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nigel light
Reviewed July 2025
Bears and Walks
Lovely break in the wilds of Romania
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the bears in true nature
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martin - great leader who gave us loads of background and looked after us
Advice for Potential Travellers
Thanks for all the advice from previous reviews - ie take eye mask, ear plugs, sandwich box etc. All were really handy.
A great holiday, good/varied mountain walks, lovely seeing the bears both in the wild and in the sanctuary and the trip notes are pretty comprehensive
My advice would be to go out early and pass a night or 2 in Bucharest before joining the trip at the airport.
I stayed at the Hotel Duke (an Exodus recommendation which was really comfortable). It was easy to get to on the 100 bus from right outside the airport and walking distance of the attractions of the Old Town. Close to the Metro too.
It certainly made the transfer to the mountains better (avoiding a really early start) and the city is worth a visit too.
Loads of attractions, bars etc - the Rough Guide really helped me find my way around.
lucy green
Reviewed July 2025
Beautiful Capitals of Central Europe
A brilliant and unforgettable week, full of history, art, architecture and culture. A great way to visit all four capitals of Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria in a short space of time.
Most Inspirational Moment
Picturesque views from Cesky Krumlov Castle and and a fantastic walking tour during a magical day is Vienna.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vlad was fantastic! full of knowledge and very passionate.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring comfortable trainers as you will be on your feet a lot exploring the cities.
Lynn Reilly
Reviewed July 2025
The Venice and Prosecco Hills
The trip was fantastic enjoyed Venice a magical city and the walks were intense but great!
Most Inspirational Moment
My most inspirational moment was seeing Venice with all the gondolas and taking a river cruise to see all of Venice
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele was fabulous. He was kind friendly encouraging and very knowledgeable.Loved every minute with Michele !
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don’t forget your poles it’s very important for the walks ! Enjoy Venice !
Alan Burke
Reviewed July 2025
Highlights of the Dolomites
Great trip
Most Inspirational Moment
Summiting at a refuge with 360 degree views
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny Smith--who was excdellent
Neil McIlduff
Reviewed July 2025
Fabulous experience!
A well balanced trip taking in nature, history, architecture and more in this fascinating part of the world.
Most Inspirational Moment
Almost too many to mention!
Tallin was a beautifully preserved old town.
Riga an exciting and busy city.
Hill of crosses was very moving .
The vsits to the sea / lagoon were invigorating and a great break from the cities.
The history of the region was so interesting.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius was the perfect guide!
He kept us entertained throughout with his amazing knowledge of everything to do with the region. Passionate about the history and nature of each of the countries we visited. Kept our group (15) organised and punctual throughout, and took a personal interest in each of us.
And then there were the jokes...
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for all weathers. We had a range from 30+ degrees to heavy rain over the trip. Good walking shoes for the tours/trips.
Dezlin Vergotine
Reviewed July 2025
Canadian Rockies - Jasper to Banff
If you want to experience true Canada, then this trip is definitely a ‘bucket list’ adventure. Its’ scenic beauty of the Rockies and tranquil lakes will leave you in awe of natures wonders. Visiting the most photographed lakes – Moraine and Louise is a postcard photo opportunity.
Most Inspirational Moment
Undertaking a guided Glacier Ice Walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very accommodating
Advice for Potential Travellers
Waterproof clothing and shoes is definitely required, as you visit some amazing Waterfalls. Weather can be unpredictable, so hikes could be wet and muddy.
Lisa Wright
Reviewed July 2025
Absolutely loved it!
Wow what a fabulous holiday! Our guide Thomas was brilliant, so easy to get along with, just a really nice guy! The hotel Adler was also great, the rooms are small but have everything you need plus you never spend any time in them. The food is outstanding especially the evening meal where you have 4 courses! We were very well fed and the people who work there were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you! The pool area is also really nice and great after a long hike! Be prepared for naked people in the sauna though 🙂
On to the hiking! I was a bit worried if it would be too hard but it wasn’t (level 3) it was perfect! You do need a fairly good level of fitness to make it enjoyable though. The stair stepper in the gym helped a lot. Hiking poles were a knee saver so take them if you need them but you can also borrow them from the hotel.
The scenery was absolutely stunning, it almost doesn’t look real. It’s hard to pick which was my favourite walk as they all had different things to enjoy. I particularly enjoyed the plentiful mountain huts for coffee & strudel stops!
The pace was good, everyone kept together and we had a really lovely group! After the hikes we all enjoyed a much deserved drink sat outside the hotel which was so nice.
It was a fabulous trip, our 4th one with Exodus and I can’t recommend them enough!
Most Inspirational Moment
It’s so hard to pick! Hiking in scenery like the dolomites does something to your brain chemistry! It just makes you feel so good!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thomas was great! He was so friendly and funny and I really enjoyed chatting to him about his life and what brought him to taking groups of people hiking! You won’t be disappointed if you get Thomas as your guide :)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you do some exercise before hand! I was so glad I did as I managed all the hiking with no soreness! The ups can be quite long but there was no rush. Take poles for the downs! We went in mid June and there was no issues with mosquitos or ticks which was great! The weather was also amazing so pack plenty of suncream! And enjoy, the scenery really is breath taking!
Heather Marshall
Reviewed July 2025
Review of Baltics Tour 25 June to 6 July 2025
This part f this review is from Peter Marshall. A very enjoyable, educational and adventurous tour
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to say; there were so many of them.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Without a doubt, Andreius was the best tour guide we have ever had on any tour. He was very well informed, great attention to detail and very easy to get on with. Not only did he make sure we were given every feasible opportunity to learn and feel what it is like to live in those countries and what it was like to live in them when they were part of the Soviet Union, but he also generated cohesion among the group so that everybody became friends, with no exceptions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure Andreius is the guide on your trip
Robyn Long
Reviewed July 2025
A Must See Part of Italy!
This trip was a wonderful surprise! I have been to a couple of places in Italy before (Rome, Venice, Florence) but Puglia is so different… in a great way! The coastline, the food, the culture and the history were all wonderful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staring off in a world heritage site that is Matera was amazing! It is like walking around a movie set, every street and corner was breathtakingly beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ioana was a ray of sunshine! She was so knowledge and passionate about where we were visiting, it made such a difference having someone like Ioana there to guide us the whole way. She also gave us some amazing food recommendations which (as a foodie) was very welcomed!
Advice for Potential Travellers
It was very hot in June when i visited so i would recommend visiting in cooler months.
Heather Marshall
Reviewed July 2025
Excellent Holiday Discovering the Baltics
A very enjoyable and interesting experience. We learnt a lot about each country from experienced guides who really new the history of each place we visited. Very varied tours ranging from lovely cities with beautiful buildings, to visits to the seaside and countryside.
Most Inspirational Moment
The spirit of the local people we met, despite having gone through some very bad times they had a great sense of humour and seemed genuinely pleased to greet tourists from all over the world.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius was a perfect group leader. He was well organised with a great sense of humour and very patient with us all. He was always ready to help and obviously has a wealth of knowledge and first hand experience of what it was like to live under Soviet rule. He chose restaurants for our evening meals which offered local cuisine to add to our experience and we were lucky to have him as our guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a selection of warm and summer clothes as the weather from country to country changes. Also, good, comfortable walking shoes.
