Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Northern Lights, seeing the seals playing in the lagoon and ice walking on the Glacier. Beautiful! (Couldn't narrow it down to just one!)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. David is from England but has lived in Iceland for 10 years. He knew everything there was to know about Iceland and coupled it with a British sense of humour! He was keen to make the experience as great as possible for everyone whilst being safety conscious at the same time (you can't influence the weather!) True professional!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take lots of layers as the weather is changeable. My head was lovely and snug, however one pair of gloves did not keep my hands warm when taking photos! Take a tripod for Northern Lights photos.

Most Inspirational Moment

We had a great day last day walking to frozen lakes way above the village - it was a hard 5 hours walk to get there, with an hour over snow but we were met with an amazing view, including men fishing on the lake shores. Sitting on the terrace in the sun with a mint tea watching the sun go down each evening was just lovely. An afternoon spent in the village hammam was an eye opener, and and experience never to be forgotten!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was great - very knowledgeable, hard working and funny. He was professional, even in the face of difficult clients; I'd actively choose one of his trips if I were returning to Morocco again.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although the days were hot, the wind was very cold, and as soon as the sun went down, it was freezing! The gite has no heating, other than a gas heater in the room where you eat, so it's pretty nippy. Make sure you take bring a few layers, and a good warm sleeping bag. The gite sells a few chocolate bars and water, but a few snacks from home didn't go amiss on the long days walking. Rubbish dumping seems to be a bit of a problem throughout Morocco, so if you've got a water filtering system, or water tablets, it's well worth bring them so you don't add to the mound of plastic water bottles lying around.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking on the glacier and being mesmerised by the stunning colours of the icebergs and glaciers. Walking in the Tierra del Fuego National Park Hiking to the base camp of Fitzroy

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pepe was very good group leader. He was very informative, had a good command of the English language. He was resourceful in arranging trips and booking tables at restaurants at short notice for us. Pepe had a good sense of humour and kept us entertained.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the very long road trips in the mini bus.

Most Inspirational Moment

The local kids shouting encouragement as I tried to get up the hills.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great. full of anecdotes of Cuban life, always with both sides of each story.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own (soft) saddle, bike water bottle and just go (even if, like me, you haven't done much/any cycling before).

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, three things; meeting someone who'd completed the trip the day before saying, "would you like to have my hot water bottle" - I'm a guy, no hot water bottle for me (mistake) Meeting someone who was easily 65+ and had completed all the treks with a smile, if they can do it so can I right? The second trek, maybe not as high as Toubkal but by far the most fun! Kept me going.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Top, very tentative, informative, good group leader. Even managed to keep up with us on the - end of trip party - just.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes and take note of the recommended equipment to take. (I missed I needed a sleeping bag) during the winter walks, I'd rent the Ice Axe and crampons on offer rather than taking my own, this is more from a weight perspective than anything else.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being involved in a New Year world record competition at our hotel in Nha Tring

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic

Most Inspirational Moment

The range of available activities, driving my own snowmobile and being in charge of a dog sledding team.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri was amazing, so patient, cheerful and encouraging at all times. He was knowledgeable and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a hairdryer, and don't expect luxurious surroundings. Basecamp is great, but it could be felt to be a bit spartan.

Most Inspirational Moment

I have to say although it was very brief, the most inspirational moment was catching a glimpse of a snow leopard in the wild. What an incredible animal, and I feel very lucky to have seen it in it's home.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chosphel Sonam was excellent. He has a good sense of humor and made sure everything was done for our trip to run smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Of course you want to see a snow leopard in the wild. But it is certainly not a guarantee. We didn't see one until the last day, and even then it was just a few seconds. I was actually surprised at how desolate the place is. Besides snow leopards, I thought we would see other wildlife. We did see signs of wildlife, but really saw very little. The scenery and experience is worth it, but if you are expecting to see a lot of wildlife you will be disappointed. Also, it is really, really cold at night so take the absolute best sleeping bag you can!!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

So many - Sigiriya Rock - an amazing fortress, spotting elephants on two game drives and seeing whales, Tuk tuk rides, Polonnaruwa - a mini Bagan (Myanmar) and the colonial town of Galle is very special to walk around. This trip helps you appreciate how beautiful and varied Sri Lanka is.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nala was very well organised and gave his own personal insight into Sri Lanka which really added to the trip. He listened to everyones needs and provided additional help, activities and knowledge throughout the trip. He set the tone of the trip - a happy and fun one!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Adam's Peak - there are a lot of steps of varying height and the climb up and down are very early in the morning with little sleep beforehand. It is also very busy and there is a lot of litter. However the views on the way down, (sun rise if a good one) and sense of achievement are immense.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many good moments that it's difficult to discriminate - but I particularly enjoyed our day jet-boating; our climb up to Mt Cook; the day coastal walking and sailing near Motueka (all in S Island) - and got immense satisfaction from my completion of the 20k Tontoriro Crossing trek in N Island!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ian, as our principal leader, was great...we were expertly guided and cajoled by him! He had a light touch (with our mainly 'early-retired' large party of 16) and inspired confidence... Pete - although new to Exodus - was also a very good support leader, most kind and caring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for all and any weather conditions! Also, to get the best out of this trip, it is probably wise to arrive in a good state of fitness in order to be able to enjoy the many walks and trails on offer.