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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

This was such a wonderful trip – everything was better than I’d expected from how well we were looked after, to the scenery, the food and the cycling.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling downhill from the Hai Van Pass. Well worth the trip up there. Also drinking 50p ice cold beer in the hotel swimming pool on the beach after a particularly challenging day. Bliss.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Long was attentive, professional, enthusiastic, hillarious and knowledgeable. A great guide and a loverly person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't do this trip if you're a hard core cyclist and only want to power through to the end. Go if you want to enjoy the experience at the same time as enjoying some varied rides. I really valued taking a seat cover. I'd also recommend taking thin long sleaved tops and gloves. The sun was so strong and it was so hot that sun cream was pretty useless against the sweat. You need clothes for uv protection

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

I had a fantastic experience walking the wall. I cannot fault anything about the whole experience. From a great tour guide to great food and decent accommodation. I would do it again if I could.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to walk sections of the Great Wall was inspirational. Seeing the fantastic scenery and the amazing food!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Kevin was absolutely brilliant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go with an open mind and be prepared to be part of a group. You wi have a brilliant time.

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

The trip was a good balance of cycling and sightseeing. Although it was a shame we did not do more history of Thailand it was made up in Cambodia and Vietnam

Most Inspirational Moment

Cambodia the tour guides for the Killing Fields and S20 amazing stories dealt with so sensitively.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mo was an excellent leader. She was always availlable to help no matter how small and managed difficult travellers with ease. I have been on many adventure trips, Mo was the most efficient, friendly and kept her excellent customer service consistant throughout the holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ensure you take the correct clothing for the visiting the historical sights. Visit the Chi Chi Tunnels they were excellent

Reviewed January 2013

IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

A really busy three weeks of travel with so much variety. A very good overview of of such a vast country.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to choose. I think the Great Wall. It was worth the time spent travelling to explore the wall away from other tourists. It was in parts a steep walk, on a very hot day, but it was breathtaking.Another highlight for me was the Terracotta Warriers. Unbelievable.Yangshuo was such a contrast to the first two weeks of travel. Much more rural and very interesting. I loved the bamboo raft cruise. It was definately worth taking. And...I nearly forgot the Panda's!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Susan was really helpful and well organised. Had a good sense of humour and was fun to travel with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is not by any means a restful holiday. There is so much trravelling to do and so much to fit in. It is worth it though.The train for the third rail trip was not of a particularly good standard but I knew this from checking reviews. Do take a small travelling pillow and a sleeping bag liner would have been a good idea on the thrid travel.

Reviewed January 2013

DISCOVER COSTA RICA

An amazing variety of wildlife and ecosystems – great for birdwatching.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching turtles nesting.The whale breeching.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Berni was fantastic - a genuine great guy who loves wildlife, his country and showing it all off.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack spare essentials in hand luggage - my bag took 3 days to arrive.Buy, borrow or beg a good zoom lens Go on the night walks

Reviewed January 2013

VIETNAM ADVENTURE

Excellent holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Halon bay

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do plenty of training

Reviewed January 2013

INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

Well organised and jam packed with sights and great experiences. Although I succumbed to the dreaded altitude sickness on the trek, the guides were great and with their help I managed to get to machu picchu, and all the sweat and tears was worth it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise at machu picchu, and being able to sketch there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great - assistant guide Ricardo was amazing when I wasn't feeling great on the trek and as being one of a few solo travellers on this trip I was always looked after.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take anti-altitude sickness pills with you! And buy sweets for the trekking!

Reviewed January 2013

UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

Rough, tough, challenging walks on rocky paths. Sleeping in fairly basic tents was also at times rough, tough and challenging on rocky sites.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the Sunrise over the mountains. Meeting villagers and taking tea with them.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent leader 'Mohhamed', as were the other three who looked after us for the week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Consider taking: A Thermorest, Fly swatter, dry hand wash 'foam aerosol' [washing is very difficult]. Immodium just in case!

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

If you are expecting a fantastic scenery and lovely people, this trip is a ‘must have’. In addition to breath taking natural beauty of the Path of Gods, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius are ancient and geological sites to see. Pretty villages along the coastal path are great hosts for a quick ice cream break or for a romantic dinner. If you are tired of walking it is easy to find a beach nearby. Perhaps a cliché but Ravello and Capri would be good destinations at your free time. So if you have lots of lemons in your life, perfect trip to learn how to do ‘limoncello’.

Most Inspirational Moment

I enjoyed every bit of it, so I cannot decide what was the most inspirational moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We stayed at Agerola , Hotel Ztorri. Our group leader was Eduardo; he is a great personality with a professional work ethic. His human centric approach to make life easier for all in the group was unique. He coordinated our schedule to allow us to see Regatta at Amalfi, it is a rare event to come cross. We had two persons in the group suffering from long term physical injuries, when the thunderstorm caught us, he did not hesitate to use his personal contacts to arrange a carrier for the group. It was a school bus with tiny seats; it made us all smile when it arrived. His local knowledge was very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I recommend the trip for any potential travellers in all ages

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

An excellent way to see the sites, main cities and countryside of Vietnam. This is a comprehensive trip that includes most of the main cultural centres of the country. Cycling is a great way to get off the regular tourist trail and to see how the Vietmamese people live and work.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, visiting a Third World country is best accommplished on a bicycle. However, well meaning you are, if you use a vehicle you will always appear as a 'tourist'. When you ride into a village or town, dusty and dirty on a bike you are approachable and friendly. The local people may think you are nuts to ride a bike when you could use a vehicle but you are definitely 'one of us' not 'one of them'.Seeing Vietnam on a mountain bike was a great joy. I am old enough to remember the Vietnam War and back then I never thought for one moment that I would one day have the opportunity to visit the country and be welcomed by the people I met.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. A genuinely nice person. 'Bonded' with the Group very quickly and successfully.Very helpful, he did everything to make the holiday pleasant and totally successful. Very well organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to go to Vietnam, go soon before the country develops. Along the coast the first resorts and golf clubs are being build. I have the feeling that in a few years Vietnam will have changed its character and probably not for the better. Vietnamese drivers retain the old French road customs and expect you to give way to the right; that is correct, I haven't mixed up my directions. Motor bikes and cars drivers emerge from side roads without looking left and are surprised if those on the main road are not overly pleased.

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