Most Inspirational Moment
Doing Fischleintal twice!
Thoughts on Group Leader
They were all first-class
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just my comments in the first box
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Dobbiaco 21/02/2015 x/c ski
Superb conditions and leadership by Anne, Alex, and Lorraine at what I think is your best southern European x/c ski base.
Exodus is the only UK Company which does properly-led daylong x/c ski – unlike your competitors such as Ramblers, which treat x/c as downhill skiing (which it definitely isn’t!)
It’s a great shame, therefore, that Exodus does not offer more southern European venues for x/c ski, having drastically reduced these following acquisition of Waymark
I hear this complaint again and again from fellow Exodus x/c skiers. And we all fear that exodus will allow this activity to wither on the vine if it is not careful.
X/c ski is superb outdoor activity which should be promoted as the ideal winter fitness activity – it also has some Royal patronage – Pippa Middleton did an x/c ski race last year!
One other thing – you specify that grade 1 and 2 are suitable for people with little or no experience. But you should make it clear that a level of fitness similar to regular hill walking or cycling is necessary. I have seen so many people have a ruined experience of x/c ski simply because they don’t do sufficient regular exercise, and that causes such difficulties for the Leaders, and, indeed, the other suitably fit participants who have to hang back or stop all the time so that these people can catch up!
Discover Sri Lanka
This was an excellent trip with a fantastic and varied itinerary, but still enough optional excursions/free time to relax if you want to. It has taught me a lot about Sri Lanka and I would definitely go back again. Everyone is really friendly and it’s great to see a mixture of different cultures. There is something for everyone on this tour – wildlife, history, culture, walks, bike ride, optional rafting and the food is fantastic. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Most Inspirational Moment
The pilgrimage walk to the top of Adams Peak.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was Nalaka. He was incredibly knowledgeable, organised, attentive and always smiling - we couldn't have asked for a better leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
£500 worth of rupees should be enough for the two weeks but bring your card as well as there are some shopping opportunities ( Kandy markets and gem factory and Galle ) You will be given bottled water on the tour bus and at every hotel you go to. Bring waterproofs as there was one place we stayed for one night where it was rainy and nearer UK temperatures. There are plenty of monkeys/dogs about so best to get your rabies jabs done before you go - none of the animals were aggressive though so nothing to worry about. The leader will do a tips kitty at the beginning I the trip so you don't have to think about tipping as it go along.
Finnish Wilderness Week
The 10km Husky Ride was definitely the highlight . Lauri and his dogs from Kota huskies were absolutely amazing, Lauri’s professionalism, the condition of his dogs and his love for his dogs was absolutely amazing! His professionalism enabled us to have the most spectacular day of the whole holiday!
Most Inspirational Moment
learning how to snowshoe and cross country ski with our guide Henri Suopanki were also fantastic. The optional snowmobile safari was absolutely incredible also. their professionalism and safety for us all was incredible and enabled us to have a fantastic time on the snowmobile!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Henri Suopanki was absolutely incredible all week and we as a group were very fortunate to have such a fantastic person as our guide. he really enabled me to have one of the best holidays of my life. His professionalism, enthusiasm for the job, patience, sociability with the group, and sense of humour were amazing. He is definately one of the best guides I have ever been fortunate to have. He is a credit to his profession.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definatly take the option of a full day husky safari, it is an incredible experience that should not be missed! A once in a lifetime opportunity. The snowmobile safari is also fantastic and definately worth trying.
Dobbiaco cross-country skiing and more
Good, reliable skiing. Even when snow is thin there’s always something, and this season conditions were more than adequate – I could finally reach the Cortina cross-country centre (I’ve been waiting since 1988 to get there).
Most Inspirational Moment
The sheer beauty of some of the locations, particularly when skiing alone, in the quiet (well, except for a squeaky binding)
Thoughts on Group Leader
All were great
Discover Sri Lanka
A well planned and varied itinerary which provided a good insight into the people, culture and landscape of the island. All the activities were very enjoyable and there was plenty of free time for relaxation at the various hotels. Cycling, walking and the river rafting were a great way of seeing local life and working off some calories from the generally good food. The lunches in the Tsunami House and local cafe were a welcome opportunity to sample local food in authentic surroundings.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many including-Sigirya Rock, elephant safari in the rain, rafting and swimming with locals in the river at Kitulgala and visiting Galle.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roshan was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide with a very calm and relaxed approach. Although not appearing to get overly involved, everything ran very smoothly under his guidance and I welcomed his laid back input. The driver did an excellent job on the mainly busy and chaotic roads and the co- driver was also helpful and courteous.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for lots of hotel buffet food which was generally fine and varied, but there are a couple of opportunities to eat out in Kandy and Columbo. There were a few long drives but nothing compared to other similar holidays and we generally arrived in good time for a swim or relax. Don't be afraid of the grade 3 river rafting, it was really fun and not too scarey !!
Iceland and Northern Lights
Excellent trip with a lot packed in to such a short time. You get to see much more than if you had just booked a trip to stay in Reyjavik. One of the most beautiful Countries I’ve ever been to.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Northern Lights, seeing the seals playing in the lagoon and ice walking on the Glacier. Beautiful! (Couldn't narrow it down to just one!)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. David is from England but has lived in Iceland for 10 years. He knew everything there was to know about Iceland and coupled it with a British sense of humour! He was keen to make the experience as great as possible for everyone whilst being safety conscious at the same time (you can't influence the weather!) True professional!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take lots of layers as the weather is changeable. My head was lovely and snug, however one pair of gloves did not keep my hands warm when taking photos! Take a tripod for Northern Lights photos.
My favourite holiday
This was a great holiday – I arrived feeling exhausted, left feeling rested, but without the slovenly feeling that lying on a sun lounger gives you. The sun shone every day, the views were incredible, the people were great and I had a super time. Our group was quite mixed in ages, and only 4 out of the 14 knew each other, so if you are thinking of coming on your own, you would be in good company.
Most Inspirational Moment
We had a great day last day walking to frozen lakes way above the village - it was a hard 5 hours walk to get there, with an hour over snow but we were met with an amazing view, including men fishing on the lake shores. Sitting on the terrace in the sun with a mint tea watching the sun go down each evening was just lovely. An afternoon spent in the village hammam was an eye opener, and and experience never to be forgotten!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hassan was great - very knowledgeable, hard working and funny. He was professional, even in the face of difficult clients; I'd actively choose one of his trips if I were returning to Morocco again.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Although the days were hot, the wind was very cold, and as soon as the sun went down, it was freezing! The gite has no heating, other than a gas heater in the room where you eat, so it's pretty nippy. Make sure you take bring a few layers, and a good warm sleeping bag. The gite sells a few chocolate bars and water, but a few snacks from home didn't go amiss on the long days walking. Rubbish dumping seems to be a bit of a problem throughout Morocco, so if you've got a water filtering system, or water tablets, it's well worth bring them so you don't add to the mound of plastic water bottles lying around.
Patagonian Highlights
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We were a small group of nine people.
Pepe our leader was very good and kept us up to date with all the schedules and where we would be walking to on the day as sometimes due to weather conditions changes needed to be made.
I went on the upgraded trip (no camping) and I found all of the hostels and hotels very comfortable and the staff were accommodating.
Some of us were lucky to see ice being calved from the glacier – that was amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking on the glacier and being mesmerised by the stunning colours of the icebergs and glaciers. Walking in the Tierra del Fuego National Park Hiking to the base camp of Fitzroy
Thoughts on Group Leader
Pepe was very good group leader. He was very informative, had a good command of the English language. He was resourceful in arranging trips and booking tables at restaurants at short notice for us. Pepe had a good sense of humour and kept us entertained.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the very long road trips in the mini bus.
Cycle cuba
A great trip. The cycling (in terms of interesting views, countryside and twisty/rolling roads) steadily improve over the 2-weeks to some fantastic days that mix fascinating countryside with oxen plowing the tobacco fields, hedges alive with flowers and weaving through the traffic in the form of ponies and traps, rickshaws and 1940’s cars as we head through little towns.
Most Inspirational Moment
The local kids shouting encouragement as I tried to get up the hills.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great. full of anecdotes of Cuban life, always with both sides of each story.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take your own (soft) saddle, bike water bottle and just go (even if, like me, you haven't done much/any cycling before).
It's not as hard as your mind tells you....
For me, this was one of those times where I had little in the way of understanding of what I was letting myself in for, yeah, it’s rated as a 7 out of 10 (tough), can’t be that hard right? Easy, I can make it. Actually I did ‘make it’, don’t get me wrong this is a physically challenging ‘holiday’, I found the altitude the hardest part. Even though I found it tough it was hugely rewarding and I would absolutely recommend this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, three things; meeting someone who'd completed the trip the day before saying, "would you like to have my hot water bottle" - I'm a guy, no hot water bottle for me (mistake) Meeting someone who was easily 65+ and had completed all the treks with a smile, if they can do it so can I right? The second trek, maybe not as high as Toubkal but by far the most fun! Kept me going.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Top, very tentative, informative, good group leader. Even managed to keep up with us on the - end of trip party - just.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes and take note of the recommended equipment to take. (I missed I needed a sleeping bag) during the winter walks, I'd rent the Ice Axe and crampons on offer rather than taking my own, this is more from a weight perspective than anything else.