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Tania Kowalski
Reviewed June 2016
Stunning Cycling Trip
This trip was exactly what I needed, a complete escape from the busy’ness of life to focus on the stunning Italian scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling through the Amalfi in the late afternoon, looking out over the water, the temperature just right, and the scenery breathtaking. Perfect way to end a hard day of cycling. I've never done a cycling trip like this before so wasn't sure that I was up for 5 days of cycling however I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was an incredible, very memorable trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Paolo was personable, knowledgeable and was always concerned for our safety. I traveled with a group of girls and we all had a lot of fun with Paolo. We can't say enough good things about him and Raphaele (our cycle tech).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Come ready to cycle some hills :) Bring a soft pillow!
Ellen Vancaspel
Reviewed June 2016
Walking the Amalfi Coast
A fabulous trip. I can thoroughly reccommend it.
Most Inspirational Moment
This trip is full of highlights, so difficult to choose one moment.
Of course the walk of the Gods... Great walking with wonderful views. One thing: it would be good if it could finish with a lunch in Montepertuso and then a shuttle bus down. There really is no merit in taking all the steps down to Positano.
The waterfall was lovely too. And Ravello.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader, Martin Goddard, was very good. He was friendly, he explained everything clearly, gave good instructions and lead us everywhere safely.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a walking holiday and it involves a good deal of walking, some of it up hill! Bring stout walking boots.
David Bromley
Reviewed June 2016
Walking the Amalfi Coast
As usual, with Exodus, an excellent trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our trip to Capri, on the free day, was memorable. Walked to Villa Lysis and back via Villa Jovis meeting hardly anyone. Great views and even time for lunch!
The "Walk of the Gods" was everything we expected.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martin was very good. However, our group were strong walkers and caused him no real issues. His organisation and briefings were spot on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Naples airport is not the best organised and our return was chaotic. Nearly one and a half hours to check in and then a forty minute wait for passport control. It is not possible to purchase additional snacks or alcholic drinks on Meridiana flights.
Jim Reynolds
Reviewed June 2016
High Inca Trail
An unforgettable experience. Great guide (Tomas LLancay) who managed everything without fuss and provided an education into Inca History en route. 6 nights of camping is not my favourite but this is perfectly acceptable with great food that kept my calorie intake up. Excellent acclimitisation at start so we all started well.
We were all strangely discombob. when we met the masses of tourists at Machu Picchu.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the top of the 3/4 passes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Outstanding
Advice for Potential Travellers
JFDI. (I was just turning 65 so don't be put off)
Alice Jewell
Reviewed June 2016
Cycling the Dalmatian Coast
A fantastically well planned trip with enough challenges and excitement to suit all ages and abilities. Myself and my partner are moderate cyclists and found the trip to be everything we wanted and more. Our tour guide (Ana) took us to some amazing places and gave us a really cultured experience. With the most beautiful scenery imaginable and a really sustainable approach to travel. Whats not to love??
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling the 50k stretch along Hvar island and being overtaken by people twice my age! they were an inspiration!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ana was the perfect leader. She was confident, well organised and had a great sense of humour and adventure that got the whole group together and kept us all cycling.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take some padded shorts and a camera - The views are stunning!
Paul Gofton
Reviewed June 2016
Western Explorer
A wonderful trip with each day having numerous wow moments.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to pick just one but the most unexpected was the walk down Antelope slot canyon and photographing the spectacular colours and shades on the rock that the sunlight cast.
Also the 4x4 drive in Monument valley with the Navajo tribe a place I have always wanted to visit.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Erin was excellent. She had a couple of long days driving but still had loads of energy. She had a good knowledge of the places we visited, had plenty of suggestions for our free days and tried to vary the places we ate at.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are planning on spending extra time in San Francisco at the start then there is no need to visit the Golden Gate bridge. On the first actual day of the trip the minibus deposits you at the bridge and allows you time to walk across before collecting you from the other side.
Don't expect any time to visit / see Hoover dam, due to security restrictions meaning all our bags would have had to be searched we did not stop. Although we did visit Glen Canyon dam which is a similar structure and size earlier on the trip
There are a couple of long days travelling one of which is around 7 hours, however there are numerous stops and videos to watch also the time seems to pass quickly when looking at the scenery. The earliest we set off in the morning was 7. All the accommodation was good with the 2 nights at Zion particularly good
Terry Saul
Reviewed May 2016
Fantastic Experience with a Wonderful Group
I was not really sure what to expect from the trip having not experienced a trekking holiday before but this turned out to be a truly enjoyable trip. The group was sixteen people and a complete mix of backgrounds and ages which made for entertaining conversation over the week we had together. Unseasonal cold weather meant a last minute change to the planned itinerary which was unfortunate but entirely unavoidable and the weather prevented us scaling the second (optional) 4000m peak but the alternative local Hammam experience was a great substitute for our tired bodies.
Most Inspirational Moment
The truly fantastic vista from the top of Toubkal will stay in my mind for ever!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hassan was a credit to Exodus and to his country in general. His local knowledge and his willingness to share his experiences and snippets of his cultural heritage and religion made for both and enjoyable and highly educational week.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you struggle to close the kit bag provided you have packed too much kit for the trip.
George Lambert
Reviewed May 2016
An excellent all-round trip
This was my first Exodus cycling trip and I was thoroughly impressed from start-to-finish. The trip involved five 50-70km days and a 6th day which involved a morning of rest in Loutraki and an afternoon/evening of sightseeing in Athens.
We were on the road from 9am -5/6pm each day; stints of cycling along beautiful coastal or mountain roads were split up with fantastic lunches, visits to cultural sites including the theatre at Epidavros and the citadel at Mycenae, and a trip to a winery.
We ate as a group in excellent restaurants each evening, and the hotels were all comfortable. There were two nights in Athens (one at the start, one at the end), four in coastal resorts (good for swimming) and one in Mycenae, where the hotel had a pool.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling the coastal path at Nafplio!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Yannis and Kwstas did an excellent job all week. Yannis lead the group on his bike and provided plenty of insight into both ancient and modern Greek history. Kwstas followed the group in the van and proved an excellent mechanic and chef, and was v.fun to be around!
Julia Larsson
Reviewed May 2016
Carpathian Walking & Bears
A truly enjoyable week of varied walking and bear spotting. The Villa Hermani is comfortable (once we got the issues with heating and hot water sorted) and the food is plentiful and delicious. It was also great to have a day sightseeing at Brasov which is a very pretty place.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being in the bear hide and seeing 8 bears - one may have come more than once. The mum with two cubs was a total bonus especially when one of the cubs was trying to get onto a rock and having to have several attempts. I also really enjoyed the visit to Brasov.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thomas was a good communicator and walk leader. He gave us a lot of historical information about Romania. It was a delight to see him in his traditional Romanian costume on Friday evening.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure that you wrap up really well for the bear hide. You are sitting still for a couple of hours and it gets VERY cold. If you don't have a walking pole, there are some you can borrow at Villa Hermani - you will find a pole useful at times. Be flexible about the itinerary, we had to make some changes due to weather conditions although it didn't affect our enjoyment.
Felicity Jenkins
Reviewed May 2016
Highlights of Provence
Excellent walking holiday,beautiful scenery and flowers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the Verdun Gorge alongside the river
Thoughts on Group Leader
Yves was first rate.Conscious of safety ,aware of differing abilities and experience in the group.Very knowledgeable about the history,geography,flora and fauna of the area.He gave invaluable advice about all aspects of the holiday and he was fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking poles.It is hot walking and if there is an opportunity for an early start in hot weather take it.Aix was very busy and hot,local public transport is good so spending a day somewhere quieter would be an option.
