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I had altitude sickness & only made it 6 miles on the Inca Trail. Nevertheless, the trip was a life-changing experience because I saw the majesty of Manchu Pichu, went horseback riding, learned some Spanish, ate well and saw Cusco in detail.
Reading Spanish with the tour leader assistant Christmas morning over eggs & toast.
Loved him. Very lively and insightful. I loved the assistant as well. Both are well trained in emergency services.
Don't get hung up if you don't complete the trek for whatever reason. You'll still have a great trip with stories to share.
An ideal escape, even in the winter months when the sun is not so reliable.
I'm really pleased to look at the map of Gozo and know that I have walked virtually all of it. The walk booklet led me across the island in all directions but knowing that it was very hard to get lost gave me more freedom to explore 'off piste'.
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The Ta Cenc hotel was very welcoming and the rooms comfortable and heated! The spa was a bit tired but the heated pool a must. Staff were lovely. Winter in Gozo was okay but it would have been even nicer in the spring. As a single female traveller I felt very safe.
Great trip
Challenging off road cycling with great scenery.
Pretty basic accommodation much of the time.
The fantastic scenery in the Atlas mountains.
Radu was excellent. Always thinking ahead,He had great attention to detail and understanding of the preferences of the individual group members.
It is very cold in the mountains so bring enough warm clothes - the sort of things you'd wear cycling on a winters day in the UK.
Great trip, excellent leader well organised
all participants said that they felt that they were looked after and their needs were met
Liz was very patient with the individuals in the group and competent in teaching basic skiing skills
An enjoyable and varied week of walking in an unspoilt region of Italy
We loved the visit to Treviso. Our guide Gabriella gave a great tour and we loved it so much we returned on our free day to explore some more.
Christine was great at ensuring the group interacted well and despite it being only the first time she had run the trip she was very knowledgeable and helpful.
It can get very hot walking on the slopes of the vineyards so drink plenty of water. Sticks are helpful on the descents.
This was my first ever Exodus trip and I loved it – in fact I finished it wanting to repeat it all over again! The cycling was incredibly enjoyable and a wonderful way to see the country which is full of friendly and generous people. I can’t fault Exodus at all – it was extremely professionally organised and managed all the way through. Lam (tour leader) and his team were all very friendly and helpful they made the trip so memorable that it was sad to say goodbye to everyone at the end. I was really impressed with the safety side of things – as a female travelling alone this was so reassuring. The buses or leaders would ensure they had people indicating directions so you felt very safe and secure. Our mechanic, Ly, was always at the back ready to help anyone too. Overall, a wonderful team atmosphere with a very knowledgeable guide. Hotels were excellent too! Can’t wait to do my next Exodus trip.
I loved the 30km downhill ride - great fun. I also enjoyed hearing about the history, and cycling through the little villages in the country and having the children rush out to say 'hello' and slap your hand as you cycle past.
Lam was just brilliant - a real professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Always had a smile and was encouraging us along - even in the rain early in the morning! A real asset to Exodus. Support team were also wonderful - couldn't do enough to help.
Book the trip! And drink lots of Vietnamese coffee while you're there - it's great!
The Trails of Vietnam trip is a full-on, busy trip which packs a huge amount in to the time available. You travel the length of Vietnam and enjoy a wealth of adventure on the way. From the hills of the North to the deltas of the South, you will meet and speak with many local people and gain an understanding of their way of life, the history, culture and food of Vietnam. We had a fantastic group of 16 very different and interesting people who all got along so well together.
I particulary enjoyed the hillside walks in the North where we really got off the beaten track and witnessed the simple way of life in the hill villages. Also top of my list would be the kayaking in Halong Bay where we saw monkeys with their babies swinging in the trees on one of the islands. Hoi An was probably my favourite city, but I loved Hanoi with its bustling nightlife and where we enjoyed a session of laughing yoga with some local ladies. A trip on a cyclo through Saigon's chaotic streets will also never be forgotten.
Hai our group leader was superb. His command of the english language was excellent with a fantastic accent and ability to tell englishman/irishman/scotsman type jokes. He kept us laughing throughout the trip and brought a smile to everyone's face whether in the group or amongst the vietnamese people we met along the way. He provided us with a wonderful insight into Vietnamese culture, history and politics with an honesty and balance that we all found compelling. He was supremely organised at all times and faced every challenge with a smile; calmly smoothing every situation. His energy and enthusiasm were infectious, his patience and friendliness outstanding. We could not have had a better leader.
We travelled in December when it was a little chilly in the north and hot and humid in the south. Hanoi is a fantastic place to buy warm down jackets and rucksacks (big and small) so if you need anything of this sort buy it whilst you are here. We took sheet sleeping bags which we used on the train and gel bike seats which were great. The cycling involved three days of 40km and took us along some stretches of very busy, bumpy unmade roads. I am reasonably fit and found some of it quite hard, although the teenagers in the group thought it was easy! The bikes were good quality and the helmets fine. We had regular stops every 10km or so, for water and snacks which helped. The mosquito net we brought was only used once and that was on the train to escape the ubiquitous cockroaches! Take plenty of mosquito repellant as the mosies have a habit of finding you and a rain jacket came in useful for a deluge in Hoi An. We organised a separate four day stay in a beautiful hotel in the beautiful sandy palm fringed resort of Mui Ne at the end of our trip which I would highly recommend. After the hectic fourteen day trip we really appreciated a bit of rest and luxury. Many people stay in beautiful places like that for two weeks and go home saying that they went to Vietnam but we knew that we'd seen the real Vietnam first on our Exodus tour and were staying in a luxury version unknown to most local people.
My wife and I did this trip in August, it was our first holiday of this type and we were worried about whether it would be for us. We needn’t have. We both enjoyed it immensely and were sad when we have finished the walk. We did not find the walking too tough, challenging yes, but very manageable. We worried about doing the walk in August but again the weather was ok, one wet day, but not excessively so. The heat never became too much even for someone fair-skinned like me. The accommodation was always good, sometimes outstanding, same for the food. The bag transportation worked well, with only one glitch which was quickly resolved by the local agents (who are excellent). To say this trip changed our holiday lives would not be an overstatement. We are going back to do the Santiago to Finisterre & Muxia section next year, alas with another company as Exodus/Headwater do not offer this.
All of it, but the others doing the same walk at the same time as us have become firm friends. Its no cliché to say that its the people that you meet that make this trip so special.
No leader as such as this is a self-guided trip, but the local agent in Leon was excellent as were the local staff when one of our bags went awol.
The walking is relatively easy, no heavy boots required. There are plenty of cafes on the route so don't worry about food and drink during the day.
A very enjoyable and energetic walking holiday in a scenic part of Spain. Our guide, Jose, was excellent, passionate and informative and was able to modify the planned itinerary to cope with some inclement weather. His packed lunches were awesome. The hostal was comfortable and the food was delicious (as well as copious – don’t expect to lose weight on this trip!).
The only disappointing feature for me was the lack of consideration given to those who are unable to be on the group flight and thus cannot avail themselves of the group transfer from Alicante. Exodus recognises that the hostal is rather inaccessible. My flight arrived slightly ahead of schedule and I reached the arrivals hall when, according to Jose, he hadn’t yet left the carpark and it would have been no great inconvenience to have waited for me. In the event, I had to take a bus to Benidorm and a taxi to Benimantel (there are no local buses on Sundays), at an additional cost of €45. By the time I reached the hostal, Jose and the rest of the group had left to go to Guadalest for lunch. I don’t actually know what the solution is but bearing in mind I paid the same as the others, the London-centric transfer arrangements should perhaps be reconsidered. No hard feelings, I’m about to book my next trip with Exodus. Cheers.
I'm not sure that there was such a moment, other than being inspired to have lots more holidays!
Take what you imagine to find in Cuba – this is most likely what you will get. I did anyway. Marinade yourself in Cuban culture with salsa, cigars and mojitos. Get lost in the myriad of cobbled streets in Trinidad. Combine some great sightseeing with some challenging but not impossible cycling. From Ernest Hemingway’s bar to a tour of the city in a Cadillac, Havana is rich and diverse in both its history and landscapes and even how the country is in a little bit of a technological time warp adds to its charm.
Learning about the history of Castro and Che Guevara before seeing the sights in Revolution Square was fascinating. The most thrilling moments were in the American cars tour of Havana - one hour of exhilaration, a must-do!
Alex was informative and humorous while always putting our needs first.
Take toilet paper for the casas. Not always available - the standard of the casas within our group was variable. I was very lucky with Alfonso and his lovely family. Also take plenty of money - its not cheap.