Most Inspirational Moment
The fact that I could manage all the walks
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellant
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Cinque Terra
Fantastic views. Great guide
South Africa Wildlife and Walking
A good mix of wildlife watching in a number of areas and walking in the Drakensberg Mountains
Most Inspirational Moment
The view of The Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Colly, and his assistants were excellent. They were patient and knowledgeable. It was great to witness young men with such a passion for their surroundings.
Advice for Potential Travellers
My only reservation is that I didn't get to the ladders on The Sentinel climb. My advice is to NOT LOOK DOWN at the exposed sections (I didn't do this). Your leaders will make sure you are safe the whole way.
Walking in Tuscany
An excellent week walking in the mountains of Tuscany. The autumn colours were beautiful. I was lucky to have a fantastic group, who all bonded and shared the same sense of humour. Even more fortunate to have such a fantastic leader. The two dogs, Elvis and Dora were an added bonus.
Most Inspirational Moment
No one moment, just Sara.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was an inspirational leader. I have never met anyone like her before. Her strength (both physical and mental) was awe-inspiring. Despite being in pain and recovering from recent concussion, she never let her personal feelings show and was always full of good humour and information to enhance our trip. She was an excellent walking guide and ensured that we all knew the route, the terrain and where to stop and wait for others if walking at a slower pace. Even on our day off, she provided maps, purchased train tickets and organised taxis and a restaurant for the evening. She provided a lot of things at her own cost, to ensure people had everything they needed
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sara introduced me to Magnesium supplements (which she kindly provided to us at her own cost each day) which help muscles recover from the strenuous activity. They definitely helped, so maybe worth taking some with you. Make sure your boots are comfortable and well worn in. The terrain is rocky and some of the descents tricky in wet conditions. Take clothing layers, we went from T shirts to full winter gear including hat and gloves. Take 2 walking poles.
Sierra de Aitana
A memorable trip based in a perfect location for both trekking & leisure time.
The walks are lengthy but well planned to made more manageable with long gradual ascents/descents.
A basic hotel but with friendly staff & excellent food fuelling you for the long days ahead!
It does have a pool for warmer days (larger than a plunge pool as described in the particulars).
Most Inspirational Moment
Summiting Puig Campana on the final day
Thoughts on Group Leader
An excellent guide very experienced & good company. His brother also joined us who enjoys sharing mountain survival skills & detailed local knowledge. He creates the best sandwiches for lunch I have ever seen! Don't expect to lose weight! I was disappointed at not summiting Aitana & did feel he was overly cautious given low cloud/mist. It felt as if he thought that if there was to be no view then it wasn't worth it. The cloud & mist was negligible & we could easily have managed the summit without any significant risk.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do some pre-investigation & planning for the day off. The local coastal town is very limited & the alternative beach is very nice but again very quiet. Obviously it depends very much what you are looking for.
Good holiday for sea views!
Really good trip with just the right mix of cycling & sightseeing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cilento region was my favourite for cycling, just as picturesque as Amalfi coast but MUCH less crowded & touristy, with safer roads!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paolo was very friendly & efficient, well organised & with good local knowledge. Special mention also to Rafael, our backup driver & mechanic who would magically appear whenever needed, always on hand with water or bike sorting skills.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring good waterproofs! I only had a light jacket with me thinking Italy doesn't get rain like at home, but a couple of downpours convinced me otherwise (although this trip was quite late in the year).
walking in tuscany
Combining the stunning beauty of Tuscany with the comfort and hospitality offered at Braccicorti would be enough, but we then added the pleasure of the company of a wonderful group of people, and the amazing skills of Sara our leader whose sensitivity, awareness and knowledge of the area and people acted as such a positive influence and the catalyst for it all.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being part of a group that helped each other to meet the moderate challenges.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was an inspiration. She continually displayed such respect for the area that it heightened our awareness and understanding so that we could get the most out it. She skillfully recognised when to lead walks from the front and when to drop back so that the pace could suit everyone. She made our walking and evening sessions so enjoyable.
Treasures of Sicily
An ok trip, The towns were very pretty and the temples were in a good setting.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking round the towns and sampling the local food
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ok, but her english was not great and she wanted talk about ancient times and geology too much instead of telling the group the modern side of the island.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not book this trip if you are single and under the age of 50 and you wish to stay out later than 10 pm.
Cuban Cycling Highlights
What a great trip! A fabulous way to get a taste of the real Cuba. Our guide was so helpful and friendly. Our group was great fun. The bikes were fantastic and well maintained. The mojitos were good too!
Most Inspirational Moment
The camaraderie amoungst the group, especially when the cycling got tough right at the very end (there was the option to get on the bus) but making it to the top with everyone's support felt great!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Couldn't have asked for more! He was helpful, friendly, supportive and so very knowledgeable. He organised us very efficiently but in a way that did not harass - he recognised we were on holiday!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go with an open mind and be pleasantly surprised. It is a great country with lots to offer in terms of culture and vitality. Cycling is a great way to enjoy this and the free time experiences really fill in the gaps.
Walking in Andalucía
This was a really wonderful trip. I enjoyed the diversity of walks/hikes from climbing mountains and walking in olive groves and farmer’s fields to the interesting “boardwalk” in the El Chorro Gorge. The day in Seville was a great break in a week of more challenging physical demands. The farmhouse with it’s swimming pool, fabulous views, excellent staff and friendly dogs was a wonderful place to be stationed for the week.
Most Inspirational Moment
I'm not sure there was just one inspirational moment - the hikes and views from Sierra de Grazalema, El Chorro Gorge and the Penon Crag were all spectacular and special.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alexis was an energetic, enthusiastic, fun, and funny guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area, the trails and the cuisine. If he didn't know an answer, he said that he would find out - and he did. He had as much fun learning from us as we did from him. He is definitely an asset to Exodus Travels!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Although the trip is advertised as "walks", they are really hikes, some of which are quite challenging because of the steepness of the inclines. The shower in our room was on a slant which made it somewhat nerve racking because of a fear of slipping and falling. A number of us, including me, also got bedbugs which was very distressing!!
National Parks Walks
Awesome, amazing, stunning, jaw-dropping. I have always wanted to see the Grand Canyon and some of the iconic red rock images so familiar the world over. It turns out that the Grand Canyon is every bit as captivating as expected, but on this trip there are many equally impressive treats in store and I found it impossible to choose a favourite. This trip over delivers in spades. The only possible flaw is that it is so, so much to take in. No sooner have you been blown away by the beauty of one park you are on to the next to get blown away all over again. There were 12 in our group and all seemed equally pleased with itinerary.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many I cannot choose only one: climbing to Angels Landing, scrambling the wrong way up the slick rock to Delicate Arch, hiking out to Dark Angel and both the rim walk and hiking down into Grand Canyon are all experiences I will hold dear!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leaders Adrian's and Darin were brilliant. Their energy, knowledge and enthusiasm made the trip. Also once the group agreed to the picnic lunch kitty proposal, they provided an extremely well stocked lunch taking care of all the shopping during their down time. It certainly seemed like an 'above and beyond' level of care.
Advice for Potential Travellers
In the autumn be prepared for extreme temperature swings throughout the day especially in Bryce where it was near to freezing overnight and first thing but in the twenties under the cloudless blue skies by late morning. I think the effort could be described as anything from leisurely to strenuous, this is very much your choice with the hiking options on offer. It is very intense though. One of the guides suggested these trips are a bit like Tapas, a taster of lots of different parks. You won't do much more than scratch the surface at each location unlike centre based holidays.