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Amazing trek through picture postcard Switzerland

Via Alpina Trekking - Meiringen to Lenk

A really good trek along the Via Alpina route through Switzerland - the views were absolutely stunning in all directions and we were constantly saying "Wow" to each other! Routes extremely well marked / signposted in addition to the app directions so very easy to follow and logistics seamless with hotels and luggage transfer. Definitely some tough days with long, steep ascents and descents, but there are shorter / easier routes available on most days also to account for potential bad weather. ... Not a cheap place to visit eg bus fares were crazy, but definitely worth it

By Philip from Oxford, UK | 28 July 2025

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Fabulous mountains

Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

Ibrahim was our guide - we were very lucky . He is passionate about his country and gave us loads of information on history , peoples and traditions and wildlife . 5 of us were ill and he took us to drs , made sure we ate and helped in an way he could - a superb guide
The Taurus mountains are truely awesome - sparse , arid and stunning . I feel I need not visit the Grand Canyon as I can’t believe it could be more beautiful . The mountain lakes were magical and warm enough to swim .
The ... first day walk was minimal and we arrived at camp at 2 with nothing to do - KE should arrange a longer first walk as we all had energy . The next two days were pretty walks but nothing special for experienced walkers . Cappadocia walks were fabulous - a real other world and I have never seen anything like it - well worth every moment in the heat of 34 and again Ibrahim went out of his way to help us and to give loads of history and information . His enthusiasm was infectious

Camping and hotels were good but food was totally appaling and inadequate - not suitable for 7-10 hour treks . We had to ask fur porridge and were given a bag of oats and hot milk . Three x we had eggs in the morning .
Lunch was exactly the same - bland cheese , tinned aubergines/ beans tuna - cake in a packet and a chocolate bar and juice drink and piece of fruit . No meat and monotonous as was dinner - virtually the same each night . I counted the meats the vegetable stew one night - 3 morsels - after a 10 hour trek . When we did have meat - that was it with pasta - a meat stew - apart from the day after we complained . Every night bar one - dessert was watermelon . The cook was lovely but he either had no idea or had been given a minimal budget . KE NEED TO SORT THIS -the fact that I was ill was only aggravated but the poor food and diet offered . The evening food was booked at the hotel - a set menu and very very bland and boring . The only good food was when we had lunch out in cappadoicia and the final day of the trek - Ibrahim took us to amazing restaurants and cafes
For this reason I have given this a 4 star and i I’ll suggest anyone planning to book , first check with Ke If this has been sorted
Also — FYI- KE do not help woth arranging hot air balloons but the hotel can do this easily . Ibrahim was amazing in that he helped us to see shows - The whirling Dervish , that we wanted to see

By Kanika from Taurus mountains - turkey | 28 July 2025

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Kanika. We are pleased that you had a fabulous trip with a great tour leader. It is most usual for us to receive complaints about the food on any of our trips to Turkey and, as you will be aware from our private correspondence with you, action has been taken to ensure this does not happen in future.

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A superb trip to a wonderful country

Salt Flats and Volcanoes of Bolivia

Our trip to Bolivia was full of amazing destinations and experiences. Lake Titicaca was magical, the Salt Flats unbelievable and the walks in the mountains, although high at 5000 metres were unmissable . Our group was small, very friendly and our leader Juan was a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our accomodation was varied and always good and transport between destinations comfortable and very safe. This is a tour we would not hesitate to recommend and like us you will thoroughly enjoy.

By Alyson from Truscott Cornwall | 22 July 2025

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The Portuguese Way

Walking Camino - The Portuguese Way - 2 Weeks

The walking holidays provided are well graded on their degree of difficulty. The arrangements are clear and straightforward. Finally the KE staff are friendly and helpful. The accommodation was consistently very good throughout the holiday. All four of us enjoyed the walk, in a part of Portugal and Spain, which we hadn't previously visited.

By Paul from Norwich | 21 July 2025

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Highly recommend

Classic Haute Route

Would highly recommend the trek and KE's organisation and support throughout. Pre departure support from KE team very efficient and helpful. On the trip, logistics by local agent very well organised, guide highly professional and knowledgeable.

By Lindsay from Worthing | 21 July 2025

★ ★ ★

Not for Beginners

Svalbard Sea Kayak and Hike Expedition

This is a really great trip. [KE's local agent] are hugely experienced at running wilderness trips in Svalbard. It was a tough but memorable trip providing wildlife and arctic experiences like no other. However, this is not a trip for inexperienced kayakers. If you want to learn to kayak, would you choose the arctic as the place to get instruction, and would you expect to be paddling a fully-laden kayak on one of your first trips out? . 4-6 hours of daily kayaking in cold temperatures would ... be demanding for any experienced kayaker. With only one guide for 12 people, it was difficult to keep the group together and safe in difficult conditions. In fairness, even the beginner kayakers got the hang of things by the end of the trip- especially when paired with more experienced kayakers. In our case, arctic winds meant daily kayaking wasn’t possible, so we did more hiking. The hiking was fine, and we learned a lot from our guide on all of our day trips. Highlights were kayaking in the sunshine amongst the sea ice at the base of a glacier. A day hike gave us a wonderful experience with reindeer, arctic foxes and birds. It was a privilege to be in their world.
We didn’t get much fresh fruit and veg - this was understandable given the logistics of transporting and cooking the food. Packet (dehydrated) food was often the best practical option when we got back from a trip and needed to eat hot food quite quickly. It was a huge undertaking for our solo guide - and he did admirably. One of the big constraints of having only one guide was that we all had to do the same thing at the same time - so someone with an injured hand had to complete each day trip in the kayak as there was no other option. The kit list provided by KE was too general and at points contradictory. They need to be more specific about what [the local agent] provide (they have been running these trips for years). Personal kit needs to equip you for winter conditions - although it can feel warm in the sunshine (and the mosquitoes bite) , when it rains, or the winds howls in over the glacier, it feels very cold. Likewise, although you won’t be camping directly on snow, the permafrost a couple of feet beneath the tent means you’ll need a good thermal layer for protection. 24 hr daylight is a key feature of the trip, which coupled with polar bear watches means you take your sleep when you can.
We didn’t get to Barentsberg as they had to use alternative transport ships for both the outward and return journeys. This was a big disappointment.

By Carole from England. | 21 July 2025

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Carole. We are very pleased to read that you had a truly memorable trip. KE's local agent in Svalbard describes this as a 'beginners' trip. However, we have taken on board your feedback and have now made it a requirement for future participants to have a familiarity with the techniques of kayaking. We have also reviewed the equipment list in light of your feedback for which, many thanks.

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Stunning location, well organised and led

Icefjords and Remote Villages of East Greenland

A real adventure with beautiful walks and boat journeys. Also an interesting insight into the remote villages, with people living at the fringes of where habitation is possible and facing the challenges of modernisation. We were very well led and the cooking was excellent, in a region where plans and items in the stores aren't always predictable. A great group to be with and lots of good memories from the trip.

By Cara from Chester, UK | 21 July 2025

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Ausangate and more

Ausangate Circuit and Machu Picchu

We had an outstanding trip. Ever Sumag, our wonderful guide, was so kind, flexible and knowledgeable. He found ways of adapting our route and plans to align with what we enjoyed - including a memorable sunset on Rainbow Mountain and moonlit return to our campsite. The whole team, including cooks and horsemen, were like one family and we will never forget them.

By Anna from UK | 19 July 2025

★ ★

Challenging but Rewarding Trip but “This is Africa”

Victoria Falls to Cape Town

This trip has the potential to be amazing, but it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted. The cycling is fantastic and scenic, but very tough at times. Fortunately, the crew gives you regular breaks depending on the terrain. Camping is also hard work, especially after a long, hot day—putting up your own tents can be tricky. While the trip notes suggest optional help with camp duties, in our experience, we were expected to put up and down tents ourselves. Thankfully, our fellow travellers ... were a good group and the camaraderie to help each other made a huge difference, especially if someone was feeling unwell.

Health and Safety Considerations:
We recommend avoiding drinking the local water (it is definitely not filtered and the water containers are not sterilised!!), filter bottles got blocked after 4 days. Four out of eleven in our group got sick. After that, we switched to bottled water, which wasn’t ideal for the environment but was safer. First aid support was minimal both in quality of equipment and training of staff, so carry a well-stocked personal kit and be prepared to use it. Also to note that our canoe trip along the Orange river included a guide who could not swim – this we only found out when one boat of the party capsized!!

Food:
Meals were ok. Breakfast was very basic, and dinner wasn’t until 7:30 pm, which left us quite hungry after cycling. Lunch and dinner were reasonable, and it was relatively easy to buy extra snacks along the way. Most of us still lost weight during the trip!

Highlights:
The wildlife encounters were unforgettable—seeing elephants bathing in the wild, herds of zebra and antelope, and even giraffes while cycling was surreal. A special mention to Rea, who patiently rode at the back while we stopped to take it all in.

Logistics and Support:
Keeping up with the group turned out to be manageable, and we didn’t have a guide at the front for much of the trip. Luckily, the roads were straight and the truck stopped frequently, so navigation wasn’t an issue. However, the overall support from the guides felt lacking.
We got stuck in floodwaters at the start of the game drive, this was despite warnings from other park rangers who were travelling in the opposite direction. We therefore missed out on wild camping and further game drives. Our tents were stuck in the support truck, and we had to return to Audi Camp. No compensation was offered, which was disappointing.

Final Thoughts:
Africa is stunning and the experiences can be incredible, but you’ll need to be more self-reliant than you might expect. Safety was a concern at times, and we didn’t always feel well-supported. Thankfully, our group bonded strongly, and that made a big difference. Think carefully about your comfort with risk and independence before booking this trip.

By Gary from UK | 16 July 2025

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Gary. We are pleased that you found the trip rewarding despite the challenges. As you know from our direct correspondence, we have addressed the concerns you have raised in your feedback.

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Inca Trail

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This was our second trek this year with KE following La Gomera in January, and we again had an unforgettable time. Any pre-trip questions were answered promptly and satisfactorily. Airport/hotel transfers were efficient. Our extra days in Cusco before and after the trek were a (photographic) joy. And then there was the trek itself: while tough at times (altitude plus the steep, stepped trail in places), it was all worthwhile for the mixture of landscape and Inca culture/history, culminating in ... arriving at the Sun Gate, gazing onto Machu Picchu for the first time and then being able to spend the afternoon and the following morning there, Though busy, it never felt crowded – except at the bus stop, although even that was an incredibly efficient operation. But the success of the trip was also, and especially, down to our excellent guide Uriel (so knowledgeable and friendly and with such a great sense of humour) and our outstanding crew of porters and cooks. It’s often the little things that set the tone and stay in the memory; for example, our crew introducing themselves to us (we returned the compliment!) at our first campsite, the individual bags containing our snacks on day 1, and the bowls of hot water delivered to our tents at the beginning and end of each day . Did I mention the food? Our 7-strong group contained omnivores, vegetarians, pescatarians and a vegan. All expertly catered for with a tasty and varied menu of meals. Tempted? You won’t regret it!

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By Leslie from Kendal | 15 July 2025

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Always exceed expectations

K2 and Concordia

Our guide Bart is an expert on the Karakoram. I am delighted that he led the trip. He is upbeat, motivational and also caring. He did so much to keep the group happy over the course of the 3 weeks. It was a tough trip and this was reflected in the grade. The food was good considering we were camping for 14 days.

By Deborah from London | 15 July 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trip of a lifetime. Fulfilled. Thank you Bart & KE.

K2 and Concordia

This was a trip of a lifetime for me. I had wanted to go for a long time. I found the KE process very helpful from the outset from advice about the visa etc to booking very easy. The actual trip was great. I achieved my objective off getting to base camp. The guide Bart was great. The food excellent. Overall a very positive experience thank you.

By Wendy from Bicester | 15 July 2025

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Julian Alps to Triglav

Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

It was a great experience - a real sense of adventure; good guides (Masa and Vladimir) and good company; wonderful landscapes.

By Nick from Brighton | 15 July 2025

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Beautiful islands

Fjords and Fjells of the Lofoten Islands

Honestly - I am having a hard time choosing between Charlotte Markus and the famed Lofoten Islands - not sure which was better!!!! She was PERFECT - excellent guide, cook, and helped me so much on the challenging parts of the hikes plus gave me excellent technical instructions and tips to make my experience easier and better.

By Sudie from New York | 15 July 2025

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Classic Haute Route July 2025

Classic Haute Route

Excellent trip and great support from our guide Mark Charlton. Scenery was amazing and we experienced all weather conditions from hot and sunny, to thunder & lightning, and snow storms :-). Each days pace was comfortable and steady, huts were comfortable with good food options provided. Would highly recommend

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By Breda from Ireland | 14 July 2025

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Walking in the Balkan Borderlands

Lazar was an incredible guide. He was patient. personable, funny. He helped people with their bags. He didn't get frustrated when answering the same question multiple times. He made slower hikers feel like they could go the speed they needed. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the people. I can't praise him enough for the job he did.

By Alexander from Missouri | 13 July 2025

★ ★ ★

Harder than expected, but a spectacular hiking area.

Trekking Austria's Dachstein Circuit

Unfortunately we were forced to abandon the holiday after two days walking due to (minor) injury, but based on those two days we would say that this trip is harder than the trip notes and the 5 (moderate) rating would suggest. It appeared that the paths had suffered some storm damage and in places they were tricky to negotiate which meant that we took a fair bit longer to complete the walking than the trip notes suggested. This contributed to our decision to cut the holiday short, together with ... the very wet and stormy weather. The trip is advertised as an alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc, but we have done that trip (my husband twice!) and would say that this is harder. We are, admittedly, in our 60's, but have done a lot of walking in the Alps and elsewhere, so we thought we knew what to expect. Having said that, this is a really spectacular area, and we intend to return some time.
Travel from Salzburg to Gosau is very easy using the excellent Austrian public transport system, and as we stayed in Salzburg for a night on arrival we were given a guest card which also paid for the cost of the transport to Gosau. The hotels and mountain hut that we stayed in were comfortable and welcoming. Who knows, had we been able to continue, we might have rated this trip a 5!

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By Caroline from Oxford, England | 13 July 2025

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your review Caroline. As you know from our direct correspondence with you at the time, we were very sorry that you had to abandon your trip due to Steve's injury. We tend to agree with you that had you completed the trip you would most likely have rated it 5 stars. We hope Steve is recovering well and that you will both soon be back in the mountains.

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Trekking the Ridges and Summits of Bulgaria

Trekking the Ridges & Summits of Bulgaria

It was a very good trip: very good trekking, beautiful landscape, amazing scenery, a good group and tour leader. Maya was a really good tour leader who took good care of the group as a whole and individuals if they needed any help.

By Terje from Copenhagen | 12 July 2025

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Secret Switzerland - Tour des Combin

Secret Switzerland - Tour des Combins

Trip was as described in KE information and notes. Our guide was a lovely lady, calm, capable, friendly, knowledgeable and interested constantly in the flora, fauna and history of where we were. Accommodation and food were good. KE staff were helpful on the phone.

By Kim from Wales | 12 July 2025

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Beautiful Armenia

Armenia's Trekking Highlights

KE Adventure delivered another fantastic trip, this time in Armenia. The itinerary was well-planned, striking a great balance between culture, hiking, and camping. Our tour guide, Mariana, was incredibly knowledgeable and a wonderful ambassador for Armenian culture. She worked seamlessly with our hiking guide Gor, and the team dynamic was great. The food (while camping) was also delicious, thanks to our talented chef Srbuhi.
The first half of the trip went smoothly, but the second half's ... hiking and camping segment was impacted by the weather. On the second day, we woke up to heavy mist, which delayed our departure from camp by nearly three hours. However, we made the most of it by gathering in the main tent, enjoying coffee, tea, and cakes, and sharing laughs together. It was a great bonding experience. And we manage to complete the planned hike despite this delay.
We visited some stunning monasteries and got to sample delicious local food and wine. It was apricot season, and the local apricots were incredibly sweet and juicy - a real treat compared to the ones you'd find in UK supermarkets! The scenery was breathtaking too, with beautiful flowers carpeting