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A busy trip to see unique animals and some interesting birds. Particularly good for primates. Quite a few early starts. Most accommodation in basic lodges. Food good. Local people friendly and willing to show us round. The holiday gave me an insight into how people live with basic amenities. Wonderful scenery, particularly towards the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The gorilla trek is tough and the advice to hire a porter to help you with the terrain is good to accept. I would definitely go on this holiday again.
The gorilla and chimp treks are amazing and the highlight of the trip for me. Although I found it tough personally.
The local leaders wow fantastic and extremely knowledgable.
Drink plenty of water throughout the trip and take some dextrose sweets to help give you some energy for the gorilla and chimp treks. Also take your own walking poles although the lodge does provide some wooden ones.
From start to finish the trip was great. Overnighted at a hotel just outside Heathrow. British Airways flight from Terminal 5 couldn’t have been better. BA really efficient and comfortable; Terminal 5 speedy, efficient and without hassle. Thomas, the group leader met us in Bucharest airport and the first clue about what was to come came when he announced we transfer from the mini coach to two 4×4 minibuses to ascend to the hotel. Katharine, the owner/manager of the hotel was superb. All staff were very friendly, serving excellent food and the accommodation was nice and cosily comfortable. The snowshoeing was lovely, we were blessed with good weather and in the first part of the week temperatures of about -10C/-15C which meant light fluffy snow. The walking was at times quite demanding and having undertaken the Finland trip previously (moderate) I felt Transylvania was a good moderate. I’d never visited Romania before nor the Carpathian mountains. Romania was unspoiled, “untouristy” and the mountains were beautiful. I’d happily return to the area in the Spring or Autumn to see another season. There were some serious climbers in our group, a number of whom were eager to come back and “do” some of the peaks/ridges. The whole group, which had quite an age range, got on well together with no awkward moments.
More than one: The bear and wolf sanctuary. The ice stalagmites inside a cave. The overall "wow factor". Seeing a wall creeper which I understand is rare.
Thomas was very knowledgable about wildlife and local history. He was the sort of person one could rely upon in a crisis. His estimates of difficulty and distance/time seemed a trifle optimistic sometimes!
Go for it - you'll be glad you did. The Romanian currency is the Leu with an exchange rate of a little less than 6 to the UK pound, but Euros are also accepted in some places. Consider getting yourself a pair of Yaktrax (Pro preferably) before you go.
An excellent holiday – once we got there! It was great – everything from the variety of activities, the culture, the food – and learning so much about the history to modern day life in Vietnam
So many to choose from - from the history of the country, the madness of vying with the motor/scooter cyclists, the beauty of the countryside and colour of the people, fabulous food - through to modern day life in a country which has had ndured so many changes
Absolutely fabulous. Kien Le went over and above to educate our group about his beloved Vietnam and to integrate a diverse solo travellers group. He treated us with huge knowledge of the country - everything from history, the politics (from a cultural view point based on facts) - through to food - we experienced everything from smart restaurants to real street food based on his recommendations. There were a few times when one or other person had personal problems. Kien was both sensitive and caring and ensured that their concerns were dealt with and that they could move on to feel that they were once again part of the group.
Check age groups of travellers before booking to ensure that at least you have something in common with the people in your group. If for example the main group is in their 30's and you are the only one in your 60's then select a different date - the group leader can only work with the people he is presented with.
I would like to thank Christine for her review, although I am sorry that she was disappointed with her flight arrangements and the subsequent flight delay she regrettably experienced. Whilst we have recently opted to use Vietnam Airlines for our group flights, flights with Malaysia Airlines had already been booked for this departure and they were considered a suitable option given that travelling with another airline would have increased the clients’ overall cost of this departure, and we have received positive feedback about the service provided by Malaysia Airlines. Our sales team are happy to discuss all available flight options with clients at the time of booking, but we genuinely regret the inconvenience Christine experienced. We understand that although luggage labels are usually distributed to our clients, some group members did not receive these on this occasion; we have taken this issue up with our marketing team, which we trust will help prevent similar situations recurring.
Megan Devenish, Trip Manager for Vietnam
As with any wildlife holiday there are no guarantees, but the viewings that we did have were fantastic. Tigers, leopards, sloth bears and much more.
Seeing a female leopard above us in a tree, watching her climb down and race off into the jungle to collect her 6-7 month old cub. They then crossed the road in fron of the jeeps. On our final game drive of the holiday!
Krishna is a very knowledgable leader, his love and passion for his country's wildlife and heritage is clear to see.
Don't expect to view wildlife as you do in Africa, it's a very different type of 'hunting' but very rewarding when you hit the jackpot, which we did.
A great 2 week trip visiting many cities, Palaces and Forts in Rajasthan. Great accommodation, variety of activities and fun guides. Cycling is varied and we were well looked after.
Cannot say just one as many days were varied and fascinating places to visit. Agra, for Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Ranakpur was incredible, Jodhpur,Jaipur, Udaipur and Pushkar all different....
Bhupesh ( Boo) and Anand (AK ) were very amazing! Very knowledgeable, fun and went out of their way to ensure we had all that we needed!( Including pharmacy, iPhone shop for smashed phone, birthday fireworks treats!)
There is some time for shopping built into the trip, however not specifically in your free time, which might be better as not everyone in the trip found this time well spent...
This was such a brilliant trip and exceeded my expectations. We had perfect weather with blue skies and sunshine but it wasn’t too hot for trekking. The desert scenery is simply stunning and takes your breath away – it really is spectacular. Petra is amazing but for me trekking in the desert and sleeping out under the stars was the highlight.
I've got so many highlights from this trip. Sleeping out under the stars (who needs a tent) and getting up early to watch the sunrise was so much fun and I loved sitting around the campfire of an evening. Spending 4 days and nights in the desert is just an amazing experience and i really enjoyed every minute of it. The 800 step climb up to the monastery at Petra is well worth it for the views.
Our group leader, Zohair, was very passionate about his country, its people and culture and this came through in all his stories. He was a good leader and even treated us to a guided tour around Little Petra even though this wasn't part of the itinerary.
They've underestimated what you need for tips and meals and things so I'd take more money with you than what's been recommended - or you can use the ATMs at the airport or at Petra. A visit to the cave bar in Petra is well worth it - try the local Petra beer.
A wonderful trip in a beautiful country with wine, beer and brandy tastings included.
Cycling the coast roads to Simonstown and Hout Bay with mountains on one side and the beautiful blue of the ocean on the other. The walk and cycle on the Cape of Good Hope. Drinking champagne and watching the sun go down on Signal Hill
Very knowledgeable and hardworking, neither he or Sofiso seemed to get much time to rest between cooking breakfast, lunch and dinners, mending bikes, looking after us and coping with problems caused by the Cape Argos cyclists.
Do try a bit of hill training and prepare for cycling against the wind. You may find the heat difficult at times but it gets easier as you acclimatise.
This has been an outstanding holiday. We have seen some wonderful sights, heard about a delightful country and been given a real insight into life in a country facing many challenges.
There have been so many wonderful moments. Real highlights were the balloon trip over Bagan, the trip on Inle Lake and the U Bein bridge at sunrise. These stand alongside some magnificent temples, stupas and pagodas; walks into villages which showed the local people at daily work.
Joseph, our leader, was a star. His organisation of every aspect of the trip was great; he was really helpful with advice about what we could do with our free time and where we might eat. Everything was as he said it would be. Above all he was really informative in telling us about every aspect of our trip - history, life in the country, the shifting political context, people and traditions in the country. We have travelled a lot with Exodus and always enjoyed our leaders - Joseph was something special.
The guidance on how much money to take was for us generous - it is cheap to eat out in Myanmar. Dollars need to be crisp and new! Even currency with slight marks on were rejected by the money changers. Changing money into local currency is not a problem and there were suitable places at every stop although ATMs are occasionally erratic. Mosquito spray etc is really important. We used local laundry services on a couple of occasions...good rapid service
This trip was a great exploration of Vietnam, from big cities to rural villages. The roads selected for our rides were quite good and smooth for the most part, with a few bumpy sections. Bikes provided were comfortable, of good quality and well-maintained. I’ve had this trip on my radar for a couple years and it did not disappoint.
Riding through rural villages and having all the children running out to the road to greet us with a smile and a big shout of, "Hello, Hello!" Riding through streets as motorbikes flowed smoothly around us like water, as though we were the rocks in their stream
Our group leader, Chi, always had safety in mind. He was super-organized - there was not a single issue on the trip. The entire team - group leader, drivers, mechanic - worked together smoothly like one well-oiled machine. Chi's pleasant demeanor and love of cycling helped to set and maintain the positive tone of the trip throughout. I would gladly travel with him again.
Cuba was very interesting, with excellent insights provided by our very knowledgeable guide. However, this was my first ever group cycling holiday – after years of cycling with one trusty mate – and there was a mismatch of expectations. I cycle to enjoy the scenery, view the sights, stop and look at things. The group, many of whom were commited cyclists, doing sport events or long distances regularly, seemed more interested in going as fast as possible. As a result I was physically stretched and frustrated by not feeling able to stand and stare when I wanted to. Also, many of the roads were boring; long, straight & flat.
Arriving at the hotel at El Salton
Excellent. Very intelligent and knowledgeable. Made sure no one was left behind.
Make sure you are fit and have ridden alot recently. Up in the Pennines in winter this is not easy! Make sure you will be happy riding in a closely packed group as fast as you can. Be prepared for some hotels where things like aircon do not work or doors do not close - the old soviet-type hotels are in poor condition in particular.