Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through rural India, visiting local village, cycling through chaotic city traffic and coping with it, with the help of Sanjay and Promod.  The friendliness of all the children and families waving us on even in the remotest of places, there would always be a 'ta ta' springing up from the unlikliest of spots.  Last but not least, being able to see India close up on a bicyle, you really get a feel for the country, rather than viewing it from the TV or other media.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sanjay and Promod and the rest of the team were outstanding.  Very helpful, always on hand to help and take any questions you may have.  

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was anxious about what I had read regarding cattle in road, barking dogs, the naughty sticks and stones, upset stomachs, but it paled into significance with regard to the whole holiday.  The cattle just roam, they cause no problems, whilst the other incidents were manageabe and very rarely occurred.     

Most Inspirational Moment

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Thoughts on Group Leader

excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

go for it

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching a large male tiger for more than half an hour, walking along a track, scent marking and not perturbed by us at all. You just can,t beat that.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Harish Kumar is certainly among the best tour leaders that I have ever travelled with. His local knowledge was invaluable and his organisational skills superb. Couple that with his wildlife experience what more could you ask for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it. There is so much to see and enjoy.

Most Inspirational Moment

Conquring the uphills! Not many of them but they definatley make the downs more worthwhile! 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Couldn't of been better. We had Liz who is the most patient person i've met. Incredible knowledge of the tour and each individual trail. A great leader. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lip Balm and anti chaffing cream! Thank me later! 

Most Inspirational Moment

The week itself was challenging but more mentally than physically, until summit night which seems never ending... But once you get to the top, you feel elated.The guides and the porters are with you every step of the way and they themselves were the most inspirational part of the holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The local company Exodus use in Tanzania, African Walking Company are faultless. The group leader was knowledgable, inspirational, thoughtful and if it wasnt for him and his team, many of us wouldn't have made it to the summit.The food they prepare for you on route is unbelievable. 3 course meals, 3 times a day, which gives you everything you need to keep you going. We even had fish and chips one night :) I can not thank them enough for the hard work they put in during the week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take wet wipes :) Water for washing is sparse, so take plenty of wet wipes and hand gel.Also, the first couple of days can be quite hot, so make sure you pack shorts and a sun hat!

Most Inspirational Moment

Salsa!!   Learning something of the history and politics of Cuba.   Seeing and hearing first hand the good, the bad and the ugly.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.  He was ably supported by an excellent driver who was willing to join in and help in anything we attempted.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect hot water in all hotels !!!!   Listen to the guide and follow his instructions re anything.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ooh, tough question.   I loved every moment of it - even the cold, wet cloud forest of Monteverde!!! - the zip lining was fantastic fun!!  Tortuguero - even though we were not there for turtle season, and Esquinas Rainforest Lodge is a special place - make sure you go on the guided nightwalk  .  Relaxing with cocktails in the hot thermal springs near Arenal,  stunning sunset in Manuel Antoinio..... the list is endless.     Seeing and photographing the Resplendant Quetzal and his partner together in San Gerado de Dota  was a special moment.  Being with a fantastic tour group made the trip even better.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Allan Vargas. He was great. Very personable, funny, full of information, very enthustiastic and keen to share his knowledge and the country he loves.  Our driver, Geraldo, although had limited English, was excellent. Felt very safe with him a the wheel, and he had a great sense of humour.  

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you bring as good a camera as you can afford, along with the biggest lens - I had 300mm and I would say that is the minimum.  That said don't worry if you only have a compact camera, you'll still get amazing photos (and you can take it ziplining...)  and you can also photograh anything seen through the guide's telescope (so you may get better photos than those of us with slrs!!)    Binoculars are very very helpful too.Just enjoy the views,  dont' get hung up on getting photos of everything or you may end up missing it in the first place!! 

Most Inspirational Moment

Emerging from the tunnel into glorious sunshine for the descent towards Cortina!The thrill of the descent of the old military road .Finally succeeding in negotiating a tricky steep double hairpin spot after several failures !

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gareth was most helpful and considerate ; although we were experienced we were still able to benefit from his tips . He made every effort to ensure we got as much enjoyment in this holiday . Additionally ,he was good company socially . 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Choose Dobbiaco for a great experience of crosscountry skiing with a wide variety of day routes amongst wonderful scenery. You will stay at a most comfortable friendly family-run hotel returning each day to a large dinner !

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many!  Probably the most stunning moment was the suspension bridge walk through the top of the tree canopy in Monteverde Cloud Forest, which also, as a bonus, began and ended in a hummingbird garden.  To look down on primary forest from above rather than peering up from below, to see the vastness of the plants and trees and to realise a lot of the time you couldn't actually see the ground, was an almost spiritual experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Antonio, was fabulous!  He was the font of all knowledge and appeared to know the answer to every question asked of him, delivering vast quantities of information with a wonderful combination of patience and humour.  His enthusiasm and pride for his country took him way beyond the call of duty - he took us on extra walks in pretty well every location we visited, just to show us more of the natural wealth of Costa Rica.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Packing light is easy - laundry services in all the locations are excellent!

Most Inspirational Moment

The views of southern Morocco were breathtaking

Thoughts on Group Leader

excellent. The leader was well informed, knew the route, told us exactly what to expect at each stage and even took some extra time to share some bike maintenance tips for my own bike