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A great week despite the worst weather in 50 years!

Traverse of the Jotunheimen

There are three highlights on the trip: The Besseggen Ridge, climbing Galdhopiggen and the Svellnosbrean glacier. The weather for the ridge was almost perfect but then we were hit by storm Hans that brought the worst rainfall for 50 years. Our leaders managed to organise an alternative route to the Spiterstulen hut so we didn't have to walk for hours in the rain. Galdhopggen was obviously off the menu but we did get onto the glacier and had chance to explore the canvases. NOTE: The trip not es specify crampon compatible boots for a reason (ie they are needed for the glacier!) The walk to Leirvassbu was extremely wet with swollen river crossings and with low cloud it was agreed that the ascent of Kyrkja would be pointless (and its quite a tiring day even without the climb). We suggested it may be worth getting up early the following day to climb Kyrkja before breakfast. Our guide agreed and we were treated to a fantastic view from the top as the sun rose and back just in time for breakfast. The last two huts on the trek are more remote and very homely with wonderful food, the last in particular is amazing, a 16th century farm perched on the side of a steep hill that has been wonderfully restored. Thanks to our leader Jonus and Mathilde who did a wonderful job in the most difficult conditions. Their knowledge of the area and its flora and fauna was incredible.

By William from Darwen | 17 August 2023

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By William from Darwen | 17 August 2023

Great holiday!

Tanzania’s Serengeti and Classic Wildlife Safari

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By Anne from London | 17 August 2023

K2 and Concordia

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By Matthew from Newport | 15 August 2023

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Big mountains and big skies

Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

Having returned home after this trip, the thing that sticks in my mind from this trip is the vastness of the landscape: the snowy mountains are huge, and photos can’t do justice to their scale; and looking away from the snowy mountains, the vast distances and big panoramas are breathtaking. Acclimatisation is so important for this trip, as nearly the entire trek you’ll be above 4,000 metres, with a number of passes close to or over 5,000 metres. The itinerary builds in a good amount of time to achieve this acclimatisation. It’s always worth doing some training for trekking trips regardless, but I’d say for this trip, training beforehand will really help you get the most out of the trek. The hotel in Lima (Hotel Faraona) is great - comfortable, clean and relaxing. It’s in a great part of Lima (Miraflores) with some great restaurants, cafes and bars. My only regret was that I didn’t book an extra day in Miraflores for the end of the trip - as it happens, upon returning to Lima at the end, I had one night and the entire morning in Miraflores before leaving for my flight, and for me an extra day to unwind, drink the excellent coffee and indulge in the fabulous cakes available at cafes and bars would have been great. And by the way, if you do love coffee, the coffee in Peru is excellent. Special mention to Cafe Andino in Huaraz (serve brilliant cakes too) and Ukaw in Miraflores, Lima (five minutes walk from the hotel, and they sell the most amazing handmade chocolates!). In fact, I’d go as far as to say I had the best cappuccino I’ve EVER had at Ukaw on my last morning in Miraflores! The Hotel Colomba in Huaraz is an amazingly tranquil oasis of calm in bustling Huaraz. I loved it. If you sit in the gardens, you will see hummingbirds, despite Nina the hotel cat and her best efforts (she is very cute though). Huaraz was pretty much flattened by the 1970 earthquake, so there’s not much in the way of old colonial architecture there - it’s been pretty much rebuilt since the earthquake. However, despite this, the town has a huge charm - there’s just so much going on in the hustle and bustle. We weren’t lucky enough to see any vicuña on the trek, but we did see viscacha on a number of occasions and also condors … many times, in fact. The food on trek was simply excellent! Really, really good. And in this vein, the local crew were excellent too - rock solid, friendly and very eager to provide a great quality of service. The KE guide, Val, has the most amazing amount of knowledge and experience that’s been gained from a love of the Huayhuash, it’s people and their culture, and I think you’d be hard pressed to find anybody else with her knowledge and desire to impart it with such passion. I’m sat here in rainy Blighty, and I wish I was back in Peru trekking up a high pass in the Huayhuash with snowy mountains in front of me, gazing at a 100km+ panorama or sipping an absolutely fantastic coffee (and eating an exquisite cake) in Miraflores.

By Adrian from Leeds | 14 August 2023

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By Kathrine from Kendal | 14 August 2023

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By Kathrine from Kendal | 14 August 2023

Big mountains and big skies

Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit

By Adrian from Leeds | 12 August 2023

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By Adrian from Leeds | 12 August 2023

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Loved experiencing Bolivian mountain landscapes and culture

Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real

've recently returned from the KE Adventure trek "Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real". I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the both the cultural and trek elements of the trip. The aclimatisation week was a fantastic introduction to Bolivia, it's peoples and cultures and life on the altiplano and shores of lake Titicaca. The trek was truely a journey that passed through the stunning and surprisingly varied landscapes of the Cordillera Real on faint and little used paths . I loved time in Laz Paz with it's vibrancy, the awesome cable cars and great coffee. I wish I'd booked an extra day there at the end of the trip. The guides provided through local company were excellent. Nayra, our first guide, was a fabulous story teller who brought the cultural stories to life and familiarised us with Bolivia very quickly. I particularly enjoyed learning about the growth of El Alto and how indigenous plants are used (I'm a gardener!). Our trek guide, Christina, was an assured and experienced leader and quickly established our confidence in her and the trek. The route itself was clearly well planned and the trekking days were about right in terms of effort and duration, allowing enough time to enjoy the walking, lunches and photo opportunties yet giving enough rest, relaxation and time to independently explore around the camp. Accommodation and food were great. Highlights for me were my amazing suite at Hotel Olas in Copacobana, with it's quirky design, llamas in my garden and the lovely wood stove. I loved the peace at the eco lodge on Isla del Sol and the georgous views from my tent at the camp locations on the trek. The chef and assistant, Ruben and Kevin, were brilliant: always smiling, prepared plently of hot and wholesome food with enough choice to avoid lesser favourites (broccoli...), as well as assisting Christina in trek guidance and erecting the tents. They were the heros of the trip. My fellow trekkers were lovely people from a variety of countries and I enjoyed hearing about their previous trekking experiences, life back home and music of the 1960s! There were only four of us on the trip which limited conversation a little. We trekkers did share our quirky but really handy equipment recommendations: bedtime water bottle, travel pillow, throat sweets to prevent the dry air dessicating the mouth, tons of moisturiser. They're all on my future kit list. Overall a fabulous trip that met my expectations of an exciting, offbeat journey in a country I knew little about. I can't wait to return to South America. Minor things that could be improved: > There was uncertainty in the location of accommodation one night on the trek and at that location there was no provision for water to wash with other than a low tap with no usable basin or bowl. did enjoy eating in a warm dining room though! > The last day of trekking the weather turned and we had cloud and cold winds. At the arrival at the top of La Cumbre we were to have a final picnic lunch, but it was so cold and windy. It was sad that the end of the trek was an anticlimax after such a great experience. It may have been better to adapt and head somewhere more sheltered for lunch or even head down to La Paz earlier. > Connecting three flights, with baggage retreival half way and needing to rebook a missed flight was actually straightforward. I'm really happy to share experience of airport processes for future trip trekkers if they'd find that useful.

By Marianne from Southampton | 10 August 2023

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Fantastic climbing holiday

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

We were a group of 6 climbing Kili. Knowledgable and experienced Head Guide, Saidi and his fantastic team gave us the best experience. Their encouragement to get us all to the summit was priceless. They really made every day unforgettable. They are friendly, warm and kind. I will never forget them. This is an amazing experience, its not just getting to the top, it is the whole experience, camping on the mountain. Sunrises and sunsets, the singing, laughter, meeting new people… very special exp erience.

By Catherine from Crediton | 09 August 2023

Kilimanjaro trip July/August 2023

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By Catherine from Crediton | 09 August 2023

Fabulous South Africa

South Africa Family Safari Adventure

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By Pauline from St. Albans | 07 August 2023

Kang Yatse 2 and the Lhato Valley

By Luke from London | 06 August 2023

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Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

By Jane from Oxford | 31 July 2023

Total Bliss!!

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By Tracy from Kilmarnock | 26 July 2023

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High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

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By Jennifer from Littleborough | 24 July 2023

Tatras in July 2023

High Tatras Trekking - The Carpathian Mountains

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By Trevor from Keswick | 22 July 2023

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Walking Winter Sunshine - fabulous

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

Better late than never – I did this trip in March 2023 and had a fabulous holiday. Cape Verde is a wonderful place to be in our dismal winters! I opted to go out a day early and so felt quite rested at the proper start of the trip. I would advise this – it really is a good plan! I landed at 1am in the morning in 22 degrees and every day after that was around 28 degrees. No rain – just wonderful warm sun. Our group of 7 was super - we got on well and we looked after each other. Our guide De rmyn was delightful. He was so knowledgeable and could answer any question thrown at him, and his love of the country was clear for us all to see. He was a charming young man and I felt very happy and safe with him as our Guide. The coffee was good, the Strela beer was always welcome (especially at the end of a hot day when somehow one was never enough), and the local wines were delicious. Food wise – well there was masses of it and the fish was fresh and tasty. And the green sauce was to die for. I had to skip lunch on a couple of days as I just could not fit any more food in! Highlights have to include Fogo island and everything about it. The accommodation where we stayed with the charming young couple running it (oh my what a love story there), to the actual climb itself and the fun run down the volcanic sand. It was marvellous. And discovering the music of Cesaria Evora from Mindelo which I have played non-stop since we got back. Her hauntingly beautiful voice just captures it all and takes me right back there. Most of the walking on the islands was great, fantastic views and some nice challenging ascents and descents. Poles are vital. We didn’t meet many other people from the UK but there were masses of French groups out there. I think our itinerary was not the same as our Guide’s itinerary, so we weren’t quite sure what each day was going to bring. But if you are thinking about this holiday I urge you to go now, because it was a joy.

By Diana from Chipping Norton | 19 July 2023

Walking in March 2023

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

By Diana from Chipping Norton | 19 July 2023

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A great week despite the worst weather in 50 years!

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Total Bliss!!

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97% of our customers rated their holiday Good or Excellent

A great week despite the worst weather in 50 years!

Photos from the Traverse of the Jotunheimen

Great holiday!

K2 and Concordia

Big mountains and big skies

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Incredible

Big mountains and big skies

Big mountains and big skies

Loved experiencing Bolivian mountain landscapes and culture

Fantastic climbing holiday

Kilimanjaro trip July/August 2023

Fabulous South Africa

Kang Yatse 2 and the Lhato Valley

Triglav

Total Bliss!!

Poland/Slovakia

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Walking Winter Sunshine - fabulous

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