Most Inspirational Moment
The walks.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Simply excellent. He had the measure of everyone in the group and (unobtrusively!) managed us all.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it.
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Great trip...made special by Jose who is a great guide
We arrived with snow falling….but the rest o the trip was clear blue skies and balzing sunshine – a real winter tonic. Jose is a real champoin for the area and a great guide – we had 5 super all-day walks with a nice build to the longer/more technical 4th/5th walks. The icing on the cake was the Jose sandwiches and the cherry on top was the last evening Jose cooked paella. The hostel was a bit under-played in the trip notes – the rooms all had en-suite facilities. Raquel is a great host. Great trip overall – and Jose has suggestions for more in the area – over to you Exodus
Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride, Jan 2023
A smooth running and extremely enjoyable trip that covered a lot of miles in the company of a lovely group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roberto was excellent at communicating with the group in a clear, amiable and professional manner which, together with his attention to safety, gave everybody (I think!) a high level of confidence in his guidance.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ruthless in deciding what to take, if only because you will be re-packing your bag every day!
Good
A great holiday with stunning scenery and interesting walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the Torres del Paine Trek.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Luciano was very caring and diligent, amusing and knowledgeable. We all enjoyed his company and he made sure our holiday was a success. He communicated with us well. Good wine knowledge too!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't underestimate the trek to Fitzroy base camp. For us the day was very long and very hot. Make sure you are properly fit and well enough to do this. Some in our group were not. Buy snacks, fruit etc when you see it because it's not always easy to find. Keep it ready for your hiking days.
Fantastic week
Definitely recommend this trip and here are ten reasons why you should book. 1. Guide (Jose) is really experienced, local expert, gets the balance of empathy/support and also (when required) makes difficult decisions in the best interests of the group e.g. it was too icy to reach the summit of Puig Campana and whilst that was disappointing it was the right decision (it had snowed on the Sunday we arrived – very unusual for the area). He is passionate about his job and clearly loves what he does 2. It is one of the most beautiful, scenic areas I have ever been to. Fabulous views 3. Lovely hotel, welcoming team, great breakfasts – thanks Raquel and Pepe. Tea/coffee/snacks available in room reserved for the group. Also there is a hairdryer there so no need to pack your own 4. Weather was fantastic (I’m just back). Clearly you can never guarantee the sun in Jan/Feb but it made for a perfect winter getaway 5. Good to have a free day to explore the local area. Great to chill out at the beach and test out the tram system 6. Most of the walks are straight out the front door – or a 5/10 minute bus ride away 7. You get full days of walking….be prepared for that as realise that might not be what everyone wants. Generally back by 5/6pm after leaving at 9am 8. Great mix of terrain, ascents, descents, summits, valleys etc. 9. Get to see the beautiful mountain villages 10. Fabulous paella on the last night….and lovely sandwiches each day (along with fruit and snacks). PS Read the trip notes in full. They are accurate and this is for experienced and confident walkers – see the section ‘is this trip for you?’
Costa Rica
It was an amazing trip, even though we had quite a lot of rain, even in the dry season and it didn’t make the wildlife any harder to see.
Most Inspirational Moment
The wildlife in the Tortuguero river area was absolutely beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader Glenda was outstanding. Her wildlife knowledge was second to none, and nothing was too much trouble.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Even if you go in what is classed as the dry season, take good waterproofs.
Safari Adventure
From initial contact through to updates and advise this was a very smooth and brilliant experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
We saw the big five : -) but seen the migration in Tanzania was the highlight for me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was excellent he went above and beyond his duties to ensure we had a smooth and fantastic experience. The groups chats every evening was informative and very useful we were kept informed at every stage. Any obstacles were dealt with efficiently and calmly this added to a great adventure.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As the advert says go there with a sense of adventure and you will have the experience of your life. Follow the advice on vaccinations, and paper work this will make your experience superb. A bring along a good camera to record your experiences.
Tropical Paradise
A wonderful trip. Packed with things to see from the start. David was a fantastic guide. So knowledgable and enthusiastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing macaws flying in the wild.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As already said, he was brilliant. It takes something to get me out of bed before sunrise on holiday, but I did it several times. He also suggested very good extras and also when it appeared we might miss out on something, he got it sorted. Also, the driver, Victor worked well with David. A real dynamic duo.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When in Manuel Antonio grab a cold drink from the supermarket and sit on the beach with the locals to watch the sunset.
Wonderful bird life
Very enjoyable trip. Slightly disappointed in the accommodation at Manuel Antonio otherwise absolutely no complaints
Most Inspirational Moment
Really enjoyed Manuel Antonio Park and beach
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Very knowledgeable about birds and animals. Also very informative about Costa Rica generally
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go on every activity you can. It’s a varied and wonderful country
Amazing places but too many packed in for me
Scotia, Tsitsikamma, Hermanus, Ngysna, Table mountain and sailing in the bay at Cape Town were all great. There were lots of other places we visited that were still interesting but I would have preferred to have visited fewer places but be able to stay in them for longer. I was a first time solo traveller though so maybe others would have different expectations.
Most Inspirational Moment
Waking up in Tsitsikamma.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Petro was amazing, so much energy and enthusiasm.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack lighter than I did, cheap but excellent laundry facilities are provided at De Rust.
One of a Kind Cycle Tour Kerala India
My wife and I had a fabulous trip on the Cycle Kerala & Tropical India tour. I think with any cycling trips the key thing is the trip leader and accompanying maintenance staff and co leader. Safi the trip leader did a fantastic job along with Frank and Shaker who helped Safi with all the various jobs required to make things run smoothly. Safi was extremely organized and dealt efficiently with anything that came up. The food and excursions were all very good and very interesting with great cultural involvement . I think this trip was absolutely a “bucket list ” scenario for myself and my wife. The trip stands above many that I have done.
Most Inspirational Moment
I wouldn't pin it down to one moment as the interaction with many local people on the trip and interesting conversations was a highlight . The people are very friendly and open to many topics of conversation. I enjoyed the climb to Ooty with all the hair pin turns.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I would give Safi 10 out of 10. Great guy, smart, organized, fit, and calmly dealt with any issues that came up. Can't say enough positives about him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would suggest that someone best suited for this would be flexible with any issues that come up, a decent cyclist (only moderate fitness is required as only 1 day requiring a higher fitness state) , likes riding in warm weather, and does a bit of homework before trip on what to expect in India as far as traffic, culture, food , etc...