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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

An amazing trip – which was just what it said on the tin! A varied and fascinating itinerary in awesome surroundings with a great bunch of people.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being almost engulfed by a group of elephants in the Ngorongoro Crater. Gazing up at the night sky in the Serengeti. Or perhaps sipping cocktails on the veranda at The Africa House watching the sun set in Zanzibar.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Moses was absolutely tops. He worked so hard to make our experience the best it could be. He was knowledgable, good company, very patient - and never seemed to get tired!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Our waterproof trousers came in handy on a couple of occasions. Pack small! Take binoculars.

Reviewed January 2013

ESSENTIAL PERU

Peru is a place to see everyone was so friendly and will be one of your best holidays

Most Inspirational Moment

So many to say but arriving to see Machu Picchu was breathtaking, and going by taxi to Pisac Market was another highlight of our trip, also staying with a local family on Amantani island was an experience not to be missed. Overall the whole trip was an amazing experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tourleader was exceptional, really helpful when I had altidtude sickness. and travel sickness.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take travel sickness pills just incase your need them, and tablets to help with the altitude.

Reviewed January 2013

ANCIENT & MODERN JAPAN

This trip was a great mix of guided time and time (with planning assistance) to do our own thing. We got to see an enormous range of places and the use of public transport meant we got comfortable and confident with getting ourselves around very quickly, making us feel really at home. Having the Tokyo section at the end really works from this point of view. We had thought of Japan as the holiday of a lifetime – thinking we would only ever go once; because of this tour, we can’t wait to go back for more!

Most Inspirational Moment

We were lucky to see a rare buddist ceremony in Nara and the chanting made the temple really come alive, although I can't really pick a 'best' place or moment as it was all fabulous.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had 2 leaders (one experienced English leader from the UK and one comparatively new French leader living in Japan) and the mix of personalities (one very strong on organisation and one very laid back) worked really well. They were very knowledgeable and told us all we needed to know to make the most of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to make the most of the trip, even though it can be done at a leisurely pace, I would recommend getting some ideas of what you want to see before you go and getting up early with bags of energy so you can fits lots in on the 'free' days. This is simply beacuse there is so much you could see you don't want to waste a minuate and that can be tiring.

Reviewed January 2013

MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK

A brilliant trip. I am now so glad I took the plunge and booked it. Good company, good hotels and great walking!

Most Inspirational Moment

Too hard to pick out just one. Everyday had moments of magic and there is such a great sense of achievement at the end.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rupert was an excellent walk leader - setting a good pace whilst being aware of and responding to individual needs. He was very informative on the huge variety of local plants and flowers.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just book the trip - it is worth it. As a solo traveller this trip was perfect for me.

Reviewed January 2013

EVEREST BASE CAMP

I went with the opinion that it would be a nice pleasant walk, I discovered it was tougher than I anticipated which was what I had hoped for, the views and life experience overwhelmed me and I found the people to be fantastic

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the sun come up behind us, illuminating the tip of Everest so it glowed golden and set it apart from the other peaks

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was perfect for the tour, he managed the group well, he was clearly respected by our stopping off points along the way, he joined in when he was needed and he helped us when we needed him most - he was a benefit to the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't underestimate what fitness you need, make sure you have enough to occupy you when not walking, don't eat the Yak meat, bring plenty of wet wipes, take stacks of pictures, there is no rush, use the boiled water rather than the bottled - it works well as a sleeping bag warmer, savour the time away from the stresses of modern living - turn your phone off, don't underestimate the power of the sun up there, talk to other groups early on - you will see each other many times, if you suffer from hangovers don't drink too much in Lukla on your return journey.

Reviewed January 2013

AMALFI COAST & BAY OF NAPLES

This tour probably allows you to see more of the famous sites in 1 week than would be possible any other way. Our knowledgeable Italian speaking group leader made sure that everything was well organised and allowed us to see more than would have been possible as a lone traveller.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Herculaneum and Pompeii - although Pompeii was what we decided to do on our spare day - with the expert organisational assistance of our group leader.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Barbara was fantastic - she had superb knowledge of the area and Italy in general - and being a fluent Italian speaker allowed her to easliy smooth out any organisational blips.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes - use the spare day to go to Pompeii and ask Francesco the guide who conducts the Herculaneum tour to join you in Pompeii ( extra expense but definitely worth it ! )

Reviewed January 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

OUSTANDIND SCENERY AND CULTURE , PETRA DEFINETELY A WONDER OF THE WORLD

Most Inspirational Moment

Sleeping in the desert cycling the rift valley

Thoughts on Group Leader

our Jordanian tour leader Khaled was very knowledgable,caring, opend minded and in love with his country ... really excellent and very professionnal

Advice for Potential Travellers

lets yourselfbe surprised by the desert ...the time of the year was perfect (just right temperature,...)

Reviewed January 2013

UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

Remote and rocky .Spledid views and wonderful sunrises – an opportunity to see the full Milky Way and maybe the odd shooting star

Most Inspirational Moment

In a remote camping spot -seeing the sunrise over the mountains- it was my birthday !

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader was fine -he was both knowledgable and friendly .He was able to pace the group according to speed of various members' walking ability and the age range

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take deet - I didn't and got bitten ! My walking stick was useful as some of the downhill is quite loose .

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING THROUGH RAJASTHAN

Not so much a holiday, more of a trip! It was great to be cycling and to get the fresh air and experience of the countryside although some of the local lads were mischeivious throwing stones as we passed by. Every day was packed full of experiences and adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

The jewellers at Agra where I was allowed to wear the emerald ring made from Mumtaz Mahals crown and other fabulous emerald jewellry made fo royalty. - slumdog millionairress! No where else in the world would one get this opportunity certainly not Bond Strret! This was on our last day where we cycled I the morning, stopping to drink chai from clay cups, bused up to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and then went to the jewellers - what a day! This jeweller also fixed my friends diamond ring bought in Jaipur by replacing the lost diamond - free of charge!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sanjay was just great! always motivating us and supporting us when cycling especially on the uppy uppies. Most impressed that he would never accept his dinner until all his guests had received theirs. An ideal host providingus with rum and coke and great dancer, really getting the diwali party-on-a-bus going. Harish was just as kind and thoughtful and a real companion on the trip.Our coach driver Rauol, his assistant and Michael the mechanic were also very polite, helpful and attentive.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I developed Guyons syndrome aka handle-bar palsy early on the trip and still have not recovered full feeling in my little and ring fingers on each hand, my grip is also weakened. I would definitely advise cyclists to bring proper padded cycling gloves (I didn't) as the vibration from the rough road surfaces probably induced this condition see http://www.qwinerveprotector.com/BicycleGlove.html. I woud also advise a face mask for cycling through the cities and dusty roads, as I developd a cough/cold and a number of our party developed terrible coughs. I had booster vaccinations for diptheria and polo and tetanous plus Hep A. I didn't need the anti-biotics the travel clinic at Boots provided (£5) for severe diarohhea but a lady on our trip did (she was on the verge of returning to the UK early) so I would recommend bringing some. Also, always, always put on the sun tan lotion, anti mosquito lotion and bring plenty of anti-bacterial hand gel. I had no stomach problems which was always a fear of mine for going to India.

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

A brilliant way to see three different countries in two weeks. This is not just a cycling holiday, but the itinerary provides the time and opportunity to see so many places of interest along the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

The friendliness of the Cambodians was uplifting especially when one bears in mind the horrendous recent past the country has endured. Our time in Phnom Phenh and the visits to the killing fields etc brought home to us its horrifying history.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The tour leader Moh was good; very friendly and keen to do her best but would probably benefit with a little more experience. Digger, the Cambodian leader was excellent whereas the Vietmanese leader seemed more intent upon collecting email addresses from the group for his own future benefit than leading the tour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for temperatures during the middle of the day of up to 40 degrees! Drink lots of water and take advantage of the beautiful fruit, serveed at regular intervals by the support team along the way. There's always the option of dropping out on any day and travelling in the support vehicle if needs be.

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