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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed July 2012

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

Excellent week. Oliver was a fantastic guide and looked after the whole group professionally and expertly. Elaine provided fabulous food the whole week and although I don’t usually eat cake – her cakes are so delicious I had one everyday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole week was brilliant. I loved each walk as they were all different in terms of the immediate landscape but always with the mountains as the stunning backdrop.Eating pear and chocolate tart and drinking hot chocolate at a mountain refuge in the sunshine with clear blue skies was a real moment of joy.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. One of the best leaders I have had on a group activity holiday. This is because he paid attention to the needs of the whole group and worked hard to ensure we all enjoyed the walking and the landscape.Elaine provided food for the week and she did so incredibly well. The food was excellent and the amount available was brilliant. In fact I would have to admit to eating a little too much. Large breakfast and lunch (enough to spread over '2' lunches), and a 3 course dinner. Good job I was on a walking holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This holiday is for you if you want a good introduction to the area, enjoy taking in the views and time to appreciate the journey.It is important to understand the grading of the walk as this will determine the level of the group that you will be walking with all week.If you want to use a holiday to push your own physical fitness then you need to understand your own fitness levels and how this compares to the walk selected.This holiday is graded as a B and this is a sound description of the walks.Oliver is a true group leader and will set the pace of the walk according to the needs of the group, as he should. I found the pace on the holiday good and it was great to see the whole group enjoying the walking. There was a great deal of diversity in our group, from marathon runners (not me!) to regularish walkers. But we all enjoyed the walking thanks to Oliver.

Reviewed July 2012

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A fantastic week. Good company, great scenery, an inspirational guide, too much lovely food … and a real Italian family welcome.

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed the walks through some beautiful beach forest, then out on the more exposed slopes to the top of Monte Sumbra, say. The stunning views from other peaks. The village-village walk. The time to relax in/by the pool at the end of each walk. The tea and biscuits/beer from the fridge upon return from a day's trekking. Pottering around in Lucca, soaking up the atmosphere (enjoying a nice long lunch) and on the last day in Pisa before the late evening flight home (we had 2 free days really). And of course, Mamma.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro is an excellent leader/guide. He is really well organised; he communicated information really efficently and was encouraging every step of the way. He went out of his way to assist with options on the free day, (e.g. bought and fetched rail tickets for the group), and thus enabled me to manage both visits to Lucca and Pisa later in the week - without missing out any of the scheduled walks. Always sociable and helpful I really enjoyed his company and wish him luck.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just book it and have a great week.

Reviewed July 2012

Mont Blanc Circuit - Quick and Light(ish)

A fast and (preferably) light tour around the iconic Mont Blanc Massif. With an emphasis on seeing the highlights of the Mont Blanc circuit, you can definitely expect your money’s worth of walking when trying to cover as much of the amazing scenery as this trip takes in.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just being in the surroundings makes you want to get out and walk. There was never any reservation on waking each morning. Anticipating what was to come and looking forward to each day meant I couldn’t wait to get started each day!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Graham led us with humour, panache and a very finely judged approach. It’s easy when leading in potentially hazardous environments to set rules in stone and forget that the group is composed of adults, not children requiring herding for a to b. Graham was able to move the group at a pace that kept most people happy most of the time, provide plenty of stops for information, breath catching, photos and snacks. If you find yourself being guided by Graham, consider yourself lucky – he’s as good as I’ve come across in my adventures.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel light. No, lighter than that. A bit lighter still... Save that half used toothpaste tube and use it on this trip. Take a smaller bit of soap, not a massive new showergel bottle. There’s no getting away from it. You walk up hills a lot on this trip. The lighter the bag, the easier it is. You come down them too. Your knees will thank you for leaving the hardback bestseller back in Chamonix. For example, two tee-shirts (one day, one night) will see you through the week easily. If you must, you could even wash the daytime tee and dry it overnight. If you're wondering why I say all this, what with three litres of water, lunch, an SLR and a bit too much in the way of clothing, my bag was 17kg, joint heaviest on our trip. I figured I could cut four kg out easily and will do next time! Earplugs are a must for a good night’s sleep in the dorms. Someone will snore. Someone will get up for a wee. If you’re used to dorm living, this will be normal to you. If you’ve never stayed in dorms before, fear not – these were some of the nicest I’ve experienced, with comfy beds, nice and warm. They may feel cosy, with fellow travellers in close proximity, but embrace it and enjoy it! Watch the guide. If they put a jacket on, it’s probably going to get wet. If they’re in a tee-shirt, it’s looking good. Get some training done. Each day contained a significant climb and descent. Our group was described as averagely fit and we spent between six and eight hours walking each day. The fitter you are, the more time you can spend looking at the magnificent views, instead of staring down at your feet on a never ending trudge. I absolutely promise the views are worth the extra effort. If you get a nosebleed and use a tampon to staunch the bloodflow, be prepared for your fellow walkers to point, laugh and take photos. Thank you Richard for this most memorable of moments.

Reviewed July 2012

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Great trip, quite a lot of time spent driving from place to place but that’s mostly unavoidable. Another day in the Serengeti would have been good. My companions were a great bunch which always helps.

Most Inspirational Moment

I went to see the wildlife and there was lots, can't really pick a favourite.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Moses was great as were Albert and Boniface, they couldn't have done a better job.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Your bags travel in a locker on the truck, it's probably useful to check they fit beforehand and take a small padlock for the locker. Take some warm clothes for the crater, it can be quite cool. Buy a cheap pillow early in the trip.

Reviewed July 2012

PICOS PEAKS & GORGES

I’d taken the challenging option for this – well worth the extra effort. The accomodation was really good and the food excellent

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk upto covadonga lakes was probably the best of the walks we did - varied and spectacular scenery before the final push.again well worth the effort

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both the guides were on form and put in a lot of effort to keep things going

Advice for Potential Travellers

Challenging means just that. Please check before you do this and be ready for the extra effort

Reviewed July 2012

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

An absolutely fantastic week… beautiful scenery, fabulous people, amazing trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing Mt Ouanakrim the day after summiting Mt Toubkal - the climb was great fun (particularly the exhilarating scramble near the top) and the view absolutely breathtaking with such serenity being the only group at the top. Trully inspiring!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide and the back muleteer made the trip as fabulous as it was... such lovely people with a brilliant sense of humour and a brilliant knowledge of the area and it's people.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do the optional walks! They make the trip what it is and give you even more stunning view of the High Atlas.Be wary of going during Ramadan as it may not make the trip as great as it could be (you'll also feel really bad for the guide and muleteers). And lastly, embrace the sugar... Moroccans love sugar and you are never short of a sugar fix on this trip.

Reviewed July 2012

MONT BLANC CIRCUIT

My first walking holiday with Exodus exceeded all expectations. The perfect combination of stunning scenery, challenging walks, a brilliant group of people and a really outstanding guide in Graham and cook and practical back-up from Lewis (hard to believe that this was his first time in the role!).

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many! A favourite day involved a walk from the Val Ferret on a quiet but stunningly beautiful route over two cols and a summit back to Courmayeur. Great views and a profusion of alpine flowers. Another highlight was the impeccable timing with which Graham got us all to the summit of Bregent on the final walking day 10 minutes before the weather closed in. A real sense of achievement for the whole group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

See above - couldn't fault either Graham or Lewis, both of whom did a superb job in their respective roles.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be put off by the idea of camping - it was no hardship at all, in fact quite the reverse - would really recommend it.

Reviewed July 2012

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

This trip was fantastic as it combined trekking in Mont Blanc during the day with the luxury of chalet accommodation in the evenings!

Most Inspirational Moment

The walking was fantastic and the views were amazing - especially on the final day on Aguillette des Houches! I really liked seeing Mer De Glace on the free day - i've never had the chance to go inside a glacier before and it was amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Oliver our leader was very funny and very knowledgable about the local area. He paces the walks just right- you get to have regular rests to catch your breath and he made sure we were all enjoying ourselves.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice would be to take all the essential equipment and clothing as the weather changes quickly on the mountains!

Reviewed July 2012

INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

An inspirational trip that packs a lot of amazing experiences into two weeks. From the Amazon jungle to the Inca Tail and on to Lake Titicaca, the scenery is so varied and the experiences so different it’s like having 3 mini holidays in one.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many! The Inca Trail was as challenging as expected but our leader made sure we paced ourselves to minimise the chance of altitude sickness. Reaching Dead Woman's Pass as a group was fantastic and seeing the mist dance over the mountains was beautiful. In fact, the whole of the Inca Trail is breathtaking with every corner revealing a different view! Macchu Pichu at sunset... and again at sunrise. Say no more! The porters who virtually run the trail in sandals while loaded up are incredible. The short flight from Cuzco to Puerto Maldonaldo takes you from the moutain peaks to the lush jungle so try to get a window seat and enjoy the ride! White water rafting through the Sacred Valley was great fun and the drive along the altiplano to Puno was stunning. Meeting the local people and the homestay on Amantani Island was wonderful and humbling. All in all an inspirational trip where you'll find yourself using superlatives again and again. And again!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Rene, was a superb organiser, anticipated our needs and was always ready with a smile and an answer to our questions. He was very professional, friendly and calm under pressure and his passion for Peru was infectious. Thanks Rene for a fantastic trip!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Listen to your leaders advice and drink at least 3 litres of water a day - even more on the trek - as it really does help to avoid and/or deal with effects on altitude. Walking poles are ESSENTIAL. Take them to both the jungle and on the Inca Trail.Take lot of layers for the trek as the days can be warm but the nights can drop to 0 degrees. Take spare batteries for your camera on the Trail as there's nowhere to charge them. Take a potato peeler to the homestay (and leave it behind!).

Reviewed July 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Excellent organization. Maybe a bit over the top in the commodities… but definitely appreciated once there. The African Walking Company is an excellent organization.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing how one of our main guides took the load from a porter from another organization that had damaged his knee and carry the load until the end of the route. No one else did anything, and the porter kept pushing even though the damage he had done to his knee was really serious. Knowing that the company respect human values is very important.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Just one word: Awesome

Advice for Potential Travellers

Drink, drink, drink.

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