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4.7 out of 5

Gavin & Moira Scott

Reviewed May 2023

Wonderful Experience

We saw all the major sights and were delighted with the holiday. Mikhled was an excellent guide. We stayed in good quality hotels and we travelled in a comfortable, air conditined bus (with a plentiful supply of water).

Most Inspirational Moment

First glimpse of The Treasury at Petra, having walked through the Siq. The expert knowledge of Mikhled explaining the various carvings added greatly to the experience. The sheer expanse and quiet of the desert at Wadi Rum was awesome.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mikhled was an excellent leader who was hugely knowledgeable and was able to communicate effectively without overloading us with facts and figures. He was happy to elabarte on any topic when requested. He was very organised, had a good sense of humour, and never got flustered. It was unfortunate that the late arrival on day 1 and early start on day 2 meant that our group didn't get a proper chance to introduce ourselves. With a large group of 20 this was a slight disadvantage which took a couple of days to resolve.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take Jordanian Dinars with you (rather than US Dollars). The Trip Notes need revison on this matter. The Petra Visitor Centre had a 3 D model of the Petra site which was very useful in giving an understanding of the physical relationship of the various sites and monuments. The Visitor Centre and Petra Museum should be mentioned in the Trip Notes. Travel light. There are plenty of opportunities to wash and dry clothes.

Maggie Stanton

Reviewed May 2023

One of the best yet.

A relatively short trip from Porto to Lisbon – only five days cycling but excellent nonetheless. It helped that I was with a terrific group of people who all enjoyed each other’s company and the tour leader, Cristovao and support driver Joao were probably the best team I’ve encountered on my many trips. The ride is fairly easy, with one ‘mountain’ and a few minor hills but an absolute doddle on an E-bike. The Atlantic coastal scenery was breathtaking and we rode for 99% of the time on secure bike paths. Portugese cycling infrastructure is very good and whenever we approached a small town, car drivers always gave way to cyclists – quite a treat after riding in the UK where many drivers treat cyclists as a nuisance. Some of the pathways were unmade – in other words, rocky and bumpy and the cobbles in town were a nightmare, although, in fairness, we only encountered them a few short times. We rode through nature reserves on boardwalks and through forests, some regenerating after recent forest fires. There were lagoons, rivers, lakes and a short ferry crossing. We spotted flamingos and storks nesting on telegraph poles and plenty of wildflowers and butterflies. But the beaches with dramatic waves were the high spot for me and it was glorious riding along for miles with the Atlantic in sight. All the hotels were extremely comfortable with varying degrees of facilities like kettles and refrigeration in the rooms. We ate out every night and enjoyed a variety of meals, not to mention wine. Unsurprisingly, Port is quite a feature and we went to a tasting in the first evening which was included as part of the trip. We had two picnic lunches provided by Joao which were really sumptuous and it was hard getting back on the bikes after over indulging. (It wasn’t mandatory, but the food was so good…)

Most Inspirational Moment

Riding along independently, looking down on the crashing Atlantic waves and beautiful sandy beaches.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cristavao was a delight! Hard to believe this was only his first trip as a leader, having previously been a support driver. He gave briefings for the next day when we arrived at each location and always followed up with a resume of the day via WhatsApp. (He set this group up on the first evening by using a QR code which was really sensible). He was very caring and thoughtful and always enabled us to ride independently of the group whenever it was safe to do so. His restaurant suggestions were spot on and he was always able to give a brief informative insight into whichever location we visited. On the two occasions when he had to use his medical expertise he was calm and efficient and always considerate of our abilities after these minor events. I believe he will go from strength to strength. Our support driver, Joao was a lovely man who was always there when we needed him and a great help. His picnics were a delight and he also took many photos of the group which he sent to us after the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I went in mid-May and whilst it was great weather - sometimes hot - it did become cool in the shade and quite chilly in the evenings. The wind was strong during the rides, which added to the comfort level so take a cycling jacket to put in the bike bags which fit on the handlebars. These are quite roomy and could easily contain everything needed for the day. Take a water bottle - there are holders on all the bikes, including the E-bikes. The saddles were surprisingly comfortable but it’s ok to take your own. I would say this trip was perfect for those who don’t cycle too often and the E-bikes make it easy for those who find hills difficult. Having said that, even the confident, regular cyclists in the group enjoyed the trip and we all managed to set a good pace.

Helen Gentles

Reviewed May 2023

Great week of walking, great guide.

A wonderful week of great walking, fabulous scenery, lovely hotel, great food in the local restaurants, including a wine tasting – all coordinated by a fabulous guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots of highlights - Portofino, walking along the terraces towards Riomaggiore, seeing the Giro D’Italia including Geraint Thomas whizz past on our ‘day off’! It’s lovely to return home feeling relaxed and very fit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michela is a superb leader, the best I have come across. She was fun, organised, knowledgeable and constantly looking after the group and each individual.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A certain level of fitness is required for ascending and descending hundreds of steps each day. The Cinque Terre National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and as a result is a popular place to visit. One of our walks was particularly busy with lots of stopping and starting on a narrow path in order to allow walkers coming the other way through. The scenery was spectacular but dealing with such crowds may not be everyone’s ‘cup of tea’.

Stuart Jackman

Reviewed May 2023

May 2023

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our trip to Japan. It was a wide ranging trip covering a good number of Japanese sites and experiences as much as you might expect in the time we were there.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip to Hiroshima was thought provoking and an important inclusion with the trip. We also very much enjoyed the Japanese Alps.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Aki was generally a good leader. He does have a very heavy accent which made it difficult to always follow what he said, one had to be at the front of the group and listen closely. He had a good knowledge of history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a lot of train travel and for a country very different to what you might expect. Be prepared to embrace cultural differences in all aspects of life.

Barry Wilkins

Reviewed May 2023

Magical Trip

Excellent trip. Very rewarding Petra and Wadi Rum not to be missed

Most Inspirational Moment

The camel ride

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were very good but Sammi the Jordan guide was excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check whether there are any festivals on in Jerusalem as this could impact on your trip. Add an extra night in Amman as the flight gets in very late

Linda Robbie

Reviewed May 2023

Walking in the Azores

Great holiday but should have been longer. Travellers for this trip need to be fit, prepared for steep climbs and humid weather, ‘moderate’ is not an accurate assessment of the walks. Admittedly 3 – 4mph is a bit of a give away, that said definitely a trip to repeat, this is a beautiful part of the world.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great personality, totally suited to working with people, a friend to all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the small print, this is not for the faint hearted and the initial description does not really prepare you for what is to come - 'moderate / strenuous' would be more appropriate. Also prepare to acclimatise to humid conditions. Great holiday and to be thoroughly recommended.

Shae Chapman

Reviewed May 2023

Sicily Food Adventure

An incredible week exploring Sicily! We toured food markets, made pasta from scratch, did an olive oil tasting at a local farm, saw fresh burrata being made at a buffalo farm then sampled cheese products, went to a beautiful winery on Mt Etna, then did a hike to the Volcanos craters. We learned so much about Sicily’s history, and culture, and of course, had lots of delicious food and wine!! I am already planning my next trip to Sicily!

Most Inspirational Moment

all the local experiences (family run cheese farm, olive oil, wineries, cooking classes, etc)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veronica was amazing - so knowledgeable and passionate about Sicily! Marco our driver was also great!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book a post-night in Catania! After an incredible week of exploring the island, it is nice to spend one extra day by the seaside or exploring the city of Catania

Anne Williams

Reviewed May 2023

Fantastic unspoilt location

The coast of Portugal offers varied terrain and great opportunity for hiking and to be guided by Francisco and Ines made it even better. Their knowledge about the area is extensive and they took time and effort to ensure everyone achieved what they wanted from the trip. I cannot recommend this trip enough – it truly was an amazing week.

Most Inspirational Moment

Nesting storks and dramatic coast line

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. So friendly and ensured everyone had a fabulous time

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go - don't miss the opportunity to experience this unspoilt area

Jane Powell

Reviewed May 2023

Amazing trip, brilliant wildlife

A really excellent tour. I don’t think I can find fault with anything. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The locations visited were incredible and we saw an amazing amount of wildlife with the help of our guide. The accommodation was good and the transport between locations was very good.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing in a "Hummingbird Garden" with hummingbirds zipping around me. Seeing crocodiles, sloths,toucans, coats, agouti, macaws.... Going on a night walk in the rainforest and finding many different kinds of frogs and snakes

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was absolutely excellent. He was very well organised, he'd a fantastic knowledge base and was clearly passionate about his country, its environment and its wildlife

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a really incredible trip, you should go if you possibly can

Gary Davey

Reviewed May 2023

50/50

A Great two weeks in Japan. Great people friendly, very helpful and polite.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Kumano Kudo was a little disappointing as there were very few spectacular views. 4 days walking 2 of which it rained consistently. The walk is mainly through dense woodlands so main view was trees. Onsens were great in most places but the two nights in the Sarashinaya Japanese Style Inn was very disappointing, a lot of traffic noise and the futon beds were very thin and uncomfortable, the onsen was in a poor state. The option to dig your own onsen by the river, not a great one when it is raining. Really not a great choice Exodus!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was very good but lacked some knowledge on the Nara area as he was from closer to Tokyo. Overall a good leader, very attentive to some customer excessive requirements. A very likeable chap.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Out of the 2 weeks (in May) it rained 2 days a week, and I mean rained non stop for 2 days so waterproofs a must, along with an umbrella. Other days were high twenties and at times very humid. You should be prepared for long steep climbs, head down and huff and puff to the top.

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