Most Inspirational Moment
Fantastic, often unexpected, wildlife encounters!
Seeing how elated my wife was after becoming Queen of the mountain at Nuwara Eliya ! (Good battery life!)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Top man!
Suresh was a great guide, knowledgeable and organised to a fault, forever considering the needs and preferences of the individuals in the group. For example, knowing I was keen to get in the waves, he arranged an early morning tuk-tuk so I could fit in a surf prior to a late departure-a real bonus!
He has tweaked and finessed the itinerary over the years, and has established a wide network of contacts to create authentic and unique experiences for the clients. No spoilers here, just enjoy the value added!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don’t expect to lose any weight on this trip, despite the activity-the food is amazing!
There are LOTS of dogs alongside and on the road, most of whom are docile, but some really don’t like cyclists. We were chased on a few occasions , and I would have felt happier if i’d had a rabies vaccination before the trip.
Suggestions
E-bikes!
Three of our group had these, transforming their experience of cycling and making the trip a holiday! In mixed ability groups, some riders will really benefit from electrical assistance on the hill days, especially with the humidity. Our three were delighted to have ridden the entire trip for the first time, rather than getting well acquainted with the driver on the more challenging hill days!
Congratulations to Exodus for making them available, and hopefully this option will extend to other trips- there is a huge potential customer base out there!