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An absolutely fabulous trip

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

Costa Rica is a beautiful country with an amazing array of wildlife. The trip took us on a superb adventure with an itinerary that showcased the diversity of the National Parks. Kimberley, our tour guide was absolutely fantastic. Her love for wildlife was shared with us, identifying all the birds, mamals and insects we encountered or just heard. We were lucky to see Toucans, the Quetzal, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, four different kinds of Monkey, Sloths, Scarlett Macaws, Hummingbirds just to name a ... few! Kim has an extensive knowledge of Costa Rica and her enthusiasm shone throughout the whole two weeks. Kim certainly made the trip an adventure to remember.

By James from Keswick | 20 March 2019

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Asset strips the best of Madeira!

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira

KE planners get top marks for a superbly well thought out programme that selects the best and most diverse walks in Madeira. I loved the variety and the way we stayed in different parts of the Island. Our guide Roberto was outstanding. Yes, these walks are adventurous and most need a head for heights however all our group of 60 year olds coped fine and got on great.

By Peter from Keswick | 19 March 2019

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Cape Verde

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

Ive walked on Madeira and the Cannaries and this holiday ups the ante a notch. The grade of walking has enough content to suit an experienced walker but is well within the remit of any able bodied walker.Some of the descents are steep and if you use poles these will come in handy. On first glance some of the accommodation looks underwellming, but stepping inside opens up a whole different perception. All are spotless and some of the rooms are massive, though this can be a lottery. Food is fresh ... local produce served in vast quantities. (the corriander pesto at Vila das Pombas, Paul. is one to look out for). One word of warning, if youre addicted to your phone/tablet then this holiday is not for you.

By Neil from Hyde | 19 March 2019

Cape Verde

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

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By Neil from Hyde | 19 March 2019

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Magical

Secret Sierras of the Costa Blanca

Walking in the Spanish mountains with our lovely guides Jose Miguel and Nicola was a liberating experience. I always felt wonderfully supported when I was struggling up hill and also really appreciated learning all about the local flora and customs. The paella Jose Miguel cooked ( a special vegetarian one) was delicious. His leadership skills were phenomenal and my walking companions extremely friendly and considerate.

By Susan from London | 18 March 2019

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Enjoyable Snowshoe Trip

High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Holiday

Very enjoyable trip even though we were all geared up for cold temperatures and the weather decided to act as if it was summer. First couple of days we were hotel based and typically of the French, the food was excellent, even had a greater surprise when the guide pulled out a bottle of wine to help digest our ample packed lunches. The mountain hut was situated in the Spanish Pyrinees making it the ideal location to take in the breath taking scenery . A very enjoyable experience which was ... enhanced by all who participated and a big thank you to Guillaume our guide who made this trip extra special.

By Barrie from Pentre | 18 March 2019

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Outstanding trip to Antarctica

Quest for the Antarctic Circle

I had exceptional weather for this trip, which helped - loads of sun, little wind and calm seas. But even with average weather, this trip is simply wonderful. The Antarctic experience is like nothing else, the scenery stunning, wildlife amazing - truly the trip of a lifetime, a much overused term but in this case, totally applicable. The ship and its crew are excellent in every way, totally professional, caring, knowledgeable, friendly, I have nothing but praise for the way the trip was ... executed. The lectures while sailing are first class, well presented and very relevant on many topics. The food is exceptional, even after 14 days at sea. The facilities on the small ship are first class, satellite internet, sauna and great cabins. Landings on the Zodiacs are outstanding and totally professionally carried out, despite some bouncy seas at times. As a result of this trip, I am now minded to go to the Arctic sooner than later.

By William from BISHOPS CASTLE | 13 March 2019

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Excellent, active and varied week from bustling city to stunning mountains

Mount Toubkal in Winter

What a great week - time to explore Marrakech, stop over in an interesting Berber village, fabulous picnic on a lovely acclimatisation walk then 4 days in spectacular mountains including 2 x 4,000metre peaks! The 2 peaks were 7 hour days of pretty tough walking through stunning scenery to achieve high tops with far reaching views along the Atlas range and South to the desert and North to Marrakech. We had a great cohesive group lead by Hassan and Rashid - both excellent guides - this was ... Hassan's 147th time to the summit of Toubkal - but he still was full of enthusiasm! And - the food; well this was excellent in Marrakech, in Imlil and in the refuge - great fresh ingredients expertly cooked - I am now a big fan of Moroccan food! It was cold, it was windy, it was true winter conditions - but inside the refuge the fires kept us warm and cosy - except in the basement toilet/shower areas. This really is a great value trip to a wonderful country - highly recommended - but be sure to take warm gear!

By Michael from Boat of Garten | 11 March 2019

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Sunshine in February

Walking Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring

We wanted a week of sun with some walking in February and Lanzarote turned out to be the perfect choice!! Definitely the best way to see the Island - We hardly saw a soul!! Interesting walking with the volcanoes to see. The lava fields were fascinating. It was also very interesting visiting different places each day after the walks. Our guide Andy was very considerate and friendly and had a good local knowledge. We had a great group of travellers with us and feel inspired to walk on the other ... Canary Islands now!!

By Sally from Northiam | 08 March 2019

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Interesting walks on a varied island, passionate local guide.

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Knew very little about La Gomera before we went. Knew a lot more with our passionate guide Enni to lead and share his local knowledge of culture and geography of the island. Fascinating cloud forest on one side with scrubland on the other. Accommodation was comfortable and meals were mainly local cuisine with huge portions! Packed lunches excellent. Was quite hot even in late February so recommend some type of camelbak to keep yourself hydrated without having to keep stopping to grab a drinks ... bottle.

By Melanie from Newark | 07 March 2019

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Pickup muddle at airport Not what email said. Snowshoeing good, good hotels/food

Snowshoe Traverse of the Chablais

These days it seems everyone is vegetarian/vegan. If a carnivore make sure you put dietry requirement: eats meat and not too much fish! You could be cheesed out or overfished, also resulting in chicken every day - also not ideal. Another way of putting it: carnivore with variable diet? In HOT weather ensure rucksack is big enough to take all winter clothes as well as the equipment provided on arrival. Shovel, handle, probes and a shared around tent or two with your stripped off clothes can make ... life tricky stuffing everything in with your unused snow goggles etc. Consider your backpack.

By Christine from Stevenage | 05 March 2019

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An old man ticked one of his main bucket list things to do by trekking to EBC.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Had an amazing time achieving a life long dream and walking into EBC. I would recommend KE to anyone; the professional team ( Kami and his team ) not only made us so welcome but brought us up the mountain in a planned controlled way so we had no altitude issues. We met others on our trip who went up a day faster than us and we met on the way down and they were definitely suffering from altitude. Although cold above 4,000m I would recommend Feb ,no crowds air is so clear, views breathtaking. If ... a 62 year old with a tin hip can do it, anyone can. Nigel

By Nigel from Malmesbury | 04 March 2019

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Excellent holiday.

The Best of Chile - from Atacama to Paine

Great holiday. Perhaps a bit too much travelling, but to see everything, that is necessary. Shame the group were split into two flights on our final journey to Santiago, which made the last night on holiday late and disjointed. Two out of three guides were quite excellent - the third appeared to still be learning. I do want to go back and see more.

By Donald from Sherington | 04 March 2019

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Fascinating and challenging walking holiday

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

This was a really well run, interesting trip, taking in much of the island with a local guide who is passionate about his land, it’s culture and history. The hiking was fairly strenuous and we covered very varied terrain. It as paced well and our guide made sure everyone was well looked after. We stayed in several different paces, all of which were comfortable and pleasant. I would highly recommend this trip for those interested in the fascinating terrain of La Gomera which includes cloud ... forest, craggy ridge walking, black sand beaches and many steep ravines.

By Bernard from London | 04 March 2019

Turkish Delight in May, 2016

Turkish Delight – Cycling in Cappadocia

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By Tim from Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada | 03 March 2019

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A brilliant travel holiday, but with perhaps too much travelling for some.

The Best of Chile - from Atacama to Paine

The whole trip for me involved 11 flights which would be too many for some. Santiago, the Atacama "desert" and the time in Patagonia were brilliant, but given the choice I would exclude the Lake District as it lacked spectacle, and more time walking in Patagonia would be more worthwhile. Overall it was very enjoyable. Chile is a great country to visit.

By John from Sheffield | 02 March 2019

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Undiscovered Tenerife & Pico Teide

Walking Undiscovered Tenerife and Pico Teide

This trip I did was in mid January. What an amazing week of walking it was. The weather was sunny, but when up in the mountains it did feel bit cooler when the wind blew, only had one day where it rained at start of our walk, but it didn't last long. The walks are very manageable with the walk up to the refuge on Teide was the harder one as the last part is quite steep. The views are amazing with fantastic views of the coast & the landscapes change in the different areas you are. Its ... amazing how green the north of the island is with beautiful colours of flowers & the different types of foliage. The food is plentiful, traditional & excellent, lots of the food is grown on the island inc. bananas, tomatoes. The guides we had were fantastic, their knowledge & enthusiasm for what they do makes the trip worthwhile. Its pretty cheap out there as I didn't spend that much money. Overall I would highly recommend this trip.

By Neil from Rochester | 28 February 2019

Undiscovered Tenerife & Pico Teide

Walking Undiscovered Tenerife and Pico Teide

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By Neil from Rochester | 28 February 2019

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Well organized and lead

Mount Toubkal in Winter

Our winter trip to Toubkal was a great experience. great group , good weather and an interesting itinerary.

By Martin from Canmore | 27 February 2019

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Sweat!

Walking Cuba's Wild West

This is a varied week with the tourist highlight of a Cruise in a '57 Chevvy around the streets of Havana at one extreme and a basic lodge in the hills Mil Cumbres at the other extreme. All the B&Bs are good (casa particulars). They all follow strict government guidelines so you have EXACTLY the same breakfast every day at every location. The hosts are friendly and the whole island seems to want to help. Our guide Jamie and driver Effrahim were up to the usual high KE standard with ... everything going like clockwork (even when it probably wasn't!). Staying in the countryside around MC and Vinales you get to see the real Cuba, its horses and ox carts, beaten up cars, terrible roads but plenty of bars to sample mojitos (you will learn to love these!). The highlight for me was the ascent of Pan de Guajaibon, its less than 1000m but its really steep and doing it in 90F plus 100% humidity will tax the capacity of your camelbak. I drank 3 litres that day. I didn't take poles but I used a broken branch instead. Things to consider in Cuba: Mobile phones dont work. WIFI access is patchy and you need a Nauta card to access the internet. Some casas have cards, dont bother queueing at the booths in towns. You will see queues a lot as basic goods are rationed. The queue outside a shop/bank will be to join the queue inside the shop/bank. Money: ATMs are few and far between. Cards are not accepted in shops/restaurants anywhere. Take cash. I was able to get extra cash from ATMs with my debit card. Tell your bank you are in Cuba - they wont be able to reach you by phone to check! Don't expect to be able to top up things you have forgotten. We could not find any DEET/insecticide or tampons anywhere. Cuba doesn't do spicy food. The closest we got was a bottle of Tabasco in Mil Cumbres. Stuff happens on treks and ours was no exception. One walk in the countryside was interrupted by a flooded road (100m of deep water over mud). A local gaucho showed up and gave us a ride on his horse to the other side. Just 1 CUC each. Thats why we keep coming back for more.

By Paul from Keswick | 27 February 2019