Most Inspirational Moment
Walking round the crater of a live volcano...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paulo was AMAZING
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Great guide, great views, great group... great trip
Wonderful from start to finish, Paulo our guide was amazing and took us places we just wouldn’t have gone without him. Loved the walk to Amalfi from the hotel and also walking the crater of Versuvius was a once in a lifetime opportunity (particularly when you see other tourists just being able to do a small stretch). Bomerano is a lovely Italian village and you do feel you’re away from the usual coatal tourist traps.
Stunning scenery and a great sense of achievement at the end
A huge thank you to our guide Mike who gave us excellent advice each morning and managed to keep us all motivated and together each day The weather is unpredictable with extreme heat for the first week and one day of rain, snow and ice so be prepared! The food was good, the hotels were clean although some were basic due to the remote locations. The staff were great. Some days were very tough but the views were worth it and Mike rewarded us with Jaffa Cakes and M&M’s.
Most Inspirational Moment
Finishing the climb to Le Brevent on our last day
Thoughts on Group Leader
I was inspired by Mike’s attitude to the mountain, he was determined that we would leave as little trace as possible of our visit. No toilet paper left behind😳❤️ He has great people skills and managed to keep everyone motivated
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for all types of weather even in August it can snow. Read the trip notes A light robe for the days when not en suite and a small poly bag to take away your toilet roll😵💫
Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
Excellent guide (Petro) with great knowledge, well organised trip whilst being adaptable, really enjoyable trip
Most Inspirational Moment
Brilliant guide, excellent route (garden route), lovely accommodation, good food
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant guide, excellent knowledge of local regions/country, friendly & approachable
Wonderful trip
A wonderful walking holiday in arguably the most stunning mountain range in Europe. Despite some mixed weather, the range and quality of walks was excellent. The base hotel is excellent, with very good facilities, including small gym, pool, sauna and steam rooms. All staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming. The restaurant provides good quality food generally but less so for vegetarians. Rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The dawn walk to Tre Cime - simply stunning!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jef is outstanding. He shares his knowledge of the area and environment and his enthusiasm is infectious. He is extremely well organised and provides excellent support and guidance to the group as a whole and very sensitively to individuals which was greatly appreciated. He is very approachable and sociable and certainly helped our group to simply focus on enjoying our holiday in good company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you enjoy walking in spectacular mountains then just book, you won't be disappointed. Remember the weather in the mountains can be very varied. We travelled in August and the weather ranged from warm and sunny in the valley to very cold up the mountains. Take full waterproofs, plenty of layers and hat and gloves - you may need them all! Take swimwear for the excellent pool, sauna, steam rooms etc in the hotel. If your guide offers you the opportunity to go on a dawn walk to Tre Cime, do it! One of the most spectacular and memorable walks I have ever been on. Certainly worth the early start.
Fantastic adventure
An amazing adventure holiday that the whole family loved. It was a perfect balance of wildlife adventure and opportunity for my 9 year old to play at the hotel pools and beaches. she enjoyed the wildlife adventure part just as much as the pools and beach. I thought we managed to get so many things into two weeks including a few of the options. We all thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and would recommend it to anyone interested in nature.
Most Inspirational Moment
We loved seeing all the wildlife in their natural habitat, especially the sloths, Toucans, scarlet macaws, iguanas and monkeys. The night time green turtle trip was amazing and the boat trips in Tortuguero stand out. It was also great to hear that tourism is contributing to protecting the wildlife as it give income to people as well as the banning of single use plastics in the national parks.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alejandro was brilliant, very knowledgeable and always happy to go out of his way to help and organise things. Chico the driver was also excellent, often spotting wildlife and stopping the bus so we could see and take photos.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want to take photos then at least a 100-400mm lens is recommended. I got some amazing photos using this. If you only want a compact camera then 20x optical zoom or would be good. Dollars are widely taken and often prices are quoted in dollars. Colons are easily available from ATM and a lot of ATM will give dollars or Colons. Visa and Mastercard also very widely taken. (check if your bank charges a fee, mine doesn’t) Take an insulated water bottle, I appreciated having cold water during the day having filled it from the hotel water cooler.
TMB
Overall excellent trek with a compatible group and an amazing guide, Augustine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Some of us climbed the peak called Tete de Ferret after a hard hike to the Col. Highest point we reached on the TMB and could see where we came from and where we were going.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Augustine was one of the highlights of the trip. Knowledgeable, optimistic, funny and a great leader. He knew how to motivate us and made good decisions about routes and how everyone was feeling. It was a pleasure spending two weeks with him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train hard.
Fantastic Trip & Team
The week at Chalet Chalupa was amazing! The hosts, Adrian & Helena welcomed us with bright smiles! The hikes were beautiful, even if the weather didn’t cooperate. The chalet was clean, and felt very comfortable. Augustin, our guide, was informative and took the whole group’s abilities into account. Things were well organized & went smoothly. The food was fantastic! All the meals were abundant and able to recharge all the calories we lost! Adrian, Helena & Augustin really went the extra mile to ensure we were happy. I enjoyed Chalet Chalupa & the Mont Blanc Highlights.
Most Inspirational Moment
I really enjoyed the top of the mountain views. The views, regardless of the weather were just breathtaking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very knowledgeable, able to manage a large group and could infuse a sense of fun with a professionalism & safety.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring & pack layers of clothes & plan for unpredictable weather.
Another great Exodus trip
A great holiday. Stunning scenery, great hikes and an excellent leader. The spa at the end of the day is a great place to relax.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sunrise walk to the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen) - one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. It was well worth getting up very early to start walking at 4.45am. We had the benefit of the full moon and didn’t need to use torches as we began walking under the Tre Cime. We reached the saddle and the Tre Cime hut before sunrise and then settled down and watched as the day’s first rays of sunlight hit the top of the peaks. An absolutely magical moment. One of the other benefits was that we were at this iconic area before the crowds arrived. As we descended, the rest of the hiking world were climbing up. Thank you Jeff for proposing this.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jeff was an excellent leader. His briefings were clear and he commanded respect from the group. I felt safe hiking with him and felt he would be able to deal with any eventuality. He bonded well with the group and had a good sense of humour. He was passionate and very knowledgable about the natural world. He imparted his knowledge in an interesting and enthusiastic way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take your swimming stuff so you can use the spa. Even if you don’t feel like swimming you can relax in the sauna or steam room at the end of the day. Consider hiring bikes on the free day. It was our first experience of e-bikes. They were great on the 20 mile, traffic free cycle route to Cortina. If you want to get some exercise use ‘eco’ up the hills, if you want a more relaxing experience put it into ‘turbo’. Take plenty of layers and hats and gloves. It can get cold when you stop at the top of the mountains even in summer. If you get offered the sunrise walk - go for it!
Fantastic Trip - Tour de Mont Blanc Camping
The trip was very well organised. The scenery was amazing. Fantastic views and trails. Our tour guide, Augustine, was exceptional, very knowledgeable about landscape and flora. He set a good pace, was very supportive to the whole group. Augustine is an excellent ambassador for Exodus. Our camp leader, Kieron, was equally good. The camp was well organised and comfortable. The equipment provided was very good. The tents had blackout linings which were very helpful. The food was excellent – Kieron is a very good cook. We really appreciated the tea, coffee and biscuits being readily available and the well stocked bar. All in all, a fantastic experience and we would thoroughly recommend this trip. The group was a great mix of ages (early twenties to mid sixties) and personalities. Alastair and Louise Bowie August 2023
Most Inspirational Moment
The trails and the scenery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both were exceptional. See above.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The breakfasts were a bit samey. A little more variety would go down well.
Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
All the accommodation was amazing. Petro, our guide was so knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough for us and the experience was just brilliant.
Most Inspirational Moment
Amakahla game reserve