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Reviewed September 2013
A WEEK IN JORDAN
Having just downloaded my photos onto my computer I know realise how lucky I was to go on this trip . Amazing country and incredible historic sites and lots of fun . Its worth it just for Jerash and Petra alone , let alone the experience of sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum and the quiet of the desert . Food’s pretty great too !!
Most Inspirational Moment
This is hard , there's so many ! I think that my fav moment was sitting in the desert with one of my new friends at night after we had watched the sunset as a group . We let the others return to camp and just sat , suddenly we heard the rocks making noise . We got closer and it got even weirder . Until we realised that the walls of rock around our camp were amplifying and sending the sound out like a speaker and the it was bouncing back at us . Wadi Rum makes you understand why the locals believe in Djinn (spirits) that live in the desert . Amtospheric doesn't even come close , awesome !!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was a very nice guy with a big heart and a passion for his country and his religion . He tried to bring us along for the ride and widen our perspectives . For me that is what travel is all about . I was genuinely sad to say goodbye . I think he wanted us to be happy and tried hard to make that happen but he also tried to give us little words of wisdom that might stay with us .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get fit !!! This sounds like an easy ride but trust me there's lots of climbing and walking for up to 8 hours a day at some points . The first 4 days are full on . Bring walking boots and buy a head scarf in Jordan , very good for keeping the sun off you . The company info and all guide books say you need to cover up more than you do on a cultural level . The Jordanian people seem to appreciate and like westerners , you are kind of given a pass on most stuff . EAT !!!!! Mansaf and Makluba .............delicious !!! Its diet time for me people !
Reviewed September 2013
THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES
A great holiday. The hotel and staff were excellent. The trip notes and walks were well documented and sign posted.
Awe inspiring scenery.
Overall, a well organised, quality hotel, holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
On a couple of the higher, longer walks, looking back to where you had started/ just come from and seeing the scenery, distance, views and distance travelled.
Thoughts on Group Leader
No group leader as such, but the hotel team and staff were just excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Start on the lesser distance walks and build up to the biggies
Reviewed September 2013
CARPATHIAN CULTURE AND WILDLIFE
Yes, a good trip although it is interesting that it is billed as a ‘wildlife’ trip and yet the most important excursion (to see wild bears at a feeding station) is an optional extra. I would also be interested to know where the money from this trip goes (15 people at 40 euros each = 600 euros).Trip to beavers is disappointing. Radio transmitters have not been working for some time and those we were taken to are frequently disturbed by a local village and industrial town. Note to Exodus: I suggest that this is replaced by the (currently optional) bird trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Udi - good sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Accommodation is fine. Food is excellent. Be warned that the 'dinner' on the first night whilst travelling from the airport to the hotel is a poor quality sandwich and bottle of water.
Reviewed September 2013
MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
An absolutely brilliant trip – the views were truly spectacular and I thoroughly enjoyed the walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
Passing from Switzerland into Italy over the Grand Col Ferret was a really special moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was extremely helpful, friendly & knowledgable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go for it, you won't regret it!
Reviewed September 2013
MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA
Overall a very good trip, dramatic mountain scenery with a good friendly guide called Suzie. Enjoyed using the local trains to get to starts of some of the walks, and particularly enjoyed the welcome breaks she gave us for bathing/paddling in the streams and pools as the weather was hot.
Most Inspirational Moment
Enjoyed using parts of the GR20.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great! Very friendly and looked after us very well. She joined in with all our activities including having a meal out at local restaurant on our day off from the hotel.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You definately need one or two sticks. Strong walking shoes are ok but boots are probably the best footwear.
Reviewed September 2013
PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST RIDE
An amazing trip that I would highly recommend and that would suit most individuals as you do not have to be a experienced cyclist. Apart from a few hills at the beginning of the trip the ride is fairly easy. We had the most fantastic guide and the accomodation was overall of a very high standard.
Most Inspirational Moment
The opportunity to see four cities and take in the sights, Vienna and Budapest are spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fab. She really knows her stuff was friendly and approachable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes. Some days are long but the cycling is easy so do not be put off by the distances.
Reviewed September 2013
WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA
One of the best holidays I have ever been on….go do it now!
Most Inspirational Moment
I went on the Challenging itinerary and the views from the summits we reached were incredible. The walking was varied and well suited to everybody in the group and I loved every minute of it!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alvaro was one of the very best guides I have been on a trip with. Highly competent, great with people and always ready with a joke or two. Fantastic organiser and a top man.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do the challenging itinerary.....you won't regret it!
Reviewed September 2013
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
This was one of the exceptional experiences of my life, a truly once in a life time trip.The beauty of Lake Nakuru with it's white Rhino and abundant wild life. The vastness of the Masai Mara with its teeming herds of Wilderbeast, Antelope and Zebra. The groups of Elephant, Giraffes, Hippos, Hyenas, Wart Hogs and Baboons. It is all just magical!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing a Leopard in a tree with it's kill then carefully carrying it to the ground.Watching a Jackal creep up to a group of Lions on a kill then sneak in to get his share.Being with a great group of like minded people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Davis and Peter are two of the nicest people that you could meet.First of all their professionalism and knowledge is second to none. Their ability to find game, their care and consideration, their genuine friendliness and great sense of humour made the trip the great success it was. I certainly hope that I will have the oppertunity to meet them again.They really did make us feel like a family.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure that this is what you really want. Peter remarked one evening that some groups are hard to work with and that they get impatient (unbelievable!) This is not a Zoo with all the animals lined up waiting to be viewed. The magic is not knowing where or when you will see game and sometimes it appears in an unexpected way. As one of the group said "every game drive just gets better and better"
Reviewed September 2013
WALKING IN TUSCANY
This holiday surpassed my expectations in terms of quality and value for money. I believe I was lucky to be partof a wonderful group of people who got on so well together and even luckier that we had the group leader (Sara Bull) we did for the week I booked.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were several moments where I thought a particular part of a walk were too extreem for my ability but I quickly learnt that Sara had the measure of us all and only suggested the walks she knew we could manage. Therefore, I felt thrilled to have climbed some scary ridges and difficult tracks rather than just walking 'safe' stuff.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Professional and generous.From the outset we knew we were in safe hands. Sara, our guide for the week, created an atmosphere of fun and confidence in everyone, hitting the right balance of hard work whilst not fogetting that we were on holiday too.Her knowledge, love of Tuscany and deep fondness of Bracciocoti and the family running it overspilled and touched us all which added to our wonderful experience. Sara is probably one of the most generous people I have ever met - and not just because she fed us sweeties and biscuits every few hours!!! I mean generous in her giving of everything she could to ensure every person on her trip got the most they could from it. She would be genuinely dissappointed if she thought anyone went home not having the opportunity to have the holiday they dreamt of.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read all you can and ask for any advice you can while deciding which Exodus holiday is right for you. By taking time to plan at the beginning you increase your chance of picking the right holiday for you.
Reviewed September 2013
CLASSIC DOLOMITES
Beautiful place, more Austrian/German than you expect of an Italian countryside. Hotel was excellent, very friendly. Would recommend both the hotel and countryside.
Most Inspirational Moment
Trenches on top of Mount Piano. What it be like for the soldiers stationed there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Friendly, was an excellent leader, especially for a large group on difficult treks.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect good walks, good food and good company. Compared with the rest of Italy not that expensive.
