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High Tatras Trekking
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

Jakub was passionate about the Tatras and cared about their management as a place of recreation. He took great care to ensure the safety of the group when terrain became challenging. His enthusiasm and good humour was infectious and he contributed significantly to the success of the trip.

By Adam from Mamer | 14 September 2024
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Mountains and sunshine
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains
What a fantastic trip we had. Jacob was an excellent guide, encouraging and attentive in an understated way and he told us a lot about the mountains and the climbing history of them. The food in the huts was a suprise..... excellent and lots of it. And we enjoyed the choice of beers at the end of each day. The first two days felt a little slow. The bus to Zakopane was 2 hours 20 minutes and it felt like there was too much time in the town really, when I'd have preferred to be out walking. The ... rest of the trip was full-on though so maybe a slow lead in was needed. A well organised and really enjoyable trip in a stunning part of Poland/Slovakia which I recommend if you want to try a Hut-to Hut trip.
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By Jane from Brighton | 13 September 2024
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Never been disappointed by a trip.
Game Trails of Zimbabwe & Botswana Camping Safari

Great choice of trips, locations, activities. Really good before and after advice/support. Whenever I have needed to contact KE they have been helpful and given me the information I have needed or got back to me quickly.

Great holiday, all well described beforehand, exceeded my expectations. Cannot believe how much was fitted in to 2 weeks. Now got to sort out over 2000 photos.

By Alison from Kent | 13 September 2024
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Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek
Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek

All the holidays I had with KE were very good. Our guide was very professional. Ability to make quick decisions. Excellent cook. Highlights - Scenery and landscape.

By Michael from Galway | 12 September 2024
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Great walks to beautiful villages
Walking in Las Alpujarras
A great part of Spain to visit, beautiful country and villages, welcoming but not overly touristy. The walks were well planned - it was good to take the route from Trevelez down to Mecina, rather than the other way as some tours do. We did not receive .gpx files, which would have helped, but the written directions were good. All the hotels were very good, it was nice to have pools. Recommend the vegetarian restaurant in tiny Mecina. The local agent OtrosCaminos were very helpful. ... Consider staying on and making the bus-assisted climb of Mulhacen from Capiliera. It is hot walking in summer - best in the early morning and higher up!
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By Sarah from London | 10 September 2024
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The Great Southern African Lodge Safari
The Great Southern African Lodge Safari

I’m still buzzing - the landscapes, the animals, African skies, vivid colours, friendly people. Great trip. I have had two outstanding trips with KE, this and Everest Base Camp and each time the itinerary was thrilling, the guide exceptional and the help from, and friendliness of, the KE office exemplary.

By Nigel from London | 08 September 2024
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Everything went very well from booking to the weeks walking.
Trekking the Accursed Mountains of Albania

Very good trip. Guesthouse accommodation was very different from what I expected, surroundings beautiful, staff great, food always abundant and good quality.

By Avril from Londonderry | 07 September 2024
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Consistently well organised itineraries with knowledgeable guides
Trekking the Accursed Mountains of Albania

Valentin was an exceptional guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the local area, able to adapt our hikes to adjust to changing weather conditions, and possesses a remarkable knowledge of Albanian history and culture.

By Donal from Warwickshire | 07 September 2024
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Pleasant and helpful guide and crew
4000m Peaks of Morocco

Our guides cared well for the mules, did not overload them, adjusted their loads if they went lopsided, gave them good morning and evening, led them to the river for a drink, allowed them free grazing, replaced lost shoes and checked their legs. Very well organised.

By Ruth from Devon | 07 September 2024
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Tastes and Trails North Macedonia
Tastes and Trails of North Macedonia

A great trip to a fascinating country, the walking was stunning with a real sense of tranquility.

By Jo from Durham | 07 September 2024
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Amazing care by the "support team". I felt like a 5 star guest!
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

I have been on several fantastic holidays with KE with great itineries and group leaders, really helpful office staff & very competitive prices. I have already been recommending KE. Our guide Saidi was fantastic and hugely added to the enjoyment of the holiday. He was very caring & careful with both us & his staff, but also full of fun with a great sense of humour. I felt very safe and happy in his care.

By Gillian from North Yorkshire | 06 September 2024
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Another really good family adventure
Sri Lanka Family Island Explorer
Been on quite a few trips now, both as young person, with my family consisting of 2 kids and my mother. Chathuranga was probably the best guide, worked really well how he interacted from a 13 to 78 year old. Made it fun for the kids, taking pictures while rafting, yet keeping my mum cared and looked after who had to step back on a few parts of the trips, but associated with her due to their common interest in birds. Can see how his journey from driver to tour guide evolved, driven to be the ... best he can be, researching animals, birds, archaeology, then his own religious beliefs, cultural knowledge and are for the people and the planet, made it a very fulfilling trip for us all.
By Rob from London | 05 September 2024
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Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Loved every second , every view, every meal etc

By Paul from Maidstone | 04 September 2024
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Fantastic trip!
Traverse of the Jotunheimen
An absolutely fantastic trip! Despite much of the 8 days being poor weather, our group had a great time. Our guide, Lerke, was very resourceful and managed to juggle our itinerary so that we were able to summit Galdhopiggen. Definitely a highlight! We did see some fantastic scenery and came home with a real sense of accomplishment of our efforts to make our way through the rocky terrain, wet trails and muddy bogs to the next hut. Lerke was a great motivator and offered lots of much ... needed encouragement to ensure we were successful. I would highly recommend this trip!
By Sherry from Ottawa Canada | 04 September 2024
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The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek
The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek

We were a well travelled group and Yun is the best guide we have had. He is passionate about Tajikistan. His knowledge of country (historical, political, economic,geographical, cultural) was incredible. He told us person stories too that helped us understand life in his country. Brilliant brilliant guide.

By Lesley from Surrey | 02 September 2024
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Amazing scenery
Self-Guided 2-Week Tour du Mont Blanc

Excellent communication before the trip, all travel and baggage transfer arrangements went very smoothly. Managed to find suitable accommodation even though we booked quite late in the season.

By James from Fife | 01 September 2024
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Family Adventure Slovenia
Slovenian Family Adventure - Julian Alps

Fabulous holiday, very nice to be looked after.

By Bev from Brecon | 01 September 2024
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High Peaks of the Balkans
High Peaks of the Balkans

Excellent itinerary with some superb trekking days, a first rate team leader, ending with a beautiful ferry ride. Besnik was very informative, helpful and energetic. Highly competent on the trail and with a obvious passion for the region and the environment.

By Martin from Brighton | 29 August 2024
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What a Fann-tastic trip!
The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek
What can I say, this really was a Fann-tastic trip!

The weather was fabulous in July, it was shorts and T.shirt weather throughout the trek.

The scenery is spectacular (especially the lakes) and the (wild) camping spots (all by streams or lakes) are remote and simply stunning - most of the camping spots we had to ourselves. What made it so amazing was how quiet and remote it is. The first three/four days we didn't see any other trekkers or westerners, just shepherd's and local Tajik
... people (who are extremely hospitable and invite you in for tea, bread, and homemade apricot jam). The trek passes over some high passes so there are some long and steep ascents and descents, but the mountains, wild flowers, and lakes that you see en-route are simply stunning and well worth the effort. It's also lovely to see all the free-roaming herds of cows and goats enjoying the mountain pastures.

Umed was a great guide. He set a good pace uphill (good for faster walkers to follow) and was comfortable with me running downhill ahead of him - just telling me where to wait for him and the rest of the group. The support crew were also great, and looked after us well during the trek.

Food is plentiful. Breakfast is a bit of a challenge if you're vegan, as it's mostly porridge or eggs (although bread and jam is available), but the picnic lunches and dinners are pretty good (for vegans and vegetarians) and they do their best to cater for a vegetarian or vegan diet. There's lots of tasty vegetable soups and fresh salads, and lots of refreshing watermelon for afternoon tea.

The city tours in Dushanbe and Samarkand are really good and you get to see all the key sights.
Can recommend Emirhan restaurant in Samarkand as they have a rooftop terrace which is great for watching the sunset.

Useful tips for travellers
You can get beer at the homestay, mountain hut, and the last campsite at Lake Alauddin. There are showers at the homestay and mountain hut. You can charge your phone/camera etc at the homestay and the mountain hut - you need a European two-pin adaptor. While on the trek, you fill your water bottles from streams and they give you a filter water bottle as a welcome gift which was thoughtful and practical. Hydration tablets / electrolytes are really useful for the more challenging uphill days, especially if it's hot.
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By Julia from Chesterfield - UK | 29 August 2024
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High Peaks of the Balkans
High Peaks of the Balkans
The holiday was so good mainly due to our guide Besi (Besnik) who was friendly, helpful, resourceful and looked after each of us like his own. The group of ten of us was the best group I ever had - like minded people who made all decisions together and helped each other out. The hikes were long and challenging but the group and guide made it a fun holiday.

Besi (Besnik) is the best guide I have ever had on a long trekking holiday. He was very friendly, funny, kept us well informed about the
... mountains, people, culture, flora and fauna, food, and country. He helped us through some difficult scrambles, running up and down a few times to help everybody individually. After a long trek to Kolata, without resting, he straightaway helped us to put up the tents, cook dinner , feed and water all of us. During the thunder storms and hail, he ensured we return to safety as soon as possible. Overall, Besi made the trek an experience of life time despite a few days of bad weather. His love for mountains and Balkans has made them the go to destination for me.
By Priya from Reading | 28 August 2024
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