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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

A great mix of cycling, culture, tourist sights, countryside and a post-cycle chill out in Ha Long Bay. My first cycling trip, but it won’t be my last. I did find the heat and humidity a bit too much, but the support crew looked after us all really well. Fantastic trip and a great introduction to a cycling holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

We experienced such a variety of scenery I can't choose one particular bit. Starting out with the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City, the cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the 30km descent through the national park. I felt a massive sense of achievement in cycling up the Hai Van Pass. Experiencing the 1st Class carriage on the overnight train to Hanoi is not to be missed, and the beauty of Ha Long Bay and kayaking amongst the limestone islands was the perfect end to the trip. But I can't not mention the rest of the group - they were all fantastic, and without them it wouldn't have been half the trip that it turned into.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was fantastic. He helped me out a lot when I was struggling in the heat/humidity. He was constantly laughing and smiling with us all and making sure that we were all OK. He made sure that we didn't leave anything behind as we packed up each morning, and that we were all well fed and watered at the rest stops. He gave us advice about the terrain we were due to cycle on and stopped us at the side of the road to explain the sights. He was very knowledgeable about the history of his country, and shared this information whenever he could. He recommended some truly fantastic places to eat in the evenings. I didn't really have to think about anything other than the cycling - Lam sorted everything else out, and went far beyond what I expected from a leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The heat and humidity makes it more difficult than cycling in Scotland - and the rain is 10 times worse.Travel light, because you have to carry your own bag when getting to/from the overnight train. There's a couple of places to get laundry done, so you don't need too many clothes. When cycling you hardly need to carry anything - camera, sunscreen and water and that's about it. Bring a head-torch for the Cu Chi Tunnels - it's very dark down there. Most importantly - bring your sense of adventure and be prepared to just "go with the flow".

Reviewed November 2012

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Overall, the trip was spectacular. Jordan is an amazing country and this tour helps you experience the best of it. There were a few minor disappointments but they were far outweighed by the warm, friendly people and spectacular scenery. I feel Moderate is an appropriate rating for the cycling portion of this tour. They limit your exposure to difficult terrain on the bikes but the heat adds an extra challenge.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra exceeded already high expectations. I had a vision in my mind of winding my way through the siq and arriving at the Treasury. It was everything I thought it would be. The unexpected bonus came when we climbed the "800 steps" to the Monastery. I was blown away by the Monastery and the vistas from the view points.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was one of the very best tour guides I've ever had. He was extremely knowledgable of all of the sites we visited and very enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge with us. I would like to add that we also had a driver, two cycling guides and a mechanic with us. They all did a great job.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were travelling in October and still experienced temperatures up to 45C. If you have difficulty with heat, travel in the winter.Many are put off traveling in Jordan due to security concerns. It is in a tough neighbourhood but Jordanians have managed to avoid most of the problems that plague their neighbours. The people were extremely friendly and we felt safe at all times.

Reviewed November 2012

BHUTAN: LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON

A great experience, wonderfull scenery and excellent tour guides (Pasang and Dorgi).

Most Inspirational Moment

No particular moment but throughout we experienced friendly and relaxed people who gave expression to the Bhutan culture of "Gross National Happiness".

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader (Pasang) was excellent, friendly, helpfull and always happy. The assistant ( Dorgi) was also very good, he took the leader in explaining the Bhutan culture.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ensure you have a 3/4 season sleeping bag and warm cloths for the evenings.

Reviewed November 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

(without a doubt) The most enjoyable cycling trip I have been on.

Most Inspirational Moment

The bluest sea I have ever seen.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was fabulous. She was knowledgeable and humourous. Also she kept it real, told us the length of the hills, the gradient, gave clear and concise directions. As a group we were really well looked after. Excellent choice of restaurants and routes and stopping points. Also she took us to the best IceCream in Europe.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a must do trip. Big Hills but lots of time to do them. Big Downhills too!!

Reviewed November 2012

SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI

A good mix of wildlife and walking.

Most Inspirational Moment

A choice between walking within 5 metres of a cheetah in the bush one evening and watching the rainclouds break and disappear in a few minutes to allow us to walk in the Drakensburg without a soaking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Admire was full of energy, information, humour and a pretty good cook too. He and back up man Petros did a fine job leading us around South Africa.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to spend very long periods in the minibus-take an iPod or something similar to pass the time. The time spent driving was really the only downside to the trip-the game viewing was excellent (though I STILL haven't seen a leopard in the wild!!!) interspersed with some great and varied walking. The holiday met our expectations. Going in October, we did not expect quite so much rain-55mm overnight whilst camping in the Kruger,-but somehow we managed to dodge most of it, only getting wet a couple of times.

Reviewed November 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

Excellent holiday on the whole with Jerry in particular being a real plus. The only let down was the guiding piece at Xian.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking on the wall and entering the Forbidden City.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jerry was excellent. The Xian guide was disappointing.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely book the Xian extension to see the Terracotta Warriors.

Reviewed November 2012

CLASSIC VIETNAM & ANGKOR

Both countries amazing, with wonderful people and cultures. The sense of humour, culture and history are well worth the trip and definitely warrant another trip at some stage.

Most Inspirational Moment

Choosing one would not be easy, hence the following represent the best of both countries in terms of scenery, history, culture and the people of the countries.Ha Long BayHoi An Cu Chi TunnelsAngkor Wat + other temples

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader (Bon) has been the best leader I have had on a trip. He was knowledgeble, funny, always had lots of stories, and was always prepared to do what we wanted to do as a group.Bon is also very helpful with all things local and promoted the idea of us spreading our custom around a number of shops as oppose to all of us going to just one shop when buying things. He also made sure we as a group made the decisions on where to go or what to do, but also helped out if you wanted to do something different as a individual.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The only advice is be prepared for the humidity and heat in South East Asia, if you have a good guide then not much can go wrong. Also when crossing the roads, which look daunting, just keep walking slowly, as stopping in the middle of the road causes more confusion.

Reviewed November 2012

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

A lovely holiday in a beautiful part of Italy.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved walking through the sweet chestnut groves where it was so peaceful before descending to the hustle and bustle of Amalfi. Pompeii and Herculaneum were both stunning and very different so it's worth seeing both. Although our walk around the Vesuvius crater was done in mist it was still a great experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was an excellent leader with a wealth of knowledge about the area. He has built up a rapport with the local people which benefitted us in many ways. He was always very calm and pleasant, I felt that we were in good hands.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Many people have mentioned the steps and on the first walk down into Amalfi from Boneramo there are certainly a lot! If you take it easy it's not too difficult and our guide built in lots of little stops for everyone to catch up.

Reviewed November 2012

HIDDEN TREASURES OF JORDAN

This was one of those must do trips, mostly to see Petra but also the Dead Sea, Aqaba and Biblical sites like Mount Nebo. History, Geography and Culture mixed together and spiced with the charm of the Middle East. Talking about spices, the food was unforgettable as well!

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment was walking into the candlelit Siq at Petra on a moonlit night. Silent masses of "worshippers" walked the length of the Siq and emerged to see The Treasury in all its glory. An unforgettable moment!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ali Abed was firstly a gentleman and obviously a well-read guy. Apart from looking after our needs he gave us a good insight into Jordan, his country. He spoke very good English and kept us amused at all times especially on the four hour drive on the last day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Being an Islamic country some of the hotels we stayed in were "dry" but there were nearby liquor shops if you were desperate for drink!Do beware that the trek to High Places in Petra is not everybody's cup of tea especially if you have no head for heights or have got weak knees. Do read the guide books carefully.

Reviewed November 2012