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In my experience this holiday is right in the middle of the Challenging grading. The scenary was good without being spectacular but the accommodation and food was excellent. The highlight of the trip was the quality of the Leader. Vladimir was outstanding.
The fifth and most challenging day. Exhausted but very satisfied.
Vladimir was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. His English was excellent and he made a good trip great.
Take your swimming costume for the swimming pool at the Hotel in Goverdartsi.
The Mont Blanc Circuit is a challenging adventure. I had no experience camping or doing extended hiking before my trip! The exodus crew and fellow hikers made this a once in a lifetime experience – not just a holiday. I am looking forward to doing more travel like this!
The long trudge each day to the ridge of a col - then a huge panorama opening up - picturesque valleys with glittering rivers, rewarding you for every step!
Graham (mountain guide) was fantastic, he loves the mountains and was keen to teach us all about his place. He set a great consistent pace that everyone could follow, while challenging fitter team members with optional extensions. When the weather was good Graham would vary the route to ensure we had the most spectacular views and the best experience possible - some other groups walking at the same time missed these special experiences.Nothing was too hard for Graham or Lewis (camp manager) - they went the extra mile in every aspect to ensure it was a great trip. Even the little things like buying special cheese from a local farmer to varying the trip schedule & timing to try and beat the weather.
Read the packing list carefully, take a huge bag and fit everything in! Make sure you have helicopter rescue on your travel insurance.Walking poles are probably a good idea - they arent heavy to carry if you dont use them.
It was great that the mountain guide was careful in helping us with our equipment both ensuring we had the appropriate gear (with an opportunity to buy at reasonable prices in Chamonix) and instructing us on correct use.
Our first Exodus trip, but on the strength of this trip, not our last! Every aspect of the holiday exceeded our expectations. A good deal of attention had been paid to the details, and it showed – everything went like clockwork. We felt very well looked-after throughout.
So many highlights... seeing a Golden Eagle soaring above the mountains, walking through varied and beautiful scenery, learning a little about the history and culture of this fascinating region.
Jeremy was superb in every way. He had designed the walks to be suitable for a wide range of abilities, and to provide a wide variety of scenery and terrain. Every day he briefed us about what the practicalities would be - whether we'd be able to re-fill water bottles en route etc. The pace of the walks seemed to be fine for everyone in the group. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area, and was able to enrich the walks with anecdotes and useful information about the villages and countryside we passed through. He was very good at what he was doing, and a thoroughly nice bloke too. I can't praise him highly enough.
Just Do It. We were thoroughly glad we'd chosen this trip for our first Exodus holiday. It's a lovely region ideal for outdoor pursuits, and I'd imagine there's something for most people to enjoy, whether you're into history, wildlife or just enjoying the walking.The pace and length of the walks was generally relaxed, but the terrain added a degree of challenge. There were a lot of fairly steep climbs and descents over rocky terrain, plenty of spiky vegetation, and some muddy patches where the path followed streams. Nothing too extreme, but definitely not suitable for sandals... boots required, really. We found walking poles very helpful. Some days we needed to take water for the whole day, and when we went (early Sep) it was pretty hot, so we needed to drink plenty - so take a couple of big bottles or (probably preferably) a Camelback-type system. I wouldn't have been without a good sunhat, too, as shade could be hard to come by at some points. The village where we were based (Berchules) was pleasant and the hotel very friendly and comfortable, but the village is small and quiet. If you're planning to take a rest day, you'll need a book or something to occupy yourself as you probably won't be hitting the shops...A small tip for book fans.. read Chris Stewart's 'Driving Over Lemons' before you go.
Just thanks to Jeremy and everyone else who made this trip so enjoyable and memorable. We were slightly apprehensive about taking a group holiday, but we needn't have worried - everyone was really nice and just there for a relaxed good time. By the end of the holiday everyone felt like old friends, even though we'd only known each other a week! It was excellent.
This trip exceeded all my expectations!! Fantastic!
Everything was so well organised. Too many inspirational things to note! We saw a cheetah with four cubs, two male lions and a lioness in the process of the mating ritual. Watching wilder beast migrate across the Mara River was truely an adrenalin filled moment. Meeting the Masai Mara Tribe was brilliant, and educational. So many animals were seen, and the bird life also spectacular.
Our leader was Benjamin Waiganjo and Peter. They were both amazing, very knowledgeable and great fun. They also looked after us really well.
If you are thinking of doing this trip, you must do it, you won't regret it!!
Fumba Lodge in Zanzibar is just paradise!!! One thing I would say though is you don't really need to change any money into Tanzanian currency at all, everything can be paid in US dollars and paid all at the end on one bill. You do need the Kenyan currency though so get it at the airport when you land. Apart from that enjoy yourself! We met some amazing people on our trip and now keep in touch!! The staff everywhere are also so friendly. Best holiday ever!!!
The accommodation and food was excellent, the countryside stunningly beautiful, the fellow walkers great company, but I personally found the walks towards the end of the week too challenging for me.
I think the views from the mountain huts were very inspirational, and also the visits to amazingly romantic Lake Bled.
The group leader was very competent and experienced. He obviously really knew the walks like the back of his hand.
A lot of the walking was more challenging than I expected, so make sure you've got good fitness, or do regular uphill walking.
I thought the trip advisor was misleading. It promised us 500m average ascent, with a maximum of 700m.By the third walk we were up to 900m and the next two walks were tougher, so I had to opt out of them. I could manage the 700m we been promised, but 200m higher was too much. Also it told us that we would be walking on well-marked paths with a few loose stones. In actual fact there was a lot of clambering up and down boulders and tree roots.I think if I'd known these things, I wouldn't have chosen this holiday.
A trek through the most impressive scenery I’ve encountered in Europe
Our leader was Rupert, an international mountain guide who obviously new the area well . A convivial chap and skilled leader in many ways - he really enhanced our enjoyment of this holiday. 5 star.
Take flip flops for the evenings as boots have to be left at the door of the refuges.
Be prepared not to get much sleep in the dorms, some of the bunks are 6 beds wide and you may find yourself in the middle surrounded by snorers!
A harder trek than I thought but the stunning scenery, especially from the top of each climb, and the sense of achievement at the top of the last climb to Brevent made this a truly rewarding experience.
The realisation of what I had achieved on the last climb to Brevent was truly overwhelming.The brilliant Savoyard salad I had in a Les Contamines outdoor restaurant.Winning the last ever card game of the holiday, with my partner. (It's a game called 500, a New Zealand game, which we were taught by one of the Kiwis in our group.)
Simon was an excellent group leader, let you walk at your own speed, always sat at various places where there was a trail junction to guide you on the right path, always there to encourage everyone and sensitive to your needs when needed.
Go do it!!!
First trip with Exodus - very impressed!!
We selected this trip for its variety both in activities and landscapes and we were not disappointed. Sri Lanka is a wonderfully diverse country with beautiful vistas, rich culture and some of the friendliest people we have met.
Cycling through the countryside, meeting local people and sharing a home cooked meal, beautifully prepared in the middle of a forest has to be one of the high points of the trip. There were other opportunities to connect with the 'real' Sri Lanka and these are what made this particular tour so special. We also had the opportunity to witness the Kandy Festival and the colours, costumes and sheer energy of the evening will stay with us for many years.We shared the holiday with a healthy mix of different characters who came together to help make this an unforgettable trip.
What can we say that has not been said before? Roshan is such an experienced and enthusiastic guide who made everything seem so easy and yet the detail of his planning and organisation was clear. His stories of Sri Lanka and its people conjured up such clear images and gave us all a real understanding of the country's history. The original itinerary of our trip would have meant that we were unable to witness the Kandy Festival and possibly miss the elephant rides, but Roshan reorganised things so that we could do both. This involved some tough negotiating in Kandy at one point but throughout he remained good-humoured and kept a cool head. Roshan has an uncanny ability of balancing a professional approach with sincere warmth and a wicked sense of humour.
Listen to Roshan! He really does know what he is doing and you will enjoy the trip so much more if you follow his advice. Take the opportunity of shopping whilst visiting the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela. The prices seemed more reasonable than in Kandy and the selection more varied. We stayed in some beautiful hotels and it is worth taking at least one or two outfits to dress up accordingly.
This was our first adventure holiday and we were very impressed with the service that Exodus provided. We received personal replies to any questions we posed before our departure and this enabled us to feel well prepared. Their approach to responsible tourism is to be applauded and it was clear from our experiences in Sri Lanka that they are making a really positive impact on the country.
The trip was very well organised, with a great group (of staff and holiday makers), great food and stunning location. I always felt confident that the staff had the expertise to ensure a safe trip and they helped make it a very memorable trip.
The sunrise at Gilman's Point was incredible given that it was my birthday and followed 7 hours of the toughest walking I ever expect to do.
The group leader was very good on the mountain, with regular information updates and always willing to answer any questions raised by the group.
If it always something you've wanted to do, book it! Make sure you drink lots of water though!
The flights out with Ethiopian Airlines were very cramped and uncomfortable in what appeared to be quite old planes. Addis Ababa airport was also not the easiest to negotiate and so I would recommend that the Nairobi route is the one preferred where possible.
I had high expectations for this trip and they were all exceeded! I felt like we saw the real Peru and a lot of what it has to offer. The main thing I was looking forward to was trekking the Inca Trail but I enjoyed my time in the Amazon so much I didn’t want to leave. The homestay on Lake Titicaca was a fantastic way to finish our time in Peru.
There are so many to choose from but I would have to say finishing the Inca trail and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time was a really special moment and something I will never forget. I remember thinking that the sungate looked like heaven trekking up to it with the sunlight streaming through, knowing this last 'up' section was the final challenge. Stepping through the sungate and seeing Machu Picchu was the best reward for a challenging 4 day trek.
Our leader Juan was fantastic! His archaeological knowledge was very impressive and you could tell it was something that he was passionate about. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he made sure everything ran smoothly over the two weeks, he really looked after us as a group. It was a pleasure to get to know him and travel Peru with him, a country he is extremely proud to be from.
Torch, insect repellent and sun cream! You should be prepared for no electricity in your room at the jungle lodge in the amazon, just candles (which in my opinion added to the charm of the lodge) and obviously on the Inca trail you will need a torch. Insect repellent is a must for the amazon but there are also biting bugs on the trail so don’t throw it away after the jungle.The weather (depending on where you're going) varies from place to place, very hot on the trek in the day (sun cream and sunhat is definitely needed) and cold at night and in Cuzco. Walking poles are great, even one will do to help you down the steep sections and if you don’t want to carry these in your luggage you can buy them In Cusco or at the start of trek.
Only that it was a fantastic trip and something you shouldn't hesitate to do! Although the trek was tougher than I expected I loved every minute and was constantly amazed by the changing scenery. This trip shows a lot of what Peru has to offer and although it's quite a busy itinerary there is nothing I would want to miss out!
