Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to single one out.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great leadership qualities.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect plenty of heat in September.
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Great Week's Hiking in Andalucia
I loved everything about this trip: the blue skies, the heat, the fabulous scenery, the lovely Cortijo Rosario and the wide variety of interesting trails. The leader Michael was top class all round: attentive to everyone’s individual needs, knowledgeable and passionate in telling us all there was to know about the landscapes we walked through and super conscious on safety. The itinerary succeeded brilliantly in showing the charms of the local environment as well as the more spectacular highlights such as the Caminito del Rey through the El Chorro Gorge. Evening meals were exceptionally tasty and varied and all eaten outdoors on a patio overlooking the olive groves. Everyone got on happily with Michael and with one another. I would strongly recommend this trip to other Exodus fans.
Remote hiking and stunning wildflowers
Challenging point-to-point remote hiking trails (partly due to terrain and partly due to temperatures in June/July), with no rest day. Staying in local guest houses and upgraded shepherd huts was great and the locally produced food wonderful. The region is quiet; scenery fantastic and if you like wildflowers, this is a must trip for you.
Most Inspirational Moment
Alpine meadows and wildflowers! I was blown away. Farming communities and traditions. The homemade food and hospitality at Sylbice Huts and hosts at the shepherd village of Milisevac were so friendly and served amazing food (in fact there was too much!). Treks to the Hrid Lake reflections with alpine newts and to stunning Jezerca glacial lakes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bledi's military background ensured smooth, organised trekking with water breaks. His communication skills were excellent and he has a very good knowledge of the region. I read other reviews saying that there wasn't much of a tour in Tirana. Well, Bledi gave a navigational tour that included ample information of the history and culture. The only area of expertise he lacked was wildflowers so if you love wildflowers, have access to an ID app or get a book. I actually think that Exodus should support the guides with these on this trip (it's similar to wildlife and safari tours when there is usually access to reference books).
Advice for Potential Travellers
The old converted shepherd huts have been upgraded and bedding is provided so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag during the summer months. A single sheet was enough at times, especially as you're sharing a room with 3-5 others. During rainy seasons, walking poles would be a must as even when it's dry, there are some sections and ridges when poles can give you that extra bit of support. Take plenty of snacks including fresh apples and dried fruit as there is a lack of fruit during the trip. Eat a good breakfast as you only get sandwiches for lunch and use a sandwich box (this should be added to all trekking trip notes, when a picnic is provided, under optional equipment) . I used a steri pen for most of my water although on a few occasions I didn't bother as the fresh mountain water was so nice. Most people didn't treat the water and were fine. Avoid the hotel sauna as 4 of the group including the leader got a 24 hr norovirus.
Walking in Cappadocia
All in all, an enjoyable trip with a very friendly group. Really interesting place to visit from a historical and geological point of view. As expected, the scenery is amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
The hot air balloon ride.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable about the area (particularly history, geography, restaurants) and well able to adapt the walks to fit with the different weather conditions and fitness levels of the group. Only two minor criticisms: 1) Unlike on previous trips, we were not given the leader's mobile number, which could have posed difficulties for those who were unable to join the day's walk for any reason and needed assistance. 2) The leader tended to walk a long way out in front of the rest of the group on walks during the trip. This was occasionally problematic given the difficulty that less able members of the group faced with some of the descents in this area (i.e steep sections with loose gravel and sand).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for how exhausting the heat can be when walking in Cappadocia. Walks are not particularly long but there are some tricky descents. Also due to the heat there are no packed lunches on this trip so watch out for the tourist lunch buffets - two of the group suffered bad gastric bugs.
Regimented and over ambitious tour
This tour tries to squeeze too much in order to combine the Rockies and the coast, when in reality the two should be visited separately. This tour should be ditched as a badly conceived concoction. Accommodation was frequently substandard and, on one occasion, overcrowded. In addition, the cramped minibus was very uncomfortable for the long journeys involved. Unless Exodus sorts all this out I would recommend you avoid this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were some really great experiences, like the glacier walk and the orca boat trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good and extremely hard working and concern for the needs of the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip falls well below the standards I would expect of Exodus.
Excellent Adventure
Like most Exodus trips this is fast paced and is an adventure rather than a holiday. We covered a lot of miles but it was worth it for the diversity of experiences and the chance to see so much of the wonderful country of Morocco.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being in the village in the high atlas was amazing. Walking in, staying in the beautiful Kasbah Oliver, waking to the sound of the call to prayer echoing down the valley, trekking up the valley with the sound of running water and local people with their mules passing us and going about their daily lives, and of course the hammam experience were all unforgettable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alli was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was always available and checking that everyone was fine. He told us so much about Moroccan history and culture and he was such fun too. A wonderful ambassador for his country.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for short turn arounds and early starts (though not every day). Particularly after the overnight in the desert camp.
CANADA WILDLIFE AND VANCOUVER ISLAND
THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAVELLING AS YOU STATED BUT THE BUS WAS ONLY JUST BIG ENOUGH FOR 13 TRAVELLERS. tHE ACCOMMODATION WAS MOSTLY VERY GOOD..WE WERE ALL DISAPPOINTED BY THE ABSENCE OF WILDLIFE IN SOME AREAS SUCH AS BELL A CCOLA.
Most Inspirational Moment
SEEING THE MAJESTIC ROCKY MOUNTAINS CLOSE UP
Thoughts on Group Leader
MARIE WAS VERY EFFICIENT AND HARD WORKING.
Advice for Potential Travellers
BE PREPARED FOR SOME EARLY STARTS AND LONG DAYS TRAVELLING
An excellent trip
We had a brilliant week – fantastic scenery, a great group and an excellent and enthusiastic guide in Veriano.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing up Monte Tre Calli and seeing the view along the coast and to Capri for the first time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Veriano was a great guide with excellent local knowledge and boundless enthusiasm.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You need a good level of fitness as the walking is undulating, with lots of steps (mostly down) and it is made trickier in the heat.
Great trip
This was a great holiday . Andrea was an excellent guide , we visited some really interesting places on and off the beaten track.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving in Matera
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - nothing was too much trouble and he knew so much about the local area.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it
Superb Spanish Walking
A truly excellent week! This trip takes you to a relatively unexplored but beautiful mountainous area of Spain – most days we met no-one. The scenery was spectacular – stunning limestone cliffs, sea views, olive groves and traditional villages. Our guide was exceptional – Jose shared his local passion for the area he’s grown up in; whilst also deepening our own appreciation of the area with his wealth of social, cultural and historical knowledge.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to pick one - but the combination of glorious views out to the sea, some exciting walking, tasting fresh figs and carob off the trees, and the lovely fragrance of rosemary and pines along the trails: all stand out as memorable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As mentioned, Jose's enthusiasm, expertise and efficiency made the trip a particularly enjoyable experience. He really did go above and beyond in terms of dedication. For example, even on the free day, he helped me plan my own local walk, source the relevant map and sorted out a drop off and pick up too. The local version of paella he cooked on the final night was a real highlight too!
A broad introduction to western Canada
The highlights of this trip speak for themselves and were excellent – we particularly enjoyed Maligne Gorge near Jasper, walking at Lake Louise, walking on Athabasca Glacier, the ferry from Bella Coola to Vancouver Island, the raft trip, the whale watching trip and the optional sea kayaking. However, Canada is vast, so don’t underestimate the time you spend travelling. There are a number of VERY long days in the minibus, which can be quite cramped if it is full to capacity. With a maximum of 2 nights stay in any one location, you are always either unpacking or packing, and with various early starts it is quite a tiring holiday. What it does do is give you a great overview of this area of the Rockies and Vancouver Island. There were some great locations worthy of spending more time in, perhaps in future
Most Inspirational Moment
Spending time with wild Orca off the coast of Vancouver Island. The weather was calm and the sea was flat - it was absolutely magical seeing the long dorsal fins break the surface of the water
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marie-Josee was great- we think this was a hard trip for a tour guide- it was a full two weeks with long drives, cooking and food preparation, but she was brilliant, well organised and helpful. We encountered a problem at the Nimpo Lake lodges- initially 8 of us were booked into one lodge, and although technically there were 8 beds, the group sleeping, seating and bathroom facilities were not really big enough (perhaps they would have been suitable for a family group). Marie-Josee listened to the group's comments and got another 2 rooms organised as soon as she could.