Most Inspirational Moment
The stay in the Monastery was a wonderful experience. The walks from there provided great views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Edwardo is a very good walk leader with a very good knowledge of the island, its history and customs.
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March 2016
Just returned from a wonderful week of walking in Mallorca. The views on many of the walks were worth the climbs. Very good food and a great walk leader in Edwardo who has a great passion for the Island of Mallorca.
Classic Kenya Safari
We had been on several Exodus trips before in Africa and the Caribbean. We didn’t have enough spare time for one of the longer trips so chose this one. We expected that the guides would be able to find animals in the parks and give advice, including on birds. They exceeded all expectations and more than once we located Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena, Jackal and Rhino. 194 bird species was exceptional, even though we didn’t take a lot of time out specifically for birds.
The two locations are brilliant in different ways. Lake Elementaita Lodge has a resident Spotted Eagle Owl. Ilkeliani has a resident Maasai wildlife expert, including copying bird calls!
Most Inspirational Moment
Leaving a place with a male lion very close and out in the open, to drive quickly to a female leopard and cub which had just lost a kill to a hyena, that was still eating!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The two guides were exceptional. Very knowledgeable, helpful and humorous.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a good camera and some wildlife reference books.
An Amazing trip
This holiday is non stop from the first to the last day with some amazing experiences. Its an excellent way to see Vietnam – it would take two months to pack in what we did in two weeks! The organisation was excellent and despite not having much free time we never felt rushed and had time to enjoy every experience with a great group of fellow travellers.
Most Inspirational Moment
It's impossible to choose one moment from this trip. Every day was different and we enjoyed the whole experience. Walking in the jungle, cruising Halong bay, crazy cycling through Hue, relaxing in Hoi an, playing volleyball with villagers on Women's day and experiencing the home stays.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Binh was amazing. He always had a smile and worked tirelessly to organise everything to ensure we had the best holiday possible. He provided us with an insight to the country its people and its history. We couldn't have asked for more.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a 2l camel-bak or similar for the walking and cycling. Don't expect any spare time - our books returned with us unopened - relax and enjoy.
snow shoeing in finland
this was a great week in the finnish wilderness at a very comfortable lodge with great food, the clothing we got was great quality and kept us warm. there was a huge range of things to do dog sleding , night snow shoeing which was quite an experience and sauna yoga to mention a few.
Most Inspirational Moment
going to the fairy land like riisitunturin kansallispuisto national park with the most amazing snowy trees and great lake views
Thoughts on Group Leader
one of the best i have had - effiencent , polite ,nothing was too much trouble and he was very enthusisatic
Advice for Potential Travellers
do go , it was a lovely trip
Taste of Cuba
Very enjoyable holiday. I loved all the history of Cuba and understanding current affairs.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Havana and seeing the Spanish influence in day to day life and all the beautiful buildings.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent knowledge of Cuba. One small point that could be improved: The group did not introduce themselves at the start of the tour. I felt slightly embarrassed when asking others their names a few days into the tour. Also I had know idea where they were from.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just to be aware the Casas can be basic.
3 fantastic countries with stunning scenery and friendly people
Mountains, jungle, people, food, Caribbean coast, beaches, Panama canal, zip wires, Toucans, volcanoes, Sloths, rivers, Red Frog beach….. Oh and cycling!
Most Inspirational Moment
Panama was a big unknown and I loved the stunning scenery and the contrasts of each part of the country: The laid back Caribbean feel of Bocas del Toro; jungle and mountains taking you from the Caribbean to the Pacific coast; stunning beaches on the Pacific coast; glittering cityscape and old town of Panama city. My favourite moment was criss-crossing on zip wires down the side of the Arenal volcano! I can’t forget the visit to the local school either. There’s no need to bring supplies with you as there’s a chance to buy some locally.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roberto is a really nice guy and very professional. He always talked us through keeping safe and discussed any potential issues, say where traffic would be a little heavier. We could tell he works really hard and he even mucked in serving breakfast when the hotels were a bit slow! He was very passionate about his native Costa Rica. He was also adaptable and changed the route if needed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Several things: 1. Make sure you’re fit. Whilst the distances aren't huge, the hills are tough, especially in the intense heat. 2. Take your own water bottle with mouthpiece cover as they got pretty filthy in Nicaragua. 3. The short cut for transit passengers in Houston airport is really badly signposted. Keep your eyes peeled as you get through immigration.
Snowshoeing in Finland
A fabulous week in a wonderful place. We were lucky enough to have sunshine and clear skies, so good views of the Northern Lights several nights running. The accommodation is warm and cosy and the food almost too good!
Most Inspirational Moment
Two things stick in my mind - the realisation on the first evening that we were actually going to get to see the Northern Lights. That had almost everyone jumping up and down with excitement. And the optional husky sledding on the last day - swooshing along through the beautiful landscape with a team of enthusiastic and friendly dogs. Wonderful!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti is a great guy with an endearing sense of humour. He spent 15 minutes on the first day earnestly describing how we should behave if we came across a hibernating bear in the forest, only then to confess that he had never actually seen one himself. He also managed to get the whole group hugging trees...! I also felt by the end of the week that I had learned a lot about Finland.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As previous reviewers have mentioned, the physical activity side of this holiday was a little less intensive than we have previously experienced on snowshoeing holidays, so go prepared either to strike out on your own or just chill at Base Camp. Having said that, the walks undertaken were varied and very scenic, so well worthwhile. There are also a number of optional activities (see above re Husky Sledding) that can really be recommended, even though they are on the expensive side!
Picture perfect
Excellent cross country holiday with so many different routes to choose every day, on the tracks and off. We had amazing weather and looking back at pictures, I still can’t believe I was there. Plenty of good food and good company.
Most Inspirational Moment
Skiing off piste on untouched snow and reaching high spots with breathtaking views. Simply amazing. Every day I thought it could not get better but it did! Thinking already to return next year!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Learned a lot in a week from both leaders. Different teaching styles but both Ilse and Mary clearly have a passion for what they do every day. Contagious!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Follow trip notes. I had everything with me and I was glad! Drinks are not that more expensive and in a week I spent very little as all else is included.
Winter wonderland
Fabulous week at Basecamp, with a great mix of fun, strenuous activities and the comfort of the sauna and the cosy restaurant/bar. Glorious sunshine on the snow every day and clear skies full of the aurora nearly every night.
Most Inspirational Moment
The optional snowshoe trip to Riisituntiri - we were probably the last group of the year to see the snow-covered trees in all their glory, as high winds blew the snow off shortly after, but the walk up the hill among all the strange troll-shapes was fabulous. The full day dogsled was well worth it; the husky farm was so welcoming and well-run, and the lunch provided was absolutely delicious and very welcome on a cold day! And of course the Northern Lights, though the great display meant we never quite got to finish our game of Cluedo...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jukka was a great group leader, very personable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour, we were all sad to say goodbye to him at the end of the week. All the other lodge staff were also really fun and friendly and had some great stories to tell about their own adventures.
Advice for Potential Travellers
On the free day, you can buy a pack of sausages from the kitchen and take some logs and kindling, then cook yourself some lunch at one of the firepits along the woodland trails (there are also logs provided at all the woodland huts, but the ones from Basecamp are drier and more reliable). There are also toilets en route so you don't have to drop your kecks in the arctic wind!
India Tropical South
This was a very well designed itinerary – leisurely it was as described in the brochure. The 7 hills walk was perhaps rather more arduous than described and I was glad I had decided to heed the advice of the local guide, having had a recent knee replacement. Germanus Hotel in Madurai was a bit pretentious on the surface and grubby underneath. Hotels in Kochi and Madurai were a long way from the centre of the towns and it was a great pity not to be able to have longer in Kochi. Boat trip slightly disappointing as it was to be a highlight for me. Drives through Western Ghat mountains and tea plantations were fantastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
See above
Thoughts on Group Leader
Afshahr was extremely competent with a good command of English and not too heavy an accent. He was very co-operative and interesting and helped well with any individual needs.