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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I chose this trip (my first with Exodus) because I really wanted to see Petra. However, I also enjoy exercising and keeping fit, so the combination of cycling and sightseeing appealed greatly.

Most Inspirational Moment

1. My first sighting of The Treasury at Petra, awesome! 2. Swimming in The Dead Sea. 3. Spending a night in the Wadi Rum desert, very special indeed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Khalid was personable, knowledgable and gave us more of his time than he was scheduled to do, I'm sure. He kept the group well informed at all times, arranged extra excursions with no problems, and generally entertained us all very well. I always felt safe and confident that we were being well looked after. Thanks to his efforts all seemed to run very smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep hydrated! It's fine to wear Lycra/tight cycling gear on the bikes. Our cycle guide was in Lycra every day.

Reviewed April 2013

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

A varied trip with beautiful scenery, interesting cultural sites and lots of wildlife. A busy schedule but there was plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Most Inspirational Moment

Quite a few. Climbing to the top of Sigiriya, visiting the many temples, meeting the friendly locals, white water rafting in the jungle, travelling by train through the cloud forest, seeing wild elephants and crocodiles in Yala national park and seeing sperm whales and dolphins on the whale watching trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, Sujee was always smiling and joking. He organised everything very well and made sure everything ran smoothly. He was always telling stories and singing songs to help us understand more about Sri Lankan life.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Insect repellant is a must!

Reviewed April 2013

CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA

Are great way to experience the country and its people. The food was awesome, i think i ate my own body weight in in delicious Sri Lankan curries. Many of my Sri Lankan friends back home have said i’ve seen more of their country than they have. Some days the cycling was tough but you dont feel rushed to get there and you can take your time. If it ever gets too much you can jump on the bus for a while.

Most Inspirational Moment

cycling through beautiful scenery villages and small towns where the children run up to wave as you cycle pastwhenevery a Sri Lankan person asked you where you had come from or where you were cycling to they would always lose it laughing, they all thought we were mad to be cycling!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh is amazing, friendly, so helpful and even when you know he has been asked the same question about a billion times stills answers it like it was the first time. Suresh had so much knowledge about his country and its history. A trip to Sri Lanka would not have been as great without him. He also has the most wonderful giggle!

Advice for Potential Travellers

bring padded shorts/seat it will be your best friend and suncream that is sweat/water resistant and has a high SPF

Reviewed April 2013

LAND OF THE TIGER

This trip was exciting, well organised and inspirational, and exceeded my expectations. It is difficult to find the right words to sum up the whole experience that is India – immense, overwhelming, cultural, basic, ancient , modern, friendly, diverse, colourful, busy, noisy, smelly! and so much more. You have to go and experience it to know exactly what I mean.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hearing our guide say quietly ' tiger coming ' as we sat in our jeep parked on a dirt road followed by the sound of rustling in the undergrowth. Spotted deer exploding across the track fearful for their lives and the quiet appearance of a tigress and three, definitely not cuddly, cubs in front of us - magic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

'Bali' ( or Balvinder Singh to give him his proper name ) was exceptional. His whole philosophy was to do everything he could to make this holiday a sucess for everyone. His organisational skills were epic - especially when it came to getting all of us plus our luggage onto the sleeper then making sure we were all together by persuading people to change berths! He gave us an insight into Indian culture and geography, explained the food we were eating and so obviously enjoyed his job that his good nature rubbed off on everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some research on India before you go so as to appreciate things to the full. As a woman remember that India is a very male orientated society and dress appropriately.

Reviewed April 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

A great trip to a fascinating country. So much to see and do, a must for anyone with a spirit of adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Trekking through the Sahara in a sand storm to the Bedouin camp and climbing the sand dunes at sunrise. Traveling through the mid-atlas in as snow strom! Unexpected and spectacular. The Medina in Fez, amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Mustapha was brilliant. He was very knowledgable and endlessly patient with all our questions. His local connections helped to enhance our experience on numourous occasions. He quickly got to know what we as a group wanted and expected, and acted accordingly. He made out trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take earplugs, the 4am call to prayers can be very disturbing. Hand gel is a must, no-one got funny tummies because we all used it all the time.

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A wonderful week in an amazing country, with good company! Although Petra was what inspired me to go in the first place, Jordan has so much more to offer – Wadi Rum, the amazing Roman ruins of Jaresh (which I did not know existed), floating in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea, friendly people, good food (on the whole) and a safe atmosphere.

Most Inspirational Moment

That first famous magical view of Petra after the walk through the Siq is so well known, but it literally moved me to tears! Petra lived up to its promise and more. I had not realised how large it was, and when you got away from the easily accessed bits we almost had it to ourselves. The rock colours and the geology are as wonderful as the manmade structures. A unique landscape.Wadi Rum was also amazing. I had not realised how beautiful the desert could be, and the camel ride was wonderful. It made one feel more at home in the landscape somehow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was quite a character and did his best to inform us about his country its history and the region in all its complexity. We asked a lot more than the "10 questions each", but he answered them all with a lot of patience & humour, although sometimes the answers were somewhat unnerving! He gave us his time and energy generously, and tried to make things more interesting, for instance, by taking us up the back paths to the Place of Sacrifice in Petra, where we could look down on it all, and taking us to local restaurants

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although this was classed as leisurely/moderate, we did not have much time to stand and stare! We were on the go all the time as there was a lot to pack in in a short time to see everything. I found this quite tiring, especially if I had not slept well, but most days you can take a short nap to recuperate when you get to the hotel, before dinner. Physically, there is usually a choice about how far you climb and walk, and some activities are extras, but as you are there, you want to do them all, and it is worth the effort. You just have to take your time and pace yourself. Take layers if you go when we did (March). We were lucky with the weather and had mild nights and warm days, but when we left it was quite cold and raining and the weather forecast was not so good for the following week. If you like a drink in the evening, take some duty free from the UK as most places we stayed and ate in were either alcohol free or drinks were very expensive. You can get fruit juices everywhere to mix with your favourite tipple!

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

The combination of the desert, Wadi Rum and the historical remains of Petra made this an excellent trip. The food and organisation during the trip was really good.

Most Inspirational Moment

The desert trekking and camping were brilliant. The clear sky at night was fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

An excellent group leader, who had very good knowledge and was very helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Choose the right time of year, depending on how hot or cold you like it!

Reviewed April 2013

ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

This was an amazing trek into a beautiful mountain range; We had stunning views of snow capped mountains throughout the trip. Walking along paths used by locals, livestock and visitoors alike gave a real insight into local village life.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first view of the range above base camp, including Annapurna (One & Two) and "Fish Tail", was truely memorable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our local tour leader was wonderful; very patient, trustworthy, knowledgeable and fun; although he did cheat at cards a bit!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take ice grips / crampons if going early season. We walked through ice and snow on some very steep paths for the two days to Annapurna base camp. A good level of fitness beforehand and some experience of hill walking made the trip much more enjoyable.

Reviewed April 2013

WALKING IN NORTH CYPRUS

An excellent spring break lead by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Some very pleasant walks, none too taxing. The mountains were greener than I expected and plenty of wild flowers to see. The views from the castles in the mountains are spectacular. Good evening meals are available in local restaurants, particularly in Bellapais.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from Buffavento castle and on the walk down.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ros was excellent. Friendly and helpful. Thorough local knowledge, she seemed to be known by many of the local people.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes should make clearer that payment for the optional group trip/meals is better paid in sterling not Turkish lira, otherwise the exchange rate will be poor. It is a long drive to the Karpaz peninsular and if you are not a beach enthusiast, it may be better to make other arrangements for that day. The Apostolos Andreas monastery, included in the Karpaz day, is unfortunately (owing to its state of disrepair) not worth a visit. The optional trip to Salamis and Famagusta is well worth taking. You could easily spend more time in both.The group flight with Pegasus goes via Istanbul and passengers to/from N Cyprus have to stay on the plane for about 1 hour at Istanbul. This is a budget airline and no food or drink is included in the ticket and prices on board are very high. Legroom is poor. Check-in at Stansted was very slow. I would strongly advise on-line check-in for the outward flight. Seats were though allocated.

Reviewed April 2013

ATLAS PANORAMA

An excellent short trip which combined a city experience (Marrakesh) with an opportunity to walk in an area of outstanding natural beauty – the Atlas Mountains.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on a col 2500 metres above sea level with Atlas Mountains all around you - truely a panorama.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was well informed and possessed a good sense of humour. He maintained an appropriate walking pace which allowed all members of the group to enjoy themselves. Nothing was too much trouble for him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take a good sleeing bag. The nights at the beginning of April were cold.

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