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AWESOME! Holiday of a lifetime!

Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

If you are looking for an adventure away from civilisation then this trip is for you! We were transported into another world on entering the Wadi Rum and Petra. As with other reviews I would agree that this is physically more challenging than described so you need to be fit to walk, scramble, climb 6hrs per day in the heat. The Mariam Hotel in Madaba on the first night is very basic - hostel standard but we were only there for 7hrs. In hindsight I would have liked to see more of Madaba so do con sider adding an extra day. Definitely take a thermorest mat with you for camping as the foam mattresses provided are quite thin. The location of the campsites and Bedouin site were wonderful. Views from the campsite, sun rises and sunsets were breathtaking. The hotel facilities (pool and bar) at both Hotels (Madaba and Petra) were closed. As a Muslim country the sale of alcohol is limited to hotels so suggest you bring your own as both bars at the hotels provided by KE were closed. The hotel in Petra - Edom Hotel was ideally situated next to the entrance into Petra. We had a truly exceptional guide Murad and support staff - Ali, Salem and team. I cannot speak more highly of them and they certainly made the holiday special. Murad was extremely knowledgeable on the history and culture of Jordan. I took poles and was glad I did! Walking through the sand in the desert and up the 800 steps to the Monastery (and 800 steps down!) in Petra and up to Jebel Haroun (Aaron's burial site) - they came in very useful! Our trip was in November so shorter days (gets dark by 5pm) so you might want to consider that when booking in the winter months. KE provided excellent transport arrangements - both on arrival in Jordan and departure. Highly recommend this trip.

By Kelly from Nr Great Missenden | 22 November 2021

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A great week in The White Mountains.

Walking the White Mountains of Crete

A great weeks walking with a variety of mountains, coastal paths and gorges. The first days walk up Gingilos is the toughest days walking of the week and in my opinion a hard grade 6 walk. Jean our guide was very knowledgable about the history and nature of Crete. He also had a good sense of humour !!……. Swimming in the sea is a must and was warm, once in. The food was excellent and accommodation comfortable and we were very lucky with the weather as storms had hit the week before. A really enjoyable week and now looking to book my next K E holiday.

By Rosemary from Banbury | 25 October 2021

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Remember White Mountains is a Grade 6

Walking the White Mountains of Crete

The White Mountains Grade 6 Trek is interesting & diverse in many aspects! It is a mixture of rugged coastline, challenging climbs, ( particularly on the first day ) & a varied standard of accommodation & cuisine! The Gingillos Climb on the first day was tough, …I would say a 6+ Climb. We had just met the previous evening & in my case the KE. Leader took a while to meet me in the Airport ( So please make sure YOU have clarity on Meeting arrangement) . We drove t o our accommodation, & whilst the food was wholesome & hearty & the fellow group members affable, the rooms were basic & cold! The next day on Gingillos seemed to be never ending with scrambling, scree & rock climbing mostly led by the helpful & able bodied & not always on tracks…! The remaining days were interesting, the Samaria Gorge, Pachnes & the Arcadia Gorge! Fellow group members were a great help in administering first aid & checking to see that all were enjoying! We had a beautiful lunch after the Arcadia Gorge walk… ! Accommodation & food was mixed, in my opinion… A very challenging start in this Trip but interesting & enjoyable? days thereafter!

By Bernadette from Miltown Malbay | 23 October 2021

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a relaxing cycling holiday

Cycling The Danube - Passau to Vienna

Cycling along the danube is an easy, relatively flat route with nice places to stop along the way. some parts of the route are more picturesque than others, but we all enjoyed ourselves.

By Cindi from Portland | 19 October 2021

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Brilliant walking holiday in a fantastic area of Scotland

Wilderness Walking - Wilds of Assynt

Really enjoyable holiday in a beautiful area. The accommodation was excellent and breakfasts were really good where we were looked after very well. The scenery, the morning cruise round The Summer Isles and the walking were fantastic as were our group members. Our two guides, Ken and Graham were absolutely brilliant, very informative and looked after the needs of the group very well. They went the extra mile driving us to super places to eat each evening and equally as important they were good f un.

By Norman from Skipton | 05 August 2021

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Stunning views, and every day a great day out in the hills, even on rainy days!

Lake District – South Lakes Classics

It was only because our Tuscany holiday with KE had had to be cancelled 2 years running that we thought of booking this holiday. What a shame we hadn't thought of visiting this area before! The views are to die for, the walking challenging but very doable, and as usual, the guides were excellent. Tim and Tom get to live and work in this fabulous landscape, no wonder they are so cheerful and friendly! But finding somewhere to eat in Ambleside was quite a challenge (huge staff shortage in all of the Lake District) so it would be a good idea to check in advance with KE which day of the week is not catered for so that if possible you can book before you arrive. And don't forget the insect spray! Midges and ticks made their presence felt!

By Manisha from Bristol | 12 July 2021

Superb trek in a beautiful and wild part of the French Alps

The Ecrins Circuit - GR54

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By from Merseyside | 24 February 2021

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A holiday of a lifetime experience

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga Trek

This trip doesn't seem to have changed since I did it in 1998. We acclimitised in Darjeeling having flown up to Bagodra and then a truck (bangbus) to Darjeeling. We stayed at the Windamere hotel which is a story in itself. A jeep trip to Tiger hill resulted in us missing the sunrise because the electrics caught fire. Then we transferred to the start of the trek. Uphill all the way, slow and steady to the top of the Singalila Ridge (very wet mattresses overnight). Back down after 6 days and then up to Yuksom, Samiti Lake and the Ran Glacier. I have never forgotten the KE trip that year or Millenium year with KE to Nepal and up Himachuli. along with white water river rafting on the Sun Khosi and Mountain biking out of Katmandu.

By Reviewer from London | 16 November 2020

Cape Verde March 2020 JNS

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

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By John from London | 18 April 2020

2020 Trip to The Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

Spirit of Shackleton Expedition

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By Paul from Poole | 14 April 2020

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If you are looking for winter walking of substance, look no further

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

If you are looking for a winter walking holiday of substance, look no further than this excellent adventure with KE. I found Cape Verde to be a hidden gem of a destination for a winter trip. It is conveniently located not too far from the UK but feels a world away from cold, dark January in Edinburgh. The trip is a game of two halves. The first is fast paced: by day six, you will set foot on four different islands, undertaking three internal flights and a ferry journey on the way. You will have scaled the highest peak of the archipelago - Pico de Fogo - and seen a very diverse range of landscapes. And you will be on your fifth different bed for the night. The second half sees the trip settling down on the spectacular island of Santo Antao where you will undertake a series of coastal and mountain hikes which are surprisingly diverse when you take into account the comparatively modest size of the island which you are on. Overall, the walking is reasonably demanding: with almost no flat ground involved, the cumulative and descent over the course of the trip are in the order of 9,000 metres. So walking poles are strongly recommended. The scenery ranges from high, barren and freshly minted volcanic terrain to agricultural fields where coffee, mango and bananas are abundant. This is a well-organised and well-led trip. The accommodation is generally simple, but there's always everything needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts are friendly and the food is hearty and wholesome. Worth noting that the descent of Pico de Fogo is a run down a steep lava field. This makes for rapid progress which is gentle on the knees. As suggested elsewhere, take gaiters in order to keep the stones out of your boots. It is also pretty dusty, so a good idea to take something to cover your mouth and nose. A KE buff is a good start, but if I had my time again I might go further and take a proper dust mask as my lungs felt a bit inflamed for the rest of the trip. In terms of other tips, one thing to be prepared for is the first two days of the trip. If you are on the group flights, you are likely to arrive in Cape Verde at about 1am on day 2 and then be on the 7.30am internal flight to Fogo. There'll be a short walk that day, but best to get as much rest as you can as day 3 begins with at dawn with the ascent of Pico de Fogo. I have been on a good number of KE trips now and my view is that Cape Verde more than holds its own, especially if your circumstances are such as you are looking for winter walking.

By Michael from EDINBURGH | 13 April 2020

Nov 2019 - Sikkim Kanchenjunga

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga Trek

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By Robert from Edinburgh | 08 April 2020

Nov 2019, Alan Chan

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga Trek

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By Robert from Edinburgh | 08 April 2020

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Forests and frozen lakes

Finland Wilderness Snowshoe Adventure

This is a great introduction to snowshoeing, largely flat trails and relatively short days. I'd done snowshoeing trips in the mountains and this is very different, the scenery is less dramatic, all forests and great expanses of whiteness. Crossing the frozen lakes and having lunch round a fire, surrounded by three feet of snow were all great new experiences.

The group is very international, only three British people on our trip, though all the others spoke excellent English a nd we spent a lot of time translating the names of obscure wildlife into French, German and Spanish.

The guide was great, very knowledgeable, laid back and able to cope with a very varied group. The food was good solid winter nourishment though we didn't see a fruit or vegetable all week. the wilderness cabins were not that remote, the food was delivered by car, they were pretty well equipped but you do have to be able to cope with no electricity and running water.

Overall it was a great trip and Finland is a really worthwhile winter destination.

By Fiona from Barnet | 18 March 2020

Julian Alps, September 2019

Across the Julian Alps to Triglav

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By Bruce from VICTOR | 18 March 2020

Pyrenees, February 2020

High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Holiday

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By Bruce from VICTOR | 18 March 2020

Mera Peak Trip October 2019

Mera Peak

By Luke from London | 15 March 2020

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Superbly guided wildlife walking holiday

Costa Rica Walks and Wildlife

Our guide Joe ensured that we had a memorable holiday and we experienced the wildlife and natural beauty of Costa Rica. The trip was superbly organised and we sampled delicious food and numerous treats along the way. Joe was enthusiastic , informative and fun to be with. He had boundless energy and made sure the whole group was included in everything.