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This trip was amazing as we spent time dodging scooters in large cities like Ho Chi Min City and Hanoi as well as being in extremely beautiful rural environments too. The hotels were of a fantastic standard and the country has so much interesting history and culture and we learned so much in between the more serious cycling. Following the coast road was wonderful as the sea breeze cooled us down and the views were magnificent. The 10km climb was fun and all of the group except two who were a little poorly made it to the top. A 35km downhill was absolutely exhilarating.
Overall I would highly recommend this trip it was so interesting, colourful, wonderfully guided and I have not yet mentioned the cuisine -I am a piscatorian and the food was exquisite…the train ride was great fun and words fail me to describe the immense mystical beauty of Halong Bay,
Gaynor
Lots of it-the downhill 35K and the 10k up, Halong Bay, Hoi Ann, Hanoi
He was excellent-great fun, knowledgeable, fit and could not do enough to make our holiday brilliant
Enjoy
Lovely varied walks in unspoiled countryside and a visit to the beautiful Alhambra Palace of Granada.
Visiting George's home - what a superb achievement.
Friendly, knowledgeable and obviously concerned for the wellbeing of the region.
The trip notes covered everything very well but expect to put on a few pounds as the food is so delicious.
I arranged for a party of five friends to participate on this trip. We all came back full of praise for the quality of the organisation, the food, the accommodation, the variety and fulsome nature of every day, the friendliness of the group, the excellence of the guide. We were particularly impressed, and relieved, by the efficiency and care with which our guide and Exodus leapt into action to get us home when we learnt there was going to be an airport strike. It all went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped for. This was my fifth trip with Exodus and its a company I feel I can fully trust.
Completing that first walk from the hotel down to Amalfi. It was challenging with so many steps to navigate! But the views, the trees, plants, terraces, hillside homes even the fresh air was everything I hoped it would be.
Severio was a very attentive, knowledgeable and encouraging leader of our group. He made sure we all were able to stay with the walking group and participate in all that was planned. Our guide ensured we had experience of local facilities and access to local people and made every moment fun. We felt he took every effort to make our holiday pleasurable, safe and companionable.
The distance of the planned walks is not daunting however there is a lot of going up or down with little on the flat. That is the nature and the beauty of the area. Nearly every walk required climbing or descending a lot of steps. So good knees and a walking pole are advisable!
My daughter was studying abroad in Hungary and asked me to travel with her over spring break. I googled Amalfi and Adventure vacation. That’s how I found Exodus. I read the itinerary for two days and on the third day I held a lovely conversation with an Exodus Rep and voila(!), we had a plan to Walk Amalfi Coast. Casual beginnings; turned out to be inspiring and fantastically fun and great food (+exercise to heal the delicious guilt of eating dessert and drinking wine each evening).
Wow. So many. I loved the quotes and in-real-life stories Paul, our leader, shared. The Guests in our group were all cut from the same non-whiny, very kind to all, no person left behind, cloth. Hitting the peak of a hillside climb was always breathtaking.
Could. Not. Have. Been. Better! I'd take any trip that dude led. Paul was a master of the fine art of leadership and personality. His partner in trading, Marty, was thoughtful, helpful and cheerful as well.
Do this. Yes. Do it.
A fantastic trip which left our group under India’s spell and eager to return for more. This was despite disappointing weather. We experienced mega thunder storms, gales, a hail storm and far more than our fair share of mist and fog. The toilet tent blew down one night in a gale. It could have been a disaster, yet all of our group managed to leave with entirely positive impressions. This was down to a) One day of clear bright sunshine when all the mountains appeared as if by magic; b) a fantastic sense of camaraderie between group members, the guides, cooks and pony men, c) delicious food, d) friendly local people and a great introduction to the culture; e) lovely characterful hotels that felt palatial after sleeping in a cold, damp tent for a week.
A lot of people seem to think a trip to India is as good as a crash diet – but not if you go on this trip! Anyone would have thought that the delicious, varied, piping hot and beautifully presented meals had been prepared in a plush kitchen rather than a windswept tent in the middle of nowhere! They even managed a perfectly iced birthday cake baked over a camping stove at 3500m.
Exodus seems to have chosen the accommodation particularly well on this trip. The Himalayan Hotel in Kalimpong was a firm favourite, but the Netuk House in Gangtok was also gorgeous and the Sherpa Lodge in Rimbik at the end of the trek (described as basic in the trip notes) is a delightful place in flower filled gardens with comfy rooms with pretty quilts on the beds, en-suite bathrooms and real toilets. The Hilton could not have felt finer.
The walking is not too difficult and the paths are good with plenty of interesting flowers and bird life even if you can’t see the mountains. The altitude is not too bad. It’s a good combination of feeling that you’ve done something without feeling too stretched and exhausted.
The day the fog cleared and the mountains appeared. We saw Kanchenjunga and Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. Our campsite above Sandakphu was spectacular. At sunset, the clouds sank far below and a panorama of pink-tinged snow-capped mountains appeared all round. Team awestruck! We also loved our unscheduled visit to the beautiful village of Siri Khola when bad weather higher up forced us to head down. We ended up camping in one of the pony men's garden and visiting the cook's home. Everyone felt this was one of the highlights of the trip.
Rajeev is a rising star. He had to cope with some difficult climactic conditions and a lot of questions. He was very helpful towards a slightly slower walker in the group, thus ensuring that we all kept together and safe. The local guides were excellent too and Rajeev had a good relationship with them and with team of cooks and pony men, showing respect and sensitivity to them at all times.
Be prepared to expect the unexpected and adapt. The hardships make the good times even better. Nights were long and cold in the tent so a good sleeping bag and lots of layers are essential. Filling a metal bottle with boiled water at night keeps you warm and provides you with safe frost-free drinking water the next day. Take plenty of hand sanitiser. A pack of cards is good for after dinner entertainment for in the mess tent as is a good repertoire of anecdotes and a sense of humour.
Great country, great leader, lovely hotels, fantastic organisation by Danh, superb group, endless fun and good cycling.
The endless fun provided by Danh.
Fantastic, unusual combination of superb organisational skill, fantastic networking, and a great sense of fun.
Go with Danh!
A fabulous introduction to northern India with a great combination of trekking and sightseeing. The Trek was on good paths through delightful countryside along the border between Nepal and India; many of the trees were in blossom. We had amazing views of the Himalayan range from Sandakphu, the highest point of the trip, although visibility on other days was more limited. Supported by a fantastic team with the best chef in India – yummy! We stayed in a variety of interesting and lovely places throughout the trip with the Himalayan Hotel in Kalimpong being one of the highlights. The sleeper train was a great experience, and Calcutta was an exciting and interesting city in which to end the trip. A brilliant holiday with a lovely group of people – highly recommended
Amazing views of the Himalayan massif, but also camping at and visiting the mountain village of Shri Khola.
Rajeev was lovely; very helpful and patient, and sorting us all out. He quickly recognised our need for lots of tea stops! He made it all seem effortless.
We had severe overnight storms and needed all our warm gear on - would certainly recommend a good quality 4 season sleeping bag and good mat. Metal water bottles to use as hot water bottles were useful. The guidance says hand sanitizer is optional, but think it is probably essential for this trip.
Absolutely brilliant. Met some lovely people, saw some stunning views, had a great time.
Watching the porters in action, carrying loads often bigger than themselves, never complaining and always smiling was even more inspirational than stunning scenery and the truly impressive history of the trail.
We hit the Jackpot in our tour leader, Frank Farfan Aguilar. True gent, lovely guy and a wealth of knowledge.
Do some cardio training before you leave! Altitude is tough, the stone steps can take their tole on the knees but all in all not over taxing.
Overall a fabulous trip that gives you a great insight into the culture and history of Peru alongside the personal challenge of the Inca Trail. Fabricio and Marcia were great guides who gave everyone the space to complete the hike in their own way. Service on the trek with respect to food and camping were also exemplary. We were very well looked after. Would highly recommend!
The four days of the trek but particularly the day over Dead Woman's Pass - a great challenge and space to think!
Fabricio was a great leader, very knowledgable but also accommodating of the different abilities on the trek with respect to trekking and personal comfort vis a vis camping
Get the weigh down in your pack as much as possible by bringing only wicking away tops, zip off/roll up trousers, light weight trainers, spray deodorant and sachets of shampoo for hotel at the end. Also bring a small nail brush - sometimes they have them in hotel rooms to suggest you liberate one if you see one. Also a headscarf is your hair is long is much more effective than dry shampoo! Also a poncho is a must!
A fantastic trip with a group of fantastic people. All our accommodation was just perfect, clean and spacious. Food was excellent throughout the tour. The wildlife was amazing. I think we were quite lucky as we saw tigers on 11 of the 15 game drives. Quite a few out in the open crossing or walking along the tracks. We even got to see a sloth bear walking along the track. The only animal we didn’t get to see was a leopard but I suppose we shouldn’t be greedy. The overnight sleeper train journey from Katni to Agra was a fun experience. Everything was clean. A bit noisy with people backwards and forwards but that’s part of the experience. Then we had Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. A must for everyone. Both beautiful sites with lovely architecture. you can’t go to India without seeing them.
Spotting a tiger before the guide and then watching it come out onto the track and slowly walk towards us as the jeep reversed. Spectacular.
Our group leader Vijay is an absolute star. Nothing was too much trouble for him and everything went so smoothly. He truly has a passion for wildlife and his country. He is a wonderful asset to his company.
Just relax and enjoy. It is an amazing country.