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Just the right combination of walking,views and recovery time make this a great trip.
Views from the summits are stunning and getting there is just hard enough to make you enjoy it thoroughly.
Brilliant, riendy, knowledable and his grandma makes the best sandwitches.
Make sure you bring your insurance certificate
This is a trip that packs a lot in so be prepared for moving around and staying (in most cases) only 1 night in each hotel. You get to see most of the main sights of the island, I would now like to go back and spend more time over there.Weather was mixed as we had over a week of incessant torrential rain which did impact on some of the activities.
For me the cave temples at Dambulla, also really enjoyed the Yala safari (we saw a leopard!). On one of the walks in the centre of the island, a local showed off his house and gave us bananas when he really didn't have a lot - awe inspiring
Sujan - best leader I have experienced on an Exodus holiday
Be prepared for a lot of travelling. Take sweets, pens/pencils to give to the local children.
A very busy tour with lots of travelling by both planes and bus and lots of hanging about at airports. But you get a very comprehensive look at the main sights of Chile and an understanding of its culture and history.
For me the highlights were the Lake District where I wish we could have spent more time and done more walking and the extension to Easter Island. I am in a minority here within our group where the Atacama and Patagonia were the most popular.
Unfortunately Felipe was an adequate guide but no more. This was the first time he had done this trip and it showed. He normally does the walking tour and seemed to regard this as a trip for (inactive) OAPs. As a result we did less walking than I had expected from the trip notes. He was not very communicative and we had to ask what was happening rather than just being told. I got more information on where to eat and shop in Santiago from a woman I sat next to on a plane than I did from Felipe.
Be prepared for a lot of busy travelling days and waits at airports. If you are Travelling from Heathrow with Iberia and from Madrid with LAN check in on line as the airline systems don't talk to each other at Heathrow. Take clothes for both warm and cold climates - the only things I took and didn't need were waterproof trousers. Be prepared for some of the optional extras like the trip to Magellan Island to be cancelled due to rough seas.
I found the Everest base camp trek to be a magnificent experience and adventure, from the serenity and splendour of the mountains to the chaos of Kathmandu.
Trekking with seven really nice, like minded people, I'd not previously met, all with their own stories to tell of their travels around the world which just inspires you to see and do even more in life. Being in the Himalayas itself, a previously remote and distant place, you hear lots about and finding it to be stunning. Our lead Sherpa, Lhakpa, only 30 years old and he's summited Everest twice, that's an inspiration in itself.
All our guides from lead sherpa Lhakpa, guides Mingma and Chheten to the quietly spoken (but slick dancing) yak driver Kumar were fantastic. They were great people to be with, they were friendly, funny, professional, informative and attentive at all times. I really do not have an even remotely critical word to say about them.
I/we found our trek in late November going into December, just outside peak trekking season to be an excellent time to do the trek. By far the majority of our trek was done on cloud free, blue sky, sunny days and we were told the trails and lodges were far less busy than they were only two weeks before, which I think was an advantage on what becomes quite clear is a well trodden tourist route. The only negative aspect is that the temperatures do drop significantly at night. Upon waking in the morning at Lobuche I measured -2C in the room. Condensation freezing on the windows is normal higher up. A stove burning dried yak dung never seemed so appealing! Take plenty of (quality) tissues. Due to the dry and dusty conditions irritating your nasal passages you go through far more than you'd think. They can be quite easily bought along the way at every lodge but it's nearly £1 per pocket pack of flimsy cheap and nasty tissues. You really appreciate a Kleenex that doesn't disintegrate with the first blow. A Buff or similar item you can pull up over your nose and mouth while trekking helps keep the dust out. Vicks inhaler type things seemed quite popular too. I and others did end up with the notorious "khumbu cough" at the end. Alco-gel hand sanitiser is a must. I also used it more widely than just my hands... arm pits, groin and feet. It's great for dealing with the bacteria that causes body odour but the thought of using it in such places may make you pull your face as much as it did some of my fellow trekkers :D Showers are routinely available with gas fired water heaters but they looked a little grim to me. I was happy to join in the little joke of no shower 'til Kathmndu! The water that came of me was brown with dust and grime when I finally did get back to the hotel. Exfoliating body scrub is the perfect thing for the job. Water is very readily available. Each evening we could pass our containers to the guides who would fill them with tap water from the lodge kitchen, we could then treat the water ourselves. Boiled water was also available from the lodges but I don't think any of us used it. Bottled water is also very readily available for a fair price (same as boiled), even at the higher levels of the trek. I have to admit to buying more bottled water than I anticipated but on the positive side we passed several recycling bottle bins along the way so while the use of bottled water is not the most responsible option at least something is being done to deal with the used bottles. The internal flight to Lukla has a low 10kg weight limit on your main kit bag. The Royal Singli Hotel has a good set of luggage scales for fine tuning your kit to get as close as possible to the limit. I came in at 10.6kg and there was no issue with that. In fact the group was collectively charged for 20kg excess baggage, the quivalent of each of the eight of us being 2.5kg over the 10kg limit, which simply wasn't the case. I assume this was really "tips" for the check in staff but it was only a couple of quid each. If I'd known in advance of the flexibility of check in I wouldn't have binned off so many of my munchies and sancks. So if space and weight allows I would suggest taking some snack foods. A good old fashioned sugar fix is heaven up there. Mars bars and Snickers can be bought for a price but there is no guarntee they will be in date. The intensity of the trekking isn't really high enough to justify the need for sports supplement type energy bars but there's no harm in taking some if you like them. There isn't a lot of variety to the food available and it gets monotonous, when you see the menu at the first lodge you stay in, you've pretty much seen the menu for the entire trek. That's where some munchies could come to the rescue. Money is always a tough one. I exchanged £300 cash upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. I know some of our group had problems with ATM machines accepting their card and because the banks had closed in Namche ended up having money changed in a shop for a 10% fee. There was no difference between the exchange rate offered at the airport and the Royal Singi Hotel of 150R to £1. The £300 easily lasted me for all food and drink on the trek and the group tipping of the assistant guides at the end. Upon returning to Kathmandu for the last two nights, I exchanged another £120 to cover my contribution for the lead guide's tip, eating out, souvenirs and sight seeing in Kathmandu. I've previously climbed Kilimanjaro. I took a couple Diamox on Kilimanjaro but the altitude gain is much gentler in comparison on this trek affording much better acclimatisation. Have Diamox available but you might not need it. Oh don't forget some ear plugs. Even if your room mate doesn't snore, the walls in the lodge rooms are only a couple sheets of ply wood so you'll still get it full on if it's coming from the adjoining room. They also block out the sound of mice scratching and scurrying about in the wall and ceiling voids.
So much about Namibia impressed me: the varied landscapes, the friendliness of the people, the great food, the miles and miles of desert, the cleanliness, and of course the big game. The trip is not difficult cycling and is very easy going, which means you have plenty of time to admire the scenery.
So many moments I couldn't name a single one, but watching the sunrise from the top of Dune 45, many sunsets enjoying drinks and views, and so many breathtaking views.
I simply can't praise Roger enough - he was incredibly enthusiastic, bursting with energy and information, sociable, and attentive to our needs and problems. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and he was always on hand to fix bikes, answer questions and crack jokes. He dealt with any situations calmly and effectively. His support team of Ronney and Freddey were excellent and always on hand to help, cooking up fantastic food, assisting with the bikes and camp duties.
In winter the sun is very strong - most of us got burnt at some point through inattention to detail with the sunblock. You also really don't need to pack much on this trip - you stop at plenty of supermarkets to top up with snacks, wine and anything else. A washing line is handy for drying stuff around the tents. Bring plenty of reading material/music to entertain you during the long hours in the bus and evenings. Binoculars for spotting game are really worthwhile. And do take the time to learn a little bit about the animals and country before you go. While you don't have to do anything around the camp if you don't want to, the support team will always appreciate a little bit of help with packing up tents, washing up and so on. And finally, do listen to the guides - they really do know what they're talking about even if you think you know better.
I had a really wonderful trip cycling through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. It is 3 very interesting countries and the trip had lots of variations. Nicaragua is really untouched so would highly recommend spending a few extra nights here before the start of the trip – to see some more volcanos in the North around León. Costa Rica is the most touristy of the 3 – but very beautiful with a lot of great nature and a good chance to spot some animals. Panama is very interesting and in particular the Panama Canal and the old part of Panama City, which reminded me a lot about Havanna in Cuba.
It is hard to choose - but I think one of the highlights for me was definitely to see the Panama Canal and the big ships going through the locks in the Canal. The exhibition centre with the observation deck and the museum in relation to the Canal is a great place to spent some hours.
Roberto was a really nice group leader - with a big passion for his country and Central America. He was also a really good cyclist and very keen on to ensure everyone was having a good time.
It can get very hot and humid at times so ensure to drink lots of water while cycling. Otherwise just enjoy it - it was not as hard as I thought it was going to be since the distance every day is quite reasonable.
Super guide, entertaining, experienced, and great information. Accommodation questionable
Every walk was awesome and than was down to Edward and his knowledge of the island, of the fauna and flora and of the super views.
Awesome
It makes a difference if your fit, and good at walking on rocky paths and up mountains, and lots of them....
We were sorry to learn that Diane found the accommodation to be questionable. On this tour we spend the first four nights based in Puerto Sóller, where we stay in either Hotel Eden Nord or its sister hotel, Hotel Eden. Both are simple, clean three-star hotels, with swimming pools and are located within easy walking distance of the charming bay, shops and restaurants. For the remaining three nights we stay in Lluc Monastery, a 13th century building set amidst tranquil countryside. We recommend bringing some cards or a good book to while away the evenings in this remote but highly picturesque spot. Jennifer Cox – Trip Manager
Every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations.
Cycling with the local school kids.
Faultless.
Level of support while cycling is higher than I was expecting. Put all the stuff you might want in a day bag to leave on the coach, you don't need to carry it with you on the bike. A gel saddle cover worked for me and meant I didn't need to spend all day in soggy padded shorts. Get some clothes made in Hoi An. It's a lot of fun.
We travelled from Hanoi all the way down to Ho Chi Minh City.
It was a great journey which enabled us the experience different sides of Vietnam.
Each day was special! Halong Bay was magic and the overnight train journey to Hue was great fun! Mekong Delta and the homestay was simply amazing.
Our group leader (Bien Tran) was great! He provided all the info needed, he was always on time and followed the trip schedule. He was providing very useful info about the daily life in Vietnam and about the history of his country. ... last but not least, he was so funny and made the group bond so quickly!
Everything is really well organised and you have some free time as well to do your own things. Just remember to "go with the flow" and enjoy!
A whirlwind tour of an engaging and fascinating country. The pace and variety means that you are constantly seeing and experiencing new sights and sensations. This is a well constructed tour that takes in many of the key experiences of this wonderful country. It would be impossible to see so much if you were travelling independently.
The two half day cycle trips were the best bit of the whole trip. We have many other memories like sea kayaking in Ha Long Bay, boating and walking through the Mekong delta, chatting to the local guide at My Son, the grime and noise of Hanoi to the quiet and cleanliness of Hoi An.
Thanh Vo is unfailingly smiling, chatty and informative and made sure that everything ran like clockwork for our tour. Nothing is too much trouble for him. He is lovely guy and an excellent frontman for Exodus in Vietnam.
Make sure you do the bike rides, the homestead meal in Hue and the cook school in Hoi An.