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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

A truly amazing experience. I enjoyed the trekking so much that I would have liked to have done more. It was challenging at times, but I gained a real sense of achievement every day. The group was fantastic and we all got on well. The scenery was fabulous, with stunning views.

Most Inspirational Moment

I will never forget stepping onto the Great Wall for the very first time. Every day had a different challenge; the second day had a challenging 38-step amazingly steep, almost vertical climb - getting to the top of the climb was an unforgettable experience. It was surprising, when looking back at the end of a walk, to see how much ground we had covered, and seeing the Wall snaking away into the distance.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kevin, our leader, was absolutely brilliant. He was always attentive and made sure we were all OK. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was very knowledgeable, polite, gave loads of advice, was great fun and had a really good sense of humour. A genuinely lovely person and a great leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As stated in other reviews, take toilet paper and wipes, as public toilets and a couple of the homestays did not have any. Take a towel, as these are not provided at the homestays. A walking pole is a real benefit - I had never used one before this trip and I was glad I had it. It helped with both the ascents and descents and stopped me having a nasty fall a couple of times. If you decide to do the extension to Xian, make sure you don't go when there is a Chinese National Holiday - the crowds are overwhelming! Practice using chopsticks before you go - it will make eating a lot easier (or take a fork!). You need to have a reasonable level of fitness to do this walk.

Reviewed October 2012

DISCOVER SRI LANKA Sept/Oct 2012

Our first travels with Exodus and our first visit to Sri Lanka. Overall we were impressed with Exodus and our guide Suresh, and we absolutely fell in love with Sri Lanka! A great mix of history, archaeology, religion, nature, culture and sport all in one tour. We found it all fantastic! If you’re interested in Sri Lanka for more than a week’s time, this trip gives you everything you want (except a visit to Anuradhapura) and also provides enough free time that you don’t feel rushed. Ages of tour participants were 30s-50s and we all had a great time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to pick an inspirational moment of the trip as I wouldn't say anything was particularly "inspiring" in those words except we had a great group moment on top of Sigiriya with one member afraid of heights. So glad she made it! It was nice to stop at Exodus Tsunami House #7 for lunch, but would have liked more interaction with the home owner and her family. The lunch, however, was one of the absolute best meals we had in the country! Very fresh and delicious and her papadams were heavenly!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh is a great tour leader. He went beyond the call of duty several times to ensure comfort and well-being to the tour members from arranging a quick neck massage before departure to tracking down some aloe vera cream (and plant leaves!) at 8pm for a sunburn. He works very hard to make sure the tour members are having a great time with no troubles and provides excellent information. He is very open to answering questions about Sri Lanka (and Sri Lankans) and is inquisitive about our home countries and customs as well. He's always trying to learn new English words and phrases he can use with future groups. He always made sure my husband and I had either a "King's bed" or two twins pushed together. This really meant a lot to us. The only point I would like to see more of is a better idea of the day's itinerary when we meet for breakfast. With the trip notes I knew where we were going, but wasn't sure of the timing. Would we get to the hotel in the early afternoon? Have the activity before or after lunch? How long (approximate time and distance) would we travel that day? I know I am more interested in time than many other people, but I like to have a good idea of the process. A simple "Today we drive for approximately 30 minutes to this temple, then we drive 1 hour to the hotel. Check in and have time for lunch and a swim before we meet again at 3pm for the afternoon activity" would be nice. I loved the day's "topics" and personal details Suresh provided regarding many points. He is a wonderful guide with great enthusiasm for welcoming and sharing his country with visitors. His laugh makes everyone laugh with him because he's so happy! He is also very generous and giving of not just his time. "Dinner?" (Wobble-Wobble) Ha ha!

Advice for Potential Travellers

For women bring a combination of shorts and capri pants. Trousers were only needed really at Nuwara Eliya and when hiking out to World's End at Horton Plains (we didn't have Adam's Peak on this tour). No shorts or tank tops at temples, but the rest of the time shorts and capris (or loose skirt) are fine. For swimming in the river at Kithugala: local women don't wear swimming costumes. They swim in shorts and t-shirts. If you won't want the stares from local men, dress modestly. The local guys think it's OK and flattering to say, "Hey Hottie!" and whistle. On the rafting trip you'll have the chance to jump out of the raft and swim in the river. Dress accordingly. At the Hill Club Dining Room: No clothes to lend for women-we just need to be dressed "suitably enough" to accompany the men. For the men-they have jackets, ties and oxford shoes to lend, but no shirts or trousers. Make sure you have the appropriate collared shirt and trousers. No sandals or trainers. National dress OK. If you're not dressed suitably, you will have to dine in the casual dining room.

Reviewed October 2012

EVEREST BASE CAMP

A fantastic trip with fantastic guides and great comrades all the way to base camp.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the Hilary school was a real eye opener for me! The first glimpse of the mighty Everest was awesome .

Thoughts on Group Leader

A very knowledgable guide,very friendly and helpful and a great inspiration on the lows(when had altitude sickness)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yep,book it do it enjoy it and have fun.

Reviewed October 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

This is an amazing trip. It is one of the best things I have ever done, no………….. IT’S THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE!

Most Inspirational Moment

Obviously the tremendous sense of achievement on reaching the summit is a personal highlight, however the thing that made the whole trip for me was the other people in our group. We all got on really well together and quickly bonded into a tightly knit group. The cameraderie was fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Meke was a great team leader. Everything was really well organised and it all rang like clockwork. Both he and the rest of the team worked really hard to make sure our trip was as good as it could be.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take ear plugs. It can be difficult to get to sleep.Listen to the guides, they know what they're talking about!

Reviewed October 2012

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

A beautiful and fairly easy walk through some surprisingly diverse scenery, this trip is an excellent introduction to the Atlas mountains. I found the pace set to be generally perfect and there was always something interesting to look at.

Most Inspirational Moment

I'm sure everyone is going to answer the same way here but getting to the top of Toubkal is extremely satisfying and you are rewarded with panormic and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. You go up and down (to and from basecamp at 3200m) in an afternoon, not unlike Snowdon. Additionally the final days descent is really very beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Friendly, funny and very approachable. Happy to share information on the local areas and people. He was also always able to answer any questions we had along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Going in October meant there was some snow, but certainly not enough to warrant crampons. Bring a scarf or something to cover your face on the final ascent. It's extremely windy and this isn't really mentioned at all until the last moment. A proper (not inflatable) travel pillow can be a real lifesaver. Finally when you get to Basecamp consider sleeping in the refuge instead. You may be fed up of the wind at night by this point and it's an excellent way to restore energy for the final climb. At under a tenner it's a bargain and they also have hot showers available (for an extra cost of around £1.50).

Reviewed October 2012

UZBEKISTAN UNCOVERED

Uzbekistan was a total visual feast. Each city we visited was just as amazing as the one before. And the people were really friendly. It was a relatively easy place to be. I would recommend it for a holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the sun going down over Khiva. The buttery light with the warm stone and the turquoises and cobalts was stunning. Also, the hamman in Bokhara was great. A sixteenth century interior and a covering of ginger and honey after the massage - a total sensory overload!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nazim really knew his history and he had a sense of humour. If you have other interests, ask for his input. He didn't help much on traditional textiles, but he pointed me at a few shops.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You can expect a bad tum at some point, but I don't think anyone was severely incapacitated. In the desert in Sept it didn't get as cold as we had been told, about 10 degrees C, so no need for a panic to take thermal underwear, and I feel the cold.You need small denomination dollars as well as the big guys. Apart from for food, dollars were pretty much universal, I was surprised. People also quoted prices in Euros very often. When you get your currency, it will be like a brick. At least it felt like a pretty safe country to be carrying cash around, I thought.

Reviewed October 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

Perfect delivery of a fantastic trip. Exodus’ brochure was accurate and the service provided by themselves and the African Walking Company in Tanzania was superb.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sense of personal achievement of reaching the roof of Africa and the awe that Uhuru Peak at the top of Kilimanjaro inspires cannot be underestimated but I was also struck by the welcome given to us by the dignified people of Tanzania.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Meke was fun, knowedgeable and inspirational. He was in charge of a good gang who looked after us very well. He made all of us confident that we would reach the top and have fun doing so.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You will not go hungry or thirsty! Chef manages to prepare three 3 course meals a day and our team were never able to finish the food. You will get dirty! Dust and ash get everywhere and washing facilities are limited to a small bowl of water. Do take extra walking socks because the volcanic dust and ash turn sweaty socks into sandpaper. Do take all the kit list as advised. We experienced an amazing range of temperatures from hot to very cold.Cold kills rechargeable batteries. See if yours work after freezing them at home.

Reviewed October 2012

ANDES TO AMAZON

A WELL THOUGHT OUT ITINERARY TAKING IN MANY OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ECUADOR, INCUDING SOME OF THE MOST DRAMATIC SCENERY I HAVE EVER SEEN IN SUCH A SMALL COUNTRY. WEL.L LED BY OUR GUIDE

Most Inspirational Moment

THE HIGH ALTITUDE WALKS IN THE 3500 TO 4000M RANGEHACIENDA ACCOMMODATION OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD

Thoughts on Group Leader

PABLO WAS EXCELLENT. SOCIABLE, WELL INFORMED, ENTHUSIASTIC, PATIENT AND WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR.

Advice for Potential Travellers

TAKE LAYERS OF CLOTHING FOR VARIATIONS IN CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS, CAMERA AND BINOCULARS.

Reviewed October 2012

ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

Its an honnor and privilage to trek through one of the most beautifull parts of the world .allmost untouched, by what has become the rat race which we call home today ,the slow pace the fresh air the fresh food the friendly people ,god Iam ready to book another trip . WELL DONE EXODUS.

Most Inspirational Moment

Undoubtedly 4.30am annapurna sanctuary ,a moonlight night, the surounding peaks a pearly whitebacked by thousand of stars with a silence you could almost here ,I felt like the only person onthe planet .in a phrase (MAJESTICAL SERENITY.)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Indra Sunuwar Top Man always on hand to help or inform .a real guides guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, dont um and ar book.

Reviewed October 2012

BHUTAN: LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON

a fantastic trip to one of the most remote countries in the world

Most Inspirational Moment

trekking in complete solitude. Unlike other countries & treks, we barely came across any other travellers. The trek is completely unspoilt and the scenery is stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Passanz & Dorji, our group leaders, were fantastic. Very knowledgable, great communicators and they kept us all motivated during the trek

Advice for Potential Travellers

Evenings/nights during the trek can be very cold and damp - make sure you bring a down jacket and a very good sleeping bag.

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