Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

I had several inspirational moments, but the two that stood out the most was our visit to Hiroshima and our walk through the bamboo forest in Kyoto (it had a zen feel to it).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide was fantastic -- she did a great job keeping 16 different personalities happy and on the same page. She was very organized and made it look easy, but that was due to a lot of behind-the-scenes work on her part. She also handled a difficult situation very deftly. It was fun traveling with her!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to walk quite a bit -- the walking was very pleasant and enjoyable, but more (including navigating your way through the train stations) than indicated in the trip notes.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Ravelo walk - great day and fantastic to end it with some time in Ravelo.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent group leader - very knowledgeable helpful and patient. She always went the extra mile to make our experience special.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ravello, my favourite town, looking down on Positano at the end of the Walk of the Gods, the views from everywhere, the tour of Pompeii.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was unstoppable enthusiastic, knowledgable about the area, the culture, seemed to know everyone, great with all of the group and their individual needs and was happy that we could run, skip and be happy. Word of the week 'doable'!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take walking poles, the steps are part of the whole experience and there are lots. Take loads of photographs,

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Bysantine Way on Paros.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - couldn't have been better. Very friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable, interested, kind and extremely well organised. Thank you Thanos for a wonderful holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book and go on this wonderful trip

Most Inspirational Moment

The moment we arrived to the ruins. Camping at 3700m.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was great, very attentive and knowledgeable. Also very patient

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be put off by comments saying it's very challenging. Small seps take it easy and you will be fine. Take a good sleeping bag.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Walk of the Gods to Positano was beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was excellent helpful knowledgeable and an excellent experienced leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

Floating in the Dead Sea, exploring Petra, experiencing Wadi Rum, snorkelling in the Red Sea, amazing food and wonderful people (both the Jordanians and my fellow travellers).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was a very good guide and trip leader. Full of jokes, wind-ups and local and international knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Visit Jordan! The people were so friendly and I always felt totally safe, don't be put off by problems in other parts of the Middle East.

Most Inspirational Moment

Two visits stick out. The boat trip along the rivers around Tortugero with monkeys and birds in the trees around us and then returning back to the lodge with monkeys on the roof and a snake at the swimming pool! Magical. Walking on the suspension bridges in the Saint Elena Cloud Forest at canopy level, a view of the trees, birds, monkeys and insects from above.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Johnny Villalobus. he was polite and extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica and especially its wildlife. His commentary and guiding was just at the right level for all our group to thoroughly enjoy the experience. Even on our 'free' days he put on extra walks to find those elusive birds, frogs and monkeys we may have missed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would recommend to pack light and for humidity over dry heat. You need clothes that dry quickly. A good pair of binoculars is essential and plenty of memory cards for the camera as I took over 1000 photos.

Most Inspirational Moment

The way the Costa Ricans look after their country and wildlife. Highlights include the rainforest boat trips in Tortuguero, the Esquinas Lodge and seeing the quetzal in Savegre.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eric was excellent. There seemed to be nothing he didn't know about his country and the wildlife. His animal and bird spotting was amazing - he must have had X ray eyes! We learnt so much from him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We flew via Madrid and seemed to have fared better than those coming via USA. Exodus organised this route at our request. Remember to take an international plug adaptor suitable for Costa Rica! The boat to Tortuguero took all our luggage without any restrictions.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walks were all quite challenging, so we had a real sense of achievement and we saw some amazing scenery. Steep gorges, evidence of how people used to farm in the area, canals cut through rocks, snow, sun and beautiful green landscapes. The wildlife was fantastic - several types of vultures, a yellow and black salamander, orchids, hellebores and gnarled holm oaks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro is the best! He managed to meet all our needs, allowing those who wanted to walk faster clear directions of where to go and where to wait, while subtly supporting the slower members so that we all enjoyed the walks. His knowledge of the local area and its people, customs, wildlife, geology and history was exceptional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The terrain is quite challenging at times (rocks, snow and mud) so walking poles can be helpful.