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Olive McEntagart
Reviewed July 2018
Excellent walking !
The walks were lovely and the scenery very varied. The hotel is comfortable and serves great food : ) you’ll never go hungry. V well organised and the tour guide was great.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the amazing views of all the mountains and looking down on clouds!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, really organised. All the walks were at a good pace. Couldn't have done more - really nice.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Possibly only to bring poles for extra stability when walking. The hotel provide an excellent lunch with lots of snacks so no need to bring any extra snacks.
virginia wolff
Reviewed July 2018
cycling in Albania
A fantastic trip. Hotels and food were excellent. The two guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
The scenery was amazing – open vistas, mountains, and beaches. The trip was perfectly organized and the cycling was amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
The descent from 1100 to 300m to the town of Carshove, but there were many inspirational moments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was the best!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't bring all the things they tell you to. One change of clothes is fine.
virginia wolff
Reviewed July 2018
cycling in Albania
A fantastic trip. Hotels and food were excellent. The two guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
The scenery was amazing – open vistas, mountains, and beaches. The trip was perfectly organized and the cycling was amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
The descent from 1100 to 300m to the town of Carshove, but there were many inspirational moments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was the best!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't bring all the things they tell you to. One change of clothes is fine.
Barbara Preneta
Reviewed July 2018
Fantastic trip!
The area was absolutely gorgeous, with one amazing view after another. We had a wonderful week of walking with a wonderful group of people of varying ages. Having the choice of 2 levels of walks was very helpful. Both 3 and 5 level hikes were plenty challenging enough for my husband and I in our late 60’s. Leaders were great and hotel very comfortable.
Most Inspirational Moment
Traveling up by cable car and then climbing further for amazing views!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had 2 leaders, one for each level. They switch off for the entire week, rather than day to day as has happened on other trips we have taken. This worked out fine, though I think switching more often would allow both leaders to know all group participants better.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring clothing for all kinds of weather! We used raingear, gloves, hats, multiple layers, shorts and short sleeves. Be prepared!
Sally Weston
Reviewed July 2018
Super Trip
This was a great way to experience Italy on cycle paths and quiet roads with our super guide providing lots of interesting commentary and experiences along the way. We visited so many interesting villages, towns and cities along the way finally arriving in Venice.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many great moments - as various sights came into view. One special moment was the view of Venice from the rooftop terrace.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele was an excellent guide and consistently went the extra mile to ensure we got the most out of the holiday. He explained the sites and the history in an engaging and fun way and arranged many extra experiences for us along the way. We will definitely be coming back for another of Michele's rides.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take insect repellent as the mosquitos appeared after we arrived at the southern end of Lake Garda.
Wear a road cycling jersey with rear pockets to carry phone / money etc so you can leave your backpack in the van.
Bring a cycling water bottle - one is enough as there are lots of drinking fountains along the way.
Do some riding beforehand to bulid some cycling fitness - everyone on our trip had a good level of fitness which meant that the group stayed close togehter.
Louis Victor
Reviewed July 2018
Glorious walking and an excellent itinerary
This was our first Exodus guided walking holiday and the whole experience was an excellent one. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful and this itinerary showcases the highlights superbly, with a varied selection of walks and a host of beautiful sights. I would say that the level is more ‘moderate’ than easy as all walks included some trickier sections and there are many, many steps but the rewards for effort are wonderful with amazing views following each other in quick succession every day. The balance of the week was great, with good chances to recover between the walks, and the Hotel due Torri was a very good base, with lovely staff, large, cool rooms and excellent food. Finally a word for our leader/guide Vania – she was an absolute delight and a real highlight of the trip! We are already looking at the Exodus site to plan future holidays but I would say that this is a great one for Exodus newbies to start with.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around the crater of Vesuvius was sensational
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vania was terrific - so genuine, friendly, knowledgeable and engaged. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she really helped the group to gel, contributing to a fabulous week.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes carefully, they are very comprehensive and honest but some people in our parallel group managed to be surprised by the walking levels, etc. Also remember to bring your proof of holiday insurance... you can't take the walks without it!
Roly Grant
Reviewed July 2018
Wonders of the Mont Blanc Circuit
The trek around Mont Blanc must be on everyone’s bucket list. Whether using hotels or camping, this clock-wise trek is divided into sensible chunks with well planned rest days. The Alps provide such wonderful views on a scale that does not overwhelm like the Himalayas or the Rockies. We were blessed with 9 days of wonderful weather, which undoubtedly enhanced the experience. The camping option provides a much more intimate and ‘real’ experience as long as you can cope with ‘bad weather’ camping! Our leader and ‘chef’ were first class and together with the sound organisation made for a fulfilling trip. A great trek and great memories.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the Col above the Valley Val Ferret
Thoughts on Group Leader
First class. She knew how to deal with the different characters in the group. Highly experienced and clearly enjoyed leading the trek.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be very aware of the dangers of sunburn at the height one treks in the mountains.
Helen Hamilton
Reviewed July 2018
High Inca
Really enjoyed the trip. I just found it hard to cope with the extreme cold. The views made up for that but it would definitely put me off going again.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Sun gate was awesome. The high passes were stunning and it was very spiritual performing our wee ritual to mother earth. I was so cold on the High Inca that it was hard to camp again for the Rainbow mountains and I did hope that I wasn't disappointed. Bobby and I loved them and it was up there with the Sun gate.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rolando was excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Willie the cook was the best I've ever had.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Lots of layers and a zinc bottle for the evenings.
Marion Neale
Reviewed July 2018
A beautiful country
Bosnia & Herzegovina is a really beautiful country with stunning mountain scenery. Although I’m not usually a fan of cities, all 3 cities visited on this trip were well worth a visit.
The mountains were also lovely and quiet, no hoards of tourists everywhere, in fact we hardly met another person on any of the walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many but the highlights were the ascent of Maglic Mountain and the river rafting.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both our leaders, Kenan and Branko, were excellent. They were happy to share their extensive knowledge of the areas we visited. They were both humorous and engaged brilliantly with the whole group. They were very well organised, very safety conscious and always put in the effort to make sure the trip was thoroughly enjoyable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for quite a few hours in the minibus as the transfers are often quite long and the roads can be winding.
The ascent of Maglic Mountain is a long day with some steepish sections of scrambling/via ferrata but well worth the effort as it is a very rewarding hike. The steep sections were not difficult but if anyone has not experienced this type of terrain before they'll find it more challenging than a regular mountain path.
Take insect repellent, a couple of sections of walking had quite a few midges/mozzies!
You can easily change up Bosnian currency once you arrive - there was an ATM and a currency exchange very close to the first night's hotel in Trebinje.
There is a lot to fit in to 9 days but you do get to see a lot of Bosnia in that time and it is well worth visiting.
Mike Brooks
Reviewed July 2018
Sri Lanka
We had a great holiday and were very well looked after by our tour Guide: Ruwan Balasuriya
Most Inspirational Moment
When the elephants swam across the lake and came ashore. They were within a few metres of the hotel. Absolutely wonderful!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. He took great care of us and was a wonderful source of information about all aspects of Sri Lanka