Most Inspirational Moment
Difficlut to pick - there were sevaral between sceenry/geography, food, people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
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THE TROPICAL SOUTH
Good balance between visits, free time, etc. Well organsided – liked the short stops on route like the brickmaking etc. Hotels and transport were higher standrd than expected.
INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA
We did the inca trail, titicaca and nazca trip but with the moonstone trek instead of the inca trail. It was an amazing trip and i can't recommend the moonstone trek highly enough if you are a walker/camper. The whole trip was jam packed and if anything i would have liked to slow down a bit – but that's not possible when you've only got 16 days to see a country as amazing as Peru.
Most Inspirational Moment
Best bit of the trip without doubt was the moonstone trek, and the night on the high plateau after the highest pass on the trip. That campsite was very special... but then so was the following night on the inca terracing over the sacred valley...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Juan our group leader for the whole trip was fantastic, absolutely great guy, full of energy and enthusiasm and just so easy to spend time with.Jesus our trek leader was also a really great guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Peru doesn't seem to have weather as we know it - it has so many microclimates you can be boiling hot and freezing in the same hour nevermind day so particularly if you do the moonstone trek you'll need to pack for everything from shorts/tshirts/sandals to snow!
BHUTAN: LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON
A brilliant trip combining landscapes and culture. The trek wasn’t easy at altitude but worth it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting down outside the Dzong in Thimpu at the festival surrounded by curious children. Walking up to 4200m and tying prayer flags to the top. A profound moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Very knowledgeable. His second in command wasn't as good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you are fit enough. Some people on our trip really struggled, especially the older members. It's not a hard trek but you need to have a good level of fitness. The camp staff are great and the tents are of a good standard. The best food of the holiday was actually on the camping nights!Don't bother with the Chitwan extension. A long way for not much wildlife. Quite touristy in places.
CHIANTI: WALKING & WINE
As on a previous Exodus holiday,the very disparate group ‘bonded’ well and quickly and we had a lot of fun .
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the beautiful, peaceful countryside to Greve on a bright sunny autumn day , with the vine leaves just turning and the wonderful light . Just as I imagined Tuscany to be .The 'local' market was something of a disapointment but watching the post -market clear- up (which revealed a very pretty square) was revelatory (you had to be there!). Apparently the wine- tasting in Greve was quite an experience (we stuck to a very long lunch......).San Gimignano was also truly lovely .Local guide gave us a good sense of its history and importance . Also had three great meals there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He had apparently not done this trip before . Our visits to Siena and Volterra would have been much enhanced by having a local/experienced guide. We had one in San Gimignano on our first day, as he was indisposed, and it really made a difference. Any group really interested in the history/culture (as well as the wine/walking) might be advised to club together to engage a local guide in these circumstances .
Advice for Potential Travellers
If travelling in mid- Oct be prepared for the mornings and evenings to be quite cold . The wind at (hill- top) Volterra was also cutting . I had taken a fleece but I could have done with more long trousers. No problem with mosquitos or other insects, to my relief.
CYCLE THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
This trip was fantastic! Really good route with a mixture of on and off road cycling. Beautiful area of countryside with a good amount of attractive towns and villages. Superb guides with excellent command of English, good local knowledge and great entertainment.
Most Inspirational Moment
This trip has a good mixture of fairly level cycling with a number of significant ups and downs. The two long uphills mentioned in the trip notes were fairly hard going, but the rewards came on the way down - A couple of fantastic long descents with superb views over the surrounding countryside.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Nacho (cycling guide) and Jaime (driving the minibus) were excellent. Both had a great grasp of English (Jaime lived in Scotland for many years). Both were good cyclists and looked after the group very well - giving plenty of leeway for the faster/fitter riders and keeping an eye open for the more laid back cyclists in the group. Not an easy job with a group of 15 of various ages! The organisation was fantastic and the care of the cycling equipment with appropriate help when needed was superb. They were also good company both on the ride and in the evenings.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a superb trip, but you do need to have a certain degree of cycling fitness! Having been on a couple of other trips, I would say Moderate/Challenging is about right... there are several fairly hard going uphill bits to the trip, but that only makes the downhills even more worthwhile. We had a very mixed group aged mid-thirties to late-sixties, but all coped very well albeit at slightly different paces! However, it isn't a gentle ride in the country!
MT TOUBKAL LONG WEEKEND
Well organised and very well looked after. A local and interesting guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top is the most exhilerating experience after the long climb up. Rapid group integration. Experiencing the local culture.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very interesting and knowledgeable who looked after us throughout.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't have any preconceived ideas, keep an open mind and enjoy the experience.
MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA
A very enjoyable week with a small group of very agreeable people. When we experienced the coldest ever recorded October day at the beginning of the week and I collapsed exhausted on my bed in the evening after battling up the hill to Castello Rosso against galeforce winds I wondered if I had made the right decision but things could only get better – and they did.
Most Inspirational Moment
I had no inspirational moment but enjoyed it all. Certainly seeing the Roman columns is pretty awesome (if that word is not too overused) and the view from the top of the sacrificial table (or whatever it was) on Mount Kliosi at the Acropolis of Styra is breathtaking. I also loved the walk down the Demosaris Gorge - where Thanos chose a beautiful place to stop for lunch. I imagine it would be a wonderful place to bathe in the summer - but a bit cold in October.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thanos certainly proved to be a good organiser - arranging hotel rooms at short notice on the mainland when we missed the ferry the first evening, finding alternative transport when there were strikes and finding an alternative taverna at short notice for our evening meal on the day of solidarity when everything was shut. Everything worked out perfectly. He was great company and kept us entertained with lots of local knowledge and interesting stories - even if some of them proved not to be true! He is certainly very proud to be from Evia - and he has alot to be proud of.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks are mainly downhill - so be warned if you have weak knees! The longest walks were in the range of 12-15 km - so quite moderate, but some of them are on quite rough ground so poles could be a good idea. And the taxi drives up and down the mountains are not for the weak-hearted - there are not many good roads on the island.Try the Septem beer at the first opportunity - you may not get another!
CYCLING VIETNAM
The good – Very well organised trip, excellent standard of accommodation, great guides and support team, a wonderful country. The bad – a bit slow going at times and a high average age, making it not so good for younger solo travellers. Overall, though, a superb way to experience Vietnam.
Most Inspirational Moment
On two wheels, reaching the top of the Hai Van pass and realising that I've completed the trip, just a year after suffering near fatal head and leg injuries in a cycling accident. Off the bike, the real highlight was Halong Bay. The bay is stunning, the boat was very good and the food on board was exceptional.There are so many others. Crossing the road in Saigon. All the kids shouting hello as you ride past. Sharing utterly disgusting food with Vietnamese rail workers on the Reunification Express. Swimming in the south china sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chi was very friendly, knowledgable, always smiling and very energetic. A brilliant group leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The average age of this group was about 50, maybe more.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
Amazing fantastic must do trip !!!
Most Inspirational Moment
To reach everest base camp amazing
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader was very good and helpfull
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you take imodium lol
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE
Great trip – highly recommend the route for pacing and acclimitisation. The final climb is the hardest of course but with the route I felt as if I was getting stronger each day. It is a spectacular climb and something to remember forever.
Most Inspirational Moment
Last half hour of final climb when sun rising to the East. That melted away all tiredness and any doubts on reaching the Summit and replaced it with a big grin! The whole trip is great so be sure to take lots of photos - its also great getting up early every morning to see the Sunrise and also to see the Stars at night - you wont forget those moments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Simon Matthews (African Walking Company) was very clam, led his guides and porters well and everything went smoothly. He has lots of experience of the mountain (hundereds of climbs - he lost count) and it is comforting to know that experience is there if needed. Also dealt with a mountain rescue without turning a drama into a crisis!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get as much advice and tips from people who have done the climb before. Pay close attention to getting the right kit. Good kit will make life much easier and avoid any hassles! Other than that there is nothing much to worry about - if you are reasonably fit then you will make the climb - my only climbing training was walking up and down the beach :o (I live on an island with the highest point being the rubbish tip). Highly recommend taking the longer Lemoshu route for Kili - it helps with altitude acclimitisation which is very important. Altitude sickness is really the only obstacle to achieving the Summit.