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4.7 out of 5

Rebecca Sullivan

Reviewed July 2023

Highlights of the Dolomites

This was by far one of the best trips I have been on. Hiking the Dolomites is challenging, but the hikes chosen gave us spectacular views and I highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys a challenging hike. We had 19 hikers, 6 from the USA and 13 from the UK. EVERYONE got along. We all talked with different group members all day long.

Most Inspirational Moment

The spectacular views, being out in the fresh air and just taking in the panoramic views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jenny Smith was our group leader, and she was the quide I hiked with daily. She was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, let us know exactly what to expect each day and had a great sense of humor. She was patient, wanted us to have a wonderful hike and talked with everyone. She was very easy to talk to and she was enjoyable to spend the day with. She also made sure we knew what was available to us on our day off and how to get there. She is incredible fit and made sure everyone felt safe with the challenging parts of the hikes. When one of the hikers slipped, she was right there to help out.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need to be in good shape. The views are simply amazing.

Caroline Bissell

Reviewed July 2023

Amazing

This trip is suitable for all regardless of canoeing or camping experience. The proximity to the wildlife is far superior to any previous safari’s I have been on. The pace was relaxed, excellent comping equipment, great guide, good food and scenery/wildlife was amazing

Most Inspirational Moment

The sunrises and sunsets - beautiful

Thoughts on Group Leader

Put our safety and wellbeing first, but was always happy to laugh and joke with us :-)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy it

Alice A

Reviewed July 2023

The Moonstone Trek

The organisation was faultless and the trip was superb, and fully thought through to make it as rewarding as possible. The standard of the guide – Cesar Smith – was top class.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Moonstone Trek (before joining the Inca trail section).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cesar Smith (â€˜Smithyâ€™) went above and beyond in his efforts - for example when our train was delayed and would have meant a short visit to Manchu Picchu, he managed to get us on to an earlier train. He was relaxed and friendly and very happy to be around, but at the same time completely professional, sorting out every issue promptly and attending to every detail to make our trip go smoothly. He knew everything, was patient and so polite, and dealt with everyoneâ€™s needs, without being overbearing or officious. He is a lovely person, and a top class guide.

John F

Reviewed July 2023

The Moonstone Trek

The trip organisation ticketing advice and most importantly our individual guide were exceptional good. The route was indeed challenging trekking in the high Andes up to 4,650metres altitude. Our guide Smithy was calm professional and very knowledgeable. The crew and pack animals made the trip possible. Food and water were provided in ample measure along with every camp. This trip along the Moonstone trail was fantastic with such awesome views of the Andes. A truly wonderful experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Mountains the people the Inca skills in stone building in extraordinary locations,

Thoughts on Group Leader

Smithy was a fantastic guide always helpful and able to keep a good pace even when some in the group were struggling. He was good company with a huge amount of local knowledge

Michael N

Reviewed July 2023

The Moonstone Trek

Great itinerary and excellent guide

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 3 of Moonstone tree element and Trek up to Manchu Pickup Sun gate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

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Charles Nager

Reviewed July 2023

Porto to Lisbon ride.

The ride, accommodations, and dining were superb. Armando Nava is an excellent guide who provided many insights along the way. Beautiful ocean towns and ocean sights. There was a nice north to south tailwind for the whole ride; you would not want to do it in the other direction! The Level 2 designation is appropriate. Porto, Lisbon, and Nazare are fascinating towns (cities) . Highly recommend.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Big wave museum in Nazare

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armando Nava is excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect to swim. The Atlantic is very cold.

Charlotte Parker

Reviewed July 2023

Awe inspiring

You start this trip in Trogir, a 10 minute bus ride from Split airport, and no matter what time you arrive on the first day you are sure to recieve a warm welcome! The accommodation throughout the trip is excellent. Staying mainly in small family run hotels/ b&bs but a larger hotel chain in Lapad Bay in Dubrovnik. Vanja our tour leader was exceptional. She made she we were all clear on the itinerary and had us all organised for the transfers and group activities. There’s a great mix of organised fun, and time to explore or relax as desired. Everywhere you go in Croatia there seems to be another incredible view or piece of history . Throughly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore Croatia. My top tips: take cash, and quite a lot of it! No-where really takes card so we all had a dash to ATMs which charge around 5 euros a time. If you’re planning on walking up Montokuc ( which is optional) take sturdy walking shoes and poles will be helpful. Get the 3 day dubrovnik pass! Saves you a fortune in dubrovnik and it’ll save you a lot of time getting the bus ( included in the pass) between the hotel and the old town.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walling around the walls of Ston and Old town Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island, Korcula and Trogir Old towns at sunset

Thoughts on Group Leader

Literally the best! Cannot fault Vanja. She made us all feel safe and welcome and was very knowledgeable about the tour, croatia and all the locals. We love our Mama Duck!

Advice for Potential Travellers

My top tips: take cash, and quite a lot of it! No-where really takes card so we all had a dash to ATMs which charge around 5 euros a time. If you're planning on walking up Montokuc ( which is optional) take sturdy walking shoes and poles will be helpful. Get the 3 day dubrovnik pass! Saves you a fortune in dubrovnik and it'll save you a lot of time getting the bus ( included in the pass) between the hotel and the old town.

Lynne Corder

Reviewed July 2023

Great trip

A great holiday. Lots of variety. Small group. Great guide. Would recommend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the baby elephants playing together.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was a really great guide. Very knowledgeable. Great sense of humour. One of the best guides I’ve had on trips. Very organised. Always ready to help out.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take cash for optional trips. Can be paid in pounds or dollars.

John Williams

Reviewed July 2023

Good Trip all round

First trip with Exodus Travel. All went pretty much as we expected anbd we had an overall enjoyable experience. Hotel due Torri – set up above Amalfi means you need to do a 40 minute trip down to Amalfi – to get to the various places visited by boat ( Minori – Positano – Capri ) Visits to Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum are all done by bus ( or minibus ). On our free day we grouped together and got a minibus to Sorrento – 8 people around 300 euros The Hotel was OK . All staff were pleasant and friendly Room, had Air con , a Safe, En Suite – and we had a nice Balcony. We would never normally opt for 3* but were pleasantly surprised overall. Breakfast was reasonable – selection of hot / cold / fruit yoghurt etc and a coffee machine Evening Meals – taken in a large room – split into one long table for each trip group. 3 or 4 groups most evenings No atmosphere in the dining room – all felt very impersonal but I guess it served its purpose. Long tables – 3 courses most evenings – albeit a bit repetitive ( lots of pasta ) The Pizza evening was an exception – with as much freshly made pizza as you could eat. Wine is around 3 euros per glass for house red – which we liked. Carafe around 6 Euros from memory. Pizza making and pasta making demos were enjoyed by most people. Drinks area outside by the pool – where the groups met each evening before dinner – Cocktails circa 7 euros each but were OK

Most Inspirational Moment

Capri was excellent - don't miss the Chairlift to Anacapri - amazing views from the top of the Island.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Overall Eduardo was a very knowledgeable Guide with a great - if dry - sense of humour. We both liked him and shared a lot of laughs with him. Not all in our group would agree - a few issues with people wanting to change plans left a bit of an atmosphere. One of our group left without telling him - part way around the Path of the Gods - which was not fair to Eduardo who has to account for all in the group - so we understood why he was unhappy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is as described a good way to see "The Highlights " of the Amalfi coast without excessive walking required. Plenty of time to walk around each of the places visited. We spoke to others who did the more strenuous walking trip - some found it too difficult and wished they had been on our trip - as they didnt get to see Capri and have as much free time to enjoy the places visited due to the extra walking involved.

David Martin

Reviewed July 2023

A very enjoyable trip

The holiday is based in Bomerano-Agerola, up in the hills above Amalfi. This means it’s away from the tourist crowds of the coast and cooler as well. The hotel is a friendly family-run establishment with good, though fairly small rooms that, in places could do with some refurbishment (like the slightly odd and unreliable means of flushing the toilet!). Meals are provided in the large dining room and are mostly very good, though perhaps a bit heavy on carbohydrate. E.g. on one day we started with a pasta salad, followed by a pasta dish and then a main course containing potatoes. The walks are good, though the long descents on staircases became something of a joke in our group. There are some wonderful views and there is considerable variety from day to day.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had always wanted to visit Pompeii, so the day visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii was a highlight. The walk around the crater of Vesuvius was really special, though quite scary at times. I was glad of walking poles and strong boots. We all returned covered in grit and volcanic ash.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide was excellent in most respects. He had clearly taken time to explore the whole area very thoroughly and took us on paths that some of the other groups missed. He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave us sensible advice when there were options. E.g. he warned us that the island of Capri is very touristy so those who chose to visit on the day off knew what to expect (and still enjoyed it). His instructions to the group were not always as clear as they could have been, which led to confusion on a couple of occasions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

1. The trip notes advise long trousers for walking. There was only one walk (the walk to Amalfi) where the undergrowth, for a short distance, had the potential to scratch legs. The weather was too hot for long trousers and most of us walked quite happily in shorts. 2. The notes also advise proper walking boots and walking poles. In both cases I would strongly agree. Walking boots with ankle support help to protect against twisted ankles and worse on the uneven ground and walking poles support where the ground is unstable. Also, for those with weak knees (like me) up to 50% of your weight can be transferred to poles. 3. For anyone travelling, like us, by train to Italy this is an invaluable website: https://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm.

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