Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing sloths, the river trip, walking in the cloud forest
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent- enthusiastic, well informed and charming
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking boots
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Great holiday, excellent guide, good group size (8), exciting wildlife
A TASTE OF CUBA
A fantastic way to take in the main highlights of Cuba in just one week.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the variety in this trip, from the hustle and bustle of Havana, to the fiesta towns of the South, and beautiful Vinales. The catamaran trip was well worth the extra expense as it gave a rare opportunity to chill out for a few hours. You may be tired at the end of the week, but the extra trip out to Vinales was also worth the effort for the stunning scenery. Don't miss out!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was very good, very informative and easy to talk to. Our bus driver was also very helpful, though he left the talking to the group leader. Everything was well organised.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you can, take pens and soaps / hotel toiletries to give away to the locals.Bring shoes than can cope with cobbles in Havana, and a forest trek near Trinidad. Watch your handbags in Havana especially at night! And just to forewarn, bring your own loo-paper and Immodium, though the delicate tums on our trip could have been down to the amount of Mojitos consumed. Be prepared for poorly functioning bathrooms even in the 'good' hotels.
ATLAS PANORAMA
It was our first Exodus trip and we were very impressed with the organsation of the holiday, particularly when we were in Morocco. We were interested in the trekking part of the holiday in the Atlas Mountains but found the time at the beginning and end of the holiday in Marrakech to be enjoyable.The highlight for me was really the contrast between the city and country. It felt as though we had been away much longer than one week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying in the village in the mountains gave us a view of life that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. The remoteness of the village and the lack of motor transport.Arriving at the dinner site on the treks, meeting up with the cook and donkey and having a lunch cooked for you in the middle of nowhere.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was always very conscious of our safety and the ability of the group members, which meant we had to turn back on one of the day walks because of deteriorating weather conditions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
On the guided tour of Marrakech we were taken to a pharmacy where we were really expected to buy some products and at the end of the tour we were taken inside a restaurant to a table which had already been laid for us. We were obviously expected to have lunch there but it certainly wasn't the best quality or the best value for money. I think you would be better to make your own arrangements.
EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES
A tough but brilliantly rewarding trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were numerous highlights but I think reaching the summit of Gokyo Ri and seeing the most incredible view of the Himalayas and the glacier below us dissapearing down the valley was a special moment.Other highlights included the landing in Lukla, seeing Everest for the first time from Namche Bazaar and of course having that first shower after two weeks on the trek..!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was excellent, clearly an experienced guide. It was reassuring to see he paid close attention to any members of the group he thought might be having problems. Also the other guides were great, very friendy and always there to offer assistance.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If youre not a regular hillwalker definatley make sure you do some training before you go ! As other reviews have already indicated you need to be reasonably fit if you want to get the most out of this trip. The guides make sure pace isnt too quick but there are some very steep climbs and that combined with the effects of the altitude make the going tough at times. The Cho La Pass involves some scrambling over some large boulders and up some loose rock so be prepared for that..And invest in a good sleeping bag as it gets veeeery cold at night and only the main dining rooms are heated in the lodges!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
An experience of a lifetime and one I shall never ever forget! Exodus and the African Walking Company were first class. Everyone received superb attention, help and guidance on the climb. Nothing was too much trouble. Some members of the group were ill however all received immediately attention and we’re professionally advised. Would highly recommend this trip. Plan your training well, take/hire the right clothing, do as the guides say – "pole pole", eat well and enjoy the experience. We Very proud to say that I made it to the top of Kilimanjaro!
CYCLING VIETNAM
This was such a wonderful trip – everything was better than I’d expected from how well we were looked after, to the scenery, the food and the cycling.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling downhill from the Hai Van Pass. Well worth the trip up there. Also drinking 50p ice cold beer in the hotel swimming pool on the beach after a particularly challenging day. Bliss.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Long was attentive, professional, enthusiastic, hillarious and knowledgeable. A great guide and a loverly person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't do this trip if you're a hard core cyclist and only want to power through to the end. Go if you want to enjoy the experience at the same time as enjoying some varied rides. I really valued taking a seat cover. I'd also recommend taking thin long sleaved tops and gloves. The sun was so strong and it was so hot that sun cream was pretty useless against the sweat. You need clothes for uv protection
WALKING THE GREAT WALL
I had a fantastic experience walking the wall. I cannot fault anything about the whole experience. From a great tour guide to great food and decent accommodation. I would do it again if I could.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to walk sections of the Great Wall was inspirational. Seeing the fantastic scenery and the amazing food!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Kevin was absolutely brilliant.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go with an open mind and be prepared to be part of a group. You wi have a brilliant time.
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
The trip was a good balance of cycling and sightseeing. Although it was a shame we did not do more history of Thailand it was made up in Cambodia and Vietnam
Most Inspirational Moment
Cambodia the tour guides for the Killing Fields and S20 amazing stories dealt with so sensitively.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mo was an excellent leader. She was always availlable to help no matter how small and managed difficult travellers with ease. I have been on many adventure trips, Mo was the most efficient, friendly and kept her excellent customer service consistant throughout the holiday.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ensure you take the correct clothing for the visiting the historical sights. Visit the Chi Chi Tunnels they were excellent
IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
A really busy three weeks of travel with so much variety. A very good overview of of such a vast country.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is difficult to choose. I think the Great Wall. It was worth the time spent travelling to explore the wall away from other tourists. It was in parts a steep walk, on a very hot day, but it was breathtaking.Another highlight for me was the Terracotta Warriers. Unbelievable.Yangshuo was such a contrast to the first two weeks of travel. Much more rural and very interesting. I loved the bamboo raft cruise. It was definately worth taking. And...I nearly forgot the Panda's!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Susan was really helpful and well organised. Had a good sense of humour and was fun to travel with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is not by any means a restful holiday. There is so much trravelling to do and so much to fit in. It is worth it though.The train for the third rail trip was not of a particularly good standard but I knew this from checking reviews. Do take a small travelling pillow and a sleeping bag liner would have been a good idea on the thrid travel.
DISCOVER COSTA RICA
An amazing variety of wildlife and ecosystems – great for birdwatching.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching turtles nesting.The whale breeching.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Berni was fantastic - a genuine great guy who loves wildlife, his country and showing it all off.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack spare essentials in hand luggage - my bag took 3 days to arrive.Buy, borrow or beg a good zoom lens Go on the night walks