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4.7 out of 5

Roger Smith

Reviewed March 2016

Thoroughly Enjoyable Holiday!

A well thought through trip agenda that gave us a great chance to see a wide variety of aspects of Sri Lankan life and culture. This covered wildlife, temples, tea plantations, city and village life, with several opportunities to meet Sri Lankan families. The trip was well supported by our tour leader and his team.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our group gelled together without exception, climbing Lion Rock was probably the highlight, although there were many other fascinating aspects to the holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group Leader Sam was a charismatic leader for whom nothing was too much trouble. He gave us fascinating insights into Sri Lankan history, religion, with a very strong grasp of the flora and fauna of his island, for which he clearly loved.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a variety of conditions and activities and take appropriate clothing and footwear, some of the activities will require a comfortable set of walking shoes, yet others sandals. Also take both shorts, something for the evening and be prepared to cover-up when visiting temples.

Nathan Lough

Reviewed March 2016

Nathan

The way the trip is advertised you are expecting a really active two weeks requiring good levels of fitness. In reality you do very little over the two weeks. You spend more time on the overnight train than you do hiking, cycling & kayaking combined! You really should quantify how little actual activity there is on this trip for people to be able to select an appropriate trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Halong bay

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was excellent, knowledgeable and friendly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for many hours sat on a bus.

Sally King

Reviewed March 2016

Fantastic Finnish Fun!

A wonderful trip, with full itinerary. Not a lot of down time other than the evenings, but you are going there for the experiences, not to sit around reading books. The organisation was brilliant, everything went like clockwork. You really dont need much in your suitcase. Your layers, jackets, trousers, shoes etc all supplied, and in the evenings, jeans, jumpers and trainers are all fine.
The food was excellent and plentiful, it would be impossible to go hungry, although if I had to say one negative, there was rather alot of Elk on the menu, which is very tasty, but we had it four times.
The area around the base camp is stunningly beautiful, and its actually nice to take some time out from the hectic itinery to just go off into the silence and take it all in.

Most Inspirational Moment

The introduction to dog sledding was amazing, driving your dog team through Narnia type trees , heavily laden with the purest whitest snow...stunning! Plus our group, the comeradery and team spirit was wonderful. I also enjoyed the day of Quinzee building, partly because it was such a beautiful day weather wise that day, plus the group together had great fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri was extremely professional, but fun, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, as were all of the staff.

Advice for Potential Travellers

as I said above, no need for loads of layers in your case, they supply good quality, clean stuff!

Anne Booth

Reviewed March 2016

Dobbiaco cross-country skiing

A really well organised week of cross-country skiing with excellent leaders, a great group of people and some fabulous scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Finally realising that I had mastered the half snow-plough.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz was excellent. Everything was extremely well-organised. She really looked out for her group when we were skiing, particularly on the days when it was pretty icy and her teaching was really good.

Colin Kirkby

Reviewed March 2016

Cold Ladakh

In spite of the temperature of Ladakh (very cold) we were well looked after by our leader Valerie and the trekking team.

Most Inspirational Moment

The magnificent views of the Himalayan mountain scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, experienced and knowledgeable of the region.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are prepared for the cold and take more warm clothing than on other treks

Anne Moody

Reviewed March 2016

Off track ski ing in Kvitavatn

We had a fantastic week of brilliant sunshine. We were largely off track ski ing and the area is wild and beautiful. Once off track we rarely saw another skier. We saw more animal than human tracks. We warmed up outside every morning to the amusement of the locals and then stretched in the evening before taking a sauna.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of the 'Eagle's Nipple' on skis.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mary and Ilse were fantastic. Experienced knowledgable and patient they couldn't do enough for us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Even if you have never been on skis if you are reasonably fir you will be off track skinning in a couple of days.

Gordon Tyrrall

Reviewed March 2016

In Search Of The Snow Leopard

I felt privileged to see this unique part of the world – its awesome magnificence,its wildlife,and its culture.The Buddhist ceremonies at Matho were fascinating and I appreciated the fact that it was nota show put on for tourists,(of which there were very few) but for the ladakhi locals.Once we began trekking and camping,the environment revealed its beauty,but also its harshness and austerity – the cold and the altitude were a challenge for most of us I think,although we were very well catered for by our ladakhi guides and porters.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Rumbak valley.Seeing wolves and a lynx.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Valerie was an excellent group leader - tougher than any of us,and always on hand to give advice.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The obvious thing - take good cold weather gear,especially sleeping bag and down jacket - however,you dont really need great big waterproof walking boots as the trails are mainly dry and dusty.

Valerie Blackwell

Reviewed March 2016

Discover Costa Rica

The necessary evil of the tour was all the coach travelling, of course Costa Rica cannot be seen without touring. Beautiful scenery, diversity of weather conditions from rain forrest to Hot central pacific stunning beaches. a bit too much bird watching, if you’re not a bird watcher it got a little too much for us at times.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved swimming in the pacific and diving in the waves. The stunning sunset, the eco friendliness of the country. Animals, birds, flora and fauna superb, not forgetting the zip wire and hanging bridges in MonteVerde and the sunset over the pacific.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gustavo was inspirational, very knowledgeable, excellent guide

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you don't like long coach journeys and only spending 2 nights in each lodge then this may not be for you

Jackson Sue

Reviewed March 2016

Excellent Ecuador

Ecuador is an amazing place to visit with a diverse geography. It means every day of a two week holiday is varied and interesting. With our great guide and driver we managed to go from nearly 5000m to sea level with lots of other scenery and activities along the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

Chimborazo and being the highest I've ever been in the world (with my feet still on the ground!) Seeing and hearing Mt Tungurahua volcano erupting ..... Wow!! Swimming in the Amazon basin

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was a brilliant leader - full of knowledge and enthusiasm for his country which he shared with the group at lots of opportunities.... now, how high was that mountain?! He was fun, very patient and with an easy manner had the group well organised... "Be prepared for anything" !! Pablo helped make a great trip special and memorable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared! Bring many different layers of clothing from swimsuit to hat, gloves and raincoat. Stronger sunscreen than normally use Long trousers and long sleeves still may be needed even when weather very hot All hotels had good wifi Iberia airlines not great

Alec Mamwell

Reviewed March 2016

Walking the Amalfi Coast

The title says exactly what we did but does not convey the variety created by trips to Pompeii and Vesuvius and, on our free day, to Herculaneum and Naples. The trip notes do, however, fill in the gaps. We enjoyed a relaxing and interesting week with a group of like minded people in beautiful surroundings assisted by friendly and helpful staff. An ideal break from a bleak February in the UK.