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4.7 out of 5

Clare & Jonathan Read

Reviewed January 2016

Cycling Cuba

This was a trip that we had wanted to do for some time, and we were certainly not disappointed. The mix of cycling, sightseeing, swimming, great fellow travellers, a brilliant guide and one or two mojitos made for an amazing experience

Most Inspirational Moment

It is hard to pick just one moment, the amazing views, the inspirational cheers of 'hola' from the locals whilst cycling through the towns and villages, swimming in the Caribbean, I could go on....oh yes, and the famous Bee Hummingbird!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddy was an inspiration in himself. He was a font of all knowledge, from the terrain to the wildlife to the revolutionary history of the amazing island. He was quick to pick up on the needs of the groups, both in sickness and in health, and adapt the itinerary accordingly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have small change for loos, take hand gel and use it often. I found a gel saddle cover a help but the new Trek bikes were pretty good. We did not spend as much money as we had thought we would and less than the trek notes suggested. Put your camera in a 100% waterproof bag or leave it on the bus when it rains.

Liam Curran

Reviewed January 2016

Stunning sites - poor quailty hotels

The many places you visit are simply amazing, the Dead Sea, Petra, Mount Nebo, the Red Sea, Wadi Rum, etc, etc. The hotels are REALLY poor quality and not at all like the photos in the trip notes.

Most Inspirational Moment

2 days in Petra is just amazing! Make sure your fit enough to walk to the Monastery!

Celia Winter

Reviewed January 2016

Discover Costa Rica 2-16 Jan 2016

This is an absolutely fantastic trip.
It is diverse in terms of climate, type of rain forest, topography and ,Eco systems. you see The Caribbean and the Pacific,You experience High mountains ,volcanic areas ,pristine sandy beaches and huge range of mammals and birds.
The food In all the places we stayed and in the local restaurants was great if you are a meat and fish eater.
The accommodation excellent with contrasts between the Eco lodges and the small hotels which are you appreciate both !,

Most Inspirational Moment

Staying at Esquenious Lodge .This is a totally natural environment ,not contrived and a perfect example of The best of Eco tourism.It offers employment to local people and this is reflected in the service and charm afforded to visitors.The pool is fed by natural stream water,the wildlife plentiful and undisturbed. Seeing Sloths suspended from a cable undertaking an amazing mating ritual .The cable was above major road works!!, taking the optional extra trip o the Zip Wire riding above the forest canopy.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Johnny Vilalobos was a brilliant tour leader. he was friendly and kind, calm and knowledgable across all topics relating to his country .He was very proud of Costa Rica! he was very well informed and able to ensure we had the best opportunities to see places and birds and animals .He was in no way patronising but was concerned for us.If he couldn't answer questions he researched them , remembered and always came back with and answer. He was sociable and very clear with his instructions and information about plans.He also drew our attention to the minutiae and all the elements that make up the environment.Top Man !!!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

take a Light Waterproof mac and look at the universal packing list. don't travel through USA, long delays and queuing for excessive security.

Helen Loveday Morris

Reviewed January 2016

Discover Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful country, remarkably diverse, and well worth discovering! The circuit was extremely well organised so that we travelled long distances only every other day, with plenty of stops along the way. We would usually arrive at our lodge in the early afternoon with time for a walk afterwards for those who wanted it. The food was surprisingly good wherever we went, and the people we met very friendly and kind. The nature is fabulous, we saw monkeys, sloths, more birds than you can count, frogs, and much more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Difficult to choose! We visited a new ecosystem every other day and therefore had new experiences each time. If I really have to pick one moment, perhaps it was the flight of the beautiful quetzal above the forest in the early morning sun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Johnny Villalobos was the perfect leader: always smiling and friendly, extremely knowledgeable, very professional, sensitive to people's needs. He obviously loves his country's nature and wildlife and knows how to transmit that passion to those who travel with him. Difficult to imagine what he could do better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like nature, wildlife (and there's lots of it!), easy walks and discovering new places, then this is the trip for you! If you want a beach holiday or a very cultural trip based around museums, then think again. It WILL rain, even in the "dry" season, so be prepared with appropriate clothing, but don't let this put you off; for one thing, the rain is warm, for another, it soon stops and isn't a deterrent at all.

Brock Dorward

Reviewed January 2016

Cycling backroads in Sri Lanka

It was very well organized. I don’t think we missed seeing anything. I defiantly would not recommend the safari excursion.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the blue whales and the people the people of Sri Lanka. It's always amazing to see how other parts of the world live.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I was very impressed with our group leader. I have never experienced someone that was so tentative to the group as a whole and also as individuals. His attention to detail was immaculate.

Geoffrey Tookey

Reviewed January 2016

Cycling in Vietnam

A fabulous trip and a great way to explore the length of Vietnam in 2 weeks with its varied countryside, friendly people and great food. I feel we really saw a lot of Vietnam and cycling in the countryside allows you to experience the place at a different pace. The staff on our trip were excellent. The only downside was the amount of bus time we had – some longer bus journeys which are unavoidable given the size of the country!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many great moments - mine might have been reaching the top of Hai Van Pass.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I couldn't have asked for a better leader. Lam was truly excellent - friendly, always happy and willing to help you and well organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try and extend your trip a day either side to have time in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Don't worry about bringing snacks - there are loads provided (just bring a water bottle!) You can also get laundry done in Nha Trang and Hoi An (rest days) so you can pack lighter.

Sue Pemberton

Reviewed January 2016

Cross-country skiing January 2016

Yet another great week at Dobbiaco. Tracks were all based on artificial snow, but there was enough of the real stuff to top them up and make everything look pretty. The work done to create tracks was most impressive, and there were plenty to keep us occupied all week. As a regular, it’s great to recognised and welcomed back to the Tschurtschenthaler hotel, which fed us as well as ever.

Most Inspirational Moment

Skiing in Fischleintal in heavy snow, standing still and hearing absolutely nothing but snowflakes landing on my waterproof. Also doing some off-track skiing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ingrid was a great leader, good company to be with, and we appreciated her reccies by bike to suss out the best ski areas for us. She helped us to improve our skiing whilst still having plenty of time to just enjoy being out on the tracks. She responded to the wishes of the group so that everyone was able to have the holiday they wanted.

Philip Forbes

Reviewed January 2016

A very beautiful place

We travelled to Patagonia in the group, departing November 16th 2015. I had waited a long time to visit and was not disappointed. There was a lot of travelling to do, but it is such a vast area, this was ineviatble and the long days by bus were limited to two on rough roads. Fortunately, the weather was good and this only enhanced the stunning scenery. Generally, the accommodation was good, Calafate is worth mentioning as I thought the accommodation was exceptional and staff extremely friendly- and had the best room views from my perspective.
The activities were well considered and there were lots of opportunities to stop and admire your surroundings. Most memorable will always be the long walking days, because there was no rush and they took you to places of incredible beauty.
Buenos Aires was an interesting city, with hidden gems for us, which included an area to have luch and watch tango in the day time.
I would struggle to find fault with this trip, only that it would have been easy to extend and stay for longer.

Most Inspirational Moment

As I had waites for so long to visit, just being there was inspirational. Our walk to Mount Fitzroy was a particularly good day. Great weather and stunning scenery all around you. Our entire group made it up to the highest point and the views up there were fantastic. I particularly recommend continuing the walk down to the lakeside and a small lake hidden from view, which was the most beautiful colour. The mountains framed by the two colours was just brilliant. A good day, all tired but hopefully happy .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was completely full of energy and although he did not know the city so well, his knowledge of the countryside was very good. I found him very good humoured and funny. He was helpful and if he had overlooked minor things at times, there was a good vibe most of the time. Our leader went out of his way to try and cope with everyones needs as best he could. We will keep in touch via facebook Im sure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are some long travelling days and those visiting should remember that the way to get the best views involve long hikes at times, so have all the most comfortable gear to do this. Local guides were good, with at least two who were excellent in El Calafate and Ushuaia.

Tatyana Yegorova

Reviewed January 2016

Excellent trip!

Wonderful trip – excellent coverage of the country with visits to heritage sites, national parks and discovery of local culture. Our trip leader, Roshan, was terrific – the trip was very well organized and thought through up to the little detail. Accommodations and transport did exceed my expectation – we stayed in very nice properties throughout the trip and the condition of the tour bus was great.

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed Dambulla and Polonaruwa sites as well as National Parks with fantastic wild life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our trip leader was fantastic. He was professional, very organized and thought about every little detail throughout the trip. He was one of the best tour leaders I encountered throughout my travels.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring strong insect repellent.

Raymond Butler

Reviewed January 2016

A great sightseeing trip in a lovely country

A great trip with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader (Bien) and a great bunch of people. Although not really an off the beaten track holiday, the sights are all worth seeing and it’s a good balance between travelling and staying in one place.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one inspirational moment stands out, but highlights included Hue, Hoi An, the My Son temples, the Cu Chi tunnels and the overnight homestay in the Mekong. Plus the cycling trips, both included and optional.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bien was a great leader. Organised, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his country. Always willing to let us know about things we were seeing or passing, and an authority on most things we saw on the trip. If anything he was too willing to let us know about things, but it was generally a bonus. He made the trip go smoothly, and was happy to chat to us about the country, his family and the history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It does get surprisingly cold and wet in Hanoi, don't forget some warm clothes and waterproofs/umbrella. The Hanoi/Halong bay part of the trip is fairly manic after you arrive, but it does calm down once you get to Hue. The cycling trips are worth doing, and the cookery was surprisingly good fun for a non-cook. The overnight train is defintely basic, but go along with it and it's a fun experience - and not so different to sleeper trains in other countries. The war remnants museum in Ho Chi Minh city is sobering but worth spending time in, and make sure you grab a drink in the bar in the Bitexco tower - not the easiest bar to find, but persevere and the views are great.

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