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This was a brilliant trip, with amazing surroundings, a great group and an excellent leader. The inclusion of "options" worked well (i.e. additional peaks within a walk, which you could either climb or alternatively relax in the sunshine at a refuge or coll while others climbed them!) N.B. I did grade C.
Visiting the refuge with the "postcard" views, a family with 3 young children running it, and donkeys, a cat etc.
Alvaro was very considerate, sweet and keen. There is nothing negative to say.
Take a very sturdy/strong pair of walking boots with you as the paths are very rocky in Picos.
An excellent holiday that far exceeded our expectations
The first night at the water hole at Etosha was just incredible. 5 minutes after sitting down over 30 elephants came down to drink and the next few hours flew by as a succession of animals came & went. Unforgettable.
Ronnie was great. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable and with a great eye for wildlife!
We followed the advice of others on here and took South African rand with us. It's accepted everywhere and saved the hassle of changing money on arrival.
I would give 5 stars to the first part of the trip – Thethi and Valbona National Parks, the walks, and the guest houses we stayed in were all fantastic and just what I was hoping for in my holiday. But the rest of the trip was a very slow paced cultural/culinary tour with no walking. Perhaps it would have been a shame if I visited a country with such a depth of history and just walked in the hills, but I think others booking should know what to expect from this 'Walking in Albania' trip.
Thethi and Valbona National Parks
Our leader and driver were both great - full of motivation and enthusiasm for their country and showing it to others. Very inspiring people.
Just be aware of what you are booking. Albania is a very interesting country, and if you want to mix a few days walking with the rest relaxing, long lunches, dropping into museums/castles along the way, then this could still be a good choice.
Based on feedback from 2013 departures of this tour, we tweaked and fine-tuned the itinerary and overhauled the trip notes for 2014. We feel that the new 2014 itinerary gives a better balance of walking and cultural insights into this fascinating country.
This was a fantastic holiday. The mixture of culture; walking in stunning scenery with views of China & Tibet and visits to the amazing Buddhist monastries was fantastic. Our leader Valerie Parkinson was extremely knowledgeable about the local culture, religion and walking at altitude. It was a priviledge to have her as a Guide. Subkam our Nepalese guide was very helpful and always smiling.
I slept under the stars one night. The stars were incredible including the Milky Way as was the sound of the river. Amazing.
Valerie Parkinson was inspirational and it was a priviledge to have trekked with her.
Yes just do as the Trip Notes tell you to do (they have been written by Valerie who has extensive experience in that area and of climbing at altitude) and bring what it says in the equipment list ie at least a 3-4 season sleeping bag and a thick sleeping mat to sleep on (not the thin ones you c an buy). A flannel for washing in the morning although I had one of those lightweight quick dry towels which were good. Dry your feet after the river crossings to avoid blisters. Take a high factor sun cream - at altitude you are closer to the sun. Bring a high factor suncream for your lips. Bring a wide brimmed sun hat. Avoid drinking tap water in Delhi or eating icecream and salad. I didn't have any altitude sickness or Delhi Belly. I did exactly as Valerie instructed and followed the trip notes. I also wasn't cold at night as I brought everything it said in the trip notes including a down jacket which was very handy at night as the temperture did drop. I would really have liked the trek to be longer so I might consider the Grand Traverse next.
This is a new trip which still needs some work to get the balance right. It either needs a downgrading of the difficulty level or changes to the itinerary.
The walking from Thethi and in the Valbona Valley were fabulous days and definitely at a moderate level. The scenery in both areas is simply stunning. Watching a huge weather system move down the Valbona Valley, complete with thunder and lightning, was amazing. Made me feel very small yet exhilerated! Just beautiful - at least it was until the skies opened above us!
Dorien (hope the spelling is right!) is a lovely guy who is very knowledgeable about his country. He was able to provide interesting information on almost anything we could ask him. He obviously loves his country and took pride in showing us the best of it.
As the trip stands at the moment it is not a moderate walking trip. There are two moderate walks at the beginning of the week and 4 very easy walks later in the week. Personally I would place a leisurely/moderate rating on the trip as along with the easy walks there is a lot of travelling in the bus and sightseeing involved. If you are looking for a physical holiday you need to be aware that this trip will not tire you out each day (unless it is tiredness from the over-eating you will do!). There are some very long bus journeys which are sometimes not very comfortable but the views at the end will make it worth while.
Excellent trip for a short week break in a stunning part of Italy with a great group of people and a wonderful tour guide. Well organised, trip itinery flexible and well thought out and worked well. Hotel where we stayed was excellent, lovely staff, superb food there and good all round facilities. Good range of places visited and good balance of time and travel each day.
The Walk of the Gods was my favourite part of the week, such stunning views, great walk along the cliff top and rewarding end in Positano. Great to be able to experience the traffic free side of Italy with walking in clean air and having gorgeous scenery to admire all along the walk. Feel good factor plus fun to chat along route and not overly busy with other walkers either.
Eduardo was like having your grandfather guiding the tour, he was fun, friendly and it was awesome that he lived in Bomerano as he knew everyone and everything about the place and was able to answer all the queries and questions. Plus he provide some really good local knowledge and history about the place as well as all the places we visited. He was highly organised, had a great sense of humour and was very patient with all the group and sorted out all our needs and requirements and he made nothing feel like a chore. He also had great energy and was always available to us and looked out for us the whole trip. I would recommend him as a tour leader.
We had cooler weather in September so worth taking a warm fleece for the evening as it does cool down. Also when you order food at lunch times remember it is Italy so lunch can be a long affair and try to order as a group to share foods rather than as individuals as this is more the Italian way.
If it says not for those ‘suffering vertigo’ believe it. It means sheer drops, little protection and scree underfoot!
Getting up and then getting down! Being revived by excellent spa facilities ready to go for the next day
Very, very competent
Please make sure you are comfortable with large drops, narrow ridges and lose scree underfoot. There are few options if you do a grade C week. But its exhilerating and worth the effort to get to the tops.
An experience of a lifetime. Absolutely incredible. Physically and mentally sensational.
The last hike up towards the summit. Did not make it due to the weather. A snow blizzard which was somewhat amazing to be in. Never been in anything so strong, yet so breath taking. White all around the top of mountains. Truely a moment you have to see to believe. High as can be, covered in white.
He was a great leader. Spoke with us all. Helped us and guided us. Made the right decision in turning round when we did. Ensured we were well looked after and had everything we needed with us. Spoke on many things and told us many facts and the beauty of the sights we were seeing.
You'll enjoy every second. From start to finish. Plenty of bottled water to keep you going. Something you'll remember with great smiles and laughs and the known fact that you did it.
A really good mix of culture/history, landscape and adventure.
The Mount Etna day was my favourite. Trekking across the vast mountain in a selection of key spots that were picked for their natural beauty and interest.
Dawn til disk accompaniment helped our enjoyment because Fabio also booked a table each evening, with the group's agreement, and chose different sorts of restaurant each time. Helped to have a translator with us! He was seemingly very laid back and relaxed, although he never missed a trick and was very dilligent of our safety. Very informative without going into too much detail.
Temperature-wise, September is the perfect month to visit.
Amazing experience taking every ounce of energy and determination. The porters and support staff were inspiring. A real sense of achievement when reaching the Sun Gate and the view over Machupicchu unforgetable.
Walking the ancient Inca paths through the Andes and reaching Machupicchu was magical.
Our group leader Rene Huaman was fantastic, knowledgeable, supportive and with a heart of gold. Also Carlos the assistant leader was amazing.
Take comfortable walking boots and a good camera.