Most Inspirational Moment
The walk in the National Park
Thoughts on Group Leader
perfect.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking poles and waterproof trousers.
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Walking in Andalucia
A lovely peaceful holiday. Good walks and I loved the accomodation. Our leader Alex is a perfect leader. definitely one of the best I have ever had.
Tiger's Tanzanian adventure
I couldn’t believe how a short period of time can change your life.
Most Inspirational Moment
Interacting with the guides and porters and seeing how hard they work, inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Charles is an amazing man, when he talks you listen.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be flexible and social!
A week in Jordan
If you want to see Petra this is a good trip as you get 2 days to really explore
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra- it is beyond words. So much more to the site than just the Treasury. Make sure you climb the 800 steps to the Monastery, it is really worth it. Also the climb up to the Place of High Sacrifice and then the walk through to the valley- this takes you "behind" the main site of Petra.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable but he does need to loosen up a little- very strict on timings when there was no need to be, making it feel a bit rushed sometimes.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are not into diving/snorkelling then the day in Aqaba can be tedious as there is nothing else to do there, so make sure you take a book to read. On the last day get dropped off in Downtown Amman to wander the shops (souks)- make the effort to say hello and thankyou in Arabic and you will be rewarded with warm welcomes and mint tea from the shopkeepers. I was given a keyring from a shopkeeper as a present when I bought a small item from him- I think they are so glad to see people as tourist traffic is down.
ESSENTIAL PERU
We certainly saw a great deal of Peru in the 15 day trip and now I am home and talking to friends about the experience it does sound action packed. However, there were too many early morning starts and long bus journeys for me and that took the edge off the enjoyment as I did not feel at my physical best. The high altitude and my ‘holiday stomach’ being an added complication.
Most Inspirational Moment
The 'home stay' was quite moving, we stayed with a very friendly family. We also enjoyed the floating island, the Sacred valley, Matchu Picchu and Cuzco.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Really think about the long bus drives and the many early starts.
Reply from Exodus
We realise that this a full itinerary with early starts and some long journeys, but we are sorry that Sharon was not at her best during the trip as we realise this must have been disappointing. All of the journeys are in a comfortable bus and we feel that clients see more of the country than they would flying, but we appreciate that some of the places visited are at high altitude and that this can affect people in different ways. Exodus will be using alternative accommodation in Aguas Calientes for our Essential Peru tour from 2016 onwards; we are sorry that Sharon found this property more basic than she had anticipated.
Jenny Cox – Product Manager for Peru
anne hillman
Quite different from mainstream cycling holidays. A brilliant mix of cycling as well being part of the massive variety of vibrant cultures, physical environments and unique wildlife that you experience as you travel through 3 very different countries.
Most Inspirational Moment
Night in the Mystica resort watching the sunset over Arenal Volcano, followed by the fabulous ride the following day around the lake.. The boat ride to Isla Colon and cycling through Veraguas province in Panama.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Memo and his team were outstanding. Professional, observant, knowledgeable and so enthusiastic .. great company..a team that made you smile.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ready for very hot and humid weather, that was sometimes more challenging than the cycling ..lots of sunblock, and insect repellent . Take some white arm protectors. Embrace being woken up very early by the howler monkeys..what a wonderful sound to wake up to.
Walking the Great Wall
Fantastic trip – well organised, excellent itinerary and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The walking is pretty tough with hundreds of steps, but the amazing views are worth it. It’s hard to appreciate the scale of the wall until you see it stretching out for miles in every direction. The accommodation was better than I’d expected, as was the food. Sadly, I tore a ligament halfway though, which put me out of action for the rest of the trip, but based on the days I did do, I’d recommend this holiday to anyone.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the sun set over the mountains on the first day, and looking down into the valley to see how far we’d climbed. The almost vertical ’spiderman wall' was a bit daunting at first, but I really enjoyed it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jerry was fantastic – funny, sociable and professional. When I hurt my foot and couldn't walk, he literally carried me down off the hill! After that, he did his best to include me in other parts of the trip as much as possible (e.g. asking his friend to drive me to the bottom of the wall so I could take pictures). Jerry and the rest of the group, who were all brilliant and really fun, made a big difference in salvaging what could have been a frustrating few days for me.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring snacks – breakfasts weren’t always that substantial and there was sometimes a long time till lunch, so I definitely needed a mid-morning chocolate bar. And take warm clothes for the evening as it was freezing once the sun went down.
Ethiopia in Depth
This trip opens your eyes to an oft neglected and misunderstood place. Ethiopia is not brown and parched. Ethiopia is not 1984 and Live Aid. Ethiopia is a beautiful place, with so much to see and a people very proud of their long and interesting (independent) history. Ethiopia is a surprise and a joy to visit.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were lots of wonderful moments but the highlight for me was sitting on the top of a hill in the Simien Mountains next to a herd of Gelada monkeys eating and playing and grooming each other. I would like to apologise to David Attenbrough - I remember watching a documentary where he was standing in amongst a herd of Gelada and shouting at the TV, "Well, that would never happen!" How wrong I was. A truly special moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gabre was full of enthusiasm for his country and he is a great ambassador for Ethiopia. A warm, funny, intelligent man who wanted to tell us so much and share everything with us. He went above and beyond for us. The trip ended on Saturday afternoon but several of us had expressed an interest in buying coffee and seeing some opals and Gabre gave up his free time to help us do that. He was always available to ask questions and to give food and eating places advice. He also very gallantly took us to a tej bar to sample the local brew - an acquired taste!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Please go with an open mind and a sense of fun. I did not have a warm shower for about 5/6 days and in one hotel I had no water at all. Did it matter? No. The Simien Mountain hotel is basic but it is clean and that is what counts. A lot of the hotels were a pleasant surprise and far exceeded my expectations. Try and read up on some history/literature before you go - The Emperor, The Barefoot Emperor, In Ethiopia on a Mule.
An enjoyable week - recommended
It’s almost superfluous to repeat what everyone else says – that the hotel is relaxed, informal and friendly and the food is excellent. The walking programme is fine-tuned by the leader on a daily basis to take account of the weather and the abilities of the party.
Most Inspirational Moment
No single moment: as is so often the case in the mountains, it's the views that make the slog worthwhile!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alvaro is an amazing leader, with lots of local knowledge of the terrain and the flora and fauna. During our week he kept a close eye on the (variable) weather and amended the walking programme accordingly so we didn't get too much rain (there was sunshine as well!)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Look carefully at the grade description. I feel that it is slightly more strenuous than implied by "moderate" - as a comparison I would put this trip firmly into Ramblers' Grade C.
Amalfi Coast Hike
I did my first Exodus trip hiking the Amalfi Coast in September. It far surpassed my expectations. The hike itself is so beautiful. Everyday we were treated to absolutely spectacular views. The hiking was challenging as there were lots of ups and downs but it was “very doable” as our lovely guide Christine told us.
The group was made up of some Canadians with most being from the UK. I really enjoyed the dynamics of the group and our leader set the tone for what was a very pleasant time.
Our accommodation for the trip was also excellent, as was the food and the special activities like making pasta and tirimisu. Any problems that arouse were quickly taken care of and the staff were very helpful.
I’m already looking for another Exodus trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably the views. They took your breathe away. Especially from the high views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was excellent. She is so positive and encouraging and we loved her little sayings that we were all quoting by the end of the week.
Iceland Northern lights
If you’ve never been to Iceland, & you love the outdoors, you really must put it on your bucket list. Fantastic scenery, intriguing history and culture with weather systems that give all 4 seasons in one day. Who would believe that the sand on the beaches really is black!
Most Inspirational Moment
The glacial lagoon is a sight like no other..no wonder it features in lots of movies including 007 sipping prosecco in The blue lagoon on the final day is a great way to end the holiday
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Ipe was fantastic. Not only was she our leader for the week but also the driver and her local knowledge was second to non.....she even found the northern light for us despite low probability forecasts
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't let the variable weather conditions happen you spirits. It may well be sunshine in an hour it really is that variable....but have your rain gear with you at all times!