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Amazing experience in a fabulous country!

Lost Cities and Coffee Trails of Colombia

Daniel is an incredible tour leader and really made the trip with his extensive knowledge and passion for his country including flora, fauna, eating options and just about everything really! Daniel's kindness and commitment shine through as he seamlessly engages with diverse group members , showing everyone the same level of support and dedication. Nothing was too much trouble.
I cannot recommend this trip enough an amazing experience and should be on everyones list of places to visit!

By Nicola from United Kingdom | 26 November 2024

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Exhilarating

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

The trip was hard, but exhilarating at the same time. I did find the altitude a bit tiring, especially the first day. We had a near 10 hour bus journey and then started a brutal uphill climb which made me think that i was not going to make it. The following morning i was fine and good to go. The days ahead were gradual and mostly up the valley to various stops for acclimatising. The scenery is spectacular, the people are lovely and the weather was in our favour. We passed beautiful areas with ho ly significance. Everywhere you looked your jaw gapped in awe. The food was excellent and plentiful. The climb was the toughest I've faced and some of the other travellers commented on how hard it was compared to higher mountains they had done before. PK sherpa and his team had laid 650m of fixed rope the night before our climb to make it easier. I think this was because the snow was a bit deeper than usual and powdery. We all summited and our faces were joyous. We had a great group that all got on with each other. Finally to our tour leader PK Sherpa. This guy is an absolute joy and thoroughly professional. He did not falter in any way and made sure everyone was involved. Our conversations at night were full of laughter as we all took turns telling stories. His stories though were incredible. Everest, K2 and so on. He was humble with his tales, not looking for adulation at all. A fantastic human being that has done nothing but represent KE in the best possible way.

By Paul from Renfrew | 25 November 2024

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Really well organized

Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

Hiren was absolutely fantastic! So kind, enthusiastic, accommodating, knowledgeable, considerate, honest and all round wonderful human. Could not ask for a better guide. Our whole group had so much respect for him.

By Eve from Exeter | 25 November 2024

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Memorable sunsets & sunrises

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

Very enjoyable full on active trekking holiday which came really close to finishing before even starting.

7 our party were denied airline boarding as we were not warned in advance of the essential requirement for an ESTA visa for travelling/transiting via the USA. Luckily our holiday was flight inclusive so KE rebooked everyone on a different airline avoiding the USA.
The re-booking amounted to the loss of our 1st days itinerary.
Let's hope the ESTA visa over sight never happens to any one else from this point onwards.

That's the bad stuff, now for the good stuff.

The activity level lives up to its grading.
If you like challenges then this is a holiday for you - there are back to back long day climbs which can be as demanding as you make them. The walks may not be lengthy but they are over steep uphill/downhill terrain.
The environmental condition vary as you may start a climb in the morning in brilliant, hot sunshine and end up finishing at altitude, above the clouds in single digit temperatures.
This shouldn't be an issue for experienced trekkers with good camping skills.

The guides are attentive & good at judging paces and making sure everyone is comfortable with whatever they are doing.
In any large group (14 in our party) there is always going to be a spread of paces. Diego (lead guide) did an admirable job in guiding and setting the right tone for the entire holiday.
He certainly gained my respect and let the more able bodied make their way up to/down from summits when judged safe to do so.

There is a significant amount of (slow) travel by bus as the volcanoes are spread along the length of country. But this is the price you have to pay in order to do interesting things.

The food is good and interspersing camping days with hotel days makes a good balance.

And yeah, I'd recommend this trip to anyone who asked me.
Just make sure you have the fitness level and you'll certainly enjoy the whole trip.

By Colin from UK | 25 November 2024

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Hidden Valleys of Phu and Naar

Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

A great trek with few other trekkers about, but be prepared for a hard day's travel to reach the start. Once off the Annapurna Circuit it was a joy to walk quiet trails with few other trekkers seen. Accommodation was in good, basic lodges and we were well fed. The trek team and leader were excellent and for the night before crossing the Kang La we were joined by a a cook and camp team who set up a High Camp for a beautiful, but cold, night before crossing the pass. There were many hig hlights:
- Time spent in the Tibetan villages of Phu and Naar, especially with the opportunity to enter the Monastery at Phu and observe part of a service.
- The spectacular Phu Gorge which I think matches Grand Canyon for scenery and big walls with a path cut into the side in places. On the walks in, and out, we followed fresh Snow Leopard tracks and found fresh scat, but no sign of the beast itself.
- The crossing of the Kang La opening up fantastic views of the entire Annapurna Range.
- The weather, blue skies every day and starry nights
- Superb views of Manaslu on the way in and out.
- A great team.
The only downside I feel is the unavoidable need to use the dusty roads on a couple of days whilst on the Annapurna Circuit. However, more then compensated for by the days spent on quiet trails.

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By Paul from Poole | 24 November 2024

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Volcanoes and Cloud Forests

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

This is a unique trekking adventure up and among the volcanoes and cloud forests of western Guatemala. The highlight of the trip, of course, is the last volcano, where we spent the night watching Fuego erupt from the camp site near the summit of Acatenango. Fuego erupts several times per hour, and at night you can see the red lava erupting and flowing down the sides of the mountain.

The best overall views are probably from the summit of the first volcano, Pacaya.

Th e hidden gem on this trip is the walk around the crater lake on Volcan Chicibal. It is a Mayan sacred place and once you get there you will understand why.

Each climb has its own features, but pretty much all of them involve some steep sections and going through the cloud forest, which is damp, foggy, and somewhat cold. These are not ideal trekking conditions but if you are prepared for it, you will be just fine. Just make sure you bring a towel and dry base / thermal layers for use at the camp sites and you'll be fine. Make sure you bring your waterproofs also, because it will occasionally rain (and the wind protection is important in the cold damp conditions).

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By Venkatadri from Toronto, Canada | 23 November 2024

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Yalung Ri Nepal

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

Excellent trek up to and summiting Yalung Ri. Thanks to PK Sherpa and his team, all of us made it to the summit, PK made the trip amazing, every detail so well organised, always had a smile on his face and looked after the whole group. Would highly recommend this trip and could not have had a better guide. Thanks KE Adventure and PK Sherpa

By Stuart from Preston | 23 November 2024

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Amazing experience

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

I have been on similar trips in the past, all were great, but this one stands out for the care offered by the local team. Our head guide, Rudy, was passionate, fun and incredibly knowledgeable. Joey, the second in command was supportive and kind and will, I’m sure, go far. The chef, Juan, and his team produced the finest food of our entire 2-month trip to South America! Add to this spectacular scenery and a lovely group of fellow trekkers. The hiking was a challenge, but very doable. Our group was aged between 54 and 69!

By Karen from France | 23 November 2024

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Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

Completed this Trek in Nov 24. As usual with KE, the trek was very well organised and well guided, the Itinerary very accurate in terms of route description, length and difficulty of each days walking and the pre-trip information covered all relevant points.
The trek itself ............ This trek is described as an opportunity to get away from the trekking crowds and to visit isolated communities and areas which are very little visited and it did not disappoint. Yes the first two days ar e on the Annapurna Circuit itself (some on the unmade road and at other times on trails ) but I found these two days very enjoyable. The scenery is stunning, the lodges
and T stops suitably welcoming and its a good chance to get the legs properly moving and the acclimitisation process started. The trail then branches off, and from that point on we saw an average of around four other trekkers per day. The scenery is dramatic all day, every day, and the two villages of Naar and Phu are fascinating and great as significant destinations to aim for. Lodges were described as basic, but I was pleasantly surprised, and in general I would place them on a par with lodges on routes such as Manaslu and Langtang. We had dual occupancy throughout and on every evening ( and some lunches ) we had full menu choice. Again, this was helped by the sheer absence of other trekkers, so the lodges weren't busy in any way. Indeed, it was clear that in some locations lodges were sitting empty overnight, although our trip was Nov, so that might be slightly different at other times of the year..
Like all great treks the route includes a high pass, the Kang La, which meant ( for us ) a night camping two hours on from Naar. A very cold night and early start, but very well coordinated and organised by our Guides and a beautiful camping location and genuine experience. The pass itself was comfortably achieved, with no steep climb in the final stages, and once again, the absence of other trekkers at the top made for a unique experience. The return to the Annapurna Circuit for the last day and a half comes as a bit of a culture shock, but not unpleasant and we finished our trek at Timang, which takes some beating as an end point.
Along the way we saw plenty of wildlife and there wasn't a single day that lacked big vistas or that I considered a slog or just "a means to an end"
One small point to note, for those making potential trek comparisons, is that travelling to Jagat to start, and from Timang at the conclusion, both involve long and very tough bus / jeep journeys. Of course there are treks where this can be minimised, but from a personal perspective I would say this is a small price to pay, set against all the upsides of "The Hidden Valleys"

By Clifford from Torquay Devon | 22 November 2024

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Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

Highlight - The whole experience from scenery, contact with local people and conversation with our local guide Yarob and Bedouin guide Salam in Wadi Rum. Yarob was an excellent knowledgeable guide who looked after us very well including waiting for us to arrive in the early hours due to a delayed flight. He was very passionate about his country and it's history and clearly enjoyed sharing it with the group.

By David from Rossendale | 21 November 2024

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A trekking trip with so much

Secret Trails of the Tribal Heartland

This was my first trip to Vietnam. And it was awesome. The trekking was tough with some long distances and some technical stuff but the stupendous views made everything worthwhile. Our guide Shi was extremely knowledgeable about the different tribes we visited and about the history, flora and culture of the area. All the accommodation was comfortable with excellent food which we all enjoyed sharing with chopsticks. I doubt if anyone lost weight! Shi and his trainee guide Kwang were very supporti ve of the less confident members of the group. Kayaking on and swimming in Halong Bay were particularly memorable . Altogether I would recommend this trip for the brilliant mix of scenery, trekking, local culture and city life in Hanoi. A very well put together adventure in my opinion. Oh and whoever decides on the guides KE uses deserves a medal!!

By Julia from Bristol | 21 November 2024

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I thought the trip was excellent

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga Trek

It was amazing.. I have lived and worked in Nepal and trekked all over the Himalayas although never in Sikkim - and this was a particularly beautiful route. I believe Anup Tamang is an extraordinary trip leader - he was very caring of his team of support staff and worked with them to erect tents and other more general duties.

By Gillian from Polegate | 20 November 2024

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My first Himalayan summit

Rolwaling Valley Trek and Climb - Yalung Ri

Well organised, virtually all inclusive so no extra things to pay for once in country, EXCELLENT in country service provider. I cannot praise PK Sherpa and his team enough, absolutely superb customer service from start to finish of my trip !!!

Nothing was too much trouble for PK and his team. To make the climb of Yalung Ri safer, on the day before the climb he and his team set up fixed ropes to the summit to ensure the whole team got to the top on summit day. They did not return to base camp until after dark, the next day they were up early and climbed to the top with all of us meaning they summitted two days in a row !! Always pointing out and explaining different customs of Nepalese and Sherpa life. Very attentive to our needs.

By Andrew from Crediton | 20 November 2024

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Chulu Far East and the Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

It was a very well organized and run trip. The acclimatization profile was excellent which ended up putting me on top of Chulu far East felling in a strong position. The Phu and Naar valleys lived up to all my expectations, remote and remarkably quiet. On summit day there was only 5 of us including the climbing Sherpas on the mountain. A beautiful and spectacular three week trek.
The only down point was the few days spent on the Annapurna circuit this is now a complete disaster, the much of the path is now a muddy road with hundreds of people walking up it. It is hard to see how this is sustainable in the future.
I would full recommend this trip to anybody that wants to see the remote areas of Nepal and get a chance to climb a 6000m peak.

By Philip from Lancashire | 19 November 2024

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Walking the Drakensberg and the Wild Coast of South Africa

The two trips I have been on this year have been excellent , well planned itineraries in exciting locations, efficient administration , superb guides and lovely like-minded people on the holidays . Good value for money.

By Nicola from Penrith | 19 November 2024

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The Classic Paine Circuit

Patagonia - The Classic Paine Circuit

I have been on several KE trips and have never been disappointed to date. Pre-trip communication was excellent, and the guides on the trip could not have been more helpful, or knowledgeable.

There are not enough words to adequately describe the outstanding beauty of the Torres Del Paine O Circuit. It was not without it's challenges but the sense of achievement on completing the circuit with a great bunch of fellow trekkers and the guides is something that will live with me f orever.

From the first point of contact to farewell at El Calafate airport, Luis was both professional and like a friend during the whole trip. He and the Chilean guides (Juan and Yassir) worked tirelessly to ensure everyone on the trip was well cared for and questions answered. He was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the trip, from the geology of the area to the local flora and fauna.

By Geoff from Ilford | 19 November 2024

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Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu

Great range of trips and excellent personal service.

Naresh was a great leader with a great enthusiasm for this particular trip and very keen to share his knowledge of Nepal, its wildlife and its religions. He created good relations with all the group and demonstrated a very caring attitude for all.

The section off the Annapurna trail was lovely and quiet. The lodges we used along this section were basic, but clean and comfortable and we were well fed, utilising a lot of local produce.

By Paul from Poole | 19 November 2024

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Great holiday

Kangchenjunga Trek

Great holiday. Very professionally organised. It was all a highlight. Prem was fantastic. Very professional and managed his team really well. Very attentive with us trekkers. Everything ran like clockwork. He was brilliant and with his team really added value to our holiday experience. The quality and quantity of the food was exceptional in the circumstances. I think that a packed lunch would have been sufficient each day and made the staff’s working day a little easier in not having to cook e very lunchtime.

By Nigel from Chesham | 19 November 2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

All our trips with KE have been excellent - very well organised both prior to departure and by teams on ground at destnations. The local team were outsnading and our guide (Neptli) and the trek cook were truly outstanding. He was diligent and extremely helpful. His knowledge and advice were outstanding and he was really organised and led the party very well. I would also mention the food on the trek was oustanding (Nicholas was the cook).

By Stephen from Newcastle | 19 November 2024

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Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

Trip was very well organised from arrival at Amman airport to departure following week. Guide, support team very friendly. food, hotel, itinerary all excellent. Entering petra from the back entrance so you start with monastery and finish at treasury (the money shot) was a fantastic way of doing route rather than other way round which most people do.

Camping experience was fantastic.. we were very well looked after and made to be as comfortable as possible while wild camping. Guid e and support crew really looked after us, very friendly, great food and we all became one big group. Yarobk was very friendly, cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable and always went the extra mile to make sure the whole group enjoyed the trip .. he became a good friend and one of the group during the trek.

By Mark from London | 19 November 2024