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trip to sugar plantation
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brillant so enthusiastic
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Just what it said in trip notes. Really helpful, efficient and enthusiastic guides. Despite warning excellent fresh food – fruit, salad and fish to die for.
trip to sugar plantation
brillant so enthusiastic
enjoy
This trip enables you to get an overview of Chile, covering off the key destinations and sites to see. Each area provides you with its own WOW! experience and fabulous scenery. There are alot of early starts and internal flights, however there is also some free time in each area for you to explore indepently or just relax. Throughly enjoyed the whole trip and think Chile is a great place to visit, and it has something for everyone.
Osorno Volcano in teh lake district it is everywhere.
Very knowledgeable, lovely personality, and had a real interest in making sure thge group got the most out of their time in each area. Went out of her way to assist or get answers to questions posed. On arranging the internal flights she took the time, to prebook online, chosing the seats carefully, enabling the team to get great views of the Andes from the plane, given the number of intenal flight and time in air this was greatly appreciated by me, if not the rest of the group. The local guides were also very good, they provided specific local information varying from wildlife spotting, to local speciality restuarants/shops, this complemented the information available from the group leader and the guides books.
There are a lot of early starts, so be prepared for cake and tea for breakfast on a number of occassions.
My overall rating would have been a 5 ‘starrer’, if we had seen a snow leopard. However, despite recent signs (pug marks, scrape areas and scats) all round our camp, we did not see one of these secretive cats. Anyway I had a great time.
I enjoy seeing wild life and going to the diminishing pool of wild places. There were two of us on this tour who felt the same way about wild life. We both understood that the best chance of spotting a snow leopard or ounce was to be as unobtrusive as possible. On one day, we climbed to one of the recommended viewing peaks and sat in almost complete silence for nearly two hours. It was a joy to listen to the snow cocks, the yellow-billed choughs and the Chukkar partridges calling to one another. We saw golden eagles and lammergiers wheeling and circling in the bright blue sky. We heard the blue sheep whistling to each other as they came down to drink at a nearby stream. We were surrounded by snow peaked mountains and it was very beautiful. No ounces but a magical experience for both of us.
Our leader Sohan was very good. He was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I favour using local guides because it helps the local economy and I feel that they get the best out of the local people. It also puts more attention in the conservation of local wild life. However, if there is 'the one' on the tour who demands more attention than the rest of the group, the poor old local guide has to put more effort into satisfying them rather than with the rest of the group. Sohan and all the other guides we had, were excellent but we did have 'that one'.
This tour is a very interesting one. However, it was very cold. Certainly our night temperatures were possibly nudging -20. You must have the right equipment. Good warm, waterproof boots, a good 5 season sleeping bag with mattress, warm clothing, thermal underwear, gloves, hats and a stick. I normally think walking sticks are a bind because I like to have my hands free for binoculars etc. However, on this tour a stick was essential. Gaiters are useful but I never used my yak-trax. Crossing icy rivers was hazardous and we did fall but putting on and then taking off the yak-trax took up too much effort. Remember the altitudes are high - up to 4200 meters. All exercise was exacting. Remember to take slipper socks for the monastery visits. Those floors and the floors of the hotel in Leh are freezing cold.
An amazing once in a lifetime trip- a spiritual place.
There were so many the spectacular beauty of the scenery was breathtaking- sensory overload.I could have watched the penguins for hours, the seals were entertaining and the whales majestic.
Woody was informative, witty and charming!
Seize the day!Save your pennies and go.
Great trip, good week.
Walking though the Siq at Petra and Petra itself.
Mo was superb. Knowledgable, friendly, excellent English
May be difficult to use ATMs. Take dollars or Jordanian Dinars (get them ordered on line before you go and collect at Heathrow)
A week of contrasts – the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh with the peace and simplicity of the gite and walks in the mountains.
In Marrakesh -supper on the Jemaa El fna, and the sound of the call to prayer from the mosques. In the mountains - the almond blossom, playing football with a few local village children,the group supper in the gite tasting great after the walks, arriving at the lake for delicious lunch, and the achievement of comleting the 32km mountain walk.
Quiet at times, but he seemed much more at home in the mountains where his sense of humour came out and he seemed more relaxed. Knowledgeable when you asked questions about Morocco. Felt safe with his leadership in the mountains.
We decided that there's no need to buy water sterilising tabs, as they're expensive to buy and it would've been cheaper to just buy the water from the gite!Be ready to "rough" it ! Basic accommodation, but all you need. Just take plenty of warm layers to wear in the evenings. A few snacks for the walks come in handy, and the local children appreciate gifts of pens/ balloons.Be prepared for rocky paths and steep gradients at times. Decent walking boots are a must. Lightweight clothes that cover arms/legs for women seems more appropriate in Marrakesh. Arranging our own flights independently worked out cheaper and Exodus kindly provided free transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Exodus recommends taking water sterilising tablets because there is a serious problem with recycling in Morocco and most of the plastic bottles left in the village are burnt.
A great way to see three countries in South-East Asia at ground level! A nice sized group, not too many hills and terrific local support meant you could sit back and enjoy the ride and the scenery.
While all the Angkor temples were impressive, it has to be the day we went to Angkor Wat and finished off with the late afternoon / evening trip to the Tonle Sap lake and its floating villages and shops. Awe-inspiring ancient monuments plus river people, wildlife and a marine diversion as a pleasant change from pedalling.
Our group leader 'Joe' was not only very friendly but impressively well-organised, telling us in advance about the day's itinerary, when the stops involved and the details of restaurants and laundry facilities, for example. He was always mindful of the differing fitness and abilities of our diverse group.
1 - consider investing in a gel saddle and/or padded shorts, particularly if you're not a regular cyclist.2 - make sure you take on board enough fluids and snacks at the rest stops. And reapply sunscreen.3 - get the support team to help you adjust your saddle height and other details bike before starting out.4 - take it at your own pace - the group will naturally spread out and there are plenty of stops.5 - make sure you have a capacious memory card (or plenty of film), there are numerous photo opps.
Coulours, friendly charming local people. Perfect arrangements by the Exodus tour leader and good local guides. Not a dull moment and beautiful drives on local roads.
To see the economical development is a bonus on top of seeing all the fantastical historc sites.
The best we could have wished for.
Go to incredible India and spend your money there directly, benefitting to locals rather than giving it to aid organisations who loose so much money before it reaches the locals.
If you’re thinking about this holiday, don’t hesitate, just do it! Far exceeded my expectations. Cuba itself is mind-blowing, and the trip packs in a bit of everything.
Making it all the way to the top of the hills on the day in the mountains without getting off to walk, finally arriving at that amazing hotel in the middle of nowhere, and then swimming under the waterfalls at sunset.
Laz was, quite simply, the best Exodus leader I've met. You could tell instantly that he's passionate about his country, his job and cycling (and, like any Cuban, baseball!). He was very well organised, his local and historical knowledge were first class, he never tired of answering questions about Cuba, the trip itself, and his personal life, and he was sociable and friendly without being overbearing. He also understood very well the different personalities in the group and was always ready to listen and help when issues arose.
Take plenty of Imodium (most of our group needed it at some stage) and keep some loo roll with you at all times. Try to keep hold of small change for toilets and tips - you may also find it difficult to get rid of large bank notes in some places. Take an MP3 player if you want a bit of inspiration to get you up the big hills or for some of the long stretches when you find yourself on your own, and also for some of the longer bus transfers. Take enough money in UK sterling to see you through the trip (and a bit extra in case) - it's much easier and cheaper to change bank notes than to use a debit or credit card to get money, though it's possible in the larger places. If you're not a fan of plain food, take a bottle of hot sauce with you to liven up some of the dishes, especially if you're vegetarian. Take plenty of high factor suncream and SPF lipbalm - several of us managed to lose our lipbalms along the way and ended up with very sunburnt lips! We never found a shop that sold lipbalm although you can get suncream in the bigger hotels. I found it useful to have a thin long-sleeved top to cycle in one day when I had sunburnt arms. Above all, go on this trip with a very open mind - be prepared for the unexpected (random power cuts, lack of hot water or indeed any water, last minute changes to plan). There'll be a few pleasant surprises along the way as well. Brush up on your salsa skills as there'll be plenty of opportunity to try them out - knowing just a few steps will really help!
A fantastic week. Lovely hotel, food and scenery. And the spa at the end of the day was bliss. Tougher than I expected but not a problem as there was no pressure or sense of shame in being last! The food at the hotel is truly gorgeous.
Walking across a frozen lakeGluwein in the mountain hostellersThe snowy walk through the forest
The tour leader was great. He had some interesting facts and an interesting sense of time and distance! These kept us all entertained and going.I had total confidence in him.
Fill your flasks at the breakfast table from the breakfast tea/coffee otherwise it will cost from 2 euros up to 8 euros for your flask each day.