Thoughts on Group Leader
Karl and Ale were both excellent guides. They took really good care of the group and were fun people to hang out with.
Suggestions
The trip suits a wide variety of ages, both my mum and I had a great time.
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CHIANTI: WALKING & WINE
The trip had a really good balance of activities, with plently to do while still leaving you time to relax and chill out. Tuscany is so beautiful and Fattoria Voltrona was a great place to stay. I would definitely recommend this trip to my friends.
TREASURES OF SICILY
A busy eight days going round Sicily, fascinating sights
Most Inspirational Moment
No one particular moment, although my own personal guided tour of a church in Noto and getting a flower at the end made my day, the sights tend to merge into one after about 3 days! Etna was very interesting, some great temples, pretty hilltop towns
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fount of all knowledge, whether sights to see or sources of ice cream
Advice for Potential Travellers
Some long days with only a little down time, ofthen we would have 60 or 90 minutes arriving in the hotel then out again, really just on the last day for those on the group flights, so not a holiday if you want to chill, meals can be cheaper than you think, drink bottled water, take lots of photos, good mix of guides to show us the temple area and exploring without guides, split over two minibuses, we mixed around a lot for the seating, also some good accomodation
Suggestions
Sicily is a very interesting place and this is a good way to see it
WALKING IN TUSCANY
An excellent week’s walking and touring a lovely part of Tuscany many tourists don’t see. The accommodation, walks, views, food and guide made for a brilliantly enjoyable week’s break.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each walk was terrifically enjoyable, led at a good pace so we had plenty of time to enjoy the fantastic scenary. We had a rich variety of walks from local villages, woods, mountains, gorges and valleys. All this with interesting wildlife and little shrines and churches appearing in the middle of nowhere.The view from the Great Arch on the last walk was something to behold....created by wind and rain we had a spectacular view of the mountains, valleys and tiny shepherd villages below.Walking on these tracks with no other tourists in sight....bliss. We had the fresh air and views to ourselves for 95% of the trip.The farmstay. Set in acres of land its great to see the comings and goings of a traditional Tuscan family rather than stay at a stale hotel. Mama's food is superb and plentiful, whilst the packed lunches were of a good variety as well. Accommodation very comfortable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Superb. Sara led the walks at a brilliant pace to let everyone walk and enjoy the views in their own comfort zone. She had terrific knowledge of the local flora, fauna, local customs, history and gave accurate analysis of the challenges that each walk entailed. She has a great relationship with the family you stay with and the setting at the farmstay is terrific. With Sara's help we were fed like Kings for a week.Excellent recommendations for restuaranats in Lucca and the local town.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Other than GO, not really. Given the high summer temperatures in July and August you may want to make sure that you are reasonably fit.
Suggestions
I'm not surprised by the number of excellent reviews for this trip. The setting, walks and accommodation/food were outstanding and you won't want the trip to end.
WALKING IN MADEIRA
This was my second time doing this trip, and this was just a good as the first one. A fantastic variety of scenery on the walks – no two days were at all the same. We had everything from gentle walks along levadas in lush countryside, to fabulous cliff-side paths with fantastic views, to higher and more challenging walks through the mountains. The hotels were equally varied in character, but all of them comfortable and good.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andre was a very committed and knowledgeable guide who knew the walking routes like the back of his hand, and clearly cared very much that each member of the group should have a great experience.
TREASURES OF SICILY
This was a fabulous trip, with a well thought-out itinerary enhanced by a wonderful guide, a great group of people, delicious Italian food and beautiful weather.
Most Inspirational Moment
There was a good variety of experiences, from visits to the archeological sites, to free time exploring towns and sampling ice cream in gelaterias, to an amazing walk on the slopes of Etna - and even a wine-tasting afternoon! The landscape was beautiful, and very varied, and towns and villages were a delight with their cobbled streets and beautiful buildings.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader Fabio was first class - all the information we could want, and a great sense of humour as well!
PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE
Great trip to Jordan which included cycling, camping, camel riding, jeep trip in the desert, bathing in the Dead Sea, snorkelling, horse-back riding, amongst other things – you name it we did it!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to single out, however trip to the Dead Sea was amazing, seeing Petra by Night was fabulous too! Meeting all those other like-minded people was good too!
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was good, however did not cycle with us which was a shame. Also think at other times he had his own agenda. He had been out 12/13 weeks on the trot and I basically think he was too tired for all of us!
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is very hot, just be aware of that. However you will see all of Jordan and it is a fantastic place. A camelback is a good thing to have too.
Suggestions
Watch your mobile bills. Most hotels have free wifi but you must remember to turn the roaming off, or you will get caiught out with a massive bill.
WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS
Fantastically well organised trip with a great variety of walking, sightseeing, travel and cuisine. Good group size, interesting itinerary and clever use of local transport. Our guide was entertaining, informed and helpful throughout. Highly recommended (Be aware the walking is not challenging if that's what you're after)
Most Inspirational Moment
Sharing a public bus with 30 Greek school children and various locals on the way up to one of the mountain villages for lunch, with all sorts of public arguements and discussions going on around us!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - highly knowledgable, entertaining, and tireless. Helped out with dinner every night (including serving and clearing!), dealt with all the various needs of the group well and went beyond the call of duty in showing us the local nightlife!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty of camera batteries and memory cards, be ready for several hours on ferries (weather was very calm for us). I'd recommend booking an extra few days to see Athens at the beginning or end (if you haven't already) as there is no time on the trip for this (beyond the first evening).
CYCLE KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA
An amazing trip which exposed me to the local people, culture, flora, fauna, towns and countryside. To experience all these things in 2 weeks was fantastic!
Most Inspirational Moment
To echo my friends review. It had to be the ascent and decent of Ooty. The cycle ride up the 36 hairpins was the most challenging thing I've ever done. I was very emotional when I got to the summit. You can also see why the British decided to live up Ooty. It has very much a European climate and in places you would be hard pushed not to think you were cycling through UK countryside, with only eucalyptus trees giving the game away. There are also traces of European architecture which was interesting to see in exotic surroundings. If I thought the ascent was challenging and emotional, the descent from Ooty was truely amazing! Vishnu wasn't wrong when he said we would be cycling through different climate zones. I tended to think of it as starting in a UK climate, then Southern European and through the tropics. I struggled to decide whether to keep stopping and taking pictures or enjoy the ride down. After a few pictures I decided to concentrate on the ride - it seemed to go on forever! Fantastic! I must also mention to cultural differences and the general friendliness of the people and if you've ever wondered what it's like to be famous, you're certain to get a glimpse of it in India. On occasion, mutual fascination developed into posing in pictures taken by ourselves and the local people alike. I also enjoyed the boat trip through the backwaters and the Safaris. As well as the previous evening bus Safari, I went on the early morning Safari. I would reccommend this for the sunrise, the would through the bush and the fact that we saw ant hills up close and a lone elephant in the distance. More importantly, we saw a stick insect, which looked out of this world!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vishnu, Joseph and Abbie where brilliant!The trip ran like clockwork. It was very well organsied and I felt completly at ease with everything and total confidence in our guides.We couldn't have asked for a better group leader in Vishnu, lead cyclist in Joseph and support vehicle driver in Abbie. You could rely on them all.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just be careful regarding eating food and never drink the local water. Firsty I'd like to say the food was brilliant, but I was aware that the pre-trip advice was not to eat un-cooked food or drink the local water. For the first week, I stuck to this advice. For the second week, I relaxed my rule after watching the other trip members eating salad and fruit and not getting ill. Its possible that this caused me to fall ill with a bad tummy! I should have known better as I am susceptible to this sort of thing, whether it be in India or Southern Europe. I was the only one though!Always make sure you apply DEET or other insect repellant to exposed areas of skin!
Suggestions
There are several days when it's not possible to get money due to the locations of the places visited and stopping at. Make sure you have enough money for beers and souvenirs etc...!
THE AMALFI COAST
A thoroughly enjoyable week in fantastic surroundings. Plenty of picture postcard views on the varied walks.The weather was great all week and even when one walk started with low cloud drifting through the trees it soon cleared to reveal the views.I went on my own and the group were a great bunch to spend the week with.Very nice family run hotel serving some top food. Overall a great mix of walks and sightseeing
Most Inspirational Moment
For me it was visiting Pompeii & Herculaneum with walking round the rim of Versuvius a close second.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert did a great job of making sure everyone got the most out of the week. Even though a couple of the trips had to be swapped to different days it actually worked out really well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ready for sore calves after all the steps down to Amalfi and Positano :)
Suggestions
In another 10 years i might well do this trip again.Recommended!!
EVEREST BASE CAMP
A fantastic trek in a great part of the world. Exodus make it so easy as you are well looked after by the staff from start to finish.
Most Inspirational Moment
The summit of Kala Phatar ( View over to Everest) and the 2 night stay at Base Camp Everest. Seeing the climber on the Khumbu icefall.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lapka was great, paassing on all his knowledge of the area all the way throughout the trek. A mention also for Dawa, Harri and Mingmar for their happy go lucky attitude and the wake up cup of T every morning.Thanks you guy's n hope to see you all again
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't think about doing it!!! Go and book it as you won't regret it. Best holiday Ive had
Suggestions
Look forward to travelling with you again in the future. Thanks