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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

FINNISH WINTER ADVENTURE - FAMILY HOLIDAY

A wonderful family and ability friendly activity holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Snow shoe walking to the old mill with my sons. the power of the water and the weather made it a magical experience

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tessa was lovely, nothing was a problem, she was great with the kids and she had the patience of a saint!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take snacks and hot chocolate as we did, the odd cuppa soup wouldnt go a miss too especially if you have picky kids as the availability of food is minimal after meal times(all food was beautiful) except for finnish mars bars at 1.50 e a pop. plenty cards and cluedo scrabble and jenga available for after dinner, my 2 found their ds very useful as there is obviously no tv computer access. and evenings are long, but you will find the kids are shattered!you really dont need clothes. every imaginable layer is provided, gloves, hats, shoes, just take your own thermals and plenty of big socks, and disposable hand warmers were useful too. no one dresses for dinner, the clothes you arrived in are enough.Ruka is very expensive is hire the equipment and have a lesson for the day, at least 400e for a family of 4 before your lunch, if you love downhill skiing great but be warned,

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

A well organised trip with an outstanding guide and very nice fellow walkers. The walks were just right for our age and fitness.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk down the Byzantine way on Paros was spectacular. We, also, both felt a tremendous achievement in completing the 13kms. walk on Santorini.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was outstanding and lead us with humour and understanding. His knowledge about everywhere we visited was very good. He also was able to pass on lots of information about the long term history of where we visited. He knew some great restaurants and drinking "holes"

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was impotant to us that we selected the correct grade of walking to suite our age (over 70). It worked out very well and we did not feel that we were holding the walking party up!

Reviewed January 2013

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

This trip was not on the agenda as initially I simply wanted to do the Mount Toubkal trip, however I decided to make the most of my time in Morocco and experience as much as possible by adding the Marrakech and Saharah trip and all I can say is I am very glad I did!!! A whistle stop tour of some of the most beautiful parts of Morocco which only left me wanting to come back again and again.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's difficult to pick any one element from such a varied trip as everything was so different and special in its own way but the camel trek and camping under the stars in the desert has to rank up there as one of the highlights. Ultimately however it was the little, unexpected things that made the trip so good - chilling on the balcony of the Gite watching the sunset in the mountains, drinking mint tea by candlelight in the desert, shopping in the souks of Marrakech, seeing the city by horse and carriage at night and sampling the delicious Moroccon cuisine.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan is a fantastic group leader, knowledgable, experienced, patient and incredibly good humoured. He was instrumental in making the trip a good one, always ready with a smile and an interesting story. His knowledge of Moroccon culture and history is comprehensive and he went to every effort to ensure everyone had a good trip and that we were all well looked after.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Beware the heat! It is easy to forget just how hot it can get, especially in the summer months. Bring a large, light scarf/shawl for the camel trek - it takes a couple of hours to get to the desert camp and there is no shade so something to cover up with is essential as applying sunscreen while on the back of a moving camel is no easy task! Don't forget your camera :-)

Reviewed January 2013

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

An awesome trip with amazing lovely people and happy helpful staff, I would recomend this trip to all.

Most Inspirational Moment

Stood in the middle of a frozen lake ankle deep in snow in perfect silence!Listening to the huskeys howl with excitement at the forthcoming ride we were about to do!Reaching the top oif the ice wall after battering away at it on three previous attempts!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The staff in general were brilliant, always helpful, always smiling, always eager to fulfill our constant demands even when they were understaffed and rushed off of their feet.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Plan your trip well as the extras can be expensive!

Reviewed January 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

One of the best group walking holidays I have been on, and excellent value for money.

Most Inspirational Moment

Wartime stories while doing gorge walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Background knowledge, stories, general entertainment value were all first class.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Trip notes said it all.

Reviewed January 2013

MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN

The walking and the scenery were breath taking. Every day yielded new views. It was a challenge to ascend each pass but the rewards were fantastic. The trip was challenging but within my capabilities.

Most Inspirational Moment

A moment I remember was setting off in the morning at 7am from the first of the mountain huts and making our way up to the first of the three passes of the day. We climbed on snowy patches of hillside and the slippery conditions stretched us all; we received excellent guidance from our group leader. I recall the sense of pure exhilaration on reaching the pass. We had got off to a great start, the views were wonderful and a whole day of high mountain walking lay ahead.....

Thoughts on Group Leader

Confident and relaxed, comfortable, competent and knowledgeable in the mountains, and able to accommodate all levels of walker, Mike inspired confidence. An ideal leader for a mountain trek of this nature.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Love the mountains! Love pushing and extending yourself!

Reviewed January 2013

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Perfect half term trip for families with a great balance of sights to see, breaks for some DIY exploring and fun. Jordan has a beautifully barren landscape hiding some amazing sites that will stay with us always. We loved the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum camping, Jerash, sitting on the bank of the River Jordan and cruising on the Red Sea.

Most Inspirational Moment

Emerging from the ancient gorge approach in darkness after the thirty minute walk to see the majesty of the Treasury at Petra lit by hundreds of candle lanterns was breathtaking. An experience that neither Hollywood or You Tube could spoil. Quick to correct, my daughter advises that the best bit was riding camels at Wadi Rum having slept under the stars by the camp fire. This trip really does have something for everyone.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our great group leader was a Palestinian refugee generous with his knowledge and life experiences. He really rounded out our experience giving us so much more than just historical background. Most importantly, given the age range of children and parental interests within the group, our guide was able to set a great pace - never rushed and able to fill the gaps when we finished things early.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Recommended for all interests and ages. We travelled in October 2012 and the weather was perfectly warm hot rather than hot hot. There are a couple of longer drives so a pack of cards in addition to the ubiquitous iPod / mp3 player really helped time pass. Food was delicious throughout. Our daughter couldn't get the hang of the breakfast buffets where the food choices were not familiar and I wish I had bought some more familiar "back up" snacks for her. Hats needed all round. Wouldn't recommend low cut tops or short shorts for Mums or Dads - dress is conservative - occasional inappropriate dress choices didn't cause an issue but I definitely felt more comfortable with covered shoulders/upper arms and knees! Children are welcome everywhere and were able to run wild climbing and exploring. Our long blond haired seven year old daughter did attract a little more local attention than the boys in the group but not in an excessive way. Final piece of advice...don't hesitate this is a great trip.

Reviewed January 2013

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

the ice climbing on site should be inclusive. charging a euro to flavour your hot water in the flask seemed a bit petty . easy chairs to relax and socialise in after meals would be really good .

Most Inspirational Moment

seeing the northern lights was a bonus .huskying was great .the surroundings where perfect .

Thoughts on Group Leader

henry was great in fact all of them were

Advice for Potential Travellers

read whats included in your trip properly

Reviewed January 2013

INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

Despite having been on many trips before, this still stood out as a truly extraordinary adventure with the best guide and support team we have travelled with.

Most Inspirational Moment

The mixture of Rainforest, Mountain and Lake / homestay was unique in our experience so far. The scenery in Peru is every bit as amazing as we had hoped.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Juan Diaz is the best leader we have encountered in many adventures. Caring and extremely knowledgeable, bearing an uncanny likeness to Indiana Jones and well suported by his assistant and team, he made the trip for us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't underestimate the effects of altitude and the steepness of parts of the ascent. Machu Picchu is very crowded indeed but well worth the visit.

Reviewed January 2013

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

An excellent trek at a very reasonable price.

Most Inspirational Moment

The highlight was definitely reaching the summit of Toubkal but the views throughout the trek are spectacular and it’s hard to pick just one thing. The climb to the summit Ouanakrim was also was also great fun (a little more scrambling required than for Toubkal) and well worth the early start.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was fantastic, very well organised, very funny and always looking out for our safety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The second summit (Ouanakrim) was optional for us and did involve an early start but it was really worth it - would strongly recomend you sacrifice the potential lie in for what is one of the highlights of the trek.

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