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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Absolutely fantastic trip to Costa Rica
Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife
We have just returned from an absolutely fantastic trip to Costa Rica (Walks and Wildlife). The organisation was faultless from the moment we arrived. Check in at lodges was always seamless, local guides arrived promptly, our drivers and our guide were incredibly efficient. The travelling between the locations was quite demanding but well worth it as we saw beautiful scenery and an incredible variety of birds and mammals - squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, white faced capuchin monkeys, tapirs, c oaties, sloths, a couple of hundred birds, including a superb quetzal and lots of hummingbirds. Accommodation was as it says in the trip notes, varying from lovely eco lodges to a basic refugio. It was never necessary to share dorms with others and we didn’t need mosquito nets. What absolutely made the trip was our incredible guide, Marcos Pitti. We were so lucky that he was available for this tour. He had a fantastic sense of humour and was just so knowledgeable and passionate about the flora and fauna, the environment, the geography and history of Costa Rica, its place in Central America and on the American continent, the politics, social issues, religion, language, the music. On long journeys he always made sure we didn’t get bored by talking to us about anything appropriate and introducing us to Costa Rican music. He is actually quite a dark horse and it turned out that he is a musician too. On the beach at the Pacific he kept us entertained all evening with his singing and guitar playing. It was really fun! He is a great photographer and quickly focussed on wildlife with his scope and phone, allowing us to see brilliant images. His English was impeccable. He knew all the specialist vocabulary and could also give us the Latin names. Unbelievably, he usually guides in French too! He was attentive and diplomatic and in his briefings he always made us aware of what to expect, in terms of nature of hikes, length of journeys, potential hazards. It’s hard to know how there could possibly be a better guide than Marcos and I hope KE and the local agents realise how good he is! Our drivers, Manuel and then Carlos, were delightful too. They were always with us at meal times and, where possible, accompanied us on short walks and helped us to spot the wildlife. The trip exceeded our expectations in all aspects. We stayed in some amazing locations and met lovely people. It was our first KE adventure, but it will certainly not be the last!
By Christine from Hyde | 02 May 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An adventure of a lifetime!
The Ultimate Everest Trek
What can I say, all expectations were exceeded! This trip was stunning, right from the scenery, the culture and most importantly the people. We could not have been looked after any more, our guides were absolutely amazing. The trek had a good balance of being challenging and fun, just what you want. I really recommend this route, as the main path can get very busy. Highlights were scaling the Cho la pass. Something I will never forget as we trekked up to this wall of ice. I would massively recom mend using KE, everything was organised brilliantly. Thanks all! I will return.
By Luke from Horley | 27 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A thoroughly enjoyable walking holiday.
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries
I was not disappointed to find our small bijou group of 5 including our expert guide, Enekoiz, all of similar fitness to complete each days walk without too much trouble. Having said that a great deal of effort was required and all layers of clothing were needed for the ever changing cloud base especially in the mesmeric cloud forest. With expert knowledge from our experienced guide we negotiated the footpaths throughout the cloud forest and landscapes beyond and immersed ourselves into La Gomer an culture. Enekoiz imparting his local knowledge with enthusiasm as we learned about its turbulent history over the years and about the people and their traditions, for example “el silbo” a whistled language and the use of a wooden pole used by shepherds or goatherds as they traverse the harsh landscape. The walking holiday was made far more interesting as a result of this knowledge. An inspiring visit to La Gomera. Thank you
By Ann from Chesterfield | 26 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great Spring Walking Trip
The Lycian Way
Excellent trip to kick off the year. The weather wasn't particularly warm but it was good for walking. All dinners had a big selection of fresh salads and vegetables which was fantastic. One place did grilled fish, I would suggest having it, perfectly cooked! The trip is graded a 4 but I would make note that the trails can be rocky as it is mainly limestone. I thought that there was a good amount of walking and a few steady ascents. So, get your miles in before the trip to enjoy it. Our guide Ib rahim was excellent. Very knowledgeable about this history and culture. Was my 10th trip with KE and still not disappointed.
By William from Banbury | 25 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
THE BEST GUIDE EVER, THE BEST TRIP EVER, THE BEST WEATHER EVER
The Ultimate Everest Trek
Sonam and his team took this trip to another level. The care and dedication, the organised sunshine every day, the kindness from the team. The smooth running of every day down to meticulous planning. The knowledge of the mountains, the nature and the culture. EVERYTHING was on point. We even were welcomed in to his own home for tea. I have been screaming at everyone I know to book this trip and get out with KE ASAP. If I was allowed (got a 20 month year old toddler) I'd be back next season! Than ks so much. I will never forget!
By Abraham from London | 24 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An epic trek of variety and challenge
Gosainkund and Langtang Trek
This was a multiple first for me; first time trekking over multiple days, first time in Nepal and first time over 3100m. Hence, it was a big personal challenge and brought on a mix of excitement and trepidation. The latter was soon assuaged on arrival by the fact that the trek leader, Raj, was clearly a man of great experience and the presence of many experienced trekkers in the group. The latter included the couple with more than 100 KE trips under their belt who featured in the company magazin e. The trek itself was well-paced and the acclimatisation over several days meant that the effects of altitude were easily managed. The variety of trail conditions, from dense forest to open mountainside to rock and snow, meant that each day was different. The standard of the teahouses obviously varied as well. Some are still pretty basic; wooden cubicles in a small, single storey dwelling with a shared toilet. However, many are now newly built and boast "attached bathroom". Whilst these are hardly luxury en-suites, they do meet basic needs and, if you are quick, you might even catch some of the solar generated hot water. Food was a real surprise. It was much better quality and more plentiful than I had expected. Eating 3 square meals a day is really necessary to keep fit but it was not a hardship. Although it is essential to stick to vegetaran options there is still a reasonable variety of fried rice, noodles, fried potatoes and , of course, Dal Bhat. The latter is always beautifully served and comes with additional curried veg and something called "pickle". I advice caution on the pickle! The trek is a physical, and sometimes mental, challenge unless you regularly walk for 6 to 8 hours per day. There are long ascents, often up steep steps (for a nation with relatively short legs the Nepalese do like a big step!) and some rockly descents. However there are some stretches of relatively level (i.e. contouring up and down) forest and mountain trail which are a real joy to walk along. It is always uneven so you will spend a significant amount of time gazing at the ground or the heels of the person in front. This is rewarded with stunning views when you take a breather and gaze around. Best of all, the pace is slow and carefully set by the trek leader who continually, and subtly, monitors the groups progress. Highlights? Almost too many to recount but reaching the Laurebina La and Tsergo Ri and clearly, and literally, high points. We were lucky enough to see a Red Panda which is an incredibly rare event. That did set the bar rather high but there were plenty of other sightings of flora and fauna that were of real interest. Perhaps, less glamourously but of equal importance in my mind was that the organisation of the whole trip worked really well. I think that is a testament to the experience and professionalism of the KE teams in the UK and in Nepal. So, what of lessons learned and advice to others? First of all, if you are a newbie like me, relax. You are in good hands. Some of the guidebooks tend to major on the possible downsides so don't build an unduly pessimistic view. Remember you have only three jobs: make sure your kit bag is packed before breakfast, choose your next meal and put one front in front of the other. Accommodation is fine but it is unheated and above 3000m it will go below freezing at night. Think about how to keep warm in the sleeping bag. Preparation, particularly fitness, pays dividends. No need to go wild but practising going up steps and how to walk uphill at a slow pace but for as long as possible worked out for me. Would I recommend KE - unequivocally yes but perhaps the words of those who have used them time and again speak more powerfully.
By Neil from Banbury | 24 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lovely hiking on a beautiful island
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Really enjoyed this holiday. La Gomera is peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. The guide Enekoiz is friendly, thoughtful and highly knowledgable about all aspects of La Gomera. The days are well paced and covered varied terrain. The grading of 5 seems appropriate - not too taxing but long enough to make you feel like you've done some decent exercise. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and would like to return one day.

By David from Witney | 23 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Not the Hard way - Everest the Best Way!
Everest the Hard Way Trek
Much like the clockwise kora progression round the Boudhanath, this way round the classic three-passes trek will gain you maximum karmic points. The trip is an absolute gem, and is surely the best way of experiencing the Sargarmatha national park in three weeks without doing any serious climbing. Dinesh, Nima, Non and our keen young porters from Thameserku were absolutely fantastic. Everything you want from guides - enthusiasm, local knowledge, professionalism, and ability to fix things with goo d humour. All the logistics of this complex enterprise were meticulously worked out. All you have to do is walk, talk, admire the majestic scenery, eat loads of momos and Sherpa Stew, and do your best to avoid the Khumbu cough. Top tips: Bring the warmest sleeping bag you can get your hands on. Bring at least four buffs, and breathe through one from Lobuche to EBC to Dingboche. Don't eat the yaks. The Gorek Shep toilets will make good anecdotes. And Bistari, Bistari.... Book this trip now. It is similarly fantasic to K2 and the Gondogoro La. But less 'in tents....' (!)
By Andrew from WINCHESTER | 22 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic family adventure
Jordan Family Adventure Holiday

This was an amazing experience for the three of us. KE Adventure looked after us from start to finish. Our guide and driver were both fantastic. Transport was in a comfortable air conditioned bus with Wi-Fi and even a fridge to keep our drinks cool. Hotels were comfortable. The itinerary for the trip was very good, one long day on the road but that was unavoidable. I have uploaded some pictures from our trip. Would highly recommend if you are considering this trip.

By Jonathan from BRECON | 21 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Gosainkund and Langtang Trek
Gosainkund and Langtang Trek
I have traveled with KE for nearly 15 years and I have been consistently impressed with the detail of their organisation and the quality of the guided I have trekked with. Raj had a great sense of humour with clearly motivated the group as well as all the porters. Raj showed great caring for all his clients ensuring the pace was appropriate for all. He was committed to ensuring everyone was being well looked after and that any issue, however small was understood and addressed. His attention to d etail, especially at mealtimes, to ensure we all stayed safe was consistently applied at every stop. All of his team of porters were friendly, helpful and fun to be with. Ultimately; the group (many experienced KE trekkers) felt that this on one of the best, if not THE best trip they had been on!
 
By Roger from Woking | 20 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Seamless
Gosainkund and Langtang Trek

You made the whole pre trip process easy. The trip itself was well put together. Minimizing any altitude issues. Raja didn't stop! He just kept moving always caring for the group. He kept a good pace and made sure that everyone was safe. He had excellent English which allowed him to give excellent commentary on Flora and Fauna. Raja and the his team were just fantastic. They seriously went above and beyond from the moment we arrived in Nepal to when he dropped us back at the airport.

By Peter from Alberta | 20 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
A small sample of what Oman has to offer- walks, wadi wallowing and tasty food
Oman Adventure Trekking
We undertook this holiday as first trekking holiday after my husbands hip replacement and to see how he coped with his disabilities i.e. some short walks and a couple of longer walks. The walking itself we didn’t find particularly difficult or technical but the effects of heat should not be underestimated as there is little shade on the high ground. There was more driving than I had thought but the drivers were excellent and 4x4 off road was fun (expect bumpy!!!!). The Waddis were wonderful. A s a person who has a phobia about swimming (I can but hate to do so voluntarily) I was not looking forward to the swimming element of the holiday so….much to my surprise… I absolutely loved it…and I did a little sneaky scrambling and bouldering along the way too. A real revelation! Hints for future travellers?…prepare, understand the country you are travelling to and respect its customs BEFORE you go…especially in Ramadan.
By Susan from Lydney | 20 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spectacular walking day after day in Cape Verde
Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands
A wonderful trip, with fantastic and varied walks on the islands of Fogo and Santo Antão, and a brief chance to visit the islands of Santiago and São Vicente (jumping off points for the other two islands). Stunning views and regular insights into local, rural life, courtesy of Odaia, our well-informed and experienced guide. Once in Cape Verde, travel and accommodation arrangements were pretty seamless - the transfers were all fairly short and straightforward. The small group size (just 4 of us ) helped this, but the organisation on the ground was very good. Not so much the TAP/Lisbon airport experience, which included no food on the flight from São Vicente to Lisbon due to a ‘loading error’ in Lisbon, and a cancelled flight on the way home due to ‘capacity issues’ at Lisbon airport, requiring an unscheduled night in a Lisbon hotel. As mentioned, our guide was great, having a confident but sensitive approach, and I especially liked the respectful way he dealt with all the people on the way who were providing us with services. The scenery was more varied than I thought it might be, and every day there was something different of interest, with stunning views. There have been issues with the internal flight schedule, which meant an extra day in Fogo and one less day in Santo Antão, compared with the original itinerary, but we were informed of this before the trip. The extra walk in Fogo was short and rather ordinary, but we were in a comfortable hotel with a decent pool in São Filipe, so spending an extra afternoon there wasn’t exactly an ordeal. You can walk around as a tourist in Cape Verde - on the islands we visited - and no one bothers you, so it’s a relaxing place to spend some time. The islands clearly have a pull for the many people of Cape Verdean heritage living in other countries, and after this trip I have some idea why, as it is a unique place with a strong sense of cultural identity. The walking was steep (ups and downs) in many places, but the walks were not especially long, so I think the KE rating of 5 is spot on. My only disappointment was the food, which for a vegetarian was not great in terms of getting protein, with few decent replacements for meat and fish, which are the basis of every main meal. Often, you are expected to make do with nothing additional, or just a plain omelette. I even had a roll, wrapped and labelled ‘vegetarian’, which contained just butter, to replace a tuna roll as part of a packed lunch. I had to speak to our guide about this more than once and felt this shouldn’t have been the case, given his experience. It was all the more frustrating as my fellow travellers were typically tucking into generous portions of fish, which they said was delicious. As a vegetarian, it feels you are paying the same as everyone else, but getting something of a lower quality. I’m still giving the trip 5 stars, as everything else was great. Try Cape Verde yourself, before it gets busy!
By Timothy from Bradford-on-Avon | 19 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
Stunning sunrises and incredible summit views
Guatemala's Magnificent Seven
What an incredible experience! Highlights were the two nights camping on Acatenango - watching Fuego erupt is an impressive sight, especially at night with the red lava flowing down the volcano side! It’s well worth getting up early both mornings to watch the sunrise over Agua and Fuego, the views are simply stunning all round. Loved the ascent of Tajumulco (highest peak in Central America) and watching the sunrise in the morning from the summit. There are lots of friendly and very well-behave d dogs on Pacaya and Acatenango so it’s worth bringing some dog biscuits with you. The hardest day by far is the ascent of Toliman, it’s 1600m ascent and there is no let up – it’s a tough day’s walking! On the packing list it says to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping mat, but we were provided with these when we got there. Willy (who oversaw equipment) looks after these and they get taken up to every campsite, even if you have your own sleeping bag and mat. It would have been useful to know this beforehand as I could have packed lighter and taken a suitcase (instead of a kit bag which is more difficult to carry and transport). For the camping nights you just need a dry bag with a few overnight things, and your main bag stays in the hotel. The picnic lunches were great, very fresh, and vegan friendly – lots of avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and peppers to make your own sandwich. The lunch options when we ate out were very good for vegetarians and vegans (mostly tapas style with guacamole, refried beans, plantain, roasted vegetables, falafel, tortillas etc). If you’re vegan, it’s worth bringing some snack bars and peanut butter with you as you will need them on some of the days. The hotel we stayed in at Antigua had just the best breakfast (lots of fresh melon, pineapple, papaya, refried beans, plantain etc) and it was opposite The Brewery (well worth a visit for a pint or two of locally brewed beer). I would have rated this as a 5, but the overnight stay at the hot springs let it down – the cabins we stayed in were damp and cold, there wasn’t enough hot water for a much-needed shower, and the vegetarian meal option (a very uninspiring plated salad which I didn’t bother to eat) was very poor.
By Julia from Chesterfield | 19 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A fabulous trip!
Self-Guided Walking: West Lycian Way

Turkey is such a fascinating and friendly place! Everything ran really smoothly, all the drivers and accommodation were great. We all (age range from 14 to 76) had a fantastic week. We loved the varied paths, locations and hotels and the organisation was faultless. The Villa Rhapsody, Montenegro Motel and Beymelek nights were exceptionally good with delicious home grown/local produce and very friendly hosts. The trails were a great mix of mountains, coast and ruins. Would definitely recommend.

By Jane from Sheffield | 19 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A once in a lifetime bucket list challenge fulfilled
The Ultimate Everest Trek
This trip exceeded all expectations. It truly has been a once in a lifetime trip that I will cherish. It has been tough, not helped by my body's reaction to high altitude with me being plagued by headaches in varying severity, pretty much the whole time at high altitude and occasional nausea, but the scenery has been staggeringly beautiful, and made up for any discomfort. I would highly recommend getting off the main EBC trail and avoiding the high numbers of trekkers. This Ultimate Everest Base Camp trip does just that and keeps you off the main trail other than on the return from EBC and forms a clockwise loop so you don't return on trails already hiked other than for a small part. However I would say, that as a very fit 62 year old, I did find some of the ascents to be a lot harder (eg Cho La Pass) (but doable) than I had envisaged from reading the website description. The local support team have been outstandingly good. We couldn't have been looked after by Sonam, Pura and Nima, our guides any better. They have been absolutely wonderful and MADE the trip special. They made sure we were safe at all times, fully supported on the trail and then ensured we had everything we needed at the lodges in terms of food, drink, and comfort. They are a credit to the Nepal based organisation. The lodges were as expected in terms of comfort but I was pleasantly surprised that the food offerings were better than expected. All in all a most wonderful experience.
By Crispin from Winchester | 18 April 2023
★ ★ ★
A nice route but over-packaged
Self-Guided Walking on Majorca
I'm including some info for guidance if you're interested in this. It's the first KE "self-guided" trip I've done. 1. The route, for all but the first and last day, uses the well-documented, well-marked GR221. 2. Accommodation en route is fine, but be aware that breakfasts are only available from 8am in some of the hotels. This can make for a very late start to your day, especially if you're waiting for a transfer. 3. The paths can be very busy especially as the island is very popular with Germa n hikers. 4. The last day is really a bit of a waste of time unless you're really keen on spending time in Palma or in the hotel which is about 10k from the centre out on the holiday strip. All that said, it would be easy enough to improve things. 1. Earlier starts can be had by buying your own breakfast the night before, and using taxis or buses instead of waiting around for the provided transport (which sometimes didn't show up anyhow). 2. You could easily travel direct to the Airport from Port Soller or Dejà on the last morning instead of trekking over to Palma (the "nostalgia train" doesn't seem to be very reliable). This would allow you to do an extra day on the GR 221 between Valldemossa and Déjà which is actually a better days walk than the recommended coastal path between Dejà and Soller. 3. It's not all that easy to get off the main route as there is not much of a network of paths elsewhere, but by starting early you're more likely to avoid the crowds. I'd go back to Mallorca but I would do it completely independently next time.
By Marcus from Winsford | 18 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great scenery with lots of history
The Lycian Way
A great weeks walking in April, with a group of 9 lovely people.The accommodation was varied and traditional but of a good standard ( although Antalya was a little noisy at night) and the food was also very good, with lots of fresh vegetables, salads and fish. Our guide Ibrahim had a great knowledge of the local history and nature and was very enthusiastic with sharing it. We had some long days walking with a varied terrain and the views and scenery were amazing. We were lucky with the weather, as rain was forecast but generally we had sunny warm days, although the sea was a little cold for swimming. This section of the Lycian Way, with its ancient and sunken cities and Chimaera flames is authentic and very worth visiting……….thank you KE, I had a great week.
By Rosemary from Banbury | 17 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A perfect hiking trip
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

This was my first trip with KE Adventure. The trip was well organized and well executed. The accommodation and food was very good. The hiking trails were well stablished and the scenery was great. Our guide Enekoiz was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history/traditions of the island and sharing it with the group. I would certainly recommend it.

By Soheila from Edmonton | 16 April 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic safari experiences
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Walshe
This three days safari was the perfect way to wind-down after summiting Kilimanjaro. Accommodation at the lodges was great - good was food and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a guide - Junga, who was brilliant - and therefore a vehicle to myself. This meant that my safari was very much personalised to me! Junga was very knowledgeable, a great driver (good contacts with fellow guides and really effective at getting us into the best positions to see the action) and a really good bl oke to spend 3 days solidly with! Highlights were: Having a lioness come within 10m of us, watching her stalking for 20 minutes and then seeing her take down an adult zebra. Watching two lions mating. Seeing two lionesses with three cubs. (All above were in Ngorongoro) Getting within 5m of a sleeping lion and seeing so many elephants in Tarangire that I lost count at 200! Would thoroughly recommend this safari experience as an add-on to climbing Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara was good, Ngorongoro was amazing but Tarangire was simply breathtaking…!
By Sean from CATTLE | 14 April 2023
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