Most Inspirational Moment
Wartime stories while doing gorge walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Background knowledge, stories, general entertainment value were all first class.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Trip notes said it all.
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MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA
One of the best group walking holidays I have been on, and excellent value for money.
MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
The walking and the scenery were breath taking. Every day yielded new views. It was a challenge to ascend each pass but the rewards were fantastic. The trip was challenging but within my capabilities.
Most Inspirational Moment
A moment I remember was setting off in the morning at 7am from the first of the mountain huts and making our way up to the first of the three passes of the day. We climbed on snowy patches of hillside and the slippery conditions stretched us all; we received excellent guidance from our group leader. I recall the sense of pure exhilaration on reaching the pass. We had got off to a great start, the views were wonderful and a whole day of high mountain walking lay ahead.....
Thoughts on Group Leader
Confident and relaxed, comfortable, competent and knowledgeable in the mountains, and able to accommodate all levels of walker, Mike inspired confidence. An ideal leader for a mountain trek of this nature.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Love the mountains! Love pushing and extending yourself!
THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY
Perfect half term trip for families with a great balance of sights to see, breaks for some DIY exploring and fun. Jordan has a beautifully barren landscape hiding some amazing sites that will stay with us always. We loved the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum camping, Jerash, sitting on the bank of the River Jordan and cruising on the Red Sea.
Most Inspirational Moment
Emerging from the ancient gorge approach in darkness after the thirty minute walk to see the majesty of the Treasury at Petra lit by hundreds of candle lanterns was breathtaking. An experience that neither Hollywood or You Tube could spoil. Quick to correct, my daughter advises that the best bit was riding camels at Wadi Rum having slept under the stars by the camp fire. This trip really does have something for everyone.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our great group leader was a Palestinian refugee generous with his knowledge and life experiences. He really rounded out our experience giving us so much more than just historical background. Most importantly, given the age range of children and parental interests within the group, our guide was able to set a great pace - never rushed and able to fill the gaps when we finished things early.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Recommended for all interests and ages. We travelled in October 2012 and the weather was perfectly warm hot rather than hot hot. There are a couple of longer drives so a pack of cards in addition to the ubiquitous iPod / mp3 player really helped time pass. Food was delicious throughout. Our daughter couldn't get the hang of the breakfast buffets where the food choices were not familiar and I wish I had bought some more familiar "back up" snacks for her. Hats needed all round. Wouldn't recommend low cut tops or short shorts for Mums or Dads - dress is conservative - occasional inappropriate dress choices didn't cause an issue but I definitely felt more comfortable with covered shoulders/upper arms and knees! Children are welcome everywhere and were able to run wild climbing and exploring. Our long blond haired seven year old daughter did attract a little more local attention than the boys in the group but not in an excessive way. Final piece of advice...don't hesitate this is a great trip.
FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK
the ice climbing on site should be inclusive. charging a euro to flavour your hot water in the flask seemed a bit petty . easy chairs to relax and socialise in after meals would be really good .
Most Inspirational Moment
seeing the northern lights was a bonus .huskying was great .the surroundings where perfect .
Thoughts on Group Leader
henry was great in fact all of them were
Advice for Potential Travellers
read whats included in your trip properly
INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Despite having been on many trips before, this still stood out as a truly extraordinary adventure with the best guide and support team we have travelled with.
Most Inspirational Moment
The mixture of Rainforest, Mountain and Lake / homestay was unique in our experience so far. The scenery in Peru is every bit as amazing as we had hoped.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader, Juan Diaz is the best leader we have encountered in many adventures. Caring and extremely knowledgeable, bearing an uncanny likeness to Indiana Jones and well suported by his assistant and team, he made the trip for us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't underestimate the effects of altitude and the steepness of parts of the ascent. Machu Picchu is very crowded indeed but well worth the visit.
MT TOUBKAL CLIMB
An excellent trek at a very reasonable price.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlight was definitely reaching the summit of Toubkal but the views throughout the trek are spectacular and it’s hard to pick just one thing. The climb to the summit Ouanakrim was also was also great fun (a little more scrambling required than for Toubkal) and well worth the early start.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hassan was fantastic, very well organised, very funny and always looking out for our safety.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The second summit (Ouanakrim) was optional for us and did involve an early start but it was really worth it - would strongly recomend you sacrifice the potential lie in for what is one of the highlights of the trek.
DUBROVNIK & THE DALMATIAN COAST
Excellent trip from Split to Dubrovnik and will definitely go back to Croatia in the future.Guide was very knowledgeable about his country
Most Inspirational Moment
Dubrovnik city walls - and old city within
Thoughts on Group Leader
very good and helpful
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Stunning scenery and some lovely walks. Do be wary if you’re doing this holiday because its rated Easy/Moderate. If you’re very unfit or not walked before you will struggle (as some of our group did). Only slight criticism were that we were based in one hotel so you have dinner there every night and the food was of a lower quality than if you were eating a la carte. Pretty bog standard fare and you expect better when in Italy.
Most Inspirational Moment
Swimming in the Amalfi Sea after a long day's hike down to beautiful Positano
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you're unfit or never walked before don't think this trip will be easy.
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
A trip that takes you to some places you probably wouldn’t go on your own, with people you wouldn’t ordinarily meet and includes some interesting cycling routes.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing different lives, homes etc as you cycle where often only a local would go allows you to get under the skin of 3 different countries. With all respect to the Thailand section I doubt if we saw the best that Thailand has to offer but nonetheless it was a good way of getting to Cambodia! The Temples of Angkor Wat were fantastic and unless you were incapable of cycling for some reason then cycling around the temples has to be the very best way to see them. The site is huge so you don't want to be on a bus in that heat and humidity! The killing fields and associated museums of death were just awful to visit and learn (in my case) even more about man's inhumanity.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The 2 key group leaders were nothing short of terrific and the different support crews in each country were excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the cycling but don't worry if you are an occasional weekend cyclist you will cope. If you really want a cycling holiday with lots of miles then you should probably choose something else - the Rajistahn trip I've done previously nor example. Be prepared to buy an extra suitcase and fill it with locally made branded goods and make a fortune on e-bay or the local car boot sale or just make your friends happy! Shopping in Ho Chi Minh is an experience not to be missed - you should probably leave your wife at home!
THE TROPICAL SOUTH
This is a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting things to see and do. There is a lasting impression of a riot of colours and lush greenery, mad roads and cheeky monkeys.
Most Inspirational Moment
I was inspired by the Keralan backwaters as it is hard to find places to completely unwind and simply drift along in the sunshine with not a care in the world, only think about where you will find your next coconut to drink.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ajith is a wonderful human being, very caring, intelligent and openminded. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he surpassed all expectations. He probably knows more about history and culture than the local guides!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Feel free to scream as much as we did during the jungle walk through leach infested bush. I am sure it is very therapeutic and funny afterwards! If you are offered leach socks, take them and the leach powder. Yes, elephant droppings that are damp usually mean that there could be one in the vicinity. You are not in a safari park.