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A totally inspiring trip. The route and itinerary have been well researched and provide a cycling, sightseeing, boating, driving etc holiday while experiencing the real Vietnam
So many! Gliding down through the vast national park from Delat. Cycling up the Hi Van pass and finally reaching the top
Lam was the best leader we could have had. Ever patient, encouraging,informative and with a pride in his Homeland. Also with a great sense of humour.
Go for it. Do try and get a little fitter before you go as it will make it easier in the heat.
Brilliant trip, amazing opportunities for seeing wildlife, and a great way to get under the skin of East Africa. Be prepared for some long (but not uncomfortable) journeys, but they are really worthwhile as you see so much of Africa while travelling through the countryside. An experience that will be with me for a very long time.
Two real highlights and one slight disappointment. We did a safari on foot in Lake Nakuru National Park, which I will never forget. We got amazingly close to lots of diverse wildlife, and there really is nothing quite like creeping amongst the trees and suddenly coming face-to-knee with a giraffe! Very knowledgable guides kept us safe, and knew where every single buffalo was before we had even noticed one of them. The second highlight was definitely the Ngorongoro crater. I won't spoil it for you... You just have to experience it for yourself - Comletely mind-blowing! The disappointment was not being able to do the balloon safari in the Serengeti. There's only one company operating balloons, and they only take 32 people per day. So, your chances of doing it are very slim, which isn't clear from the trip notes. Another really great thing about this trip is the sheer amount of "typical Africa" you see. If you've been put off by the amount of driving described inthe trip notes, then I would encouage you not to worry. There is one 10-hour-ish journey, but there's so much to see and you get an excellent view being so high up in the truck.
Moses was very knowledgable, spoke almost perfect English, and was very friendly and helpful. He went out of his way to ensure everything ran smoothly and was always willing to answer questions. You can't ask for more really.
Don't bother taking a mosquito net. You'll want to be in a tent for privacy in the campsites, and for safety (from wildlife) when in the Parks. The tents are completely mosquito proof. However, Deet is your best friend, and if you don't stink of it, particularly during the evenings, expect to be bitten! Take US$ as $50 bills as the exchange rate is better in Tanzania. (Sterling exchange rate is poor, and forget travellers cheques.) You must have a single $50 bill to buy your visa to get into Tanzania; smaller notes are not accepted. Everyone will tell you to get a spare camera battery, and don't ignore them! Power is intermittent and the supply on the truck has limited capacity. There is a strict 15kg weight limit on the flight to Zanzibar, which isn't in the trip notes. We had to pay for excess baggage, but it was only a few dollars. If you're not that keen on camping, don't worry! Most nights you can upgrade to a simple room with a proper bed for around £10. A good headtorch is essential, as you may want to scan around for eye-shine before emerging from your tent at night!
A good taste of the culture, music and history of Cuba. A fairly relaxing trip, with 3 beach stops, short walks, dancing and plenty of Mojito opportunities
Where to start....?! The whole trip was amazing, but if I had to pick my top 3..- Being picked up in an Old Classic car and driven down back roads with no street lights near Trinidad, through a local village and pulling up outside what looks like someone's house. Then walking round the back to be faced with the most wonderful restaurant. The food was lovely and the owners were so happy to serve us.. the best meal of the trip!- Smoking my first ever Cuban cigar (badly!) on a farm in the countryside.- All 18 of our fantastic group Salsa dancing at the Buena Vista Social club on the last night. That's when I knew I would miss the country, the music and everyone I had met in the group
Mirta was amazing, funny and crazy! She became a mother figure to us, organising extra trips and even got us into the Buena Vista Social club when it was sold out! It was my birthday during the trip, and she organised 2 cakes and a card for me. She was socialable with the whole group and we all got a dance with her on the last night. Ernesto, our driver, was always on hand to help us off the coach.. a real gentleman!
Change more money than you think you will need in Havana on your first day, as it will be almost impossible to change anymore until the last 2 days of the trip. Try and save a handful of small change for tipping (toilets / music etc)
This was my first trip with Exodus. I am from Holland and normally travel with Dutch organisations but I am very satisfied. The garfagnana is very beautiful in autumn and Braccicorti is a great place to be. I really enjoyed it very much, also thanks to the wonderful group members and the exellent guiding form Sara.
The whole week was great. The surroundings were very beautiful. Lots of mushrooms, all the autumn colours and great walks. And also in the compagny of Elvis, the dog.
Sara Bull is a very talented and experienced group leader. Although she does this trip week after week she keeps enthousiastic and focused.She did a lot more than I am used to from other tourleaders. I never had such a good and involved guide
just go!
A really good combination – a trek with marvellous scenery, including views of Kanchenjunga and Everest, coupled with the chance to tour round some very interesting parts of North East India, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kolkata.
The sunrises over Everest and Kanchenjunga - spectacular and well worth getting up at 5h30 for.A fabulous sunset at Kalapokhari.Watching the steam locos prepare to pull the Toy Train from Darjeeling to Ghoom. From seeing the coal unloaded by hand through to making the journey itself.The chance to see Sikkim and its capital, Gangtok, the most unIndian place we've been to in India.
Dilip was an outstanding leader, he was sensitive to the mood and desires of the group; he was a constant source of information and was very clear in setting out what each day held for us.On the trek, he had assembled an excellent support team from cook through local guide to porters and his deputy. How the cook, Mani Lal, turned out such high quality food at an altitude of >12,000 feet while using only 2 Primus stoves remains a mystery. If he comes to the UK , he can cook at our daughters' weddings next year. On the touring part of the holiday, he was flexible and understood when we wanted to spend more time at a Site or monastery but always made sure we made our important connections.He added a valuable, extra element to our appreciation of India and our enjoyment of the whole holiday.
It gets very cold at night on the trek, particularly so in the period between finishing walking and eating dinner ( 5-7pm). You really need a 4 season sleeping bag and plenty of layers to keep warm. The hot water bottles were a lifesaver.Take a case as well as the Trek Bag. You will leave it in the Darjeeling Hotel and will have plenty of clean, fresh clothes to use in the second part.
An amazing trip, physically and mentally challenging, but worthwhile.
A Buff is essential equipment as a number of days are spent walking on dusty paths, without it you'll quickly develop a cough and sore throat. Be prepared to walk up and down 65 deg slopes of many hours on rough, stepped paths. Diamox is recommended by the Himalayan Rescue Association - do your research, but do consider taking it.
One of the best ever short holidays! With every type of weather imaginable to contend with our guides Paul and Christian found us some of the best photographic opportunities on this wonderful island including the northern lights on two of the four nights. What more could you ask!
Seeing the sun rise on the glacial logoonWatching the northern lights in freezing temperatures dance above our headsTaking photos of the sea breaking over ice-bergs on the beeach and getting thoroughly soaked by seawater because Paul showed us how to capture the waves at their optimum!
Paul and Christian worked hard to ensure we found the best locations to see the northern lights. We are indebted to them.Paul was a 'no nonsense' leader and a highly capable photographer - just the man to lead this trip
Take plenty of spare, warm clothing!
An amazing 5 days capturing images of Iceland and the Northern Lights that we stay with me forever. Paul, Jon and Kristian worked hard so that we got the best that could be had.
Watching Paul get wet? Walking on ice behind a waterfall (using crampons)? Seeing the Northern Lights? Admiring the colours of the icebergs? Too many to mention!
Paul and the local guide Kristian worked hard studying weather and light acivity reports to make sure that whatever the weather conditions were we were doing the best activity. Paul was tireless in ensuring that all were getting what they wanted from the trip, whether that was good pictures, walking, sighseeing or just plain fun. he managed it.
Take warm waterproof clothes and shoes, a good camera and don't forget your tripod! Also be prepared to wait for the Lights - they are not like Oxford Street and come on with a switch but they are so much better!
Excellent trip. Well worth taking if you want to see as much of Peru as possible. Driving rather than flying between the various points provide a deeper insight into the real Peru. Its well worth the extra time it takes.
The group I was travelling with was awesome as was our guide Rene Calancha. Between them the made the whole trip into an extraordinary experience. There are so many inspirational moments, from visiting a cemetaty on All Soul's day and celebrating with a local family to walking the Inca Trail. It's impossible to pick one highlight.
We had the best. Rene has a great sense of humour (an absolute necessity considering the group) and was able to competently deal with some difficult situations that came up. His knowledge of the Inca culture, history and Peru itself was astounding.
If you walk the Inca Trail, inform yourself. It is a difficult walk, especially the second day and you should be prepared both physically and mentally for the long steep climbs on uneven stone steps that you will encounter. Wear good trail shoes or boots and bring layers of clothes. The weather can vary from hot to wet and cold in a metter of hours.
Karen and I would like to say ‘a big thank you’ to you Paul, and Kristian for an amazing introduction to Iceland and its’ glorious scenery; the group friendliness; your professional expertise and organisation and the vast amount of knowledge we gained from our photographic experiences with the group….. We only came to see the Northern Lights but you gave us a far better view through the camera lens – thank you again
This was the first evening in the initial hour or so with the view of the Northern Lights over the Jokusarlon Lagoon to the glacier 2 kms away. Initially, we thought it was low lying mist but when the camera took an extended time exposure, the lights came out in glorious colour with amazing reflections on the lagoon. The second night was even better with 3 hours of viewing over a famous and beautiful waterfall. This was the night to remember with the lights in many configurations over the night sky. The camera captured it all in glorious colour. Brilliant!!
Paul Goldstein has a brilliant personality, is very enthusiatic and a professional leader. The trip was arranged purely for the photographer to capture amazing images that make Iceland a beautifal country to visit. He had several followers in the group who had previously travelled with him to Africa and Antarica. We are photographically challenged but we learnt a volume of information from Paul and the rest of the group who helped us with camera settings to move away from our usual 'auto' settings. Also should be mentioned is Kristian, who is the local Icelandic organiser. His photographic input and organisation of transport, accommodation and amazing meals was invaluable.
This trip was all about the Northern Lights and capturing professional images that Iceland presented to us. Travel light with a good to reasonable camera and accessories and you will not be dissapointed with your results. I only had a Canon G12 and a tripod and captured great images, the more 'professional' girls and guys in the group took brilliant shots.....