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4.7 out of 5

Vinayak Bapat

Reviewed May 2015

Mount Toubkal May 2015

One of the best treks I have ever done. Organisation was without fault. Thanks tot he cooks and the boys helping with luggage and an excellent group, it was the most enjoyable experience I have ever had.
Accommodation in Marrakech and Aron was comfortable. I liked the night stay in Aron when we walked down after the summit day. It was peaceful, good showers and dinner under the stars.
I would recommend this trek to those who want a challenge or those who want to use this as a training to tougher treks such as Killimanjaro.

Most Inspirational Moment

Coming down in crampons !! Lot of snow on way up and we all were worried how we are going to walk down. Hassan and Lskar helped us to put on crampons (I had never walked with one on and had never skied) but it was amazing as I followed two of my fellow trekkers and it was easy and fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was fantastic and a perfect Gentleman. I have never met any team leader who had a good control and understanding of every situation and knew when to tell us what and when to leave us alone. Given that all of us were grown up professionals I can only admire how well he did it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a brilliant two and half day trek. Do take a day off in Marrakech as you need time to recover. Layers are important, not so much of a Down jacket but waterproof layer which acts as wind breaker is important as climbing to the summit.

Richard Kirk

Reviewed May 2015

High Sierra

Quite tough and long walks are rewarded by outstanding views over mountains and the coast (and later in the day by excellent regional food and wine).

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching on the last day the summit of Puig Campana, which dominates the surroundings and looks almost impregnable (although it can be ascended without too much scrambling).

Thoughts on Group Leader

José Miguel lives in this area and knows and loves it intimately. You are not just being guided - you are being introduced to a way of life in an arid and potentially hostile environment. He is an expert and inspirational leader and leaves nothing to chance.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A Platypus or Camelbak water system is preferable (as well as maybe a bottle or two of water). Springs are rare once you leave the villages. It is worth exploring the village of Sella (and maybe its handful of bars!) if you can make the time - there are a couple of short walks around the village available on Tripadvisor through which its history and development are illustrated.

Rajat Thakkar

Reviewed May 2015

Mount Toubkal Climb

Good first exodus experience
Knowledgable guide
While the team made efforts to accommodate my dietry constraints, food could have been better (ie more rice /corn based items)
Marrakech tour could have been better organised

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to top and back to bottom (going down was tougher!)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good knowledgable guide Friendly and tried to accommodate all views Helpful to those that required assistance

Michael Carr

Reviewed May 2015

Picos de Europa - Recommended

Friends had recommended the Picos de Europa as a good place for a walking holiday. They weren’t wrong. In places the conditions underfoot are similar to the limestone of the White Peak in Derbyshire or the Yorkshire Dales. However, the scenery is much more spectacular and varied as were the flowers and wildlife. Good hotel with friendly, knowledgeable and sociable staff , great food – provided that you have decent weather it would be hard to go wrong.

Most Inspirational Moment

The panorama of the Naranjo de Bulnes from the La Mesa peak in the Main range of mountains

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro is someone special. He obviously loves the area and was able to find and identify plants, animals and birdlife for us as well as providing information on local history and customs. Where someone in the group had a particular interest he would pick up on this and point things out to them accordingly. He did an excellent job of looking after a group of people with different abilities, taking good care of the less capable/experienced walkers without frustrating those who wished to go at a faster pace

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were fortunate enough to have good weather, but it was obvious from the condition of some of the paths that it could get very muddy in places. Depending on the time of year it would be best to be prepared for this as you might not be so lucky as we were

Gavin Philp

Reviewed May 2015

Walking in Mallorca

Superb trip. The island is stunning and the walks were excellent. Would thoroughly recommend it.
We have done several Exodus trips and this one certainly did not disappoint. The split between the two bases was a great contrast from the pretty bay resort to the mountain monastery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sitting on mountain tops with a 360 degree view of beautiful landscapes enjoying picnics with wonderful , fresh, local food.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduard was just brilliant. His passion for his island shines through and he took the opportunities of water and rest breaks to pass on fascinating information about local customs, the history of the island, flora and fauna. He cares about the group he is leading and ensures that everyone gets as much from the trip as they want. Top chap and a delight to spend time with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go! if you haven't been to Mallorca you are missing a real treat and if Eduard is leading the group you will have a great time.

Jane Cornish

Reviewed May 2015

Cycling Albania

A very beautiful country, not a boring bit to be found on this cycle tour, showed off the best of some stunning scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

how welcome we were made to feel and the effort put into producing some wonderful food home grown and reared. The ability of the older element of our group, truly inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two leaders (brothers) Amand and Junid, couldn't have been better, attentive, educational and good company.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Has to be one of the best choices of cycling tours on the market

Sheila Mason

Reviewed May 2015

Cycling in sicily

Fantastic guide,great crowd of people,good hotels.great weather,good food

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling and seeing Sicily.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas Gorblich is such a lovely guy with a good sense of humour.he looked after us well.i found him very informative.he had great patience with us all and he's such a good sport.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only to take a gel seat

Michael Faust

Reviewed May 2015

A first timer with Exodus

I joined a local walking group last Autumn, not very long after my wife died, and found that it got me out of the house, gave me some execise and I met a new group of people. I also saw some stunning areas fairly close to home that were new to me.
Signing up a week’s walking in Mallorca was my first solo trip and I was understandably a little nervous but it proved to be one of my most enjoyable, not to say challenging, holidays.
Some of the walking/climbing was tougher than I was used to, partly because the weather for most of the week was a lot hotter (34c on one day) than expected in May. However I completed all but one days, including the most exacting climb and missed one day later in the week as I wasn’t too well (as did several others in the group)
I intend to go on similar holidays in the future.
There were 16 in the group, all more experienced than me, and they were a very nice bunch.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of Mirador den Quesada at 957m on day 3. I was quite proud of myself, not bad for a 70 year old, and the views and picnic at the top made up for the exhaustion.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I can't praise Eduard too highly. He was helpful, informative and passionate about Mallorca. I hope that any future group leader I meet will come up to his high standards.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Not much. I didn't have all the kit that some of the rest of the group did, but then I have only recently started walking/trecking and will get it sorted for next time.

mark vella

Reviewed May 2015