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4.7 out of 5

Suzanne watt

Reviewed November 2016

Inca trail

Wonderful trip, really. I had planned to walk the trail for a few years but was worried about my level of fitness. It was fine however. Others in the group struggled more but even those with no experience of walking at all managed to complete the trail and were well supported by our tour guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say, it was just amazing. The last night of camping on the trail was in a high camp over looking ruins and with the most amazing views and changing skies.... Reaching the top of dead widows pass felt like such an achievement and the view was stunning. I might have shed the odd tear but don't tell anyone......

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great guy. I think its a very difficult trip to arrange given the different levels of fitness of people on it however he was supportive and fun to have around.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trail itself was quite cold so make sure you take layers. You are, of course, limited in what can be taken on the trail itself so make sure you have light weight cold weather clothes. Walking poles are absolutely essential as coming down from Dead Widows pass is murder on the knees! Take a blow up cushion too as they weren't provided with the sleeping bags. If you have your own inflatable sleeping mat, consider taking it along. The ones provided were not very reliable and its very cold if they deflate on you overnight.....

Nicola Handcock

Reviewed November 2016

Walking in Madeira

A week of fabulous walks in mountainous terrain, with a well earned free day at the end of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing to the highest peak on the island, in beautiful clear weather, and seeing Madeira falling away to the distant sea beneath us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great fun and very much a part of the group. He was able to change plans for us when the weather on the first day was so stormy that the scheduled walk had to be abandoned, and you have never seen anyone be on the scene so quickly whenever anyone slipped on the path. He was a big part of the holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take walking poles - while the uphills are steep and tougher than expected, the downs are far more treacherous and seem to go on forever! It rains a lot in Madeira!

Karen Proudfoot

Reviewed November 2016

Excellent trip to Vietnam

My first experience of Exodus was amazing! I was hesitant as a single traveler in a group but it was great. The group were really good fun. We had a brilliant itinerary with cycling, kayaking, boat trip, train & plane trips and an overnight in a local house where our guide showed us how to make Vietnamese food. I loved the variety. Every day was different.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the cycling through the busy city then into the rural roads and paddy fields to a local market. Also staying overnight in a local house on the Mekong delta was really lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was Danh the happy Buddha. He was great! Very funny and informative and took us to some interesting restaurants.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The overnight train trip was hard. We shared 4 to a compartment. Many of us didn't sleep that night.

Timothy Lewis

Reviewed November 2016

Sand and rocks

It was only after my first few steps into the desert that I remembered how much I dislike walking on soft, moveable sand, but I guess that is to be expected in the desert! The chef worked miracles to produce huge portions of tasty food, seemingly out of nothing. The downside at the camp sites (for three nights) was the lack of a mess tent and somewhere to sit comfortably (we sat on cushions in a square around the fire, with no back support), and the toilet facilities: ladies to the left, gents to the right, dig your own hole and cover it up with sand. Ironically the longest day of the whole trek was the tour of Petra (20km). This is a hugely impressive place, tombs and houses hewn out of the solid rock and approached through a narrow canyon. We were taken past/into all the main sites, then returned by way of the High Place of Sacrifice, from which you get a stunning view of the whole site, but the downside was being constantly hassled by people trying to sell you things, and having to leap out of the way of passing pony and trap combinations, and passing camels. The hotels in Amman and Petra were fine, although it would have been good to know that the one in Amman was ‘dry’

Most Inspirational Moment

The highlight of the trek for me was the two hour scramble to the rock bridge near the top of Jebel Burdah (which the trip notes had implied was a brief scramble at the end to get to the bridge), returning the same way. Seeing and hearing about various aspects of Lawrence of Arabia's life was very interesting too. And the Turkish bath in Petra/Wadi Moussa is highly recommended!

Thoughts on Group Leader

We trekked for 50km in a strange, lunar landscape, with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide, Zuhair Alzou'bi, who was a fantastic story teller, a great skill to have when you are sitting found the camp fire at night with nothing else to do. I have nominated him as tour leader of the year.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't go if you don't like sand! Personally I much prefer mountains, but the trip was a last minute replacement for a trek through the Simien mountains in Ethiopia and I'm glad I did it for the experience of the desert it gave me

Mary Wild

Reviewed November 2016

A Week in Jordan

Very interesting week. Gave me a feeling of what the country is all about and a better perspective on the Middle East countries in general.

Most Inspirational Moment

Snorkelling in the Red Sea. The coral reef and the fish were an unexpected delight. Very good boat trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was very informative when he wanted to be. Obviosly very knowledeable but I think sufffreing from tourist fatigue. Some days I felt that he was just giving the blurb as he had done a million times before with no desire to promote a discussion or answer questions

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont go to the 'Dinner at a Bedoin House' - just a nice earner for Sami and his mate.Huge price for a plate of rice and gristly lamb. Also make your own plans instead of the group Turkish bath as you will get individualised service. The facilities are not designed for 15 people at a time . Several of the group dinners were also backhanders to mates I think.

Hazel Kilner

Reviewed November 2016

Walking, history, food and wine.

Having never visited the heel of Italy, we had little idea of what to expect. What a delight! The combination of pleasant walking in interesting countryside, historic sites, good food and wine, and a superb guide
made a perfect holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Al fresco picnics on walks, magically produced from a rucksack, and delightfully presented right down to the oil and vinegar for the salads!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marinella is a group leader par excellence. She believes in going the extra mile, and it shows. She loves to share knowledge of her local area, and to make sure all her group has the best possible experience. Nothing phases her. Her hard work, personality, sense of humour and professionalism make her the perfect guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Remember to pack insect repellent amd antihistamine cream for the walks.

Sarah Hoelting

Reviewed November 2016

Sarah

Wonderful trip – still not perfect (since it was only the fourth one) .. but getting there

Most Inspirational Moment

Ranomafana - the rain forest

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armel is a great tour leader and had everything under control at all times - he did a brilliant job. Excellent knowledge about the flora and fauna - knew every path and supplied us with lots of snacks (from the kitty).

Advice for Potential Travellers

1) Pack lots of disinfection spray 2) Sun factor 50 3) Pack antivomiting pills - 3/4 of the group got sick during the course of the trip 4) take something to give flavor to your drinking water

Brian Caplan

Reviewed November 2016

CYCLING HIGHLIGHTS IN MADAGASCAR

To summarize, my cycling trip to Madagascar proved to be an extremely enjoyable experience. Great wildlife,exhilarating cycling,competent and enthusiastic tour leader and excellent Hotels.Even the weather in November was brilliant.

Most Inspirational Moment

Downhill cycling through mountain terrain

Thoughts on Group Leader

Extremely competent and enthusiastic.

Michael Hudson

Reviewed November 2016

Seeing rural Madagascar by bike

This was an exciting trip, with varied scenery, and the lemurs don’t disappoint! Madagascar is an intriguing country with rural life lived without much western influence. The population were universally friendly.
This trip is fairly new and as such not as slickly run as other established trips elsewhere, but it’s great nonetheless and Armel is very committed to sorting the fine detail.
Good hotels, good food, good beer – A great choice – book it!

Most Inspirational Moment

Roads were quite safe, with many Zebu and people power carts plus chickens, geese and a few extremely docile dogs. The scenery and village locations are often quite stunning, and the children endlessly enthusiastic for cyclists passing through. In the Parks it comes as quite a surprise when you first realise how close to the Lemurs you can get in the wild and how many different varieties you see; not to mention the snakes and reptiles.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armel was an excellent guide. He was always good humoured and enthusiastic. Quite rightly, he got us up fairly early every morning so that at least some of the cycling was before the hotter part of the day. His management of the snacks kitty was really good -he always managed to produce some surprises at the right moment to keep us going. He was also very supportive when anyone was unwell, giving good practical advice. Perhaps however, Armel needs more thought and presentational planning prior to the daily itinerary briefings. People do expect well explained details and background info, at the right moment.

Advice for Potential Travellers

By early November the weather was getting hotter. It didn't spoil the cycling, but made it tougher. We used mosquito repellent liberally in the evenings, but in fact saw few mossies. Some of the cycling is fairly arduous but the bikes were comfortable and the low gears came in useful given the number of hills! Some hotels have pools and the natural pool (and BBQ) at Isalo is excellent. Don't miss the optional walk to the fishing village at the beach and the snorkelling trip via wind powered pirogue.

Alison Cabrelli

Reviewed November 2016

Alison

The guide Zuhair was so very knowledgeable and open about Jordan its history,people and culture so the trip was mosr enjoyable thanks to his input.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking and camping in the desert and the ancient city Petra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb. Careful of and attentive to his charges' needs and capabilities. Nothing was too much trouble for Zuhair, our enjoyment of all Jordan had to offer was his objective.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the long bus journey to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the return journey Petra to Amman.

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