Most Inspirational Moment
The setting of the villa overlooking a fantastic Tuscany valley.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was quite exceptional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take appropriate precautions to deal with ticks.
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
This was an exceptional trip with great accommodation and walking under the direction of Sara a really experienced and hard-working guide.
Toubkal Climb June 2015
Great trip, lovely scenery.
This trip is ideal for seasoned mountain climbers and newbies alike.
Great weather this time of year – means amazing views
food was amazing!
freshly squeezed orange juice ( at most appropriate times!!!) was fab
Most Inspirational Moment
Summiting in glorious sunshine and looking out over the mountain rage - incredible view
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good. He got involved in the group and looked after us all very well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you take full range of clothes ( summer to winter gear) it is very warm during the day ( first week in June) but cold at night. Summit day was very windy so a good windproof top is highly recommended. There is bottled water available throughout the trip so you dont need purufication tablets. Price is about 10-15 dirhams a bottle. I strongly recommend walking poles (specifically for the summit day) there is a lot of loose scree and they do help with balance.
Beautiful Madeira
This was a fantastic trip full of scenic variety, stunning views and lots of flora.
Most Inspirational Moment
Days 4 and 5 were challenging but well worth it for the sense of achievement and magnificent views. Reaching the highest point on Madeira and being above the clouds was definitely a highlight as well.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andre was brilliant! He had a great sense of humour, made sure every one in the group was safe and got the most out of their trip and imparted his passion for his home island on all of us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles are a good idea (though not essential). Bring a good sun hat, plenty of sun cream and a good camera to capture some of the scenery.
cinque Terre and Porto Fino BY babs
Fantastic trip on the LIGURIA coast north of Pisa. Every day the walks showed different aspects of this stunning landscape. Walks through forests ( good in the heat) along terraced vineyards, olive groves and old mule tracks. Stopping at the famous Cinque Terre villages for lunch that jut out into the azure sea on rocky promontaries.
After a day walking feast on delicious seafood and local ligurian wines. Get to the start of walks using the local trains that show you glimpses of sea inbetween tunnels.
Most Inspirational Moment
Porto Fino is like a film set so beautiful. Eating at la Ruota restaurant high in the hills overlooking the bay at Moneglia for a six course meal with wine. On my free day i visited Genoa a lovely city and port to stroll around
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eric Woolley is a first class tour leader. Passionate about walking and knowledgeable about Italy. We were welcomed and well organised so as to maximize our time every day. His sense of humour helped us enjoy even the most challenging bits of the trip!
Walking The Amalfi Coast
Amazing scenery, great company, Christine our wonderful guide, exceptional family run Hotel. Walk is classed as Leisurely/Moderate but realised once there that it is Moderate walking at a Leisurely pace (depending on your group). To enjoy the walk you would need an element of general fitness, this is due to the descent and ascents and numerous steps. But it is perfectly ‘doable’ as our lovely guide Christine would say. At the end of the week we really felt as though we had achieved something.
Most Inspirational Moment
Pompeii/Vesuvius. The amazing scenery. Lovely group of people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine our group leader was absolutely lovely, worked over and above her call of duty, was always very informative about the walks and what was required. Christine looked after all her group whilst on the walk and at the hotel and encouraged the stragglers (me). It was lovely that she would socialise with us at meal times too giving us all a chance to get to know her better.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We did think this would be a more leisurely walk and found it difficult to start with but we always managed to complete the walk. Wear sensible comfortable shoes, take appropriate cool clothing and a hat as it does get quite hot, drink plenty of water which, is always encouraged and snacks/sweets to keep up your strength. Moderate walking on the coast line does require a level of fitness. Walking sticks come in very handy.
Amazon Rainforest and the Inca Trail
This is the first trip I have taken with Exodus and couldn’t have wished for a better company.Nothing was too much trouble.we started our trip in Lima where we met our wonderful guide for the whole trip.Holgar gave us a. Fascinating tour or downtown Lima telling us all the history and suggested places for meals.there was no obligation to join the group if you didn’t wish to do so.the next 3 days were spent in the Amazon and we had 2 more guides to tell us about the jungle.On arrival in the jungle our adventure began.It was dark and wellies were donned for our night walk in the dense jungle where we were introduced to the beautiful insects and sounds .Be prepared for the high humidity and cold showers!There is no electric in the lodges only candle light but it added to the experience!On the second day we were woken up at 3 am to go by boat to see the Macaws which was a beautiful site.the guides Uri and Leo were very helpful and knew lots of info about the jungle.On day 3 I had a little accident which resulted in an injury on my toe.This required medical attention once back in Cusco.Holgar was extremely helpful in arranging this and handled the situation well.After our jungle adventure it was on to Cusco where you need to take it easy and acclimatise.Its a beautiful city with lots to see.again Holgar recommended a lovely restaurant.After 2 days in Cusco we were all getting prepared for the Inca trail.It is tough and you need to be fit especially for the second day climbing up to 4,200 metres up to Dead woman’s pass.We had 2 guides on our trek one at the fro t and Monica who stayed at the back.the walk was taken steadily and there were lots of rest breaks on the way.Monica was fantastic as I struggled with the steps going down to camp on the second day and she even stopped to give me a massage on my legs !id certainly recommend using poles as I couldn’t do it without them.On day 3 we walked on the original Inca steps going down 1,000 metres which is hard if you have dodgy knees.the whole experience was amazing and the scenery was jaw dropping.On reaching the sun gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time was quite an emotional experience knowing you reached the end and seeing the site was amazing.Our group decided to stay in an hotel for the last night instead of camping for a much needed shower although I surprisingly enjoyed the camping.the porters and chefs were wonderful and food was like Michelin star!for the last part of our trip we visited Puno and Lake Titicaca for our home stay.the people and the islands were beautiful .The homestay was an humbling experience .there were 4 of us who stayed in Floras house and she made us feel most welcome and I felt like I’d made a friend at the end of it.The whole holiday was like 3 different holidays in one and I really enjoyed all the different experiences.the only fault I could find was all the tipping as we were encouraged to tip all the many guides ,drivers boat men ,cooks and porters.I think this should be taken out in the cost of the holiday as it can be embarrassing if you find you are short of money.Overall the trip was amazing and Exodus had got it just right.Be prepared for lots of early starts and lots of travelling but it was wort it. We will have lots of happy memories for years to come!
Most Inspirational Moment
Completing the Inca trail and seeing Machu Picchu from the Sun gate.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Holgar went overboard to make sure we all had a great experience.He had so much knowledge .he helped me no end when I had my accident and arranged the Dr and even took us out for a meal after I'd been to hospital!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for lots of tipping as there are lots of guides ,drivers ,boatmen to tip.Make sure you get fit as it is tough and be prepared for the altitude in Cusco and Lake Titicaca .I took Diamox and had lots of Coca tea which helped.
armenia nd Georgia Holiday May 2015
A 5 day viewing of Armenia’s highlights then 7 days exploring historical sites and some tourist spots in Georgia.
Most Inspirational Moment
The cave dwellings at Uplistslikhe, an amazing lifestyle depicted, and the wine tunnels in the Kareba winery plus the serving of lunch beneath the trees there with a small waterfall tinkling in the background. Also the Tatev Monastery, reached by cable car over a deep valley.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Anna spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable of the history of places we visited. I must admit she did talk for almost an hour on the history of places to be visited on one day which was far too long for us all to remember and absorb what she was saying. I felt she was young and given time will become more au fait with tourists needs, perhaps a little more warmth in her approach to people.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to walk about 400 metres at the border crossing between Armenia and Georgia, in the heat. We were not informed of this beforehand and we found it quite a drag with our luggage.
Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest
What an amazing trip! I’d spoken with a friend who’d done this very trip a few years ago but, even still, it exceeded all my expectations. We hardly stopped the whole time but we had a great group and everyone got on really well. So many highlights that it’s difficult to pick out anything in particular.
Most Inspirational Moment
There are probably two moments. The first was reaching the top of Dead Women's Pass - I'd been really nervous about whether or not I'd be able to do it but I shouldn't have worried. Holger and Monica made sure that everyone managed it and the euphoria on reaching that point was immense. The second moment was finally reaching the Sun Gate and getting that first view of Machu Picchu - quite simply an epic moment, probably made even more so by the final '50 steps' that we had to climb to get there. Quite surreal meeting the day trippers who were all in awe of what we'd just achieved.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Holger was great, made sure everyone knew what was going on and was always calm and assured. Can't be easy dealing with a dozen different people, all with their own issues, expectations and demands! Good sense of humour and good company too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Split your clothes into three sections as per the itinerary. Jungle - take long trousers, long sleeved tops (preferably not of the bright coloured variety), sun hat, plenty of bug spray, sun screen. It is really hot and the humidity is 100%. The showers are cold (plenty of squeals to be heard!) and there can be times without any water. Don't forget your head torch. Don't bother taking any snacks with you as you have to give them up on arrival (you do have access to them and get them back on departure) so that you don't get mice nibbling away at your bag during the night. We were given wellies on arrival and pretty much wore them for the whole time apart from in the evenings. Be prepared for lots of very early starts! You can recharge things in the evening in the main building and there is a bar for you to buy drinks. When you get to Cusco make sure that you get all your clothes laundered as this is pretty much the only opportunity you will have. Our hotel took 24 hours but there were places nearby that would do laundry quicker if you really needed it. Inca Trail - clean t-shirt for each day, clean trousers/shorts for the final day at Machu Picchu, warm down jacket, woolly hat for night time, thermals to wear at night, warm sleeping bag, wet wipes (plenty!!), fleece and spare fleece. I took my waterproof jacket/trousers but, for the time of year we went, a poncho bought in Cusco was the best thing (don't buy the cheapest but get one that's a bit harder wearing). If it had rained more than the one morning then I might've used my waterproof trousers. During the day, it got pretty warm (partly due to the sun and partly to the exertion!) but it was pretty chilly at night, especially at camp 3. We all upgraded to a hotel in Machu Picchu and it was one of the best decisions we made - we really needed those showers! Take pair of flip flops or similar for the evenings - you'll want to take off those walking boots. Puno/Lake Titicaca - just normal clothes needed for this which for us really came down to what was still clean. Fairly warm during the day but, again, pretty chilly at night. You do need an couple of outfits for going out in the evenings in Lima/Cusco/Puno but nothing fancy.
Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
A great trip through Sabah and Sarawak looking for wildlife, exotic plants and places and wonderful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
It's hard to say, there were so many. Maybe the troupes of Proboscis Monkeys frolicking on the banks of the Kinabatangan River, or the mother and child wild orangutans that we watched till we could no longer look up. Maybe the Rhinoceros Hornbills that flew over the hills at sunset calling loudly, perhaps the Jerdon's Baza at the mouth of the bat cave waiting for dinner, or the Colugo snuggling on to a branch. Who has ever heard of a Colugo? Or just being in the jungle, hot and sweaty, knowing that something amazing is just round the corner.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great. Manuel was really helpful to me and to the whole group. He is an excellent leader, very knowledgable, very good-natured and very capable. He is also a great bird-spotter.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't forget your binoculars and your poncho. It was good to have a "Birds of Borneo" book too.
Wow!!
If you want a good workout on the bike,some really great hotels ,food and culture this is for you!!
Oh and a great tour leader to boot!!
But treat with caution the term “moderate”
When cycling in the warmer part of the year.
Most Inspirational Moment
34k downhill!!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Superb!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be fit!