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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed March 2013

AMALFI COAST: POMPEII & PIZZA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

What a great trip with lots to do and see! We managed to pack a lot into a week despite the less than clement weather we experienced. The hotel was great even if it doesn’t have 5 stars the family who run it are all fantastic and the food is AMAZING!

Most Inspirational Moment

The view from the top of Vesuvius was amazing especially as despite the snow & ice we managed to get up to the crater and enjoy the views in the very welcome sunshine whilst eating our delicious packed lunch!The Amalfi coast was beautiful in the snow and the coastline view from Ravello was stunning even as the rain came down like spaghetti!The kids 'cooking slots' in the kitchens were excellent and now my daughter is converted to gnocchi, a bonus!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo is a fantastic group leader and worked within the limitations that inclement weather and an 'off-peak' Italy threw us! His great knowledge of the area and people there helped enormously especially when we had our day in Naples! He took us around the narrow streets of Naples and we saw aspects of the Neapolitan way of life, even managing to get into the best pizza place in town without having to queue (pure fluke!).He took interest in all of us and even got the kids a football which certainly kept them entertained before supper each night. All in all a lovely guy who took great pride in this area and in ensuring we took away great memories of our trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring layers to cover all types of weather (though even the Italians were taken short by the snow!). Bring plenty of cash too as we seemed to spend quite a bit even though there weren't that many opportunities to spend it! Do try & visit Herculaneum as it's a gem even if you don't think you like archeology! We didn't use the audio guides but in hindsight maybe we should have. However, if that doesn't appeal then head into Naples which has the most amazing subterranean tunnels built by the Greeks plus the most amazing pizza place in town!

Reviewed March 2013

UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

A great week – was challenging without being tough and felt away from typical tourist sites. Despite a freak snow shower it was managed brilliantly, with a re-route organised and accommodation arranged in a village for one night. Great group and a fantastic guide – Abdulleh. I really felt like everything was done to just allow us to enjoy the walking, scenery… and amazing food! Exodus have recently changed the route slightly to use better campsites and I think this is a good idea – the campsites where all fantastic and in beautiful locations.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's hard to pick one... the re-route walk on the day of the snow was pretty special because we saw all range of weahter and it was a long day so getting to the village at the end was a real relief. Once the sun came out the colours and views became clearer and richer and it really felt like we had earned it! We went to Fatima's for tea (in one of the local villages) which was really interesting. I also did the traditional hammam in Tarroudant at the end which is one of the most authentic experiences I have had.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdulleh was amazing. He had the perfect balance of being funny, informative and in control. I felt like we were in really safe hands with someone who knew the moutains like the back of his hand. This was particulaly noticeable on the day we had to re-route!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring warm clothes for the evenings and water purification tablets as you can't buy water for most of the week. Also bring swim stuff for the (cold!) springs in the last campsite.

Reviewed March 2013

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Would have been much more enjoyable if we could have cut out long, dusty journey to Tanga and flown from Moshie to Zanzibar. This would have allowed us one more day to explore Serengeti. Would have been less tiring if we could have camped in same place for a few nights and explored in different directions from base.

Most Inspirational Moment

See the hippos play in the poolSaw black rhino and leopard.Awesome sunsets

Thoughts on Group Leader

O.K. but could have been more helpful with information about where laundry services were being offered.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for long, dusty days spent in a truck having an "African Massage" i.e. roads are very bumpy and full of craters.Be prepared for early morning starts and not having much time to write a journel until the very end.Be aware that you are on the move nearly every day and become very adept at pitching and packing up tent!!

Reviewed March 2013

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Such a beautiful winter paradise. Just point your camera in any direction and click.A great range of fun activities.

Most Inspirational Moment

The magic of the wonderland of the Oulanka national park. Husky sledding - the amazing snow scene - stunning sculpture-like landscape - the beautiful dogs.Cross country skiing - an achievement that I learned a few basics and managed to keep upright!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martti gave clear instructions for all the activities and shared his knowledge and enthusiasm of the country with us throughout the week. He was well supported by all the centre staff team.All the staff provided over and above service to fit in everyone's needs and preferences eg for extra activities and timings.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It does work out quite expensive with the additional activities.However, if you want a special winter holiday, this is the one!

Reviewed March 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

This trip offers the perfect combination of walking, beautifuly scenery, heritage and sightseeing! The beautiful views of the Amalfi coastline, the charming and elegant atmosphere of Amalfi and Positano, the superbly cooked food of Hotel Le Due Torri are all highlights of this tour. Overall, the complete and various itinerary Exodus offers truly reveals the essence of Italy and of its natural, historic and culinary treasures! Not to be missed!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the ruins of Pompeii felt like talking a trip back to the ancient and elegant Roman era: A truly inspirational moment followed by an exciting walk along the crater of Mount Vesuvius. The beauty of the sleeping (yet active) volcano is something that I haven't forgotten!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine's knolwedge of the local area was impressive... her passion and expertise contributed to make trip a very enjoyable experience for evryone. Her attention to detail, humour and positive and calm attitude make her a perfect group leader!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The terrain can be quite difficult in some of the walks. Walking poles can be helpful is some cases! Although other members of the group found some of the walks quite challenging, I believe they were all perfectly achievable with a minimun level of fitness. The pace is leisurely and lots of breaks are taken so the less fit walkers shouldn't worry!

Reviewed March 2013

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Loved it, a hassle free way of seeing Morocco. It would be difficult to visit all the places we went in such a short space of time independently.

Most Inspirational Moment

I think my best bit was the visit to the library and pottery. I think this was partly due to me not expecting much from the day which turned out to be really interesting. Then the bus broke down, which also turned into a highlight as we went for a walk and had mint tea in a family’s home.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowledgeable and experienced which meant we could just sit back, relax and enjoy all the experiences.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to get to know Morocco and don't have much time- Book it

Reviewed March 2013

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

This was a great experience, both as a holiday and as an adventure. Lasting just over two weeks and covering around 1000 miles, this tour offered a comprehensive insight into Sri Lankan life and countryside. Congenial company, a superbly organised leader and a remarkably composed driver (the traffic is wild!) combined to make this a wonderful trip. Strongly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many that it is impossible to select just one.The cycle ride through through beautiful countryside to a small village for lunch was great fun, despite everyone being totally soaked in a tropical downpour. We certainly entertained the local children who came out in numbers to cheer the mad drenched Brits.The splendour and colour of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya near Kandy will last long in the memory, as will a posh colonial style dinner at the Hill Club at Nuwara Eliya.Finally the walk on Horton Plains provided some much needed exercise after too many irresistible buffet dinners, with a spectacular waterfall, glorious views and a rare sighting of a giant Sri Lankan squirrel.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sujan was excellent. His success in organising stress-free transport, baggage transfer and hotel check-ins throughout the holiday was remarkable. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Sri Lankan wildlife, history and geography, including the widespread location of accessible clean public toilet facilities (an essential attribute given that most of the travellers were on the wrong side of 60). Perhaps his greatest skill was in gently herding 18 free spirits through a relatively busy schedule without appearing to be in any way bossy or harassed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The birdlife in Sri Lanka is fantastic and with hindsight we wish that we had brought better binoculars and a camera with a good close-up lens. Most of the activities are great fun, but several members of the group were disappoined by the Yala safari drive, possibly because of the 4-5 hour bone-shaking drive over endless pot-holes in a jeep with dubious suspension. If you are prone to sea sickness it would be wise to hesitate before signing up for the whale watching - one unfortunate group member was prostate for most of the boat-trip. And don't forget the suncream and the mossie spray. The mosquitoes were not too abundant but they do venture forth at dusk in the hope of finding some tasty unprotected tourist blood.

Reviewed March 2013

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

This was a really good holiday, an amazing country, lots of different places to see and different activities to do. Weather was fab and food was good enough that I am trying to recreate it at home.

Most Inspirational Moment

visiting so many different placesThe elephant sanctuaryThe bike ridethe safariThe food, namely anything that was eaten on a banana leafWhale and dolphin watchingthe Sri Lnakan people were really friendly and make you feel so welcomeStayed in some amazing hotels, namely Deer park and Hotel Suisse

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really friendly and approachable, had lots of knowledge about Sri Lanka

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not the most active trip, lots of getting on and off the busmosquito repellent

Reviewed March 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

We had a wonderful time. A great mixture of sightseeing and cycling, including some amazing rides and archaelogical sites which really should be better known (Jerash in particular).

Most Inspirational Moment

I never thought I'd say it (not being the world's most confident cyclist), but the long bike ride through desert mountains with just the odd Bedouin, camel or goat for company. I also loved swimming in the Dead Sea and camping in the Wadi Rum, with a camel ride as a contrast to the cycling - true wilderness. However, my real highlight was when Khaled, our wonderful guide, took us to have dinner in a cave in Petra with Bedouin friends of his who had lived there for generations: not on the itinerary but not a surprise given everyone's friendliness and his huge knowledge.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled was fantastic. He had a vast knowledge of the archaelogical sites and everything about the country. He was friendly and more than able to cope with any awkwardnesses in the group. Whenever anyone needed anything, he sorted it out, and I was really sorry to say goodbye. We also had the support of a team of three cyclists, who made sure the bikes were safe, fixed any little problems and even offered lifts to those who preferred to avoid the steep uphills. One of them, Fahad, had a permanent grin on his face and had us dancing to Jordanian pop music every time we stopped for a break.

Advice for Potential Travellers

February is not cold in Jordan! We were kitted out with all our woollies, which were useful for the night in the Wadi Rum but useless otherwise. We really missed having summer cycling gloves, suncream and sunglasses. Most of the time we were cycling in shorts and T-shirts during the day, though jumpers were needed at night. The bikes are heavy but felt very safe on the unfamiliar roads. I didn't regret not bringing my own bike, especially as the team sorted out any problems. Next time I would probably bring my SPD pedals and my own saddle, though.

Reviewed March 2013

ATLAS DESCENT

A brilliant trip with a brilliant leader – the group got on well and the weather held up except for one day. Awesome scenery and some fantastic trails 🙂

Most Inspirational Moment

For me it was completing the 4km technical climb (without pushing the bike) before the final 7km flat ride to pick up point before heading to Tiznit Hotel. I may have been at the back but I thoroughly enjoyed the climb despite the heat and extremely chuffed that I didn't have to get off and walk any of it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz was amazing - she gave very clear instructions on all parts of the route - happy for anyone to go ahead and regularly hung back with me on the climbs. She had everything organised down to the the smallest detail and she made the trip what it was. Mohammed and Ali were also brilliant as our support drivers and feeding us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yep - take some warmer clothes, arm warmers and warm jacket as it's colder in the mountains than you think in February. The wet, hailstones and cold day was particularly horrible in fingerless gloves and shorts!!

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