Prague To Budapest Ride

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Paul Fox

  PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST RIDE

  

  Written September 2012

  Great Ride with Great tourist historic buildings. Not too hard cycling (for me) 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing the capital cities and their archetecture. The great local knowledge of the guide.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Matt was an inspuration to all of us, I would love to holiday again with him but I think he will go further in life than just guiding.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Check your abilities against the Exodous guidelines as both a too fast or too slow cyclist will not be popular. Thank goodness it was not me (Mr Average). Make sure you want to see all the super things you will see whilst you are off the bike too, not just the great scenery.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was such a worry free trip. Matt even fixed 2 punctures one guy had and they caught us up before it stopped raining. He got us to see so much about all 4 countries and even filled us in with real life stories about his own family and the Iron Curtain when we cycled to the museum. Would I really have dozed the afternoon away in the hotel and not gone to half those castles (palaces)?

   
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  Dona Manglani

  PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST RIDE

  

  Written July 2012

  First such trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. Cycling quite challenging but satisfying , pleasant company and very competent guide. Very little he didn't know!  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Crossing into austria and cycling round Vienna all on the same day was great!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Very competent and managed some strong willed people in the group very well.

   
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  Theresa Beech

  PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST RIDE

  

  Written July 2012

  Although I found the "rolling hills" hard work I had a great time, the countries we visited were fascinating and I particularly enjoyed Cesky Krumlov where we were lucky enough to arrive for their medieval festival and Bratislava. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Learning how to 'ride' those dreaded 'rolling hills', enjoying the different scenery that each country had to offer and meeting up with other group members

  What did you think of your group leader?

  A great leader with an excellent knowledge of the countries we visited, he was also a very nice person

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Research your chosen trip carefully before you book and ask for advice re the classifications , I learnt that what I call significant hill climbing is to others' rolling hills'

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  A fantastic way to see some great countries

   
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  Sara Dacosta

  PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST RIDE

  

  Written July 2012

  an excellent concept, linking prague with budapest with maximum sight seeing on a bike.more cycling on cycle paths, particularly along the Danube into Budapest would have enhanced this experience; better hotel, more central in Budapest- poor location, unhelpful staff, poor ending to holiday 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  visiting Vienna- never visited before so was overwhelmed by the beauty of the buildings, and their number

  the beauty of the many towns in Czech republic, their history and architecture

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Mat was well organised, and provided many opportunities to check we were all ok, and to gain feedback. He adhered to the trip plan which is what we had bought, and checked if unsure with his manager. This may have come across as an inflexible approach, but he could not please all people all the time. We felt some people on the trip had unrealistic expectations in this trip, wanting significant changes that would have meant a very different holiday, which may have suited them but not others! perhaps they should pay extra for a 1-1 trip with a guide! It would help if the itinery plan was emphasised in the trip notes as the holiday, rather than an idea with great flexibility. The only time more help from Mat would have been appreciated was at our final hotel in Budapest, which was the worst of all in terms of its location which was in a run down part of town with evidence of drug using and low lifes, and so difficult to get into the city. The concierge was not helpful so Mats advice would have been good at the time.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  you need to be able to manage gears as well as distances on this trip. those who were not experienced slowed the pace of the group significantly at the beginning few days

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Budapest hotel was poor in terms of location ( too expensive to get into town via taxi and other means very difficult to understand or access) so more central hotel of better standard should be used, especially as everyone is tired after packing and relocating daily to a different hotel. You want something much better than this on your last day. Taxi drivers just want to rip off tourists, drive dangerously and contribute to why I never want to return to Budapest. Greater flexibility on route at times, as more cycle paths could have been used which would have been better than roads.

  Exodus Response

  Exodus takes customer satisfaction very seriously. As such we can confirm the hotel used on Budapest on this tour had not been used before and will not be used again.
  

  - Exodus Staff