Most Inspirational Moment
Scenery
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very good no issues
Advice for Potential Travellers
As above the walking tracks only
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Walking in Norway 28th to 4th Sept
The only problem I have with waking in Norway was the tracks .
They are in a state of great repair . Ground in places need to be leveled out . Some rocks need to be removed .
New soil needs to be placed down in most places.
As below
Variety and challenge
Apart from hiking there is a big emphasis on getting to know the history of the area, which I really appreciated. Bosnia is a beautiful and friendly country and you will enjoy getting to know it better. We found local people really keen to talk, even if we didn’t share many words. We enjoyed really perfect weather.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, by far, was the rafting. A glorious day, peaceful and a little bit different. Working as a team was fun. I enjoyed the walks and the city tours too. We enjoyed eating out in the evening with the group. The town at the top of the hill was very interesting and I enjoyed talking to the people who lived there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was good, but he failed to keep the group together sufficiently during the hikes which was unfortunate. Other Exodus leaders worked harder to be inclusive. Other than that he was very nice, enthusiastic, well organised and informative.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Practice walking up hills. I used a much smaller pack than suggested which was just fine. The two star hotels are adequate - however we didn't always have hot water. Coffee is really important and generally delicious.
Highlights of Morocco - August 2016
What a fabulous trip. Very well planned and times, lots to see and do, very active and varied. Be careful when going in August as the heat was,at times, a little too much, especially when exploring the cities and Volubilis. We stayed after the trip ended and took a trip to the Ouzoud waterfall, which would be a lovely addition to the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting the nomad family when hiking in Todra Gorge. You really feel like you get to know Morocco. The night in the desert is magical and the hike in the High Atlas Mountains is absolutely stunning.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Samir was extremely good. He was very informative, constantly adding in extras for our trip and he helped us out when we had a baggage issue and had to take a taxi from Fez to Casablanca to meet our luggage when it finally arrived!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Beware of the heat and the 'hairdryer wind!'
Great Week
This was a great holiday. Well planned out. The walks were varied – and all with beautiful views. In the evenings, Suzy took us to some great restaurants. On the walk to Portofino we stopped off at a restaurant in the hills where the tomatoes for the caprese salad were plucked off the vine next to the restaurant – fantastic. The hotel was nice, and very close to the beach. The wine tasting, with somebody who was passionate about the wines of the region, was fascinating.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking down into Portofino.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Suzy was great. Was knowledgeable about the region. Everything was well organised and when changes needed to be made at the last minute she was able to figure out alternate arrangements quickly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks varied in difficulty, with the first day definitely the hardest. There were some very steep extended descents - poles definitely came in handy on that first day, as well as when we descended from Montallegro to Chiavari. The walks in the Cinque Terre were great, although there was not a lot of time in the villages themselves. However, you can easily use the free day to spend more time in them, as well as in Portovenere - the boat trip out is recommended. Food is expensive - especially the restaurants we went to in the evenings, so be prepared... Also, just a note that the trip notes mention the Via Dell'Amore. Unfortunately, this has been closed since 2011 as a result of a landslide, and doesn't appear to be reopening anytime soon because of bickering over who will pay to repair it, so we did not get to do it. This was not a major loss since all the other walking was great, but something that Exodus might want to change in the trip notes.
A walker's paradise
Interesting walks over mixed terrain, all with spectacular views.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every day had different highlights, but I enjoyed Pompeii, having waited years to visit, a very windy walk up and down Vesuvius and the walk from Ravello with the lemon groves, national park waterfalls and old papermills.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Severio was fantastic, very knowledgeable and ensured everyone had a good time and the walking was paced accordingly. He had lots of anecdotes, and found flexibility in the itinerary to ensure we had the best experience possible. He was very much part of our group as well as our leader
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks are challenging in parts, so on a couple of days at least I would recommend walking boots. Other days walking shoes or good trainers are fine. We had quite a bit of cloud and heavy rain so a decent waterproof jacket is a must. I found a camelbak water system useful, as when hot it's very hot! Take a jumper or two as the evenings can be chilly in September! I carried a DSLR camera, heavy, but worth it for the fab photos I took.
Imperial China and Yangtze River Cruise
This is a very busy trip packed with sightseeing and travelling. There is a fair amount of walking most days although not hard pace or terrain can involve a lot of stairs. Wonderful trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to say - seeing lots of baby pandas, standing on great wall of china, beautiful day out in Yangshuo, Chinese cooking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Good humoured and good at keeping group together. Informative and very positive about China. Good choice of restaurants and food suggestions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a very busy trip. Have a few days rest before going back to work. There is a lot of walking - more than 10000 steps daily except for days on cruise. The 3 overnight train journeys are hard going and not particularly comfortable. The sheets do not appear to get changed- I would take a sheet sleeping back if doing this again. The staff came to make up beds on the second train - this involved folding duvets and putting them back on the beds - no change of sheets.
Fantastic all round
Lovely area, great food, warm hospitality, good weather. What more could you ask for.
Most Inspirational Moment
No stand out moments for me, it was fantastic from the moment I arrived to the moment I left.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was inspirational, hard working, had lots of funny stories, a font of knowledge. I've done a few Exodus holidays now and I've generally found Exodus leaders to be really good. However, Sara raised the bar to a whole new level. I particularly liked the way she guided the walks from the back where possibly which allowed everyone to go at their own pace.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it.
Walking in Tuscany
This was one of the very best walking group holidays that I have been on. I could not fault any part of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the beautiful mountains of Garfagnana and returning each afternoon to swim in the pool of idyllic Braccicorti.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is the most competant group leader I have ever travelled with. She goes far beyond the call of duty to see that everyone is safe in the mountains and having the best holiday possible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip NOW
Inca trail experience
The meeting of fellow travelers at the airport took the anxiety out of being a single traveler and being met by Raul the tour leader at our destination ,made for an excellent start to an exceptional holiday . I would recommend this experience to anybody with an ounce of adventure in their soul to grab their walking boots and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Incas, learning about their history as you go from the very informative guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
I never thought i'd ever be able to do a trip like this, so reaching dead womans pass and looking over Machupicchu from the sun gate was truly amazing .Made me cry!!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Raul was informative and attentive to the needs of the group.He had a lot of respect for the local people.
Advice for Potential Travellers
.This trip is not for the faint hearted ,its tough ,you feel you have achieved something when you reach dead woman's pass on the second day of the hike and when you reach Machupicchu I personally found it a very emotional experience.Thanks to the porters and guides I got there in one piece!!!
MADAGASCAR DISCOVERER
Although an awful lot of driving — plus two internal flights — it was a “Discoverer” trip and we certainly did see — and do — a lot and, OMG, having been on many trips/tours, Madagascar was more “In the Past” than I have been on before but, while extremely poor, peoples seemed well-fed and were invariably pleasant and always putting forth their best effort to keep things neat and clean (where dirt and dust was everywhere)
Most Inspirational Moment
At age-83, having survived the hike-in, the climbs/etc to the Peaks, the bridge, and back-out at Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Taskmaster who put it all together to do the most, see the most -- often with special events -- in a region where Mora-Mora rules everything and Mel was able to overcome it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
if you wish for unique exposure to nature and people different from almost anything you've ever seen -- DO IT !!