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Reviewed February 2014
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The accommodation was comfortable with good food. We particularly liked Ilkeliani in the Masai Mara.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the animals and birds at such close quarters. The lions and elephants were particularly memorable. We saw a Cheetah make a kill of an antelope.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guides Peter and Davis were excellent. They looked after us very well and their knowledge of the wildlife we saw was exceptional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We found that Malerone anti-malaria tablets were OK to take after hearing mixed reviews of Doxi Cyclin. We would recommend taking US dollars in cash as some card payments were not always working.
Reviewed February 2014
CYCLE SOUTHERN INDIA - COAST TO COAST
A well planned trip covering an interesting part of India. Good variety in the terrain, countryside and sights to see.
Most Inspirational Moment
Food was excellent most of the time, especially the picnic and roadside lunches. Riding through the tea country was a delight. Arriving at Vanilla Country. Welcoming happy people everywhere, and no begging. Relaxing day spent doing not very much in Kumily. Chettinah was amazing, but arrived at dusk so could not see the designated house.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was pleasant but not up to the job in hand and seemed unable to take charge on occasions, resulting in late arrivals and missed opportunities for previously planned sightseeing, and a lot of frustration. He appeared to have little training in coping with a group of travellers.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes before you go and select this trip carefully. Prepare for long days of 100 kms plus.
Reviewed February 2014
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
A lovely holiday skiing in a beautiful area, staying in a friendly family run hotel for the week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Skiing in the Fischleintal. We had beautiful weather that day and the skiing and scenery were amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was great, providing instruction as needed/requested while we were out skiing. He also offered to give us a skating lesson on his morning off! He discussed with the group each evening the plans for the following day, and his local knowledge meant there were no worries about where or when to catch a bus. He also organised a visit to the local cheese factory - not to be missed!
Reviewed February 2014
SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA
This trip was excellent, my highlight was the 5 day walking in the Western Ghats and camping. We were looked after extremely well with good tasty food and snacks. The atmosphere sitting around the campfire was fun. the walking was not too strenuous and there were loads of flowers.the rest of the trip was brilliantly coordinated by our guide Santosh Kumar who could not have done more to help us.
Most Inspirational Moment
trekking to the 2nd hightest peak in Western Ghats, lovely views
Thoughts on Group Leader
excellent leader made our trip, ready to answer all our questions and let us know about his own life which added to our experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking shoes or trainers would be fine for the walking part, binoculars useful for birdwatching in Periyar Nature Reserve.
Reviewed February 2014
DISCOVER SRI LANKA
This is a fabulous trip. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with spectacular and varied scenery. The people are friendly and you will have a great time.
Most Inspirational Moment
I particularly liked cycling through the villages and seeing local village life. The trip to Lion Rock and view from the top was great, the train ride was great fun, the day playing traditional games was great too. To be honest nearly every day had an experience to remember.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rhosan is a great leader, who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny. He also has a very calm manner and makes sure everything runs like clockwork so there was no stress at all on the trip. We were lucky enough to be on his 200th trip so had the benefit of a surprise party to celebrate.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ladies - take a mixture of t-shirts/blouses and vests especially for the first week when you are visiting temples. If you need to charge anything while you are away invest in a cheap Indian/Sri Lankan adaptor which I got from Amazon. I found the information available beforehand confusing and when we got there some hotel rooms had 3 different types of socket in the same room. A cheap adaptor is worth its weight in gold.
Reviewed February 2014
DISCOVER SRI LANKA
Looking back at all the photos taken it is amazing how much we saw and how good the variety was.
Most Inspirational Moment
No one particular moment but enjoyed the cycling, even if half of it was in monsoon rain and the walks. The sightseeing was also enjoyable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roshan was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, didn't talk too much and was always able to answer any questions asked.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring lots of t-shirts because the pace is quite hectic at times and there isn't often time for laundry.
Reviewed February 2014
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: VENABU
This is a great location to get away from the daily frustrations of work, commuting etc. The location is absolutely stunning when the sun is out. This holiday is suitable for cross country skiiers of all levels from beginners to more advanced.
Most Inspirational Moment
We had a week when it snowed a lot so the most inspirational moment was the day we had sun and could finally get an idea of the beautiful mountain location all around. We were lucky enough to spot with Robert, the local ski guide, a herd of reindeer moving up the mountain, they were far away but still exciting!
Thoughts on Group Leader
There was no group leader on this trip, however, the hotel has two great ski guides who take out the hotel guests on cross country ski tours. Wenche and Robert are very nice and open to any questions someone may have, it was a pleasure spending time skiing with them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for some fun days in the snow regardless of weather, even if it snows during the week the surroundings are magical.
Reviewed February 2014
WALKING IN MADEIRA
Very good trip. Beautiful island, stunning and spectacular views all the varied from walks. Guide (Andre) was brilliant.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk across the highest point on Madeira looking out over the clouds (plus new year fireworks across Funchal harbour).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Andre was very passionate and knowledegable about Maderia where he was born and lived for most of his life. He was very concious about our safety, wellbeing and enjoyment all the time, but brought humour into things on a regular basis.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is the lowest difficulty grade walking holiday i have done. The others have been atleast moderate/challenging. Most walks are fairly flat (walking along the levadas) with only a few short steep sections. The days are also 1/2 day walks. This is fine if that is what you are expecting and is enough for you but if you have been on harder walking holidays before you may find the walking too easy.
Reviewed February 2014
ATLAS PANORAMA
I was impressed by Exodus the moment I started the booking process. Someone rang me to tell me about the holiday, and travel arrangements were made to suit me at the end of the trip. The guides were great, particularly Hassan, our mountain guide and group leader.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the multi-coloured mountains of the High Atlas was breathtaking, especially when we came across herds of sheep and goats making their way to pasture.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I thought Hassan was a great group leader, calm, experienced, authoritative, sociable and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You really do need all those cold weather clothes if you are travelling in the winter. Although Marrakesh is warm during the day, when the sun goes down it gets quite chilly - a fleece is really handy both for the mountains and the town. The gite is really chilly in the evenings until the fire is turned on.
Reviewed February 2014
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Very special trip – Kicheche Bush Camp is wonderful and the guides are superb.
Most Inspirational Moment
The morning we left to continue on to Tanzania, I knew we would be coming back - to THAT camp and THOSE guides because they are the best and it's a joy to spend time with them in a very special part of Africa with magnificent wildlife and endless adventures.
Thoughts on Group Leader
If you have the hide of a rhinocerous, a sense of humour and can give as good as you get, then Paul should be first choice if you want to maximise your chances of having the trip of a lifetime with regard to photographic opportunities.