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Great trip, very inspirational. I felt very well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble for our guide Fabricio!
The moment we arrived to the ruins. Camping at 3700m.
He was great, very attentive and knowledgeable. Also very patient
Don't be put off by comments saying it's very challenging. Small seps take it easy and you will be fine. Take a good sleeping bag.
The holiday was excellent a mixture of walking and seeing the area.
The Walk of the Gods to Positano was beautiful.
The group leader was excellent helpful knowledgeable and an excellent experienced leader.
This is a busy but very worthwhile week. It was a brilliant break – I didn’t have time to think of anything but the adventure. Highly recommended.
Floating in the Dead Sea, exploring Petra, experiencing Wadi Rum, snorkelling in the Red Sea, amazing food and wonderful people (both the Jordanians and my fellow travellers).
Sami was a very good guide and trip leader. Full of jokes, wind-ups and local and international knowledge.
Visit Jordan! The people were so friendly and I always felt totally safe, don't be put off by problems in other parts of the Middle East.
Wonderful trip and so full of wildlife. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with welcoming people. This trip took us through many eco systems from high altitude cloud forests, humid tropical forests, very very humid (couldn’t believe it could get much more sticky!) rainforests to beautiful white sand beaches. Most of which were in protected national parks. Saw so much wildlife it would fill a guide book.
Two visits stick out. The boat trip along the rivers around Tortugero with monkeys and birds in the trees around us and then returning back to the lodge with monkeys on the roof and a snake at the swimming pool! Magical. Walking on the suspension bridges in the Saint Elena Cloud Forest at canopy level, a view of the trees, birds, monkeys and insects from above.
Our group leader was Johnny Villalobus. he was polite and extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica and especially its wildlife. His commentary and guiding was just at the right level for all our group to thoroughly enjoy the experience. Even on our 'free' days he put on extra walks to find those elusive birds, frogs and monkeys we may have missed.
I would recommend to pack light and for humidity over dry heat. You need clothes that dry quickly. A good pair of binoculars is essential and plenty of memory cards for the camera as I took over 1000 photos.
This was a fantastic trip covering a range of different environments. Highly recommended to anyone interested in flora, fauna and ecotourism. It was all I have learned in Geography and more!!
The way the Costa Ricans look after their country and wildlife. Highlights include the rainforest boat trips in Tortuguero, the Esquinas Lodge and seeing the quetzal in Savegre.
Eric was excellent. There seemed to be nothing he didn't know about his country and the wildlife. His animal and bird spotting was amazing - he must have had X ray eyes! We learnt so much from him.
We flew via Madrid and seemed to have fared better than those coming via USA. Exodus organised this route at our request. Remember to take an international plug adaptor suitable for Costa Rica! The boat to Tortuguero took all our luggage without any restrictions.
This was a fantastic week from start to finish. A comfortable hotel, fabulous food, stunning scenery and amazing walks.
The walks were all quite challenging, so we had a real sense of achievement and we saw some amazing scenery. Steep gorges, evidence of how people used to farm in the area, canals cut through rocks, snow, sun and beautiful green landscapes. The wildlife was fantastic - several types of vultures, a yellow and black salamander, orchids, hellebores and gnarled holm oaks.
Alvaro is the best! He managed to meet all our needs, allowing those who wanted to walk faster clear directions of where to go and where to wait, while subtly supporting the slower members so that we all enjoyed the walks. His knowledge of the local area and its people, customs, wildlife, geology and history was exceptional.
The terrain is quite challenging at times (rocks, snow and mud) so walking poles can be helpful.
Action packed, value for money week of perfectly balanced activities led superbly by Michele and Giovanni. Cycling Sardinia allowed my wife – casual cyclist – and I – wanna be Tour de France cyclist – to both enjoy the trip fully. Even the modest weather did not detract from stunning scenery, great food and drink and patient drivers.
Add a great group of fellow travellers and what’s not to like? All guided to perfection by the Maglia Rosas of Michele and Giovanni.
Too many to pick one.... Michele getting up at 6am to take me up and down extra hills. Left in moonlight, returned at sun up for breakfast, shower and another idyllic day on the bike - and Strava records. Brand New! Giovanni taking time out from his private time to show us round his home city - Chapeau. Both helping me when I lost my mobile. Together they managed to get it returned - intact! Watching 16 strangers become friends. I would (almost) share my last Rolo with them!
Michele and Giovanni were the dream team. By swapping driving and cycling each day no-one got tired of the company and we were treated to different perspectives and interests. Their choice of dining spots were excellent and how they managed to keep control of us after so much wine is a gift!
Its cooler than you think at night/morning. It was windy - and that can be demoralising so be ready. The bikes are excellent but cycle shorts are a great help. Diet before you arrive because you will eat and drink like royalty.
A most enjoyable experience, an interesting destination and a well managed cycle tour – highly recommended for cyclists of all abilities.
The music - you hear and see it everywhere. The cycling - all sections were interesting and well chosen. The bus transfers worked well and were an opportunity to relax. The people - we found people very friendly and open. The touts in the larger cities responded to a polite 'no thank you'. The accommodation was above expectation overall- and perhaps you could say one hotel was inspirational (in Gibara) - due to its architecture and service standard. The group - we were pleased to be cycling with a group of friends on this private tour. The culture - it was interesting to see Cuba at closer quarters and what had been achieved in their relative isolation over the last 50 years.
The group leader was outstanding. He was keen to do that bit extra to make the trip safe and enjoyable for everyone. His knowledge of his country was excellent and he was very prepared to share it with the group. His organisation and trip briefings were excellent, and he was able to accommodate any particular needs of the any member. Riders of different abilities were well supported by the team. His sense of humour was outstanding (and also members of his support team). We have been on 2 Exodus cycle tours now, and both had group leaders who were of a very high calibre.
It became noticably hotter during the three weeks we were in Cuba (8th to 25th April). The morning cycling was ok, with 8.00am starts, but after lunch there were days when we found the heat difficult. The head winds cooled things a little but made cycling more challenging. So I'd recommend going a little earlier in the year, February/March, although this enters into the peak season. Finances: we used ATMs and with the help of the group leader, planned our withdrawals for Trinidad, Santiago and Havana. The airport exchange rates were very poor, so suggest you use them for just enough cash to get to the hotel in Havana.
A great way to see Sardinia. The cycling was a great mix of easy flat, challenging climbs and some amazing downhills. A great group contributed to some great laughs.
Getting to the top of the longest hill then feeling the adrenalin of the downhill ride after. Oh and mustn't forget the flamingoes! Excellent accommodation, brilliant food
Michele and Giovanni worked tirelessly to ensure everybody had a wonderful experience. They both gelled very well with the group, their level of knowledge and organisational/communication skills were excellent.
We went in April and whilst the afternoons were pleasantly warm, the nights and mornings were cold so bring suitable clothes for the evenings. Other than that, don't worry if you're not super fit, the vehicle support is excellent if you don't fancy the climbs.
A trip full of vibrant colours, wonderful food, fascinating culture, crazy drivers, warm and welcoming locals and great countryside. We booked this holiday because we wanted a journey with maximum cycling and minimal vehicle transfers en route. This trip is exactly that, touring through three provinces with a well balanced programme of activities and a well chosen route that took in places of significance and interest, with the majority of cycling on scenic routes. Where busy roads were involved we just marvelled at the Indians’ driving styles! Travel on a bike in India is the perfect way to soak up the sights, sounds and smells, seeing how people go about their daily lives in the towns, countryside and places of worship. Throughout our trip we were constantly surprised by the warm welcome we received from local people.
There were too many to nail down to just one moment. The achievement of climbing the 36 hairpin bends en route to Ooty or the 20+ kilometre downhill ride into Kerala? Meeting a group of lively local boys on a train who were so polite and animated and who wanted to chat with us on everything British? All this and more, although the biggest highlight each day was simply the local people coming over to talk, children calling out excitedly, waving and smiling, and moped riders driving alongside to exchange a few words. Wonderful people!
Safi was a brilliant leader who made us welcome from the moment we met him. He was good company throughout the trip, was patient, caring and considerate and a very competent leader who prepared each day well, giving clear information before each ride and constantly overseeing the safety of the group. He became a good friend to all of us. Safi was also very well supported by Sekhar, our support driver and bike mechanic who was always checking the bikes over and making repairs and adjustments whenever needed. He kept us well supplied with copious amounts of water and snacks and always had a cheeky joke or interesting story to make the trip more fun or informative. The group was rarely aware of the support vehicle monitoring our progress from behind, but Sekhar was always close by looking after our comfort and safety and was immediately on hand at the right moment to provide refreshments. Safi and Sekhar worked so well together as a team and their contributions made our trip even more memorable.
A fabulous holiday - one of our best with Exodus - and we would recommend it most highly. Travel light, as it is easy to wash and dry most cycling clothing so that it is ready to wear the following day. Don't fret about the heat as the breeze you get from cycling easily counteracts it and at night most of the hotel rooms have aircon. Traffic and drivers in India have to be experienced to be believed but, as the trip notes say, if you are a confident road cyclist in your home country you will quickly adapt and adjust your style for the predictably hazardous behaviour of bus and tuk tuk drivers who are a law unto themselves! Our leader, Safi, always gave us sound advice before we tackled any "hazardous" stretches and our driver, Sekhar, looked after us by thoughtful positioning of the support vehicle.