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It was a GREAT experience

Trek Madagascar, The Land of the Lemur

This was my first trip with KE. It was a GREAT experience. Consequently, I have already recommended KE to several friends. Our guide, Niry, and driver, Jean, were wonderful. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic trip. The local park guides and porters were excellent as well and wanted us to really experience their country, including sharing fried locusts with us. The trip was well planned. I particularly loved all the hiking and camping. I really loved the night hike to the top of Mount Imarivolanitra to watch the sun rise. It was glorious!

By Lynn from Bristol | 11 November 2024

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Curzon's Trail and the Kuari Pass

Amazing treks in the best parts of the world. Great team in Keswick looking after you before you go and then brilliant guides and Sherpas whilst on the trek. Our trek crew were amazing. What the cook made for us was unbelievable.

By Andrew from Chippenham | 11 November 2024

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Unique and Wonderful Trip

Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

So many good things to say about this trip. Topmost are your hosts for the week, Violetta and Jonathan. They have created a compound consisting of the main lodge (eating and relaxing space) and a series of cottages for the guests. While we were double occupancy our cottage had two bedrooms. The cottages are not fancy but perfectly suitable for our purposes. The property is set in the countryside, great for viewing the stars and feeling away from the rat race.

A unique feature of this trip is that your guide is also your host. Jonathan was extremely friendly and competent. He’s just a great guy. He went out of his way to enhance the experience, even offering body board surfing in the ocean, which was a gas for three 70-plus year olds. Jon and his daughter Izzy (more later on her) started by giving us a lesson on doing it properly. They also supplied wetsuits and actively helped us catch the waves. This was a fun experience after a day’s hike.

Violetta, our hostess, was wonderful. So personable and helpful. She is an incredible chef (“cook” would not do her justice). I attach some pictures of her delicious artistry. She is generous in sharing recipes.

We got lucky. Their adult daughter Izzy offered us 30 minutes of stretching each morning before breakfast. For three not very limber guys, this was a hoot. It was a sweet thing to offer us, but she, like her parents, is a sweet person.

The hikes are rated appropriately. 9-10 miles a day generally, with decent but not onerous elevation. Kind of perfect for a relaxing week. The scenery is beautiful and the walks along the beach were spectacular. The Algarve is a special place.
Our trip was the first week of November and the weather was perfect for hiking. Daytime temperatures at 70 every day, with cooler but not cold nights.
Thank you J, V, and I for a memorable week.

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By Donald from Saratoga Springs, New York | 11 November 2024

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Everything about the holiday worked well

Curzon's Trail and the Kuari Pass

Good advice when booking, pro-active contact at different stages before holiday. Transport was good but on way back to Haridwar driver was pushing it a bit even by Indian standards. Camping element was excellent, really good crew, chef in particular.Walking guide set a good pace. Again everything just worked so well. Sunny was a good mediator with support crew, excellent in towns explaining what was going on which made this aspect of tour good. On the trek Sunny’s skills and attentiveness were prominent. My trip highlight was 9 days on trek and not seeing 1 other group on the trail.

By Ian from Chorley | 08 November 2024

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Sri Lanka

Temples and Tea Trails of Sri Lanka

Great itinerary packed with variety and loads of interesting experiences. Good value for money. Difficult to select a highlight as the whole trip was so great. Particularly enjoyed staying at the eco lodges and walking in the Namunukala Range.

By Barbara from Ryton | 07 November 2024

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Cycle Madagascar

Cycle Madagascar - Highlands to the Coast

We have enjoyed all the trips we have done with KE. taff always replied promptly and answered the questions. A great trip with a varied itinerary. We always knew where the support vehicle would meet us and when it was very hot and we were struggling at the back of the group he drove behind us --we felt very supported. Kanto is a great leader --of both his team and the guests. He speaks good English and has a great sense of humour. He is knowledgeable about his country and loves to answer our que stions and inform us of all aspects of Madagascar. Kanto is very enthusiastic and loves his job --and it shows.

By Jane from Revelstoke | 07 November 2024

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Fantastic Morocco Cycling

Road Cycle Tour of Toubkal

We really enjoyed this trip, great cycling, amazing views and really good company. It's a superb way to see this fascinating country, lovely locals who make you feel so welcome and the children cheer you along your way! Accommodation is simple but full of character and we had good food most of the time. There was a mini bus support and a guide on a bike who looked after us well. Overall good road surfaces, except where there has been earthquake damage.
Some suggestions to others:
/> Definitely a trip to recommend; take a quite a few snacks with you, some are provided but mainly just dates and nuts; you need local currency to buy snacks, coffee and other drinks, Euros are not accepted when you're out of Marrakesh; also worth taking a few spare inner tubes; weather varies - we had mostly perfect weather, around 23 - 25 degrees but one day was very windy and another we had a really big storm with wind, rain and lightening, as we were up in the mountains it was very cold, so do take some warm gear and waterproofs.

By Jean from Stockport | 07 November 2024

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Gosainkund and Langtang Trek

It was our first family trek to the Himalayas but we doubt it will be the last. It's a tough first few days, LOTS of steps but acclimatisation was good with no major issues. Most of our group had met on previous KE trips which is a good indicator as they keep coming back! The hike up to the Laurebina La & Gosainkund was challenging (but doable) and incredibly rewarding - absolutely stunning views as the big peaks open out in front of you and quite emotional (relief maybe?)! The Langtang Valley is deep sided with a raging river, much busier with trekking traffic & watch out for the mules! As it opens out towards Kyanjin Gompa, you are surrounded by snow capped mountains - it is a feast for the eyes.

Normally, we organise everything ourselves and stay away from groups & organised tours. KE were very easy from bookings, to questions, to the website and we would happily book with them again. Lovely hotel at the start and the end of the trek - transfers were super easy and the itinerary was as expected. Tea houses were good (if basic, but to be expected) and food was always plentiful.

Naresh was outstanding - always a smile on his face, great sense of humour, very experienced and nothing was too much trouble. Naresh, Ram, Manos & Bhupal along with the porters made an exceptional team. They were always on hand (literally in some cases where the terrain was rough), all care deeply about their country and were very happy & grateful that support was going to some areas devastated by the 2015 earthquake.

We would jump at the chance to be guided by Naresh again - he was always there, with a big smile and a friendly greeting. He took a huge amount of time with everyone, never tired, never said no, nothing was too much trouble. He was very knowledgeable and had a great relationship with the other guides and porters. He looked after everyone. On the day we were due to go up Tsergio Ri, we woke up to snow. Not a problem he said, lets start and see how we go. Some of us turned back after a few hours but for the 3 that were keen to get to the top he made that happen. Our son (16 years) was one who wanted to keep going and we had no hesitation of allowing him to head up with Naresh & Ram. He had organised plenty of porters / guides to ensure that everyone stayed safe and felt looked after.

By Tamsin from St. Austell | 06 November 2024

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Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

A challenging trip offering incredible scenery making the steep uphills, downhills and ‘Nepalese flat’ worth it. Everyday has so many highlights and exceptional memories it’s hard to find the words. The Himalayas are wonderful and I’m so happy I’ve experienced this adventure.

By Sarah from London, United Kingdom. | 06 November 2024

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Amazing African Adventure

Botswana Wildside Lodge Safari

What a great adventure this was! There were so many incredible moments and highlights during this two week adventure. The (optional) helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta is well worth it as you get to see the delta from a totally different perspective and can appreciate the scale of the landscape - plus it was my first helicopter flight! Being poled along the river in a Mokoro is an experience itself. It was very relaxing and peaceful, there were hippos in the river, and a small family gro up of elephants came down to the river to drink, just magical. The hide at Moremi Game Reserve was a highlight for me - we spent over an hour watching elephants coming down to drink at the waterhole. Other highlights include seeing a male and a female leopard together (which is a pretty rare sight), and watching a family of African Wild Dogs relaxing by the den which I haven't seen before in the wild. We stayed in a mix of accommodation throughout the trip and I particularly loved the permanent tented camps at Moremi (Elephant Pools) and Nata (Nata Lodge) - the tents were huge and luxurious with everything you needed, including an open air shower. Elephant Pools is a small safari lodge and they really look after you incredibly well - everyone was very welcoming and friendly, and the food was fantastic, plus you get to watch animals at the waterhole while having a beer. Our guides Lloyd and Svenja were great. They were approachable, welcoming, passionate about wildlife, and very knowledgeable about the countries we visited, and the animals and birds we spotted. They took extra care to ensure I was well catered for as the only vegan, and I really appreciated that. There was lots of fresh salads, fresh fruit salads, and freshly prepared dinners - they even got soya mince, chick peas, and tofu so I had some protein! And they made sure the food was prepared and cooked separately from the meat dishes. They made a great team and I really enjoyed their company during the two week trip. I would have liked an extra day or two at Victoria Falls as there is so much you can do there, so if you have the time it might be worth stopping another day or two. There are a few long driving days to get from A to B but don't let that put you off, it's a great trip and I can recommend it.

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By Julia from Chesterfield - UK | 05 November 2024

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Biking through impressive scenery and meeting lovely people

Turkish Delight

A great trip which although not very technical provided a great deal of enjoyment. The bikes we hired were in good condition helped by the skills of Mustapha who came with us and was able to fix any problems quickly. Faruk is very experienced and knowledgeable.

By Jeffrey from Cockermouth | 04 November 2024

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Amazing experience

Annapurna Circuit and the Thorung La

Overall an amazing experience my first time abroad and on a plane rest of group had loads of experience and thought I was completely bonkers but group and guides helped loads to help fit in , helping me to achieve a dream before I am 60 . Really hard even with all the training I put in,but with an amazing group of people I done this with I could not and did not fail.yessssss

By Joedy from Snodland | 01 November 2024

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Breathtaking

Annapurna Circuit and the Thorung La

In so many ways, this trip is breathtaking, not least from the altitude (going over 5,000m more than once). The views are out of this world, the level of challenge is significant (without quite being overwhelming), and the team guiding and running it are first rate. Don't underestimate the difficulty, but also don't shy away from challenging yourself because it's totally worth it.

By Daniel from Yorkshire | 31 October 2024

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This trip was well organised

The Laya Trek

Lhakpa is to be commended. He went above and beyond organising the logistics and caring for everybody. He was also able to guide us around the ancient Dzongs and explained Bhutan culture. Lhapka worked so hard in the preparation and delivery of this trip. We called him Lhapka the wise one, but he was also Lhapka the patient one. We learnt so much from him on Buddhist culture and history, and we're taken aback by his humility and humbleness.

By Liz from Liverpool | 30 October 2024

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Brilliant tour, exceptional guide

Best of Northern India

One of the very best tour guides I’ve ever experienced. Organised, adaptive, personable, incredibly knowledgeable about Indian history politics geography and religion. Excellent English and communication skills.

By Simon from Telford | 30 October 2024

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An amazing trek

The Ultimate Everest Trek

Friendly. Professional , knowledgeable staff. Pasang was so friendly yet very professional, caring for all members of the group equally. He was very observant and picked up quickly if anyone was in need or struggling with the trek. An absolutely brilliant guide who is a asset to KE. An amazing trek, although due to an ankle injury I was unable to complete the latter part of the trek, it was still so worth it. Definitely a life enhancing experience.

By Shirley from Middlesbrough | 30 October 2024

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Excellent

Balkan Trilogy Road Cycle Tour

The trip was excellent from start to finish! The support was good. The food was great! The accommodations exceeded expectations!

Overall the adventure was excellent! The climbs were a little harder than expected coming from a very flat part of the world. The food and rooms were better than expected. The country is a beautiful place to bike. The leader and support was positive. Thanks for the adventure of a life time!

By Herbert from Winnipeg, Canada | 29 October 2024

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Stunning scenery - particularly Laurebina Pass/Gosaikund

Gosainkund and Langtang Trek

Travelled numerous times before and always good. KE make sure they use the best local people to support them.

A superb leader. Other members of the team were also excellent. (Particularly Assistant Guide Manoj) Little things made a big difference - such as the porters greeting us at the end of each day when we arrived at the teahouse, and making sure everyone was looked after whilst treking. Naresh made a point of ensuring everything ran smoothly. He'd ring ahead to make sur e the Teahouses were expecting us (even though they had already been booked) He would explain about the local flora and fauna, customs and people so bringing Nepal to life.

The wonderful quality meal at the end of the trek in Khatmandu was unexpected. Facilities in the teahouses were quite varied and whilst we expected them to be basic having travelled in Nepal before (and we looked to have stayed in the best available along the route) more information about this would have been useful.

By Tony from Preston | 29 October 2024

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

One of the best tour leaders I have experienced. His attention to detail is second to none

By Alison from Wigton | 29 October 2024

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Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro

Climb Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro

Both the teams on Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro were very friendly and supportive throughout the whole trip. They all worked tirelessly to carry our overnight bags during the day and then provided very good food for each meal which fuelled us for the whole trip. Both groups were very friendly and I will look back fondly on the memories I've created on this trip which was down to these groups. I want to pay special mention to both sets of guides for both trips as they made it a possible and enjoyable trip to the summit of both mountains.

There is such a good range of holidays available on the KE website - it will definitely be my first port of call when I'm looking to plan my next adventure.

By Jonathan from Slough | 28 October 2024