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Wild Tuscany
Walking Wild Tuscany
The accommodation was beautiful, the food was amazing and the hosts (Ailsa and Jamie) were brilliant. We don't like to do the same thing twice but this might well be our exception to a rule. Ailsa and Jamie were THE best hosts. Our room (actually a lovely apartment with kitchen, sitting room, hall, bathroom and bedroom) was lovely - comfortable, clean and well equipped. The food was absolutely amazing. Amazing. The best (by a mile) we have had on a KE holiday. They were also just really lov ely, interesting and thoughtful hosts. KE are lucky to have them as representatives of the brand.
By Sian from Hexham | 18 September 2024
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Wild Tuscany
Walking Wild Tuscany
Hosts were highly experienced and provided an outstanding experience. Accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. Meals were amazing. Hikes and itinerary were customized and optimized based on the weather and level of hikers. Stefano our guide - Highly knowledgeable about the history of region. Obtained great insight into the culture. Was a great ambassador, could feel his passion and pride for his region. Anticipated the weather conditions well and incorporated into the itinerary, keeping sa fety a priority.
By Soon from North York, Canada | 18 September 2024
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Walking Highlights of the Rockies
Walking Highlights of the Canadian Rockies

All the walks offered a great mix of views. Etienne was a terrific leader. Kept us well informed and nothing was too trouble.

By Jane from Lutterworth | 18 September 2024
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The amazing rock scenery and rock pool swims were a highlight
GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route
KE does the whole of classic routes, good guides, well organised, and generally attracts people with the right ability for the trip. For tougher trips including this one I've contacted the office on specific points and always find staff helpful and knowledgeable. This trip borders on mountaineering requiring the ability to move at pace over difficult ground as well as sustained ascents and descents on rocky terrain, sometimes in the wet. And having done Striding Edge or the TMB does not giv e you any idea of what to expect or how to equip and train yourself. The things I’d especially highlight:

1. If you’ve not previously rock climbed, find your nearest bouldering wall and practice there, wearing the footwear you plan to use on the trip. And if it won’t embarrass you too much, do it with your loaded rucksack!

2. Approach shoes with a rubber rand and grippy sole are ideal, you can get some with a bit of ankle support to mid height if that’s a worry for you. I wore a nearly new pair of Merrell Moab 3 mid height boots which I’m familiar with and happy would meet the needs of this route for me.

3. Do a trial pack of your hike rucksack with everything you will take on the camping sections.

4. Trip grading. I’ve previously done CHR and hikers HR as well as Bhutan thunder dragon ride. I found the GR20 the toughest of all

The food was pretty basic at the refuges but much as expected, this is not a culinary highlights trip! We did sample excellent local cheese and they catered fine for me as a vegetarian. The KE advice on diet and food supplements is spot on - one of the guys brought instant porridge oats to supplement breakfast and I wished I’d thought of that.

Our guide, Paulin, was very cheerful, attentive and informative with a fine sense of humour. His local knowledge and experience, visiting the shepherd hut where he had been a goatherd, his choice of route details and rock pools to picnic at - all gave special experiences on what is a very busy route.
By Pauline from Peterborough | 17 September 2024
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The Complete GR20
GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route

After 30 years of travel, I can say in all honesty that Paulin is the best guide I have had the pleasure to deal with. A passionate, experienced and fun loving character. A true asset to Corsica. My highlights were Paulin and the never ending beauty that Corsica has to offer.

By Nick from Morpeth | 17 September 2024
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The holiday was well organised and very enjoyable
Walking Highlights of the Canadian Rockies

Our guide Etienne and his assistant Louis were first class, they were lovely people and looked after us very well. The standard of food we were given was excellent, varied and interesting. They made sure we got the most from our trip and kept us to a good timescale. They definitely went above and beyond the call of duty. This trip will be very hard to beat!

By Karen from Sutton-in-Ashfield | 17 September 2024
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Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday
Walking Highlights of the Canadian Rockies

Our guide Etienne was totally involved at all times- he clearly loved all aspects of the job and came across really well. Never had the impression he needed a break from us! His relationship with his no 2 Louis was also excellent- they really were the dream team! Been on a number of trips and Etienne was definite my no 1 leader- he made this trip outstanding.

By Sarah from Wrexham | 16 September 2024
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Hunza, Shimshal and the Rush Lake Trek
Hunza Valley and the Rush Lake Trek
The Rush Lake part of the itinerary was excellent and every bit as spectacular as I had hoped for. The trek was expertly led by Bart and the kitchen crew and porters did an excellent job. We took an extra day which would seem to be rather more steady in approach and enjoyable. Although not a long trek in terms of days walking, it packs a lot in with glacier crossings and other adventures.
We never made it to Shimshal - a crucial bridge had been destroyed, which was unavoidable but disappo
inting. We were also unable to fly back from Gilgit (thanks PIA) and had a mega journey/adventure getting back to Islamabad on the Karakorum Highway!
I would expect to see the itinerary change in the future as the first few days are currently (IMHO) a bit weak (hence the rating) and could be improved with some more and longer day hikes.
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By Matthew from Caerleon, Newport, Wales | 15 September 2024
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High Tatras Trekking
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

Jakub was passionate about the Tatras and cared about their management as a place of recreation. He took great care to ensure the safety of the group when terrain became challenging. His enthusiasm and good humour was infectious and he contributed significantly to the success of the trip.

By Adam from Mamer | 14 September 2024
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Mountains and sunshine
High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains
What a fantastic trip we had. Jacob was an excellent guide, encouraging and attentive in an understated way and he told us a lot about the mountains and the climbing history of them. The food in the huts was a suprise..... excellent and lots of it. And we enjoyed the choice of beers at the end of each day. The first two days felt a little slow. The bus to Zakopane was 2 hours 20 minutes and it felt like there was too much time in the town really, when I'd have preferred to be out walking. T he rest of the trip was full-on though so maybe a slow lead in was needed. A well organised and really enjoyable trip in a stunning part of Poland/Slovakia which I recommend if you want to try a Hut-to Hut trip.
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By Jane from Brighton | 13 September 2024
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Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek
Classic Laugavegur Trail Trek

All the holidays I had with KE were very good. Our guide was very professional. Ability to make quick decisions. Excellent cook. Highlights - Scenery and landscape.

By Michael from Galway | 12 September 2024
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Great walks to beautiful villages
Walking in Las Alpujarras
A great part of Spain to visit, beautiful country and villages, welcoming but not overly touristy. The walks were well planned - it was good to take the route from Trevelez down to Mecina, rather than the other way as some tours do. We did not receive .gpx files, which would have helped, but the written directions were good. All the hotels were very good, it was nice to have pools. Recommend the vegetarian restaurant in tiny Mecina. The local agent OtrosCaminos were very helpful. Consi der staying on and making the bus-assisted climb of Mulhacen from Capiliera. It is hot walking in summer - best in the early morning and higher up!
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By Sarah from London | 10 September 2024
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The Great Southern African Lodge Safari
The Great Southern African Lodge Safari

I’m still buzzing - the landscapes, the animals, African skies, vivid colours, friendly people. Great trip. I have had two outstanding trips with KE, this and Everest Base Camp and each time the itinerary was thrilling, the guide exceptional and the help from, and friendliness of, the KE office exemplary.

By Nigel from London | 08 September 2024
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Consistently well organised itineraries with knowledgeable guides
Walking the Albanian Alps

Valentin was an exceptional guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the local area, able to adapt our hikes to adjust to changing weather conditions, and possesses a remarkable knowledge of Albanian history and culture.

By Donal from Warwickshire | 07 September 2024
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Everything went very well from booking to the weeks walking.
Walking the Albanian Alps

Very good trip. Guesthouse accommodation was very different from what I expected, surroundings beautiful, staff great, food always abundant and good quality.

By Avril from Londonderry | 07 September 2024
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Another really good family adventure
Sri Lanka Family Island Explorer
Been on quite a few trips now, both as young person, with my family consisting of 2 kids and my mother. Chathuranga was probably the best guide, worked really well how he interacted from a 13 to 78 year old. Made it fun for the kids, taking pictures while rafting, yet keeping my mum cared and looked after who had to step back on a few parts of the trips, but associated with her due to their common interest in birds. Can see how his journey from driver to tour guide evolved, driven to be the best he can be, researching animals, birds, archaeology, then his own religious beliefs, cultural knowledge and are for the people and the planet, made it a very fulfilling trip for us all.
By Rob from London | 05 September 2024
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Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Loved every second , every view, every meal etc

By Paul from Maidstone | 04 September 2024
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Fantastic trip!
Traverse of the Jotunheimen
An absolutely fantastic trip! Despite much of the 8 days being poor weather, our group had a great time. Our guide, Lerke, was very resourceful and managed to juggle our itinerary so that we were able to summit Galdhopiggen. Definitely a highlight! We did see some fantastic scenery and came home with a real sense of accomplishment of our efforts to make our way through the rocky terrain, wet trails and muddy bogs to the next hut. Lerke was a great motivator and offered lots of much neede d encouragement to ensure we were successful. I would highly recommend this trip!
By Sherry from Ottawa Canada | 04 September 2024
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The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek
The Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek

We were a well travelled group and Yun is the best guide we have had. He is passionate about Tajikistan. His knowledge of country (historical, political, economic,geographical, cultural) was incredible. He told us person stories too that helped us understand life in his country. Brilliant brilliant guide.

By Lesley from Surrey | 02 September 2024
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Family Adventure Slovenia
Slovenian Family Adventure - Julian Alps

Fabulous holiday, very nice to be looked after.

By Bev from Brecon | 01 September 2024
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