Most Inspirational Moment
Descending into a steep sided valley with views of Mount Veronica
Thoughts on Group Leader
Helpful and informative.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a rough trek at high altitude
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Andes
Challenging but an experience of treking in remote, dramatic landscape aay from the 21st century!
Fantastic Fun in Finland
We had the most amazing week at the logging lodge with Elina. What a huge variety of activities to try out. Our 16 and 18 year old daughters loved it too, particularly the dog sledding day and the downhill skiing in Ruka. Cooking pancakes and sausages over a fire was also a highlight. Elina was knowledgable, friendly and inclusive. Would really recommend to families with a sense of adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
Dig sledding
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Try everything. Take your sense of adventure. All equipment provided was more than adequate.,
Fantastic Fun in Finland
We had the most amazing week at the logging lodge with Elina. What a huge variety of activities to try out. Our 16 and 18 year old daughters loved it too, particularly the dog sledding day and the downhill skiing in Ruka. Cooking pancakes and sausages over a fire was also a highlight. Elina was knowledgable, friendly and inclusive. Would really recommend to families with a sense of adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
Dig sledding
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Try everything. Take your sense of adventure. All equipment provided was more than adequate.,
So much included
This was my first trip outside of Europe, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to step outside their travel comfort-zone and immerse themselves in a completely different culture. This particular itinerary is excellent, as you visit a wide array of landscapes and landmarks. An important consideration is that China is changing so fast. If you go now you can still see both the old and the new side-by-side, which is really interesting. It is also the sort of place where for all but the most intrepid I think it’s necessary to go on an organised tour with a guide to translate/explain/direct everything and drivers to navigate the road system.
Most Inspirational Moment
It's so hard to choose. I think it would have to be visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing. This was the very heart of a civilization, and I was amazed by the size of the complex and the richness of meaning behind all of its structures and components.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leon was incredible. He was exceptionally well organised and knowledgeable. He never seemed to tire and always had the energy to answer extra questions and arrange extra trips out. He made each person in the group feel valued as an individual, and always acted in a calm and professional manner.
Advice for Potential Travellers
1. In the words of a local guide, China is having a 'toilet revolution'! There are a surprisingly large number of public toilets available at frequent intervals, though bring your own loo roll and hand sanitiser. 2. Don't underestimate the VISA process. It is far more involved than for most countries, and UK travellers will have to visit a national centre to get their fingerprints taken. (From word of mouth in our group, the Edinburgh and Manchester centres were easier to deal with than the London centre, which is busier. I'm not sure about the Belfast centre). 3. Pack a range of clothing (in layers). As the distances travelled are huge, the climate will change a lot through the trip. 4. All the hotels we stayed in had both American-style and Australian-style plug sockets in the rooms, so either of those travel adaptors would be fine. 5. ATMs are available at frequent intervals throughout the trip, so although you will be expected to pay for most things in cash, you don't need to bring all of it in advance.
Brillian introduction to Greece!
Had an amazing holiday island hopping with Thanos as our inspiring leader. The three islands were so different in character to each other (Naxos = relaxed/laidback / Santorini = busy/picture postcardish / Paros = picturesque mountain villages and pathways). Loved the holiday!
Most Inspirational Moment
The perfection of buildings, statues and even ruins which were thousands of years old and in many cases still being used or incorporated within slighly newer buildings. Our current buildings are not made to last!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thanos is amazing. He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about all things Greek: culture; food; botanical; history and world affair. He delighted in sharing his country and seemed to gain in energy and enthusiasim as the week progressed. Thanos was a firm leader who successfully herded his group on and off the ferries without anyone or luggage going astray.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We went on this holiday in April and the weather was colder than I hoped or planned. In Paros it sank to 11C and that did feel cold but overall was very good when we were on our walks. If you go at that time of year take waterproofs!
Finnish Wilderness Week 14th-28th
I really enjoyed the trip and it was Greta to see the transition from winter to spring as we were the last trip of the season. The most enjoyable part was the husky ride, so much I went twice. But also, Elina and Ismo really took care to make sure we enjoyed Finnish traditions, and we cooked pancakes and bread on an open fire as well as quinzee building and first aid in the wildness.
I would definitely recommend this trip of you want a jam packed holiday and to tick off a few things from your bucket list.
The guides are fantastic and you really feel a sense of being in the wilderness, especially of you are staying in the loggers lodge
Most Inspirational Moment
Do selling and baking bread on the fire
Thoughts on Group Leader
Elina was fantastic, so friendly and knowledgeable, she loves the first and nature and is so open minded. Ismo who helped her was also fantastic and he had a lot of knowledge about Finnish traditions and nature
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't expect 5 star accomodation as one of the people did when I went, she was shocked, bit I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting mountain hut standard
Excellent trek
As expected, an excellent trek. Fantastic scenery; lovely insight in to Nepali villages and epic mountains!
Most Inspirational Moment
Managing to get our select group of ’Trevor’s Angels’ to the top of Kala Patar!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. He was extremely personable and knowledgable but also very aware of how we were all doing. At the slightest sign of anyone not being 100% , he would check how they were doing.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely get your visa beforehand - we did the online bit but still had a huge wait. The only way to avoid the wait is to send passport off for visa in UK. Sadly, if others in the group don’t you will still have to wait but outside! Stock up on anything that will help counteract the Khumbu cough - lemsips, throat sweets ...
Check small print
+wadi rum trekking awesome
-felt obliged to tip
-dietary medical needs not conveyed to chef
– sleeping bag provided was broken & not suitable season
– Mena & Petra palace less than suitable abodes
+ Guide Abdullah was awesome
– chef & Tool did well despite resources in dessert
Most Inspirational Moment
Final camp realising last time needed to assemble own tent
Thoughts on Group Leader
Good but aware / keen to keep us together even in last 48 hours
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take: Gaitors Ear plugs Eye mask Head torch Dead Sea neoprene booties Compeed & variations Buy Arab scarf in event of sand storms Take Jordanian dinards £150 circa. Expect to spend £100. Dessert freezing at night.
Nile cruise
Fantastic holiday from start to finish. Very well organized. Fantastic tour guide Ahmed. Nothing was too much trouble. Brilliant fellow travellers. Fun filled packed days. Saw amazing sites. Gina pyramids. Valley of the kings. Etc. Fantastic accommodation. Food really good. Amazing experience. Thank you Exodus and a massive thanks to Ahmed.
Most Inspirational Moment
Valley of the kings.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Great fun. Looked after every member of the group.
Perfect blend of nature and history
Unreal trip. First ever trekking holiday I have been on and it was perfect. Literally can’t say a bad word about this trip. From the amazing scenery, challenging walks, watching active volcanos do its thing to the culture and history of Sicily itself, couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
The group were inspirational, Benoit our guide, knowledgeable and passionate about showing us all the highlights possible and making sure we were having a great time.
Perfect intro into trekking and hiking.
Most Inspirational Moment
Summiting Stromboli. We got to the top and unfortunately cousin cover prevented us from seeing the lava eruptions. After 45 minutes of trying out luck just as we were leaving the cloud suddenly went and we got to see the full show! It was amazing to watch.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Benoit was amazing. Knew his stuff, showed us all the best bits every day and was very passionate about the country and his job.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Things will always go wrong on these trips like buses not turning up on time, getting up early after going to bed late. Well worth those small sacrifices.