Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Various views along the walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Compared to my last guide, I thought Sevi was good. Compared to another group walking at the same time, we coveted their guide, who constantly gave some bits of information that our group found useful. Sevi was solitious of folks having trouble with the walk. Without a comparison, I would have scored him highly. He could have had a better base of history and politics of the area that he was willing to impart. My last guide (in Chamonix) was not good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a walking trip in the hills, sometimes with big steps and skree. The trail tested the fitness of different members. My group was very tolerant of those who lagged. On the other hand, where was there to go.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Mont Blanc from our Chalet windows and being surrounded by snowy mountain tops. The Alpine flowers were wonderful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nick was very professional and knew this area.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The days were quite warm and sunny for early June considering there had been a late winter. We got sunburnt a couple of days. Don't be disappointed if it rains We did have some brief showers but nothing to spoil our daily walking. It was raining the Saturday we departed so maybe the next group would have had rain. The previous group to us had rain. We just had a lucky week with good weather.

Most Inspirational Moment

The final day's walk is long but a nice end to the trip. Meeting some of the proud Evia residents was inspirational, very versatile and industrious people from the hotelier who has a farm and makes the cheese at breakfast, to the fisherman who not only fishes but rescues animals, and the lady who hosts jazz and music festivals at the local historic vineyard estate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cecile was great, calm and collected, just the right balance.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is rough enough terrain with a lot of undergrowth on the hills, so bring long trousers and some antiseptic creams. Walking poles aren't mandatory but I would recommend them.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational day was the last day when we did the Walk of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was highly knowledgeable and experienced. She went the extra mile to ensure that we had as much information as possible. She had clearly worked very hard to build relationships with local businesses and took us to some wonderful places by prior arrangement. She was also good fun and made sure that everyone was able to fully participate, whatever their level of fitness.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice would be do some training on climbing and descending steps before you go.

Most Inspirational Moment

Last days walk. Weather and views were world class.

Thoughts on Group Leader

First class

Advice for Potential Travellers

Water proof clothing and footwear

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, getting through the more challenging sections of the walks - I am not a hugely experienced trekker by any means, but this was very doable and I was pretty proud of myself by the end! I also was inspired by those who lived in the mountains - although that way of life has changed, I felt like I got an appreciation for what it had been like in the past and a real respect for that way of life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tour leader Zeljko Zarak was outstanding - experienced, wonderful at accommodating everyone's needs, encouraging, and shared his love and knowledge of Croatia generously.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely bring sturdy hiking shoes - I only had my light hiking shoes and while it was perfectly fine, the trails are rocky and my feet would have been happier in my sturdier boots. It was hot, even in early June - so be prepared with water and sun protection.

Most Inspirational Moment

So this is how the story goes… One wet and rainy Tuesday morning is was chucking it down in the South East.. so all of the Motorways were bent as usual on the way to Gatwick, I finally got there at 1445 with the flight due to leave at 1615 I thought great I had made it, so queued up with the rest of the passengers to check the Bike and the rest of the Baggage in…and then I checked my Passport and guess what?? – yes it was the wrong one, I had picked my Wife’s up by mistake, there was me the biggest pl!”$ker of the day… It was a pretty bad feeling having arrived to suddenly find out that the Holiday was over even before it started… So decisions had to be made so I rang the Exodus office to see what we could do… I spoke to Marcus Fisher (what an amazing guy), he came up with all of the various options of how I could still join the trip even though it was on day 2, I ended up going back to Derby to fetch the Passport, flew to Istanbul and then Tirana, staying overnight and then a 4 hour Cab ride to join the group…and Exodus sorted it all out for me – so the customer service here was amazing – Thanks to Marcus and the team on the ground in Albania!! – I am in your debt

Thoughts on Group Leader

So to the holiday itself…everything was absolutely spot on…Unit the leader was one of the best I have ever come across and I have been on a lot of adventures over the years!! The group was great, the scenery amazing and the food was lovely…this was my first cycling holiday with Exodus and will be back for another one next year, I fancy Iceland Albania is a great place and I could not recommend it enough, Exodus have thought of everything so you will love it

Advice for Potential Travellers

One word of warning, please do some training for the climbs…you will be glad you did!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the porters on the Inca Trail carry the amount of luggage/equipment on their backs whilst the rest of us struggled just to walk it. Of particular amazement was watching them run down the steep steps on the last day. Despite their heavy loads, the porters were always very polite and happy to say hello to us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dennis Dolmos was the perfect leader. He ensured that we were all happy and healthy at all times. Nothing was too much trouble for him to arrange and his knowledge of his country was exceptional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

this was my first holiday as a solo traveller and I was slightly apprehensive before going, however from the moment I met the rest of the group at the airport, we all seemed to settle into "family life". Everyone was at ease with everyone else and no-one was left out at any time. I could not have wished for a better group of friends to travel with and I hope to keep in touch with them all, any maybe go on more holidays with them.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day visiting Pompeii and climbing to the top of Mt. Vesuvius

Advice for Potential Travellers

Not "leisurely" walking for the non-experienced hiker. Bring good shoes, backpack, walking stick and lots of energy! N

Most Inspirational Moment

Swimming in the Caribbean sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader had a very enthusiastic understanding of Cuba's revolution and the resulting life as we find in Cuba today, and was able to convey this in a pleasant and amusing way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Please make yourself familiar with as much about Cuba as you can and make sure that you are well prepared to handle the heat, which I think was the main factor that caused difficulties for many in the group.