Most Inspirational Moment
Dalat and the 30km descent, hotel-wise the Hon Tam Merperle was lovely. Rain/poor visibility meant the pass wasn't very good but would be stunning in clear weather.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lam was simply excellent.
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Cycling Vietnam - Premium Adventure
The Exodus team were just fantastic. Led by Lam who was perfect guide. Sieu and the 2 Vu’s driving were great fun, very competent and thoughtful and could not have done more for us. Logistics were seamless at every hotel arrival and departure.
Fantastic
From beginning to end this trip was one wow moment after another. The trip itinerary is well structured into 4 parts, all quite different. Trekking the jungle in Bukit Lawang and being lucky to see so many orangutan was unbelievably moving. The two very different stays in the chilled out beach town of Sanur and Ubud with its monkey forest (not on the itinerary but a must to visit). Flores islands were just stunning, loved the two nights sleeping on deck quite literally under the stars. The unexpected highlight of this trip was probably the snorkelling ….never have I seen such a variety of fish, corals and abundance of life underwater.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many moments, the very human like and curious orangutans, being charged at by a 3 meter long male Komodo, the tranquility of the temples and the peace just sitting on deck watching the sunrise in the mornings. The walk up the hill on Padar was worth every step to watch sunsetting over the islands.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ely is one of the best. She guided us efficiently and effortlessly through many flights, journeys and experiences over the 14 days. Her enthusiasm never faltered even keeping us company on what should have been her rest days. Her concern for our safety was paramount even sitting in the tender boat watch over us whilst snorkelling. Ely made the trip the fantastic experience it was.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Long trousers a must for the jungle, be prepared because these leech get everywhere!
AXE061023
It was a really good trip… maybe a few less castles and extra time in Aqaba ..
Most Inspirational Moment
The stay in the desert.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader Amer was one of the best I have ever had… he’s English was spoken like a native and his knowledge was beyond excellent…he was able to answer every one of our questions and explained each site to the full… he was a great organiser when it came to preference for places to eat. I’m vegetarian and he made sure I was catered to..he knew all the best restaurants that were not too expensive..
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take photo copies of your passport and insurance…need sea shoes for the Dead Sea and the Red Sea…
Camino de Santiago Trek
Very good.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walks in countryside.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good, helpful, knowledgeable and created good atmosphere.
Discover the Sierra Aitana
This trip was exactly right for me. Superb mountain scenery in south east Spain, and just the right amount of challenge. Oh yes – and sun every day.
The hotel is well placed in the centre of Aitana. The food and service are both excellent.
Most Inspirational Moment
Scrambling up to the Aitana ridge.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Guide Jose is excellent - my best ever guide. He lives locally, and so is very knowledgeable about the terrain, history, culture and wildlife in this area. His itinerary is carefully chosen to acclimatise the group for the more challenging walks later in the week. Every walk was a different delight, with rock pinnacles, forest glades, ridge walks and expansive views into the mountains and down to the coast.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The route descriptions and gradings are accurate so read carefully in order to decide if it is suitable. Note that the temperatures are still warm even on the summits (This was September), so lots of water will need to be carried (2.5+ litres).
Highlights of Vietnam
An excellent all round fantastic experience. Great value for money, excellent group leader, and a perfectly balanced programme.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is difficult to pinpoint one particular moment as everyday was an experience. If I was pushed, the boat trip around Ha Long bay was particular good.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Binh, was exceptional. His knowledge of every location was impressive, always available to answer questions and provide multiple options for additional activities during down time. A truly excellent guide and a credit to Exodus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The heavy was impressive and would recommend future travellers pack flip flops and a plastic poncho. Both can be purchased in country if required.
Wild camping Wadi rum and Petra
We have had a brilliant holiday, Abdullah was great he gave us lots of information and history about wadi rum and Petra. Considering we were wild camping our chef made some great food. Plenty of water and tea, coffee wasn’t so great.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sun sets were amazing, and getting up in morning to a beautiful sun rise. Petra is amazing I highly recommend it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Abdullah is an excellent group leader, he answer our questions, help us in any way he could.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Lots of hiking in sand, you do have to ready for heat we did stop for water and food breaks. It does get very cold at night.
Incredible civilisation, well worth seeing
A great trip to see and begin to understand the incredible sophistication of such an ancient civilisation. From the chaos of Cairo through a series of temples along the Nile to the amazing reconstruction of Abu Simbel, the scale of the buildings and decorations was stunning. The limited time and poor advice when visiting the Valley of the Kings was a huge disappointment, however.
Most Inspirational Moment
The succession of temples along the Nile was amazing, each distinct and telling elements of the incredible civilisation that lived so many years ago. Karnak, Edfu and Kim-Ombo were particularly interesting, and the facilities and service on our boat were exceptionally good.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Faten was an enthusiastic Egyptologist, who gave incredibly comprehensive introductions to the many amazing sites. She is a very proud Egyptian. However, as tour leader, she was not very clear at explaining the immediate arrangements and options, her English and clarity of speaking did not work well through the coach PA systems. Her timekeeping and engagement with the group was not of the standard we would expect from previous tours. We feel particularly let down by our visit to the Valley of the Kings, where our time was limited due to an unnecessarily late start, and we could have avoided the exceptional queues at the ‘free’ tombs to see more interesting ones, if we had been properly advised. There are also a number of other issues, which we will advise separately.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When visiting the Valley of the Kings, make sure you start early, and buy tickets to see tombs other than the ‘free’ ones included in the general admission. It’s so hot and humid, be prepared to change clothes at least twice a day! Be prepared to have your mind completely blown! Arrive a day early - most flights seemed to arrive early in the morning but were delayed, which meant the 8:30 start of the Tour was particularly gruelling.
Setubal to Algarve
Although October, the temperature didn’t drop below 24 and was nearer 28, but cycling provided a breeze. Cycling beside a channel through rice fields, on cliff wide cliff paths, with beautiful sea views, over dirt tracks beside quiet main roads or through forests, or farm land or over flat cobbles through small towns, or up to a castle. Good restaurants chosen by the guides. On mountain bikes, (I had an e bike), we were on dirt tracks 30% of the distance which translates to what felt like 50% of the time as slower than on the roads. Good hotel swimming pools
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting my cycling nerve back (I’d crashed on my ebike earlier in the year and broken my wrist) and realising I could mountain bike over the sandy, rocky, bits when you had to use the skills demonstrated on the first day,
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ricardo was very helpful and keen to enable us to have a good experience. He is passionate about this section of Portugal, wanting to share it with others. Each day he asked for feedback on the trip as this was the 2nd time it had run, so they can improve the experience for future trips. He tried his best to make sure people’s needs were met, and looked after us well. Vitor, who was the support, looked after the bikes well. My only suggestion would be they make sure the e-bikes have a large enough battery to make it to the end of the ride and that even if it looks like it has enough battery charge, they are still charged every night. They did provide another battery in the vehicle half way through, but the first days ride was stressful not knowing if I was going to be riding on a heavy ebike without any battery by the end.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are long sections that are off road, on loose grit, and sandy tracks, at times the bike ground to a halt. You are on mountain bikes for a reason. Ricardo gave us a lesson in how to ride over sand and down a short steep tricky section on day 1, so we knew the technique, the real thing didn’t feel quite so bad (I didn’t even attempt it on day 1 but did manage the real thing) and felt quite chuffed. I don’t like edges and drops, but the riding on the cliffs was fine, the paths are wide, and not near the edge.
Excellent walking
A good variety of walks out from a lovely small hotel run by very friendly people.
The food was excellent, the lunch bags superb, the wine and beer very enjoyable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The circular walk on the last day.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dan was excellent, kept us informed, and ensured plenty of recovery breaks in unseasonable hot weather.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The going with ascents and descents on rocky terrain means that to get the best out of the walks some preparation is required.