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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed February 2013

DISCOVER COSTA RICA

Birds, animals, plants, landscapes, beaches and of course birds. You will see more than you can ever expect on the boat trips and walks from 0-10,000ft. Don’t forget the binoculars and camera but most of all don’t forget to just watch and absorb the diversity.

Most Inspirational Moment

After watching and photographing all the different hummingbirds at such close range; seeing toucans, scarlet macaws, 4 species of monkeys, 3 and 2 toed sloths, iguanas, bats, crab eating raccoons and a coati run toward us at Monteverde; plus the red eyed frogs and large caimans at night: it must be a small group of us coming together to see a pair of quetzals feeding in the trees at close range on a free afternoon.

Thoughts on Group Leader

There wasn't a wasted moment in the 2 weeks with Antonio giving clear guidance and assistance. We thought that his knowledge of birds was good until we found out his specialism is plants. He was flexible and did all he could to meet everyone's interests, rescheduling as necessary.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only a few showers going in the dry season, but miss the turtles. Brilliant time to go for birds as rain is not a problem. Quite a variation in temperature from a few degrees first thing in the morning at altitude to hot and humid near Golfito. Travelling on the dirt tracks is not too uncomfortable. Local food is good simple fare and not expensive, with restaurant owners very pleased to see you. The Costa Rican's are very friendly, there's no hassle and you don't need to speak Spanish.

Reviewed February 2013

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Fantastic, fun and exhilarating. A great week xcountry skiing in stunning surroundings.

Most Inspirational Moment

Satisfaction of achieving 31k in glorious conditions and hot chocolate to follow!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The Garath Malone of xcountry skiing! Appreciated Andy's encouragement to keep going which made the trip for me.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try it or do it again!

Reviewed February 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A great trip,full and varied itinerary,would highly recomend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra & Wadi Rum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was very friendly and easy going, excellent knowledge, and helped to make the trip all the more enjoyable.there was acouple of communication issues ,but of no great problem.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Always good to read the tip notes,and hopefully the reviews,hard to get a good idea of of local prices as generaly very full days and little free time .Eating in" very local places " good food and cheap(although this is generaly the case the world over) Shoud you want a drink few hotels and resturants serve alcahol,if you buy a beer in Petra expect to pay at least £5.

Reviewed February 2013

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

This was my first photographic trip with Paul and my first trip to Kenya in over 20 years. On the whole it was an excellent holiday and I hope that I’ll be back one day soon.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are so many. Being met off the plane and taken straight to see four male lions feeding on a hippo which they'd taken down the previous night. Seeing Pink Nose, the very chilled leopard who was happy to let us take photos of him. Following a cheetah and her cubs whilst they played and stalked. We were lucky enough to see three cheetah kills. Watching the pygmy kingfishers and trying to get photos of them in flight returning to the branch. Witnessing two giraffes mating, a process which can apparently go on for days. The most memorable occasions for me though were the storms, the light just before the downpour and the amazing drives back to camp in torrential rain through mud and washed-away river crossings. Huge respect to James, Patrick and Charles for their driving skills (as well as their knowledge and animal spotting skills).

Thoughts on Group Leader

This was my first trip with Paul. I read all the reviews beforehand and was a little afraid! I'd had my DSLR camera for about 6 months, didn't know how to use it and struggled to remember the relationship between F stop, shutter speed and ISO. By the end of the week, thanks to Paul, I was confidently changing the settings and getting the exposures mainly correct. I have a huge respect for someone who works as tirelessly as Paul did to ensure we got the best opportunities. His own photographs are breath-taking. Previous courses I'd done presented Photoshop as the answer to getting good photos and were run by an instructor who spent the day in a coffee shop leaving you to fend for yourself. Paul is the complete opposite and a breath of fresh air in comparison. He may shout at you for messing up an opportunity but it is in no way personal or bullying. Get over it!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The facilities at camp are excellent. Eco-friendly soap, shampoo and shower gel are provided, as is washing powder (the laundry service doesn't cover smalls). There are water flasks in the tent for you to take out on game drives. The game drives are bumpier than any high impact sport though - ladies, come prepared!One of the other people on the trip kindly leant me an L series zoom occasionally and the improvement in photo quality is marked. Next time I would definitely hire an L series lens. I would also bring the fastest memory cards I could buy. Missing the cheetah catch her prey because your card is buffering is frustrating. I wish I'd turned my camera off and on more frequently to initiate the sensor cleaning process (despite Paul being exasperated at me for turning it off) as there are dust spots on some of my photos.

Reviewed February 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Great trip through such an amazing country, packed into an area filled with thousands of years of history. The sights, smells and sounds were amazing, Jordan is a gem of a place to visit. The cycling element was equally great, I don’t know if I’ll ever forget cycling down from Mt. Nebo in the warm sun, whizzing around hairpins and check points.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on top of Mt. Nebo, and looking out over the valley of the River Jordan, an area with thousands of years of history. In the far distance one can make out Jerusalem, and below it Jericho. I'd only heard of Wadi Rum and Petra before embarking on the trip, but found Jerash to be mind blowing. So much well preserved, and you can almost imagine life back in Roman times.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khalid was great, funny, witty and well informed. He can also just about ride a bike.

Advice for Potential Travellers

February can be cold, apart from the Red Sea/Dead Sea. I wore long sleeve quick wick fabric t-shirts for most of the riding, and a wind-proof raincoat for most of the rest of the time. The desert was bitterly cold around sunset, and you will need a torch, preferably a head torch. Most hotel rooms had British and European plug sockets and free wifi in the rooms or reception areas. There were all ages on the trip, from mid 20s up to 70s. Apart from a few hills, everyone completed all the cycling with no accidents. You're heavily advised to wear a helmet, but I hate them and signed a piece of paper to the effect I absolve the tour company of any liability due to absence of helmet. So you have the option.

Reviewed February 2013

UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

This trip far exceeded my expectations; it was remote and beautiful, passing through stunning and hugely varied landscapes. The walking was pitched just right, demanding but not too hard. I enjoyed this whole trip from start to finish, and the fact that there were no other groups trekking this route enhanced things for me.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking at the stars on a freezing cold night, sitting on the rocks high above a series of rock pools cutting down through a gorge, walking through the last wadi surrounded by high pink cliffs, and trees covered in almond blossom.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lahcen was brilliant! Friendly, professional, knowledgable, funny and kind-hearted.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy it! Don't take any excess baggage as you can't leave a bag at the start hotel (the trip starts and finishes in different towns).

Reviewed February 2013

FINNISH WINTER ADVENTURE - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Fantastic

Most Inspirational Moment

The dog sledding day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do the all day dog safari

Reviewed February 2013

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

An excellent holiday providing an introduction to a whole range of snowy activities in a stunning location. The only problem is it ends too soon and then you have to go back to the real world.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to pick from. I loved the variety of activities and the scenery and surroundings were just out of this world. It really is a magical location, whether you're walking through the forest on snow shoes, x-country skiing over the lake or hanging on as the huskies or reindeer take you on an adventure.I didn't expect to have so much fun shovelling snow all day to build a quinzee, but it was great fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Teddy/Bjorn was an excellent group leader, very enthusiastic about his job and all the activities. He was always friendly and helpful, as were all the staff at Basecamp. You couldn't ask for better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

After spending a whole day building your quinzee you really should stay the night in it - when will you get another chance to sleep in a snow cave? Be prepared to spend some money on the optional activities - it might seem expensive but it's worth it. And make use of all the equipment in your free afternoons. The 'Little Bear Trail' is a lovely walk to do on snow-shoes with some great views.

Reviewed February 2013

CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA

An excellent holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Descending the big hill and riding through Kandy university. It was such a contrast to the busy traffic outside the campus.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh did an excellent job. He worked hard to make every moment memorable and his attention to detail was admirable. I recommend him highly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went in January which is the coolest time of the year however I struggled with the heat at times. I suggest you bring Gatorade powder or similar to replace body salts etc.

Reviewed February 2013

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Just back from a fantastic trip. I’d not been cross country skiing before and found the variety of this trip exceeded my expectations. Although the accommodation is described as basic as it is a youth hostel, it was very comfortable, warm and clean. The food was consistently excellent and plentiful with a hot 3 course dinnner every evening, being just what was needed after a day out in the cold.

Most Inspirational Moment

For a first timer zooming along the tracks, just trusting the ski's to do the work was amazing.Also climbing high up onto the hillside to look across at Gausta without too much effort was surprising. The scenery from up there was spectacular and the sense of achievement having got to the top and back down again safely will stay with me for some time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leaders were outstanding! Ilse knew exactly how to approach each individual to encourage and motivate them. If she said we could ski down a slope then we knew we could trust her judgement as to our level and ability and each time she was right. Also she made the warm up sessions fun and a great way to start the day, and the stretching at the end of the day was a welcome release of the tension from our aching muscles.The talks and videos in the evening were informative and helpful particularly to a first timer.Ilse and Mary took literally hundreds of photos during the week which meant I actually have pictures of myself rather than just scenery! Also I didn't need to worry about dropping or losing my camera as they took better shots than I could. Unfortunately my friends particularly love the photos of me face down in the snow!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just try it! It was a laugh a minute and I can't imagine getting such variety with better tuition and guidance anywhere else.

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