Most Inspirational Moment
“Surviving” the snow slush and wind at 2500 m
Thoughts on Group Leader
100% excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train hard and enjoy the walk!
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A spectacular challenge, could not have been better
Had the best 2 week holiday ever Our guide Mike was full of positivity, humour and knowledge. We trusted him with our lives! A wonderful group came together Views Views Views
Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday
Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. We saw such a lot- mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The experience of being in the rainforest is unique and totally different to anything we had experienced before.
Most Inspirational Moment
Close up views of wildlife. We loved the zip lining and the hot springs.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Organised, extraordinarily good English and a mine of information on all sorts of topics. He also shared some fabulous wildlife photographs with us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The wet season is really really wet so be prepared. It doesn’t necessarily rain every day but is overcast most of the time and there are days when the rain is absolutely relentless for the entire day. Nothing will dry so bring a spare pair of trainers or walking shoes.
Best Exodus trip ever
Our guide Jorge was incredible. He knew EVERYTHING about the country’s wildlife, landscape, history, culture and was so excited to share it all with us. He could identify all the birds and reptiles we found and helped us take great photos. He had everything organised so well and communicated the plans really clearly. The itinerary allowed us to discover so many different parts of the country – so close together and yet so diverse. Really recommend this trip, which was my 7th with Exodus, and definitely the best!
Dolomites to Venice
The route from Bolzano in the Dolomites to Venice offers a stunning mix of picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and historical sites. The Dolomites provide a dramatic backdrop with their towering peaks, while the cycling paths pass through serene countryside, vineyards, and scenic routes. The cycling experience can vary in difficulty based on the chosen route, terrain, and elevation gains.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip cycling from the Dolomites to Venice, starting in Bolzano and ending in Venice over the course of 5 days, followed by exploring Venice on foot. Each day was inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele and Mark were informative indicates that they possess in-depth knowledge about the route, the history of the regions you passed through, the cultural significance of various sites, and more. This not only provides valuable insights to participants but also enriches the journey with a deeper understanding of the areas being explored. A successful trip involves catering to a diverse group of clients. The fact that Michele and Mark were inclusive of all the clients implies that they were considerate of everyone's needs, interests, and abilities. Guides like Michele and Mark often leave a lasting impression on participants. Their personalities, expertise, and interactions can become an integral part of the memories you create during the journey Their role in shaping these memories shouldn't be underestimated. When guides go above and beyond in their roles, participants not only get to experience the physical journey but also benefit from a holistic and well-rounded adventure. It's clear that Michele and Mark played a pivotal role in ensuring we all enjoyed our trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely book this trip they won't be disappointed.
Tour du Mont Blanc Camping
A fantastic 10 days of walking up and down mountains with beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking up 1,000m to cross over a col and see a valley spread out in front of us with lush mountain pastures to the left and a glaciar to the right
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Agustin was the best guide I've had on one of these walking trips. He had incredible patience and was calm and funny the whole way through
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is for serious walkers or those who know they are in decent shape, not people who are couch potatoes and are looking for a challenge. You don't have to be fast, just in good shape so you won't be puffing away at the back and holding the group up. If you're not sure about camping vs hostels, pay the small extra charge and go camping with your own tent. The tents are huge and the hostels in the area particularly expensive. There are 2 nights of basic camping but otherwise, the camp site facilities are excellent. Ladies, invest in a she-wee. It's so much easier to role out of your sleeping bag and have a pee in your tent rather than having to get dressed and walk to the toilet.
Brilliant trip in the beautiful Alps
We can’t recommend this trip highly enough – the trip is a challenging walk with more ascent and descent than Everest but the scenery, culture and experience are just outstanding. The sense of achievement on completing the TMB is amazing. Our group came from all corners of the world but we quickly formed a really close-knit group, together with our wonderful leaders Kieron and Shaun. The tents are spacious and the black-out means they stay cool, and dark in the mornings. Each day started with a chorus of unzipping the tents, and then we had breakfast and packed up the camp ready for the next days adventure. The trip is divided into 3-5 days of walking followed by a rest day, where you can chose from lots of activities, including chilling in the campsite, shopping, visiting a spa, e-biking, ascending by cable car or train to the glaciers, or even paragliding!! This allows tired legs to recover, and for everyone to have an adventure at their own pace. Kieron’s cooking was amazing, and we also ate out in restaurants on some nights which were included. The campsites are clean and quiet, and offer amazing up-close views of the mountains. Shaun was a great guide, with lots of local knowledge and he kept us all together, even on the toughest days. There was always time for coffee and cake at one of the many refuges or alpages along the route.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing up to the top of the Cols, to find yourself in another country - during the trip you pass from France to Switzerland, then Italy, and back to France again. The views are stunning and you know that it is going to be downhill all the way to the tent from then on!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shaun was our mountain guide. He judged the ability of the group really well, and found interesting variations to the route, when it was very busy. He had lots of local knowledge and was great company Kieron was the camp leader, and made sure we always had the flattest pitches, lots of lovely food, and a well-stocked bar! The organisation was brilliant, and he produced amazing food from his tiny kitchen, whilst inspiring us all with his paragliding stories. Even the washing up was a bonding experience!
Advice for Potential Travellers
We would really recommend camping on this trip - it was comfortable and added to the adventure, with stunning views from the front door of your tent. The group were really supportive, the route was well-planned and there was a lovely balance of organised and free time. The leaders absolutely made our trip so memorable, thank you to Kieron and Shaun!
Amazing
This was a fantastic trip walks a good pace and the scenery was breath taking Hotel food was good very accommodating to non pasta eaters like myself always had an alternative Lunches were freshly made with a choice of fillings daily Hotel clean and comfortable good location
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole group walking the rim of Vesuvius What an experience
Thoughts on Group Leader
Teressa was brilliant she was friendly and helpful with a great knowledge of the area The group bonded from the first night with a good fun vibe Teressa very quickly saw we were all there to have fun and get on as a group She seemed to really enjoy the groups company even joining us for the bbq night on her day off
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get some hilly walking in before you go I am a very regular walker and was glad I put in a bit of extra training before the trip Lots of steps down are tough be prepared for sore calf mussels
Incredible Wildlife
We got very lucky on our trip and saw so much wildlife, including the Big 5 – even the black Rhino and Leopard! Our group leader and crew were all amazing and so helpful. The journeys are very long and bumpy, and can get very dusty – but you see so much, its worth it. We were given the option to upgrade our accommodation a few times, which was nice to get a bed. But the basic camping was also a great experience and still had decent facilities like showers and toilets. The beach stay at Paje in Zanzibar was a lovely end to the trip – I didn’t want to leave!
Most Inspirational Moment
Wild camping in the Serengeti and hearing the lions roaring nearby during the night - unforgettable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Darlene was great - so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, very fun group!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring a good torch/headtorch Bring small denominations of 'crispy' currency (USD post 2017) for tipping Pack layers for the colder nights Take a good camera with decent zoom lens Print out all your travel documents, like e-visas. Pack toilet paper and hand sanitizer - be prepared for basic facilities during the journey.
Fantastic!
Just returned from two weeks walking the Tour du Mont Blanc. It was a fantastic experience, at times hard work, but every drop of perspiration was worth the effort. Excellent group camaraderie; everyone got on very well and the two groups leaders – Shaun and Kieron – were first rate. The evening meals were very good, often restaurant standard. Would whole-heartedly recommend the trip. Just make sure you are fit enough for the challenge of the long climbs.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the entire Mont Blanc massif from the other sides of the Chamonix and Aosta valleys.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Shaun knew his stuff and didn't hold back from telling us when we would be challenged by the terrain. Guidance given when needed and always able to answer questions. Kieran - who looked after the logistics and cooking - was taylor-made for the role. He really should open his own restaurant.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you are fit enough before setting off. You don't need to be Superman / Superwoman but you do need to be prepared for long days of strenuous walking.
A Fabulous Trip!
Five amazing and beautiful hikes! A fabulous guide and a lovely host and hostess!
Most Inspirational Moment
We’ve hiked before, but this was hiking on a whole other level. The tips and tricks that allowed us to reach each summit was inspirational and the nature and beauty around us was picture perfect.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Maria was inspirational and kind. He encouraged us, helped keep us safe and provided us with tips along the way. He was an excellent guide with a love of nature.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The hikes can be challenging. The best attitude is a positive, “can do” attitude.