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Very impressed
Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary
This was my first trip with KE and I was very impressed with the customer service and organisation throughout the whole process. Having all food included made everything so much easier, especially while trekking in a region with no access to ATMs or banks. Having compared the KE trip with those of other companies, it definitely seemed better value for money.

Accommodation was basic as expected for the location, but the facilities were much better than I had expected. There were ho
t showers available most nights, only ever twin share in lodges. Our guide Rinji was excellent. He was cheerful and friendly, communicated everything clearly, kept us all safe and healthy and checked that we were all well. He organised the food and lodging quickly and efficiently. One of the best guides i've encountered.
By Jo from Romford | 25 April 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A trip to Shangri-La
Festivals of Bhutan
This trip to Bhutan was absolutely delightful. The Bhutanese people were warm and welcoming to us, at our lodgings, around town and at their festivals. Our rooms were comfortable and food was ample and filling. Our guide Nima was wonderful, teaching us about Bhutan and everyday Buddhism. I arrived sick from Nepal, and he gently got me to agree to go to a doctor and arranged everything the doctor recommended.

The festivals in Bumthang were amazing - vibrant, colorful, full of tradi
tions, and welcoming. We weren't treated as outsiders or interlopers in any way, more as special guests. Nima made sure we were dressed appropriately and tried to explain all that was going on.

When we finally bid Hutan farewell and flew back to Nepal, we had a magnificent clear day flying past Everest and other high peaks. The perfect ending to a fabulous trip!
By Beverly from Seattle, USA | 17 April 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
One of the best KE trips I've been on
Vietnam from North to South

The trip was full on! Not much down time if any, but we got to see a large chunk of Vietnam, which was what we were there for! Grade about right. Considering what we covered the trip was very good value. I cannot praise Hoang highly enough. He was knowledgeable, humorous and couldn't do enough for us. Thoroughly recommended!

By Richard from Aboyne | 16 April 2025
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TTT February March 2025
Tigers, Temples and the Taj Mahal
A small group of travellers who generally got on well, and a good local guide in Ajay. We had to wait until the 8th and final included safari drive to get good views of a tiger family, but it was worth waiting. We did an extra safari drive in Ranthambore rather than have free time at the hotel. The other wildlife was excellent particularly the variety of birds. It was great to experience authentic cuisine and Ajay took us to some good restaurants to sample real samosas and thali. The hotels in B andavgarh, Khana and Ranthambore were very good, and close to the National Parks, however the hotels in Delhi were away from the tourist areas and did not allow realistic exploration in the free time we had there. The rail trips were an interesting experience and apart from one all ran more or less to time. The cultural visits including the Taj Mahal would have benefitted from having some free time to explore ourselves. Also the visit to the Taj would be better in the morning when it is less crowded.
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By Alan from Worcestershire | 14 April 2025
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Scotland on steroids!
Fjords and Fjells of the Lofoten Islands

This trip was July 2024.
Blessed with great weather is obviously an advantage in order to see the stunning scenery in all its glory. It's like Scotland on steroids! A great group of people who (mostly) all chipped in with the domestics.helped make a great holiday. Well thought out itinerary. Acccomodation very good. Food good and plentiful. Grading about right.

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By Richard from Aboyne | 11 April 2025
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A 30 year dream has been fulfilled
Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary

Excellent service from start to finish. Our guide and porters were fantastic, as was the itinerary. All bases were covered, a walk through the mountains with a step by step acclimatization programme built in. All food was excellent and no one was ill. Traditional tea houses where cultural and simplistic but met our needs. Just outstanding friendly support all the way.

By Mark from Lancashire | 10 April 2025
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Trip of a lifetime
Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary
This was a trip of a lifetime. Nepal is a wonderful place and the people are so welcoming. The scenery was stunningly beautiful.The visit was set up well with plenty of information available to understand the physical commitment and basic nature of the amenities. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of food, and the comfort & cleanliness of the rooms - though cold nights are a feature of the trip. The team on the ground in Nepal were great. Rinji was a fabulous leader who le d us through the challenges with humour, humility and encouragement. His deep knowledge of the mountains, wildlife and culture really added to our experience. He ensured we all made it through the altitude without any significant problems. I would highly recommend him for future trips! The porters were also great, constantly smiling and always looking to assist where they could. Communications from KE and their local partner were very clear. Overall I was delighted by the trek and the overall experience of visiting Nepal with KE and team.
By Ian from York | 10 April 2025
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Vietnam from North to South
Vietnam from North to South

Helpful advice before departure. Office Staff were knowledgeable, pleasant and efficient with communication. The accommodation was very good and our guide was superb in every way imaginable. Our guide - Could not be faulted. Hoang was just the best- always brilliant, informative, friendly and clearly had group (and individual) safety as paramount, whilst providing a wonderful experience . He should be up for "best guide " award. Can't praise him enough.

By Colin from Cumbria | 07 April 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A wonderful trip
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira

The holidays are so well organised and run. Our guide Nuno was absolutely brilliant. His English was perfect, he was very knowledgeable and interesting, and he looked after us well. We all enjoyed his calm manner and dry humour. Would thoroughly recommend him.

By Alex from Cumbria | 03 April 2025
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Vietnam from North to South
Vietnam from North to South

Our guide Hoang provided a service above and beyond our expectations. His personality, knowledge, and organisational skills are second to none. He always made sure we were catered for no matter how long and late the day was before he rested for himself.

By Paul from Tadley | 01 April 2025
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Excellent
Vietnam from North to South

Excellent food and accomodation. Excellent guide. Excellent variety.

By Charles from Dublin | 01 April 2025
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Vietnam North to South
Vietnam from North to South

A superb trip wonderfully guided by Hoang. While the hillwalking element of the trip was relatively small the variety and experiences certainly were not. While it was a busy trip with little free time I will long remember amongst other highlights the homestays in the jungle, Halong Bay, Hanoi and the sweltering Mekong Delta.

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By Niall from Dublin. | 01 April 2025
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Off the grid in the Algarve
Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

Really enjoyed this trip despite the slightly unseasonal weather. Expecting something a bit warmer and drier. The base for the trek is wonderfully different to most holiday accommodation. Great being able to get off the grid with no mobile signal and limited internet. Great scenery in an area which is still very unspoilt.

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By David from Doncaster | 31 March 2025
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Review of Vietnam North to South 15 March 2025
Vietnam from North to South

Very high end leadership by Hoang Ha, all arrangements, accommodation, transport arrangements were excellent, Hoang was extremely diligint in his leadership of the trip, best leader I have experienced after travelling with a wide range of companies over 30 years.

By John from Dublin Ireland | 31 March 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great trip
Vietnam from North to South
It became clear to me at the outset that KE are a reputable company who do not take 'short cuts' and provide a quality product. The information provided about the trip on the website was very accurate.

The transport provided was of the quality that I expected, that is modern efficient vehicles. The accommodation provided obviously varied due to the nature of the holiday, that is 'home stays in the jungle to
modern hotels in large cities. However all accommod
ation was of good quality. In the home stays I was impressed by the cleanliness notwithstanding the limited resources. The families were also very helpful. All hotels were of good quality, again very clean and comfortable. I was very impressed by the local cuisine with all meals. The food was always freshly prepared, nicely served and with good portions.

My most positive comment must be for our guide. I simply find it difficult to find the words to adequately reflect my appreciation for him. From the first moment he brought us all together as a group. His enthusiasm and desire to assist us was evident from the outside. I also found him to be a sincere and basically a nice man with whom I had some interesting conversations with.

A great trip. Great variety and so much accomplished in the time in question. I certainly got value for money especially when one considers the level of preparation and the logistics required.
By Pat from Dublin | 31 March 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ice & Spires Patagonia - trip of a lifetime
Spires and Ice - Trekking Patagonia
We had the best time in Patagonia. Our guide Luis was fantastic, he looked after us amazingly well. I left my headtorch at the refugio and Luis let me have his! We were very lucky with the weather, lots of glorious sunshine, not too windy and it only rained a couple of times. The scenery was breathtaking and very varied. Beautiful lakes in blue & turquoise and glaciers. On the whole the food was good and abundant. The W-trek was the most challenging at the point that we hiked to the first ca mpsite. It was a long day with a heavy pack, and us arriving in a short burst of heavy rain, soaked through, that took us a while to dry out. Both the Chile and Argentinian sections of our Patagonian trip were stunning!
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By Lesley from Exeter | 29 March 2025
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Not for the faint-hearted!
Climb Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro
We enjoyed the trek up Mount Kenya very much. It was very quiet in the camps, often only our group. The scenery was greener along the way and the summit climb much shorter but pretty tiring! The view from the small plateau at the peak at sunrise was very moving! The approach to Kilimanjaro was altogether more barren but still beautiful. However, summiting Kilimanjaro was extremely taxing. We were tired from the day’s trek, had a short sleep and started for the summit at 11:30pm. It took us 7. 5 hours to get to the top. During this time we were walking uphill in the dark, it was painfully cold so we only had very short rests. It was torture! Our guide was determined we were all going to make it so we all trudged on. We did all get there!
We were pleasantly surprised how comfortable the camps were. Sites were all level and we had sufficiently thick mattresses. We had copious amounts of carbohydrate to keep us going and the food was good. They did a pretty good job coping with some unusual food allergies within the group. Washing facilities were limited as it says in the trip notes and the hotel stays between the two mountain treks was very welcome. The border crossing into Tanzania was predictably tiresome with much queuing!
Our Kenyan and Tanzanian guides were both very good and looked after us very well.
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By Lesley from Exeter | 29 March 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Well organised and wonderful guides
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

Guide Jangbu - An absolute star. Lovely man. Would be happy to do another trek with him.

By Stuart from Ambleside | 28 March 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent experience from start to finish
Everest Base Camp Trek

Excellent guide / well organised / knowledgable and resource full. I can not recommend him highly enough ! Would be a pleasure to be guided by him again.

By Alex from Dronfield | 28 March 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Very well organised
Cycling The Land of Volcanoes

Trip was very well planned, staff were so helpful, use of local people is vital, bikes were brilliant. Very well organised and gave us lots of options for places to visit en route.

By Sandra from Inverurie | 26 March 2025
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