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4.7 out of 5

Sharon Reuben

Reviewed September 2015

This sets the bar high...!

My first trip to Italy & my first group holiday; I’m very well travelled but had several reservations about an ‘organised group tour’ – all my concerns vanished quickly – this is a superb trip with a brilliant guide and I’d have NO reservations about recommending it. Just come prepared for some tough climbs!
Hard cycling, views I’ll never forget, delicious food particularly the first few days with lovely local suppliers sharing their produce, the insights into the life and culture of the region, stunning medieval villages, and most of all – great variety from the quiet pace of life, empty roads and warm welcome of the local people around gentle Cilento to the hectic & dramatic Amalfi coast – it just has it all!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many...but the exhilerating coastal roads around Amalfi that wind like ribbons around impossibly high cliffs, sheer drops over perfect crystal water & picture perfect towns.....from lung-busting climbs to absurdly exciting decents, there were so many moments of jaw-dropping beauty & excitement around here, I hardly know where to start!

Thoughts on Group Leader

We all felt so lucky to have Paolo as our group leader; he shared so much knowledge, interest, a genuine passion for the local people, the hidden corners and the changing lifestyle of the region. He helped us feel confident and safe on the challenging roads around Amalfi, and to discover and enjoy the incredible and - to most of us - completely unknown region of Cilento. He was good fun, has a dry sense of humour, was always there for us and nothing seemed too much trouble. He helped me with my travel plans at the end of the trip, and shared great advice for my time in Naples. A total star!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This trip is down as moderate, but most of us agreed it was challenging at times. The distances were manageable but the inclines - wow! The first and last day were intense - it shouldn't put anyone off, but worth knowing and if you can, get lots of hill training - we did several days with over 4000ft of inclines each. It's absolutely worth it though...I've fallen in love with this entire region of Italy and for all the pain of getting to those incredible heights, the views are unfortgettable and will stay with me forever. Only other advice - take mossie spray, they are vicious, and bite day & night if you're not covered!

Reviewed September 2015

Cycling Vietnam

What a fantastic trip and a great way to get a taste of Vietnam whilst enjoying a cycling and sightseeing holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

I don't think I've ever said hello so many times, the children would all run out and shout hello, wave and put their hands out to slap yours as you cycle past, great fun! Another highlight was the boat and Halong Bay, it coincided with my birthday, the weather was clear and we had the boat just for our group, food was fabulous and they even carved me a "happy birthday" melon .... amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi was an excellent group leader, nothing phased him and he had a permanent smile on his face. His English was excellent and his knowledge of Vietnam was superb. He was very tolerant and didn't mind how many times we asked "is it flat?"

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the heat and humidity. It's easy to get laundry done on a several occasions, so you don't need too much cycle gear.

Holly Mulloy

Reviewed September 2015

Mont Blanc Highlights

We enjoyed the trip. The food prepared was fantastic! Our group leader was very nice but we felt that he wasn’t as engaging as other leaders on other trips that we have been on.

Most Inspirational Moment

When we took the gondola up the

Thoughts on Group Leader

As I've previously stated we felt that he was not engaged in the trip as he could have been.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is a challenging hike. Don't let the 'moderate' ranking fool you.

Susannah Brace

Reviewed September 2015

Cycling Vietnam

Vietnam is a fantastic country.
Exploring by bike is a great way to be immersed in the sights, smells, atmosphere of a new culture.

Most Inspirational Moment

Swimming in a cove at Halong bay and being woken by the most dramatic thunderstorm that reverberated around the islands.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn't have asked for more from a group leader. Danh was organised with an exceptional attention to detail. His knowledge of his country was outstanding, with an endless enthusiasm and ability to impart this. As a group we felt thoroughly looked after. This was helped by a fantastic bike support team, who provided us with an abundance of smiles and snacks. Danh's intimate knowledge of his country brought us to places that we would never have found alone. Great family restaurants and an egg coffee being examples of this.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Quality snacks provided whilst riding, you really don't need to bring your own. Camelbak not necessary, as stops are frequent and if you go in the summer it really is too hot to wear one. If like me your knowledge of Vietnam is somewhat sparse, it would be a good idea to do some research before you go so that you have some context in which to put the abundance of information that will be offered to you!

Nigel Broda

Reviewed September 2015

Cycling in Greece

A great trip with a mix to keep everyone happy. The support team were excellent and there was never a dull moment.

Most Inspirational Moment

Taking a plunge in the sea following a day of riding and just before dinner..... heaven on earth.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think about adding a few days to explore Athens as there is lots to see.

Lucy Woods

Reviewed September 2015

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Wow, this trip was amazing!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit! It was the toughest challenge I've ever experienced, but it was absolutely worth it to stand at the highest point in Africa. The memories will last a lifetime.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Makeke was great, and he was supported by an incredible team. I really don't think I would have made the summit without them.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was a very demanding trip. Training in the run-up is essential. Be prepared for a huge amount of walking on summit night/day with very little rest.

Dawn Hinkley

Reviewed September 2015

Mont Blanc Highlights

Just returned home from this fantastic trip. We had fabulous weather which made it even more enjoyable. The scenery and views were brilliant and worth every puff and upward step to reach the top to gain them.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the walks were wonderful, the one that really stood out for me was travelling through the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy and then walking up to the Bonatti Refuge and being rewarded with a cup of hot chocolate ( which I have to say is the best I have ever tasted).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mark was very knowledgeable and explained each walking day in detail the night before so we knew what to expect. He was friendly with everyone and pointed out things of interest along the way with amusing stories and anecdotes, keeping us entertained. His 'Alpine Shuffle' kept us all together and enabled all of our group to achieve the assents and descents ensuring nobody was left behind.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I feel that not only do you require a general level of fitness as the brochure states, but ideally, you should also be a regular hill walker as the assents could be challenging for some and descents tiring at the end of the day. This should not put anyone off of this wonderful trip as long as you are confident of your ability.

Mike Hanrahan

Reviewed September 2015

Wonderful Greek Experience

A truly wonderful trip. Just the right combination of cycling, great swim opportunities and culture.

Most Inspirational Moment

The many coastal routes where blue sky met azure seas providing the perfect inspiration to pedal. Wonderful warm blue seas to swim in at the end of most days. Seeing the Acropolis at sunset.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yannis did a really great job. He is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about Greece, has a great sense of humour and loves cycling too. He was ably assisted by Dimitris and Costas. They made a great team and looked after us well, nothing was too much trouble.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The inclines are many but gradual which made the uphill sections seem quite manageable with plenty of snack stops along the way.

Maureen White

Reviewed September 2015

Walking on The Amalfi Coast

A great varied itenary taking in the best bits of the Amalfi coast. Plenty of challenge but very ‘doable’

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking to the top of the first walk and getting some breath taking views below. Walking to the top of Mount Vesuvius and seeing all the country spread out below.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was very motivating and encouraged all to do as much as possible. It meant that it was a success for all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the challenge. Particularly doing the 2000 plus steps down to Amalfi.

Martin Jacobs

Reviewed September 2015

Astounding and revelatory

When we told our friends and relatives we were going to Jordan there were generally the sort of intakes of breath you hear from a car mechanic who is about to tell you you need a new engine. ‘Isn’t that a bit risky?’ etc etc etc plus dodgy jokes about being chained to radiators and youtube executions. Well, if you’re thinking about this trip then the first thing to do is scratch those worries from your mind. Jordan feels safe and stable. Everyone we met was fiercely proud of its independent moderate stance amidst the political and internecine chaos and strife that surrounds it. The population is literate, charming, welcoming and wryly humorous. Walking the streets of Amman is largely a hassle free experience – in comparison, say, with the in-your-face onslaught of somewhere like Marrakech. But right now the Jordanian tourist industry is suffering with people scared to go to the region, so Jordan desperately needs visitors – and all the more reason to go. Support their economy and get to see amazing sights which are hardly crowded at all.
So, this trip. We’ve done five Exodus tours, and enjoyed all of them in different ways, but this is right up there with the very best. It’s a tightly packed itinerary – at the golden centre of which is two and a half days in and around Petra. A lot of tours settle for a day or even just a few hours, but after the first gobsmacking day exploring the main Petra site itself, Exodus offer a day’s hike around the High places surrounding the Petra gorge. This is a very special experience indeed – we saw only two other tourists during the whole high places hike! Although I’d read that Petra was spectacular, and I’m a bit of an old cynic, the place far exceeded expectations. No one can be disappointed by experiencing this extraordinary place.
But there’s more to Jordan than Petra – it’s a week crammed with breathtaking landscapes, a rich and varied archaeological history, and accessible cuisine, and a night in a spectacular desert. Oh yes, and there’s snorkelling in the Red Sea, and floating in the Dead Sea too.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this holiday to anyone.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra is the centrepiece of the trip, of course, but when a group of us hired a Bedouin driver to take us deep in to Wadi Rum to spend an hour lying on the sand staring up at a glittering Milky Way in the deafening silence of the Desert night, that felt pretty unique.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair is a true character. You couldn't hope for a harder working group leader. He's knowledgeable - and full of amazing stories (a lot of which end in death and disaster) - and dryly funny too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Soooo... having waxed lyrical about Petra, and the hike around the high places, I think it's worth warning anyone with mobility issues that these two days are quite demanding. A couple of people in our group battled with sheer amount of walking in heat on these days, plus the number of steps and slightly rocky ascents and descents. If you struggle with your knees, then you might find some of this stuff a challenge. But, please, Exodus, don't ever cut this bit out of the tour - it's definitely part of what makes this week so special. If you're reasonably fit, you'll be fine! My other caveat is that one of the optional extras suggested by the trip notes is to see Petra By Night. This, for my wife and I, was the only real disappointment. It should be a very atmospheric experience - with the Siq and Grand Treasury lit by thousands of candles, but any whiff of atmosphere was destroyed by the number of people who - having forked out for a candle lit experience - brought their bright LED torches, and thought it would be cool to fire off their flash guns every ten seconds. Seriously, unless it's a very quiet time of year, I'd honestly recommend skipping this quite pricy add-on. Having got stung with this optional extra, we were a bit wary about forking out on a snorkelling boat trip on the Red Sea, recommended to us by Zuhair.... but we're so glad we did, because under Captain Muhammed Leddawi the whole group had an absolutely magical day on the coast around Aqaba. Snorkelling newbies were tutored patiently and safely so they could get a look at the rainbow fish nibbling on the reef below, and the crew knocked up a delicious barbecue on the boat - one of the best meal we ate on the whole trip. And price was far less than had we stayed on shore, paying for access to a private beach and paying resort prices for food in a restaurant. Lastly, don't expect fantastic Hotel accommodation. The hotels are absolutely fine, but they're nothing special. However this really doesn't matter, because the week is so full of activity, you barely spend any time in them anyway.

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