Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

How can I pick? Every day was different... cycling through busy towns full of rickshaws and cows - to quiet villages where happy, smiling children rushed to say hello; through tea plantations in the hilly areas to beautiful stretches along side sandy beaches fringed with palm trees; from a long, challenging climb up a very big hill to a wonderful relaxing day drifting down the Keralan backwaters in our own luxury boat. Curries of every description - sadly an Indian take away will never be the same again!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was excellent: very knowledgeable, informative and helpful - as was our cycling leader ( a great character) and our brilliant van driver who sorted out all our problems with a smile on his face.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Distances were quite long compared to other Exodus trips we've been on - but this suited us well and the van was there should you have wanted to use it.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was no single moment.  The entire week was so varied with the use of the local railway to get to & from the walks, the villages and magnificent mountain scenery.  Hugely enjoyable.    

Thoughts on Group Leader

Richie, our leader, encouraged us all so that even those of us who doubted our abilities did manage to achieve all the walks.  He gave good advice without 'pushing it' and enabled us to really enjoy the week.  The best leader I have come across on this type of adventure holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Christmas day walk to Worlds End, cycle ride and Lunch in Giritale and swimming with the locals in the river at Kitulgala.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was an excellent guide, very knowledgable and professional with a great understanding of the differemt needs of individual members of the group. Enthusiastic about Sri Lanka's culture and history. Easy going with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for an active trip and take lots of mossie spray. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Scrambling up Maglic and finally getting to the top of Maglic Mountain - a fantastic challenge and experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alen was a brillant guide very knowledgeable, passionate about his homeland and had a good sense of humour. The biscuits he brought along for our coffee breaks were appreciated!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a very long day going up Maglic Mountain but don't miss it as it's definately not one to miss. I went in September and it was freezing in Bosnia - take warm clothes! Weather very mixed - sun, rain, wind, freezing!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking high up in the mountains on narrow ledges but with the most amazing views, there was something new to see every day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic, he really enjoyed his job, was enthusiastic about everything and made us laugh!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take enough light weight clothing, if it rains they dry out quickly!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Mount Toubkal would be the obvious one and it is definitely up there on the list but to be honest reaching the summit of Mount Ouanakrim, the second highest peak, was probably the best part of the trip especially as we did this the day after Toubkal so we had great views across to the summit of Toubkal and it was a great reminder of what we had achieved.  We were the only group on Mount Ouanakrim which was great after the comparative bustle at the summit of Toubkal and made the trek up worth the effort.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was friendly, approachable and a competent guide. He looked after the group well and provided all necessary advice and information on what to expect each day. All the other support staff on the trip were also fantastic, setting up camp, transporting bags and equipment and cooking up a storm every mealtime ensuring we were fully fuelled for our mountainous escapades. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring plenty of sunscreen and use it! It feels a lot cooler in the mountains but it is so easy to get sunburn!  Gloves, hats and a warm fleece were also invaluable for a couple of the early morning starts we had as well as for the windy summits. Wearing two pairs of socks will help prevent blisters but remember to bring blister treatments just in case and look after your feet - take advantage of cold streams to soak them at the end of a long day walking. Get money before leaving Marrakech on the first day and if possible change large notes for smaller denominations and coins so you have easy money to pay for bottled water/snacks/showers at the refuge. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Experiencing Havana was amazing.  There's something special around every corner.  I couldn't stop taking photos and ran out of memory on my camera!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddy was great.  His in-depth knowledge of the areas we visited, the history, geography and the local environment were just what we needed - and all the personal stories he was able to give us from his own experience made it more relevant and interesting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cuba is obviously changing fast and tourism is becoming an increasingly important part of the economy.  If you want to see the 'before' rather than the 'after', now's the time to go.  Just remember to take an extra memory card for your camera!

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery, the food, the people........ the whole experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Friendly, quietly in control of everything so the whole experience flowed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are reasonably fit go for it!

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up a sand dune for the morning sunrise, I didn't quite get to the top before the sun but magical all the same. As we bounced down the side of the dune we were met by a wild oryx at the bottom. Exceptional and once in a lifetime moment, at one with the natural world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic! Knowledgeable. Friendly. Happy. Proud of his country. Would recommend to anyone visting Namibia.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a warm sleeping bag (as it gets quite cold at night and in the early morning), a good camera & plenty of sunscreen. Take a movie camera as animals don't stay still for long! Also, stay by the waterhole at night as you will get a wonderful view of the local wildlife, one night we saw 6 rhinos at once, amazing!

Most Inspirational Moment

Being up in a forest path, in an amazing amphitheatre looking down over the mountains; some of us chose to spend time with the person who makes Dervishes' felt hats - that was so interesting; Gallipoli which is so moving and a monument to both sides of the war - we were made to feel welcome by the Turks; having an evening with a lady in Capadocia in her own home - what an astonishing building and a nice meal.  Too many things to choose from!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kemet was wonderful.  She was well informed and kind as well as good fun.  When a restraunt was getting behind with orders, she went and helped in the kitchen so we did not have to wait too long!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy!