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4.7 out of 5

Debbie Merifield

Reviewed July 2016

it was a challenge

Well I can honestly say this was the hardest thing I have ever done, but at the same time, the sense of achievement after walking through the Sun Gate and seeing Macchu Piccu, it was incredible and emotional.

Most Inspirational Moment

Finally reaching the summit of Dead Woman's Pass, I never thought I would finish the incline, but with the group and words of encouragement from Dennis our leader, I finally got there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dennis Dolmos was great, he made sure we were all ok, assisted when anyone was struggling and encouraged us all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not underestimate this trek, do some training beforehand. You can not account for the altitude but good cardiovascular and leg training will help.

Janet Gibbons

Reviewed July 2016

Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast

I’ve been on a number of Exodus trips and this one did not disappoint. An excellent varied trip with a really good group of fellow travellers who gelled well and were lead by great group leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

Everyday there was some thoroughly enjoyable experience. Croatia is a very lovely place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ivica (Ivan) was a great group leader who was fun and enthusiastic and worked very hard to ensure that all group members enjoyed their trip. He took us to some great places to eat and we had some fun evenings out.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read trip notes carefully! It was incredibly hot as a July departure. Also walks were quite challenging for some group members including myself! I do think very good walking shoes or boots are essential not just recommended.

Alison Briscoe

Reviewed July 2016

Prosecco Paradise!

A memorable and very beautiful sojourn into the foothills of the Dolomites. The hotel was very comfortable with delightful staff. The Prosecco tasting was excellent: informative and delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed walking the various paths and tracks although some had obviously not been investigated previously by our guide and were tricky and could have been treacherous had it been wet. Which leads me to the reason for 4 stars and not 5, namely our guide, Severio. He went through the motions but his heart wasn’t in it, we received very little local information from him, his main aim of the day seemed to be to reach a bar.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our final walk on mount Cesen which combined walking through woods, across the most glorious meadows and then up the mountain to a stunning view. Our farewell dinner was absolutely scrumptious too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Not a lot to be honest! As I have previously stated, he fulfilled his brief but I felt he was not enthusiastic or very informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're travelling in June/July prepare for hot/muggy weather. Take plenty of t shirts, shorts, dresses for the evening. Some of the walks are through fairly dense undergrowth and you'll need long walking trousers for these.

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Alison for her feedback, although I am very sorry to read that she would have preferred for her tour leader to have been more enthusiastic and to have provided further local information. Walking the Prosecco Hills is a new trip this season and this was the leader’s first time leading this particular trip. Whilst he usually receives positive feedback, we have discussed these comments in depth with him and he will not lead another departure of this trip until he receives further training; we hope this will help to avoid similar client disappointment going forward.

Marta Marinelli- Exodus Product Manager for Italy

Andrew Johnston

Reviewed July 2016

Discover the Baltics

An excellent trip.Most hotels of a very good standard. Very interesting sights. A few long drives but no early starts. Very relaxing and enjoyable. The trip gave an excellent insight into these Baltic States.

Most Inspirational Moment

The art nouveau buildings of Riga but the warm sunny day on the Curonian Spit was also very enjoyable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The tour leader Jolita was superb. Gave us a wealth of detail on local history. Knowledgeable and helpful and always enthusiastic and good-humoured.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip I went on was end June. It was a lot warmer than I anticipated (28-33C on most days). Take a blindfold if you need the dark to sleep during that time of year. A good meal out can be a bit expensive. Trip notes say 15 euros for a 3 course meal. Budget nearer 20 euros. Inspect repellent in some places is necessary.

John Sands

Reviewed July 2016

Walking in Provence

We had a lovely holiday. The area around Greoux was superb and the village it self likewise. We found the hotel very comfortable and friendly, and wonderfully situated for the walks.

We would have enjoyed walks that were a bit more challenging and longer. The walks were too slowed down to last over a day when we were usually have completed these distances in a half day.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk above Moustieres St Marie was spectacular. The village was extraordinarily pretty and the scenery was fantastic. We also loved Greoux les Bains as a base to return at the end of a days trip. The green gorge was beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yves was personable and definitely a good talker. Kathy in particular found this exhausting and we did not find him a good listener or willing to engage with the group or find out about our experience and expectations. On occasions we found him patronising; we always welcome advice and guidance but sometimes the level of instruction failed to recognise that we are adults capable of making decisions in our lives. We found the pace of the walks frustrating at times. On the last evening Yves advised us that the intention of the walks was to go at a strolling pace. For most of the group, who were on the whole seasoned walkers this wasn't what we had wanted and too slow (to the extent on occasions that we were tripping over each other's heels. It became clear to us that he saw himself as a walking guide rather than a trip leader. The information he gave about options was very limited; there were many cultural events happening in the village and it was by chance that we found out about these. On such a short trip it is difficult to get to know what is available quickly and we would have wanted a trip leader who could give an indication of the wide variety of possible options.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like scenery, strolling and stopping frequently to look at flowers then this is the trip for you.

Kieran Will

Reviewed July 2016

Kieranwill

So we started in Marrakech and stuck to the plan of the trip notes (as they very accurate) The trip itself housed some incredible views, experiences and long lasting memories! I personally did it for my 18th and found the trip to be an overwhelmingly positive experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

A frankly unbeatable moment in the Atlas Mountains was camping above the clouds with beautiful, Sparkling stars overhead. This could only be outmatched by the high standard of cooking (putting my mother to shame) and the abundance of food leaving us full many an occasion.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had hassan as a group leader. He engaged exceeding well and helped to make the trip what it is (a magical experience). He brought many a laugh to us, kept us safe and cared for us all week. He was also very organised as we reached each destination nearly perfectly on the predestined time he suggested if we didn't beat his time. Abdul was also with us, constant smiling with a warm, welcoming glow. One thing I can safely say is that u will be in safe hands!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring sun cream and prepare to sweat but it is sooo worth it!

Gemma Reid

Reviewed July 2016

Carpathian Walking and Bears

This was our first walking holiday and our first trip with Exodus too, but it hopefully won’t be the last of either as we had such a fantastic time. It was just the right mix (for me) of activity and relaxation, and I think the grading of the walking (leisurely/moderate) was spot on. Rural Romania was beautiful, wild, and of another era. The town we visited (Brasov) was pretty, and although I’d vowed the previous day that I never wanted to take another cable car it was worth taking the one in Brasov for the views of the town from beyond the Hollywood style sign.

Villa Hermani, our base, felt like home straight away. Katharina and Herman are very gracious hosts. They used to work for the Large Carnivore Project studying wolves, lynx and bears, so have lots of knowledge to share. Katharina gave us lots of info whilst at the bear hide which really added to the experience. The food was lovely, different every night, and plenty of it.

Most Inspirational Moment

The bears were of course a highlight. Going to the bear hide and knowing that these were wild animals so close in front of us was quite something! We were very lucky and saw around 7 bears including a 21 year old female and an 18 month old cub. When they were just sitting munching on the food more lively entertainment was provided by a couple of cheeky foxes sneaking around stealing snacks, sometimes burying it a short distance away (maybe they don't know about the bear's amazing sense of smell!). The bear sanctuary was inspirational too, to know that these lovely creatures who have suffered so much have a nice and well thought out place to live out their days. I would have liked longer time there, it was quite busy and we only had a short tour. The main thing I loved though was just being outside in beautiful countryside, getting fresh air and exercise, enjoying good company and picnic lunches with stunning views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Udo is a great guide and a man of many talents! He is the go-to man for plant identification, knows all their proper names and uses, plus has a wealth of knowledge about wildlife, history, photography, shepherding, languages, and a great love and respect for the traditional Romanian way of life. He kept us entertained too and may roll down a hill if you ask him nicely/pretend that you will follow!

Advice for Potential Travellers

When you go to the bear hide you cannot use a camera that has a focusing light as it will disturb the bears. We couldn't work out how to turn ours off so we just had to use our i-pad which wasn't really up to the job given the fading evening light. So if you can work out how to turn it off in advance that would be handy, or take an SLR. We took binoculars too and they were handy on several walks but mainly at the bear hide where they enabled us to see a lot more detail. Ask Katharina if you can watch the film the BBC made about the large carnivore project and rural Romania, it gives a greater insight into where you're staying and how tough the life of the shepherds is. We took lots of snacks along - more than we needed but I hate to go hungry! There are walking poles at the Villa that you can borrow - we made us of these when one of ours broke. They do make walking a bit easier and came in useful to steady ourselves a few times on the rougher terrain. Dogs live outside in Romania - take ear plugs.

Michael Waterfield

Reviewed July 2016

Michael Waterfield

O. K.

Most Inspirational Moment

I don't recall one

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very competent and knowledgeable but also very busy . I got the impression that looking after !5 people was a big task'for him. After a day's cycling he would some times lead us on interminable walks, Perhaps to a restaurant when there were adequate restaurants much nearer.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring cycling shoes you can walk in!

Robert Hill

Reviewed July 2016

Walking in the Dolomites from a very fine hotel

The Dolomites are spectacular. I did the moderate week and found it accurately rated and described. The Hotel Adler was just the cream on the cake with friendly staff, a good bar and outdoor seating area and really, really good meals.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day the fabulous scenery in the Dolomites. July 1 - 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and we were in the trenches in Monte Piano the front lines of Italy and Austria Hungary.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. But more than that he took care to see everyone was safe and having a good time. His video on our last evening of winter activities in the Dolomites was absolutely spectacular and an unadvertised added bonus. I would not hesitate to follow Alex on future adventures

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make full use of the Spa at the Hotel Adler. Make sure you have full wet weather gear. Most of our days the first week of July were warm and sunny. But one day a late afternoon thunderstorm caught us out and anyone without full wet weather gear would be soaked to the skin in minutes with miles more to walk down the valley.

Sarah Skinner

Reviewed July 2016

Great walking in the mountains

A great week walking, seeing both lakes and peaks with fabulous views.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around the peaks on the final couple of walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was excellent, great knowledge of the area and gave friendly helpful tips on how to use poles better, and walk across scree particularly downhill.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack waterproofs, but in going in July take shorts as well.

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