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The tour guide from hell
Please refer to Charle Waterworth who is our group contact with Exodus
A Fabulous Week in Tuscany
A fantastic week in Tuscany, the family who ran the Agriturismo were delightful and could not be more friendly, considerate and helpful. The accommodation is fairly basic,but clean and comfortable (as expected). We were worried prior to the trip about the weather, but it turned out to be sunny most of the week! The itinery was just amazing, varied and with some quite incredible walks; especially the last day hiking up Monte Sumbra – unforgetable! The walking group was a great cross section of people, and many laughs were had over the week…..all I can say is it is a ‘must do’ trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention, as each day's hiking had something special. Taking aside it was a walking holiday, the people, as in the guide Sara, the Italian family and the people in the group were just wonderful, to meet so many nice people was just a privilege!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is by far the best guide we have ever had, and my wife and I have completed several hiking Tours. Her personality, knowledge, experience, care, attention to detail, stories and sense of humour made the whole trip extra special. ....quite literally, an amazing lady! Sara even offers 'Reiki', which my wife undertook, although I am a sceptic, she came away from the session enlivened and inspired! Well done Sara, I hope our paths cross again some day?
Awesome experience
Amazing scenery, almost surreal because the shape of the mountains is so unique. Excellent hotel with great food. Very flexible and responsive guide. A great variety in the chosen walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
Viewing the 3 peaks from a fairly close distance.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Friendly and responsive to the needs of the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
In May there was still snow at the top across land which had some old WW1 trenches. Need to proceed very carefully.
Suggestions
Great hotel with spa facilities, great food, excellent guide, huge variety in the walks. We were also blessed with a great group of people who bonded well.
Wonderful Portugal
Great trip along the Atlantic coastline – amazing scenery, food and people. The cycling is mostly on cycle paths and the route is largely flat (though not entirely!) with a variety of scenery – coastline views, pine forests, coastal villages and nature reserves. The itinerary is well thought out, with time to explore both Porto and Lisbon with a walking tour in both cities and free time too. The food was excellent throughout and the excellent leaders (Armando and Ruben) suggested some great restaurants for meals not included in the itinerary. I particularly enjoyed the stop in Obidos, a lovely mediaeval town with cobbled streets and a castle to wander around.
Most Inspirational Moment
The wonderful scenery on the descent into Nazare
Thoughts on Group Leader
Armando was our tour leader, with Ruben ably assisting and driving the support vehicle. They were both superb, among the best leaders I've encountered on many trips. Both were friendly and enthusiastic, with a wealth of knowledge on all things Portugal. Everything ran very efficiently and the choices they made for stops for coffee/lunch, plus evening meal recommendations were all spot-on.
Suggestions
Consider the e-bike upgrade if your not keen on climbing - there is one pretty tough climb of around 5km, plus various other far shorter ones.
Awesome father and son trip through Tuscany
We had an awesome trip through Tuscany. Our guides were both great and we lucked out with the weather. Our cycling itinerary was planned extremely well, ensuring we had a good blend of scenic routes, cultural encounters, and great food. I also thought that the breaks were well thought out as we stopped at historical sites and walled cities throughout the day often enjoying them with gelato and expresso. We stayed in great hotels and met a lot of great people. This trip is a great way to see Tuscany and is challenging yet extremely rewarding.
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding up a 10 km hill to get to the gelato at the top with the whole group!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele was an awesome leader and was very knowledgable about the area. He also had many great suggestions for food.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Listen to your guides when they are talking about the surroundings as well as when they give restaurant suggestions.
Walking in the sun
Having spent a couple of days in Lisbon arranged by ourselves prior to the start of the holiday, we joined up with the group tour back at Lisbon Airport at the start of the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the week walking along the cliff tops and down to the beaches; the group was so friendly and dynamic. This was a full group with 15 people which really added something with people from other parts of the UK, US, and Canada. Francisco and Ines were amazing and probably two of the best leaders we have ever had on a group holiday; they were very thorough with their briefings and couldn’t do enough for us all. Their knowledge of the flora and fauna was very extensive, and what they weren’t sure of they looked it up instantly in a reference book! The three hotels we stayed in were all very good quality. The weather was fantastic, sunshine every day with a cooling breeze.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the storks nesting along the cliffs perched on pinnacles of rock in what seemed to be precarious positions; raising their young.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Francisco and Ines were very professional, very caring about the group getting the most from their holiday and sharing their knowledge of the local area and the wildlife. Their choices of restaurants when we wanted to have group dinners were excellent. The number of photographs they have shared with the group both during the trip and since we returned has been fantastic and it has been great to see the close ups that they were able to take with their ultra professional kit!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be reasonably active in terms of walking; there are some considerable distances walking on sand. Wear a hat as the cliff tops are quite exposed, so best to use plenty of sunscreen.
Suggestions
The standards of breakfast at each of the three hotels was very high and we were well set up for walking each day along with the packed lunches provided.
Fabulous
What a great way to explore the south of Croatia. Starting at Split and then island hopping to Hvar, Korcular and Mljet and ending up in Dubrovnik. Stunning scenery, good food and a great group to share the trip with.
Most Inspirational Moment
Having not visited Croatia before I didn’t realise that there were so many islands and the ones we visited were beautiful. The coastal rides were fabulous and dramatic especially on the last day riding through vineyards, olive oil groves and quiet villages. The small historic settlement of Ston was very interesting short stop on the way to Dubrovnik. For me Dubrovnik was an incredible place, Hotel a short bus ride into the city but if you wanted to sit by the beach and relax the hotel was only a few hundred metres from the sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mate was a super guy. Very efficient, observant, organised, nothing too much trouble and made the trip a relaxed one. Pacing was good and you could go ahead if the roads allow. Each day was well organised especially when we had ferries to catch, water and snacks provided on some days, when and where to break and meet up with Tommy the driver of the bus and trailer. Mate very knowledgeable of his country and a great ambassador for Exodus and Croatia.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are undulations along the route but the ups give great downs!! But Tommy with the bus was always there if you need him. The optional trip to Mljet is worth it.
Interesting tour
A varied and interesting tour combining a view of city life in Seoul and Busan with visits to National parks, museums, mountains, folk museums, temples, markets and much more.
Most Inspirational Moment
The overnight stay at Haeinsa Temple. What a privilege it was to observe life in the temple and to view Tripitaka Koreana. engraved on 80,000 woodblocks in the 13th century. The food was delicious, even though you had to eat it very quickly and it was good to experience eating a meal in silence. The views from the temple were breathtaking and the peace was sublime. I have read comments that have said that extra time in Busan would be preferable to the Temple stay. I disagree. I felt that the time in Busan was sufficient and would not have wanted to miss the Temple.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Michelle was wonderful. She was conscientious and in each area took us to interesting places to eat so we could experience Korean cooking in different regions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The temple advice is outdated. The rooms we stayed in were twin rooms, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are warm which is good because the temperature is cooler in the mountains.
Suggestions
I was disappointed at the amount of single use plastic we were required to use if we wanted to stay hydrated. Of course I took a re-usable plastic bottle for my personal use but our guide advised us that we should not drink the water because although the water was safe, all the pipes were old pipes and the metal made the water unsafe (I presume she meant lead pipes). So people in Korea drink bottled water. We were provided with a 500ml plastic bottle of water in our hotel room each night but that is obviously not enough per day for a hot climate so we were obliged to buy lots of plastic bottles of water. On an Exodus trip last year there was always a large container of water on our coach for us to refill our bottles so we did not need to use the plastic bottles in the hotel.
Great trip with a mix of cities & islands
One of my favourite Exodus trips, a combination of great locations, a fantastic tour leader and a really friendly group. I’ll definitely return to Croatia!
Most Inspirational Moment
Dubrovnik was a fabulous city to visit, beautiful to walk round and also a great place to people watch, while enjoying a coffee & cake! The views from the city walls were stunning. Korcula was also a real gem, we found a lovely little restaurant in one of the side streets during our evening visit and enjoyed a surprise city tour with a great local tour guide!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vanja ("mama duck"!) was a great group leader who really went over and above to ensure we all had a great time. It was a big group - 20 people - and a mix of ages, couples and solo travellers, and she made sure we were all really well looked after. Even during her "downtime" she was checking on her "ducklings"!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip and enjoy every minute! I'd say this was suitable for most ages and fitness levels, there was a good balance of sightseeing, walking, ferry trips, cities & islands. Not forgetting tasting local wines, liqueurs and produce. Something for everyone.
A trip of a lifetime
The trip was very tiring due to many early starts and very long bus journeys and the high altitude, but oh my goodness it was so worth it. Overall the trip far exceeded my expectations and ranks amongst the best experience of my lifetime.
Most Inspirational Moment
It was, as it was always going to be, the visit to Machu Picchu. This fulfilled a very long held bucket list item for me. I did wonder whether it would turn out to be a disappointment, and I half expected it to be too busy. But the moment when we first stood at the viewpoint above the site was every bit as inspiring and emotional as I had hoped, and the numbers of people there were far less than I had anticipated. Having said all this, the condors at the Colca Canyon came a very close second to this. That exceeded my expectations by so much.
Thoughts on Group Leader
William was a fabulous your leader. I am sure that I would not have enjoyed the tour half as much as I did had it not been for his excellent leadership. His knowledge and enthusiasm for his country and the sites that we visited was inspirational. He helped us tremendously in identifying wild of the wildlife we saw, which is a great interest to us. On the one night that I struggled with altitude sickness he answered how phone immediately when I rung him in the middle of the night and was so sympathetic and helpful. I cannot thank William enough for all his assistance throughout the holiday
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't worry too much about the altitude sickness. I had heard so many horror stories about it beforehand that I got quite anxious about it, but in the end it was no big deal. Don't be fooled by the guidance given in various sites about the cost of meals in Peru. We found that in average they were over twice as expensive as we had expected. Bring plenty of currency. Don't worry too much about the home stay. I can't honestly day that I was looking forward to that, but it turned out to be a rewarding experience.
Suggestions
Thank you William and all at Exodus for helping make it such an unforgettable trip. It ranks amongst the best experiences of my lifetime and will remain long in the memory.