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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed June 2011

INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

The trip is slit into 3 parts and each is different. The jungle experience is fantastic and, although the inca trail is not easy, it is a great experience and the scenery is amazing. Exodus are one of the few companies that take four full days to complete the Inca Trail – this means that you leave the campsites a little latter, so do not meet many other trekkers on route, which is nice. It also means that you can take more time to see the scenery and for us, very few of the group got any altitude sickness. Although this means that you do not get to the Sun Gate at sunrise, you do get up early on day 5 and so still see the sunrise over Machu Picchu.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Dead Woman's Pass on day 2 of the inca trail was an achievement, both for me and for the group. It is not easy, but it is worth the personal challenge. Take it slowly!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rene was excellent, very knowledgeable about Peru and particularly Cusco and Machu Picchu. He is a highly experienced trekker and was able to set the right pace for everyone, resulting in very few people getting any signs of altitude sickness. I would happily go on another trip led by Rene.Throughout the trip, we also had local guides - Wilson on the trek, Elle on Lake Titicaca and Richardo & Elvis in the Jungle - all were excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Drink lots of water to prevent altitude sickness. Take a pair of flipflops (with socks as it's cold) to change out of your boots in the evenings of the Inca Trail, and also a walking pole is essential as there are a lot of steps and it's hard on the knees. Also, take a spare camera battery for the trek - you don't want to run out of power at Machu Picchu. 7 Kg luggage for the Inca Trail is not a lot, so think light when you're planning the trip. Take some high factor suncream as you burn quickly at altitude. Try the Cocoa toffees and of course the Pisco Sours! Be prepared for a lot of early starts and a lot of bag re-packing!

Reviewed June 2011

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

A fantastic week away from worries, enjoying every single moment. Great people in the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day was great, thanks to the people I shared the trip with and the local guide

Thoughts on Group Leader

He is a fantastic group leader, lots of knowledge about the region and the country in general. Very responsible and he took a very good care of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like trekking and a bit of a challenge, go for it!

Reviewed June 2011

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A great holiday in an amazing location, although not really value for money.

Most Inspirational Moment

Huskie dog sledging was a real highlight for me, especially after seeing as how well cared for the dogs were, and the outdoor dinner round the campfire was unforgetable. The Northern Lights were also spectacular, but if you do see them, take all your pictures then - they came out on our first night, before we had dug our cameras out of our suitcases, and then they never reappeared!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was outstanding, as were all the BaseCamp staff. He was extremely competent but also made every effort to ensure that we had the maximum amount of fun - I haven't laughed so much in a long time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although I enjoyed the trip, I would have to say it was my least favourite of all my Exodus adventures. My two areas disappointment were the amount of free time in the itinerary and the cost of the optional activities. My overall impression was that the included activities were taster sessions, to promote the (rather expensive) extra activities. The cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing sessions never ventured more than several hundred metres from the Basecamp, and further snowshoe trips were self guided or paid for. The dog-sledding was fun, but not even half a day and the longer day trip was over £250. Even simple extras like on-site ice wall climbing and a trip to a reindeer farm were extremely expensive for what was offered. After the high price of the holiday to start with, I could not afford any extras, and as a solo traveller I ended up trying to fill a lot of free time alone. This was in contrast to the cohesive group holiday that I have come to enjoy normally with Exodus. My advice to solo travellers would therefore be to factor in some very expensive extras, or be prepared to make your own mini-adventures by yourself.

Reviewed June 2011

WALKING IN TUSCANY

This was my first Exodus holiday so I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. The walking was varied and excellent, the guide was wonderful, the other guests friendly and fun, and Mamma’s cooking delicious. I would also recommend Lucca where we had a great time on our free day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Finding myself able to reach the summits of all our walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sarah was fantastic - she helped everyone in the group, entertained and educated us with her stories and her local knowledge, fed us with sweets and biscuits, and really went out of her way to make sure everyone had the best time possible. Magic in fact!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Give it a go - you will have an amazing time. Don't forget your walking poles- they really help.

Reviewed June 2011

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Jordan is both facinating and welcoming. It was a really enjoyable trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was amazing, especially at the Monastery and high places. Walking back through the quite candle-lit Siq after the Petra by Night experience was also beautiful. Jerash was impressive and interesting, a much larger and more complete site than I had expected. Riding camels in the Wadi Rum was fun, especially trying to ride 'side-saddle' like the Bedouin!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fine, knowledgable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to be hot and dusty and climb a lot of steps! It helps to be physically fit to get the best experience of Petra and climb to all the high places (e.g Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, above the Royal Tombs to overlook the Treasury) - it is hard work to do it all in two days, especially in the heat, but well worth the effort!

Reviewed June 2011

CORSICAN MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES

Corsica is a beautiful island. Well worth a visit.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last day walk around the mountains of Bocagno. Great views and lovely scenery. The swims in the mountain pools were good too, if a little breathtaking!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rudi was a good leader. Organised, sociable, and takes a special prize for getting the group into Ajaccio on our (and his) day off because of a lack of public treansport. A really nice guy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are not aleways in the mountains, so be prepared for some low level forest walks as well. However, Corsica is a great place either up or down. The hotel was friendly and provided a goos variety of food-even for the vegetarians.

Reviewed June 2011

HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

Fantastic fortnight in Turkey. Saw so much of the country in such a small amount of time, visiting the cost, ruined hill top villages, country retreats, Troy and Ephesus. I found it very interesting and certainly showed me the hidden country that you don’t always see on the ‘normal’ beach holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The best part of the trip was the balloon ride in Cappodocia, which was such an incredible experience as there were around 30 balloons in the air that day. We saw the amasing sights of the volcanic landscape from a privledged point of view, and I really enjoyed it. But learning about the history of the ancient ruins and seeing these mystical places was also an inspiration for me, which Termessos captured effortlessly in its secluded magnificence.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Phylis was incredibly knowledgable about the sites, reciting the history from memory. She is a good guide

Advice for Potential Travellers

I think this is a good trip to go on, and certainly shows you so many different aspects of Turkey which you weren't expecting. You are a long time on the coach at times, but that is the price you have to pay for seeing so much of the country- and it is worth paying. Turkey has so much history and so many different aspects, which this trip gives a good snap shot of.

Reviewed June 2011

WALKING IN MADEIRA

Madeira is a beautiful island, with a profusion of wonderful plant life and we had the benefit of a Madeiran leader who was passionate about his home country. The walks were probably on the A/B grade, rather than B, being a little short and not as strenuous as expected following a grade B holiday the previous year (unless I was just fitter!)

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking along the levada, albeit on a rainy day, was a definite highlight. The feat of engineering, creating the irrigation channels and paths on the side of near-vertical mountain slopes, was impressive. Add to that the abundant and lush greenery and it was a visual feast. The farmers' market in Funchal was another stunning visual feast - the sight of the produce and also the fine architecture. We were offered tasters of six different kinds of passion fruit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bruno was an enthusiastic and careful leader, so we all felt well cared for and included in the group. He obviously loves his work.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a variety of weather - as the trek notes say, mountains really do make their own weather.

Reviewed June 2011

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A great introduction into a country rich in history. The tour encompassed both archaeology, history, scenery, as well as some days by the sea!

Most Inspirational Moment

Stunning Petra! The size of this city far exceeded my expectations. Seeing the stars at night at Wadi Rum! And lastly but not least, I can float!!! As a non-swimmer I thought I couldn't but in the Dead Sea everyone can!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was very knowledgeable. He was courteous and attentive and helpful. He was always willing to answer any question and was a source of insight into the life of the Jordanians, their politics, and social customs and lifestyle.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Others have advised on taking wet wipes and toilet roll. I would however urge all travellers to take toilet roll with them into the lavatories as they seldom have any, and you do not want to find this out too late! I would advise caution at the Wadi Rum camp, as I had an upset stomach after eating there. Don't expect anyone to speak fluent English. If you can, it is best to avoid alcohol I feel as it is clearly disapproved of in Jordan.

Reviewed June 2011

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A great week with a great group, lots of walking with some outstanding views.The farmhouse is superb with good food.

Most Inspirational Moment

getting to top of monte prdaoi and looking down on the remnants of the winter snow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We were so impressed with the leader , the group wrote a song which we delivered with gusto on the last night! To the tune "my old man,s a dustman"v1OHHHHHSara bull is magicShe has a magic sackShe carries sweeties with herAnd chocky bix to snackShe inspires us with storiesAnd keeps us on the goAnd when shes taking photosIts bums all in a rowv2OHHHHHHSara bull is magicShe simply is the bestShe galloped up the hillsideAnd sometimes let us restShe leads us thru the mountainsAnd picks the berries tooAnd Sara, we,d just like to sayThere,s no one quite like you! then big finish.......Sara Bull is magic

Advice for Potential Travellers

Even in summer bring a fleece

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