Most Inspirational Moment
Just being out there travelling through the chilly lands
Thoughts on Group Leader
Robert and Venke were both excellent in their own ways. Thanks to both for a great week.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go!
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: VENABU
Venabu is a great addition to the Exodus brochure. Good range of skiing, great leaders, effective instruction, very good hotel. This would also be a good base for some overnught(s) in the huts that are within reach. A must do trip!
WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS OF ALASKA
A varied trip with good wildlife viewing opportunities.
Most Inspirational Moment
The day spent bear viewing was fabulous.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ryan was always friendly and a very good cook.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a very good camera with a zoom lens for wildlife pictures.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
The biggest challenge I’ve ever undertaken and certainly worth the effort!Tough, don’t underestimate it, but the support of the team behind you is fantastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlight obviously has to be making it to the summit of Kilimanjaro, also the fact that all 7 in the group made it meant that we could all celebrate together. This achievement will be a lasting memory!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Priscus the head guide was excellent. He helped anyone struggling with altitude sickness and he and the other guides were very knowledgable about the mountain flora, fauna and all aspects of trekking.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go prepared for rain, hail, sleet and snow!! Waterproofs are your best friend, plus thermals and lots of layers.
DOLOMITES, LAKE GARDA & VENICE RIDE
An excellent trip through varied scenery, made all the better by a knowlegeable and friendly guide
Most Inspirational Moment
The first view of Lake Garda was truly stunning (and the descent to the shore).The quality of cycle routes was superior to anything we have in the North East.Venice was better than I expected, as were all our cultural experiences (the covered walkway from the hotel in Vicenza was stunning) The misty morning ride along the waterway as we left the bustle of Verona
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michela was one of the best tour leaders we've ever had. a constant smile, excellent English and more than enough knowlege for a bunch of cyclists. He never wore the same cycle jersey twice - very colourful!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go and enjoy it! Bring lots of money for Venice and visit very early on the last day to avoid the crowds.
MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA
First group holiday for us but we thoroughly enjoyed it
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding camels in the Sahara and spending New Year's Eve under the stars.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hassan was excellent, local and knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
take lots of ball point pens as gifts
ATLAS PANORAMA
This was my first ever organised walking trip and I was quite nervous at the thought of spending a whole week in the company of people I had never met, but it turned out to be rather fun – despite the extremely cold gite. While I understand that it is difficult to gauge the mixed abilities of such large groups, I feel that, with the exception of the last day, the walks are a little too short and we spent quite an amount of time hanging around the freezing cold gite.
Most Inspirational Moment
The first time our guide lit the small gas heater in our freezing cold gite is firmly embedded in my memory. Until then, I thought I was going to die from the cold!The 32 km walk to and from the lake on the last day was pretty special too. On the first day, I opted out of the lunch venue that our city guide took us to, as I thought the food looked rather bland - as did the restaurant. I found THE MOST AMAZING place to eat in the following place www.lesjardinsdelakoutoubia.com Incredible roof terrace, amazing views, fabulous food and brilliant service, for not much more than the price of the place I had opted out of. I highly recommend it. I spent New Year's eve there too and it was truly amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was very competent and very patient indeed. He had his work cut out pacing the walks to suit a very mixed ability group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are travelling in Dec/Jan ditch the T-shirts and take thermals and fleeces. Consider packing a hot-water bottle. Gloves and a wooly hat are a must. Also consider bringing some savoury snacks for munching on. You might also wish to pack a flask as the gite staff will fill it with boiling water if you wish to have a hot drink on the walks.
SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA
A great trip, full of impressions – wonderful guide – a truely alternative Christmas.
Most Inspirational Moment
- The mountain walking- The temple in Mudurai- The fantastic food made under simple conditions during our camping
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ajith is a very good guide, full of kowledge about the nature and his country, a good organiser, and a very nice person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Give your packing list a real consideration. Although wet and a little chilly in the mountains, most of the time it is really warm. Be flexible and multi-purposed in your packing. A warm waterbottle in your sleeping bag works miracles for chilly nights. Be aware that the camping life is very basic, with little chance of a wash for 5 days. The tents are small, so keep your bags as small as possible.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
It was a fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The tour leaders were supportive and encouraging, very knowledgable about the sport and the location.
Most Inspirational Moment
When I finally stopped freaking out because I couldn't control my speed!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two group leaders Eric and Andy, who were both fantastic. Excellent instruction for both beginner and experienced skiers...also very patient.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you're expecting Italian food in Dobiacco you won't find it unless you go out to specific restaurants.
CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA
Overall this was a fantastic trip, cycling through the backroads is a great way to discover the landscape, people, culture, animals and food of sri lanka.We had a couple of days cycling in the rain but it didn’t seem to dampen the mood of the group, the hardest day on the road was cycling the long straight road to tissa. The two days we spent desending 2000 metres was so much fun and someone who loves tea it was great to visit a tea factory, everyday was different from the previous day. I didn’t really enjoy the safari, it was rather strange being stuck in a smelly traffic jam looking for a leopard, just on the rides you just saw so much wildlife, but watch out for the wild dogs most are passive but sometimes you might meet the odd nasty dog that wants to chase after you, there were two incidents were people in the group the fell of there bikes because of the dogs.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think everyday was inspirarainal, but the first day really sticks in my mind.The first ride which was rather relaxing cycling through the jungle and children running out and saying hello to the group, then visiting the beautiful cave temples at dambula and then later climbing the rock fortress at sigiriya. there were so many highlights to this trip but I loved the tea stops and bakeries, the sri lankans make great cakes! also just to eat fresh fruit everyday which hasn't travelled thousands of miles was just brilliant :-)
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was really really great, he put 100% into the group and kept everything running smoothly, nothing was a problem for him, we had mentioned we were intrested in the pottery and potters in the area of ahangama, and so with our group leader and driver we went on the hunt for a local potter, it would have been impossible without the help of the leader and it was a great experience to see the potter work and show us her techniques. I also like comment on the rest of the team who were also great and helpful the driver was amazing.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
An absolutely once in a life time experience that I will never forget! From the arrival at the airport in Kilimanjaro, to the camp sites, to the cameraderie, to the final ascent, and to the nice, cold, refreshing Killimanjaro Beer in the hotel when it was all over!
Most Inspirational Moment
The final ascent, of course! But then I dont think I would have made it without all the wonderful friends I climbed with. We all bonded really well from from the moment we journeyed from the airport to the hotel. The Porters also made me feel very humble too. The do an incredible amount to make the experience unforgettable. We truly could not have climbed without each and every one of them from the helping porters to the guides.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Meke, the Head Guide, was the nicest person you could ever meet. Each of the 4 Guides were excellent. You absolutely respected their decisions. If they said you couldn't go on, then you couldn't. Equally, if they felt you had it in you, even though you didn't think you did, they would encourage you to keep going! And we all made it!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for the dust! There's an incredible amount of it. Try to put all you clean clothes into plastic bags. this will keep the clean stuff seperate from the dusty stuff. Take throat lozenges too. Also have in your mind that its perfectly normal to feel bad. That's what climbing Kilimanjaro is all about. Once you accept that its normal to have a headache and feel a bit sick, then it makes life easier. Also prepare to tip the top rate for the Porters. The do an incredible amount, and carry not just your bag, but anything else they can manage too. And, finally and most importantly, just enjoy every single minute of it! It's over too quickly!