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Elaine stalker
Reviewed October 2015
Peru Explorer - September 2015
Exodus describe this trip as leisurely/moderate – it’s not. Be prepared for lots of 6am starts, several very long days on the coach and very little free time unless you opt out of organised activities. The Inca Trail is tough going, particularly on days 1 and 2 when the combination of heat and altitude make it quite a slog. Conditions in the jungle are far more basic than described in trip notes.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of Dead Womans Pass on day 2 of the Inca Trail and knowing that it was mainly downhill from there to Machu Picchu.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rene and the other local guides were very well organised and knowledgable. My only criticism would be that they tried to cram too much in and we often felt that we were racing round museums and sites without time to take in our surroundings. By the end of our trip I definitely felt Inca'd out!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes before you go.
Appreciate just how much of this trip will be spent sitting on the bus.
Accept that the standard of hotel used by Exodus (and the hotel rooms allocated to Exodus guests) are perhaps poorer than could/should be.
Use sols rather than US dollars (except for Nazca flight).
Don't do souvenir shopping until Aguas Calientes or Cuzco markets.
Accommodation in Amazon is very basic and rainforest walk in wellington boots is a lot of effort if you hardly see any wildlife.
Book an extra day in Lima at the end of your trip so that you don't face a long journey home smelling of the jungle - we were up at 6am in jungle for 2 hour boat trip, 1 hour bumpy bus journey, flight to Cuzco from Puerto Maldonado, flight from Cuzco to Lima, 6 hours in Lima airport, 11 hour flight to Paris, 5 hours in airport then 1 hour flight back to UK when there had been almost no water in our jungle lodge shower
Andrew Mortimer
Reviewed October 2015
National Parks Walk
Great Holiday – saw some fantastic chunks of America – looked after by two fantastic guides.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many highlights - but probably the sunset evening in Arches National Park.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both were excellent - very knowledgeable & extremely well organised. Gave clear direction to the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't take too much gear with you - plenty of opportunities to wash/dry tee shirts & underwear. None of the hikes (including in/out of Havasupai) were too testing.
Neil Thompson
Reviewed October 2015
Just Around The Corner?????
This was the first holiday with Exodus and in fact the first holiday I have done of this type. Walking the Amalfi Coast was definitely the right choice to make, I can full appreciate why it is the most popular trip Exodus run. Based in a quite village surrounded by stunning scenery in an amazing county, as a group we could not have been made more welcome by everyone we encountered. Yes the walks were challenging but all were done at a leisurely pace and doable. There are three key factors that made this a wonderful week. The background work that Exodus have done. An excellent Group Leader. And most importantly the group dynamics, arrived as 16 strangers to leave as 16 friends in a week later.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every day was occupied with something I was determined to do and see, so despite an injury finishing the final walk and having a cold beer by the beach after completing every walk. This was only tainted by the fact it was the final walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had Paul as our group leader, who was extremely patient and understanding to everyone's needs. He had an excellent knowledge of the local area and good relationship with not only the hotel staff but members of the local community. Not an easy task but he looked after all of us for the week, I don't think we could have had a better guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Good walking shoes, that have been broken in and fit well.
Make sure you have done some walking beforehand, hills and steps are a must.
Reading the trip notes and actually understanding that there are a lot of steps both up and down. Its all worth it though.
Joan Scott
Reviewed October 2015
Walking in Tuscany
This trip offers something for everyone – hill walking, a few tougher climbs, a cultural day (optional ) in the beautiful town of Lucca, and every evening the lovely farmhouse and home cooking to return to. Leaders play such a big part in the success of these trips, and Sara is one of the best – social, professional, organised, inspirational, knowledgable ……
Most Inspirational Moment
When Sara got the whole group safely up to the natural arch at the summit - quite a climb, and the best views of the week!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara Bull is a great leader. Her knowledge of the history and geography of the area really help get the most out of the trip, and she is sensitive to the abilities and aspirations of each individual in the group, so that everyone has a rewarding experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Choose carefully between the standard itinerary and the more challenging weeks - the latter include some longer days, steeper terrain and an occasional scramble, but well worth the effort.
Alison MacDonald
Reviewed October 2015
Cycling Sardinia-trip of a lifetime!
This was our second Exodus guided trip and what an amazing trip it was. Sardinia is a gem of a place with breathtaking scenery and history. From start to finish it was an adventure.The Sinis wetlands with the Mistral , Tharros, the Green Coast coastline, the very trip and Islands of Sant Antioco exactly as described. The guides Michele Q and Michele Z were incredible and worked so hard. Their support in the van and on the road so attentive , not to forget their fruit salad and chocolate on the stops.
Most Inspirational Moment
It had to be the 7km hill up to the Agriturosmo farm. A very tough section but rewarding in many ways.The Rocce Bianche Farmhouse at the top was just wonderful.Their 0km banquet where all the food was grown on site was wonderful. The next day the 7km descent just as breathtaking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leaders Michele Q and Michele Z were incredible.They worked tirelessly and so attentive to every detail. The evening briefings, attention to safety on the road a priority, and they have excellent local knowledge and history. Every day they arranged lunches, phoning ahead, giving us options. One day Michele Q took the ladies bikes up the top of the hotel hill to start the day and took luggage up to rooms.Michele Z was so attentive, and what a knowledge on local history.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Suggest be in very good fitness for the trip.There were 2 very challenging days on Day 3 and 4 with steep long climbs that I wished I had trained a bit before. However there was always the offered option of sitting out any section in the van.
Valerie Buzzard
Reviewed October 2015
Cycling Cuba
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday in a very interesting country.
The guide was fantastic – knowledgable, passionate and delivered the information in an inspiring way.
Accommodation was of varied types and in the majority of cases exceeded our expectations.
Food was simple but plentiful – occasionally outstanding (especially my surprise birthday cake).
Most Inspirational Moment
the whole experience was a real eye opener to the Cuban people, their history and way /pace of life.
Thoughts on Group Leader
EXCELLENT!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Drink plenty of water and you do not need to take any jumpers!
Joan Hilda Shand
Reviewed October 2015
Joan
A great trip to a country opening up to Tourism.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Tigers Nest and also the Thimpu Festival.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great leader, very informative. Also wonderful driver on terrible roads.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a lot of driving on rough roads.
Jon Mc
Reviewed October 2015
Far far exceeded (already high) expectations
A week in Jordan gives you time to see the main places in a truly amazing country. Guide was really good and knowledgably and the itinerary superb
Most Inspirational Moment
Floating in the Dead Sea..... First sight of the Treasury at Petra..... Walks around Petra (we were quite active and did around 40km over two days in Petra - its huge - walks not that tough if you are relatively fit).... The sunset in Wadi Rum...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ala - our group leader was brilliant. kept us moving, never too pushy to get moving, good advice on where to eat.
Advice for Potential Travellers
People in Jordan are very friendly, and in particular the people trying to sell you stuff are not in any way pushy (something I was worried about after having been to Egypt).
You may see some comments on tips and this was no issue. The Trip Notes suggest forming a kitty (as does the guide) and GBP10 for the week did it.
I would defo advise to go on the boat trip in Aquba - really relaxing and nice way to spend a day and three hectic ones in Petra and Wadi Rum
Rebecca Stamford
Reviewed October 2015
Amazing Dolomite Trekking
Great week of level 5 trekking with amazing views. The option of swapping to level 3 if desired was available to us at each evening’s debrief which was perfect.
Each trek available each day was described and we could chose each evening which group we went out with.
Hotel and food was simply wonderful, fabulous hosts!
Would go back again in a heartbeat.
Most Inspirational Moment
All of it, the views, the walking and the Refugio's we stopped at for lunches made for a perfect walking holiday.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Eric and Albert were great. Both friendly and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for hard (but very rewarding) walking at level 5 with simply amazing scenery.
I did the last day at level 3 which was very easy and i'm very glad I had stuck with the level 5 walks all week.
The hotel has a sauna to relieve any aches - do make use of it - and after a good nights sleep you were ready for another good days walking.
Do take rain coats just in case - weather as in all mountains can be unpredictable.
Julia Larsson
Reviewed October 2015
Highlights of Turkey
A very busy tour with some long drives. Some of the hotel bathrooms were extremely small and inconvenient and I feel that single travellers were put into inferior rooms to couples, which is annoying when you pay a supplement to have a single room. However, overall this is a wonderful trip visiting some of the top sites in western Turkey. There is not enough time in Istanbul though.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many. Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul; Ephesus; Kas (a really lovely town); Phaselis ancient city; Mevlana Calaleddin Rumi (Whirling Dervish Museum); rock church frescoes in Cappadocia.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fatih Develi was excellent. He is knowledgeable, flexible with the itinerary, moving visits if we were running short of time, gave us many options and always made sure we were happy with his suggestions. He was always helpful and patient with all our questions. He also has a sense of fun. He made this a great and memorable holiday.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for some very long drives. If you have Unal as your driver you will have a very comfortable bus and he is an excellent driver. Traffic can be heavy getting into and out of cities. Roads are generally very good but there are a few drives over hairpin bends.
