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A superb holiday which was excellently organised allowing time to get an inside look into the wonderful country of Vietnam whilst enjoying the wonderful fresh air and enduring exercise.
The young children being so excited to see us when cycling through the villages - having big smiles, high 5's, big hugs and being welcomed
Excellent - the best - very knowledgeable - very professional - nothing too much trouble - always happy to help - always smiling
Do this holiday - it is the best - take a sleeping bag liner on the train
Had 2 brilliant weeks discovering Sri Lanka in our 2nd Exodus holiday. A brilliant mix of sight seeing, fun, shopping and relaxing. Exodus organisation is superb. Guide was so helpful and accommodating – nothing was too much trouble.
There are too many excellent moments to name just one, but enjoyed the cycling day, learning about the coconuts and the lunch in the forest.
Group leader was super. Very friendly and accommodating. Excellent knowledge about the island, the history and the places we visited. Nothing was too much trouble. Sometimes the tricky Sri Lankan names/words/pronunciation were difficult to understand.
Bring a pair of binoculars - great for the National Parks and whale watching. Ladies might like to carry a foldable fan - I found this of great benefit as the humidity can be very high. Next time I would carry a damp flannel too so I could dry my head, face and neck in the heat. Bring a double pack of playing cards for some fun evenings. I didn't take a hairdryer as all hotels either have one in the room or they loan you one.
Words cannot describe how amazing this trip is…if you have even a tiny inkling to go, do not hesitate. Every single day, without exception was amazing; the mountains are floor to ceiling, vast and beautiful. It is not your average walk in the park, to get views like this you have to work hard for it!
Every single day was inspirational, but 2 stand out. The obvious one was reaching Everest Base Camp but also finishing the whole walk brought a lump to the throat! We had the privilege of meeting Jamling Norgay (son of Tenzing) on the way, as well as other climbers heading for the summit - truly amazing people! We had some unseasonable snow too and our guide, Gele was absolutely wonderful - at one point he was using his bare hands to dig through snow and dirt to get to fresh soil and rocks that he could throw onto the icy pathway to help us to avoid slipping.
I cannot thank Gele enough. Gele and the team (Pema, Phenju, Gelgeen and the 'Yak boy' of course) were looking after us every step of the way. Gele had some very clear advice that we all stuck to and we were all successful in getting to EBC. He was always keen for feedback and made it very easy for us to raise any issues with him (not that there were any, more that most people at some point had to seek advice about something!). Our group was fantastic, we all arrived as strangers and within a few days it was all about us as a team and all of us working together - everyone was so supportive of each other and this was partly due to Gele's facilitation. He taught us cards games, made us laugh, had some great anecdotes (and some really rubbish jokes!) and was generally the heart and soul of the trip.
Yes - do it! Be aware that it is not easy...every day is challenging. I have also done Kili and that was tough, but only really for the summit night and following day. This trek in my opinion is more challenging as every day there are some very steep ups and downs (sometimes they feel relentless), but that goes hand in hand with there being a 'wow' moment around almost every corner - it is well worth it. If you are a bit nervous about heights - don't worry too much. I was concerned about the bridges and sheer cliff sides. The bridges were remarkably sturdy and can hold a lot of Yaks! As for the cliffs, there were one to two sections that I found slightly uncomfortably narrow...but rest assured that there is always someone there watching your back (or holding you up!). A few other pointers: - The acclimatisation days are essential for making your ascent more comfortable and they are well worth doing. - Take a metal 'Sigg' style bottle and use it as a hot water bottle. - Buy a thicker down jacket in Namche if you need to. - Walking sticks make it a million times easier on the knees. - If you want to buy a Yak bell, do it in Namche as they are about the only thing that are not easy to find in Kathmandu! - Khumbu Cough is real and it is a bit annoying (I still have it!), but it doesn't have to stop you. - Don't expect to sleep much! The days are incredible, but the nights can drag on and feel like a lifetime! Finally, enjoy every minute of it, take the time to take it in, take photos, breathe the air...!
A full-on enjoyable trip with an interesting mix of sightseeing and activity – would highly recommend.
The itinerary enables you to learn a lot about this rapidly developing country – it’s history and current development, with interesting contrasts between city life and rural life. There is almost no free time on this trip, but that’s the only way to fit so much into two weeks! The Vietnamese people are friendly and welcoming and the trip is interesting and enjoyable from start to finish.
Hard to highlight just one: Cycling through rural villages (approx. 50% of the cycling). Exchanging hundreds of 'hellos' with local children and people as we cycled through their lives. Visiting local markets. Cycling through the Friday night rush hour with the locals in Hue - and surviving! (It was a challenging experience, but our guide looked after us well). Sharing a little of the fun with local people as they prepared to celebrate their New Year. The water buffalo that expressed such joy and excitement when it was let off its rope to play in the river (running back and forth and rolling in the river like a puppy! I didn't know water buffalos did that!) The homestays. Experiencing the process of getting clothes, shoes and prescription glasses tailor made in Hoi An.
Anh was a brilliant leader - well organised, great sense of humour, knowledgeable, part of the group, excellent English and such a pleasure to spend time with. Anh handled the boisterous nature of our group with ease and everything was organised to perfection without any fuss.
I was unsure of the following before I went, so hope these pointers help: You will need: Lightweight walking boots or shoes (heavy boots unnecessary) Silk sleeping bag liner (not a sleeping bag) Cycling helmet (must be worn, but are provided by the bike hire company if you prefer not to take your own) Padded seat cover or padded cycling shorts (recommended, not essential, I'm not a cyclist and suffered even with my padded seat cover!, but most people seemed to experience at least some saddle soreness!) Walking sandals were fine for cycling (I didn't need trainers) You won't need: Additional sleeping mat (those provided at the homestay are fine) Mosquito net (all provided where needed) Currency - VND is the preferred currency, but most places also take US dollars. Credit cards can be used in towns and cities. It's quick and easy to get laundry done whenever you stay in a hotel for 2 nights - this cuts the amount of clothes needed (and eliminates the whiffy socks after the hike!) Would recommend a massage at the hotel in Hoi An if you get chance - excellent for a very reasonable price.
I really enjoyed this trip. I was really taken by the friendliness and beauty of Cuba, and the bravery and resilience of the people there. The itinerary was good, allowing us to see different aspects of Cuba, and the accommodation was comfortable and well-located. The cycling was not particularly easy, as it was seriously hot (between 35 and 40 degrees some days), and there was often a really annoying headwind, but, despite that, it was enjoyable as we passed through some great scenery. The group was great too.
There wasn't one particular moment. The whole place is inspirational, although it's hard to see how the changes currently taking place are going to have a positive impact on all Cubans. It's hot. It's humid. There's music everywhere. The rum based drinks are fab. The men are a bit too forward. The sea is so blue and the sand so white. The renovations of the old colonial buildings are starting to make things look a bit Disney-like. It all makes for a really great, interesting trip, and I'd go again in a heart beat.
Our leader was Laz, and we had Guille as mechanic and Eduardo as driver. They were a great team, and I think we all really enjoyed being in their company.
Try and keep loads of ten and 25 centavo coins to give to the toilet attendants. Take some long sleeve tops for cycling - even wearing high protection suncream some of us got burnt. You might need ear plugs as Cuban cockerels, pineapple sellers, etc. etc. start early! Immodium might be a good idea too, as there were a few dodgy tummies among the group!
Did not know what to expect at all as this was my very first walking group adventure. What a fantastic group, exceedingly funny and informative guide, the island is amazing and the weather was great (t-shirt weather every day).
Will definitely do a walking tour agoin – probably easier as I thought the classification as ‘moderate’ was a great understatement (I thought I was going to die a few times).
top of the highest mountain on Madeira - group photo!
absolutely excellent - very informative, funny and mostly encouraging.
get blisterplaster and get fit, fit, fit!!!!!!!!
A great time and a very varied trip with many different activities.
The people. Their happiness and their welcoming attitude.
Anh was very well organised, funny and always had a positive attitude. His English was also very good.
Follow the guidelines on The Exodus website an you'll be fine. I didn't use the mosquito net as they were provided in the homestay.
A really good walking holiday with excellent views of the coastline. A full schedule meant we saw as much as we could and had great trips to Pompeii, Vesuvius and Capri
I loved going up Vesuvius and inside the crater to see and learn all about the history of the volcano. It was well worth getting a guide to take you inside the crater.
Clair was brilliant and set a good pace on the walks and had a good local knowledge and the fact that she could speak Italian was a bonus. She also went the extra mile to help us gain a group discount on the ferry to Capri even though she was not organising the trip on our free day .
Be prepared for steps, up and down, and lots of them. If you use walking poles, they would be useful especially on the steps down
A thoroughly memorable trip. Lovely country and lovely people. We saw so much in a relatively short space of time with great contrasts between city, desert, coast and the Dead Sea.
Having tea with our driver's mum in her home to see what Jordanian life is about. And being mugged by an excited group of teenage girls at Ajloun to have our photos taken with them (which I get were on Facebook in nanoseconds!). Otherwise, ticking the 50 year old bucket list by seeing Petra!
He was highly knowledgeable, charming, great sense of humour - and sorted the broken loo in our hotel bedroom on the first night (early hours in the morning) - even though it wasn't his job, we could have gone to Reception. He took us to some great restaurants and generally worked hard to make it a memorable holiday.
Take something warm to put on i.e. jeans as well as cotton trousers, pair of leggings (ladies only?!), gloves and a thicker jacket than a fleece. It was cold at night and sometimes in the day.
This was an amazing holiday, we packed so much in and saw so much it will be difficult to choose a highlight. The guides were very good and made sure we were happy, safe, well fed and enjoyed every minute.
We actually saw the big five as well as seeing a black Rhino which was fantastic and totally unexpected. We were up close and personal to all the animals and we saw some amazing and rare birdlife which was a bonus.
Our leader was very passionate and knowledgable about his country and what it contained, from the smallest of grasses to the biggest of animals. He was able to answer any questions we had and he made sure we packed as much in to the time we had.
Be prepared for some long drives in the bus, it is very comfortable and well worth the time spent as we covered a lot of ground and saw a lot of the country. Early mornings are also part of the trip this is to ensure you see and do as much as possible while you are there.