Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Gill Jacobs
Reviewed September 2018
Wonderful holiday
The Picos are a beautiful part of Spain, lush and green with limestone peaks and very quiet. Apart from on the gorge walk we saw very few people when we were walking. The hotel owners describe the hotel as a one star hotel with five star views and the views certainly are fabulous but I wouldn’t describe the hotel as one star! More as simple, homely and friendly! The food at the hotel was very good. The hotel owners, Jim and Pilar, are very good chefs and spent a great deal of time each day to produce a really tasty 4 course dinner for us which was very welcome at the end of each day. We had a lovely group and a great guide and I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes walking in beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
The beautiful scenery and wildlife - vultures, eagles and chamois!
Clear, starry skies at the hotel.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alfonso was our guide and he was lovely - caring, thoughtful and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it!
stephen Ingledew
Reviewed September 2018
go before it gets commercial
a great trip with some tough climbs. good company and great weather, thanks Exodus
Most Inspirational Moment
the long climb on the last day. 1600 meters of climbing in the day, tough but rewarding when I got to the top.
Thoughts on Group Leader
great leader, couldn't fault him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
the fitter you are the more enjoyable the holiday will be.
Steven Adcott
Reviewed September 2018
Picos revisited
This was our second trip to the Picos de Europa as we enjoyed it so much last time in 2014. It didn’t disappoint.
The walking is moderate so those with basic fitness will have no problems, you don’t return to the hotel exhausted, there is sufficient time to relax with a drink or even wander into the town for a browse before the group dinner.
The food in the hotel is really good and the owners, Jim and Pilar are hands on, cooking the food and helping with transportation and are a delight to chat with.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walks are designed to be different and the views will blow you away. To see vultures riding the thermals so close is a real treat that when the odd eagle appears it is easy to be blase.
We had a full group and 25% had experienced this trip before, which is testimony to how good it is.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alfonso was our leader, who was a stand in as the regular leader was away on a break. it is fair to say he was great. His knowledge of the area and the wildlife was astounding and his English was exemplary. His love of the outdoors and enthusiasm for nature endeared him to the group immediately.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be sensible and be prepared for adverse weather. We had a couple of rainy days and it can get a bit chilly when you are high in the mountains. All obvious and common sense really.
Hair driers are available to borrow, and don't forget your plug adaptor.
Debra Thompson
Reviewed September 2018
Fabulous trip
My husband and and I really loved this walk. The scenery every day was simply spectacular. The accomodation was very comfortable and food provided for us was top class. We had quite a small group of 7 of various nationalities and we all muddled along together very well. I found our trek leader to be very helpful with advice on what to do on days off etc. He was always encouraging along the way and informed us of points of interest, landmarks etc. I did find the walk to be quite challenging and anybody interested in doing this trek needs to have a fairly high level of fitness. I would recommend Exodus travel to my friends, expecially the Tour du Mont Blanc trek.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the top of Brevant on the last day of the walk. It had been a long, long walk up. I felt really proud that I had been able to complete the walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter Smith was a fantastic tour leader. He was “keep calm and carry on” type of character. He was encouraging and provided me with helpful hints along the way regarding the use of poles, pace and was particularly helpful to me when we had to some, what I think was scary edge walking to do. This was not my strength but I managed well with his help.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trek requires a fairly high level of fitness. Do a lot of uphill training in readiness and be assured that it won’t be enough. Be determined to finish.
Lucy Wiggins
Reviewed September 2018
Brilliant leader with spectacular walking
I went away with a friend last week and we had an amazing trip with 15 other people in our group. Our leader Alex is a real credit to Exodus Travel, he was extremely approachable, helpful and knowledgeable and made our trip incredibly enjoyable across the entire week. The scenery and walks were all spectacular and every day very varied. The hotel we stayed in was also very good and the food extremely yummy.
Most Inspirational Moment
Alex was the best leader I have had on any holiday to date and the scenery on the trip was amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The best I have had on any holiday to date. He explained so much to us on local culture and knowledge and taught us how to walk and use our poles which was very beneficial as the week went on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Poles are very beneficial -would recommend collapsible ones - mid range
Lucy Wiggins
Reviewed September 2018
Brilliant leader with spectacular walking
I went away with a friend last week and we had an amazing trip with 15 other people in our group. Our leader Alex is a real credit to Exodus Travel, he was extremely approachable, helpful and knowledgeable and made our trip incredibly enjoyable across the entire week. The scenery and walks were all spectacular and every day very varied. The hotel we stayed in was also very good and the food extremely yummy.
Most Inspirational Moment
Alex was the best leader I have had on any holiday to date and the scenery on the trip was amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The best I have had on any holiday to date. He explained so much to us on local culture and knowledge and taught us how to walk and use our poles which was very beneficial as the week went on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Poles are very beneficial -would recommend collapsible ones - mid range
ALBIE BARR
Reviewed September 2018
Puglia
great trip all round
Most Inspirational Moment
new Masseria San martino,
Thoughts on Group Leader
great guide
Advice for Potential Travellers
book it now !
Nicola Kent
Reviewed September 2018
Amazing
This was our first Exodus trip after being recommended by a couple of friends – what an amazing trip!! Absolutely loved it – our guide Martino made the holiday – highlights were Lake Garda, Venice, winery at Pegoaro, views and safe cycle paths, the food and wine of course! Can’t wait for the next adventure
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding down into Lake Garda
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastico
Advice for Potential Travellers
be prepared for all weathers - not so much daytime casual clothes as we went from off the bike, shower and out for dinner - couple of insect bikes - keep a diary and you pack so much in!!
Rob Rogers
Reviewed September 2018
Sardinia ticked all of the boxes
From the initial booking of the holiday to arrival in Sardinia, from the first greeting of our Exodus Rep to the final goodbye, Exodus delivered.
We were well fed (Italian like to feed you, and you’d certainly not go hungry at Hotel S’adde), we were organised, informed and cared for. Our Exodus Rep was knowledgeable of the area, he had scoped out restaurants, bars and gelato establishments and was available to assist and make our trip relaxing and enjoyable.
Sardinia delivered on many fronts too, exciting landscapes, mountain tracks, beaches and caves, boat trips, wine tasting and local cuisine – it has something for all.
For us the holiday was made memorable because of the location and because of the group of people also on the trip, always someone interesting to talk to.
So well done Exodus, another excellent holiday delivered – in the immortal words of Arnold Schwarzenegger “I’ll be back”
Most Inspirational Moment
The landscape
The local people -warm and friendly
The local wine - great tasting and plenty of it
Neil Lawson
Reviewed September 2018
Good trip
Enjoyable trip. The cycling was tough, but enjoyable and mostly on good, quiet roads. Albania was a pleasant surprise, not appreciably different from many neighbouring countries. The organisation and support was slick. Got to see and stay at places in the country that you wouldn’t normally see a regular tourist. As the country is relatively inexpensive, I was a shame more meals were not included, though these were done as a group at exra cost and worked well.
Most Inspirational Moment
The last day was especially tough cycling, completing the challenge was satisfying.