Most Inspirational Moment
The amazing views over the emerald coloured sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was friendly and attentive but his English was rusty and we had to keep asking him for information.
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CYCLING IN SARDINIA
Very enjoyable trip although more challenging than last year’s Dolomites trip.
MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA
This was well up there with the best walking holidays I have been on. There really was nothing to criticise and even the weather was as close to perfect as you are ever likely to get in the mountains.
Most Inspirational Moment
Just walking amongst the spectacular mountains of Corsica in good company, and still managing to get up and down some quite challenging hills and back to the Bar des Amis in the evening, without undue pain and distress, was all the inspiration I was seeking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rude was an excellent leader and guide. He knew the routes well, judged our abilities accurately and was always efficient and helpful, whilst exhibiting a good sense of humour. Could not have wished for a better leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Follow the Exodus trip advice and equipment list and you won't go far wrong. Read the description of the grade of walking carefully before booking. "Moderate" in this case is about equivalent to Ramblers grade D+, at least in my experience.
GORILLAS & MASAI MARA
Two highlights of the trip, the masi Mara and the gorillas. Both equally amazing in their own rights. Before we booked we read lots of different views about which is the best way round to do this trip. We did Kigali to Nairobi and found the experience amazing, it would have been nice to spend the last night in a hotel but as it worked out camping was no hardship and it meant as a group we were together reflecting on the Holiday more than we would have been had we been in a hotel room which was lovely. Also our lasting memory was the Masai Mara rather than finishing with Kigali and the genocide museum. The only downside to the reverse itinerary for me personally was that you see the gorillas so early on and are then so busy there is little time to reflect upon the experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Balloon ride over the Masai Mara and then walking across the masai Mara surrounded by animals to have a champagne breakfast, just amazing. Especially when you spot lions within a few minutes of getting back in the truck. Makes you realise just how wild the masi Mara is. Having a silverback walk towards me, you really can get paralysed with fear, just amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Often and is team we're great, very well organised, approachable and very hard working.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take something to entertain yourselves with on the long drives. Make sure your padlock is quite large, small suitcase ones won't fit the lockers on the truck. Take a small overnight bag with you to transfer clothes from locker to your tent. Book the balloon ride you will never ever regret it and it is worth every penny. Pack light and take plenty of layers. Don't wear you head torch on your head, it attracts all the moths and mosquitoes! Embrace the camping it's great fun but shower and use the flushing toilets at every opportunity (of which there was more than I was expecting). Rip up the trip notes, unless they change them they don't apply once you get there. Don't bother taking pens, pencils for the orphanage in jinja, they didn't seem too bothered about them but do take some old clothes and shoes that you don't mind leaving at the end of the holiday. The local Rwandan beer is best and the local cider is really good, there is a brand you can buy all the way through the holiday I just can't remember it. Finally beware of the local Ugandan food if your team cook it for you.tasty but way too much fibre in it for most of us, especially when you have a long drive the next day!!
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
This was a great holiday it was the first time I had gone on a guided walking holiday and my reservations about walking with people I didn’t know and that they may walk a lot faster or slower soon disappeared as we were split up into two groups and the guides knowledge of the trip was very good
Most Inspirational Moment
The stunning scenery did it for me every day. The hotel food was great the staff at the hotel were very good the spa facilities were amazing!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was fine very knowledgable polite listened when appropriate
Advice for Potential Travellers
The flight times from Gatwivk to Venice were tenable to say the least it made for a poor end to an otherwise perfect holiday
MT TOUBKAL LONG WEEKEND
A little niave perhaps at just what challenge lay ahead for us. The climb itself was worthy of the effort although it was tougher than I thought. Spectacular views across the high Atlas and beyond.
Most Inspirational Moment
Best moment was celebrating reaching the summit and delighted that everyone made it. We were blessed with clear blue skies and amazing views of the Atlas. Seeing Berber life in the mountains and respecting their culture.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was exactly that. He led the group. It was a little disappointing to see him up front all the time. Not too sure he was convinced we (I) were actually going to make it, I tended to bring up the rear. He did however always make sure we arrived and left together.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is a worthy challege if a little tougher than is made out in the trek description. There is scree all the way down Mt Toubkal and descent requires lots of concentration and descent boots. A good level of fitness is definitely required as you cover a big distance, climb and descend Mt Toubkal all in one day. There is a lot covered in a weekend.
THE INCA TRAIL
We did the moonstone trek, amazing because we saw no other hikers for 4 days. The only people were saw were locals working the land and grazing animals……..seriously consider doing this over the standard trek, also means you avoid the 6 hrs of steps!!!
Most Inspirational Moment
There was 7 in our group, what an amazing and inspirational group of like minded people. I found the first day tough, hot and steep and feeling the altitude. These people who I knew for just a few days kept me going with their support and wit. The second day was worse my boyfriend was ill in the night so neither of usslept........these guys and the group leaders were there to make sure we still made it to the highest point and the camp site. We had snow at the peak which made for a really cold night but the views and photographs the next morning were more than worth it, this made for a great start to day 3
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was great, inspirational, knowledgable and a lot of fun. She led the team well and was full of facts about the history,the locals and all the fauna along the way. She spoke excellent English and joined in with the jokes
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes and ask questions before you go......if you do the moonstone read both trip notes for moonstone and classic inca. Take American dollars and change into local currency Take warm clothes for night time and cool light clothes for the warmer hiking days
SIERRA NEVADA & GRANADA
Stunning scenery, wonderful, informative guide and excellent family run hotel.Well organised giving a trouble free holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking high in the hills with glorious views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Patient, informative, interesting and helpful in every way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it!
CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
A fantastic trip that left me wanting more, and which really showed just how beautiful Croatia is.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were a lot of high points on the trip - sometimes literally: there are some quite tough climbs to get up which gave me a real sense of achievement when they were done. Some of the downhill rides were really exhilerating as well, and the last one in particular was on a stunning road. Swimming in one of the lakes on Mljet was amazing - so quiet and peaceful, and in such clear water - I felt like I could have stayed there forever. Getting to Dubrovnik old town just as the sun was going down and having a guided tour with a wonderful local guide seemed to leave everyone completely enchanted and in love with the place. Having cocktails at the top of the hill above Dubrovnik was beautiful as well. Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik was really good fun too. And, the homestead lunch with the homemade pate was delicious.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ana was great - very organised, very enthusiastic, loads of energy and funny and friendly as well. She was always happy to help and was really approachable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are some pretty big climbs along the way so maybe get a bit of hill practice before you go. Other than that: book it and enjoy it. The week was over in a flash so drink it all in and savour every moment.
WALKING IN TUSCANY
This trip exceeded all our expectations. We were lucky we had a fantastic group and great weather, but Braccicorti and the family who run it are very special!
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking with Elvis! The walks were stunning, the weather fantastic and in addition we had Elvis the family dog with us on all walks. Wat a pooch - everyone wanted to take him home!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is exceptional - nothing is too much trouble. She really opened our eyes to an area we didn't previously know. And she is great company!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for some fairly tough walking, but if you're up for this you couldn't go on a better trip. The scenery is spectacular and the walks are realy varied. And there is a lovely pool to revive your mucles at the end of the day.
DISCOVER NAMIBIA
The trip was well organized and an inspirational. We saw all we could have hoped for and more. It has certainly given me the bug and intend to book future holidays through Exodus.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many special memories but the highlights have to start with climbing Dune 45 at sunrise and walking through Dead Vlei, swiftly followed by 4x4 in the Dunes at sandwich bay. The stand out highlight had to be finding completely wild desert elephants in our camp at Brandberg. I woke up early to take pictures of sunrise only to find elephants moving through the camp site which was a wonderful sight. We saw every type of animal we could wish for in Etosha including giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, lions, cheetahs, various antelope and springbok. But the highlights of Etosha and herd of about 25 elephants which came right up to the truck crossing the road in front of us and a leopard which snarled and charged at the truck only to swiftly melt away into the undergrowth.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sam our guide was excellent he was friendly, helpful and had an inexhaustible knowledge of all the animals, birds, culture and history of the Namibian people. He also made sure we got to all the sights and into the game parks before the other tours which made a real difference. I will never forget the drive to Dune 45 as well as walking and viewing the desert from the top of it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The nights in the desert were quite cold so there is a need for a few warm clothes. However thing soon start to warm up once you get towards Swakopmund. I would also highly advise to the 4x4 desert drive in Sandwich bay which is a new optional tour as it was excellent fun driving up and then down the dunes, seeing where the sea meets dunes and digging for Geckos in the sand.