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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

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By Gail from COLCHESTER | 25 September 2019
Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia
Through the Heart of the Balkans

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By Perdita from Oxford | 25 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stunning beautiful Albania
Walking the Albanian Alps

Excellent walking holiday with good group follow walkers. Our guide Erenik was fantastic , very knowledgeable and passionate about all Albania. The walks can be steep , but if you're used to walking Munros you'll manage, walking poles advised as loose dusty rocky paths under foot. Guest houses fine, food good and plentiful . Just go before Albania becomes busy, you wont regret going to this beautiful mountainous country.

By Keith from Aberdeen | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Natural Wonders, Ancient Culture And Great Food
Mountain Trails of Lebanon
This holiday gives a great mix of walking, natural wonders and ancient culture in a single week. Being a small country (about the size of Wales) I can't claim the walking is wild and remote. But the walks take you to a range of terrain and the Qadisha Valley is a definite highlight. What I really enjoyed about this trip was the mix of experiences: as well as the walking, you have wine tasting, guided tours of ancient cities (I loved the souks of Sidon), amazing Roman ruins and natural wonde rs (although a mainstream local attraction, Jeita Grotto has to be seen to be believed). On top of that, there is the delicious food. Thoroughly recommended.
By Christopher from BRENTFORD | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Some wonderful coastal walks,excellent food,excellent hosts,and a great free day
Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve
Lovely, well-led, coastal walking, and excellent food (including the best tomatoes I have ever tasted) from our hosts Jonathan and Violetta. We stayed in Eco-friendly lodges located within their own 150 acres of farm and woodland (do take a headtorch). Their dogs came with us on most of our walks, and even waited for us outside the restaurant on our evening out on our own. On our free day we were taken out to sea on a speedboat and went swimming (in wetsuits) in caves. We also had (previously) a number of swims in the sea, and, in my case, a bodysurfing lesson from Jonathan, who has 40 years experience of such things. It did rain on one day, so do take waterproofs with you.
By Richard from Harrogate | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great week in the Picos de Europa
Traverse of the Picos de Europa
What a surprisingly beautiful area to visit. The Picos de Europa really are a sight to behold. The mountains are majestic with stunning views and cloud inversions. Our accommodation was very good and the plentiful supply of hearty food was just what was required after a hard day on the hill. Our group was very international, a group of very friendly people who all liked to walk at a healthy pace......no stragglers with this lot ! Apart from the above what really made this trip a success was our excellent guide Rosana. She was extremely capable and easily managed a large group. Her local knowledge was always on tap and she made sure every detail was followed and every need seen to. I really can’t praise her enough. If you are doing this trip you should be prepared for long days with plenty of big hills to climb. The only place we saw people in numbers was at the obviously popular Cares Gorge. This didn’t detract from an excellent walk along it. Summiting Torre de los Horcados Rojos (2500m), via Collado Horcadas Rojos was for me the highlight of the trip. The scrambling is straight forward but with a fair degree of exposure. All in all a great trip with great people and an excellent guide.
By Stuart from Glasgow | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic entry to group travel, and incredible Baltic States
Baltic Trails Adventure
I had only a vague idea what to expect when I arrived in Vilnius at the start of this 10-day Baltic States trip. One thing that didn’t surprise me was the severity that the Soviet era had had on the whole area. Having flown from Manchester very early on a Saturday morning, arriving at Latvia’s capital to be greeted by the synonymous television tower in the distance was reminiscent of watching the fall of the old Soviet empire in the ’80s & ’90s. A beautiful Vilnius greeted us for the first two nights: vibrant and “happening” what a stunning mixture of the old and communism-style architecture, mixed with a noticeable amount of space. A trip to the Curonian Spit and it’s vastness of properly high sand-dunes, along with views to neighbouring Russia (yup, there’s a conundrum...), and trees. After overnighting in Klaipeda, we headed north to Riga for a two night stay in a city centre hotel which made exploring the city and surrounding countryside very easy. Again the vibrancy of the architecture was seriously impressive, but the brutality of the old Soviet era had left its mark, although not necessarily in a bad way, more a reminder of recent history. A much needed day of travelling to Tallinn via Pärnu, the Estonian beach holiday destination, followed by three nights in an old hotel within the ancient city walls, saw us well and truly spoilt for a diverse mixture of architecture and things to see & do. One highlight - and definitely worth booking to do - was visiting the non-existent 23rd floor of the Hotel Viru, a hastily evacuated KGB listening post in 1991....this brought home to me how “close” we all were to such control. Follow this with a trip to the KGB interrogation cells, merely yards from our hotel. Onwards, via ferry, to Helsinki for our final day and the city tour went from amazing to incredible with each corner we turned. Our KE guide for the trip, Kristine, was very knowledgeable, and being a Lithuanian was able to help immerse us in the local cultures of the different countries. The walking we did was a perfect mix of urban, bog-type duck-boards, woodland and trail routes. Great trip and I’d recommend to anyone, especially those with a nose for modern history too. The diversity of the food was great: some of the local dishes definitely have an acquired taste!
By Harry from Whitehaven | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic Jordan Adventure
The Ultimate Jordan Adventure

What a great week, made even better by our fantastic guide Saddam and a great group of people. Saddam was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about his country, as well as having a great sense of humour! With a good variety of activities as well as the history and culture of Jordan, made a good blend for an unforgettable holiday.

By Martin from Towcester | 24 September 2019
Stunning beautiful Albania
Walking the Albanian Alps

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By Keith from Aberdeen | 24 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A richly rewarding Journey through contrasting Landscapes
Traverse of the Picos de Europa
Our Journey through The Picos De Europa proved a deeply satisfying and varied experience. Each day of the Traverse brought new vistas and trekking challenges. Right from the outset the trail led through verdant upland pastures dotted with Limestone erratics through to starker, rockier terrain in the upper levels. Similarly the tinkling cattle and inquisitive donkeys contrasted with the furtive chamois and soaring vultures against the pinnacled cliffs. The sinuous shepards path leading steeply do wn to the Cares Gorge and the long but well graded ascent to Naranjo de Bulnes, were definite highlights. The hotels, guesthouses and refugios were clean and characterful and provided excellent food and libation aside from perhaps the highest refuge, which was rather austere and impersonal. Rosana, our local guide was quite outstanding, going far beyond her professional duties with a friendly, supportive approach which inspired confidence within the party. Just a couple of tips; carry a pair of flip flops or sandals for the last refuge as they have no hut shoes for guests and be prepared for a lengthy scramble with good hand/foot holds with brief bits of exposure on penultimate days trekking. Overall a wonderful trip and unreservedly recommended.
By Edward from Llandeilo | 23 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Trip of a Lifetime led by an incredible guide
The Ultimate Jordan Adventure

Absolutely, the trip of a lifetime! I can not say enough about our tour guide, Saddam. If you are looking for daily adventure led by a knowledgeable, funny, enthusiastic guide with a wonderful group of people, you have found the right trip!

By Sharon from Kenhorst | 23 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A beautiful coast
Footpaths of Liguria - Cinque Terre, Portofino and Porto Venere
This was an excellent holiday with a lovely group (only seven of us) and great weather. The walking days are quite short (other than the first day) but the terrain is steep and it can be quite strenuous in the hot weather. Several folk opted out of some days because of this. The guide (Marco) was one of the best I've ever had - caring, knowledgeable and highly professional. He also carried the picnic lunches for all of us and they were superb! Moneglia is a lovely town with an excellent san dy beach. The train travel worked well though the combination of train and bus on the last day meant a great deal of time was spent travelling. The weak spot was the hotel. The rooms were clean if a little basic and the breakfasts were fine, but the dinners were frankly poor. When did you last have chicken nuggets since you left school? Please KE - change the hotel!
By Derek from Hertford | 22 September 2019

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Thanks for the review Derek. Point taken. We have changed the dining arrangements to ensure that we encounter more of the flavours of Liguria at every dinner.

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The next best thing...
Icefjords and Remote Villages of East Greenland
I wish I had the where-with-all to go on expeditions... however this holiday brought me close. The landscape is amazing, the geology and flora intriguing, the vast emptiness awesome and the proximity to the changing lives of the Inuit, educational. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone with a sense of adventure. I particularly valued the opportunity to sit and stare up the Sermilik Fjord, the water mirror calm, the air sharp, the sun warming and silence... apart from the occasional crack of splitting ice or boom of calving from the glaciers. Be prepared for bucket toilets and a lack of showers for a few days... however there is plenty of pure icy water if you want to get clean! Drank the water straight from the streams. The hostel at Kuummiit is a tight fit for a full group.
By Joanne from London | 22 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great Scenery & a Fun Adventure
Walking Croatia's Coast & Mountains
This is a very nice walking trip were the scenery is great and the walks not too hard, but just about hard enough to satisfy most regular hikers. The national parks of Plitvice & Krka are both a bit spoilt by being overrun by tourists but you can soon leave the crowds behind when you venture a few miles from the car parks! It's a fairly full-on tour, every night being a one-night stop, so pack light but for all weathers - we had snow in September in the mountains! A good itinerary b ut be aware that if you want to see Zagreb or Split then add some extra days to the trip, before, after or both. Also be aware that Croatia is not yet switched on to 'contactless payments' and so you will need cash (Kuna) - some bars refused any card payment for small amounts.
By Philip from Nottingham | 21 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
40 Years of waiting to enter the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
K2 and Concordia
From the opportunity to wander around the markets of 'Pindi' to reaching Concordia this trek delivers in spades. We enjoyed a window seat view of Nanga Parbat on the short flight to Skardu, followed by a very enjoyable jeep drive to Askole. The first couple of days are well paced and a good opportunity to get to know fellow trekkers. The campsite at Jhola was the first of many instances of meeting expeditions that were on the way back from the 8,000 metre peaks that we will see in the coming days. It is easy to concentrate on the hardship of walking on a very tough glacier surface, which some days may seem endless! However, the gallery of great mountains that unfolds is the reward. The scenery is simply jaw dropping day after day! Expect early starts to the day's trekking and long afternoons, to either enjoy glacial ice cold water to wash(!) or soak up the scenery, or read a good book. To be away from the seemingly permanent connectivity of the modern world is a delight, along with the darkness and silence of night - only interrupted by the occasional thundering distant avalanche. I described the walk along the Baltoro, as being like mother nature's version of walking through the endless halls of Versailles, en route to the golden throne of the Sun King. It starts with 5,000 metre peaks and then a, seemingly endless role call of the greatest mountains on the planet. After all of these peaks are revealed K2 finally reveals herself in a truly unforgettable climax. This is quite simply a great trek.
By Duncan from RIYADH | 21 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic hiking experience
Tastes and Trails of North Macedonia
This was a fully packed week of hiking and seeing the country of Macedonia. The hotels were unique and located in great areas, especially Hotel Tutto. The hikes were steep and fabulous views. The meals were all fantastic, especially our lunch at the assistant guide’s grandparents place in the mountains and the meal at the home of a Macedonian family. Ochrid was a beautiful place so it was nice having our non-hiking day there. Sopjke was pretty in places but the city really needs to clean up ar eas and get rid of graffiti. Luckily, our guides took us to areas of Skopje that were really nice and fun for dinners. Speaking of guides, Domko was a fantastic guide. Very patient, professional and warm; worked hard to make it the best trip for us. His assistant, Marco, was also fabulous and very proud to share his country with us. Our driver, Rolli, was a great driver and fun to be with.
By Dennis from Columbiana | 21 September 2019
Mountains of the Throne Room
K2 and Concordia

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By Duncan from RIYADH | 21 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent introduction to Via Ferrata in stunning scenery
Dolomites Via Ferrata
This trip was a double first for me - never having been on a via ferrata or trekked hut to hut in the Alps. The trip provides an introduction to a wide range of VF - some relatively straightforward protected walkways, some steep ladder sections, and some steep sections that needed climbing, albeit with some help from the cable, especially when wet. And a few tunnels thrown in. The scenery in the Eastern Dolomites is superb, and you get a great sense of exposure on some of the VF and on the peaks . You do need to be happy with the exposure, and a confident scrambler, and reasonably hill fit while carrying a moderate pack. Minimising your rucksack weight is important, especially after adding a couple of kilos of water/lunch/harness/helmet etc. Sometimes we were able to leave some of our kit at a hut and do the VF with a lighter pack. The weather was mixed - some bright sunny, shorts and t-shirt, days and some rainy with full waterproofs. The itinerary was adjusted accordingly. The best day for me was the long VF Giovanni Lipella followed by an ascent of Tofana di Rozes. Our leader Thibault was excellent - gave us a good introduction to the equipment, including a test abseil ( never actually needed) and always kept an eye on the group during our climbs. I always felt safe and in control. Some of the VF are very popular and busy, especially around weekends, so you do need to keep an eye out for what others are doing. The huts vary from large tourist honeypots to smaller more isolated huts. Breakfast was fairly basic, dinners usually good. Sleeping arrangements were usually cramped and generally noisy during the night - I admit to being one of the snorers. Good earplugs can help - mine often fell out (I noticed our guide wore a buff around his eyes and ears when sleeping, which would probably help). Buses to Pocol are not that frequent and most of the group ending up in a taxi for at least one journey. Overall an excellent holiday with a great bunch of folks.
By Maurice from Petersfield | 19 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Outstanding walking in the scenic Canadian Rockies
Canadian Summit Scramble
The Canadian Rockies are an exceptionally beautiful mountain range, and this trip packs in many fine walks and gives a very rich experience of the area. There is actually very little scrambling, and that little is not hard - it is predominantly a walking trip (and the trails are very good). The two day trek in the Yoho National Park was a highlight, spending a night in the middle of the mountains; and the complete traverse of the Centennial Ridge was also wonderful. We had two days of poor weath er in the middle where we didn't do the intended walks. That may have helped us stay the course, as there is a big walk every day. Phil was an outstanding leader, full of energy and good humour, and a very fine cook as well. He worked incredibly hard to ensure that the group had a good time. He was ably assisted in all this by Patrik, who was also an excellent guide and excellent company. Strongly recommended!
By Martin from London | 19 September 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Once In a Lifetime...
K2 and Concordia
I have always wanted to go to Pakistan and this trip exceeded all my expectations in terms of mountain scenery - Concordia provides an incredible amphitheatre of some of the world's largest and most impressive peaks. I am now struggling to edit my photos! Don't underestimate the fitness levels required - it is fairly non-stop and hard work requiring concentration and balance on the rocky terrain (the Baltoro Glacier). You need good, well worn in boots, comfortable socks and decent trek king poles. There isn't a huge amount of ascent and descent but it is the potentially hot and humid conditions, rocky and unforgiving terrain and dust that make this trek hard work at times. However, with a good level of fitness you will be fine. KE and their lofcal agent generally did a wonderful job looking after and supporting us along the way from the administration in obtaining the trekking visa to our own personal visa to even arranging balloons and a cake for my birthday whilst we were on the trek (I hadn't told anyone but they secretly noted the date on my passport details!). The local agent did a lot of ad hoc organisation to ensure that we experienced as much as we could in and around Islamabad (I loved visiting Rawalpindi) and an additional trip to Taxila. He even drove us to the airport himself! On the trek, we were lucky to be joined by Bart Jordans who has a fabulous sense of humour and dealt with issues that arose on the trek efficiently and professionally. He was also a very interesting guy to get to know given his considerable experience of trekking, particularly in the Himalayas and Karakorum. It is worth noting that you are provided with daily snacks, loo roll, foam sleeping mats (although definitely bring a decent thermarest or equivalent) and handwash. Tips for other items to bring - umbrella (there is not much shade - sounds ridiculous but even the mountaineers we met had one!), small shampoo and travel wash (it is possible to do some washing of yourself and clothes in streams), SPF lip balm (my lips got rather destroyed despite taking some) and a fantastic camera with a decent power bank. Weather was generally good and certainly on the days when it mattered - we did have quite a few days of rain/cloud so bring some good reading material. I would strongly recommend this trek to anyone who loves mountain scenery - the views are honestly spectacular and the people incredibly warm and welcoming. I could have stayed much longer and hope to go back at some point in the future. Thank you KE and Baltistan for an incredibly special and memorable trip!
By Georgina from London | 19 September 2019
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