Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Glacier hike/trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Flo was GREAT. He truly made this trip what it was. Kind, patient. He was attentive to everyone’s needs, monitored everyone during hikes, knowledge of area was top notch. I can’t say enough good things about Flo as a guide/leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

DO THE glacier walk/hike if you go on this trip. Costs extra but DO IT. It is worth every penny - when will you get another chance possibly! The food AMAZING - much better than anticipated, 3 course meals at dinner. READ TRIP NOTES - the NES Gard facility DOES have shared bathrooms for single people even if you pay single supplement. Norway is a beautiful country worth visiting if you love nature. The hiking in my opinion was very doable - level 3 but lower level 3. The pace was not fast at all, everyone was able/capable on our tour. I would highly recommend this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole group managing an 8km hill in 32 degree heat on the first cycling day!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Luka had a great sense of humour and helped give us a good insight into life in Croatia.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can get very hot in the summer months! Enjoy the coastal views that you get on every day’s ride!

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say - Mt Molden, the glacier walk, the unpronounceable valley.....

Thoughts on Group Leader

Flo was outstanding. Always professional, caring, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He made a great trip an unforgettable one.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get ready for all weathers, and bring a pair of gloves, even in the summer. The walks are harder than they look on paper - some of the paths are seriously uneven, and need attention, particularly on damp descents. Bring poles!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Flo was first class. Very organised and worked hard to ensure we all got the best experience. Anders at Nes Gard went above and beyond in many ways including providing plasters for my blisters, and rustling up extra homemade bread. Both Flo and Anders made a huge effort to make us feel welcome.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Norway was not as expensive as I had feared. There are some long drives on this trip but the scenery definitely compensates. This trip is right at the top of my favourite Exodus holidays.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the Lac Blanc walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tim Stephens

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t think twice - just book it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hmmm lots to choose from! Watching two elephants playfighting from the fly camp, being taught how to navigate using the stars by our tour leader, going to sleep to the sound of elephants and hippos.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martin was incredible. His knowledge about the local wildlife, plants, culture and history was so impressive. He worked tirelessly to make sure we had an amazing trip, always making sure we were comfortable and safe. Such a pleasure to spend the week with him. His assistant Stuart was fantastic too - also went the extra mile to make sure we had a great trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Moment # 1: Walking down a long, tree-lined allee to arrive at the first chateau at Chenonceau. Moment #2: Arriving at our first night's hotel and realizing that this was our lodging, not an unscheduled chateau to visit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yannis was the kind of group leader you want--knowledgeable, well organized, great fun. He was attentive and extremely helpful in helping some of us make return train arrangements, sought out our feedback, checked in with us along the way--all with a smile. We were also lucky to have Lucas as our van driver/travel companion.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There's minimal walking (the focus is more on culture and history), so walking boots/poles are really not necessary.

Most Inspirational Moment

The group encouraging eachother if the cycling got tough

Thoughts on Group Leader

In one word Excellent. Manni the group leader and Leo the support guy always made sure we felt safe and made the whole day from breakfast to bedtime enjoyable and fun. Manni imparted all his knowledge concerning this area of Italy and was a brilliant guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are sitting on the fence about an electric bike then please have one. I consider myself fit, enjoy spin classes and cycle regularly. I chose and electric bike due to a recent injury, but boy oh boy I'm glad I did. The 'upward slopes' on hot windy days were challenging and that little bit of electric on the odd occasion made sure this was a holiday and not an endurace test........... 90% + of the time I used my own leg power so had a brilliant work out every day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Korčula, Mljet, Badja, and Vrnik

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vanja. Punctual, precise, omnipresent, and with all the answers and all the maps. I could have not wished for a better tour leader. She's truly a fantastic person, and a great asset.

Advice for Potential Travellers

While cards are widely accepted, it is not compulsory for businesses to accept card payments, and some are cash only (euros). ATMs are everywhere (use the ones with the word "bank" in it for less fees), and then go ahead and try all the food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Having lunch at the top of a 3000 meter peak.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had Mike and Jenny, Mike lead the grade 5 walks where Jenny did the grade 3 and they were both very knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating. Mike was a fantastic guide on our walks, we felt safe, looked after and the group had a relaxed feel!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack for all weather, whilst it was above 30 degrees on days, it was chilly up top with still snow on the ground further up in the mountains. the evenings were also a bit chillier and we had hailstones on one night. Mountian weather has micro climates so whatever the weather man says doesn't always go, things can change so quickly so make sure you are prepared.