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By Sophie from London | 12 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic. We'll run and superbly managed by Miguel our local guide.

Camino de Santiago Trek

A fantastic adventure. The group was brilliant and Miguel our guide was superb. It really was like walking with life long friends. Despite the weather which cannot be guaranteed each step of the way was so enjoyable.
All meals at each stop over were superb. The accommodation was also great at each stop. Only one slight downside was at our next gets stay at the Pension de Rei in Palas de Rei, the bedrooms as well as the entire building were so so cold. All of us found this to be the case. The ... staff did turn up the heating but I spite of that a cold night was had by all.
Overall I would recommend this trek.
Well managed and run.
This being my second trek with KE I would have no hesitation in also recommending KE as a company to book an adventure with.

Thank you
Paul

By Paul from RICKMANSWORTH | 11 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A really enjoyable MtB trip and a great way to experience life in rural Nepal

Pokhara to Kathmandu Mountain Biking

This was a 9 day sustained MtB journey with overnight camping so be prepared for a couple of tough days towards the end of the trip.

It was hot and humid in March/April so we didn't need any warm clothing, even at night. The humidity meant misty weather. We only saw the Himalayas on one day, on the transfer day to Pokhara, but that was a great sight. The trail-side scenery and rural life is very varied and continuously interesting.

The aftermath of last year's earthquake is evident in ... the Gorkha region but it was amazing to see how resilient and cheerful the villagers were. They locals are just so open and friendly despite having very hard lives (particularly the women). I found it quite humbling and would encourage others to go to Nepal and help to restore the levels of tourist spending.

Our group was four riders and five support staff. It was extremely well supported by Katmandu-based Mountain Expeditions. Their bike guide, Pramod, is a top cyclist and all-round great chap. The chef and camping team were very good too.

Thoroughly recommended.

Stephen Olivant

By Stephen from PETERSFIELD | 11 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A fantastic introduction to Central America

From the Pacific to the Caribbean

This trip exceeded our expectations. It was a fantastic mix of culture, history, wildlife and activities (surfing, zip wiring and boarding down an active volcano). We visited beautiful cities such as Granada and Leone in Nicaragua and Suchitoto in El Salvador. We learnt all about the recent political struggles in these countries. However, we all also visited Mayan ruins In El Salvador and Copan in Honduras. The trip is very relaxed and there are opportunities to swim as some hotels have pools ... and we were often staying at the beach. There are some long travelling days however the trip is so well organised that these days were punctuated by stops at interesting quirky little towns or volcanic crater lakes. El Salvador is a hidden treasure, we were often the only tourists staying at hotels and in local towns. The beaches in El Cuco were expansive with few hotels, the sea was warmer than the shower in the hotel. We released 1 day old turtles which was particularly memorable. During the course of the trip we frequently referred to our guidebooks which in my opinion were very negative about Honduras. We did not experience any difficulties on this trip, we went to local bars in the evenings and people were warm and welcoming. We felt safe at all times. Our guide Joaquin was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about everywhere we visited. He took us to local traditional restaurants and in Suchitoto we went to a bar which is frequented by rebels from the civil war which was a really interesting experience. He was kind and responsive and did his best to make our holiday memorable. We have travelled extensively and have been to Central (and South) America many times. However, if you are looking for a holiday which has a relaxed pace with a mixture of history, culture, activities and wildlife. I would strongly recommend this trip. KE have done a first class job putting the itinerary together.

By Sonja from Evesham | 10 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Different experience!

Edge of the Sahara Trek

I’ve always had a preference for mountain landscapes, places where scenery, climate and altitude vary along the way. This new experience has been very different, the uniformity of desert landscape is only broken with an endless sea of dunes, admirable and majestic dunes that are filled with shadows at dusk. The Sahara Desert is different, beautiful and violent; a merciless sun exhausts the hiker, the evening wind comes loaded with sand, sand flowing through tents and clothes that reaches ... everywhere.
A searing and cruel landscape, a vivid and infinitely beautiful landscape that you never forget.

By Adventure from ALICANTE | 10 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent autumn cycling experience

Tour of Gran Canaria

Great road cycling. I hadn't been to any of the Canary islands beforehand. Much more scenic inland than I was expecting. Challenging but doable climbs every day. Excellent local bike hire. A great week of relaxing cycling.

By Neil from Edinburgh | 07 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

6 days of great road cycling on quiet roads under blue skies.

Cycle Cheeky Cols of Costa Blanca

After the surreal experience of cycling through Benidorm at 10 am on a Sunday morning it inland for most of the next 6 days. Brilliant quiet roads. Hard to believe we were so close to the Costa. The Cols were certainly cheeky but never too steep or too long. Relaxing stops for coffees and traditional lunchtime food made for a great experience. Can't thank Jose and Angel enough for everything. Especially the paella. Local bike hire was reasonably priced and efficient. I broke a spoke on the ... first day and had a new wheel on the bike to start riding from first thing the next day.

By Neil from Edinburgh | 07 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A breath taking experience

Inca Trail and Machu Picchu - Private Kalla Group

Our group of 12 did the full Inca trail with KE. We were treated with amazing service and absolute professionalism. Our guide Ruben and assistant guide Luus with a crew of 20 were just amazing continuously surprising us with amazing gourmet style food, making every effort to cater to all our needs. The organization was incredible, and the team was flexible. KE communicated perfectly with all of us. Thanks for a memorable experience.

By Aslam from Houston | 07 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An itinerary jam-packed with unforgettable experiences of a lifetime...

Tigers, Temples and the Taj Mahal - Easter Special - Family

Wow !...what a fantastic experience and family holiday. The itinerary covered so much we felt that we had been away for much longer than the 10 days we were actually in India. As well as seeing those iconic Indian sights we enjoyed the unforgettable experiences of visiting a village primary school (no tables or chairs let alone IPads or computers) where through our fantastic guide, Manoj, the children enjoyed games and singing; and a fantastic evening in Jaipur with an Indian family who taught ... us to cook some of their traditional family recipes. Manoj was fantastic with our 8 year old who, as a result of Manoj's ability to engage with her on a level that suited her, was engaged 100% with what the trip had to offer. It cannot be denied that this trip is anything other than full-on with many early starts and little down time, but the rewards are well worth it... you can sleep when you get home.

By Alan from Hope Valley | 06 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An itinerary jam-packed with fantastic experiences of a life time...

Tigers, Temples and the Taj Mahal - Easter Special - Family

Wow !...what a fantastic experience and family holiday. The itinerary covered so much we felt that we had been away for much longer than the 10 days we were actually in India. As well as seeing those iconic Indian sights we enjoyed the unforgettable experiences of visiting a village primary school (no tables or chairs let alone IPads or computers) where through our fantastic graphics guide, Manoj, the children enjoyed games and singing; and a fantastic evening in Jaipur with an Indian family ... who taught us to cook some of their traditional family recipes. Manoj was fantastic with our 8 year old who, as a result of Manoj's ability to engage with her on a level that suited her, was engaged 100% with what the trip had to offer. It cannot be denied that this trip is anything other than full-on with many early starts and little down time, but the rewards are well worth it... you can sleep when you get home.

By Alan from Hope Valley | 06 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Italian food, walking, history, knowledgable guide. And great Italian food.

Trails of the Amalfi Coast

This trip was active enough to keep us busy and burn off most of the calories. Our hotel was a family run gem where we ate most meals which were terrific. Pizza making turned out to be a wonderful treat both from a leaning experience and a tasty meal. Flexibility to switch our Pompeii visit from Easter Monday to Easter Sunday worked out perfect so as to avoid the overwhelming crowds. Transfers were timely. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. One thing that should be included if ... possible is a visit to Herculaneum perhaps en route from Naples on day one. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend this trip.

By Paul from FORT ANN | 05 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

A great way to see the Amalfi coast

Trails of the Amalfi Coast

The walking was great and the visits to Pompeii and Vesuvius were well-planned. Our guide Giovanni was excellent and he coped well with difficult weather conditions, having to change one planned walk completely. The hotel was not brilliant. The meals were a bit hit and miss, sometimes good, sometimes meagre. The evening meal never included any other drink than water. I would expect to have a hot drink offered to complete the meal as there was no other way of obtaining a hot drink at any time ... except breakfast. Similarly I would have expected a cold drink of some kind to be included in the packed lunches which were supplied.

By Pauline from DERBY | 05 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Up the Cols with Dasterdly and Mutley!

Cycle Cheeky Cols of Costa Blanca

The fabulous four met up Saturday evening at the lovely hotel in Altea after smooth transfers from the airport. We hit it off immediately and became firm friends over the next seven days, guided faultlessly by the wonderful, Jose and Angel (aka Dastardly and Mutley). I cycle at around 15mph and found that I struggled at times but the group were tolerant and the skill of the guides allowed us to work at our own pace in safety. The hills and the scenery are stunning, a real challenge to all of ... us, made even more wonderful by the gorgeous weather and the gobsmackingly smooth roads and respectful car / van drivers.
Accommodation was just right, the hostel in Mellina gave us a taste of the countryside and the villa in Denia gave us back the beautiful coast line that we had started with in Altea. Dasterdly was true to his word, its either up, or down, in fact my Garmin registered 37mph maximum speed, downhill goes without saying! We all made it to the summit of the Col de Rates in our now predictable formation, wonder woman Chloe and Iron man Dave racing to the top followed by a very consistent Neal and then me, grinding it out at the back. We dutifully posted our cards in thee stopomat box and will take our place in the hall of achievers.
Its hard to say what the highlight was, there were so many spectacular moments, one that I will always remember was the look on Dave's face when our food arrived in an amazing restaurant high up in the mountains. Its hard to believe the effect a plate of chicken and chips can have on a ravenous scouser! You just had to be there.
Two of us hired bikes which were excellent quality and value for money. All accommodation had dedicated rooms / space for us to use and safety and security was always ensured. We were catered for at all times, fed and watered whenever we needed it and consulted constantly. They even managed to prize us off the bikes to explore some villages on the way. it is clear that our guides really did want us to have a wonderful holiday and cycling experience.
Each evening we had a briefing, reflecting on the day and planning the next, we all kept thinking it couldn't get any better, but it just did. A massive thanks to Chloe Dave and Neal for being such brilliant companions, and to Jose and Angel for being such fantastic ambassadors for your beautiful country, for feeding us mountains of Paella and couscous, and for generally looking after us so perfectly.

By Helen from WORKSOP | 04 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A beautiful country to trek in.

Oman Adventure Trekking

Oman has some very impressive and beautiful scenery. This KE trip offers a physical challenge at times but doesn't become too technical. Certainly enough to provide a sense of achievement to most folk. The walks are varied and keep your interest from day to day. It pays to have a decent light weight pair of boots and to have made the effort to achieve a reasonable level of fitness beforehand. Packs are light only and weather was great though you need to drink plenty of water. Camp food is both ... generous and tasty. On top of this Hanna was a fun guide who ensured our safety at all times. Throw in some culture, great local food and I thouroughly recommend this holiday.

By Simon from Retford | 04 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing Adventure

My husband & I had a wonderful time on this trek. We encountered sunny days, wind and even rain on our last day of our trek. Our guide, Hassan was excellent. He was able to be very nimble in the itinerary to ensure we had a full experience in the Sahara no matter what nature threw at us. We had very strong winds during our trek so we would definitely recommend the use of buffs and head scarves. The solitude of trekking across the dunes and plateaus was thought provoking; it was also ... exhilarating and awe-inspiring.

By Debra from SPRUCE GROVE | 04 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Awesome scenery and exhausting desert hiking

Red Hot Chile Trekkers - The Atacama Desert

The scenery is spectacular, primarily the multi-coloured desert but also watching the flamingos close up in Laguna Blanca at 16,000 ft.
I found the high altitude desert hiking exhausting, one eight hour, 15 mile day (longer than advertised due to re-routing caused by rain several weeks earlier) without shade being especially challenging.
11 out of 15 strong hikers got up Licancabur, the rest of us chilled out with the flamingos.

By Ian from WESTON | 03 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A great short break, packed with snowy fun.

Northern Lights Snowshoe Safari

Good weather is down to luck; seeing the Northern Lights is down to luck; and we lucked out on both, seeing the Lights 4 out of 5 nights and clear sunny days for 3 out of the 4 days. Even without that, the scenery is stunning and getting off the main trails with snow shoes we hardly saw anyone else, apart from the odd moose. I don't think the trip up to the Sky Station is worth the cost - there are lots of lights up there so it spoils any photography if that's what you're after.

By Alison from Midhurst | 03 April 2016

★ ★ ★ ★

Beautiful scenery, spend some extra time before and after.

Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek

When combined with the Wadi Rum extension and a little time before in Amman this makes a pretty comprehensive Jordan holiday. I spent a couple days in Amman before since the itinerary didn't include that and found that it was worth it. Arriving in Madaba to explore that area before the main group arrived was also a bonus. The Wadi Rum extension was fantastic and floating in the dead sea was a fantastic experience. As far as the walking goes the days were a little longer than I expected but ... manageable. Some walking up rocky dry river beds can be challenging on the ankles! There are a few spots that require careful steps due to exposure but noting serious. Overall a good holiday, I went in early March but if I were to do it again I might choose late march or early April as some of the nights were too cold to sleep outside or enjoy sitting around the campfire!

By Kenneth from Grand Island | 28 March 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Remarkable adventure even for those with limited ski experience.

Inside the Arctic Circle - Skiing the Kings Trail

I have been a skier for decades. Living in USA (Colorado) I ski quite a bit--alpine, alpine touring, skate skiing, and classic touring. I have done week long trips at backcountry huts in British Columbia and had wild descents off of mountains. But I have never had any experience on skis similar to the tour of Kungsleden (King's trail) I recently finished with KE Adventures.

I had never before skied in a high arctic landscape--wild, mostly above treeline, north of the Arctic Circle, with ... temperatures moderated somewhat by the Gulf Stream. I had never done a ski trip with dog team support--carrying roughly half our gear, keeping our packs to a reasonable weight (7kg plus or minus). I had never done a ski trip where while at the huts (actually "huts" were groups of buildings, with bunks, kitchens) I went to a sauna followed by rolling in the snow. I had never had a ski trip where the Northern Lights appeared and put on a helluva show one night. Add to that one very competent guide, delightful and witty traveling companions, two of the most charming dog team drivers imaginable, sled dogs so appealing you wanted to stick one (or two) in your checked bags, and you have the makings of a truly magical trip.

If you can snowplow on skis, and are reasonably fit, DO NOT MISS THIS TRIP. It is that amazing.

By Adventure from GOLDEN | 28 March 2016

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A great trip with excellent leaders

Northern Lights Snowshoe Safari

This was a great trip and it met all my expectations. I wanted to combine dogsledding and seeing the Northern Lights and we did both. The snowshoeing was a new experience as well and this was very good. There were 14 in our group plus 2 leaders, Sara and Johanna. They told us everything we needed to know and were very helpful. You need to be prepared to muck in at the mountain hut as you take it in turns to do all the chores. Two tips for others: (1) practise taking pictures of the night sky ... beforehand with your camera. I could not find the right setting and wasted a lot of time when the Northern Lights were visible; (2) the kit list should mention that sun cream should not be water-based as this will freeze on the face! Binoculars can come in handy to spot the wildlife as well.

By Michael from Alveston | 24 March 2016