Most Inspirational Moment
each day was different and wonderful. perhaps favorites were Etna and Zingaro Natural reserve
Thoughts on Group Leader
The best!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Cannot think of anything.
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An amazing trip, magical days in Beautiful Sicily, in the company of wonderful people, great food, and a very special guide, Fabio, who passed his love for Sicily to all of us
Superb holiday
The varied itinerary was really well planned and we did and saw things which we probably would have struggled to do if we had been an independent traveller – eg kayaking in Halong Bay; half day cookery course; cyclo tour of Ho Chi Minh City; bicycle tour through the paddy fields; drinking snake wine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Halong Bay. It's beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tham, our Vietnam leader was excellent and good fun. She really joined in with the group. The tour leader in Cambodia was poor. She gave inaccurate information and sometimes abandoned us whilst making frequent trips to the restroom.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Watch out for rats on the wooden boat you stay on at Halong Bay. The one is our bathroom was a low point of the holiday and scary.
Holiday of a lifetime
My wife and I really wanted to see the snow monkeys but never expected that our reason for travelling to Japan could be so overshadowed by everything else this trip has to offer. The shrines, temples, cities and sights are excellent. The people are friendly, helpful and interested in knowing what you think about their country and whilst english is rarely spoken, the locals don’t allow this small detail get in the way of the conversation. The cities are spotless, buzzing yet incredibly safe and we never felt intimidated or felt the need to worry about keeping wallets and the like hidden from view when in crowds. Travelling around Japan on this trip is extensive but never a chore, dull or a waste of valuable time as there is so much to see en-route and even more to see at each destination. Travelling independently is simple with instructions in english everywhere and a refreshingly simple set up in the train and underground stations. Food is amazing with so much choice on the days where self catering required but the food included in the trip is as good if not better than what could be found on the the self catering days. In the ryokan’s we could dress in traditional dress for group dinners which was a giggle and of course there was the relaxing in the hot spring onsen to look forward to as well. The pace of the trip is fast because of the amount of things to see and do but it suits all age groups as could be seen by the group we travelled with. Our group I would guess spanned four decades, got on superbly with each other and to a person we understand everyone had an incredible time. A wise man on the trip (who hopefully will recognise himself if he reads this review) summed it all up by saying “There are not enough superlatives to describe the trip and the time had by all”. Oh, and the snow monkeys were brilliant by the way.
Most Inspirational Moment
We loved the day trip to Hiroshima. The museum was a moment of personal reflection for us and a privilege to sign the petition to abolish nuclear weapons around the world.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chiko Hansen was our guide and the best without doubt that we have ever had the pleasure to travel with. There was no request too large for Chiko and with a group of 18 people to keep tabs of in the busiest most populous city in the world she never once lost any of us. Chico's knowledge and information was faultless and her love of guiding tourists in her country was evident and infectious in the way the whole group rallied to her every word or direction. Don't know when she managed to sleep what with organising the recovery of forgotten cardigans and iPads, Pokemon shopping trips, birthday presents, wedding anniversary presents, dinner reservations, Karaoke bookings, tickets to the theatre, trips to Fuji and Niko, sumo practice and some of these on free days. When we discussed the trip over dinner on the last night is was apparent that everyone in the group took from the trip a feeling of having had special treatment from Chiko in one way or another which is an incredible skill. Most of all though Chiko was courteous, polite, respectful, attentive and a thoroughly nice lady who felt as much part of the group as a group leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack economically if possible as there will be so much you want to bring home. If you are considering Japan as a destination then make a list of what you would like to see in both Kyoto and Tokyo before you go as there is so much to see you don't want to waste time when there.
Petra Wadi Rum Trek
A great intruduction to the Wadi Rum Region of Jordan with the added bonus of visiting Petra.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the desert and Petra.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Really nice guy , strugelled a bit with being assertive with his team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Wild camping is exactly that - wild ; not glamping. So if you need running water and bathroom facilities this trip is not for you. On the other hand if you enjoy stepping out under the stars , book your place.
Walking in Andalucia
It was a very enjoyable week: good walking through beautiful – sometimes spectacular – countryside. Sevilla is a fascinating city, and the flamenco was fabulous. The Cortijo makes a very good base: great cooking, beautiful views, and a very welcome pool after a hot day!
Most Inspirational Moment
The wonderful day at the Caminito del Rey: a truly spectacular walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alexis was the perfect guide: very knowledgeable about the local environment, really well organised, and considerate. He's also a very funny, entertaining guy!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Maybe take some insect repellant – I escaped their attentions, but others weren't so lucky.
Perfect pizza, heavenly Herculaneum
Brilliant planning meant that every day kept the kids occupied, entertained and interested. We loved Herculaneum, Pompeii and all the little towns. The walk of the gods was one of my favorite bits, which was a surprise to me. The scenery and lunch that day was phenomenal! The hotel was lovely – small clean and friendly. Excellent food and the kids loved the pool. Well worth the money.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Herculaneum was great - we wandered around looking at the street signs etc. The skeletons were very moving. We hired a pedaling and the kids all got to swim 'in the deep sea' which was very exciting for them.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader was excellent- knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Felt like a good friend by the end of the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a hat and sunglasses and refillable water bottle. Pompeii doesn't let large bags in so take a small bag for your sandwiches etc
Vietnam and Angkor
This is an amazing trip around a beautiful, diverse country, finishing with 2 days in Cambodia.
Most Inspirational Moment
The optional tours were amazing, particularly cycling around Hanoi, meeting local people, and experiencing some of the local traditions, but the war museum in HCMC followed by a trip to the Cu chi tunnels was emotional and thought provoking. The food was a real surprise, in fact every thing we did has its own special memories
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tham really made the trip, as our Vietnamese guide, she put a lot of effort into organisation, and ensuring everyone's differing dietary requirements were catered for. She was knowledgable, passionate about her country and heritage, with a good sense of humour. It was a shame we had to change leader for the last 2 days, as the group and Tham had built up such a good rappor, it was difficult for a new guide in Cambodia to then step in, which resulted in a few small issues, which was probably the only downside to the tour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is marketed as a leisurely tour, however if you take advantage of the extra, optional activities, it is a full on holiday, we had a couple of hours relaxing by a pool, the rest of the time was sight seeing, cycling, kayaking, touring etc, with early starts. Although American dollars are used widely in Vietnam, in Cambodia it is the only currency required.
Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca
The trail was without doubt the most amazing thing I have ever done. An excellent group of people who quickly became good friends, the scenery, the physical challenge, the group leader, and particularly the food, all absolutely first class. Of particular help was the co-ordination of all the transfers and being met by someone helpful at each stage of the journey. We always felt we were in extremely safe hands.
Most Inspirational Moment
We were 64 years old when we completed the trail, something we had dreamed about for several years, always wondering if we had left it too late. There's no denying it was extremely tough for us at times, but the sense of achievement as we approached the sun gate was unbelievable. If we can do it, anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and determination can do it too!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was excellent, quickly becoming a trusted good friend. He encouraged, cajoled and helped at exactly the right times.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The Lake Titicaca extension far surpassed our expectations. The journey from Cusco to Puno is a holiday in itself. The most luxurious coach I have ever travelled in, coupled with several interesting visits and a decent lunch along the way. All transfers perfectly organised, and an extremely interesting day in Puno visiting the floating islands and an Inca site. Brilliant, highly recommended.
Vietnam Adventure
Activities packed trip in an amazing country with friendly people! Exodus drivers are very reliable for airport arrival and departure transfers. The lodging all through the trip is very nice. Our group of travelers hit it off right away and looked out for each other all through the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
To go to the War Reminants Museum and see the tragedies and suffering of war and how these people after the war gradually rebuild and develop their country economically and open up to foreigners with a friendly welcome.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very organized, very resourceful and knows his country very well. Danh is also very proud of his country!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Everything on the itinerary is great with free time for us to either rest to keep up with the pace or go shopping or to the beach by ourselves. The train ride is kind of tough and don't expect to sleep well. It stops and goes in the middle of night and with a lot of jerking!
Elusive Tigers!
So much down to luck and timing, it was like looking for an orange needle in a large haystack! We certainly saw a lot of the land where tigers are but the animals themselves are not so easy to see.
Most Inspirational Moment
Undoubtedly the first (and for me only real) tiger sighting. From a large growl in the undergrowth that made everyone jump to despair as the unseen animal disappeared into the dense vegetation. Then further along the track, just round the corner, she finally emerged and crossed the road and went and climbed a hill and sat on a rock to enjoy the morning sun. Far away but she posed magnificently and stayed in place until we had to leave.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vijay was excellent and very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and did his best with the range of problems thrown his way! Particularly impressive herding of 15 people on and off a very crowded train!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes, heed the other reviews with regards to expectations! This is not like other wildlife holidays and in particular very different from an African safari. Tigers are shy and solitary and very hard to see. You need a lot of patience and some luck, or that was certainly the case at this time of year. Be prepared for a lot of nothing - waiting for an alarm call, frustration as tracks disappear where you cant follow and hope that you just happen to be in the right place at the right time! Other than tigers it is mostly deer and monkeys to look at but even they aren't that abundant. Also don't be fooled by weather forecasts - you will want a fleece or jumper for the morning game drives even if the temp is supposed to be 19 degrees!