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A very good holiday with good mix of people
Every day in the mountains was great
svetoslava was a very cheerful and a caring leader. she ought to have got us to introduce us to each other on first night and to our very good bus driver. Also to have got us to exchange e.mails before we left. We left at different times so was a little difficult.
Just to order a brochure!
An amazingly well organized week in stunning surroundings of Chamonix, definitely worth every penny. Enjoyed the chalet, the company, the hikes and the catering + free time in the alpine village – recommendable to all fit enough for the ascents and descents 😉
Being up in the mountains, after the struggle of getting up there during the mornings! Lots of steep slopes, enjoyed it!
A very well prepared and competent person with the ability of creating a pleasant holiday for all age participants; Mr. Hutchinson was certainly up to the task of bringing the group of very different hikers to the most astounding scenery available around Mont Blanc - regarding the fact that the days were long and also demanding physically. He encouraged and helped us also when struggling with blisters and all sorts of little nuisances, I was surprised of his dedication and continuous presence during the whole week.
Get ready for serious hiking - good shoes and socks, enough training before your trip, and you'll enjoy and get the best out of it!
I can’t evaluate other tour companies but I can say unequivocally that Exodus had no flaws in their services. Meals were delicious and excellently presented. The porters worked so hard for us. One member of our group had some medical issues but our leader was cool and prepared. I would choose them again without hesitation.
Our goal (Machu Picchu) obviously was a high point but the mountain-scape en route left me in awe of the Andes. The scenery was simply spectacular at all turns.
Our leader was "Tomas". He really did take care of each of us from the moment we stepped off the plan in Cusco. On bus tours, in the hotel lobby (everywhere) he was on the phone making arrangements for us. He had lots of local contacts for tours. On the trail he was constantly in radio touch with his crew. He never pushed us too hard and was genuinely concerned when it got dark or when someone in our party was seriously ailing -- he exuded confidence that he would get us through any difficulty. His knowledge of the history of the area made it all interesting. He took time to get to know each of us personally and at lunches, he was informative but mostly just became "one of the group". He took plenty of time to socialize with us "outside of hours" in Cusco. I cannot imagine anyone doing a finer job than Tomas!
Although rain might be rare, we encountered it and although we had cheap ponchos, some rain pants would have made sure we didn't get too chilled. Back up cameras: ours crapped out the first day. Good thing we had some others in our group that could take over our picture needs. Exodus provided plenty of food....no real need for lots of extra snacks.
Overall I thought the trip was good and well organized. The small tour group size was perfect.
I loved Croatia , it was beautiful.
I think there are things that could be done to improve the trip:
1. Tour guide for the major cities/stops: We had no tour or tour guide for Split and it would have been helpful.
The tour leader is NOT a tour guide. He just gave us maps and then we were on our own.
2. Hotels were all clean and nice except for the one in Dubrovnik. Its outdated and need to be renovated.
Loved walking the city walls in Dubrovnik.
He was very nice and got us from point A to point B every time. I think he could have shared more about the country's history while we were on the boat, bus, etc. That is the point of having a local tour leader.
Excellent walking experience – choice of hotel disappointing.
The first beer after each walk! The Dolomites provides the opportunity to walk all day & look back at what you have achieved. tremendous.
Albert was excellent at setting expectations of the route ahead & controlling a steady pace. clearly very experienced.
Budget more for lunches at refuges, travel locally & evenings.
This trip lived up to and exceeded my expectations. The TMB is a fantastic walk but would not have been such a wonderful experience had I not found myself part of a great group with a superb leader and back-up. The organization was excellent, we were blessed with good weather for 9/10 walking days and the views were spectacular. I was very happy I chose the camping option – the best food of the trip was definitely in the mess tent and most of the campsites were beautifully located.
Reaching the top of Le Brevent 2,525m and knowing that we had all completed the TMB with no injuries or mishaps. The champagne carried by up by Heather was a bonus!
In my opinion Heather is an inspirational leader, extremely fit and knowledgeable she handled our diverse group well and ensured the trip was a success for all. Mention must also be made of Neil - our back up - who seemed to be able to achieve miracles within the confines of a camp kitchen.
Be prepared for challenges - 1,120m vertical ascent on the 2nd day of walking was hard, especially the heat. Oh and if you can: take crash course in packing away a Quechua tent - they may be easy to erect but dismantling definitely isn't easy. Best approach is brute force - like a rugby tackle .
If you want a holiday with 360° spectacular views and muscle-building, heart-pounding ascents then this trip will fulfil your requirement.
Climbing over boulders to eat lunch beside a fast-moving, glacial stream; foraging for wild raspberries for dessert; friendly encounters with Italian sheep and having the privilege of petting an inquisitive lamb; a butterfly resting on my shoulder for an interminable amount of time; sitting in 'grasshopper meadows' and hearing the incessant chattering from the hillsides.
Rupert was an outstanding leader. He had great knowledge of the area and put each walk into context in relation to where we had walked previously or to our accommodation. He was attuned to the needs of individuals in the group, giving waypoints to stop at to those who wanted to move ahead faster and supporting those who moved at a slower pace. He shared his botanical knowledge with us, offering alpine leaves for us to sample, collecting herbs with which to make a 'tisane', or pointing out dangerous plants used as early anaesthetics.
The paths are a mixture of paved ski-tracks, woodland trails and rocky paths with short sections of cables, chains and vertical ladders. The ascents are steady and sustained from the word go, steep at times, with few level sections until you have gained height. With this in mind, I would suggest you get some regular hill-walking in before you travel to better prepare yourself. If you plan to wash a few items of laundry, pack a washing line and pegs and, if you are lucky enough to get a room with a balcony, you can hang it outside.
This trip absolutely delivers – incredible wildlife and an opportunity to appreciate the wilderness of Botswana. The opportunity to get away completely from modern life and appreciate the beauty and scale of Southern Africa is brilliant. The unpredictable nature of the trip adds to the uniqueness and the surprises. We saw many many unexpected sights – a leopard fast asleep on a tree, its kill hanging beside it with the leopard’s cub snuggled up asleep on a lower branch; a lion feasting on a rhino kill; elephants walking into camp… Every day was special. In addition to the wildlife, the landscape was incredible with beautiful sunsets and starry evenings.
For me, the experience of being able to do so much wild camping enhanced the experience. Lying in the tent on the first night in the Okavango Delta, listening to the hippos bellow and the lions roar gave me an appreciation of the natural world you could not get anywhere else. The contrast of the beauty of the Okavango Delta with the barren bleakness of the Salt Pans was also awesome - both so different but so memorable. The scale of Victoria Falls was breathtaking, and the sheer amount of wildlife we saw, especially in the second week, was amazing. Stan kept stating 'High hopes but no guarantees', but in fact every day was unique and special.
Sam was great. Calm, patient and clear, with a great sense of humour. Tents went up and dinner was cooked every night as if by magic. It was very impressive what he could produce on an open fire night after night. Stan's knowledge and passion for the wildlife and geography of Botswana was unsurpassed. Despite the fact that both of them must have done this trip many times, they were both excited and enthusiastic every day and that was infectious. The support team of Timon and John also worked incredibly hard to help the smooth running of the trip.
I think this is an incredible trip, and if you are not phased by camping you will love it. The wild camping gives you an opportunity to experience Botswana which you would not get any other way. The camping was, by my standards, pretty deluxe - camp beds, toilet cubicles (often with impressive views) and great food. It also got you very close to the animals! I was lucky and got a tent to myself, it is snug with two… You also have to be very organised with your packing as you have early starts and you are on the move most days. Be aware, it gets very cold at this time of year. I wasn't prepared for this - it was 2 degrees on the first night in Maun! For several nights I was wearing 4 layers and a fleece hat - even in my sleeping bag. It was also very cold in the truck in the morning. If you go at this time of year, I would advise some warm layers for the nights. It is warm during the day. Also you will need a SA charger for Botswana (Zimbabwe uses UK plugs) - you can get them at J-burg airport. I would also recommend a spare camera battery as you will be away from electricity for quite a while.
Lovely spot on the Amalfi Coast away from the crowds down on the coast / beach itself. Scenery is dramatic. No shelter from the sun (or other weather!). Food is excellent. Developed calf muscles that I have never had before!!!
Making & spinning pizzas with the hotel chef. Feeling the heat (sun & volcanic) at the top of Vesuvius (excellent local guide giving geological tour round the entire lip of the volcano - off limits to unauthorised visitors). Found time for a brief dance at the top.
Christine is an excellent tour leader. She is very positive, helpful and informative yet suitably relaxed. Great sense of humour. Looked after the slowest in the group as well as directing the way for the faster walkers. She set up an excellent low fuss sandwich service which catered for all our tastes with plenty of variety.
Walking poles help. Stair training is good practice. There are only 3000 steps between you and the beach. Fortunately you do not do these all in one go! Pompeii - take a small shoulder bag for your sandwiches, etc. as rucksacks are not permitted by some museum officials. Carry plenty of water as most days do not have water refill stops until the end of the day.
The walking was varied and challenging enough ( Grade 5), our group was a good mix which seemed to click straight away and we were blessed with perfect weather the whole week. The views were magnificent and the walks well planned. It was good to use the available ski lifts to save slogging up the lower slopes, so that we could start higher and go further.
Climbing up a steep slope to the Vaiolon pass, involving a fixed ladder on Day 2 Coming down a long and steep descent through meadows and forest on Day 4, after a stimulating walk over a couple of passes.
Albert was excellent. Sometimes a man of few words, he was always aware of where everyone was and how they were doing. I always felt comfortable in his group.
This was a more expensive holiday than I had expected. last year ( in Tuscany) the daily travel to start the walks and the wine with the meal was included. Here, everything was extra and we used both bus and ski lifts in abundance because we were staying a long way down the valley from many of the walks. People should be warned about this