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Brian Helsdon
Reviewed January 2019
An excellent but busy trip
This is an excellent tour in a country where variety really is the spice of life. You go from the Andes highands, in fairness this is most of the trip with heights, not including the peaks of 2600 to 3600 metres, to the cloud forest, rain forest and the hot and very humid coastal belt. It is very well designed but there are some long coach days. For example on day ten (to Cuenca) we did not finish until after dark having had two long coach rides. It also helps to be reasonably fit if you are to enjoy the more strenuous walks at Chimborazo and Cajas national parks.
There are things I would leave out if I was designing the itinerary. For example there is the AmaZoonica Animal rescue centre which says it is not a zoo but it is really and a crowded and disorganised one at that. The Ingapirca ruins were really a non event and mostly reconstructions.
One disappointment was the Mangrove boat trip. It did not happen. This was January 2nd and the boatmen simply did not turn up.
Most Inspirational Moment
Two moments stand out. The first was the climb up Chimborazo from 4800 to 5000 metres. It was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. The second was at Cuenca. we were there on new year's eve. Totally unexpected and unplanned we came across a massive parade with local ethnic groups demonstrating their affinity with the deity. There were loads of floats and children and adults in colourful costumes plus music.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eddie was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and well organised. He was at ease with the group and enjoyed a joke. He had to cope with several issues affecting group members and did so calmly and effectively without this affecting the attention he gave the rest of the group, a real asset.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Outside of the rainy season you don't need a mosquito net for the rainforest. We didn't see any at all. For the rainforest take a bag that is big enough for all the things you will need for two nights in the rainforest. The boat to the lodge is not big enough to take the main bags. Also make sure you have a powerful torch both for the night walk and the room. There are candles but the matches and match boxes provided were useless.
David Hindley
Reviewed January 2019
Cool trip
Loved this trip. Well organised. Shibu was a very likeable trip leader. Shogar and Franklin as supporters were excellent too. I guarantee you’ll fall in love with the smiles of the people of Kerala. Great activities. Very flat cycling! Only hills on the last day around Varkala, and then not serious. Only disappointment for me was the very poor quality of room at the Deshadan Hotel in Varkala.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling through the more remote towns as people waved and shouted “Happy New Year”.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shibu was very likeable and dependable. He always did what he said and took good care of use.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are not a fan of hot and spicy food, like me, I’d suggest taking some small sealed containers of butter, jam, pate, etc to flavour rice, bread etc. If you like hot and spicy, you’ll be in food heaven!
AnneFleur van Diem
Reviewed January 2019
Fab Holiday!
I loved everything about this trip. The accommodation was cozy and the beds incredible. The food was delicious, fresh and plentiful and the surroundings stunning as they only can be in Norway
Most Inspirational Moment
Being on the plateau, in the high w8nds, snowshoeing through the wilderness. It was too dangerous to ski so Ilse and Mary took us out for a snowshoe instead and it was a brilliant hike.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The local guide for this trrip is simply incredible. A true coach, she knows exactly how to get the best out of people, always being patient and working with everyone individually, even in a group environment. She's very attentive and just a lovely person. She should be guide of the year as I have yet to meet anyone that would surpass her in guiding, teaching and general personality..
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go. You'll love it!
CLIVE Beauvais
Reviewed January 2019
WALKING IN MADEIRA
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS WALKING HOLIDAY
Most Inspirational Moment
NO PARTICULAR OUTSTANDING MOMENT
Thoughts on Group Leader
GROUP LEADER, ANDREAS, WAS EXCELLENT. OBVIOUSLY VERY PROUD OF HIS ISLAND. HE HAS GONE TO A LOT OF TROUBLE TO LEARN AS MUCH POSSIBLE ABOUT FLORA AND FAUNA.
HE WAS FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING THROUGHOUT.
Chamini Mendis
Reviewed January 2019
Cities and beyond
The trip had a great mixture of imperial cities of Morrocco as well as country side and desert. Great to see Essaouira which a starke contrast to other cities. Loved the walks in Torda gorge as well as the high Atlas. Loved the city of Fes with winding souks.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunrise in the Sahara and high Atlas walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mohamed is a great leader with immense amount of knowledge and experience. He made sure everyone was involved were looked after well
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is a busy but fun trip that has bit of everything . Great introduction to Morocco.
Chamini Mendis
Reviewed January 2019
Cities and beyond
The trip had a great mixture of imperial cities of Morrocco as well as country side and desert. Great to see Essaouira which a starke contrast to other cities. Loved the walks in Torda gorge as well as the high Atlas. Loved the city of Fes with winding souks.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunrise in the Sahara and high Atlas walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mohamed is a great leader with immense amount of knowledge and experience. He made sure everyone was involved were looked after well
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is a busy but fun trip that has bit of everything
Chamini Mendis
Reviewed January 2019
Cities and beyond
The trip had a great mixture of imperial cities of Morrocco as well as country side and desert. Great to see Essaouira which a starke contrast to other cities. Loved the walks in Torda gorge as well as the high Atlas. Loved the city of Fes with winding souks.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunrise in the Sahara and high Atlas walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mohamed is a great leader with immense amount of knowledge and experience. He made sure everyone was involved were looked after well
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is a busy but fun trip that has bit of everything
Anne Duffield
Reviewed January 2019
Mountains and Imperial Cities
Good trip, great leader, lots to see and do.
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting Fatima on Xmas day for lunch... just what i needed in an alternative xmas!
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can get really cold in the Winter!! Pack accordingly!
Elizabeth Murphy
Reviewed January 2019
Biking in Transylvania
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip
Most Inspirational Moment
Enjoyed every day
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great!
Mark Sargeant
Reviewed January 2019
Super week's walking in North Cyprus
An excellent week’s walking in North Cyprus with a great group and a superb guide.
The guide’s commentary on the history of the sights we saw including the ancient castles, churches, mosques, monastries really added to the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the island from the ancient castles, gorgeous scenes of the coast and island environment
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gizer was a superb guide and represents the very best of Exodus guides.
He managed the pace of the walks superbly (no mean feat given that there were 16 in the group), gave very insightful commentary on the sights we saw including history, fauna and flora and was an extremely engaging and helpful chap - his recommendations for dinner in town were very good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go! This is an excellent walking trip and the addition of the guide's commentary on the sights we saw really was a bonus. Christmas is good time to walk given that it is warmer in Cyprus than almost any other part of Europe.
Consider staying on for a few extra days in the South of the island to get a full flavour of the country.
The optional trips to Famagusta and Salamis were very good.
