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Relaxing coastal walk - Our First KE Adventure
Walking Morocco’s Undiscovered Coast
Good Points - Greeted by Mohammed at the airport with cold water which was a nice touch after the delays within the passport control area. Transfers were easy and dinner was ready for us at the hotel on arrival. Aziz the waiter was very friendly and accommodating. The walks that followed were all well planned and easy going for all abilities on every day, we were lucky with the weather too as it was hot every day. The camel drivers were always helpful and Habibe the cook produced enough food for a small army at every meal. Mohammed was knowledgeable and guided the team well throughout the trip. The tents provided for camping were of good quality and were erected ready for each evening, there was even a toilet tent! Each walk contained plenty of rest breaks, sometimes for two hours during siesta time due to the heat. Swimming was there for those brave enough to jump in to the Atlantic. Lunch in the Berber Village home was a nice treat and we were hosted well during our time there. Essaouira was a quaint fishing town / harbour, we were all booked in to a Riad that was quite fantastic after 4 nights camping. The rooms were lovely and spacious and the showers were a welcome addition :) Marrakech Souke guided tour was very informative and our guide knew the 6 miles of old market intimately which was good as it can be intimidating to lone tourists. Our parting meal in Morocco with Mohammed was exceptional, especially the 'Pastillas' which were really tasty, it was a shame that Mohammed wasn't able to stay to the end of the meal due to travelling home. Not so good points - we weren't informed of the need to take water purifying tablets, perhaps we should have researched this further before our trip but there was no mention of it on the itinerary. Hints / Tips - Plenty of wipes Shampoo for sea water use Water purification tablets
By Michael from WINSFORD | 22 September 2015
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Great trip to mostly very quiet mountains
Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria
A very well thought out trip. The busiest mountain was the highest, Musala, which was like Snowdon on a summer weekend, lots and lots of people but it was a sunny Sunday and it's very close to Sofia so easy access for the locals. After that it was much quieter, the Seven Lakes was a beautiful walk, with few people. Maliovitsa was quieter still. It was good to be able to drop straight down to the Rila Monastery, rather than drive for 2 hours round to it, but that was only possible as we had a big group with a driver. The hut at Dark Lake was good and similar to smaller huts in say the Picos de Europa, certainly more basic than the huge places in the Alps, but that is no bad thing in my opinion. The final day to Marble Ridge, Kotelo and Vihren was probably the best day, the 'via ferrata' section is really quite simple, just a horizontal ridge with a big drop off to one side, so it would have been dangerous in the wet, snow or a strong wind, but we had great weather all week in mid September, bright blue skies every day. Our guide, Ivo, always set a good pace and was thoughtful about anyone who may be slower on for example, a section of steep downhill or scrambling, if they were nervous about it. All three hotels we stayed in were very good, the best being the one at Bansko, where we stayed for three nights. All in all a great trip which I would highly recommend to anyone who is used to walking in say the rockier parts of the Lake District or Wales and is able to enjoy being out on the hills for 7 or 8 hour days.
By Adventure from KIRKBY-IN-CLEVELAND | 23 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★
A great trip - despite the weather!
Walking Wild Tuscany
Expected a gentle stroll over rolling Tuscan hills in warm, late summer weather but got full-on mountain hiking in atrocious weather however the fabulous accommodation and wonderful food and hospitality made up for the unanticipated elements! The walking can be demanding - especially if you have a fit group and with some scrambling and ridge walking is not for the inexperienced. Our trip leader, Kathy, was more than capable and also great company. The single-centre trip allows people to miss a d ay's walking and stay at the farm so it can be as relaxing as you want. Tips - bring full waterproofs in case you have as bad weather as I had and definitely bring mosquito repellent!
By Sharon from PAISLEY | 23 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★
Stunning mountains and architecture
Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia

Great chance to do some great trekking and learn about the culture of these unique places. You get off the beaten path, but stay safe and organized with KE. Enjoyed both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan immensely and would definitely recommend it to others.

By Kristine from SAN FRANCISCO | 25 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great group, tough trek, good guide and all the arrangements went well
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
All the travel arrangements by KE went according to plan. Get fit before you do this trek but superb trek and up there with the top 3 we have ever done. Great mixture of culture and trekking. We were worried having a group of only 5 but it gelled well and we had a fantastic holiday. There was some stunning scenery and some Inca sites we wouldn't have otherwise seen if we hadn't trekked. Support staff on trek were excellent and they catered well for us vegetarians with loads of lovely nutritious food. Camping is not for everyone with its cold water showers dodgy loos on occasions but that is part of the trekking experience in wilderness situations. Seriously I am not sure I can think of any improvements I could make. Excellent!
By Mervyn from BRISTOL | 27 September 2015
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New to the Alps - loved it
Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc
A splendid ten days, tough, challenging, interesting. Our guide was excellent, she was encouraging and careful, pushing just enough to secure the timings and ensure we got the best mountain views at the best time of day.Her local knowledge of geology, botany and the general life in the Alps enhanced the experience for all. More than enough food and comfortable beds in a good mix of accommodation, if I were to make a change I would choose to stay high for a couple of extra nights, if possible, rather than descend to the valley and then climb back up again next morning.
By Peter from WAKEFIELD | 27 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An excellant trekking tour
The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek

Was a great / intersting trip with a great team. Everything was fine - nice landescape / nice people !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Andreas from BERLIN | 29 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brilliant well organized walking holiday.
Traverse of the Picos de Europa
This was our first hut to hut organized holiday Grade 7, so the experience was new to us. The friendly greeting and full organization from a very experienced guide from start to finish give us a very enjoyable holiday of the Picos which would be hard to experience otherwise. The days were full and exhilarating and breathtaking. I would recommend it to anyone who has good physical fitness with stamina to walk full days at a good pace for this grade as it is a challenge. The food that was provided was well thought out and wholesome and very satisfying after a steady hike. I would recommend hiking poles for this terrain as it can be hard on the knees and ankle joints with the heights and descents that are expected. Also thin light layers of clothes which can be added and taken off quickly as the days warm up and also can cool down with heavy mist, the lighter in weight the better as two days of clothes and sufficient water is need to be carried on a daily basis. We were lucky with the weather as it was perfect. I would also recommend earplugs as communal snoring can be expected. The Picos is a must for hikers who enjoy breathtaking scenery and to share it with a fantastic group of hikers makes it a very memorable experience. We will be keeping our eyes open for another holiday with KE Adventure next year.
By Janet from WIGTON | 29 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★
A good combination of trekking and sightseeing in a fantastic part of the world!
Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia
This trip comprises of two parts, a week trekking in the northern Fann Mountains of Tajikistan and a week sightseeing in the cities of Uzbekistan. I choose this trip over the Ultimate Fann Mountains (UFT) primarily because I wanted to see more of Uzbekistan, although I would also have liked to do a longer trek in Tajikistan! The scenery on trek in Tajikistan was spectacular. My highlights included the views from the top of the Chapdara and Kulikalon Passes and our campsites at Alaudin and Kulik alon Lakes (Days 3-5). Each night we camped by a river or lake and so there were ample opportunities for washing, even if the water was rather refreshing! I would recommend taking a good supply of cereal bars or similar, as extra food supplies to have on trek. The people of Tajikistan are incredibly hospitable, although the country is very poor and facilities can be basic. In Uzbekistan we visited the cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. Due to the timing of our flights (Tashkent to Urgench on Day 8, and Tashkent to Istanbul on Day 15) we only had very limited time in Tashkent. If you would like to see more of this city then I would recommend booking a day or two extra at the end of the trip. We stayed in the same hotel in Tashkent on Day 7 and Day 14 (for a few hours!) and so we were able to leave much of our trekking gear in Tashkent. My highlights in Uzbekistan included Khiva and Bukhara, and I was glad to have chosen the trip which took in these additional cities as I enjoyed them more than Samarkand (which does have some very impressive sites, but has more of a ‘big city’ feel). Good pre-departure information from KE and quick to respond to queries. Looking forward to booking my next KE adventure!
By Katie from NOTTINGHAM | 29 September 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Every day was absolutely AMAZING!
Chomolhari Basecamp and the Bonte La

This has been the best holiday I have ever had! Festival was fantastic, trek was really fantastic with stunning views everyday. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared the love of his country with us, many stories and made sure we were well looked after. All of the trekking staff were full of smiles and absolutely spoiled al of us.

By Janice from RED DEER | 05 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent National Parks introduction tour
Yellowstone and the Wild West
This trip was exactly as we expected. We had an excellent introduction to some of the American National Parks. There was a lot of driving which was made more comfortable as there were only 4 people on the trip in a van made for 12. The walking was correspondingly not very demanding but after reading the itinerary was as expected. The camping was excellent in Yellowstone but noisy at Grand Canyon. The night at Monument Valley was not our cup of tea but maybe loved by others! The hotel accommodati on was fine. The guide was very friendly and informative, a very good cook and did everything to make our trip memorable. She could,however, have been a wee bit fitter. All in all an excellent trip and a very good overview of the National Parks.
By George from INVERNESS | 06 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
excellent
Chomolhari Basecamp and the Bonte La

Thimpu festival.... excellent Head uncovered was a problem with sun danger. Noted that locals were able to cover with woven cloth wrap that is part of national dress. Would buy and take one next time. Trek ... top quality tent , food , kit and guide. Mules in first class condition and calm. Local company partner superb.

By Adventure from DOVER | 06 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
stunning scenery and excellent organisation
One Week Mount Toubkal Trek
I came on this trip in May when two of the passes were blocked with snow and we followed a revised itinerary. I enjoyed it so much I came back to undertake the full itinerary and it was even better. The gorges and Lac d'Ifni were stunning and the views from the cols and Toubkal summit were exceptional. The days were fairly strenuous (about the equivalent of climbing Ben Nevis each day) but were all the more satisfying for that. Each day was continuously interesting. For anyone fit enough for the Lake District or Scotland the challenge of this trek and Toubkal's 4,167 metre summit is a must.
By Keith from DARLINGTON | 07 October 2015
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Trekking to Toubkal
One Week Mount Toubkal Trek
The whole trip was well organised and planned out. Our tour guide Hassan, was incredible. He was thoughtful, decisive, considerate, knowledgeable and a lovely person. Great food, good accommodation, scenery was spectacular. Be prepared for scree everywhere! Lucky to have fantastic weather, with stunning walks through local villages and towns. This is an excellent walk to undertake. The meal chosen by the guide at the end of the walk in Marrakesh was by far one of the best meals I have ever eaten ...just wow! The only disappointment was the 3 hr guided city tour in Marrakesh, undertaken by another guide. Trudging around in 35 degree heat from street to street while he talked endlessly was slightly soul destroying, exhausting and totally boring. He was agitated whenever we asked questions and tried to cut the tour short by the second hour. A let down, as the rest of the entire trip was first class.
By Delphine from GLASGOW | 07 October 2015

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your feedback and we are very pleased to hear you had a fantastic time in Morocco, which is a favourite destination for KE office staff too. We are extremely proud of our local leaders. Hassan has been successfully leading KE groups for 4 years and is an extremely popular leader. Unfortunately, our own guides are not allowed to conduct tours of Marrakech as these must be taken by guides appointed by the city authority but having said this, most of our clients do enjoy this aspect of the holiday, especially the sights, sounds and delicious aromas of the souk.

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Ismet Inan rocks as a leader
Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

This trip is challenging. And Ismet Inan is a skilled compassionate leader/guide who got us through tough weather and great hikes. Fourteen people did the trip. Seeing and experiencing everything on the description and more. All logistics were flawless. This was my first trip with KE and if all your guides are like this I want more.

By Patricia from VANCOUVER | 08 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Best trek I have ever done.
Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
This was a simply amazing trip. I have wanted to do the Huayhuash trek for a long time and it lived up to every expectation I had. The mountain scenery is unparalleled - every pass (12 in total) we crossed opened up new stunning vistas and great views of the Huayhuash peaks. Val and the crew were excellent at helping the whole group on what wasn't an easy trek physically and the altitude whilst tough made the achievement all the greater! I'd recommend this to anyone who is a confident hill walke r and used to extended time under canvas.
By Ashley from OXFORD | 08 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★
Incredible fun, but lucky with the weather!
Chamonix Alpine Mountaineering Week
I had a brilliant time on the course. I'm an experienced climber so the first day of learning was quite easy for me but I still learnt a couple of new techniques. Glacier travel and small amounts of ice climbing was wonderful, such a beautiful environment! The next couple of days had very poor weather and although the guides tried their best to keep us occupied we did learn some skills, one of the days was spent entirely at the chalet and only half the day was spent learning rope skills. T he weather was too poor to allow us to ascend to a mountain hut to stay the night in, but thankfully it cleared a bit for the final day, allowing us to go up and climb the stunning cosmique arete. It was an incredibly exhilarating day. Though I can't help but think if the weather had been too bad for us to climb on the final day, I would have left feeling quite disappointed.
By William from MAIDSTONE | 08 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Bosnia is a must see
I loved this trip. The food was amazing. The accomodations were fine. The hikes were great. I do think this trip should be rated at least a 6. The exposure is great. If anyone is afraid of exposure this is not the trip for them. The climb of Mt Maglic was 9 plus hours. Some fifth class climbing and very steep with a very steep down that took over 5 hours. The guide Benjamin was terrific. Very upbeat, organized. Always had tons of snacks and very helpful in the difficult parts. Lots of history in Bosnia and there was no one on the trails. A great trip.
By Jane from BUENA VISTA | 08 October 2015
★ ★ ★ ★
Great hikes
Walking the Albanian Alps

Albania is wonderful. It was like hiking in the Tetons and Yosemite with no one around. The group was large at 15 with only one guide. I think another guide was needed. The hikes were tough. The rating should be a 6 at least. I think the routing on the first day should be rearranged to something else. Good food but no snacks available. The lodging was basic and with 15 people a little small for that big of a group. Albania is a great destination and I would like to go back and hike other trails.

By Jane from BUENA VISTA | 08 October 2015

KE Adventure reply

We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday. We agree with you that Albania offers wonderful hiking in genuine wild mountain country. It is a relatively new destination for adventure travel and as such, the choice of accommodation in the mountains is still limited. Most of our groups enjoy their stay with local families and we hope the big hotels do not move in here anytime soon.

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A wonderful weeks walking holiday
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries - Private Bone
Great weeks walking. The diverse landscape was amazing, sub tropical Laurel forests one minute and then dry arid areas the next, mountains and beaches. The hotels are of a good standard and all ( except one) had a restaurant, this was not an issue as there are many places to eat and drink. The weather was good only rained one day and that was the day we were in the forest so we were going to get wet anyway. It can get very warm and humid whilst you are walking. The views on the last day were abs olutely stunning from the top of the island. Our guide was brilliant, he varied the route slightly from the itinerary to show us places of interest that we would otherwise of missed. The tour of and lunch in the vineyard (not on the itinary) was great. Would recommend this trip, just make sure you are fit. This is an island with very little flat areas so most of the walking is either up or down hill.
By John from CRANFIELD | 10 October 2015
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