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Tracy McDonald
Reviewed September 2015
Cycling the Cape & Winelands
South Africa is certainly a place you can easily fall in love with. Great wine, great food and perfect cycling on gorgeous long undulating roads. Although there are a couple of short steep climbs they are certainly doable providing you have a good level of fitness. I finally conquered hill climbing without stopping just going at my own pace, in fact Chapmans Peak was so amazing I wanted to go back down and climb it again. Our guides ensured our safety at all times and looked after us very well, from organising lunches to sorting restaurants for dinner in particular our favourite liquorice allsorts snack. If you love cycling and wine then you’ll love this trip!!! Made also great by a lovely bunch of people.
Most Inspirational Moment
The mountainous scenery and whale watching was the most spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide Tallis was fantastic ensuring our safety at all times allowing us to enjoy the cycling at our own pace whilst ensuring the group was all together at various points. He was very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble if you wanted/needed something he would ensure he did his best to provide it. Both he and Seviso cooked for us on occasions depending on the lodgings or lunch stops and this was excellent, they both joined in with the group too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy the ride and the wind!!!!!!!
Michael Kennedy
Reviewed September 2015
Perfect alpine scenery...
If you enjoy solid alpine hiking but prefer a base camp this is the alpine trip you want.
Most Inspirational Moment
The 360-degree views from Aiguillette des Houches were incredible !
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nick did a great job with a mixed group, adapting and adjusting the pace to ensure we all enjoyed the walks.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is probably harder than you think - lots of climbing and some tough descents. 'Good health and moderate fitness' ...? - I would say 'excellent fitness/endurance' is required.
James Emery
Reviewed September 2015
Tour Du Mont Blanc Week
Tough but doable. Like being with a group, but this particular trip would work just as well self-guided, and would have seemed more like a holiday (as opposed to a “forced march”).
Most Inspirational Moment
Top of Col de Tricot, the end of the toughest climb on the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Quite capable, although sometimes more interested in adhering to overly rigid timetables than to accommodating the group's comfort.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect steep up and steep down, all day. Given the same guide and local organizer, expect brief, regimented breaks, and poor communications between the guide and local organizer.
Reply from Exodus
We are aware of the issues that James regrettably experienced during his trip; his concerns have been investigated and any necessary changes to the tour have been made. We have replied to James on an individual basis
Michael Ford
Reviewed September 2015
Treasures of Sicily
As always with Exodus this was a trip that offered a maximum of content with an economy of time. The stunning natural beauty of the Zingaro National Reserve contrasts with the man made splendour of Noto which we saw in the golden light just before sunset. The Sicilian cuisine was such an important and memorable part of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Valley of the Temples at Agrigento and the Greek theatre at Segesta, pure magic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vanessa had superb organisational skills which made the week fly by with no problems or issues. When the weather was less than helpful there was a plan B which was interesting and simulating. Vanessa had a great sense of humour and worked hard to be inclusive, this allowed a positive group ethos to be established very quickly. This was her first trip with Exodus but you would never had guessed that, she acted as if she was a long established member of the team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When it rains, it really rains! Bring a waterproof jacket. Enclosed beach shoes that you can swim in would help on the beaches which are covered with pebbles of different sizes.
Colin Ferguson
Reviewed September 2015
Tour Du Mont-blanc camping trek.
Fantastic trek with a great group of people. The walking was enjoyably tough and the amazing scenery took your mind of your legs. The 2 Exodus personal, Heather and Neil, were brilliant. Neil’s camp cooking was better than the restaurants.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip exceeded my expectations.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Heather was bright and bubbly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it.
Michael Greenfield
Reviewed September 2015
Escape to Kyrenia.
Tour got off to a bad start with no obvious Exodus rep in sight, this was compounded by the minibus developing an oil pressure failure before we left the airport which necessitated another hours delay to add to the delayed flight. Driver of second minibus had no idea where the hotel was and had to keep asking for directions which meant instead of arriving about 10.30 p.m. it was way past midnight. Hotel turned up trumps, providing us with soup, cheese roll and a complimentary beer.
Unfortunately hotel not due for more praise as room was over main road and 2 rooms were over the very noisy casino. Staff at hotel were very pleasant and breakfasts exceeded expectations and swimming pools were a god send after a extremely hot day’s walking.
Kyrenia, just a 20 minute stroll or a £2.30 taxi was captivating with its impressive castle, wonderful waterfront and vibrant restaurants.
Due to the 40+ degrees heat walks became a water swigging, sweat sodden endurance test which many fellow travellers avoided or stopped at convenient points. Most of the walks did not seem to have an objective as sightseeing was done prior to their start. In my view it would have been better to walk, in the cooler part of the day, to one of the many ruined castles and then to meander coastwards afterwards. Beaches we visited were not over-commercialised and very hospitable.
Most Inspirational Moment
A number of moments were interesting but not inspirational: Salamis was one but not on a par with Jerash from last year's trip: Vorusia was again interesting as I was reading the book by Victoria Hislop: Kyrenia Castle was by far the most interesting of the 4 castles visited.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leader was organised if not 'inspirational'.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you visit in August or September be prepared for temperatures above 40 degrees and high humidity.
Ask Exodus to ensure that you all have a room upgrade, do not suffer the casino!
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Michael for his review, although we are very sorry that he was underwhelmed with aspects of this trip. Since Michael travelled, we have changed local partner and we are now able to guarantee pool view rooms, away from the road and casino. We also have a new leader for this trip who has been receiving great feedback from clients.
Sarah Ahern – Product Manager for Cyprus
Colin Courtney
Reviewed September 2015
Tour du Mont Blanc - hotel / Colin Courtney
Exactly as described in the trip notes. Great walking and wonderful to experience different cultures as we moved from France to Switzerland to Italy and back to France. I have trekked the Inca trail, the Everest region and the Atlas mountains. This is up there with all of them, a truly iconic trek.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to pick out one but if I had to then the last day of walking which was probably the most challenging, when we reached Brevent. The views, knowing I had completed the trek in one piece and the feeling of satisfaction.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Frank was just superb. In a quiet and calm manner, he weighed up the groups capabilities over the first few days, got us bonding together as a group, set a pace to satisfy everyone's needs and yet allowed sufficient freedom for those who wanted to stretch their legs at a faster pace on occasions. And he still found time to keep us well watered and fed! Also a walking encylopaedia of the the history of the mountains.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes - several times. There is a lot of very useful information in there, especially on the degree of fitness required.
Shirley Parke
Reviewed September 2015
Johannesburg to CapeTown Trip - Reverse
Much better than would or could ever have thought. An all round brilliant experience that ticked every box and more. The highlights just kept getting better and better on a schedule that had us all on a high from one day to the next. The size and makeup in relation to characteristics and personalities worked so well and that included guides who went out of their way to ensure everyone was ‘catered’ for. .
Most Inspirational Moment
Very difficult to select though I think 'The Big Five' and to how close we were was sometimes driving the adrenalin to limits with the group. I never thought this would happen, BUT IT DID. Emotionally draining as unbelievable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leaders were brilliant. Not enough adjectives to describe. Became part of the group yet professional and supportive. Many thanks JP and Bevan and our great drivers, Sofiso and Chris.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get it booked before you loose out. Will not fail to impress and will leave you with a pounding heart and smile on your face forever.
Pauline Pezzack
Reviewed September 2015
Sicilian Tour
A comprehensive road trip of Sicily that gave you just a taste of Siciian culture and history. Great group who got along very well from day one of the trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
We were surprised by the architecture in the Barogue towns and our visit to The Valley of the Temples was a highlight.3Great local guide there too!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vanessa was the most organized guide I have had when travelling with Exodus! We were supplied with maps daily and we were debriefed each evening. Everyone's needs were met and she was always professional. What she did not know, she found out. She was friendly, had a keen understanding of Sicily and spoke excellent English. Her optional evening meal gatherings proved to be enjoyable and right on!
Steven Tierney
Reviewed September 2015
Rugged mountain scenery at its best
Great trekking trip, with different difficult walks available on each day, all with the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites towering above picture postcard villages in the valley below.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the highest point on the trip (Piz Boe, 3150m) after a fun scramble;
Sense of achievement from finishing the first Grade 5 walk of the week, which included a couple of steep ascents & descents, and then the celebratory beer afterwards at a mountain Rifugio.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leaders, Albert & Eric, were friendly, helpful, & always enthusiastic.
