KE are delighted to announce the launch of three brand new adventures as part of the KE Pioneer Collection, each one limited to just one exclusive departure in 2026. These unique expedition style trips are for pure adventurers who seek the unknown, the final wilderness and the remotest challenges. This year our new adventures include:

SOUTH AFRICA – The Western Cape Epic
This bespoke itinerary is an extraordinary gravel cycling expedition, through South Africa's stunning Western Cape, blending the renowned Cross Cape Ride with the epic Karoo Crossing. Cycling on gravel roads dating from the 1860's, this 886km journey tackles the mountain passes of Swartberg, Rooiberg and Franschhoek: each presenting unique challenges and delivering diverse and breathtaking views as a reward. Winetasting at Stellenbosch and a night in Cape Town provide a suitably chilled out conclusion to this epic adventure. 
Find out more HERE.

SVALBARD – Svalbard Crossing – A self-supported expedition
This extreme Arctic wilderness expedition is a self-supported journey on snowshoes, pulling 15-20kg of survival gear on a pulk. You'll trek approximately 20km each day and it includes the chance to summit Newtontoppen (1713m), the highest peak in Svalbard. Teamwork is everything on this trip, and you'll share daily tasks like setting up camp, cooking and keeping watch for Polar Bears. To prepare, a compulsory UK-based training weekend is included to help with the skills and mental fortitude needed to take on this extreme adventure. This expedition immerses you into the incredible beauty of Svalbard and it's bone-chilling, raw and unforgiving landscape.
Find out more HERE.

RWANDA - Rwanda Rising – Gravel Bikes and Gorillas
This pioneering trip is the first foray for KE into Rwanda on two wheels. We have created an itinerary that covers some of the best gravel biking routes in the country, providing short but demanding, and incredibly rewarding stages, whilst also ensuring cultural and wildlife rich experiences when off the bike in two of Rwanda's finest national parks. This is a culture infused adventure, cycling through villages alive with communities and schoolhouses. This new adventure immerses you into real life in this wonderful cycling loving country.
Find out more HERE.

View all the new Pioneer trips HERE. 

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KE Adventure Travel offers 360 active adventures in around 100 countries, creating expertly guided small group and self-guided adventures worldwide. Best known for its pioneering itineraries, KE creates unforgettable adventures for active travellers of all abilities. Based in Keswick in the Lake District, KE is passionate about creating unique travel experiences for their customers. Established in 1984, KE Adventure Travel is a member of ABTA (W4341), AITO (5075) and holds an ATOL license (2808). www.keadventure.com.

Please contact Marketing Executive Ella Pattinson at ella@keadventure.com for any further information or images.