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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A good and challenging walking holiday

Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes

This was my second visit to Equador but the trek did not cover any of the same areas I had visited before. I enjoyed the trek very much and, in spite of the limited views on some days becasue of cloud, was impressed by the beauty of the Andes and the people. I felt the trek plan was well thought out and allowed us to acclimatize to the altitude slowly. The hostel/hotel accommodation was very acceptable and the meals offered were plentiful and tasty. My only comments would be that the trek notes were not always accurate and promised views of animals, etc. that could only be seen in the Amazon region, which we were nowhere near. Our guide said he would meet with the local operator and sort that out after we left. Our guide was good and managed several minor incidences during bus travel in a responsible manner. We did think that there were at least two mountain roads where we should have gone up in smaller vehicles, as the mud road surfaces were very poor causing problems. Our driver, however, was very careful and coped very well in the occasional challenging areas. Our guide's English was acceptable but our group contained Norwegians for whom English was a second language and he frequently spoke too fast for them to follow. This was a reasonably challenging trek because of the altitude but most enjoyable.

By Alexandra from Vancouver | 30 November 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

VARIED ISOLATION

Kangchenjunga to Makalu via the Lumba Sumba La

An extremely varied trek, ranging from semi-tropical forests, through bamboo forests to above the tree line trekking. Extremely isolated trekking once past the few villages, not that these, mostly Tibetan style houses and people, were not very interesting to spend a little time in. Some of the days near the pass seemed very short but it was all planned to acclimatise slowly, which meant everyone took the high altitude pass in their stride. Nothing was surprising for such a long trek with a high altitude central pass. The pathways ranged from easy to treacherous and be prepared for very cold nights near the top and don’t go if you have any concerns about vertigo (both bridges and ledge pathways). Extremely well supported trek, with a local guide, sirdar and cook who took great care of us. Any cook that can keep me, a confirmed carnivore, interested in vegetables for nearly 3 weeks is a genius in presentation! Highly recommended for treks away from the crowds. The KE rating is fair, not because of difficulty but more because of the length and isolation.

By John from Yeovil | 30 November 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent Himalaya Trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit via the French Pass

This was an outstanding Nepal trek that I highly recommend without reservation for anyone seeking a challenging but spectacular mountain trek experience. Scenery was superb and varied, progressing through farm countryside, quaint villages, lush forests, and finally above tree-line with vast Himalayan mountain vistas. I felt that daily walking pace, distance covered, and altitude gain were all reasonable. Notably, no client suffered significant altitude problems, only a couple transient headaches . Views before and after the French and Damphus passes were stunning. Hiking was great every day, with numerous waterfalls, scenic rivers, and of course snow-capped mountains. However, I especially enjoyed walking from the Hidden Valley campsite (5120m) to the meadow campsite Yak Kharka (4000m), passing over the Dhamphus Pass followed by a long but stunning alpine traverse and finally a precipitous descent from alpine terrain to meadows. Logistics were nearly flawless thanks to our fantastic head guide (Passang), assistant guides, porters, and cooking staff. Food was tasty, varied, and plentiful. Hygeine was excellent and no one in our group of 7 was sick on the trek. Efficient porters insured that our tents were either already set up or in process of setting up upon our arrival at every camp. Of course, near-perfect weather didn't hurt-- it was sunny every day and no more than a dusting of snow late one day in camp before dinner! Crampons and ice ax not used at all. Trails almost snow-free. Yes, nights at Dhaulagiri basecamp (about -7C in tent) and Hidden Valley (-10C in tent) were cold but tolerable with the right gear. I really think November is the best month for this trek-- slightly colder than October but better chance of stable, dry weather. In any case, days warmed up nicely. After the trek we flew from Jomsom to Pokhara where we toured the International Mountain Museum and enjoyed views of Phewa Lake from the Peace Temple.

By Steven from Albuquerque | 30 November 2017

Crossing Lower Suspension Bridge

Everest Panorama Trek

By Andrew from Doncaster | 29 November 2017

Departing Lukla Airport

Everest Panorama Trek

By Andrew from Doncaster | 29 November 2017

Threshing Rice

Kangchenjunga to Makalu via the Lumba Sumba La

By Charles from Sevenoaks | 29 November 2017

Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro, October 2017

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By Bruce from Victor | 29 November 2017

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WOW!

Annapurna and Bandipur Luxury Lodge Trek

This was my first trek (other than the odd day trip in the Peak District) and it was a fantastic experience and I won't forget it any time soon. Qatar Airways was superb - old-fashioned charm and service. The people (staff and people we met in general) in Nepal could not have been more helpful and friendly. The luxury lodges were good as was the food. My favourite meal was in Pokhara where we had the tradition Dhal Bhat which was served on delightful brass plates/ dishes. I was served more carbohydrates than I'm used to - but that was because of the daily trekking and the body's requirements - so it's best to 'go with the flow'. We had an excellent guide - Rabi Gurung, who helped me enormously and he went the extra mile for our group to make sure that all our needs were catered for. His English was very good and he kept us entertained with his superb knowledge of the mountains, flora and fauna and delightful stories during 'happy hour'. A charming and conscientious guide who is proud of Nepal and was keen to share his knowledge. Do add an hour here and there to the daily trekking timings and the road trip from Bandipur to Kathmandu took us 6.5 hours. Overall the itinerary was good and seemed to have been carefully thought out. A superb trekking holiday with creature comforts which I would recommend to anyone.

By Saskia from Rugeley | 28 November 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cracking holiday. Stretching ride in an incredible country.

Bike Jordan Dead 2 Red

Just back from an incredible 10 days in Jordan. Great scenery to cycle through, great sites to see (Petra and Wadi Rum being the obvious highlights) and a good insight into local food and people. Don't be fooled by some of the distances, the cycling is hard! The first 4 days are 98% on the roads, but cycling a mountain bike makes it harder especially on the 1500m climb for the dead sea to Karak. The last two days are 50% off-road through the desert and 50% roads. The desert bits are great, but there's a few very frustrating kms through the worst of the desert sand. All in all, a great holiday, really well run and great fun. If you like biking and haven't been to Jordan it really is a must.

By Neil from Maidenhead | 28 November 2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

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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 degree 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

The Annapurna Sanctuary Is A Must See

Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

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By Natalena from Keswick | 27 November 2017

Everest Yeti Mountain Home - Breakfast at Kongde

Everest Yeti Trail Luxury Lodge Trek

By Natalena from Keswick | 27 November 2017

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Central American Adventure

El Salvador Volcano Trek

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