Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Having walked up a mountain, with sweat pouring out of me, breathing deeply, with the sun beating down on us, to get to the top of the mountain, to see the views in the distance below and the mountains in the distance across makes it all worth while. This happened everyday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was the female version of Gear Grylls, though she didn't have us drinking our urine! She is very knowledgeable about the Region, the language, and health and safety in trekking. She has trekked in jungles of Africa, South America, to name but a few. She is a trained medic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have never done any trekking, prepare well, to get the most out of this exhilarating experience. Go for walks starting 6 weeks before travel building up to 10 miles the week before, to harden up your feet and to get your feet used to wearing boots.

Suggestions

More emphasis should be made on the need for Isotonic refreshments to keep you energised with the correct minerals for all day trekking

Most Inspirational Moment

Having walked up a mountain, with sweat pouring out of me, breathing deeply, with the sun beating down on us, to get to the top of the mountain, to see the views in the distance below and the mountains in the distance across makes it all worth while. This happened everyday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was the female version of Gear Grylls, though she didn't have us drinking our urine! She is very knowledgeable about the Region, the language, and health and safety in trekking. She has trekked in jungles of Africa, South America, to name but a few. She is a trained medic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have never done any trekking, prepare well, to get the most out of this exhilarating experience. Go for walks starting 6 weeks before travel building up to 10 miles the week before, to harden up your feet and to get your feet used to wearing boots.

Suggestions

More emphasis should be made on the need for Isotonic refreshments to keep you energised with the correct minerals for all day trekking

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing mount Sumbra

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best guide ever

Most Inspirational Moment

All the wonderful, unforgettable views and climbing to the top of the highest peak in Tuscany.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant! Sara is so experienced and thoughtful and an amazing asset to Exodus. Sara ensured we all had a great holiday and were able to enjoy to the full all the area has to offer.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's a hugely enjoyable trip and there is some flexibility with the walks which is a bonus.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walks which veered into sheltered woodlands-I loved the feel and smell of the trees.

Thoughts on Group Leader

World class

Advice for Potential Travellers

For those whom have not used walking poles, this is a great opportunity to learn . Sara provide the use of poles and instructions.

Suggestions

I hope Elvis` operation went well

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved it all!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz was very enthusiastic and planned our days well, taking into account weather conditions and everyone’s needs. She was very attentive to each person on the trip and the holiday would not have been the same without her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book this trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at the rock arch on Monte Ferato. Stunning. And this was a walk that was not in the original itinerary. We went there because the weather was not good enough for Monte Sumbra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara Bull is one of the best group leaders I have come across. Extremely knowledgeable, very well organised, very aware of the needs and capabilities of her clients and good company. She took great care to ensure that everyone knew what was going on, managed all their end of tour travel (surely not within her scope to buy tickets and provide tourist information to those going on to other places) and took care to ensure that my wife (who was not walking with us) had all the information she needed. We had a minor accident on one of the walks and Sara handled the situation very competently and professionally. Excellent all round.

Suggestions

My one reservation was the selection of the restaurant for the meal we were taken to in Castelnuovo. While some of the dishes were very good and, as advertised, constituted a good main course, others under the same heading (eg gnocchi, eggs with truffle) were very small and uninteresting. I did well, but I know that several others in the group were disappointed (and hungry!). I can't help feeling that the town must have better to offer.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing the highest peak in Tuscany through the snow at the top. Wonderful views and lovely team spirit in our group. relaxed by the pool at Braccicorti on our return before another lovely home cooked supper in the farmhouse.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara Bull is fantastic. She is so thoughtful and makes wonderful home made flapjack and muffins to keep you going however steep the climb. She puts herself out to make the most of your transfer days so we had a lovely half day in Castel Nuovo before returning to Pisa airport to fly home. Her dog Elvis came on most of our walks and keeps an eye on us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it now!! It is fantastic.

Suggestions

I cannot wait to do another trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just enjoyed the whole lot.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very able and competent. Put safety first throughout. Informative and willing to share knowledge and experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are equipped for various weather conditions. Read trip notes and take notice of advice. They are excellent.

Suggestions

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the week. Good accommodation, walks, group of fellow walkers and a place I would like to re-visit.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just enjoyed the whole lot.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very able and competent. Put safety first throughout. Informative and willing to share knowledge and experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are equipped for various weather conditions. Read trip notes and take notice of advice. They are excellent.

Suggestions

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the week. Good accommodation, walks, group of fellow walkers and a place I would like to re-visit.