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Reviewed August 2013
THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES
A fantastic week’s walking in wonderful scenery, staying in an excellent hotel.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walking was varied, ranging from easy to moderately challenging. We added in some extra sections on some walks to make them a bit more challenging; this was easy to do given the maps provided and the well signposted paths. The best day was the Tre Cima walk but make sure you do the full version to avoid some of the crowds!
Thoughts on Group Leader
This was a unguided trip, but the maps and walk notes which were provided were excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to vary your route if you are confident at map reading and want a bit more of a challenge. Make use of the hotel's three (!) saunas - no one else seems to. Don't expect to lose any weight on this holiday - the quantity and quality of the food in the hotel will not be outweighed by your exertions.
Reviewed August 2013
WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS OF ALASKA
Fantastic combination of wildlife and scenery in Alaska's top destinations. The combination of stunning glaciers, fjords, mountains together with humpbacks, moose, bears, sea otters, beaver and caribou made this an unforgettable holiday
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many - the top three were :a) Watch humpbacks breach in Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Parkb) The 90 minute scenic flight over the Bagley icefield from McCarthyc) Watching two grizzlies, each with three cubs on our bear watching trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both group leaders, Rebecca and Leah were very good. They organised the group well, got the right level of group participation from the outset and interacted with and informed the group very well.Rebecca's cooking was exceptionally good
Advice for Potential Travellers
The only advice3 would be to take after bite in addition to deet spray as the mosquitos in certain areas were a problem
Reviewed August 2013
MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE
This is a challenging trip through a remarkable, amazing country which still seems "new" to tourism.
Most Inspirational Moment
The vast and beautiful grasslands of the steppe and immense landscapes of the Gobi Desert are truly amazing. What was remarkable was that it was completely unbroken by fences or roads. Go during Nadaam. The festival is wonderful and colorful. Insist that your guide allow you to stay through to the end on the last day. It is worth watching the finals of Mongolian wrestling and all the awards to the winners.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was very sweet and worked hard, but her language skills were definitely less than ideal. That said, she did an excellent job of arranging meals and accommodation.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When other reviewers refer to the ride on the Mongolian dirt roads as "bumpy," they are understating. It is often lurch/twist/throw you off your seat bumpy. Anyone with back issues should definitely think long and hard about this trip. That said, I developed sort of an attachment to our Russian vans, even though we had to push ours twice to start it!
Reviewed August 2013
AMALFI COAST: POMPEII & PIZZA - FAMILY HOLIDAY
Billed as a holiday for families with teenage children this sounded perfect. And it was, in fact all our expectations were exceeded. The billed trips e.g. to Pompei, the ‘Walk of the Gods’, Vesuvius to name but a few, were well orchestrated and fun, but Eduardo the local guide and host put on some real fun extras, and the hotel staff were great. Making pizza may not sound a lot of fun, but it was for the kids while the adults looked on laughing and drinking the excellent local wine (all you can drink for Euros5). Highly recommend this brilliant holiday for that tricky age group the teenager.
Most Inspirational Moment
We enjoyed Pompei and the guide was amusing and informative. The grown ups loved the (unscheduled) trip to Romello and we were lucky that we arrived at the resort the evening of a wonderful local festival. You should go to that if you have a chance even if you feel knackered from just arriving.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eduardo Palermo knew EVERYONE. Local but world travelled he had a story for every occasion and laid on extras as he saw fit (like stoppoing off at a limoncello maker that he knew and was open as we walked by). Worked very hard, even on his supposed day off and made the trip great
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were lucky with the weather but I gather it can get very hot, so watch that.
Reviewed August 2013
MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
Amazing trip with stunning scenery. Walks were challenging as described but rewarding and well guided.
Most Inspirational Moment
Took a short but steep detour to a quiet peak with a 360 degree view of Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains with clear blue skies and no one but a pipe smoking Italian who was striking a pose to share it with.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was perfect for the task. He dealt with a range of abilities and experience and ensured everyone had the holiday they wanted and more.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be fit and comfortable with ascents and descents. Take an umbrella as it's infinitely better than putting waterproofs on in a short shower. Take an inflatable pillow as clothes in a bag can get a bit much after 2 weeks.
Reviewed August 2013
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Fantastic scenery with enough walking to feel like it was a walking holiday.Overall the balance of the week between rest and activity days was about right.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Pompei and Vesuvius.One day was not enough.You could spend a week there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leader was excellent.She was aware of the differing walking abilities of the group and adjusted the pace accordingly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware that July and August are very hot for walking.You must be used to walking in hot weather to cope.
Reviewed August 2013
DISCOVER NAMIBIA
Really excellent tour of a fascinating country for people, history and wildlife. Very different from East Africa in all respects so well worth exploring if you are used to safari in Kenya, Uganda etc.
Most Inspirational Moment
A group of 20 elephants socialising around the waterhole at Halali. We saw maternal and sisterly love, burgeoning male adult naughtiness to a young female and the selfish fun of young elephants chasing impala away from a drink. All life was there! Cheetah conservation talks were fascinating in terms of the scientific advances being made in the care and protection of these magnificent animals. African sunsets, dawns and starry skies take some beating of course. Return to Africa is imperative for me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ronney was good fun, an excellent driver and brilliant at animal and bird spotting out of the corner of his eye whilst keeping both hands on the wheel. His zoological knowledge was impressive.Jonas joined in the fun and was a great camp-fire cook.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We had flight problems with checking in people and luggage for a through flight via two airlines: Heathrow to Frankfurt [BA] and Frankfurt to Windhoek [Air Namibia] . People and luggage got left behind. Check with your Exodus contact before you go to find current advice.It really was cold at certain stages: fleece and head-covering much appreciated.
Reviewed August 2013
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
A really enjoyable week with an excellent guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the Walk of the Gods on the last day. Also the two times we visited the hotel's kitchens were fun.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for very hot days in July, especially walking between the walls on villages, they seemed like an oven sometimes.
Reviewed August 2013
MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
We are a group of eight family and friends. The setting of the hotel was magnificient. Leader of the walk Rupert was excellent. He was able to accomodate each individual requirement with tact and humour. The staff of the hotel Jayne and John were fantastic, always friendly and helpful and nothing was ever too difficult. We had a wonderful holiday and have no hesitation in recommending it to any of our friends and family in future.Sam Wong, Melbourne, Australia ( July 2013)
Most Inspirational Moment
When we were on a 360 degree view of the Mont Blanc surroundings. It was awe-inspiring and brought back memories of the view from Anapurna Base Camp (Nepal).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rupert was an excellent group leader. His tact and sense of humour were outstanding. We were a group with different trekking abilities and background. He was, however, able to accomodate all of us without any difficulty. His knowledge of the Mont Blanc area was also outstanding.I am already considering doing another trek with the Exodus group in 2014.
Advice for Potential Travellers
My only advise for any potential traveller would be a realistic appraisal of their trekking ability (fitness and stamina). The better one's fitness and stamina, the more likely one would enjoy the experience.
Reviewed August 2013
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
I really enjoyed this trip and I would say the highlight for me was the variety of scenery, not just over the course of the week but on each walking day! Stunning limestone towers and very Austrian style rolling meadows with the greatest profusion of alpine flowers I have ever seen each day. Both the leaders were very experienced and a good laugh too. Although some have stated the hotel was basic, I found it clean and comfortable and the food was certainly better than last years TMB highlights trip! Overall a very enjoyable holiday with a lovely group of people and I would thoroughly recommend it.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the stunning limestome scenery close to the Vajolet towers. Just awesome!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very experienced and a nice bloke. I did find the pace a bit faster than I would have liked on some days (B grade walks too) but that was probably more due to my recovering from a knee injury unfortunately sustained not long before my holiday. If you are thinking of C grade you will need to be pretty fit.
