Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Hai Van Pass was exhilarating, as was cycling downhill from Dalat. Views were stunning, and every effort worthwhile. Swimming in the warm China Sea, kayaking in Halong Bay, watching peanut farmers harvesting their crop, crawling through the Chu Chi tunnels, were but a few of the interesting times we enjoyed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Long, our leader, was first class. He was well informed, cheerful, easy going and had a great sense of humour. He seamlessly took us from Saigon to Hanoi, ensuring we were well fed and watered, and responding to our individual requests.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go with an open mind and enjoy the experience!

Most Inspirational Moment

there were so many if would be hard to pick out one

Thoughts on Group Leader

he was brilliant as was his assistant and the yak man

Advice for Potential Travellers

just enjoy

Most Inspirational Moment

The sheer beauty of the Dre Cime and the Fichleintal and being the first to ski on freshly groomed trails.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Inspiring, motivational, fun and pitched everything exactly at the right level for each member of the group to progress them to their best. Such a lovely person all round.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go and try it!!! You can do it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking down on the tower blocks of Benidorm from the peace and quiet of the mountains. A quick February swim in Vila de Joiosa on the free day. Finding a Nutella sandwich in the lunch bag on a long day. The specatcular views on every walk. A cold beer at the end of a long day. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was an excellent leader. He is so enthusiastic about sharing his beloved Sella and the local area. However, make sure all your gear is matching!!  He takes looking good on the mountain very seriously. However, he also takes looking after the group seriously as well, and he was really good company for the week. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were there in February and during a cold spell. We needed all our warm clothes on the mountain and in some of the accommodation. Bring walking poles, some of the ascents/ descents are quite steep and on rough tracks. Be prepared for fairly long (but really rewarding) days. Try all the food- it is fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had a group leader throughout plus a guide for Thailand/Cambodia and then another for Vietnam. They were all really lovely knowledgable people and happy to help in any way possible. The cycling is supported at a level you will never probably see again. Our watermelon was cut and waiting for us at every stop along with at least one fruit we didn't know, our bikes were washed and tyres pumped up every morning, our punctures were fixed within minutes .......

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst the cycling is not challenging, the distances and heat (38C/100F for us) in the first 3 days are. Cover up and apply lots of sunscreen (both of which I ignored to my cost) After that it's a doddle!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of Meesapulima Peak and coping well with the challenge of camping (I am 75 yrs old)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adji was friendly and very supportive. He was able to meet my needs before I knew of them. He took advice and thanked me for it. We enjoyed his company especialy conversations about his country and his desire to improve it.I would like to be led by him again.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would advise people to go on the holiday and enjoy the beatiful scenery and vegitation and absorb the culture of the country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Mekong Delta was fascinating a community operating with resources immediately around them via little cottage industries.Visiting a nursery showing kids are the same no matter where you go- they just like to pose!Fresh food being produced out of nowhere on a small boat- fab

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic- receptive to the needs of every group memberSo organised and knowledgeable

Advice for Potential Travellers

When crossing the road just go for it and the traffic avoids you!Enjoy!

Most Inspirational Moment

For me the Mekong Delta was just fascinating. A complete community living and operating on the resources around them via little cottage industries.Fresh food supplied in abundance from little boats. Visiting a nursery which just shows how kids are the same no matter where you go-they just love to pose for a photo!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic so knowledgeable and so aware of the needs of the group.Everything was so well organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy every minute and when crossing the road just go for it and the traffic will move around you!

Most Inspirational Moment

For me it had to be the time we got to spend in the Sierra Maestra Mountains

Thoughts on Group Leader

OK, but a bit burnt out since he had been doing back to back cycle trips for quite a while.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The two currency system really limits interaction with Cubans. Can't just stop at a local food stall for example. Found that quite frustrating. Also with the state running everything there was incredible amount of bureaucracy. For example, when you change money you will get a lot of large bills (50CUC notes), then if you want to use for a transaction you need to produce passport and provide address to shopkeeper!

Most Inspirational Moment

The Taj Mahal in Agra was truly awe inspiring ! The overnight train journey was also very memorable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Balinder (Bali) Singh was exceptional-very sensitive,sensible with a great love and knowledge of his country with a wicked sense of humour !

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a "full on" trip-not for wimpish lie-ins-India is an amazing place full of paradox but unmissable. Expect to be tired but happy when you return home !