Kandoo Adventures

Booked Summits of Lofoten Island tour with them. What they don’t disclose at any point in the process is that it’s actually run by 66Nord - a French company with French speaking guides and largely French clientele. As a result I ended up being one of two non-French speakers in a group. Our guide did her best to accommodate, but in the end maybe 10% of information was translated. A bunch of minor issues as well - no information provided regarding pick up upon arrival; the itinerary provides wrong information about when the tour ends which messed up departure plans.

I’ve just completed the Kilimanjaro Lemosho route with Kandoo Adventures and it was the best experience of my life. I’ve been on a few guided tours/travels before and none can even compare to the guides at Kandoo. Our lead guide was Andrew with Maro, Aloyce and Esto as the assisted guides. Andrew was fantastic, his knowledge is incredible and he could answer any question we had, whether it was about Tanzania culture, wildlife, history or facts about this mountain. All 4 guides were so supportive, fun and professional. Maro in particular was very supportive when I was having wobbly moments and I wouldn’t of made it back down the mountain without his help. Esto and Aloyce were also a great help on summit night!The porters were also absolutely phenomenal. Emanuel, Albert, Simon and Peter I had the most interaction with. Emanuel was our waiter and gave us pep talks before barranco walk and summit night. Albert would take the time to teach me Swahili and would decorate the camps each night with rock paths and messages. We always seemed to get the best locations as the camp sites too. I can’t remember everyone’s names but every single person went out of their ways to help us and make sure we was comfortable. When we summited they meet with the most sincere celebration. I felt completely spoilt on this trip.If your thinking about doing Kilimanjaro you should definitely book through Kandoo. And Kandoo should be very proud to have these guys working for them and representing their company!Additionally, the equipment was great. The admin staff (Sam and Georgia) were also great with helping us get the booking sorted and James the chef made the best food and catered to all the different dietary needs our group has(Nut allergies, vegans and no onions!)

I had the best experience at Machu Picchu!! Kandoo Adventures provided us with a fantastic guide! Rudy was knowledgeable, reassuring, patient and a good laugh!!The porters were so efficient,the cook was excellent we ate delicious meals! All the crew members were so very friendly. There was not any part of the trip that was not catered to. I highly recommend Kandoo Adventures to anyone wanting a fantastic experience trekking.Thank you to Rachel and everyone else at Kandoo!! Keep up the good work :-)Mrs Bindhu Babu.

I have nothing but praise for Kandoo Adventures and the incredible team of guides and porters who made my recent ascent of Kilimanjaro possible!Our guides Andrew, Wendelin, and Kotlibu were incredibly professional and knowledgeable. As we ascended the mountain they kept a close eye on everyone in the group and ensured our ascent was pole pole". Along the way they often told us about local plants

You can’t find a better adventure travel company than Kandoo! From the guides, to the porters, to the cooks, to the office staff, everything is top notch! I have done the Machame Kilimanjaro trek and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and both were absolutely incredible! They take care of everything, from the time you step off the plane to the time you leave to go back home. I felt incredibly taken care of and had a marvelous time! The guides know so much about your destination, the porters make sure that your camp has everything you need, and the FOOD! Oh my! I still don’t know how they make such incredible food on a camp stove. I will definitely book another adventure with them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I just booked with them and this company was amazing!!! They planned everything perfectly. The staff is wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. We really had an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. We booked the Salkantay trip. We were promptly greeted at the airport by Jose and taken to our hotel. We made arrangements for an additional trip the next morning with Jose since we had arrived so early. We then set off on our 5 day trek to Salkantay and then Machu Picchu. The entire time the chef, porter, horseman and guide made sure we had everything we needed. We were always fed well and all our gear was set up when we arrived to each camp site. Overall the trip was amazing and the staff were phenomenal. Highly recommend this company.

Impossibly pampered from start to finish, Kandoo redefined glamping for our 8 day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb. Seriously, they have the best equipment, best food, and best team. My friends and I were continuously shocked at the delicious, fresh variety of food provided each day. August (the chef) was just one of our many heroes. David (the camp manager) would greet us with a smile at the end of each hike and personally show us to each of our tents with our bags already inside. He worked through the night on windy nights to make sure everything stayed staked down. Kandoo doesn’t make you use the outhouses, with them you get a personal toilet, always clean. The porters’ attitudes were incredible, always smiling despite working so hard! (The people on Tanzania are simply incredible. I didn’t want to leave.) Last but not least, the guides: I wouldn’t have made it without them. Seriously Kilimanjaro doesn’t seem so bad when you look at the daily mileage breakdowns, but when you factor in altitude... whew! The Lemosho route is very good for getting used to the elevation before summit. That said, the guides really shined on summit day. Filbert especially helped me, knew the right things to say and even carried my daypack for part of the day. I know my friends personally got help from the other guides. We were all so grateful they got us to the top. It was hard! But so worth it. Go with Kandoo!

Our trek with Kandu Adventures to Maccu Picchu was an amazing adventure. All that I expected and so much more. Our guide Jose was very attentive to supporting every person in our 7 group party and a wealth of information throughout the 4 days in regards to the Inca Trail, as well as the culture of Peru. Jose helped us connect with our porters on a personal level and it was very obvious that he cared deeply about each and every one of them. I had researched companies extensively before traveling and can say I am thrilled with my choice of Kandu. They treat their employees with so much care and respect, especially after seeing some of the larger treking companies on the trail. I will tell everyone I know to use Kandoo when traveling to Peru!

Don't Go to Iceland With Kandoo!!!I think you have to be very careful with Kandoo Adventures. All of the 5 star reviews have to do with Kilamanjaro, which they seem to do well according to the reviews. Unfortunately, I went to Iceland with them, on the Ultimate Iceland Tour in July 2022, and it was an absolutely terrible experience from beginning to end. They have teamed up with French companies, namely 66Nord, and ended up putting 2 English speaking tourists (American and Irish) on a French only tour with a French guide who could not speak English. They did not bother to tell us this beforehand. The guide"