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Great experience
Edge of the Sahara Trek
Well organised trip where everything went smoothly. The only hiccup was that the receptionist at the Hotel Racine in Marrakesh said we could not leave any cases behind when we went on the Sahara adventure but Mohammed our guide sorted it out. This holiday was a real experience. We were lucky with the group that we had, to experience desert conditions and to see what desert expansion means to those affected. We stayed on for the Essouira extension and learned about argan oil and thuya wood. It de serves the tag of windy city, but it was nice to chill out. The 18th century riad was spacious and full of character. There were so many police around in general and the people were so friendly that we found ourselves going down narrow alleys that we would think twice about in the UK. Other than that, Hotel Racine is well situated and not too far from the medina. If you arrive late and do not have time to get any dirhams then you can get them at a bank cash machine when you lunch the next day. Mohammed the guide was excellent as was Ismael the cook and all the camel drivers worked hard. Couple of points about the KE itinerary instructions: ascent and descent are given as e.g. 40m but you can add a zero to that as you walk up and down lots of sand dunes. Whilst tipping is discretionary, they will let you know if they are unhappy. KE give advice in euros but allow at least 250 dirhams for the camel drivers, 150 for the cook and 200-250 for the guide. The camel drivers are not paid by the local agency and the tip is especially important to them. The BBC said it would be 34C and sunny when we were on the Sahara trek and allow for 3-4 litres of water per day.
By James from Ulverston | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek
Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

Everything was very well organised, and the while trip ran smoothly. Also very good value for money. Sundar was always cheerful and positive throughout the trip. He had everything well controlled and organised. He was instrumental in keeping things running smoothly, and also made things interesting with his local knowledge. Under Sundar's guidance, our group was sensitive to the social, economic and environmental impact of our presence in Nepal and the high Himalayas.

By Susan from Taunton | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
La Gomera
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Everything is always great, and as expected. Everything ran so smoothly. Enekoiz was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about La Gomera. The pace of the trek was just right for everyone, and alternatives were suggested when people preferred to get back to the hotel sooner. All perfect.

By Valerie from Stockport | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Very well organised tour
La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Plenty of very good information provided pre and during the tour. Excellent tour leader, great accommodation and amazing trails. Enekoiz is an excellent tour leader and took great care of the group, especially on some of the more challenging parts of the trails. He is a mine of fascinating information about La Gomera’s history, culture, geology and the natural environment. He was fun and a great pleasure to be with. Nice one Ene!

By David from London | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wadi Rum and Petra
Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra
This is my third trip with KE and they have all been excellent. Wafa'a was absolutely fantastic as a guide - erudite, informative, thoughtful, and above all very friendly and sociable. We felt that she was one of our tour group and not the guide. Our Bedouin guide Salaama was excellent throughout, humorous and engaging. We really enjoyed the quality of the food and the fresh ingredients. Wadi Rum is a landscape like no other, so trekking through it is one big highlight, but campfires under the stars are hard to beat.
By Christian from York | 30 March 2023
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Ultimate Everest Trek
The Ultimate Everest Trek

<p>A little more expensive than other operators when their seasonal discounts are considered but you can totally rely on KE to sort out issues. I have been on perhaps 30 different organised trips and Bala was probably the best guide I have had. He has a huge amount of experience and dealt with difficult situations calmly and effectively and we always felt safe and well cared for. He reassured people about potential effects of altitude and monitored us to ensure there were no issues.</p>

By Charles from Twickenham | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Outstanding
The Ultimate Everest Trek
Outstanding. Balak was simply THE BEST! In every way possible. Nothing was too much trouble. The Porters were the same. Our guide Balak had an incredible knowledge and mastery of English combined with his determination to show off his cultural and philosophical heritage. Fascinating and it provided the X factor ! Not just a case of a trek to Basecamp, but a far more inclusive tour where we were blessed by the Lama in Nepal's oldest monastery, amongst many other benefits. In a word, awesome! ! The 15 kilo weight allowance was to include both the duvet jacket AND the sleeping bag. I was charged extra both ways on the KATH to Lukla flights... If I had known, I would have left more kit at Hotel Shanker to avoid such charges...
By Robin from Fife | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Buena Vista Cycling
Cuba - Buena Vista Cycling
Received tireless support to make this trip happen for me as a US citizen. Office support for visa, insurance, and assistance for my donations in "Support of the Cuban People" was excellent. Trip was well organized and the Cuban team that accompanied our group was fantastic! Jocsan was a most engaged, observant, and informed guide. He guided our group responsibly through city streets and the country side with a good mixture of enthusiasm, humor, and patience. He is an invaluable resour ce of information about Cuba's history, culture, and politics and was ready to answer any question.
By Antonia from California | 30 March 2023
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Antarctic Hike and Cruise
Antarctic Hike and Sail Expedition

The Antarctica Basecamp trip was well organized with excellent stuff and facilities. The small ship size (~100 passenger) provided an intimate environment. Antarctica was a truly amazing and unique place.

By Tao from London | 30 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Enjoyable winter hiking surrounded by stunning mountain scenery
Snowshoeing in the Dolomites
Based in the beautiful resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo and surrounded by spectacular peaks, this week was memorable for its variety of enjoyable sensations. Our guide Andrea ensured we had the best winter hiking according to the weather and snow conditions, while expertly judging when a coffee or an excellent meal in a mountain refuge would add to the overall experience. Reaching accessible summits provided a sense of achievement, as well as jaw-dropping panoramas. The group size at 8 was ideally suited to a cohesive team spirit, while the advice to bring micro-spikes was appreciated and perfectly complemented snowshoeing when the snow was packed or trails were icy.
By Adam from Mamer | 26 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great hiking, beautiful part of Spain
Self-Guided Walking in Las Alpujarras
Great self-guided trip. In March, when we completed the trip, the trails were quiet. A couple of other walkers at the start of the circuit from Trevelez, but they turned off for the more popular Siete Lagos path after 2km, so the rest of the circuit we saw nobody else other than a farmer on his horse! Other days, we saw no other walkers all day, the exception being the Poqueria circuit on the last day, where we saw three other couples on the trail. In Mecina de Fondales, there is the most amazin g vegetarian restaurant which seems so improbable given how tiny and off the beaten track the village is. I love my meat, but this was one of the best and most enjoyable meals / restaurants I’ve ever been to! The restaurant is tiny and in a ramshackle little house with a real “hippy” vibe to it. It’s just amazing. The hotel in Mecina de Fondales is lovely too, and the owner (Victor) is a fantastic host. I think if you’re a really keen hill-walker, there’s enough difficulty to keep you happy, with some quite vertiginous drops on some of the paths (eg the circuit from Mecina de Fondales). However, the trip can also be done by somebody with less hill-walking experience so long as they’re up for it. My wife has never walked in the Lakes or similar, and whilst she found it tough, she managed it (although after the third day, she was pretty tired, and did find some of the drops at the side of the paths on the Mecina de Fondales circuit a little unnerving, but doable (with trekking poles helping a lot). Even though it was bone dry when we went, and had been for some time, there were still some short (albeit small infrequent) muddy sections, so GoreTex lined boots are a good idea). I’d recommend an extra day added on at the end to go back to Granada. It’s a lovely city, and I wouldn’t have liked to finish the trip by going straight from Pampaneira to Malaga Airport. Overall, a great trip for experienced hill-walkers and reasonably fit novices alike with great views and some lovely food!
By Adrian from Leeds | 23 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great country
Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

Great country- very friendly, welcoming people and amazing landscapes. Guides (Abdul and Lahcen) were great. Both Lahcen and Abdul were very attentive. Always willing to answer any questions about their lives, the country and its culture which added so much to a mere cycling trip. Always clear where to regroup and Abdul always at the rear if ever required. Nice blokes.

By Mike from Sheffield | 23 March 2023
Las Alpujarras - March 2023
Self-Guided Walking in Las Alpujarras

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By Adrian from Leeds | 23 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful on so many levels
Lake Khuvsgul Dog Sled Adventure
You should continue to run this trip in the future. It is wonderful on so many levels. It is challenging but fun, amazing on a cultural level, interesting given the hands on nature of the trip…you are an active participant and you run your own sled. And Joel is a great guide, upbeat, friendly…experienced, lives and works among the locals, respected by his team and by the people of the area. I would also note our city guide was amazing, helpful, personal. And our drivers were great as well. O ne of the best KE trips I have taken.
By Darin from Rye, NH | 16 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
What an amazing adventure!
Inside the Arctic Circle - Skiing the Kings Trail

What an amazing adventure! I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this experience. Our guide, Johanna, was wonderful - fun, knowledgeable and very experienced. She really made the trip extra special - thank you KE and Johanna! She guided us through an Arctic storm, kept our spirits up and kept us safe. Even when we had to stay in a hut for an extra day, we had a really enjoyable time and, in fact, this added to the adventure.

By Catherine from London | 16 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jam packed walks and wildlife tour...well worth the trip.
Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife
A very well organised and run tour of the real delights of Costa Rica taking in the spectacular volcanic, tropical features and wild life of the land from east to west, mountain highs to Pacific seashores and many more. Priced at a reasonable level it was inclusive and jam packed with extras. Lead by an excellent guide and tour organiser, ably supported by the owner/driver of the coach its busy and relaxed in varying doses. Do always consider the detail in the itinerary and fully pay attention t o the advised kit lists so you can fully cope with the breakdown of your kit when you have to go off grid to the real eco-lodges in the wild. These are rough and ready but absolutely charming.
By Kay from Bradford-on-Avon | 14 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
An excellent trip
Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

An excellent trip in a beautiful area of the French Alps little known outside France. Some days were quite remote and little visited and on one day we saw fox, wolf, lynx and deer prints as well as the remains of a wolf kill of a wild boar, but no people! Paul was probably the best group leader I have ever had and I could not fault him in any way. He is very knowledgable, and very willing to share his knowledge, and an excellent teacher.

By James from Rugby | 09 March 2023
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The scenery, especially the blue and black ice was amazing.
Lake Khuvsgul Dog Sled Adventure
We could see the snow covered peaks along the Russian border as we approached the northern part of the lake. The temperatures were minus 20 or colder Fahrenheit, yet we were warm while riding our sleds and sleeping in our heated tent. The cook prepared a delicious meal every night cooking in the tent. The support team could not have been better and that includes the dogs! We really enjoyed the hospitality of the local Mongolian people who we met along the way and whose home we stayed in. This wa s truly a once in a lifetime and memorable experience. Joel is truly a Pioneer when it comes to dog sledding. He is amazing with the dogs, the way he cares for them and leads them around the lake. He was great to be around.
By Albert from Everett, MA | 07 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wonderful Walks and Wildlife
Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife
We returned in February from two weeks on the above holiday. What a fantastic trip! If you want to see some of the highlights of Costa Rica this is the one to do. Jo, our brilliant guide, ensured we got the very best of this trip. We walked through wonderful forests, we swam in waterfalls, we were shown incredible wildlife and birds, and delicious picnics and were absorbed by all the information Jo shared with us. Jo also had a great affinity with the communities we visited and was very consider ate and respectful to our hosts. He was always involved in providing the best experience of us. It was a busy and challenging schedule at times but this was how we managed to see and do so much. We laughed a lot and when the going got tough Jo intervened to make things easy. A mention must also go to our driver Carlos who was the best and calmest driver and lives by Pura Vida! Thanks KE
By Christopher from Bristol | 06 March 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
Worthwhile , not a walk in the park.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

A trek which shouldn't be underestimated. A good organised trip which you do need to have some sort of fitness for. Not only for the length of the trek, but also to combat altitude sickness, if it strikes. Enjoyable but hard work.

By James from Bristol | 05 March 2023
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