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Keith Young
Reviewed January 2015
Patagonia Highlights 2015
A very good holiday about as far away from the grey British winter as it is possible to get. But the weather was much better than I was expecting- sunshine almost every day and very little rain.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being among the Southern Andes in good weather.
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Standing on the water front in Ushuaia watching the sun go down - without being cold...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good. Never seemed to be in any trouble or under stress and even seemed to be enjoying himself most of the time.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The two day walks which are part of the itinerary of the trip (Mount Fitzroy and Torres Del Paine) both involve significant climbs, but are well worth the effort.
Very limited time in Buenos Aires if you use the group flight
Sharon GRAHAM
Reviewed January 2015
Discover Costa Rica
This was an action packed trip, with moving every couple of days an improvement on the one night only trips I have done in the past. You have the opportunity to see as much of the country as possible, yes it rains but you are visiting rain and cloud forest. We where very lucky seeing some amazing sightings (the list was eight pages long – birds, animals, insects, reptiles, plants and trees – and that was not complete there was much more). Hotel catering was good were we availed ourselves, the driver safe and proud of his vehicle as well as being good fun and a good dancer and our guide was outstanding – his knowledge, honesty, humour, sightings but equally the obvious care he had for us – his guests.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Resplendent Quetzal - in the hotel grounds at 6am. Seeing all four monkey species and both sloth.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Antionio had bountiful knowledge, openness and honesty, an appropriate sense of humour, the ability to maximise out experience with the sightings but equally he demonstrated that he cared for us - his guests.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Remember when you are up at altitude don't expect your body to work as well. Be prepared for a sleepless nights as you listen to the sounds of the forest - monkey's across our roof, frogs croaking and the sound of rain. All very soothing.
Mark Roberts
Reviewed January 2015
Trails of New Zealand
The holiday exceeded our expectations and in the main the Trip Notes accurately reflected the details of the holiday (see below). A fantastic holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
There really was not only one inspirational moment. The entire holiday was inspirational for different reasons - spectacular scenery; friendly / clean country which appeared to be devoid of litter; interesting culture / history which has been impacted so much by the european settlers; the several planned walks / treks that had been arranged as part of the holiday together with the evening spent on the boat at Milford Sound.
Thoughts on Group Leader
There were two guides on the Trip - Ian Douglas and Helen Tait. They complemented each other very well with both adding detailed commentary / background of the country that equated to their area of expertise. They were both very patient, encouraging and helpful especially with suggestions for possible activities at approaching destinations.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There were some inaccuracies in the Trip Notes that came to light during the trip.
1. Some of the hotels were marked as BH (Basic Hotels) when in fact the 'hotels' (motels) were some of the best hotels at which we stayed during the Trip because of their location and facilities e.g. Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook for example. This incorrect or misunderstood classification may have had the effect of dissuading people interested in the Trip from booking.
2. The details of the holiday on the Web include a picture of one of the activities where travellers could walk on the Fox Glacier. This is in fact not correct as the only way to do this is by paying for a helicopter to land on the Glacier - there was insufficient time available within the day's schedule to take up this opportunity . The day's activity is to walk from the car park to the face of the glacier where conditions allow. Unfortunately with our Trip, as it had been raining heavily, the Park Rangers had cordoned off the path because of the danger of rock falls.
Robiah Goehtz
Reviewed January 2015
Ruby Goehtz
If you are a keen cyclist than this trip is for you as its one of the most challenging ride in India. The distance covered most days are long and the terrain itself is formidable. The rating for this trip should be C/D because of the many stretches of the uphills !! Also the road and traffic conditions can be a nightmare but its doable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The boat trip in Kerala is my highlight.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The whole team we had was excellent. Shaker our leader is efficient, he is innovative,always cheerful and has very good knowledge of the region. He has proven himself to be a true gem for the company and because of his leadership, most of us have many happy memories to take home with us. Aby, his deputy is a young man with plenty of potential. He has been a great help to us all,always the encourager when we are about to give up. He works well with Shaker and they both work well togather. Franklin, our driver is a gem. He is very caring and never have to be told what to do. Always ahead in providing water, bananas and energy biscuits etc to make sure we have the energy to go on!!! His initiative is his plus point.Also he works quietly behind the scene everyday to provide us with enough to hydrate us in the hot weather. All in all a perfect team that works well togather.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the tough ride.
Andrew Swift
Reviewed January 2015
Southern India Coast to Coast Ride Booking reference: 4571361
Great trip – opened my eyes to the changes in India
Most Inspirational Moment
The agriculturs in TamilNadu and Kerala
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent,
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do as the leader says
Joanne Locker
Reviewed January 2015
Amazing Cuba!!
A fantastic trip – does exactly what it promises…gives you all the best Cuban highlights and the best way to see them is by bike! The cycling was harder work than I was expecting, but that suited me (and most of the group I think) just fine, so was a mixture of sight seeing, mojitos and exercise – so a great balance overall. Cuba is a wonderful country and I’m so pleased to have been and seen it this way. We stayed in some nice hotels and the guest house (Casa) experience in Trinidad added a bit of extra variety. The food is nothing special, but the rum and coctails more than make up for that!
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling along the coast roads, around the mountians and through towns and villages - rewarded by either a dip in the Caribbean sea or a hotel pool.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose was a great group leader. Very knowledgable so acted as a fab tour guide, not just a cycle group leader. Learnt alot from his information and experiences as we travelled around.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A must do trip. If you have the time and energy I'd consider the 2 week trip as once you get there, you'll want to stay longer and see more!
Louise & Ritchie Richardson
Reviewed January 2015
Finnish Wilderness Week
This is a fantastic holiday for those who enjoy the active outdoors and like to try something new. The range of activities included mean that you are bound to find something you like – if not all of them. A good balance of instructor time to free time meaning you can choose which activity you’d like to try more of. Warm, comfortable accommodation, great local food and plenty of it and great hosts. Beautiful setting. The whole holiday far exceeded our expectations. This was a full on week of activity that excelled in every way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Although it was hard to pick only one, the two hour dog sledging trip with the huskies in Riisitunuri National Park was mine and my husband's highlight of the holiday. This was included as part of our holiday and there is the option to have a longer trip on one of the free days. The trip was exhilarating and magical and the snow covered scenery was from another planet. The dogs were obviously well cared for and were given affection by their owners when the dogs looked for it.
There were truly many memorable moments that will stay with us forever and be spoken about often.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti was a fantastic group leader. His level of instruction was set at the right level and he has a broad base of knowledge. He always had a smile on his face and nothing was too much trouble. Undoubtedly he contributed to our enjoyment of the holiday in a significant way.
The rest of the team were great and all knew what was going on and were able to give advice if Martti wasn't around.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The kit that is provided is excellent. I used all of it in the -28 temperatures, except I wore my own hat because it was slightly thicker - that said many others wore the hat provided and were warm enough. I also used my own baselayers and a Buff/snood for keeping my face warm - some used balaclavas. All of the kit dries easily in the rooms, thanks to the underfloor heating. You only really need to take casual wear for the evenings - the dining room is warm but can be variable so I'd recommend thin layers.
Boardgames/cards are provided for evening entertainment.
There are no TVs on basecamp and no music playing - for us a real bonus.
Alan Alan
Reviewed January 2015
Highly Recommended Highlights Tour
Great cycling tour in a unique and welcoming country. Cuba seems to have a first world health system (thankfully not tested on this trip!), second world bureaucracy and third world agriculture. Best of all, though, is the warmth and old-fashioned civility of the people. Not to mention the climate!
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to list them all. Getting to the top of the big hill on our last day of cycling felt great. We had wonderful meals at Alberto's in Trinidad and at the Restaurant Moneda Cubana in Havana. Although the quality of the casas particulares in Trinidad was very variable, Lopez and Jumele looked after us royally.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose was a great Cuban character with an endearing habit of laughing at his own jokes - so surprisingly and raucously that the rest of us generally fell about laughing at him. He was very informative and shepherded us gently.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take some diocalm or something of the sort: quite a few of the group had dodgy tummies by the end of the tour.
Diane Diane
Reviewed January 2015
The Three 'C's
If you like cycling, culture and curry you will not find a better holiday on offer than this one. It has everything. Good cycling routes through spectacular scenery, many opportunities to learn about Sri Lankan culture, wall to wall wildlife and mouth watering food. There is so much more to it than initially meets the eye when viewing the trip notes.
Most Inspirational Moment
The road to Nuwara Eliya was awesome (albeit a challenge on two wheels) and the stay in the Hill Club once it is reached a real treat. It was like stepping back to be one of the privileged few in colonial days. The streets and markets of Kandy and Galle are so full of life and energy, and the beach at Ahangama at just reward at journey's end.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Travelling with Suresh is like being led by 'Superman'. What fantastic guy; with so much energy, joy for life and a burning desire to give his clients the best possible holiday. In addition to the expected activities he arranges so much more. A cookery demonstration, numerous special meals served in stunning locations, a hill walk, a constant supply of welcome refreshments and the benefit of his wealth of knowledge about his beloved country and its history and customs.. When I unfortunately suffered an accident he obtained the best possible medical treatment and his determination enabled me to continue with the tour as opposed to being on the next flight home which I initially envisaged. I cannot praise him highly enough.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't fall off your bike and break your arm. (No the cycling is not extreme it was just one of those things!)
Clare Smithers
Reviewed January 2015
Vietnam Adventure - January 2015
This was an amazing holiday, so interesting and varied, a lovely country to see. Travelling from North to South, we saw so many different places and none like each other. Lovely food and hotels, also Homestay and a night on a boat which was lovely, and a very nice group to spend the two weeks with.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is impossible to pinpoint as there were so many inspirational moments - pretty Halong Bay and Mekong Delta, crazy and busy but interesting Saigon with the cyclotour which was great fun, the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels and various temples.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bien was a great leader, very interesting and a great sense of humour. Very enthusiastic and informative and managed not to lose anyone!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take clothes for all weathers, travel light and enjoy yourself.
