Thoughts on Group Leader
Eli was an excellent guide… enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging… was able to come up with lots of additional off piste activities that gave additional insights into local life.
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Discover Guatemala
Really enjoyed the hike up Pacaya volcano… but would probably say Tikal was the biggest highlight… a fabulous site.
Ancient Egypt Highlights
A very memorable experience travelling from the amazing museums in Cairo, and then down to the tombs and temples of first Aswan then Luxor. We followed the stories of various characters, learning how to recognise Pharaohs and gods from their pictures and symbols. It was dusty and polluted in Cairo (and the traffic was indescribable!). Aswan was fresher and more laid back, and Luxor between the two (I was glad of my hat and drank lots of water – the sun in Valley Of The Kings was unforgiving!). The hotels were great, with beautiful pools. I was really pleased that I had chosen rooms with a Nile view where available. The food was good but for a non meat eater sometimes a little unimaginative. The Nubian restaurant in Aswan (included) and Abydos Nile View (not included) were highlights. I was also pleased that I chose to stay an extra two nights in Luxor- the pool really does float on the Nile!
Most Inspirational Moment
So difficult to choose! Obviously the pyramids are iconic, and why I chose this trip, but there is so much more! But if pushed - the mummies in the Museum of Civilisation and Abu Simbal. I have also returned home with a new inspirational hero in my life - Queen Hatshepsut!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mohamed made the whole experience. His knowledge and storytelling brought the characters to life, and this developed as we visited all the sites throughout the trip. But his kindness, patience and thoughtfulness brought such pleasure to our whole group (7 of us). Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. He was our friend, teacher and mother! He even brought us baklava baked by his Mum in Aswan. He knew everyone where we visited, he gave market sellers the evil eye if he thought we were being given a bad deal and he had an endless supply of £20 notes for toilet trips!! All the drivers were brilliant- how they cope with Cairo traffic and the endless potholes I do not know! The two local Exodus reps in Cairo and Luxor were excellent in guiding us through the airport process (security is long, inconsistent and thorough).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go! Use your hat and sunscreen. Drink your water. Be prepared for journeys that are much longer than expected, and much more uncomfortable. Use the hotel pools and enjoy the Nile views. The pace is fine but you see an awful lot in a relatively short time which can have an overwhelming impact on all your senses. Take time to reflect, it will be over in the blink of an eye.
Discover Istanbul
Trip itinerary really covered all the highlights. Melissa, our guide, was EXCELLENT! She was very informative, enthusiastic, and patient.
Most Inspirational Moment
Basilica cistern. Visiting different mosques really helped me to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire and more fully appreciate the Muslim religion. We were a really tight group, and everyone helped each other.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Best trip leader I ever had! She even went out of her way to help me celebrate my birthday with the group. She also tried to teach us some Turkish and shared her recipes with us. I truly hope you will use her again and again for all your Istanbul/Turkey trips.
From Lions to Landscapes: A Truly Magical Kruger Trip
Our trip to the Kruger National Park was nothing short of unforgettable. The itinerary was incredibly well planned, giving us the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. We had more than enough time to explore the park’s beauty, and still enjoy peaceful downtime by the pool, soaking in the atmosphere and the breathtaking surroundings.
The scenery was truly awe‑inspiring—from holding our breath as we watched lions in their natural habitat, to being completely mesmerized during the panoramic route. Every moment felt magical.
A huge part of what made this experience exceptional was our guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable, but also a true people’s person—engaging, warm, and passionate about the wildlife and the park. His insights and enthusiasm added so much to the journey.
This trip was an incredible blend of excitement, beauty, and serenity. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and meaningful experience in nature.
Most Inspirational Moment
God's Window
Thoughts on Group Leader
fantastic
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a phenomenal trip for nature lovers and photographers. Remember your insect repellent!
Incredible African Safari
The Kruger National Park, known for being one of the best places on the planet to have the chance to view the Big Five. It is a must visit for first timers to South Africa. The itinerary is beautifully balanced with safari and a chance to view natural wonders along the Panoramic Route. I would highly recommend this trip if you are a wildlife enthusiast!
Most Inspirational Moment
The amount of wildlife viewings in a single drive was incredible. The food was outstanding
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was knowledgeable about wildlife, nature conservation and the natural wonders and very pleasant. I felt he handled the group well and could answer all of our questions
Advice for Potential Travellers
Invest in a good pair of binoculars, sunscreen even when it is cloudy and apply anti insect spray. This is the trip for you if you are a photographer!
Discover Istanbul
Lovely short break to an interesting City with centuries of history. Excellent organisation prior to the trip and very good short break. The guide was exceptional.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visits to the mosques and underground water storage bulidings. Learning about the Roman and Ottoman empires.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Melissa was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Turkey and the history over centuries She was well organised and arranged everything on public transport and the boat trip as well as entrance to buildings. Her English was excellent.
Essential Colombia
Interesting itinerary, engaging tour leader, provision of help and support when required, ease of booking as well as an ability to contact and discuss.
Most Inspirational Moment
Exploring Comuna 13 and seeing Bottero's bronzes in Medellin, Visiting an indigenous tribe's village and engaging with them. Tasting local fruits in La Minorista market, touring round the old city at Cartagena.
Thoughts on Group Leader
A very enjoyable tour ... engaging and personable tour leader ... reasonable local guides. A very capable and personable tour guide. He engaged with all members of the group and arranged many "extras" which were most unexpected. He was, I believe, liked by all members of the group.
Essential Colombia
Our trip was well organised and had a variety of activities.
Most Inspirational Moment
Indigenous village, food and sightseeing tour of Medellin
Thoughts on Group Leader
Enthusiastic and happy to help
Excellent!
From steamy Tortoguero, with the howler monkeys waking us up at 5.00am (no need for an alarm!) to cool, mountainous Savegre thronging with hummingbirds, this was a tour of contrasting habitats each with their own variety of wildlife, plants and flowers. In addition to the wildlife elements of the tour, visits to the Aquiares coffee factory and CAITE research centre were incredibly interesting. The optional visit to the Bri Bri community was well worth it; we learned all about how chocolate is made from scratch and had great fun trying each part of the process.
While there were some longer travel days, they were well paced, never felt too onerous and we often saw interesting things en route. The boat trips were fantastic- just getting to Tortoguero and to Drake Bay were experiences in themselves, with opportunity to see lot of wildlife on the way. The snorkelling trip was amazing- we were able to swim above sea turtles, rays and amongst lots of colourful fish. Even if you don’t snorkel, the boat trip was worth doing- we saw a pod of humpback whales quite close to the boat, and a variety of birds.
The accommodation was comfortable and in all the hotel grounds we were able to spot a variety of wildlife- great for photographers who enjoy having a camera/phone in one hand and a ‘sundowner’ in the other!
Most Inspirational Moment
A memory I will cherish occurred in Corcovado national park. I was cricking my neck to photograph some noisy spider monkeys swinging around high in the trees above us, when I heard our guide whisper 'don't move'. I looked down and saw a coati by my feet, as oblivious to me as I was to her. She was part of a small group and we avidly watched them foraging around us for quite a while- it was a wonderful experience!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adriana was excellent and I can't praise her highly enough. She was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, patient with all our questions, and also had a great sense of humour! Her experience showed; she was always organised and on time and I know she must have worked very hard in the background to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. She was relaxed and her pace was good which allowed plenty of time for spotting wildlife. Adriana worked very well with our driver Andres who was also very kind and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It's worth going a day or so earlier if you can to give yourself time to acclimatise. There are some good museums in San Jose, or you can chill out at one of the hotels- we stayed at the Bougainvillea which has extensive botanical gardens with a variety of wildlife.
Awesome crowd, awesome support staff
Group of 12, supported by 45 porters and guides.
Awesome week, clear skies everyday, fantastic porters, well organised, not one fault.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Sunrise summit
Advice for Potential Travellers
Baby wipes & hand gel.