Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing base camp
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very competent. Made us feel completely at ease despite tough altitude conditions
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a steripen.
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Mr
Very good trek.
Amazing guides
Steps galore!
The villages of the Cinque Terre are remarkable, clinging to the cliff edge by magic.
Reaching them along the coastal paths involves walking busy routes with LOTS of
vertical steps. Achievable as long as the walk leader allows time for enough drink breaks
and the fact that it is very easy to get caught behind a slower group so time to re-group
is vital. The walk to Portofino was nice, quite a short day so a good break between visiting
the Cinque Terre. Without the excellent train service serving this region this trip wouldn’t
work. An interesting tour with varied nationalities and personalities
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the Cinque from a boat
Thoughts on Group Leader
A hasty leader and a little rude at times but knew the area well enough
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be advised that the steps on the coastal path to the Cinque Terre villages are uneven and steep. Walking poles were essential for the descents. Take plenty of snacks and water
Jordan was great - the cycling was not!!
We loved Jordan! The itinerary was very good – we got to see and do a lot in our week, a great variety of sights and experiences. Having been on several cycling holidays (with Exodus and other companies) we thought we knew what to expect. We did NOT expect the first 2 rides to be all fast downhill (with the exception of the last couple of miles) on bikes with terrible brakes. I like to earn a downhill and whizzing downwards concentrating on where I was going meant that I didn’t really appreciate the view and the bad brakes made it hard work! The 3rd ride was truly awful but not normal itinerary ride so no comment. At last, the 4th ride was as we expected – some up, some down, lovely views, camels running down the road in front of us, a baby donkey running alongside us and a picnic at the end of the ride, perfect! The last ride was just a short, flat and fairly boring ride to the desert camp. The cycling element also made some of the other things a bit rushed. On the whole the cycling felt a bit ‘tacked on’ and not a cohesive part of the trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Petra - it was more amazing than we anticipated. Floating in the Dead Sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wael was great - informative, well organised, good natured and funny!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take the 'Week in Jordan' trip as you'll see exactly the same things (plus a bit more!) and take another one of Exodus' excellent cycling trips if you want to pedal!!! You'll have plenty of activity with all the miles of walking at Petra and the swimming at the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Trip of a Lifetime - Everest Base Camp Trek
This had been on my bucket list for a while and it didn’t disappoint! Absolutely breathtaking scenery, exciting trekking and a wonderful culture. I’m so glad I booked with Exodus as the whole experience, from start to finish, was organised and managed to perfection. Don’t find an excuse not to do this, just do it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at Base Camp was an incredible feeling, and the ascent of Kala Patthar the next day, whilst tough, gave the most impressive views of the Everest range.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader, Pasang Bomjan, was flawless throughout. He was very professional, extremely knowledgeable and the group felt very safe in his hands.
Advice for Potential Travellers
My advice would be to not underestimate the challenge - at the highest altitudes the trekking is tough, even if you are fit. Otherwise, just do it!
Sicilian Volcanoes
Really enjoyed this holiday. Very varied, with excellent walking experiences, combined with plenty of downtime, and the chance to sample the local cuisine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting up Stromboli, watching fireworks from the volcano on two successive days, one up close and personal and then yomping down 500m in the dark. Spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can be dusty!
Great Varied Trip
Great trip if you want a combination of wildlife and scenery. The camping was comfortable, campsites generally good, some suberbly located.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sesriem Sand Dunes, Vic Falls helicopter flight, Chobe evening game drive where we saw lions,giraffes,elephants, hippos,impalas, springboks, baboons, amongst others in 3 hours !
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrew was terrific : made the trip that much more enjoyable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Previous advice about a washing line with hooks was very useful.
Wild Sri Lanka
This was a wonderful trip that certainly lived up to its promise of plenty of wildlife encounters. Sri Lanka is stunningly beautiful and has a lovely relaxed vibe.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many - a blue whale popping up in front of our boat, the stunning scenery, the friendly people, the narrow streets of Galle and the pristine beaches
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had a leader, Kingsley and a naturalist, Sunil. Both made sure we were well informed without being intrusive and were great company throughout the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are British take Stirling to change at the airport (loads of change bureaus as you leave). Don't change heaps because it's really easy to use atms as you go along and every hotel took credit cards for settling bills. Don't bother packing beach towels - every hotel had pool /beach towels for you to use. Pack light - you will be living in shorts and t-shirts as it is so hot and humid. An umbrella is useful for a sudden downpour or as a parasol. In Talalla have lunch on the beach at the seafood hut - it looks basic but the food was fabulous.
Beautiful but brutal (on the legs)
A whirl wind trip with amazing memories! Amazing scenery, welcoming locals, a fun group and a mountain worth conquering!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Making it to the top!! The altitude on such a short trip (up and down the mountain) does play a factor on this trip, so making it to the top felt a huge achievement. The views were breath taking, literally!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Aziz was an excellent leader - very well organised, calm and coped well with a large group with differing abilities/needs. Aziz also had an excellent team around him, we were well looked after by the full team and the food was fantastic (both in terms of quality and quantity).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Even though this is just a weekend trip, don't underestimate how exhausting it will be. My fitness levels were ok but I would have enjoyed this trip a little more had I trained a wee bit more beforehand. That said, everyone had sore legs the day after the climb, it's a long ascent/descent day! Change money at the airport in Marrakech (after security but before going through to landside) as you can't change money at the hotel. Or use ATMs near hotel (which we did without any issues). Consider doing the trip in early April to get the chance to climb on snow (without it being full on winter) for me having to use crampons added to the fun of the trip.
A great achievement
April is too early for this trip as it is still their winter season. Some boats etc are not running and we did end up cycling in snow one day!
However we really enjoyed the week, we were very proud of our cycling achievement. There are occasional short hills to get the heart going but mostly this trip is all on flat good quality cycle paths.
The hotels are mostly very good quality and where dinners were provided these were good. 4 courses was a bit much to be honest. We paid single supplements and the rooms in Konstanz and Friedrichshafen were small. In particular the Friedrichshafen hotel is inadequate- our rooms were cell- like with single beds up against the wall, nowhere to sit and a view of a wall. It was a bit depressing especially as the downstairs is very dark and oppressive. Really a come down after the other hotels.
Most Inspirational Moment
The mountain scenery is stunning.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A bit of German helps! Not all railway employees etc were all that helpful. Be aware that the hotel in Friedrichshafen requires you to pay for drinks etc as you go along as you cannot charge to your room. When we ate out in Konstanz we were a bit taken aback that they didn't take cards. Doing the trip over 10 days helps as the rest days help recovery. Even though we went before the summer we found lots of things to do.
Cycling in puglia and matera
Beyond expectation in all ways, culture, food, architecture, and a guide that was simply perfect and a credit to the company
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the wonderful cities and the pleasurable cycling combined with a guide second to none
Thoughts on Group Leader
It would not be possible to find a better guide. Marinella was attentive, had a great knowledge of history and culture and a great sense of humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
Request Marinella and book today