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Absolutely one of the best holidays I have ever been on! I really enjoyed the cycling, the scenery, the challange, and the company. The hotels were far nicer than I had expected.
Our group leader, Michaele and his partner Enrico were fantastic. Really supportive and helpful.
I think we were really lucky with the weather. I would choose my destination and potential weather more carefully in the future as if it had been rainy and windy I think the trip would have been a bit grim with a lot of hanging around.
A great week including some lovely walks to all the highlights of the area. In addition, the visits to Pompeii, Versuvius and Herculaneum were not to be missed. The hotel was so friendly that nothing seemed like too much trouble and the weather was fantastic for the time of year. All in all, a superb holiday.
Walking around the crater rim of Mount Versuvius was pretty special, as were the views from the Walk of the Gods. The optional trip to Herculaneum and Ravello was excellent with unparalled ruins at the first and the incredible gardens of Villa Cimbrone at the second.
Albert was fantastic. He made sure that everyone in the group was happy and answered our many questions! He ensured that we all got seats on the public bus back from Amalfi (not an easy task!) and was always ready to advise on the best places for a meal or a drink.
This is a lovely week - fairly relaxed, with some lovely walks. However a few of the walks are in the moderate category (not leisurely) so be prepared for some uphill as well as stiff ankles and calf muscles after all the downhill!Having said that, I did not feel that walking poles were necessary although with wet, slippery paths they would definitely be a help.
A trip of a lifetime.The Africian walking company were incrediable, nothing was too much trouble. Without the motivation from the guides I would not of made it to the summit. You need to be physically fit and have the mental attitude to suceed. The other people in the group were fantastic.
Summit day, by head torch to the sunrise to the summit.Hard now to believe I actually made it.
Florence, was the best, smiling, happy, signing and motivational. The guys certainly make the trip.
Train, train and be prepared for the challenge, much harder than I thought.Also prepare your self for the camping!!!!!!
The unhindered exposure to the Zambezi River and its wildlife made this an excellent trip. The guides made an otherwise impossible trip possible.
Watching families of elephants bathing and drinking yards from the canoes.
CB was erudite, charming and knowledgable.
I would recommend that anyone on this trip have some experience with canoeing and camping - and enjoy both of them. The village and orphanage visits are a pleasure because they are done sensitively. Small clothes are needed in both places - if you have room in your bag.
Great trip. Excellent local leaders and good group made it all the more enjoyable. What can I say about Nepal; it's beautiful. Stunning scenery and great trekking. Oh, and the rice is good too! Kathmandhu is busy, noisy and chaotic, but still a place to savour. Pokhara, where we stayed a night after completing the trek, is set in a beautiful location. Lovely lake, surrounded by mountains, felt Alpine in character.
Too many inspirational moments to list them all but I guess Reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4100m and not feeling out of breath would be up there at the top of the list. Seeing the snow covered mountains at sunrise at ABC with no cloud to obscure the view, simply magnificent.
Dawa our group leader was excellent. He was patient, calm, approachable, cheery, positive, organised things efficiently and his English was well nigh perfect.
You'll be able to get mineral water ie bottled water on the first few days and the last day of the trek. In between you'll need to drink local water that has been filtered and/or boiled. It tastes ok but I'd recommend you use water filtration tablets with it to be safe. As you progress up the trail towards ABC be aware that food, showers and drink (soft drink and beer) prices increase. Budget for the trek should be about 2500 to 3000 Nepalese Rupees per day.If you're looking for somewhere to chill after the trek then the Busy Bee Bar in Pokhara is recommended and in Kathmandhu check out The Tom and Jerry Bar in Thamel.
What a beautiful place the Atlas Mountains are. I kept thinking how lucky I was not to be at my desk at work and enjoyed every footstep on the dusty trails and every breath of mountain air.
The walks took us up and over a high pass before descending into the valley of Aroumd. It was a long days walk, but so beautiful along the way and we stopped at various points to gather our breath, cool down in the shade, acclimatise, chat to the group and take in the views. After a comfortable night in the Gite (for the girls at least) there followed another long walk the next day which took us up through the valley pass to the Neltner Refuge (Toubkal basecamp). But when I got too tired there was a backup ... the mule ! What a way to travel. I think I'll be trading in my car very very shortly. There were stops for drinks and snacks along the way, so again, a very manageable day. However, all those little luxuries disappeared for the summit day, but the hard uphill battle was soon forgotten when we reached the top and looked out at the mountains spread out beyond. Stunning.
Our leader (Rachid) was very kind and friendly. Our bags were always there before us, our rooms ready, and Rachid spent time explaining the culture and sights as we travelled along.However, the pace was a bit too fast for me (I am notoriously slow - and this group were also extremely fast) so I quickly lagged behind. This didn't bother me in the slightest though - apart from on the day after the ascent when I would have liked to have done another walk, but didn't think I could keep up with the pace set, so I didn't go (went litter picking around the Refuge instead in an eco warrior kind of way!). The assistant guide (Hammid) was always at the rear of the group, so I was always in safe hands. Plus he had the "emergency" mule, so was quite a popular fellow. Rachid also stopped frequently enough so that I (and other laggers) could catch up, and that was fine. Rachid and Hammid worked hard the whole week to make sure the trip ran smoothly and that we had good lunches and dinners. No mean feat for a large group. Legends both.
A couple of bits of advice - (1) take a thin sheet / sarong as this is useful for the more basic accommodation units (like the Refuge) to separate you from the rather over-used mattresses and concrete pillows ! (2) unless you are the dominant snorer, ear plugs are quite useful..., but be prepared for a broken nights sleep at the Refuge anyway as the dorms are quite big and altitude has a funny effect on some people. (3) take some coloured pencils, crayons and small notebooks - the kids in the villages go mad for these and you will probably be cleaned out in a matter of minutes (I was). I really enjoyed the food that was prepared by our cook, but some of the others in the group didn't enjoy so much vegetarian food or the sweet / spiced (cinnamon) flavours. However, it's fresh fare and someone else cooks and does the washing up - how can anyone complain about that...!
Just to repeat what other scribes have written, food, farmhouse, driver, manager, smiling dog, staff, fellow travellers all first class. Thanks.
Being 60 somethings wondering if we could hack it, we did.
I'LL never forget what's his name!!! top man, kept muttering about it being really lovely in May.
Just pay the money and go, worth every penny sorry euro.
Marvellous holiday, varied itinerary with spectacular architecture, guided by a very experienced and helpful guide. You will get the feel of the real Turkey.
The Blue Mosque and the Haga Sopia, both in Istanbul were not to be missed, Cappadocia caves and the underground City of Derinkuyu, with seven levels of tunnels, made this holiday a trip, not to be missed by anyone.
The Turkish Tour Guide, Funda, made this holiday run smooth and she seemed to go that extra mile to make your holiday marvelous.
If you have been to Turkey before and just experianced a beach holiday....... you have not seen the real Turkey.
A chance to see Tuscan life away from the tourist traps and beautiful Italian villages. Oh and the mountains of course – stunning!
Italy means insistant relaxation for me and this holiday was no exception. You can't help but smile at the farm's dog's, Elvis, energy and we walked in places where we hardly saw anyone else.
Sara was great and always checking to make sure that everyone was okay, helping where necessary as I needed on several occasions. I decided to have a rest day and she gave me a good recommendation for a local walk - the hand drawn map complete with the location of friendly dogs was very accurate.
This is more than a stroll in the park and I wished I'd been a little better prepared and fitter before I went! But as this is a centre based holiday you can take a rest day if you want. Make sure you stop off in Castelnuovo for the best ice cream.
Challenging walking, spectacular scenery in superb weather and excellent support.
Seeing the Matterhorn in all its splendid glory.
Experienced, competent and friendly. What more could you ask for!!
This is a tough walking trip. Make sure you are fully prepared.
