Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent knowledgeable leader who knew his stuff.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We went on the "strenuous" week which we enjoyed but be prepared to be walking for 9-10 hours on a couple of days!
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PICOS PEAKS & GORGES
An excellent unspoilt part of Spain with stunning scenery and jagged peaks. The Picos mountains provide excellent walking and for the most part you see no one else!
UNDISCOVERED ATLAS
Refreshing, invigorating, inspiring alternative to Christmas!
Most Inspirational Moment
Maybe it was waking up snug and warm in my (borrowed from friend) 4 season sleeping bag on Christmas morning, realising that - although I love my family and friends dearly - the decision I had made to spend Christmas away walking in the anti-Atlas with a group of like-minded (and not at all wierd) people, was absolutely the right one, and that I had a day of sunshine, great scenery and walking, great company and conversation ahead of me (if only I could face getting out of my sleeping bag!).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Abdullah was fantastically organised and efficient without ever letting on: everything happened as it should, there was never any stress. I felt completely safe and confident with Abdullah, and he was very open and welcoming, and happy to talk about Morocco today.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take lots of toilet paper (the facilities- if there are any - are very basic)! Even in the middle of winter take a sun hat - it's bright.Take a head torch and lots of layers for sitting around in the evening.There's not a lot of time in the town at the end (Taroudant) so if you're shopping - know what you're after.
HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA
Great trip with lots of wildlife viewing opportunities – and Victoria Falls!
Most Inspirational Moment
Victoria Falls was amazing - even though it was low water (October). Well worth doing the helicopter trip over the falls. And you do need to do the optional trip to the Zimbabwe side of the falls. (When we visited there was almost no water coming over the Zambian side!) You can book an organised trip to the Zimbabwe side - but our guide was kind enough to take us (onhis day off!) - so all it cost us was the entry fee to the falls and the Zimbabwe visa.And the Chobe River cruise was also incredible. The word 'cruise' gives the wrong impression - we were in small boat (holds about 16 people), close to the water level - but this makes it far more special because you get so close to the animals. Seeing the elephant family come down to the river to drink was perhaps the highlight.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide (Sam) and driver (Jame) were both very friendly and helpful. Couldn't have asked for more!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make the most of the optional trips. Chobe River Cruise has to be the best value for money.
PICOS PEAKS & GORGES
A beautiful part of the world for trekking, and wonderfully varied walks through stunning scenery with a real sense of achievement at the end of the day. Great hotel, great leader, so a fantastic package all round! It helped of course that the weather was gorgeous and the group friendly and fun.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of the scramble - wobbly legs, but what a view!Cold, cold beer after a hard day's walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was amazing; so passionate and knowledgable about the area and a fun guy to have around. He was so encouraging on the hard bits - "the steeper the shorter!" - running up and down like a mountain goat so he could speak to everyone.
Advice for Potential Travellers
For single travellers, maybe check before you book the make-up of the group - how many solo travellers, age range etc. I actually didn't do this but I got lucky with a great mix of people, though it may be easy to end up with people who are all much older or younger or all couples (not that this would necessarily be a bad thing of course, but it may be a consideration for some people)
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
It was our first trip with Exodus and we were a bit worried about what we would find/be expected to do! We need not have worried- the organisation was perfect and our guide made sure everyone felt comfortable with what was happening, adapting some activities for some of the group. So much so we are now planning our next trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
- Halong Bay-WOW! - Hoi- An -what a lovely town - Chi-Chi tunnels- so interesting - Mekong Delta- an amazing experience
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide was Lam who was so attentive to everyone's needs and very knowledgable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It's quite an active holiday- not a problem for us, but a couple of the group found some of the activities too strenuous. Make sure you have a reasonable level of fitness.
SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES
Fabulous hotel with fabulous food.Had a fantastic time with a great leader and wonderful walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE
The most thrilling, rewarding and emotional adventure I have ever been on.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention, but here are a few:Setting off from Stella Point in the knowledge that I was going to make it to Uhuru Peak prompted me to burst into tears. An amazing and unexpected personal experience - I hope no one saw me.The camaraderie with guides and fellow trekkers. Personal bonds made for life.So much laughter, especially in times of despair.Getting to the top of the Barranco Wall and, of course, Uhuru Peak - a truly spiritual moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Abraham was calm, inspirational, knowledgeable and, by the end of the trip, a true friend. And I have the upmost respect for his whole team, all wonderful people.
Advice for Potential Travellers
First of all read Henry Stedman's book. That's the only guidebook you'll need.Take wet wipes.Plenty of hiking before you go with a heavy load. I hiked 250 miles during the 5 months leading up to the trip.Take something to wee in at night time - you really won't want to leave your tent at night.Hire their mats.Take all the time you need and be positive and remember to laugh and laugh.Talk to the guides and porters, they are such wonderful people.The only time I got blisters was on the way down - that day and a half of descent was an unexpected torture.
SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA
An absolute classic despite torrential rain, earthquakes, strikes, leeches etc etc, all of which were handled with great calmness by our superb guide Santosh Kumar!
Most Inspirational Moment
The wonderful Indian people who couldn't do enough for us!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Santosh Kumar was an inspired leader who with dilligence and humour lead us on this fantastic adventure. Santosh went out of his way to ensure that every individual had a fantastic holiday, he was kind and fair to all and the whole group got on like a house in fire, due to his great attention to detail. A star!!!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect anything and everything on this trip, don't ever go on an Exodus holiday and expect to follow the itinerary, the holiday's themselves always turn out to be much better.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
A fantastic trip into the Himalayas and at the same time a chance to really feel that you accomplished something.
Most Inspirational Moment
Without doubt, making it to base camp. On the day you walk up there, you are feeling sleep deprived, tired, possibly sick and then sense of achievement and relief at making it is fantastic. Also, just walking through the mountains and seeing the beautiful snow covered peaks.On top of that the members of the group were brilliant and all helped each other get there and back. It was great to see everyone achieve their ambition.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Uggs was great and as promised very lucky. Lukla Airport had been shut for 6 days before we flew in and 6 days before we flew out. He assured us that he always got his groups in and out on time, and against all the odds we did keep exactly to schedule. The entire team were brilliant from the leader, to the rest of the guides and our yak man. They all showed great patience and gave encouragement when needed to help you get up sections if you were struggling.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it. Prepare yourself though, and the more fitness you attain the less you will suffer ;-) Apart from EBC day, the other days are not too long, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. As the guides put it, if you can manage day 2 of the trek, you can manage all of it!!I took Diamox with me (just in case) but didn't need to take it. Paracetemol, ibruprofen and cold & flu tablets are enough to get you through. Don't forget your strepsils though as the Khumbu cough is a matter of when not if.
THE TROPICAL SOUTH
Excellent trip , varied itinerary with lots of time to explore.
Most Inspirational Moment
We really enjoyed the optional trip down to the very tip of India. I would recommend that that day be part of the itinerary. The wooden palace en route was amazing, and the island off the coast where the three seas meet was just wonderful. The ferry was an experience not to be missed.The houseboat was very well appointed and the food excellent with such an attenetive crew. The views as we cruised the backwaters were a delight = very restful and romantic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gopal was lovely. Kind efficient and very thorough. He was very good at making sure we enjoyed all sorts of culinary delights. It was our third trip to India but he found us different tasty meals that we had not tasted before.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You know leeches are not so bad. Inconvenient but not life threatening!!