Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the ancient monuments and magnificent churches along with stunning scenery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
NA
Advice for Potential Travellers
Not a huge choice for vegetarians at dinner in the hotel.
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great gozo
A great holiday. Ta chenc is a lovely hotel. Single storey buildings with very spacious room and bathroom.
A fabulous choice of food at breakfast with plenty of choice for dinner.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Gozo is laid back with a very good public transport system to get you to start walks.
Trip of a life time!
I had wanted to visit Jordan and Petra for a long time and I finally got around to booking, choosing exodus. We are an active couple and wanted a trip that would challenge us but we could also see the sites.
This trip had everything we wanted and it did not disappoint.
Most Inspirational Moment
Wadi Rum desert is an incredible landscape. Nothing like I have ever seen. From waking up and seeing the view from your tent to sitting around a campfire with your new found friends looking at the most insane starry sky. I never thought it was possible to see the Milky way so clearly, in wadi rum it is. Petra. The whole day was amazing. Its so much more than The Treasury. We walked for 10 miles that day and loved every minute!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Issa our group leader was great, he loved telling us stories and explaining the history of the area. He was so organised, so organised that every looked so easy. There was no issues. I would also like to mention the brothers who looked after us from the moment we stayed at their Bedouin camp to wild camping for the next few days. Great hospitality and company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If I were to do this trip again. Id pack half of what I took. I would also use an exodus sleeping bag and take a sleeping bag liner with me instead. I found that it was warm enough not to use a sleeping bag. We went in early October. Wet wipes are a must as long as long as you don't litter and a head torch is deffo handy when you have a call of nature at 4am in the morning. Ooo and a battery pack for your camera when you are out in the desert, forget your phone theres no signal, enjoy the break! Blisters: Take blister plasters with you. I had a couple put plasters on straight away and no issues or discomfort. Catch them straight away!
Delivered as advertised, enhanced by the weather and autumnal colours. Excellent.
A holiday that very much delivered as per the trip notes, with the varied hikes only being enhanced by the great weather and autumnal colours in the forests.
A well established trip with a very experienced group leader and a good bunch of fellow travellers.
For me, staying in one location is a plus, with only short minibus journeys required to reach the start point for each hike. And that one location was a lovely, relaxing one.
The hikes themselves were of the activity level expected and challenging enough for the group. The rewards were great – generally involving walking through colourful beech or chestnut forests before reaching ridges and peaks with stunning views. Few other hikers were seen throughout the week. The hikes on days 3 and 7 stood out for me.
All of the group visited Lucca on the “free day”, which was a good choice, with plenty to explore for a good few hours.
The trip also introduced me to the life of those living in the area, including exploring towns and villages. As would be expected, there are plenty of churches and other religious features.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to pick out one inspirational moment. It was more about the collective week and the varied experiences. But as noted previously, the hikes on days 3 and 7 were delightful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Clearly very experienced and able to handle any apparent eventuality (not that we really had any of significance). Worth noting that (due to EU driving regulations, I think) she was with us for four of the six whole days, plus the two travel days. She lead on all of the mountain hikes, and did so very well. For me, she did dwell too much on what she'd done over the years for the trip and for previous travellers rather than let us judge her on first hand knowledge. Maybe some like to hear this, but it was not for me.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You might be able to come up with an "essentials equipment" list more appropriate than the one provided. Towel and swimming things are only necessary if you intend to swim in the pool, and that it's open. I happily wore hiking shoes, not boots, and walking poles certainly near essential for many of us of a certain age. You most likely will need to carry 2 litres of water on some hikes. Visiting Lucca does seem like the obvious choice for the free day.
Breathtaking trek to the Inca Capital of Machu Picchu
The Inca trail, organised by Exodus, was a thrill ride from beginning to end.
I was so impressed with the organisation of the trip. We were looked after so well that I didn’t have to think about how I was going to get around, or where my next meal would come from.
The two guides were a constant source of fascinating facts, and helped keep the group motivaated.
The group of Porters were superhuman. The camp site was stripped down as we left. They marched (And sometimes ran) past us during the trek. And always had the camp ready when we arrived. If this wasn’t impressive enough, the meals were already in the process of being prepared.
The food provided by the chef were delicious. Hadn’t expected to be eating such great food. Fish, meat and chicken were the evening meals. Also popcorn was provided as an after trek snack. So impressed
I would recommend this trek to anyone. And if this is how Exodus organise their trips, I will definitely use them again!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at the Sun Gste and looking down on Machu Picchu for the first time. Utterly breathtakingly!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was a font of knowledge. He was always full of energy and enthusiasm. He was also very good rumoured, which fitted in with our all-british group perfectly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book with Exodus, and don't worry about a thing. Take your time on the trek. It's not a race. The second day is a big asscent, and you don't want to rush it. If you start to feel the effects of altitude, you should take a break and slow down. Many of us had mild headaches, and a few had digestive upsets. But don't be put off by this. It's all manageable, and the trek leaders are used to dealing with it.
Amazing, fantastic, loved it
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I had wanted to visit Bhutan after seeing a film about scientists looking for the Yeti decades ago. Didn’t see a yeti but found a country that is so special, with a landscape that is so special and with people that are so special.
After the dirty madness of landing in Kathmandu the feeling of peace on landing at Paro airport for the start of the Bhutan trip was very special. Bhutan is a clean, welcoming country at peace with itself.
The trek, although not demanding, was lovely and gives a snapshot of a wonderful countryside.
The visits to various dzongs and stupas was interesting and the final visit to a monastery where the monks where involved in some of their rituals for a village festival the next day was fascinating.
As a vegetarian and an animal lover this country was the nearest to perfect for me. Loved the food and the fact that although there were dogs everywhere (they are mostly cared for by the community or the monks) I never saw any in distress or starving (as I did in Kathmandu).
Most Inspirational Moment
The explosion of colour at the monasteries, the prayer flags in the mountains, the fact that shop keepers put out food and sacking on the pavements for the street dogs, the peace, the tranquility of the mountains and the humility and care of the support crew on the trek.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Norbu and Ganga were kind, gracious and thoughtful. Norbu's knowledge of his country is excellent. The whole support crew both on and off trek were kind, considerate and looked for ways to help.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Kathmandu is dirty, loud and unpleasant. I was a woman on her own and would not have been happy wandering around after sunset on my own.
Huh?
This was a very well organized trip that my wife and I greatly enjoyed.
Most Inspirational Moment
Apart from meeting some wonderful people, the walk into Santiago de Compostela was awesome.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Did not have a group leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware that there are some mighty hills to contend with. Also, because on some days the proprietor of the accommodation needed to come and pick you up due to the fact that the accommodation was well away from the Camino, there was often a long wait after completing the days walk/bike. A bit of a drag when all you want is a hot shower and a beer.
Varied walking in The Picosd'Europa
It was probably the most challenging trip that my wife have done together and despite being in our 70’s we felt equal to challenges with Alvarro’s encouraging approach.
The walking varied from forest trails to gradual ascents with some sce=rambling on the penultimate day.
The Cliff walk on the free day to Llanes was delightful and a contract with the mountains.
The Carres gorge was very special and we were fortunate to be there at a cool time of year and with few other walkers,
We have been on half a dozen or so trips with Exodus and this was up there with the very best
Most Inspirational Moment
Scrambling to the top of a 2000 metre peak
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was conscientious knowledgeable and utterly committed to our safety and enjoyment. He was one of the very best we have travelled with- almost up there with Sarah Bull.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect to be challenged but there are many opportunities to opt out if the going gets too tough. The Hotel may appear a bit spartan and basic but the quality of the service and the food and the overall spirit of the place is exceptional.
My perfect India trip,
From the madness of New Delhi to the beautiful unspoilt Sikkim area. This India trip does it all.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking though farms and villages that have not had tourists though the area before. truly magical moments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sonam and Dipesh, where both great leaders, full of information and kept all the group together. Any questions asked and problems where quickly answered and sorted.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have warm clothes,it’s gets cold and windy at night on the ridge.
Unspoilt area
Varied walks, which tended towards the moderate rather than leisurely. Everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at Potami Bay at the end of the walk from Platanistos. The taverna with its long table laid out just for us and sole use of the beautiful beach too.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cecile was an excellent guide. Engaging and knowledgeable. She rearranged our walks around the weather conditions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Poles were very useful when descending some of the rocky slopes.
Review
The excellent mix of landscapes, history, flora and fauna made the early starts and miles on the road worthwhile.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the view over Machu Picchu for the first time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Raul was good company and kept everything running smoothly. The all-in-one tour he arranged for the first day in Cusco was a great use of the available time.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are times at high altitude - take it slowly.