. It was a privilege to be able to hike the route with such a lovely group of people and with such an outstanding guide. Abed is incredibly knowledgeable and told us so much about the route and everything we saw. He was very skilled at managing the whole group, making sure everyone felt included and was able to cope. He was prepared for anything and gave us great confidence. The organisation was all very good and the support team were also excellent – we were very well looked after and enjoyed delicious meals throughout. The tents are small (I would recommend choosing single occupancy as there is not a lot of space for bags) but they are comfortable and supplied with mattresses, and even a pillow! (You really do not need a supplementary mattress). Toilet and washing facilities are basic but adequate. Walking poles are highly recommended as terrain is very varied and can involve loose surfaces. Jordan is a great country to visit, you will always feel welcome, and this trek has got to be one of the highlights of a visit. A huge thank you to everyone who made our holiday so special.

By Ruth from CHELTENHAM | 10 November 2019

Toubkal adventure

Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

By Nico from Dorchester | 10 November 2019

Climbing Mount Olympus a memorable adventure

Sacred Summits of Olympus and Meteora

By John from Stoke-on-Trent | 08 November 2019

Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red

A tough, hot, magnificent and amazing trip through Jordan!

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By Björn from Sollentuna | 06 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An excellent trip. Spectacular scenery, good food, well organised.

Icefjords and Remote Villages of East Greenland

I had been to Iceland a number of times and always wanted to take that extra step to visit Greenland. I was not disappointed! The trip was organised by an Icelandic company, with expert guides and many years experience. The accommodation might be fairly basic but it was very much in keeping with everyday life for the local population. There might at times be no running water, or no showers, or limited electricity, but then we could appreciate these things all the more when we arrived at the last hostel that had all of them! The scenery was generally spectacular, including mountains, fjords, icebergs and views across to the ice cap. A few of the walking days were quite tough, but these were interspersed with easier days. And the boat trips between the various villages were always exciting. The food was good and plentiful, although of necessity it was restricted to what was available to the locals in the village stores. Our guide, Arnaud, was also an excellent cook. We were an international group that got on well together and made it a memorable trip.

By Richard from Tarporley | 04 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing experience of the vastness of southern africa + game

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Lodge Safari

I cannot add anymore than the post by "Sean from Redditch" of April 19. Our experiences and enjoyments were exactly as he described. Its not a trivial road trip - there is a lot mileage over gravel roads - but wow, what sights. The extras we booked (fat tire bking on the dumes at Swakopmund, helicopter over Otovanga delta, morning game drive at Chobe, Zambesi white water rafting, dinner cruise on upper Zambesi) were well worth the money and should be factored into your spending money. But, one niggle, I agree with "Patrick from St Louis" of July 17. All others on our trip had detailed itineraires from their local agents in their countries (we were the ony 2 booked through KE). This would have been a great help as they gave mileage/time estimates for the days travel and lodgings which we could look up on the internet for up to date info on wifi etc. KE should do this as well.

By Stuart from Rickmansworth | 04 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Not a vampire in sight!

Trekking The Transylvanian Alps

Trekking the mountains in Romania enabled me to rise above the 'white noise' of modern society; one of the main reasons I go trekking/climbing. For a few days you are immersed in the vastness, rugged beauty and relative solitude of the Carpathians. On one day, we took 6 hours, or so, to descend nearly a vertical mile from hut to road head ... and saw no-one ... It let's your mind breathe. Itinerary worked really well. (You effectively get a two-day excursion and then a three-day e xcursion - staying in mountain huts ... but with a smart hotel/hot shower/comfy bed/great food for one night in the middle). Guides were wonderful, set a good pace, all logistics well taken care of. Huts were basic but clean - as promised. Supper in the second hut was awful (TIP: have a little extra 'happy food' with you). In two of the three huts the mattresses have as much padding as a tea towel on a diet (TIP; Take your own Exped/Thermarest - JUST an air mattress for comfort, you don't need Down for warmth. This isn't included on K.E.'s suggested kit list and it should be). Two days involve sustained descents, the second on loose rock 'n' rubble (TIP; take poles and use them, you'll be glad about half way down!). Moldoveanu is a worthy objective and trip is graded fairly @ '7' overall. Brasov is beautiful ... I wandered alone on the penultimate morning and got a personal holiday day, within my trip - a rare treat. Very good trip. Guy Boardman Worcestershire.

By Guy from nr Tenbury Wells | 04 November 2019

East Greenland - villages, fjords and mountains

Icefjords and Remote Villages of East Greenland

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By Richard from Tarporley | 04 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Holiday of a life time

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Camping Safari

To get the mundane things out of way first. The guest houses we stayed in were excellent except the one in Victoria Falls that was a big let down after nearly 3 weeks mostly in tents I did expect a little more than comfort. The showers at the camp sites were excellent except one but that was in the desert. The camp sites had swimming pools so take swim wear. It was hot when I went and a dip was welcome at then end of the day. The camp sites were all in beautiful locations all with bars for cold drinks. The food was good and filling cooked by our 2 guides. I was the only veggie but did not miss out. The other travellers were great, a good mix of nationalities who bonded very well and worked together with all aspects of the camp routine. This was the holiday of a life time and I have done many KE trips. I got the chance to go in a hot air balloon above the desert, Skydive, can’t for the life of me think why, I hate flying. White water rafting grade 5 amazing. The guides also arranged for a scenic flight over the Okavango delta and a safari drive in Botswana where we saw the last 2 big five Leopard and lions. The high light for me was the 2 nights wild camp in the delta it was amazing. One of the guides was a keen birder and I had my own 2-3 hour walk about and canoe trip looking at the amazing bird life. We even followed a hippo though the delta channels on the way out. The days were long and it was hot but what you do and see make it all worth while. If you only do one trip in Africa make it this one.

By Jean from Sheffield | 02 November 2019

★ ★ ★ ★

everything I hoped for

Everest Base Camp Trek

We have just finished a 18 day EBC trip. It was amazing and I think the best tip I could give is go with the flow. KE can not arrange things to a pin point accuracy, it simply is not that sort of country. The flights we had originally were changed because Jet airways went bust, this was a bit disappointing as it added time to our journey and KE will only use certain airlines. If I was being picky I would question who determines the budget when you are there and if there is a dollar to be saved i s it because the guide can save it or because he has been told to save it? Its hard, its worth it.

By Brett from Abingdon | 31 October 2019

★ ★ ★ ★

A walking holiday without enough walking

A Taste of Morocco

Based on the Italian walking tour I did last spring, also rated a 2, I had expected far more guided hikes. We hiked both days in the Atlas mountains but all the rest of the days were just wandering around cities (still walking, but not what I'd expected). Note: I'm an overweight, middle aged woman, we got a good sweat on for our hikes but we weren't climbing Toubkal or anything. The food was authentic and amazing throughout the trip. I hadn't considered we wouldn't be ab le to drink the tap water and we were forced to buy single-use water bottles daily. In hindsight I would've brought water sanitizing tablets, or better yet, a water bottle with a built-in filter. I'm a complete city gal, but our time in the Atlas mountains at the riad was my favourite part of the trip. The accommodations, the staff, the scenery, it was really lovely. I would definitely travel with KE Adventures again!

By Marne from Abbotsford | 31 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review. This holiday is aimed at those seeking an introduction to Morocco and its culture, offering 2 days walking in the Atlas (4 - 5 hours), along with active sightseeing and guided city tours, including local elements such as visits to a saffron farm, an aromatic garden, a fish market, the Yves St Laurent garden, the medieval souks of Marrakech, and the medina of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. A water bottle with a built-in filter is ideal for this trip and these can be purchased from KE at a discounted price. Follow this link for more details. If you don't have a bottle, we ask everyone to bring water purification tablets in the equipment list provided for this holiday.

★ ★ ★ ★

a really good short trek

Minya Konka Trek

This is an excellent trip which is well worth considering if you want something a little different the length of each days walk is comparatively short and despite the altitude not particularly difficult and there is also the added bonus of mountain views from day one of the trek, we had some heavy snow during the trip which made the pass crossing a challenge and resulted in us not getting views of Minya Konka, but without the snow the pass would appear to be relatively straightforward. The local crew are excellent and really contribute to the trip. The evening meals are probably the best I have ever eaten on trek (although vegetarians may find the food a little more challenging) lunch is however more of a "work in progress" with vacuum packed bread and the supporting items such as dried meat and jam also plastic wrapped which together with the fact that disposable plastic cutlery and plates are used at every meal rather spoils KE's claims to be environmentally aware as does the fact that the crew do not take the rubbish out with them but leave it bagged at each site for alleged later collection which given the amount of trash scattered around some campsites appears not to be happening. Despite these issues this trip offers brilliant walking with some unbelievable cultural experiences and given the relentless pace of development in China is one that should be undertaken sooner rather than later before the modern world intrudes.

By Andrew from NORTHAMPTON | 30 October 2019

KE Adventure reply

Thanks for your review. We are glad you found this to be such an excellent trip. We are committed to removing all non-reusable plastics from our supply chains in all the countries we work in. This will not be an overnight change in places like China, but it will happen. All the rubbish created by our groups is brought out to the trail head for disposal. Unfortunately, not all companies operate this way and we are currently looking at initiatives to do trail 'clean-ups', as we do in other destinations such as Bhutan.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A challenging and rewarding trip

Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Summit Ascents

The heavy rain at the start of the trip meant a test of our character which all of us were equal to. This holiday is certainly not for the faint hearted but the guides and the porters were of such high quality that a good time was had by all. I would recommend this trip and of course KE as I am now something of a regular with the company and will be booking my next one with KE very soon. The food was good, it is always an important factor, the walking was good I don't really have any complaints.

By Fergus from Aberdeen | 30 October 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great trek in the highlands of Peru

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

I completed the trek in October. It was a great trek with a great group of people. Our guide, Henry Mesicano and assistant Christian, along with a support staff of 9 for our group of 16, made an awesome team. The trek offers a lot of varied scenery from high mountains to rain forest, often on the same day. Some of the days are long and a “sleep in” day was until 5:30 or 6 as Henry wanted to get the worst of the day over before the heat of the day and often we didn’t get lunch until we were at our destination. 9 days without a break is tiring but the crew helped us to make it a memorable experience. For others considering this trek: - Most of the trek involves going either up or down. Bring trekking poles. Some days involve walking on narrow paths along cliffs. For those with problems with heights be aware. - I planned on wearing clothes for 2 days and washing one set of clothing. However, the first few days were so dusty that socks needed to be washed out each day. After the first few days, the humidity was so high that things did not dry easily. Bring a clothes line and possibly clothes pegs. I bought a nylon rain poncho in Cusco for 20 soles. It was worth it so that when it rained and was warmer, I could stay reasonably dry (along with my pack and things in my pocket) without getting too hot. - The food was delicious. 3 course meals most times. Snacks were provided before leaving each day. Those with large appetites may need more food. In our group, those with smaller appetites shared with those with larger appetites. Some of the campsites had small stores where you could purchase additional snacks. - Half the people in our group chose to pay extra for our own tents. All said that it was a good investment to have a small piece of privacy and a place to spread out at the end of the day. - If you have time, add a day or two extra. The Sacred Valley area has so much more to offer than the one day the tour allows before the trek. Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Rainbow Mountain are all places that are worth your time.

By Janice from Coleman | 29 October 2019

Choquequirao trek October 2019

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

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By Janice from Coleman | 29 October 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic, yet contrasting, experiences on Africa's two highest peaks!

Climb Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro

The trip overall was well organised, well paced, and is a fantastic way to both see a beautiful and less-visited part of Africa (Mount Kenya), and give you the best preparation for fulfilling a life goal and standing on the top of the highest peak in Africa (Mount Kilimanjaro). The experience on Mount Kenya is a massive contrast to that on Mount Kilimanjaro. We didn't encounter a single other group until the summit day, and had the trail to ourselves until we descended down the relatively m ore popular Sirimon route. It's also a very interesting mountain, with spectacular scenery and plenty of flora and fauna to see. Kilimanjaro is, naturally, much more busy, but that's something that naturally follows from what is an extremely popular and well-known landmark. It's still a fantastic experience, but you should be prepared for it as it can be quite a shock after spending a week on Mount Kenya! Oh, and be warned, the summit day is a *lot* harder than the summit day on Mount Kenya. A few tips: - Bring a book to read, preferably an e-reader (like a Kindle)! There's quite a bit of downtime on some of the trekking days. Or, if you're feeling more social, a pack of cards (and knowing a few 2-4 player games). - For some of the longer trekking days, a little portable MP3 player is great for listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks, and saves your smartphone battery. - I did this trip in mid-October, by which point the rainy season was just starting. We still had sun on most days in the mornings, but clouds often rolled in as the day went on, and rain was a fairly regular feature, so be prepared (waterproofs / gaiters etc).

By Colin from SOUTH CROYDON | 28 October 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Second time on this trek

Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek

I chose to do this trek again because it is superb for scenery and to help me acclimatise for a second trek. I first did this in 2017. The path up to Kongde and the path down have been changed / improved. The scenery is fabulous throughout in good weather. We had the added bonus of a golf tournament in Kongde (highest in the world). Some comments on the route description. The path up to Kongde has been upgraded, it is 15 km from the YMH from Thame. It has sections which might feel exposed to tho se who fear heights, but these sections have wire rope to hold on to. The most exposed bit has a hand rail protection as well. The 50 m ascent by fixed metal rope is still there; it was very easy this time because no ice or snow. The new route is less steep. Once at Kongde, do not miss the ascent of Farak Ri. We all measured it at 4630m (not 5000m as in the itinerary) so it is relatively easy and a fabulous viewpoint.The descent from Kongde to the Dudh Kosi valley is significantly easier now that the path includes some swichbacks which reduce the steepness. All of the trek sits comfortably within its Grade 5 rating apart from one hard day ascending to Kongde. If anything, I enjoyed my second visit more than my first.

By Natalena from Keswick | 27 October 2019

An excellent way to bag a 6000m with a number of additional amazing experiences

Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia

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By Julie from Cochrane Park | 26 October 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An excellent way to bag a 6000m with a number of additional amazing experiences

Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia

This trip was very varied, well run and gave the opportunity to acclimatise very well for bagging a not too difficult 6000m peak, while travelling around and seeing/ walking around various sights of Bolivia. The landscape is amazing, very scenic for the whole trip , the salt flats and Incahuasi Island were an amazing and unique experience. Lake Titicaca and the Isla del Sol and Isla del Luna were great acclimatisation adventures, as was the Kiri Kiri pass (very nice walk) and Tunupa (though note you only get to the "red peak" a trekkers peak at 5,190m, this is not the summit, the true summit is a climbers peak much further along a very narrow ridge (climbing required and about 400m higher, you will not get anywhere near that). The climb is still worth it though for the view and its an interesting ridge ascent in parts. There is a lot of travelling in the trip, but it is well worth it as the scenery is amazing. There are lots of llamas, alpacas, guanacos, flamingoes,and 44 bird types in total identified by one of our travellers. The whole trip was well run with accommodation generally very good (no camping at all, an unusual concept for me, only 1 night was very basic), food was excellent and it wasn't anywhere as near as cold at night as it was advertised to be in places. Only needed a lightline sleeping bag 1 night. All in all an excellent trip, and from my point of view I got to 6,000m which was my objective for the year while having a really great holiday.

By Julie from Cochrane Park | 25 October 2019

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Overall Company Rating 96%

PRIDE OF THE BERBERS, A TASTE OF TRADITION

Amazing Trek

Toubkal adventure

Climbing Mount Olympus a memorable adventure

An excellent trip. Spectacular scenery, good food, well organised.

Amazing experience of the vastness of southern africa + game

Not a vampire in sight!

East Greenland - villages, fjords and mountains

Holiday of a life time

everything I hoped for

A walking holiday without enough walking

a really good short trek

A challenging and rewarding trip

Great trek in the highlands of Peru

Choquequirao trek October 2019

Fantastic, yet contrasting, experiences on Africa's two highest peaks!

Second time on this trek

An excellent way to bag a 6000m with a number of additional amazing experiences

An excellent way to bag a 6000m with a number of additional amazing experiences

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