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one of the best treks for variety and views of the himalayan range – a great intoduction for another higher altitude trek, for fitness and acclimitisation – more than a walk in the Cotswalds as advertised – and Dilip was a superb guide – could not do better
views into Nepal India and Sikkim and of course the view of the himalayas from Everest to Kuchenjunga
Dilip was exceptional in every way - helpful, caring, informative, good sense of humour, reliable and a really decent human being. He had good relationships with his staff, who were all happy, and clients.
do it - its short and join it with another trek latergood combination with trek and cultural tour
A great climb out to Mt Toubkal, and with a really good group of people as well.
I think the most inspirational moment was getting to the top of Toubkal, which was definately hard work and quite a struggle. To do that after nearly four days of hard walking was certainly rewarding. I just about amanged to hold back the tears a few times when the emotions overwhelmed me - although perhaps it was just the altitude sickness!
Hassan was a really good leader. He was extremely welcoming and clearly wanted us all to enjoy our week in Morocco. He even invited the group to his house for tea and some snacks towards the end of the week. On the walking aspect he kept a very good pace which wasn't too fast, but certainly pushed me hard. He was perhaps a bit hands off to the extent that he expected you to sort yourself out most of the time and take resposibility which I think is exactly right. He is a mountain leader after all not a nanny.
Be prepared for cold night especially in April/May time. Remember to bring plenty of strong suncream. The toilet facilities on teh nights when you are camping are very basic and consist of a small tent over a hole in the ground - so bring wet wipes and toilet roll. Make use of the nearby refuges when at the high base camp. You don't have to be super fit to do this one, but it is several days of long hard walking so you should have a decent level of experience on mountains.
This trip was everything that I expected and more. The ascent was inspiring alone but I hadn’t anticipated such an intimate glimpse of the Berber people and their villages too. My guide was A1 and the food was fantastic. A great adventure.
Without a doubt my most inspirational moment would have to have been the ascent of Mt Toubkal itself. The sense of achievement and the views were both incredible. However, the trek 'upwards' through the Berber villages would have to come a close second. Culturally the trip was quite mind blowing!
I was travelling alone so was instantly comforted by the organisation, communication and skill of our guide. He was a Berber and had been guiding trips to the summit of Mt Toubkal and the surrounding areas for over 20 years so had a wealth of knowledge to offer. He took stock of all of our varying abilities and waited, listened and understood, which is really important I think. He was a really decent guy.
My advice for this trip would be to not underestimate the effects of Altitude Sickness. Thankfully I wasn't effected by this but some others in my group experienced some symptoms. Also, plan for the extremes of temperature as it can be very hot during the day but freezing during the night. So on both counts, be prepared!
Brilliant holiday… I wish it had gone on twice as long!
cycling over crabs.... swimming in the waterfall at Trinidad... cycling through the mountain villages smelling of woodsmoke...drinking mohitos with about three shots of rum in there just because they don't use measures in cuba. .. ...and Havana .. an inspiration all on its own.
He was great :) He had a fantastic sense of humour, he was great company; kind, likeable and funny and looked after us all really well - pretty much all the time. Don't know how he did it to be honest. ..
Don't forget to bring a padded gel seat. You need all the help you can get! and wear alot of sunscreen.
I enjoyed the challenge, the food, the fresh air. The group was smallish and so the guide had time for everyone. Encouragement and support really made this holiday, as did the ice cream!
Being at the top of Tuscany with good weather and a 360 degree view. Being above the tree line. Walking through snow in May. Realising that the ledge paths are as wide as a pavement, thanks to Sarah.
Sarah supported each of us, she was quickly aware of what we could do, even when I didn't think it was possible - those ledges again!
Make sure you remember your waterproofs, just in case, don't bother with walking sandals in May.
What a lovely week I had walking with three girl friends whom I met for lunch in January in a little tea shop near where we live. On mentioning I was going to walk the Amalfi coast they had all signed up and paid deposits with in 5 days. They too had such a good week that on our return home the question was, where are we going next time? we had good food, good company and the week was well organised. I can highly recommend this adventure to anyone.
the views across the med sea and landscape will stay in my head for a long time.
Christine was just fantastic. could not fault her.
Do go and walk the Amalfi coast. so much history there too.
Brilliant trip in a beautiful part of the world. Top marks for the catering and staff at Hotel Adler too, very well looked after.
Views from the Durrakopf are well worth the effort
Karl is a real gem- constantly cracking jokes, the trip wouldn't be the same without him
Do not, on any account, pass up on the opportunity for some kaiserschmarrn.Tyrolean night at the hotel is a lot better than you might expect!
A magnificent trip! You get truly immersed in Nepalese Himalayan culture. Challenging, steep and gorgeous, I would recommend this trip to anyone adventurous without hesitation. It’s tough, but do-able! Pain is only weakness leaving the body!
Watching the prayer flags fluttering across the Ama Dablam skyline.
Our group leader Sukman was excellent. I wouldn't want to trek in the Himalayas again without him leading the group! Every single member of our group was on his radar at all times, and he identified and helped those who were starting to struggle with the first AMS symptoms, probably before they realized. His professionalism and ability to organize such a big, diverse group whilst shouldering such responsibility did not compromise his sense of humour, and this ability to motivate others is probably the main reason that everybody made it to Basecamp and back with a smile on their face.
Read these reviews. It's evident on the trip that many don't, but exposing yourself to the advice provided from people who just like you, wanted to trek to Basecamp, can only enhance your trip- even if you choose to ignore the advice, it gives insight into what to expect. Be generous; yes, food costs more higher up- but look at the loads the Sherpas and porters are carrying; look at the tracks you are walking on, and think about how tired you feel on this holiday. Don't be mean spirited and deny the vendors their right to charge a little extra. If you want to get the Exodus yak to drag your stash of home bought goodies up the mountains, then I hope you have fun in your teahouse room being sad that your mars bar is crumbling and broken. Others have commented on this in their reviews too: any unwanted trekking gear/ clothing/ footwear is very, very happily and graciously received at the end of the trip. Exodus have a system in place for this, and their porters make use of these items immediately.
This was a really enjoyable cycling holiday: the roads chosen were predominatly little trafficked by cars, the countryside was a lush green, with roadsides and fields covered in masses of wildflowers, the villages and towns presenting aspects ranging from rural tranquility to urban liveliness and architectural interest.
Not a moment, but a few inspirational hours: the spectacular scenery of the Adriatic coast from Santa Maria de Leuca towards Otranto.
Michele did everything possible - and always with a smile and good humour - to make the holiday a good experience for everyone in the group. He also ensured that we sampled the special/traditonal dishes of each region.
Make sure to take with you a good guide book for the region!
After having completed the Bolzano to Venice tour in 2013 and having enjoyed it immensely with our tour guide (Michele Quaresimin) who was professional and competent) I was disappointed with the local operator and guide on this tour.
There were issues when an accident occurred during the tour which highlighted several problems that could easily have been avoided had the local operator had properly trained staff and an action plan in place that included carrying spare bikes and an adequate repair kit and first aid equipment.
I also found the tour price quite expensive given that it was the accommodation and breakfast only.
The sense of achievement for me to complete the tour as I am a not a skilled bike rider.
Sara was kind and lovely although a little shy. As the days went on she became more relaxed within our company. What Sara lacked was inexperience and a knowledge of the towns we were visiting. I have a strong interest in Italy and history, so for someone to read limited information on the towns from her typed up notes, was neither professional nor interesting. I have much higher expectations of a tour leader and when you are paying AUD1700 (approx) I think everyone would agree that a tour guide needs to be professional and have a sound level of local knowledge of the towns the tour is travelling through. Otherwise why have a guide?
Carry your own first aid kit.
I am sorry that Gayle felt her tour leader, Sara, was rather under-prepared for the trip and that an accident on the trip was not handled as well as it could have been. This was Sara’s first tour with Exodus, so we appreciate all feedback that can be used to help with our leader training programme. I have addressed all the issues Gayle raised with both Sara and our local operator, and Sara has received further training which we are confident will ensure that future trips run more smoothly. We would like to assure clients that all leaders on this trip will carry first aid kits at all times and that additional bikes will be carried in the support vehicle in the future.
Marta Marinelli – Product Manager for Italy