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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed May 2013

CYCLE NAMIBIA

One of the most memorable trips I’ve done – challenging, inspiring and fun! If you love remote places, fascinating scenery and wildlife, and don’t mind early mornings and some tough cycling, then you will love this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise over the dunes at Soussevlei, seeing a zebra gallop across the road as we cycled along, the amazing night skies, hearing jackals wandering through the camp at night... too many to list

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sven, Roger & Ronnie were all very organised, patient & worked their socks off to make sure we had an excellent trip. Incredibly knowledgable about Namibia, great cooking skills, supportive during the cycling, and so enthusiastic about showing us their country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ladies, take your own saddle - all the hire bikes have men's saddles. Don't underestimate the difficulty - distances quoted are not huge, but it's a lot more tiring cycling on untarred roads than on tarmac. On the plus side, you will definitely bond with your fellow travellers as you compare notes re sore backsides! May be worth bringing energy bars, if you have favourites - fruit & snacks are supplied regularly during the cycling, but you may want to supplement them. They also provided isotonic mix for adding to water, but again, may not be what you're used to, so if you have a favourite electrolyte powder mix, bring that. Make sure you check what adaptor you need for Namibian electrical sockets (chunky 2 or 3 pin plugs, not part of most "universal" adaptors - same as South Africa) It was unusually hot for April when we went, but just in case, bring a long-sleeved lightweight top you are happy cycling in, and possibly longish shorts.

Reviewed May 2013

DARJEELING, SIKKIM & THE SINGALILA RIDGE

a perfect trip, half trekking half culture. time to experience the gorgeous countryside/mountains and then chance to see the loca life.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Everest and Kanchenjunga all before breakfast! finishing the trek and wanting to start it all over again. very good for someone that is usually quite lazy.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dilip was great - lovely chap, great knowledge, fantastic moustache, so passionate about India, pours a great cup of tea. felt very safe and relaxed with him aorund. the cook was fantastic too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A great ttrip if you are not sure if you want to do a full 2 week trek or you want to trek and experince the local culture as well.It was my first piont to piont trek and camping trek and was nervous but was no problem. i think a great start introduction to this sort of thing. The altutiude is not too high but a chance to test yourself.

Reviewed May 2013

DISCOVER COSTA RICA

Costa Rica is a natural paradise teeming with life; monkeys swing in the canopy of the steamy rainforest, exotic birds constantly flutter and squawk overhead, cascading rivers carve through jungle and waterfalls plunge into pritine pools. The trip is the perfect introduction to this Central American country and its weirdly wonderful wildife. A perfectly balanced itinerary with two nights spent in each destination, from mangrove lagoons to cool, mistly clouds forests, sun-kissed Pacific beaches to sweltering, impenetrable rainforests, you say goodbye to Tico land feeling like you really have discovered Costa Rica!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were too many fantastic wildlife encounters, it is impossible to pick just one! My first highlight would be simply waking up to the sounds of the rainforest on my very first morning in Tortuguero - howling monkeys, chirping birds and chattering cicadas to name just a few. The boa constrictor digesting its iguana lunch on the banks of the mangroves in Tortuguero was a spontaneous encounter we were incredibly lucky to see; the Common Potoo and her chick nestled in a tree in Manuel Antonio was another rare and special sighting; and coming face to face with a Howler monkey piggy backing her baby was an initmate, albeit brief, interlude never to be repeated on the trip. With a view of Arenal volcano to one side and a lake on the other and swathes of undulating forest unfolding beneath me, zip lining 200 metres high over rainforest canopy was probably the most breathtaking moment of the trip! I was also delighted to see ten types of frog, including the iconic Red Eye Tree frog and the almost transparent Glass frog, during a couple of guided night walks - I would definitely recommend joining these walks as it is incredibly difficult to spot the night time wildlife in Costa Rica without an expert to point you in the right direction!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Pedro, was brilliant. His knowledge of the local wildlife was pretty much flawless, even able to identify a number of bird species simply by their birdsong alone! He was informative, flexible and dynamic enough to accommodate the needs of the group. During the few long bus journeys he educated and entertained us with humorous annecdotes and stories of his country's history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking boots or at least a pair of decent walking trainers. Depending on the time of year you travel, some trails can be muddy, uneven and slippery. If interested in photography, take a decent telephoto lens with you as a number of the wildlife encounters maybe at a distance and often obscured by leaves and branches! Waterproofs and quick drying layers are a must as it can take a while for cotton clothes to dry out in that humidity. Oh and don't forget to take a decent supply of DEET repellent (or buy some locally) - the mosquitos out there mean business! Above all else, immerse yourself in the nature and enjoy one wildlife highlight after the next...it is an incredible destination.

Reviewed May 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Full on week in a fascinating country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Obvious highlights were Petra and Wadi Rum but pleasantly surprised by Jerash & Aqaba.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really enthusiastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour is a sightseeing tour - don't expect too much adventure! Interest in culture & history is a must.

Reviewed May 2013

TREASURES OF SICILY

A good introduction to a fascinating Island.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the cathedral at Monreale.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Salvos is a lovely man. A font of knowledge on volcanology, flora and foods on Sicily. If he could not immediately answer a question he was able to research and let us know later.He took us to markets, deli's and restaurants where we could enjoy a variety of Sicilian foods and wines.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was pleased that I took walking boots for Etna and the Zingaro reserve for although the climbs are easy the terrain is hard on the foot and thinner soles would be very uncomfortable.This trip visits well appointed hotels so a hairdryer is not necessary but you could make room in your case for some prettier clothes for the evenings.

Reviewed May 2013

DUBROVNIK & THE DALMATIAN COAST

Everything we expected and more. The Dalmatian Coast really is beautiful and this is a great introduction to the coast, country and towns.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved walking the walls of Dubrovnik. Great views and lots of history, ancient and modern.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Always bursting with enthusiasm, Kristo was a friendly and knowledgeable leader. Made sure all the arrangements went super smoothly. Found us some really good places to eat too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like an early morning cuppa take a travel kettle - none of our rooms had tea or coffee making facilities.

Reviewed May 2013

SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI

A great holiday with a mixture of walking and wildlife. After a couple of very, very, wet days the sun came out, the walking became enjoyable. We had a pretty mixed group and just about everybody enjoyed the experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Stalking cheetah on foot in Kruger.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Admire and Rob were very good indeed, as was Tsepo, the driver. The earier unusually heavy rains forced changes of both routes and accomodation, but they handled it very professionally. Admire led most of the hikes and both his and Rob's local knowledge was pretty good. Oh, and they could cook pretty well, no complaints on that score.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you go in the South African summer, take really good waterproofs - and make sure you have a waterproof cover for your rucksack (bitter personal experience). Some of the transfers are long, so cultivate an interest in birds - plenty of spotting opportunities when on the road. Take a Kindle or similar too.

Reviewed May 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

4 days of moderate walking in beautiful countryside with stunning views of the Amalfi coast. The trip in May allows you to walk in perfect walking conditions with the added bonus of being able to see wildflowers in their natural habitat. The Hotel due Torri, a family run hotel, has friendly staff that make your stay memorable.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, the boat ride on the final day after the Walk of the Gods was the most inspirational momemnt when I could see in a panoramic view all the places I had walked in the past week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was absolutely superb. She made everyone feel included, whatever their fitness level was. She had excellent local knowledge, spoke fluent Italian and held the group together. She even made the bus driver sing!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring walking sticks and expect to have a lovely holiday.

Reviewed May 2013

DARJEELING, SIKKIM & THE SINGALILA RIDGE

one of the best treks for variety and views of the himalayan range – a great intoduction for another higher altitude trek, for fitness and acclimitisation – more than a walk in the Cotswalds as advertised – and Dilip was a superb guide – could not do better

Most Inspirational Moment

views into Nepal India and Sikkim and of course the view of the himalayas from Everest to Kuchenjunga

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dilip was exceptional in every way - helpful, caring, informative, good sense of humour, reliable and a really decent human being. He had good relationships with his staff, who were all happy, and clients.

Advice for Potential Travellers

do it - its short and join it with another trek latergood combination with trek and cultural tour

Reviewed May 2013

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

A great climb out to Mt Toubkal, and with a really good group of people as well.

Most Inspirational Moment

I think the most inspirational moment was getting to the top of Toubkal, which was definately hard work and quite a struggle. To do that after nearly four days of hard walking was certainly rewarding. I just about amanged to hold back the tears a few times when the emotions overwhelmed me - although perhaps it was just the altitude sickness!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was a really good leader. He was extremely welcoming and clearly wanted us all to enjoy our week in Morocco. He even invited the group to his house for tea and some snacks towards the end of the week. On the walking aspect he kept a very good pace which wasn't too fast, but certainly pushed me hard. He was perhaps a bit hands off to the extent that he expected you to sort yourself out most of the time and take resposibility which I think is exactly right. He is a mountain leader after all not a nanny.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for cold night especially in April/May time. Remember to bring plenty of strong suncream. The toilet facilities on teh nights when you are camping are very basic and consist of a small tent over a hole in the ground - so bring wet wipes and toilet roll. Make use of the nearby refuges when at the high base camp. You don't have to be super fit to do this one, but it is several days of long hard walking so you should have a decent level of experience on mountains.

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