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Pura Vida Costa Rica

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

Overall an excellent holiday with a good group of people who got along with each other. The guide and driver were both excellent and easily joined in with the group.

By Eric from Peterborough | 09 December 2025

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Exciting and extremely well organised

Around Manaslu Trek

By Jane from Blandford Forum | 09 December 2025

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Accessable mountain wilderness

Mount Toubkal in Winter

Loved it

By Jill from Horsham | 09 December 2025

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Incredible journey through southern Africa

Ultimate Overland - Coast to Coast Southern Africa

This really was an incredible trip that packed lots in. A great way to see the varied landscapes of Southern Africa and experience the wildlife, including the big 5 close up! There's a lot of driving, putting tents up and down - but it's worth it!

By Jane from Salford | 09 December 2025

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Pick up a Toucan

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

Overall a good package to see the wildlife and people of Costa Rica, you travel by bus to many different locations and experience most of the differing climates and natural habitats. The walks are not hard by distance but the ground is usually undulating mainly up and the ground can be stony the heat and humidity is the most difficult factor. It can also rain a lot but warm rain, overall the experience is enjoyable.

By Nick from Burton-on-Trent | 09 December 2025

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A fantastic mix of pristine forests, incredible mountain scenery and unique culture

The Laya Trek

This was a wonderful adventure to a country which I have wanted to visit for a long time.
Although the trekking was fantastic in its own right, what made it a particularly good experience was that there was the opportunity to attend two festivals (Jomolhari and Laya) and also visit the very interesting and significant Dzongs at Lingzhi and Punakha. Very good culturally.
The acclimatization walk from Jomolhari to the twin lakes at Tsho Phu is wonderful. Also very impressive are the pristine ... forests and rivers on the early stages of the trek, and the drive out from Laya down a huge gorge.
We were very fortunate with the weather on this trip and were rewarded with great views. The support team looked after us very well.

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By Matthew from Caerleon, Wales | 09 December 2025

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A trip of a lifetime!

Mexico Mayan Explorer

What an unforgettable experience. This journey through Mexico was nothing short of extraordinary! Every stop felt like stepping into a new chapter of the country's rich story with such a variety of people, culture and language. From the vibrant but utter chaos of Mexico City to the serene ruins of Palenque, the cool mountain mists of Cuajimoloyas to the sun-drenched Chichen Itza. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, blending awe-inspiring history, breathtaking volcanoes, gorges, mountains and ... waterfalls, and authentic cultural encounters.

Highlights included standing beneath the towering pyramids of Teotihuacán, wandering the beautiful, colourful colonial streets of Oaxaca and Puebla, and seeing the crocodiles and monkeys along the Rio Grijalva in Chiapa. Each meal was a discovery of Mexico's diverse flavours from street-side tamales and churros to elegant Michelin starred restaurants steeped in history.

The guide was passionate and knowledgeable, always adding depth to every site and story. Even the travel logistics were seamless, allowing us to soak up every moment without worry.

This wasn't just a holiday, it was a deeply immersive adventure that brought Mexico's heart and soul to life. Highly recommended for anyone seeking culture, connection, and wonder in equal measure.

By Chauntelle from Lancashire | 08 December 2025

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High mountains low forests absolutely amazing

Around Manaslu Trek

By Andy from Wales | 08 December 2025

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Beautiful journey round the Annapurnas

Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary

This was the only trip I'd found that you could complete the Sanctuary and pass combined. We saw varied scenery and accomodation and it reduced the number of days we had to retrace our steps. Also having our meals already paid for was great. Expect the accomodation to be basic, then be pleasantly surprised on the days there's an ensuite, free WiFi or the option to do laundry. It gets pretty cold at night but most days are sunny and warm. Even the day travelling between each trek was filled with ... visiting interesting villages and sampling the delicious apple juice. If you don't mind a lot of steps and want to appreciate the beauty of Nepal would completely recommend this trek.

By Louise from Perthshire | 08 December 2025

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Excellent Ecuador

Ecuador's Triple Crown

This trip was one of my favourite. Our group was small and got on really well. Eddie, our guide was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, patient and simply outstanding. The food and accommodation exceeded all my expectation and I was happy with every aspect of the trip. The only thing I would say is it cannot be emphasised enough how important it is to be physically prepared for this trip, it is tough.

By Zsuzsa from Kent | 08 December 2025

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Superb wildlife watching trip to a beautiful country

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

KE's Wildlife and Walking holiday to Costa Rica was an unforgettable trip. With probably a greater emphasis on wildlife viewing opportunities rather than walking. We stayed in some lovely remote places in the rainforest and all the accommodation was good, even if a bit basic occasionally. We saw more wildlife than I expected and this was down to the enthusiasm and expertise of our guide, José, as well as the local rangers. Jose also kept us well-informed of the history and politics of the ... places we visited, which added interest. A special mention also to our bus driver Juan Carlos, who was a very nice man and managed to drive his bus up some fairly inaccessible tracks!
Thank you to KE for a memorable holiday.

By Richard from Merseyside | 08 December 2025

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Amazing trip in South Africa and eSwatini

Walking South Africa

An amazing trip through a small part of South Africa and through eSwatini, three separate phases - wildlife game park safaris, sites of the Zulu war and then the Drakensburg. The walks in the Drakensburg were, for me, tough but that was down to my age along with knee, ankle and balance issues but there were options available. We were an international group of 11, who all got on well from the start, our guides Moffat and Keith were fantastic, a wonderful source of information about the country, ... the people, the wildlife etc, both were good cooks with our DIY meals prepared from the safari truck the "red elephant". The accommodation in the Lodges was excellent - especially the Makuwa Safari Lodge in Kruger, the "permanent tented" lodge in Zululand and, with amazing views of the Drakensburg, the Thendele Lodge in Royal Natal National Park. The food in the Lodges and in restaurants was excellent, supermarkets for snacks, drinks, beers etc were readily available and, compared to the UK inexpensive. Recommended.

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By Simon from Washington, Tyne and Wear | 08 December 2025

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Could it be our best KE holiday ever?

Japan: Nakasendo Trail and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

Loved every minute of this fast paced trip to Japan, our 21st KE adventure. It was a lovely blend of rural and urban, mixing the bright lights of Tokyo and Kyoto with superb walking on the Nakasendo Trail and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage. From the high tech modernity of the Shinkansen to the traditions of the ryokans and minshukus with their onsens, futons and yukatas. Lots of travelling on trains, public buses and private coaches, all perfectly organised and flawlessly delivered. (Top tip: ... there's lots of quite fast transitions between modes of transport, so pack as light as you can). Frank was an excellent guide, too.

By Michael from South Queensferry | 08 December 2025

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An excellent and varied itinerary

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

This KE was well organised. Good value for money. An excellent and varied itinerary. Extremely well led.

By Alison from Cumbria | 05 December 2025

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Amazing experience in Japan

Japan: Nakasendo Trail and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

Wonderful balance between hiking trails, experiencing rural Japan and then the contrast of bustling Tokyo and Kyoto and visiting the many shrines and temples.

By Mike from South Ayrshire | 04 December 2025

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The Atacama was amazing and surprising

Red Hot Chile Trekkers - The Atacama Desert

The trip showed us different aspects of the Atacama desert - amazing colours in the Rainbow Valley and beautiful landscapes. Also, a surprising amount of flowers at this time of year (spring in Chile). Naty was a superb tour leader and Kris's local knowledge was brilliant, taking us on some routes off the tourist trail. The Observatory visit was very special too. I loved all the time in Chile and Hotel Don Thomas was fantastic. Bolivia was beautiful too. The refuge there was basic but the ... staff very friendly and the food was good. Thanks to Naty and Kris for providing sleeping bags, which were needed. I recommend taking some wet wipes too, as there is no running water. I did find this part of the trip much more challenging due to the rise in altitude, Bolivia is the highest I have ever been. Overall it was a fantastic trip, thanks again to Naty, Kris and all the local staff.

By Jenny from Sale | 04 December 2025

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An amazing location

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

An amazing location, with a varied program of scenic walks. The guide was brilliant and the food was excellent.

By Ian from Maidenhead | 03 December 2025

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Stunning Nepal

Annapurna and Bandipur Luxury Lodge Trek

The first morning that we woke to clear skies and saw the Himalaya range was utterly breathtaking

By Tony from Aylesbury | 03 December 2025

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Adventures in Guatamala

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

Highlights include being part of a small guided group of like minded people, fantastic hikes and scenery, and of course, Volcan Fuego.
I have trekked with KE several times and never been disappointed. The treks are well organised with excellent guides and back up teams. Nothing is too much trouble.

By Emily from Angus | 03 December 2025

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A Different Side of India

Kerala and the Cardamom Hills

The overnight on the houseboat was a highlight.

By Dave from Doncaster | 03 December 2025