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This is a great trip to get an introductory into Bhutan; culture, trekking and amazing scenery, what more could you want?
The warm up hike day was amazing, to be walking up to Tigers nest monastry and hearing the monks chanting with it echoing through the valley..just great way to start the trip!
Group leader was great, very helpful and friendly.
Enjoy! Also ask your guide about hot stone baths in Paro, they were great!
Fantastic holiday – cycling is a great way to see the country.
Each cycling day had many highpoints, but for me the best day was the last one when we cycled 10k up the Danang-Hue pass, then 10k down again in torrential rain !! Ended the trip cycling through the villages as the children were leaving school.
Simply the best ! My expectations for future exodus trip have been set extremely high. Not only were Danh and his team 110% safety conscious, he also ensured we experienced a variety of excellent food and gave us extensive insight into the culture and history of the country.
The hotel accomodation was far better than I expected, so don't bother with a mosquito net !The markets in Ho Chin Minh sold good quality rucksacks, waterproofs, caps, casual crossbody bags plus lots more, so providing you plan to get there before midnight, you could pick up most things you need when you get there. Oh, and if you fly Malaysia airlines, carry plenty of spare clothes on the airplane with you. On the way there the baggage missed the connecting flight, and on the way back there was a 14 hour delay in KL - we were sent to a hotel for the night without luggage. Malaysia airlines don't supply sleepmasks/earplugs/toothpaste/toothbrush like most other airlines do on long haul.
This was an amazing trip using a variety of transport through a culturally diverse country with varied landscapes and incredible flora and fauna much of which is endemic to Madagascar. This is far more than a wildlife spotting trip, it is an active trip with early starts and most days were packed full-every day was an adventure.
There are so many it's hard to choose. The wildlife, in particular the lemurs were the highlight of the trip and we were lucky to spot many different types of lemurs in the National Parks or purely whilst out trekking, it was such a thrill waking at Grace Lodge to the calls of the Indri and then seeing them close up in the wild. We enjoyed several night walks and were lucky enough to spot several Mouse Lemurs on these as well as many chameleons, frogs and so on. The walk to and through Canyon des Makis in Isalo was incredible, a walk through a dry landscape with Zebu farmers tending their cattle to rice fields and a verdant oasis with crystal clear pools. The trek to the piscine naturelle was hot and quite long but well worth it, so much to see along the way, the tombs and to learn about the history of the people. I loved driving through the Highlands in a hail storm and the 4wd drives across bumpy sandy tracks (roads) and then the ferry trips to Morondava. The first sighting of Baobab Alley was awe inspiring and I never tired of seeing the amazing baobabs. The camping in Kirindy Forest was just brilliant, I loved showering out in the forest listening to the calls of lemurs. Seeing the Fossa was so exciting too! The morning canoe trip through the gorge was so peaceful, amazing colours on the rocks and seeing the tombs of the first inhabitants of Madagascar. The trek and climb using harnesses through Grand Tsingy and over the bridge was tough and hot but so worthwhile and I felt a great sense of achievement. Tana the capital felt like home in the end, a lively city full of charm. The days we spent by the sea were so relaxing, some fabulous sunsets. I will never forget the welcome we got everywhere, children running out and waving to us, the whole trip is inspirational!
Sol was a fantastic group leader who told us all about the history of Madagascar, the people, the wildlife and the places we visited. I spotted a large bird when we were driving in separate 4x4's which I described to him later on and he was able to tell me exactly what it was which was great. He was really clear in letting us know what to bring for a night walk such as mozzie spray, head torch and so on and letting us know what we would need for a days activities and he tried to be as flexible as he could to fit in what everyone wanted to do. He was really helpful translating menus when we were choosing supper each night on arrival and in generally looking after us. I felt we were in a very safe pair of hands and would totally recommend Sol.
I think you need to be reasonably fit for this trip, there were some walks which were tiring mainly due to the heat rather than the distance, you do need to make sure you are drinking lots of water all the time. There are some quite steep treks through the rainforest when spotting lemurs so you need walking boots with a good grip. There are some longer days of driving but personally I enjoyed the variety of landscapes I saw from the window, there were also frequent stops along the way for different interesting sights or for a loo stop! The 4x4 drives were through amazing countryside and villages and although we had air conditioning in our vehicle we did not feel the need to use it as we found it was just fine with the windows down. Some reviews have been critical about the trip because of a few long days driving but Madagascar is quite a big country so in order to see everything some longer days driving were necessary, it didn't detract from the trip at all for me though so don't let it put you off. There are in any case relaxing days by the beach interspersed with the driving though overall it's a busy trip, often with early starts each day and packed with exciting activities and different things to see. The trip notes to me did not do justice to the amazing things we did every day, each day was 'wow'! Bring mosquito coils to burn at night, we found them invaluable! Also although the latter part of the trip was really hot, some earlier parts of the trip were cooler so make sure you bring a fleece for evenings. Bring a good camera, a spare battery for when there is no electricity and lots of memory cards as you will need them, there is so much to photograph!
The whoe trip was thoroughly enjoyable and well organized. Our trip leader Rit was a bastion of calmness and common sense, making sure thta everyone had everything they needed. In Cambodia, Fila was passionate about his country and made the visit both enjoyable and enlightening. In Vietnam, Tiet guided us well and gave us a good insight into life in VietnamThe group was of mixed abilities with everyone fully commitiing to the holiday. The cycle was long at the start but soon a rhythm was established.
Angkor Wat was the highlight of the trip for me
Very good trip overall. Have seen many animals and have visited many interesting places. Knowledgeable guide. Just before leaving for Zanzibar, we have wasted a day for driving and arriving to a camp site where we were like animals in the zoo for locals to look at and there was nothing to do, except attempt to rescue a beautiful wild bird that was locked up in the cage by the owner of the camp site. It would have been definitely better if we just flew and skipped that night on the continent, but rather spent it on the beautiful Zanzibar. Otherwise, a really nice trip.
We have seen the big 4, two kills (even though I am vegetarian, still a very good natural experience) and 5 ugly :) Many cubs!
He was friendly and knew his stuff.
A wonderful holiday – fabulous country, great company, delicious food, spectacular scenery, and the best guide ever (Danh).
Getting to the top of the "bloody" hill (it was only big in our minds!); Drinking beer on nursery stools in the road; Watching sea eagles fish; Cycling downhill through a herd of goats when I couldn't see where I was going because of torrential rain; Being entertained by Danh, whose giggle is infectious!
They don't get any better!
Do this trip, you won't regret it! Just ensure you are moderately fit, the rest will come with practice!
A really enjoyable week, The walks are easy/intermediate. Food was good. Hotels were satisfactory & the people were great company.
The Parthenon. Its on the a world heritage site for a reason.
Fantastic! Very knowledgeable, very friendly and approachable.
Bring walking/trekking gear, bring sun cream & hat. All hotels have basic facilities but they all have wifi.
From Amman to the dead sea to the wonderous place that is Petra. Then onto Wadi Rum and the desert. A spectacular fun packed way to spend a week !
Petra, nothing can prepare you for how massive and stunningly beautiful Petra is. Awe inspiring place. One day is spent exploring from the bottom, the next from exploring the hills and caves above the main site. My husband and I wandered down from the Safrifice area all the way down to the main site. WE explored the caves and temples and didnt see another soul. One of the best days of my life - if I am honest !
He was very good. Enthusiastic and full of knowledge. He made the trip fun.
Book this trip !!! Its fantastic !!
Jordan is a fantastic country, sadly bypassed by events in the Middle East. The people are friendly, the food is fantastic, the ancient sites are awe inspiring and the weather (in Oct) pleasant. There’s not much to dislike!
Jerash was a suprise - a huge sprawling Roman city that bettered Pompeii I think. Petra was equally awe inspiring in size and quantity of rock chiselled buildings. Floating in the Dead Sea covered in mud was unbelievable and although snorkeling in the Red Sea was great, the views of the port not so.
Zuhair was informative, helpful and added in extras such as seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls and Little Petra. He took us to good restaurants of varying price ranges (note some were more cafes/diners or street side eating places but equally as good). He was always concerned for the welfare of the group and our happiness and couldnt really be faulted. He guided us to restaurants in the evening (unlike a previous review) and was always willing to accomodate any needs.
Food can be cheaper than in the guide notes (anything from 2JD to 20JD). Lunches however were anything from 12-3pm(or non existant due to the distances travelled and availability of places) so take snacks (or rolls from the hotel breakfast buffet) to stave off hunger. Use mosquito repellant at the Dead Sea - I forgot and suffered for it!Nights and mornings are a bit chilly (in Oct) eg 13c so do take a fleece. NB: The 4x4 drive into the desert is at Desi, not Wadi Rum (if reading a guide book) but does not detract from the overall fun experience and amazing views of mountains eroded like dripping candles.
This was a fantastic trip with a wonderful team leader and support team. Lots of variety, as much free time as you wanted, good food and excellent company.
This is difficult as there were so many ...the sun cleared immediately after our arrival at the first camp site, after an afternoon of misty conditions. We were able to see Kanchenjunga clearly that afternoon and at dawn the following day.Dillo's amazing Bollywood-style dancing at the end of trek celebration :-) cocktails/pink gin at the Windamere (sic) Hotel in Darjeeling. Dilip managed to get us into the guests lounge, usually out of bounds for non-residents.the overnight train journey was surprisingly enjoyable, and the arrival in Calcutta in heavy rain was quite an experience.Sikkim was lovely!
Dilip was an inspiration, and the group benefitted enormously from his leadership and superb organisational and team-leading skills. He has established an impressive network of local people from the villages on the route, and we were welcomed warmly wherever we went. His leadership style is very hands-on, and he himself greeted us every morning on trek with a cup of tea. He was constantly cheerful, despite the freak weather conditions we encountered on the trek, and was always looking for ways to make things more enjoyable for us all. The chips and pakora were perfectly timed to lift our spirits after a day when misty conditions had obscured the mountain views that we'd all been looking forward to. He was very good at solving all our problems, large and small - for example, when a few of us were queuing for the ladies loo in Sikkim, Dilip persuaded the restaurant owner to open the VIP toilets in the presidential suite for us. His leadership ensured that we all had a very enjoyable holiday, despite freak weather conditions, which were a side effect of the worst cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in 40 years.
Take a good sleeping 4-season bag and the best mattress you can afford (or borrow). It did get very cold at night on the high points of the trek.Don't hesitate to book if you're thinking of doing this trip - it's been the best holiday we've had for years.