Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

The beauty of the rain forest cannot be described and has to be experienced.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Glenda was outstanding from start to finish - a superb guide. Her in-depth knowledge of birds, plants and animals really enhanced our trip. We really enjoyed her company and her sense of humour, as did the whole group. She was always organised and made sure that everyone knew exactly what was happening and at what times. Quite honestly, there is nothing she could have done better; she was wonderful. Our driver Charlie was great too and looked after us (and our luggage) really well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare to change your clothes on a regular basis as it can be extremely hot and humid and pack with this in mind. Sunscreen and insect repellent is an absolute must and it might be handy to take insect bite cream too. Costa Rica is a little expensive but most places accepted payment by cards so having a lot of cash isn't necessary. We found that the prices for gifts varied enormously from place to place, but the Central Market in San Jose was really good. Prices were much lower, cards were accepted and there was a lot of choice. It is a fun and friendly market; we felt very welcome and safe and bought some lovely things.

Most Inspirational Moment

A night at Haeinsa Temple

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michelle Kim was a fantastic guide. She introduced us to every aspect of her country. She was so generous with her time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book extra time in Seoul as there is lots to see. It is so safe, public transport is great and the people are so kind.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say but perhaps riding into the clouds in the Atlas Mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdo

Advice for Potential Travellers

The cycling is challenging. If you are going to be pedaling without any assist be sure you have trained for this trip. And bring good sunscreen.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Home Stays

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide was extremely helpful & personable making the trip very enjoyable

Most Inspirational Moment

Being in such a remote area with so much snow! Building and sleeping in a quizzed

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great

Advice for Potential Travellers

go for it

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the beautiful Treasury in Petra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Muayad Mismar was an excellent guide with a seemingly endless supply of historical facts, cultural observations, up to date news and anecdotes. He engaged very well with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We travelled in early April and it became very hot in the open areas. After a long day walking in Petra, the golf carts are a wonderful way to get back to the entrance and well worth the 15 Dinars.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of the hill at Nuwara Eliya on day6!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh was wonderful. Very organised and knowledgeable. He kept us on the straight and narrow.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was hot a humid so be prepared for that. Take electrolytes and drink plenty of fluids but save the beer for the end of the day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Treasurary in Petra after coming through the Siq. Our guide Muayad presented it to us in a wonderful way, and although in a way we knew what to expct it was still a wow moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We were very lucky with our brilliant guide Muayad, he imparted his knowledge of Jordans history and culture as we toured the country. He also organised meeting and eating with a local Jordanian family as well as introducing us to the food culture of Jordan. I found Muayad very caring as he notiiced my fear of heights and also helped me to clamber some of the steeper steps.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Jordan felt a very safe country to visit and we had no worries whilst there. also as a hearing aid wearer I would suggest wearing a head scarf whilst on the 4x4 drive in Wadi Rum as the wind can whistle around your ears.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the islands 46 years later - they have changed but not as much as I thought. Naxos was still recognisable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thano was excellent. Well prepared and SO knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the walks are quite hilly so make a note of ascents and descents.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing Vesuvius

Thoughts on Group Leader

He clearly loves trekking and the mountains, but he wasn't the most caring leader. Our group was varied in age, from people in their 20s to others in their 60s, some had health conditions which requited slower pace of walking, but our leader was always at the front with the fastest and youngest, not knowing how the rest of the group are doing, are they coping, are they in pain. If I had his job, I'd like to know where everyone in my group is at all time. On the last day, the slower part of the group was not even given breaks. As soon as they caught up, they had to go again. Some of the activities were not scheduled with our best interest in mind, after climbing Vesuvius and walking around Pompei for hours we had 30 min for a rest in the hotel and had to go to a cheese tasting and then to a pizza making deminstration and then to dinner. Some people refused to go to all these activities. It was just too much for one day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Your experience will depend very much on the group leader you get. The hotel was nice, rooms were new and comfortable, but the food at breakfast and dinner was not the best. Not what you'd expect from an Italian holiday and for the money you pay.