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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Perfect experience, friendly and very professional staff
The Ultimate Everest Trek
I went on the Everest Base Camp in November 2017. I discovered KE upon a recommendation, and after a first call with one of their team member (Vanessa), I immediately got the feeling that KE was the right agency to go on this trek. Vanessa, and the whole KE staff, has always been extremely responsive to all my emails, random questions (e.g., shall I buy these shoes or these ones), made its best to give me the re-assurance I needed for this trek (i.e., I was travelling alone, and wanted to get a sense of the group and make sure I could give contact numbers to my parents so they would not worry). When I reached Kathmandu, I got easily picked up by our guide, and the whole trek has been a fantastic experience: friendly and professional staff, great experience, etc. I am confident that my next trek will be with KE, and would recommend everyone to consider KE for any trek.
By Anais from London | 28 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Very Good
Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

Very good. Challenging in parts, especially the penultimate day with a climb of 1500m, Magnificent scenery which offered a change every day. Generally good roads - many smooth, some rough. Basic, rustic but very good accommodation. Many excellent meals. Very helpful guide, always kept you at ease.

By Allan from PENRITH | 28 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spectacular Trek
Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek

Great upscale trek with the luxury of lodges. Views all along are outstanding, especially from Farak Ri. We first trekked to Annapurna Base Camp and added this one for a bit of luxury in the Khumbu region. Off the main path once out of Namche Bazzar which was nice with many fewer trekkers. Highly recommended.

By Raymond from Acworth | 27 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fun packed and challenging cycling holiday
Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red
6 days of challenging cycling with a day in Petra A cycling holiday through lovely scenary from mountains, historial sites, dessert and sea. First day of cycle was relatively relaxing and we reached the guest house then The hardest day is second day which we have to cycle up from -400m sea level to 1000m after swimming in Dead sea and cycled 60k. Lots of us managed to climb that much and the van picked the tired souls up along the way! The third day of cycling was cut short due to heavy rain and poor visibility but we were very well looked after by Anas. The fourth day was very ncie to arrive Petra abit earlier than expected. The fifth day in Petra was more of a full day hiking as I managed to do a good 22 km by climbing up and down to the monastry and see the royal tomb. The only place to drink in Petra is near the tourist information centre called the Cavebar. The sixth day of cycling was probably the hardest, as we finially went off road and the path became very sandy. Most of us went on walking for good 5-10 mins , however the route is impressive as you can see lots of beautiful rock and there were camels all around! The seventh day started off from Wadi Rum with 18k of off road sandy path then the Tarmac and road down to Aquaba. All of us appreciated how comfortable to cycle on Tarmac!
By Kwokkam from Nottingham | 27 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Annapurna Sanctuary Is A Must See
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek
I did this trek one week after the Yeti Mountain Home in the Everest region. I have been over parts of this route before (my 4th visit to the Annapurna massif) and was dreading the steps, the walk up to Ghorepani and the up and down nature of the trek. It was physically demanding, but well within the scope of any fit walker. The views from Ghorepani and in the Sanctuary are among the best I have ever seen. The lodges were OK. Our leader, Pasang, was excellent, ensuring that we were all cared for , that we had the medical assistance we needed. Tips: This is a 3 season trek, very hot for a few days, very cold in the Sanctuary. Having shorts, thin T Shirts is essential for the hot days. The walk up to Ghorepani is long and hot, many of us had energy bars to help us, plus some of us were affected by cramp, so plenty of water and rehydration salts (Diaralyte) were needed.
By Natalena from Keswick | 27 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Brilliant trek, outstanding views, great leader - undergraded
Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek
The highlight was breakfast at Kongde, which should feature on everybody's bucket list. My second visit to the Khumbu, I knew what to expect, but the views just blew me away. The lodges took the edge off the cold, the food was great, ensuite facilities were a bonus. Our guide Rajendra Gurung is a wildlife and birding expert, helping us see birds that we would never have seen with any other guide. Tip: If you are interested in birds, ask for Rajendra. Such a brilliant trek, why 4 stars? The degre e of difficulty in the walk up to Kongde and back down to Phakding is much harder than the trek notes suggest. The walk up includes a 50m near vertical section of fixed ropes (at 4000 m altitude !) requiring upper body strength that I did not have. The guides hauled us up. It had snowed, there was black ice in places and we were lucky that no one was ill and only I was affected by altitude and therefore slow. (I was told that a couple of days later, this section was covered in black ice and steps had to be cut by the guides.) Going down from Kongde to Phakding was on a "yak trail" with loose scree in places , occasionally exposed and affected by snow at the higher altitudes. Those of us with experience were OK on this section, but all of us fell at least once, me three times. My experience hill walking in the Lake District meant that I found this section OK, but novice trekkers might find it intimidating. After this trek I went to the Annapurna Sanctuary, which was easier. I would suggest to KE that they revisit the trek grading or be more explicit in the trek notes.
By Natalena from Keswick | 27 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Central American Adventure
El Salvador's Eight

My recent trip climbing volcanoes in El Salvador is one I would recommend to any adventurous trekker. It is a challenge without being too difficult, some of the terrain is quite steep so a bit of scrambling is unavoidable. The volcanoes are amazing, like a moonscape up on the crater rims. The guide Joaquin is without doubt one of the best, he is friendly, knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble for him. His presence was one of the highlights of the holiday.

By Fergus from Aberdeen | 26 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent Introduction to the Himilayas
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

Our 1st trip to Nepal and a stunning experience. Raj was a great guide from the time he picked us up at the airport until the end of the tour. Pace of walking was perfect for acclimatization, weather was spectacular, mountains are without comparison. Highly recommended tour.

By Raymond from Acworth | 25 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent trip, lovely people
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
We had a spectacular holiday in Peru which we started with this Inca trail trip. There is almost too much to say in a short review but the guides were excellent, both Adriel whose infectious enthusiasm for Inca culture (and llamas) guided us around the Sacred Valley on the first day and the incredibly knowledgeable Neptali who answered all our ridiculous questions and really properly looked after us during the trek. The team of porters and the chef were also incredible throughout. The scenery is incredibly varied and arriving at the sun gate and Machu Picchu is a breathtaking experience. We really appreciated that the trip included an extra day for exploring Machu Picchu rather than having to rush around it before our transfer back to Cusco. The slightly altered route from the “classic” trek also gave us the opportunity to see a couple of extra sites. A few things to note: This is not an easy 4 day walk. There are rocky downhill sections that are hard on the knees and I would highly recommend taking walking poles for these The hotels in both Cusco and Aguas Calientes are quite basic so don’t expect luxury after the camping We had a couple of days to acclimatise in Cusco before starting the trek and this was very helpful for the altitude The November weather was generally pleasant. We actually got sunburnt in Cusco! But it was pretty damp and cloudy on the last day of the trek, so if you’re bothered by walking in the rain earlier in the year may suit you better.
By Lauren from BECKENHAM | 25 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful introduction to Nepal, with views of Everest
Everest Panorama Trek
This was my first trip to Nepal, travelling solo. It lived up to my hopes and expectations in almost every way. The 8 day trek was the highlight, sandwiched between thrilling flights to and from Lukla. We were a group of just three, which worked well for me, meaning I had a room to myself every night on trek as my travelling companions were a couple. We got our first view of Everest from the view point above Namche and later enjoyed excellent views from Tengboche, Khunde and Kangjuma. Altitude u p to 4000 metres presented no problems for any of us. After the mountain air, three days in Kathmandu (I paid for one extra night) was sufficient for me - I saw all the sites I wanted to and experienced the clamour and chaos of the city. A wonderful trip that I'll never forget.
By Andrew from Doncaster | 25 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Great trip of the full circuit
Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit
We have just returned from this trip which we thoroughly enjoyed. However the following observations might be helpful for anyone considering booking:- • Not every restaurant/ shop takes US dollars so you will have to rely on debit/cards. Paying in US dollar cash for meals or goods is uneconomically viable due to the poor exchange rate given. It would have been better to take more local currency or to rely solely on cards. • The trekking times given in the brochure details are way out – 8 h ours trek was 11.50 hours; they are nearly all long days. One of our group gave the guide KE’s brochure and we believe that he is to contact KE direct with suggested alterations to timings. As a note to KE – the hotel in El Calafate is unaccommodating. We had a very big rush one morning as they were not prepared to give us breakfast 15 minutes earlier. None of the breakfasts (apart from the ECO Camp) were inspiring or sufficient. We were very disappointed at our travel arrangements having to travel Manchester>Heathrow; Heathrow>Madrid; Madrid>Buenos Aires and then to El Calafate. We were told that BA did not operate a direct flight to Buenos Aires from Heathrow – this is incorrect as a BA flight was leaving Heathrow for Buenos Aires whilst we were waiting for our Madrid connection. We had queried this with KE but they said a direct flight was not possible! All of the above said – this was indeed a great holiday which was enjoyed by everyone on the trip.
By Lyn from Wigton | 24 November 2017

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. It is helpful of you to emphasise the use of local currency. We recommend that you change your money in Calafate on arrival, or use your card to withdraw it from an ATM. Trekking times are based on actual GPS tracking from guides on previous trips and you can also access the raw GPS data through the link provided at the end of each day’s description in the itinerary on our website. With your international flight, I believe there has been some misunderstanding. It is important that we book you on a ‘through ticket’ all the way to Calafate. If your travel arrangement were with two different airlines and the leg to Buenos Aires was delayed or the connecting flight to Calafate brought forward, neither airline would have any responsibility for getting you to your final destination. British Airways do not offer ‘through tickets’ to Calafate.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Beyond Memorable
Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit
Some of us are lucky enough to connect to a place and its people in such a way that it feels like going home. Patagonia was this for me. The beauty of the area and its people regularly moved me to tears. This is a challenging trek with rewards of awe-inspiring views everywhere...flowers, birds, mountains, lakes, icebergs, glaciers...all overlaid with the smell of pure mountain air. Picture this..after trekking 20 miles the first day, you look down on your home for the evening and see a refuge on a piece of land jutting into the water filled with icebergs. Where else in the world can you experience such beauty? Enjoy the entire experience, regardless of the weather. We were blessed with phenomenal weather but still were able to experience some of the Patagonia winds and the "normal" weather of overcast skies and some rain. All of it only added to the beauty of the experience. I hope that you are lucky enough to experience this lifetime trip with Diego and Tomas. The guides chosen for this adventure are just another example of the impeccable care that KE Adventures takes in ensuring their guests have a top notch experience. Thank you Diego, Tomas, and KE...I will come back "home" soon.
By Paula from HUNTINGTOWN | 24 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Breathtaking walk in perfect conditions
Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit
This was a fantastic holiday – undoubtedly enhanced by the good weather we experienced during the trek. The weather can be very variable, requiring equipment for all four seasons. The sheer scale of the landscape of Patagonia was breathtaking, deep blue/grey lakes, big skies, immense glaciers and the impressive granite towers of the ‘Torres’ themselves. What was less expected was the range of wildlife, especially birds – enhanced by the tremendous knowledge of flora and fauna, geology an d geography of our two guides, Diego and Tomas. On the trek (or the road to Eco Camp) we saw Guanacos, Rheas, condors, various raptors, armadillo, Southern Lapwing, Caracaras, Southern Goose – too many to list. The flora; beech forest, semi desert and flowers were equally enthralling. We saw plenty of puma prints and fresh puma scat – very close to the campsites, though no sightings and the woodpeckers were also being shy. The nature reserve at El Calafate is also worth a visit – you can get remarkably close to the birds. It’s a long way to go for 7 days’ trek and anyone with the time would be well advised to take a bit longer – though in our case work called! From Northern England, I’m not sure I’d recommend the Heathrow/ Madrid/Buenos Aires route we used. Even a slight delay at Heathrow caused an extremely stressful run through Madrid airport. Manchester/Amsterdam/Buenos Aires looks more relaxed, as evidenced by another couple on the trek. That said, the Madrid route worked fine on the return. You need to be flexible in relation to the land transport. We all got a bit frustrated when a 5-hour journey extended to nearer 10 – but closed border routes and scanning the baggage of all the passengers on a double-deck coach are not within the gift of KE or EcoCamp (who act as the local agent to KE). Taking snacking food (but not fresh fruit or veg – contraband) and water on the bus is wise! The return trip was much faster. The food and accommodation at EcoCamp were truly marvellous. Restaurant quality food, quirky dome pods, a good bar and friendly staff. The food whilst on trek was also excellent – including one night when EcoCamp shipped in a chef when they were not confident that the on-site refuge could provide adequate catering. On all but one of the camping nights, the tents provided were very good. On one night we were allocated tiny backpacking tents – which I gather EcoCamp are complaining about on our behalf. This is a long and demanding trek. 140km and max 1200m altitude doesn’t sound too bad. However, the Torres del Paine guidebook recommends 10-11 days; though I assume that this is carrying your own gear. Doing the circuit in 7 days involves 3 long days (10-11 hours), with an additional long day walking up the Ascension Valley. KE rate this trek as ‘7’ which I feel is accurate. The only significant ‘negative’ we felt was that even on the easier days, the pace was fast, with fast walkers getting behind and ‘pushing’ the guide. Despite raising this, the issue remained throughout the trek, with those who like to walk a bit slower or take photos being hurried. Whilst on the long days this is to some extent inevitable, it was frustrating at times. Everyone on the trek was more than capable of completing it – but the speed was often that of the fastest. To an extent this is a result of group dynamics – but perhaps these more challenging treks tend to attract speedy walkers. It’s worth noting that the camping is in the wilderness – but it’s not wilderness camping! At each location there are refugios and the food (dinner and breakfast) is served in these. At all but one you could buy beer and wine – and credit cards were accepted at most, especially on the ‘W’ (south) side of the trek where it was akin to camping next to a large youth hostel. The ‘W’ trek is very popular so enjoy the solitude of the first three days on the north side, leading to the John Gardner Pass and the descent towards the fantastic Grey Glacier. The ‘swing bridges’ are spectacular – but that’s in the eye of the beholder, with some finding them a bit scary! Overall we really enjoyed the trek and met some great people – fellow trekkers, our two guides, our porters and the staff. Any ‘niggles’ are truly secondary and I’ve expressed them only in the sense that they reflect personal experience and help others decide if this is the holiday for them. Thank you to KE, EcoCamp, our fellow trekkers, the porters and staff and especially our two guides Diego and Tomas, for such as wonderful time.
By Neil from Barnsley | 23 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A well paced tour of a fascinating country
Vietnam from North to South
Vietnam North to South covers most of the key points of Vietnam in a well paced journey. It mixes some easy trekking staying at homestays with some fine hotels. There are good short bike rides and a short kayak trip in Halong Bay - perhaps the highlight of the trip. The food was very good throughout with great seafood, fresh vegetables and very tasty fruit everywhere. The local people were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming which is astonishing when you consider the atrocities the country h as experienced in the not too distant past. This is not a difficult trip at all but it is full of interest every day.
By Neil from Hope Valley | 23 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
A whistle stop tour, and a great introduction to wonderful India.
Best of Northern India
A fully escorted tour with an expert guide, we were very well looked after. I have always wanted to visit India and wasn't disappointed. Might be a culture shock if you have never travelled outside of Europe before though. The dirt, pollution, squalor, beggars, overcrowding, smells, sights and sounds are what make it what India is. Add to that the fabulous culture, monuments and wildlife, and the food, Oooo, the food! Vegetarian paradise, meat is on most menus but with everything so tasty you wo n't miss it. I did miss eating fresh salads and fruit though. (Bananas and fruit you can wash in mineral water and peel yourself is fine though.) Alcohol is available but relatively expensive in the hotels and you have to wary of having ice in drinks. Our guide was very good at keeping us safe from any food or drinks which could have been made using tap water, or in a way which could have started the dreaded "Delhi belly" so no one was ill. There is no time in the busy itinerary for a down day, So heed the advice and stay well. Outside of the hotels, you probably won't want to use the public toilets more than necessary. This trip really packs in the sights and there is a lot of travelling on the roads and railways, spending a lot of time on the road. Our vehicle was spotless and very comfortable, the trains, even in 1st class a bit less so, but regard it as all part of the Indian experience and not just the means to the next monument or hotel and you'll be fine. If you are thinking about visiting India for the first time, go for it!
By Andrew from Canonbie | 21 November 2017
Boarding at Lukla
Everest Base Camp Trek

By Jonathan from Staines-upon-Thames | 21 November 2017
Base Camp
Everest Base Camp Trek

By Jonathan from Staines-Upon-Thames | 21 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Good adventure to a stunning part of the world with a lovely group of strangers.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Had a wonderful group (just 10 of us) and a good laugh that made for a memorable trip. Trip was well organised and excellently supported by the Sherpa team, led by Lhapkha, who were very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and attentive. Fantastic scenery and experience even if the route was busy with other trekkers and very dusty at times (you need that buff!). Bedrooms chilly but fine once in sleeping bag, but main dining room warm and plenty of food at meal times. Bathroom facilities often very basi c and not always running water, so you need hand sanitizer and wet wipes. I was affected by altitude, as indeed most of us were to varying degrees, despite good slow pace. Agree with others - take plenty of your own painkillers, Lemsips, throat sweets and Vicks/tiger balm. But you can't but help have a wonderful time!
By Katherine from Shrewsbury | 20 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An excellent insight into different lifestyles and landscapes within Vietnam.
Vietnam from North to South
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Vietnam, the variety of experiences offered was excellent. It was fascinating to see how life for local people ranged between traditional mountain to modern city. Our favourite part of the holiday was walking and staying in the mountain villages, warm welcomes and beautiful scenery throughout. We also particularly enjoyed our overnight junk cruise to Halong Bay and stays in Hoi An and the Mekong Delta. Our guide Nyan was outstanding, he was not only extremely kn owledgeable but had a great sense of humour and quickly developed an excellent rapport with all members of our group. All food was of a high standard and another highlight of our holiday. The only slight negative was the amount of travelling involved, appreciate that this is inevitable to see highlights throughout Vietnam.
By Kevin from Taunton | 20 November 2017
★ ★ ★ ★
Well organized trip trough a beautiful country
El Salvador's Eight
This thoroughly enjoyable trip will guide you through many parts of this small country. Several of the volcano hikes are stunning but can be challenging. Visiting coffee farms, tour of the guerrilla war, and the finish at the beach were big positives as well. Pupusas were great way to experience some of the local culinary flavours. Locals are very pleasant and I felt safe during the whole adventure. Transportation, logistics, hotels well all well executed and no major issues occurred. It was nic e to have the same bus/driver for the majority of the trip. The guide was very good and receptive to requests. Note that this is a small country and many places visited have limited tourism infrastructure (e.g. restaurant choices, hotel amenities, etc). The trip notes underestimated some of the extent of hiking on couple of days. Also, many locals do not speak english and some basic Spanish is an asset if eating on your own in a restaurant (but not a must) I found that the amount of food provided was not enough for me and had to supplement with multiple snacks throughout each hike. We were all responsible for supplying our own water. This would be a great fix to make this trip outstanding.
By Mirek from Toronto | 20 November 2017
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