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4.7 out of 5

Kurt Mills

Reviewed September 2016

Great Week

This was a great holiday. Well planned out. The walks were varied – and all with beautiful views. In the evenings, Suzy took us to some great restaurants. On the walk to Portofino we stopped off at a restaurant in the hills where the tomatoes for the caprese salad were plucked off the vine next to the restaurant – fantastic. The hotel was nice, and very close to the beach. The wine tasting, with somebody who was passionate about the wines of the region, was fascinating.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking down into Portofino.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzy was great. Was knowledgeable about the region. Everything was well organised and when changes needed to be made at the last minute she was able to figure out alternate arrangements quickly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks varied in difficulty, with the first day definitely the hardest. There were some very steep extended descents - poles definitely came in handy on that first day, as well as when we descended from Montallegro to Chiavari. The walks in the Cinque Terre were great, although there was not a lot of time in the villages themselves. However, you can easily use the free day to spend more time in them, as well as in Portovenere - the boat trip out is recommended. Food is expensive - especially the restaurants we went to in the evenings, so be prepared... Also, just a note that the trip notes mention the Via Dell'Amore. Unfortunately, this has been closed since 2011 as a result of a landslide, and doesn't appear to be reopening anytime soon because of bickering over who will pay to repair it, so we did not get to do it. This was not a major loss since all the other walking was great, but something that Exodus might want to change in the trip notes.

Emma Webber

Reviewed September 2016

A walker's paradise

Interesting walks over mixed terrain, all with spectacular views.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day had different highlights, but I enjoyed Pompeii, having waited years to visit, a very windy walk up and down Vesuvius and the walk from Ravello with the lemon groves, national park waterfalls and old papermills.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio was fantastic, very knowledgeable and ensured everyone had a good time and the walking was paced accordingly. He had lots of anecdotes, and found flexibility in the itinerary to ensure we had the best experience possible. He was very much part of our group as well as our leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are challenging in parts, so on a couple of days at least I would recommend walking boots. Other days walking shoes or good trainers are fine. We had quite a bit of cloud and heavy rain so a decent waterproof jacket is a must. I found a camelbak water system useful, as when hot it's very hot! Take a jumper or two as the evenings can be chilly in September! I carried a DSLR camera, heavy, but worth it for the fab photos I took.

Marie Briggs

Reviewed September 2016

Imperial China and Yangtze River Cruise

This is a very busy trip packed with sightseeing and travelling. There is a fair amount of walking most days although not hard pace or terrain can involve a lot of stairs. Wonderful trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say - seeing lots of baby pandas, standing on great wall of china, beautiful day out in Yangshuo, Chinese cooking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Good humoured and good at keeping group together. Informative and very positive about China. Good choice of restaurants and food suggestions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a very busy trip. Have a few days rest before going back to work. There is a lot of walking - more than 10000 steps daily except for days on cruise. The 3 overnight train journeys are hard going and not particularly comfortable. The sheets do not appear to get changed- I would take a sheet sleeping back if doing this again. The staff came to make up beds on the second train - this involved folding duvets and putting them back on the beds - no change of sheets.

Ian Wilkinson

Reviewed September 2016

Fantastic all round

Lovely area, great food, warm hospitality, good weather. What more could you ask for.

Most Inspirational Moment

No stand out moments for me, it was fantastic from the moment I arrived to the moment I left.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was inspirational, hard working, had lots of funny stories, a font of knowledge. I've done a few Exodus holidays now and I've generally found Exodus leaders to be really good. However, Sara raised the bar to a whole new level. I particularly liked the way she guided the walks from the back where possibly which allowed everyone to go at their own pace.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it.

Andrew Pilkington

Reviewed September 2016

Walking in Tuscany

This was one of the very best walking group holidays that I have been on. I could not fault any part of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking in the beautiful mountains of Garfagnana and returning each afternoon to swim in the pool of idyllic Braccicorti.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara is the most competant group leader I have ever travelled with. She goes far beyond the call of duty to see that everyone is safe in the mountains and having the best holiday possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book this trip NOW

Lysa Hill

Reviewed September 2016

Inca trail experience

The meeting of fellow travelers at the airport took the anxiety out of being a single traveler and being met by Raul the tour leader at our destination ,made for an excellent start to an exceptional holiday . I would recommend this experience to anybody with an ounce of adventure in their soul to grab their walking boots and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Incas, learning about their history as you go from the very informative guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

I never thought i'd ever be able to do a trip like this, so reaching dead womans pass and looking over Machupicchu from the sun gate was truly amazing .Made me cry!!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Raul was informative and attentive to the needs of the group.He had a lot of respect for the local people.

Advice for Potential Travellers

.This trip is not for the faint hearted ,its tough ,you feel you have achieved something when you reach dead woman's pass on the second day of the hike and when you reach Machupicchu I personally found it a very emotional experience.Thanks to the porters and guides I got there in one piece!!!

Fredrick Schaff

Reviewed September 2016

MADAGASCAR DISCOVERER

Although an awful lot of driving — plus two internal flights — it was a “Discoverer” trip and we certainly did see — and do — a lot and, OMG, having been on many trips/tours, Madagascar was more “In the Past” than I have been on before but, while extremely poor, peoples seemed well-fed and were invariably pleasant and always putting forth their best effort to keep things neat and clean (where dirt and dust was everywhere)

Most Inspirational Moment

At age-83, having survived the hike-in, the climbs/etc to the Peaks, the bridge, and back-out at Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Taskmaster who put it all together to do the most, see the most -- often with special events -- in a region where Mora-Mora rules everything and Mel was able to overcome it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

if you wish for unique exposure to nature and people different from almost anything you've ever seen -- DO IT !!

Anne Taylor Murray

Reviewed September 2016

Walking the Picos de Europa

What is it about a range of mountains that is so inspiring? Their nobility, their grandeur, their immutable timelessness? All this and more is to be found in los Picos de Europa.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just sensing my own insignificance in the face of the enormity of those mountains. One gains a whole new perspective on life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro is passionate and knowledgeable about his own region of Spain. Amongst his exceptional qualities as a walking guide is human compassion. My 76 year-old body was not always up to the challenge of those magnificent mountains. Alvaro knew exactly when to give me encouragement to go the extra mile. As a consequence I return home with a sense of accomplishment and very, very happy memories of my week

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it!

Judith Williams

Reviewed September 2016

Chianti walking and wine. J Williams.

This is a good week. The programme is good and varied. The accommodation was fine ( apart from the midges)
This is not a good trip for me. It was to,introduce a friend to Exodus. I shall upgrade next time!

Most Inspirational Moment

Nothing specialI

Thoughts on Group Leader

I did walking in Tuscany with Liz 2 summers ago, and was very happy to have her leading this trip. She herself is super fit, very knowlegable about the area, a very capable leader, and a very friendly 'people person' Please will you send her winter walking in Turkey over new year?

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check that you have suitable shoes, a good water dispenser, and waterproofs.

Bridget Osmond

Reviewed September 2016

Carpathian Walking and Bears

A lovely relaxing holiday with varied activities; walking, bear watching and sight seeing. Hotel Magura was excellent; spacious rooms with stunning views, great food and an honesty bar.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the bears from the bear hide but also being impressed with Romania; the history, villages, scenery etc etc

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable having been brought up in a nearby village. His knowledge of the history and culture was outstanding and he looked after us with great enthusiasm and good humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it now and enjoy the scenery and hospitality of Romania. Don't take too much money as it is only at the end of the week that you need it.

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