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Hikes along the coastline provided stunning views, coastal breezes, sounds of waves and pristine beaches. Francisco shared his extensive knowledge of the fauna and birds of the region and engaged the group in discussions on the environment. We enjoyed great food and wine and the visits to the Vicentino Vineyard and Junior Jacques Distillery were highlights!
My favourite moment was seeing two Peregrine Falcons in flight.....
Both tour guides, Francisco and Ines were amazing! They were professional and knowledgeable and they took the time to get to know each hiker and provided individualized attention in what mattered most to each. A great time was had by all!
This is an excellent exposure to a lovely country. There is a healthy amount of exertion with beautiful scenery and challenging but not killer hikes. There is enough time to explore a number of the coastal towns, but each could use a full day or two on its own. The island of Brach was such a treat with it’s sleepy, but beautiful resort feel to it. Croatia was a wonderful country with friendly people, exceptionally clean cities and countryside and gorgeous scenery. I had a feel that we were visiting sunny seaside resorts from 60 years ago. I mean that in the best way, as the country does not (yet) have over the top big high rise hotels, with the fast paced scenes and crush of tourists. Lot of families enjoying the waterfront and great walks along promenades overlooking the beach. I loved the exertion of the hikes, but also loved the times to simply relax and wonder through the towns and along the beach. Also I was shocked by the amount of the populace that spoke really good English. If you like a good deal of exertion in a clean, friendly, beautiful country that still has a relatively understated tourist feel this is a great tour. (There are tourists, but in late May it was not a crush of humanity by any means)
Evan was the guide and was exceptional. He had a tremendous sense of humor with great people skills. He was truly knowledgeable about his beloved country and informed us about the history, politics and flora and fauna of Croatia. Again, his humor and graceful motivating kept the group on task and upbeat, and his personality added so much to the enjoyment of the tour.
This is a wonderful combination of hiking and time to tour some of the beautiful coastal cities, especially Dubrovnik and Split and the island of Brach. The entire coastal geology is made up of limestone. Because of this, the hiking does have a great deal of loose small rock and scree. Though the uphills were not exceptionally hard they do require a healthy amount of effort and balance. So, not a trip for someone looking for a leisurely hike. It does have beautiful scenery and just the right amount of rewarding exertion.
I had heard that this was a good trip, and was looking forward to it a lot, but as a veteran of Exodus (this was my eleventh adventure with the company) this Costa Rica excursion managed to far exceed expectations. Costa Rica is an extraordinary and unique country that treasures its natural habitats (and abolished its own army in 1949) but you do need a good guide to unlock its treasures for you, and Jonny Villalobos was the key to making the last two weeks completely unforgettable. Jonny knows EVERYTHING… and is infinitely patient, and understands that a good guide needs to be like the proverbial swan… serene on the surface, while paddling away under the water to make sure everything runs like clockwork. The itinerary is impressive enough, but Jonny had most of the group willingly getting up at 6am every morning to go on his wonderful additional birding hikes… and I’m not even particularly interested in birds. I’m sure that I have learned more about wildlife in the last two weeks than in the entire 63 years that preceded it. Much of the fun of this trip is that most of you will be staring at dense foliage not seeing anything but leaves and vines, only for Jonny to isolate a branch half way up and reveal some perfectly camouflaged creature that you hadn’t even heard of five minutes before. I’ve never said ‘wow’ so many times in my whole life. And where the trip notes said something like ‘the day is yours to explore etc etc’ of course you can do that if you want to, but why would you when you’re going to get so much more by joining in with Jonny’s unique spin on every activity. Of course the real star is the country itself and the extraordinary diversity of landscapes and habitats, from hot and humid tropical rainforest, to chilly atmospheric cloud forests up in the mountains. From rivers whose banks teem with monkeys and birds and lizards to thrilling waterfalls, to an idyllic pacific beach where all that’s missing is a bounty bar or a bottle of Timotei shampoo. Seriously, everyone should give Costa Rica a go if only to appreciate how wonderful our world can be when we look after it, and to give you hope that it is possible to repair at least some of the damage we’ve done to our beautiful planet.
Every day was full of inspirational moments, from watching a Potoo (which is like something out of Harry Potter) cuddling her chick, to an encounter with a playful troupe of wild squirrel monkeys, to a magical trip along the jungle creeks and canals of Tortuguero (a bit like Apocalypse Now but without the psychotic US Army Colonel), to stumbling across a two toed sloth who I swear was giving me the finger.
Jonny Villalobos is a super talented guide who made every day an adventure and filled the whole group with enthusiasm for wildlife and his remarkable country.
Be prepared for all weathers - although don't worry too much about rain (rain is what makes the country what it is) - and for early starts. To get the most from this trip you should be prepared to go with the rhythm of the country and the wildlife itself... so get up with the sun (the birds will wake you up anyway) and don't worry about conking out when it gets dark.
I’ve been on a number of similar trips but this one beats them all for packing so much into a fortnight whilst immersing us in a fascinating and beautiful country. Aided by perfect weather, like minded travel companions and a guide who relished sharing his love of his country with us, this was a heady cocktail of experiences that will live long in the memory.
Almost impossible to pick just one. The jungle dawn, our first view of Machu Picchu and the warmth of our Amantani Island hosts were all highlights.
We couldn't have had a better group leader than Smithy. He kept us up to speed with our energetic calendar, whilst remaining relaxed and jovial. He engendered a great spirit within our little team, ensured we were safe and well at all times and sought expert medical attention in a mountain village when one of us was unwell. His knowledge of and love for his country was second to none. Smithy smoothed our way with local people and services whenever our limited language abilities came into play. It helped that he was well known and had friends everywhere that we travelled! Expert local guides in the rainforest, Cusco and Lake Titicaca all added to our knowledge and understanding of Peru.
Read the trip notes carefully before deciding if this trip is for you. Most of the time is spent at altitudes of 3000 - 4000 meters, which can be a challenge in itself. We were very fortunate with the weather on the Inca Trail, which was warm and dry during the day with great views of the Andes, though rapidly chilling off at night. Walking and camping in the rain might have been an even sterner test and you do need to be equipped for anything weatherwise. I never felt that I was rushed and our guide ensured we had ample opportunity to enjoy the spectacular scenery and the warm local hospitality. However, be prepared for constant packing and repacking (and some early starts) for the planes, boats, minibuses and train that enabled us to cover so much ground in a relatively short space of time. Other than that, Engage, Absorb and Enjoy!
Fantastic trip and a great experience. The guides were excellent and great ambassadors for Indonesia. We’ve all heard of the country but perhaps no little about it so it’s a great way to improve your knowledge and understanding about its geography, history and people. Food was also excellent and whilst rice is very common at meals there are other options available.
The scenery and the friendly people. Bali and Java are incredibly beautiful and blessed with some fine scenery. The opportunity to go snorkeling for the first time was mind blowing with a huge variety of tropical fish to see. Each day we passed a number of villages and whilst perhaps it was unusual to see cyclists, the people, particularly the youngsters, were very friendly so always remember to wave back!
Wira was an excellent guide, always willing to share his knowledge about Indonesia and always on the ball with his briefings about the day's cycling. He also has a great sense of humour and kept us motivated throughout the trip. He's also got aspirations as a singer - as you'll find out on the night when you camp! The size of our group also warranted a second person to help with the cycling and in this respect Wayan was also fantastic. Always cheerful and definitely kept us all motivated, even on the days when the cycling was fairly tough.
Don't underestimate the cycling even if the trip is graded moderate. A couple of days require some significant gain in altitude so do some training beforehand. There's always a support vehicle if you don't feel up to it of course but the challenge of getting to the top is always rewarding. You'll also need to cope with the temperatures but as long as you keep your fluids up you'll be fine. Whilst a bloke I'd over-packed when it came to evening clothes so I wouldn't worry too much about having lots of different outfits to wear as you mainly eat in the hotel or a nearby restaurant. Whilst cycling you'll definitely get very sweaty but just accept it as everyone else is the same! There are one or two opportunities for laundry during the trip but you'll likely need to do it by hand half-way through as you won't spend sufficient time to get it laundered before leaving the hotel the next day. There's more opportunities though nearer the end of the trip if you get desperate for clean clothes! As regards money the trip notes are slightly out of kilt. The $100 mentioned covers both a kitty for misc. expenses plus the tips for the support crew including the second cycling guide. The tip for the leader of course is your discretion but as our one was excellent we each gave 1m rupiahs (approx £55).
Very well chosen set of destinations, excellent guide. Informative, helpful, attentive and dynamic
Hike up vernal falls waterfall in Yosemite with assistance from guide
See earlier - informative, helpful, attentive and dynamic. Competent response to unexpected events - flexible and responsive to group
Book alternative hotel to OYO at close of trip in Law Vegas. Because this was terminus of trip we thought hotel had been vetted - found it shabby and somewhat dirty.
A chance to explore 3 different Azorean islands. Good mix of inland and coastal walks varying from lush green vegetation to barren volcanic terrain.
Amazing whale watching trip with 3 different dolphin species plus sperm whales spotted. Absolute highlight was following a hump-backed whale on it's journey for about 15 minutes.
Jorge was a knowledgeable, relaxed and very friendly guide. This was his first outing with Exodus and he managed the needs, expectations and capabilities of a group with age range from 20-70+ very well. He was willing and able to adapt the itinerary to suit the group's preferences.
May weather varied by the hour and with altitude - be prepared for anything and everything each day. Consider arriving a few days early and /or staying on longer as the 6 days of the trip pass very quickly. We went to the main island of Sao Jorge as well and would recommend it.
An excellent holiday, taking in religious history, amazing scenery, ancient civilisation and making fab friends.
All of it was inspiring. Petra was a highlight but I was just as excited by the religious history and loved the snorkelling at Aqaba.
Sami organised us all well and was informative on culture and history. However we did tend to get ‘dumped’ at our hotels and told dinner was at 8 but not given any info on what we could do in the meantime, which was sometimes half a day.
If you are a woman take long sleeved tops. I had not been to an Middle Eastern country before and the absence of women out of the main tourist areas really hit me.
A great trip covering some (as yet) relatively un-visited parts of Europe. I was inspired to book after reading ‘To The Lake’ by Kapka Kassabova, but had no idea how spectacular the mountain scenery would be or how vexed the relationships between Albania, Kosovo, N Macedonia and their neighbours to N, E & S – credit to our guide (Dhimo) for bringing this to life. I’d like to return to hike the Accursed Mountains and spend more time around Ohrid / Prespa under warmer conditions.
I was overwhelmed (to the point of tears) by the frescoes within the churches of the Patriarchate of Peć. The bazaar in Peja was a distinct disappointment, but the Patriarchate was a must-see for me. That it is the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church - but situated in Kosovo and protected by the local police force - speaks volumes for regional history. Other than scenery and culture, I was keen to see wildflowers: and was not disappointed. The alpine meadows in Durmitor were awash with Muscari, orchids and gentians (amongst others) while the high passes were ablaze with crocuses wherever the snow had receded. Breath-taking. As was the constant waft of jasmine at low altitudes - particularly in and around Kotor.
Dhimo set a good pace - and made life extremely easy for the group, tallying food and drink expenses in his little green book for periodic payment (in whichever currency group members happened to have in greatest quantity). His penchant for classic British comedy (Fawlty Towers) also made for a gently humorous atmosphere throughout
The history of the Western Balkans is extremely complicated. Whilst many of the overnight stops aren't featured in the relevant lonely planet guide, it does include a reasonable overview of this history. You will need to be a confident cyclist. The route is on public roads and close passes were constant in all four countries (although there was no obvious malice on the part of drivers, they just weren't used to giving cyclists any room). Other than in the run-in to Kotor, traffic levels were moderate - but expect this to change over the next few years as visitor numbers increase. Travelling as a vegetarian (lacto-ovo) was fine - cheese features at every meal, and roasted veg are readily available (as are pasta and pizza options). Travelling as a vegan would be a challenge. The museums in Tirana are excellent, with unflinching presentations of the challenges presented by Albania's recent communist and post-communist history. Learning about the growth of the police state and widespread betrayals / persecution was eye-opening (and humbling). Take out a few Lek from an ATM in the city and see some of the sights on your first afternoon - mulliri coffee shops do a decent latte and pistachio bun if you need refreshment (a wide range of savoury options is available in the Tirana Castle area). The Adrion bookstore in Skanderbeg Square is well worth a look.
Amazing scenery, almost surreal because the shape of the mountains is so unique. Excellent hotel with great food. Very flexible and responsive guide. A great variety in the chosen walks.
Viewing the 3 peaks from a fairly close distance.
Excellent. Friendly and responsive to the needs of the group.
In May there was still snow at the top across land which had some old WW1 trenches. Need to proceed very carefully.