Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across Alpine meadows in the beautiful Val Ferret looking up to the towering peaks and glaciers of the Grandes Jorasses.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our lovely mixed-age group were so fortunate to be guided by Agustin with his excellent knowledge of the mountains and hiking paths – challenging walks for some (including me!) but his calm and friendly support, with understanding of individual abilities, made them all hugely enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The chalet hosts Tomas and Sol worked tirelessly with quiet efficiency to provide us with delicious meals and comfortable rooms, as well as driving us to the start of walks when public transport was unavailable. With Agustin, they were a great team that made our holiday a joyful and memorable experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the day climbing up to Batur’s caldera and then descending down to the crater floor where we crossed an old lava flow. The snorkeling was also awesome. I even enjoyed the night at the homestay near Ijen, though don’t forget to bring a sense of humour in view of the paper thin walls

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wira is probably the best leader I’ve met on Exodus trips. Very calm, very organized. He was aided by his crew- I’m not sure how many of them there were but we always had three guys marshaling us on the rides and we also had our own chef who provided some super picnic lunches. Nice guys particularly Aan who always had a smile and learnt our names instantly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Another review has mentioned the traffic. Most of the time we rode quiet lanes but there certainly were some busy stretches. Indonesian drivers are a more tolerant bunch than their equivalent in the UK. There were no two finger salutes or obscene hand gestures or verbal abuse. Stick close to the left side of the road and you will be fine

Most Inspirational Moment

I always enjoy the group with which I am hiking. Nice to meet people from other parts of the world. the hiking trips are a love of my significant other so I take the trips and like most the commraderie

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberta was great as she had been for us on the Amafi coast hike a few years ago

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hike is more difficult than other hikes i have taken. It is rated as a 3 but parts of it are more difficult than this has been on other hikes rated a 3. A 3 is described as being acceptable for people with no hiking experience. I disagree that this would be something for people with no hiking experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing in front of a 360 degree panoramic view of the Andalucian countryside

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Michael was excellent. A lovely guy who sorted everything out for us. His knowledge of the history, fauna and flora of the area where amazing.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and plenty of water bottles

Most Inspirational Moment

The day riding into Kotor was a highlight of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was full on in looking after us, but could use some more historical knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We had a variety of weather on the trip from some rain and cool to some hot weather, so be prepared for a variety of weather. We travelled May 25 to June 7. By mid June it was quite hot, 30C plus.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one moment, just enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, learning about the history and culture, fab company and good wine.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn’t have asked for better than Cristina, with Vlad in support. We had such fun, a great insight to Romanian life and we were so well looked after.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You’ll love it! We had very hot weather, but I know it can be variable in that region so be prepared for anything. Most meals are covered so you don’t need huge amounts of cash.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through incredible, breathtaking landscapes on quiet roads.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Terrible. He was not really present. He was distracted and unhelpful and often rude.

Most Inspirational Moment

Berat's mosque. Imam polite, informative, ceiling of the annexe was out of this world, exquisite.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Offhand, I blew a fuse having to constantly fight my own room battles, he told me to "calm down". It Just got worse. I wasn't last to book but was treated as an inconvenience, after-thought. At one point genuinely thought I would be sleeping on the bus or at a different hotel as debate raged for 1/2 hour, last to get key every time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Choose a different country, strongly suggest review choice of tour operator.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking part of the GR20

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberta was amazing and great sense of humour and very caring for all members of the group

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hotel is basic but functional.Take a travel kettle if you want a cup of coffee when you first wake up.Also the hotel does not have hair dryers .Also take some snacks for walking as the local village has limited supplies

Most Inspirational Moment

So much included to choose 1 moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tiziano was amazing. He was friendly, helpful, approachable and super conscientious. He did as much as could and more to ensure our trip was a superb adventure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some long hot days on an amazing island with so much to offer.