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Well organized trip

Walking Cape Verde - Santo Antao & Sao Vicente

Well organized trip. Smooth in every way. Thank you, KE. We will be back for our next self guided adventure.

By Cheryl from Ashford, Connecticut | 16 December 2025

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Created Fantastic Memories

Best of Northern India

A holiday of a lifetime. We combined a fantastic trek in the Himalayas, seeing Everest and the Northern India golden Triangle. The Taj Mahal is something else when you see it in person. Lots of unforgettable memories made.

By Leo from Exeter | 15 December 2025

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Stunning Full On Immersive Journey

Ultimate Overland - Coast to Coast Southern Africa

This was an incredible experience traversing the Southern African continent from coast to coast. Perhaps even more memorable than the stunning animal/bird encounters was the opportunity to take part in what was essentially an epic trip of discovery on many levels. Each day brought new highlights (although the Zimbabwean roads unfortunately could not in any circumstances be described as a highlight!) The success of the trip depended to a huge extent on the quality of our 2 guides and they were ... both amongst the best I have encountered in many KE trips. Not only did they drive nearly 6000 kilometres and provide superb food for various dietary requirements, they were an amazing source of information on all wildlife and history and went out of their way to ensure we had the best experience possible. This was all done with good humour in sometimes challenging circumstances. The memory of Max’s laugh will cheer me up for a long time to come. It is worth noting that there are some very long drives on some dreadful roads and the drive times were often considerably more than indicated. Also the camping (a real highlight) involved a considerable amount of participation by everyone. Perhaps the trip grade was slightly misleading in these respects? What to bear in mind is that this is a 'Pioneer' trip with all that entails, and approached in this manner an unforgettable life-enhancing opportunity will be the reward.

By John from Hawick | 15 December 2025

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Amazing mountain scenery and amazing Nepalese people

The Ultimate Everest Trek

This was our first trip to Nepal and it didn’t disappoint.Milan and his team were exceptional in looking after us on our trek and so cheerful with it.They went above and beyond even rescuing one of the group off the Cho La pass. Milan and Modam were especially helpful in communicating my food requirements given I have food allergies. Nothing was too much trouble. The trek itself was tough made tougher with most of our group coming down with coughs and colds and I wouldn’t underestimate ... the level of fitness required for this trek and allowance for the effects of altitude. We could have done with a few more days to acclimatise. Microspikes were essential on the glacier and Cho La pass. EBC has to be done once despite the crowds. Our route until then avoided the crowds. We were lucky to have amazing weather blue skies but very cold with down jacket essential. It is worth having a few days in Kathmandu at the beginning and end of your trip at the excellent Shanker hotel to allow time to recover from the trek and see the cultural side. Bhaptapur a taxi ride from the hotel was well worth a visit to see its Hindu and Buddhist temples and palaces. We also did the Chitwan safari extension which was good for wildlife and a bird watching paradise with elephant walks (watch out for leeches though) would recommend staying at the excellent Tharu lodge. We wished we had booked an extra night in Kathmandu as our return flight form Chitwan meant we had a long wait for our international flight later in the day.
In short a trip of a lifetime.Nepal is a very special place.

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By Glenn from Wirral | 15 December 2025

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Easy on the eyes; hard on the feet

Traverse of the Jotunheimen

Don't let the relative lack of elevation gain deceive you; this is a demanding trek, well worth the grade of 8. The problem lies in the terrain, which is largely composed of sharply pointed rocks. This is the only trek I have taken where my feet felt beat up at the end (and I have done many treks). Having said that, this was a fabulous trip. The scenery was gorgeous and the itinerary had some fun elements including the walk on Svellnosbrean Glacier, the traverse of Besseggen Ridge,and the ... climb of Galdhøpiggen (the latter of which we did in a July snowstorm). And the food at most of the lodges was beyond compare. I highly recommend this trip, sore feet notwithstanding.

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By Bruce from New York | 13 December 2025

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Excellent guide ensured we got the most out of this trip

Spires and Ice - Trekking Patagonia

Although this was her first time as a guide on a KE trip, Pili's previous guiding experience, excellent knowledge of the area (including it's history, geography, geology, flora, fauna and folklore as well as restaurants and local attractions) and willingness to be proactive ensured that we got the most from this trip. An example of the latter is that it was announced on the day before we were due to visit the Perito Moreno glacier that all roads would be shut due to forecast high winds. Pili ... therefore arranged for us to visit late afternoon on the day before. This made for a long day but there were fewer visitors late in the day and had we not done this, we would have missed out on seeing it altogether.
We visited in shoulder rather than high season and were surprised at how busy some of the trails were, particularly the steep sections up to Lago Torre in Torres del Paine NP and to Lago de los Tres in Las Glaciares NP. At least for the former, the KE trip has the advantage of staying at Refugio Chileno the night before so you can get up to the viewpoint before the worst of the crowds (though for us the towers were in cloud) - you just meet them as come down. We were happy to spend a day walking to Cerro Torre in Las Glaciares and an afternoon walking in the private Huemules reserve - quieter but some equally specctacular views.

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By John from Scarborough | 12 December 2025

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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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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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Exciting and extremely well organised

Around Manaslu Trek

I loved it! The trip was outstanding from start to finish.

By Jane from Blandford Forum | 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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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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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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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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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.