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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2013

SICILIAN VOLCANOES

Really enjoyed this trip, lots of variety from chaotic Catania to the tranquility and clear blue seas of the volcanic islands and the mars scape at the top of Etna. Walking was not too hard or too easy (it pays to be a bit fit though)

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the firey erruptions from the top of Stromboli at sunset and the climb down at night , like sliding down the worlds biggest sand dune.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Salvatore was great, good sense of humour relaxed and willing to accomodate group and individual wishes. The assistant leader Eva on her first trip was lovely and an experienced photographic instructor as an added bonus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you spend another few days in Sicilly after the trip, there is so much to see, so much variety and it really is an easy place to travel using public transport. Get fit first and you will enjoy the walks and climbs so much more.

Reviewed November 2013

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

What better way to justify another mojito than by burning off the calories cycling along the amazing Caribbean coast of Cuba! With great views, an amazing and informative guide and not too many hills to spoil the rest of the holiday!

Most Inspirational Moment

Meeting the locals and having the opportunity to stay in a Casa was the best part of the trip for me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had Freddy, a local Cuban with 20 years experience as a guide in Cuba and the cycling proesse of the pros! With a wicked sense of humour and a relaxed antitude it was great to hear his views about the country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The cycling isn't as bad as some had expected. All of the the bikes are boy bikes however, so if you do a lot of cycling yourself you may want to consider bringing your own seat.I also took a handlebar with me so I could put my camera in it. This was the only thing I needed close to hand as the bus was always not far behind. Many people didn't even have a rucksack with them.

Reviewed November 2013

CARPATHIAN CULTURE AND WILDLIFE

This was a brilliant trip, the scenery was beautiful, the group leader was full of good stories, the accommodation was gorgeous, the food was delicious and the hosts were extremely welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

Having arrived in the dark, waking up on the first morning and stepping out on to our lovely balcony to admire the sun rising over the stunning mountains covered in a thick layer of fresh snow! Breathtaking!Also seeing bears in the wild - it was amazing to be that close to them - although slightly un-nerving too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Udo our group leader was great fun. Full of stories and information of the history, flora, fauna, the people and the place.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't go expecting to see wildlife, accept that wildlife is elusive and that any sightings are a bonus. The trip notes do give the impression that seeing wolves and beavers is possibly more likely than it is. We were lucky seeing 5 bears at the hide and the splash of a beaver going into the water, but I think expectations were raised a little high. The scenery, people and more easily spotted flora and fauna made this trip excellent.

Reviewed November 2013

HIDDEN TREASURES OF JORDAN

It was advertised as leisurely but it was much more energetic than that.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through Petra and trying to get upright in the dead sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was informative but pushed his religion too much

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take sturdy footwear.

Reviewed November 2013

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

This was a really enjoyable week walking with a very pleasant and interesting group of people. Our hosts Jayne and John at Chalet Chocolat gave us a warm welcome and provided excellent food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably the top station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The mountain views up there are fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mark was very good. He led the group in a relaxed way, letting people come along at their own pace, which meant that I never felt rushed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes and walking grade before booking. There were people in the group who were surprised by the steep ascents and struggled to do them.

Reviewed November 2013

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

This was my first ever group trip so i was nervous about almost every aspect of the whole event. Would anyone speak to me?, would I be the worse cyclist?, would the meal times be awkard?, would the accommodation live up to expectations? There was no need to worry!

Most Inspirational Moment

When on a 22Klm climb a few inspirational moments pass by. Was it the fox, the views, the hairpin bends, the quiet? Probably all of them and many more. But mainly it was simply being there and doing it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Andy. His passion for the location and his love of cycling helped to make him a great leader. He also was always ready to go that extra step to ensure that we all had plenty to do and nothing to worry about.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is plenty of advice about bringing torches, ear bungs, currency etc to be found on the site. However, none of this is of any use unless you actually GO. So the advice would simply be, if you're an OK cyclist, have a taste for a little adventure; just book it.

Reviewed November 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Fantastic trip with a great group and tour leader. Warm weather and amazing sites. Jordan is an amazing country, people were warm and friendly – its hard to believe how much we saw and did. Certainly missing the sun and bright blue skies ………………..

Most Inspirational Moment

Wandering around Jerash with the sound of Scottish bagpipes wafting with the breeze. The sheer scale of the amphitheatres, colonnaded streets and palaces is truly breathtaking. That first glimpse of the Treasury at Petra through the Siq walk - very Indiana Jones! Sitting outside a Bedouin Cave looking across the Petra desert complete with shooting star - following a wonderful dinner (not to be missed). Snorkeling in the Rea Sea surrounded by lots of fish. Bobbing around in the Dead Sea. Night in Wadi Rum with that desert full moon.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled was a fantastic tour leader - making us all feel welcome and informed about Jordan in general as well as the places we were visiting. He always had good tips on evening meals and optional walks to take to get the 'worlds best view' in Petra and Wadi Rum. Highly recommend any trip to Jordan with Khaled - you are sure to have the best experiences possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

When getting local currency try to get smaller denomination notes (20 dinars and below) as you will find it much easier to pay for meals etc as not all places have change for larger notes. Make sure you have plenty of wet wipes and good walking shoes especially around Petra (as rocks can be slippery). I travelled at the start of October and found during the day temperatures were warm but pleasant (although a sunhat is good idea) at night it can get chilly so a jacket/fleece will be good idea.

Reviewed November 2013

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

VERY VERY NICEACCOOMODATION VERY NICE -FOOD VERY GOOD SP. VEGETARIANWALKS VERU=Y GOOD

Most Inspirational Moment

WHOLE TRIP

Thoughts on Group Leader

EXCELIENT

Advice for Potential Travellers

YOUR NEXT TRIP

Reviewed November 2013

SOUTH AFRICA: CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

This was my 4th cycling holiday with Exodus and was the best – fantastic scenery, food, wine and of course the cycling!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling around False Bay - coffee and cake in the morning (always a requirement for a Sunday ride), blue skies and sunshine, the most fantastic scenery along the coast, and 'undulating' cycling (plus not too strong a head wind!!!). And champagne and nougat tasting......

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really good - extremely knowledgable of the local wildlife, very good at riding up and down the group to make sure no-one got left behind, and pretty adaptable (always good when the heavens open and riding is off for the day!). Oh and very good at lunches!

Advice for Potential Travellers

There will be a strong headwind at various points of the holiday which can be a little scary on the downhills, but this is just part of the holiday and there is the bonus of having some great tail winds. The wine's are superb as is the food, but do remember to take a proper SA plug adaptor! And I wouldn't recommend the goat or sheep smiley for the western palate! When you arrive in Cape Town do the red sight seeing bus to see a lot in a short time period

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING IN CAPPADOCIA

A very relaxing holiday in a wonderfully scenic region. The walks were relatively easy but varied and the company was great.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the amazing scenery was the best thing about the trip. Having passed through the area 18 years ago I had always wanted to go back and the holiday certainly didn't disappoint. Walking through villages and seeing the local people going about their everyday activities was also good. The way of life in the cities has changed so much but we saw things that were timeless. The people were very welcoming and keen for us to see what they were doing. The ingenuity of the earlier inhabitants of the area in terms of carving out underground cities and making pigeon houses was eye-opening.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gorkem was very good. He was so keen to show us as much of this part of his lovely country as possible in the short time we were there. He made sure that we got as much out of the trip as we could.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare to be amazed at the scenery. If you go in October, also be prepared for it to be cold at night.

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