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Fantastic way to see both orang-utans and komodo dragons in the wild. It is difficult to find a trip that takes you to Komodo, so this one is great that you get to both Komodo and Rinca.
Also got to see many other animals, including turtles and a shark whilst snorkelling, snakes and lizards and other primates.
Trip notes list the trip as moderate activity but first few days are a lot more active than that.
Getting so close to the orang-utans was something special.
Eddy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble for him.
Take plenty of mosquito spray as the mosquitos are plentiful in Sumatra. Make sure you are fairly fit to cope with the jungle treks, the trip to the bat cave and the volcano trek.
A superb itinerary – well thought out & executed. Never a dull moment.
The food provided throughout the trip was fantastic – you need to be a fan of curry though!
The local communities are genuinely friendly and welcoming.
The trip allowed for personal preference to be taken into consideration.
Some of the mountain landscape views on the trekking portion of the trip. It is a wonderful country with breathtaking views.
Marvellous - absolutely faultless in judgement, communication and local knowledge. Tour guides do not come any better than this. Perfect.
It rains. Even at the tale end of the wet season there is plenty of precipitation and grey skies. Take adequate water proof clothing and some warm clothes for the cool evenings in the mountains.
a wonderful trip around jordan bringing together the highlights in a bit of a whistlestop tour, yet with enough time to really get a feel for the country and the cycling bought the wonderful landscapes into reality rather than just watching them float by on a bus
the beautiful landscapes and the view points at petra, wandering through petra feeling that only we were inside and exploring the magical city
he definitely had the insider knowledge and his wealth of experience and contacts was evident
be warned it can rain at the dead sea. be prepared for all weathers especially after november it can be cold !! but still beautiful
A very enjoyable trip through Vietnam with a little bit of Cambodia. The history of both countries are fascinating and it was interesting to see how the countries have developed since their most recent wars. Hotels were comfortable and the food was great. Hot and humid in Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia. Much cooler and more comfortable in the North ( trip was in November). I wish we had longer in Cambodia. All we really had time to see was the Temple of Angkor Wat.
I loved Hoi An which was unspoilt and still very authentically Asian. Great made to measure clothes which I regret not taking advantage of. The cookery course was excellent and lots of fun. The cyclo trip (a kind of rickshaw), through Ho Chi Minh City was terrific. The traffic is unbelievable! Some of us took a trip to My Son Temple where we had an amazing guide who told us all about his incredible war experiences, greatly appreciated by all.
Khoa (think that's how it's spelled) was a very friendly and efficient guide. He took great care to make sure we were safe, advising us of reputable taxis, good clean restaurants and the best things to see. Sometimes he almost fussed over us too much, but he was so nice, happy and willing to please that nobody complained. We only had our guide in Cambodia for a couple of days , Ros, but she was excellent. Very friendly and efficient. She even sang to us, as did Khoa!
I read in other reviews advice about travelling light and buying clothes in Vietnam. Don't ignore this advice as I did. It is VERY cheap and there are lots of cool loose clothes available. Also laundry facilities are very cheap. Take US dollars for Cambodia. An umberella is useful for the odd shower as it is too hot to wear a rain jacket. It's also useful as a sun shade! If you don't do well in heat like me, a fan is fantastic. There are plenty on sale or take your own. Crossing the road in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh is an experience. You just have to go, don't hesitate. The traffic will negotiate round you.
My first visit to the Far East , loads of new experiences nearly all positive . The first 3days cycling were quite demanding but once into Cambodia there was a lot more to see and do . Cycling in Siem Reap city was not for the faint hearted. The Mekong Delta was just packed with people . Saigon was full of life and great fun as long as you didn’t want to cross the road, there are 6 million motor cycles all driving straight at you.
Cycling through the Mekong Delta, dozens of kilometres on dodgy roads, with the roadside crammed with houses and people. Kids were running out to shout hello and wave at us, I waved back so much my arms were nearly as tired as my legs. A real contrast with Thailand where the roads were well made but empty of traffic and few houses.
Nee was full of life, knowledgeable, well turned out and friendly throughout. Nothing was too much trouble for her, she was also incredibly fit, she finished the previous tour in Saigon on Saturday ran the Bangkok marathon at 2am Sunday morning then straight to the airport to meet us . Her English was very good but she was always eager to broaden her vocabulary. All in all she was tickety boo.
If in doubt force yourself to go to the killing fields,. For me it was do it once but never again. A somber couple of hours that will have a lasting impact.
This was a wonderful trek and very well guided by Mr Dilip and his team. We were a larger than usual group (17 in all) but there was much support all round and we all enjoyed the amazing Himalayan panorama that was always very evident during the days of trekking.
The most inspirational moment of the trip was watching the sun come up over four of the highest mountains in the world. It was 5.30 am, the temperature was -5 degree and we were all out on the mountainside watching the spectacle.
The group leader Mr Dilip was excellent. He was kind, supportive and encouraging and always there when needed.
Get fit! Be ready for very low temperatures at night in November and lots of laughs.
Much stunning scenery. Too much cycling on busy roads. Bike gears too high for the otherwise fun climb up to Ooty. Enjoyed the low key visit to the driver’s family farm at Wildhaven. Would have enjoyed more visits to local industries. eg tea factory,coir carpet making,sugar and rubber processing . Space for these could have been provided by reducing temple visiting times.
Cycling along stretches of palm fringed road.
Absolutely inexhaustible efficient,cheerful and totally first class. Without these qualities we could not have possibly rated the holiday so highly.
We took too many warm clothes. We could have left more room in our cases for bringing stuff home. Remember washed clothes dry overnight in the warm weather. Perhaps we were lucky but the one day that started in the wet from Ooty wasn't really cold in UK terms.
This trip was everything the trip notes described and more. It gave exciting wildlife encounters; an introduction to the culture of the country and visits to iconic sites such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Dehli city sights. It was action packed from start to finish and not for those who like a leisurely rise in the morning and lounge around the pool. Days started at 5.00am for the game drives and there were some long and rough journeys, but they only added to the adventure. If cities are not your thing, the time in Agra and Delhi were more than enough and an assault of colour smell and noise on the senses, contrasted with the beauty and peace of the game reserves.
Close encounters with the tigers in two of the reserves, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. We did not see any in the third reserve despite other members of the party having multiple viewings. The Taj Mahal at sunset was spectacular.
Balvinder ( Bali) Singh was well organised, good humoured, resourceful and patient. He went out of his way to accommodate all the needs of the group and socialised every evening at the pre-dinner bonfire, often giving interesting talks about the culture of his country. Passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife, he accompanied every game drive, taking turns in each jeep. Also a skilled photographer, he made sure each member of the group got a good 'tiger'photo and was generous with advice.
Our trip at the beginning of November was extremely cold in the early morning game drives. The trip notes advised 'chilly' and bring a fleece but you need a lot more than that. Hats gloves and multiple warm layers were needed. Take plenty of hand gel and use it regularly. Avoid unpeeled fruit and veg, ice in drinks and eat well cooked food to avoid stomach upsets. Clean teeth with bottled water only. None of our party had the dreaded Delhi Belly by following these guidelines.
This trip certainly delivered with regard to the quantity and quality of wildlife viewing with the help of the knowledgeable guides.
Being almost in touching distance of lions and leopards with their kills while they pretty much ignored us. And this in an open sided vehicle !
The leader was an excellent cook with good organisation. He also turned his hand to bush mechanic when the support truck needed repair.
There are long drives in open vehicles so be prepared for wind. Also there are times it is dangerous to leave the tent at night so be prepared for that too. Travel light - you can get laundry done at Victoria Falls.
I took two trips back to back with this trip being the second the first being the coast to coast
A straight forward trip with short days and one challenging hill . Limited interface with the local people and industries. More touristy than the coast to coast trip.
The safari at the tiger reserve on which we spotted wild elephants, a tiger and best of all a leopard. The people guiding the safari were extremely knowledgeable and were enthusiastic about their job and country
A less experience quiet guide who did his job getting us all through the trip with only minor incidents.
Sun protection and hydration main issues Consider using Sun Sleeves as well as sun block Avoid cotton clothes Go for loose synthetic clothing
We are pleased that David enjoyed the wildlife sightings during his recent holiday and we would like to thank him for his review. We are, however, sorry that David was disappointed with the bike he was allocated; our local operator is currently in the process of updating their bike fleet, so we are confident that our clients will not be equally disappointed going forward.
Megan Devenish – Trip Manager for cycling in India