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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2014

Cycle Indochina

This is a great trip. The first few days featured the most challenging cycling, which I enjoyed although the scenery was not particularly interesting. I would have prefered more cycling in Cambodia and Vietnam which were more scenic. However I did think the trip offers a good balance of cycling and sightseeing. There are not too many bus transfers, although I would have prefered to pay $40 to fly to Phnom Pen from Siem Reap rather than the 9 hour bus ride! The Thai backup team were superb and made the first few days cycling a joy and meant that we could all cycle at our own pace. There was less backup in Cambodia and Vietnam which together with busier roads meant we had to stick together, which was frustrating at times. The Cambodian and Vietnamese guides were not as good. The Vietnamese guide was inexperienced at leading cycle tours, which did lead to one or two safety issues, plus he left as soon as we reached Saigon, which was a pity as we had no local guide to show us around the city.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were lots! Angkor Wat didn't disappoint. However it will be the Killing Fields and S21 that I will always remember.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rit, our group leader did an excellent job. Exceptionally friendly and always cheerful. He was extemely well organised and made sure everyone's needs were met.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes state that vegetarians are well catered for, however this is untrue unless you are happy for your food to be cooked in meat stock and contain fish sauce. There were several occasions where I had to go without meals. Take a spare USB or SD card, as Mr Black takes many fantastic shots on the Thailand leg and will transfer these for you. A gel saddle is a must! Remember to take a spare passport photo for your Cambodian visa. The laundry services offered are very good and cheap.

Christine Harrison

Reviewed November 2014

Cycle cuba

Great adventure, amazing country and countryside.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cuban countryside way of life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddy was AMAZING. The best group tour leader I have ever come across.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling days start at about 8am until a late lunch.Afternoons tend to give way to thunderstorms. Often spent travelling to next overnight stop. Pace of cycling is, as a result of this quite fast.

Reviewed November 2014

Jordan - Worth Visiting

Jordan is a lovely country to visit. In the midst of the current troubles in the Middle East, it feels safe. The history is evident in all the places visited – from the Romans through the Byzantines and the Crusaders to Lawrence of Arabia in Wadi Rum.
Travelling in October the weather was pleasant – a couple of showers on the first 2 days but after that it was shirt-sleeves weather all the way to Aqaba, where the sun shone and it was 30+.
There are so many different sites to visit it is difficult to pick a favourite. The 2 days in Petra were intensive walking and climbing, but the views were worth it and the site is vast so there is much to see.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing to the monastery in Petra. A tough climb and an awesome view. Watching the sun rise in the desert. The sunset was fantastic, the starlit night was frighteningly vast, and the sunrise the next day worth getting up for Snorkelling in the Red Sea - what a lovely relaxing way to spend the afternoon away from the sand and mountains for a bit. Watching my daughter climb to the top of a sand dune as I struggled along behind!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled is a very busy person. He has a role with the ministry of guides which means that he was on the telephone an awful lot and I felt he was somewhat distracted during the week. There was a one-hour strike on the first Petra visit day by all the guides. However, I was impressed by the way he almost ran up and down the boulders when he took as round the back of Petra on the second day to visit the high place!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not over-pack. Jordan does not require great formality in wear, You will need decent shoes for the Petra walks for 2 days - I had good quality trainers, or lightweight walking shoes, Do not expect to be in the middle of nowhere for your stay in the desert. You will be able to walk to another camp or to the road from your site

Reviewed November 2014

Treasures of Sicily

I had an amazing time! Our departure was the last one for the season, but still weather treated us very well.
This trip is fantastic because in only 8 days gives you the chance to really appreciate the highlights of the island. Sicily has uncountable beauties. Its history is in every single building and temple and it’s just overwhelming. Local products and traditional cuisine were definitely a big part of the treasures we had the pleasure to sample throughout the week. Forget about your diet for a week! (unless you have any allergy, of course)

Most Inspirational Moment

The Zingaro walk was particularly meaningful for me. 30 years ago the Reserve risked to get cut in two by a highway. National associations along with hundreds of Sicilians demonstrated against the distructive plan and thanks to them we can now enjoy beautiful walks with breathtaking views. As an Italian myself, it simply made me proud.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Fabio, has been the key to the enjoyment of our holiday. You can tell that he loves and knows every inch of his region.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Zingaro and the Mt. Etna walks aren't demanding at all, but if you feel unsure walking poles can make the difference. Walking shoes are more than enough though. Local transfers are usually quite long, so a good book or some music could do. I personally took a lot of pictures (and sometimes a nap!), plus our leader now and then gave us information about what we were seeing while driving by, making the journey not boring at all.

Reviewed November 2014

Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise holiday

This has been a truly amazing adventure. The itinerary although very extensive, enabled the group to feast upon the historical sites, cultural & diversity aspects of this amazing country. There was plenty of opportunity to interact with the locals which was very interesting which one wouldn’t normally find on such a tour

Most Inspirational Moment

The many & diverse ethnicities of the Chinese people with their own different traditions & identities. The sheer size & enormity of the country that has grown so rapidly (complete with its huge numbers of German cars).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jenny, wow what can we say, except that she's just an amazing, inclusive, intelligent, inspirational group leader, whose knowledge knew no bounds. Her grasp of English & associated humour was a real treat. Jenny was forever mindful of the groups needs & wants. Two group members had birthdays during the tour & Jenny made sure that they were memorable. This was a really nice touch & was appreciated by all

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not bring US dollars as changing them is time consuming due to long queues in the banks. ATM's are in abundance (easy to use & instructions in English) Don't forget your toilet paper (none available in public toilets) You must: 1 - Go up the Shanghai World Financial Centre, for some spectatcular views from the 100th floor 2 - Eat at the Pure Lotus Vegetarian restaurant in Yangshuo (you could turn vegetarian after just one meal!) 3 - Visit the Han tombs Museum before they get too well known (optional excursion)

Reviewed November 2014

Galapagos trip

If you enjoy watching wildlife – go!

Most Inspirational Moment

I cannot swim so snorkelling was something I thought I would never do - wrong!! The group leader guided me, for which I was really grateful. Never thought I would be able to say I had snorkelled with Penguins, sea lions, turtles, iguanas, sting rays, gorgeous fish and sharks!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - his knowledge was superb it really enhanced the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go - do not worry, easy walking and brilliant once in a lifetime experience (unless decide to go again!)

Reviewed November 2014

Cycling Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

Great holiday ! Cycling through three beautiful countries, seeing the wild life we normally only see in a zoo or on TV, wonderful scenery and as always a perfect team looking after all of us.

Most Inspirational Moment

Many days were just perfect days! One day I was having an early moring swim in Lake Nicaragua, went for a walk to watch monkeys, cycling, boat ride back to the mainland, more cycling and then popping out at the Pacific to have a swim in the lovely warm waters there. Brilliant day all round! The boat ride - although I was a bit unsure whether I liked being so close to large crocodiles! Hot springs with pina coladas Panama

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was a lot of fun, super organised and able to sort out any wishes we had

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was happy to have my handle bar bag with me as I don't like having anything on my back, especially when it's really warm.

Steve Taylor

Reviewed November 2014

Evia

Lovely island-but litter and grafitti all over the base town of Karystos.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some nice-but not stunning walks-give a relaxing week. Do not expect to work hard-the walks are low level and manageable for anybody with a basic level of fitness. The day we walked by the Roman marble quarries and saw the columns that were carved in one piece from the rock was especially interesting. The gorge walk was also nice, but cloudy weather and high winds spoiled what could have been a great day out.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cecile was a good leader-organised and on the ball throughout. She made sure everybody was well looked after with dietary requeirements, and gave a lot of information on flora and fauna.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hotel in Karystos is basic but friendly. Unfortunately the seafront setting is very noisy at night. The trip notes describe Karystos as a thriving market town, but we saw no evidence of this The causeway is full of litter, the streets are defaced by grafitti-even the local museum has grafitto over a roman marble column laying outside, and a magnificent old steam engine there is rusty and grafittied. I think we have seen the effects of the Greek financial problems. Some of the tavernas visited in the evening provided really good food-some were so-so.

Reviewed November 2014

beautiful day walks in stunning scenery

We went at the end of September and were blessed with sunshine on all but 1 day, so could appreciate the stunning vistas of Mont Blanc as we walked on the surrounding hills.
amazing food each evening – some of the best deserts I have ever had
great group of people made the trip fun.

Most Inspirational Moment

Day walks with amazing views from all angles, mostly in the Chamonix valley but the day walk in Italy was beautiful, classic alpine scenery watching for wildlife and seeing an Ibex and marmot. the trip up to Aiguille Midi on our day off - expensive but worth it for the views and fascinating displays at the top The food in the chalet

Thoughts on Group Leader

outstanding. Mark was extremely experiences, knowledgeable and tailored the walks to the weather and group. Good advice and information, very supportive to those group members on the trickier bits of the walk. He also gave good information for options for the day off, particularly walks possible from the middle cable car station (although check that the cable car to the ice cave are open - they were closed at the end of sept)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware of the amount of climb and descent. The pattern of most walks was to climb from the valley in the first few hours of the morning, traverse and then descend at the end of the day. Often this involved 900m of climb first thing, but it was a steady pace with time to admire the views. Being fit and doing some uphill preparation will make this more pleasurable. Take poles if they help with the downhill (knees). Be aware of the season as the trip notes explain, all cable cars are not open in sept.

Reviewed November 2014