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This trip was much better than the brochure describes. It was a real adventure from start to finish. The guide was very knowledgable and helped make this trip memorable.
Several - Halong bay for the scenery, the optional cycle ride in Hoi an. The overnight train journey even though we didnt sleep too well. The Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnels
Outstanding - everthing ran like clock work. He was very efficiant, knew the best resaurants in all the locations we visited. Excellent service
Visit now before it becomes a popular destination
Different walks each day with amazing views towards the Alps. Not too strenuous and the ascents/descents are not that difficult if taken slowly.
Visiting the beautiful town of Moustiers and looking down in the Verdon Gorges.
Pierre had been thrown in at the deep end as the regular tour leader could not make it. Shy at first, he soon got used to us and became an important part of the group. His knowledge of the area could not be faulted and his pace on the walks was always sensible.
Take a travelling kettle as there are no coffee/tea making facilities. Don't expect gourmet food and make sure you ask for the cheese course!
Spectacular mountain walking, sometimes through meadows, woods and on rough tracks. The walking got progressively harder each day, it was challenging without being difficult. The pace was well judged, those who wanted to walk a bit faster were encouraged to go on ahead with directions of where to wait for the rest of the group. Alvaro our guide was knowledgeable and caring, he made the holiday extremely enjoyable. The weather (in September 2014) was perfect. Hotel Torrecerredos was an excellent location, very close to the town. Jim’s cooking was excellent with good vegetarian options. Really could not fault this holiday in any way.
Can't pinpoint one moment, the Cares Gorge was spectacular and the higher ascents were breathtaking, it is just such a worthwhile experience.
Outstanding, extremely knowledgeable on the local area (born and bred nearby) and passionate about the Picos, he took great care in looking after those who needed extra help.
Carry plenty of water and take a sunhat. I took poles although I'd never used them before and was grateful for them. I definitely recommend this trip.
5 days fantastic hiking in the Dolomites. You can have an idealistic view that the area is beautiful and yes this trip lived fully up to expectations.
Getting past the narrow ledge on the way to the three chimneys
Group leader Karl - excellent. He did a great job welcoming everyone and making the group at ease. Also good sense of humour along with some excellent tall tales. It was great to have a leader in which you had total confidence in. His knowledge of the area was second to none.
I have a certain nervousness re heights. I managed all the hikes thanks to good advice by Karl.
Our guides, Enrico and Giovanni, can take much credit for an excellent holiday. The coastal rides are beautiful and the hotels are very comfortable.
There may be scope to improve on the dinner options however.
Getting on top of the hills!
Both group leaders were excellent. They really got along with each other and both had a sense of humour.
A beautiful way to see a little bit of 4 countries. I wish we had a rest day in Vienna as we had very little time to see anything. Two shorter ride days in Hungary could have easily been combined to give a day to see amazing Vienna.
The first three riding days in Czech Republic were hillier than I expected as the trip notes say it is not a hilly ride. Day 3 in particular was a long, hilly day. Do some hill riding before you go.
The trip could have been better organized at times and some of the hotels were in rather poor condition, but overall, I enjoyed the trip. The scenery is incredible and I will visit these countries again!
Seeing the fields of sunflowers mile after mile, and the beautiful wheat fields. Hard not to feel life is good!
Dana was very nice and wanted everyone to have a good time. More knowledge of the history and towns we visited would have been nice. Also more knowledge about the restaurants as we arrived in a new town would have been helpful so we didn't have to wander looking for a good place to eat. That's fun sometimes but when you're tired, advice is great!
Bring your own bike seat. The seats on the bikes are not very comfortable. Also, if you're a tall man, bring your own bike. The tallest bike frame was 20 inches. I am 5'8" and the two tall men on the trip who were well over 6 feet had the same bike as I did. They were not impressed and were often uncomfortable. I took the trip in July and it was often very hot. Bring a large water bottle and electrolyte tablets.
We would like to assure Sandra that the trip manger has taken her feedback on board and that our local operator is conducting a review of the bikes available to our clients, to ensure that they are of the standard and variety we expect. We are very glad that Sandra has been inspired to return to the countries visited on this trip and we hope that we will also be able to welcome her on another trip elsewhere soon – Exodus Customer Services
All of the reviews of this trip are consistent in one thing – you will spend a lot of time on the road, but Peru is huge country and there is a lot to see so this shouldn’t come as a surprise! I loved this trip – its varied, with a great mix of town and country and plenty to see and do. I personally found the altitude to be challenging at times but due to the mix of going high and coming down lower found this became easier as the trip progressed. The coaches used were very comfortable and the hotels were clean, comfortable and when in the cities well appointed for the town centres. Those in more rural areas were beautifully appointed.
Undoubtedly Machu Picchu which was the whole reason for me going, it lived up to my expectations and more. The home stay on Amantani Island was lovely, its a beautiful untouched island and our hosts were so friendly and welcoming, and the visit to the floating islands was eye-opening. An additional highlight was the visit to see Juanita the Ice Mummy in Arequipa, not part of the itinerary but should be. But my favourite memory is of the unscheduled stop at the local school where our guide distributed his childrens' unwanted toys and clothing, those kids were amazing and so delighted to see us it was a very special morning.
Alex is amazing, truly one of the best Exodus guides that I have encountered. His knowledge is impressive, nothing was too much trouble and he appears to know everyone in Peru which came in handy at times. He has a great sense of humour (which was needed for the early starts) and the ability to read the crowd to know when he was "losing" us as well as the ability to make you feel like a life long friend. If you're lucky enough to have him as your tour guide do follow his recommendations on where/what to eat - he never got it wrong (he'll be delighted to hear) and do ask to meet his wife and kids on the last day in Lima (who are lovely) he'll be chuffed to bits (but don't ask him to wet his whistle - it means something entirely different in Peru!). We also used some local guides (Bruce, Alex, Heidi & a local guide at Machu Picchu whose name escapes me) and again they all were all very knowledgeable on their local area.
Light layers are recommended as the weather changes frequently & the early mornings/late evenings can be cold. A personal supply of toilet roll will come in useful for the "Inca" toilet stops, take your valuables with you to the homestay, (I left my kindle in my luggage which was left in the hotel in Puno overnight and someone decided to "relieve" me of it), drink plenty of water as it really helps with the altitude sickness and if possible get some altitude tablets before you go, not everyone was affected but some people had it bad...Don't got to the hot springs at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) as full of dirty trekkers but do go to those as Chivay as they are lovely (although in fairness there's not a whole lot else to do there). Do try the cactus ice-cream and Alapaca steak.
What a brilliant trip. As a single woman joining this trip I was a bit anxious about going, but as it turned out, I felt totally secure throughout, met a great group of people and had an amazing experience. The trip was well organised and full of interest, giving a taste of city life as well as the country side and Vietnamese values and culture.
This is hard to choose. Mekong Delta was really beautiful, but also thought the historical experiences like the War museum and Cu Chi tunnels very moving and informative. Trips out to see village life were a refreshing break fro city life. I went by Cyclo rather than biking and arrived in style!
Cong was a first class guide and took great care of us. He gave us some great advice on where to eat, provided some really enjoyable optional experiences, even arranged a hot take away to be delivered to the train for our overnight journey! He is friendly, intelligent and resourceful, you are in safe hands with him.
If you are hesitating about this trip, don't. Just go. You will have an amazing time.
I went on a challenging grade week and it lived up to the bill. Long walks across constantly changing terrain with temperatures changing just as quick. Really enjoyed the challenge – forests, grasslands, rocky terrain, scrambling – it had it all and there was never a dull moment, all the while I felt completely safe in the hands of fantastic guides.
Heading back towards the minibus after 2 days of hard walking up peaks and along ridges and an overnight stay at a Refuge just as the sun was setting. The golden light shining across the mountains was pretty special for me.
Sara Bull is an amazing group leader and an unforgettable character. Vastly experienced, knows the region very well, and is always funny and entertaining with many tales from her many adventures. She has a genuine warmth and works tirelessly to ensure all members of the group regardless of ability have an enjoyable and safe holiday. Her passion for life and nature is very inspiring.
Be prepared for the long walks, especially on a challenging week - good footwear is essential. The refuge / hut are quite basic esp. bathroom facilities. Remember, there are no toilets or showers up the mountains.
There is a lot packed into this holiday, some stunning walks and a chance to see some great historical sites. It’s a fantastic holiday destination.
When I was young (!) I heard Richard Murphy in Newcastle reading his poems about the mirror wall at Sigiriya - and it didn't seem possible that I would ever see these haunting paintings. So that was great. But I also loved the tea plantations at Dickoya, the locals celebrating Buddhist new year in Ella and the honeypot that is Galle.
Our tour leader was really helpful in lots of ways though in all honesty he didn't seem so keen on the walking.
I spent my free day in Galle rather the whale watching and totally enjoyed fantasising about which of the few derelict properties would be my new home.