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Never a dull moment! This trip has everything from historic interest, great scenary, rides which were not too challenging and great company. As usual the local Exodus staff were second to none for their friendliness, stamina and exhaustive local knowledge.
Reaching the top of the last hill climb - without falling off!
Friendly, knowledgeable, dedicated, approachable and reliable.
Don't forget the insect repellent in case you are prone to insect bites.
The travel notes description of the trip exactley matched my experiance however I had not trully realized just how long, the long driving days would be.
There were more than one inspirational moment on this trip. Nothing can prepare you for your first view of the Grand Canyon so don't be suprised if you feel a tear. I certainly shed some. There was a full moon walk through Cathedral Gorge, accompanied by the howls of coyote's and the best view I have had yet of the Milky Way or howabout the sunrise over Canyonlands National park, the imaginery land of Mordor made real. It was one of the many occassions on this trip that I used the word "awesome" and meant every syllable of it
We had the double act of Jessie AKA Jessie James and Tyler AKA Tyler Durden. Two knowledgeable but laid back individuals.
There are some really long drives on this trip and there was less walking than I had anticipated. This is not a trip for walking machines or those using this to come back a dress size smaller.
A great holiday if you want to see a bit of the real Spain.Interesting countryside and a chance to wander round villages not geared up to tourism.The accomodation was basic but very pleasant and wonderfully situated on a hill overlooking the village.The staff were local and you felt,through them, you were contributing to the local economy but not spoiling the area.
Seeing vultures in Europe.Watch real flaminco dancing from a teacher and her pupil in the village.The Spanish Government are encouraging youngsters to be involved in this traditional form of dance similar to initiatives in Scotland.Moorish Seville
Friendly and knowlegable.
Don't expect to buy much except on your day in Seville.
I have no regrets in taking this trip and if I could turn back time I would do exactly the same again. You already imagine this is the trip of a lifetime and for me it was.
The Amazon was easily the highlight of the trip. The accomodation at the lodge (Napo Wildlife Centre) was superb and the guides were of the highest quality. Particularly in the Amazon. It is difficult to highlight the best bits of the holiday. Everyday was different and I can't believe so much happened and I experienced so much in 3 weeks.
I had numerous group leaders throughout my stay in Ecuador and all were very good. The Amazon guides are the best guides I have ever been with.On a more personal note the leader in Quito, Estaban, was fine as you would expect for the main part of the trip. However I extended my stay both at the start and end of the trip and Estaban was extremely helpful with giving local advice about backpacking opportunities and local tourist trips, sites and attractions. My luggage arrived late and when it arrived I was on a 2 day tour miles from the airport. Estaban, the Quito leader was able to collect my luggage from the airport on my behalf. He was clearly very passionate about Ecuador and his clients and when things go wrong (through no fault of exodus) he was able to go the extra step.
Lots, firstly some possible myths. I spent 12 months researching the country and came across lots of advice indicating that Ecuador is a very dangerous country. I arrived a week after the shoot out between police and the presidents army in October 2010. There were no signs of any violence and after a couple of days settling in I felt very safe. Even walking around the streets alone.When the notes say Quito can get quite cold. They are telling the truth. Sometimes it felt freezing with temperatures as low as 5C although generally it was comfortable in pants and a long sleeve t shirt and fleece.In the Amazon you imagine lots and lots of insects and that may put people off. Yes there are lots of large insects and spiders (you can hear them all the time) but this should not put you off. It's not like you trip over them. The beds have mosquito nets so nothing gets in. There are literally thousands of ants, but they congregate together and you can easily see them and step over them. The lake at the lodge is of a make up that is safe for humans but which mosquito's can't stand. As a result the resort is almost completely free from mosquito's. We chose to do the easy walking routes through the Amazon which lasted around 2 to 3 hours, each at a very gentle pace. The paths were clear and easy to navigate alllowing you to look at the wildlife rather than watching every step. The wildlife is very well camouflaged and whilst if you blink you will miss something the guides were always pointing something out. You need binoculars to get the most out of the Amazon.Learn Spanish, a little bit of Spanish will go a long way as they (the locals) do not speak very good English. I bought a teach your self DVD for £ 10 ish and got on fine. It enhanced my holiday experience.Do some research on Ecuador and if you can afford to stay a little longer it is deffinately worth it. The cloud forest was particularly exceptional. It was not advertised in the Exodus brochure and I feel they should at least offer it as an optional extension. I heard about Bellavista Mindo Cloud forrest through a popular travel guide book. I asked if exodus could book a trip in advance. They emailed me several different trips with itineries and prices. Exodus booked everything from the UK and it went like clockwork. I would recommend the 2 day trip because the bird life is very lively at sun rise (cost was around £ 200.00 all inclusive for my trip).The advice regarding how much to tip varied a lot. I still don't know what the right tip percentage should be. I would just be aware that you may tip more or less than the Exodus brochure recommends.I spent around £ 70 on malaria tablets (Malorone) which was the most expensive and I think the yellow fever was about £ 40. I was never asked to show the yellow fever certificate. That was my only medical expense (plus suncream)Jet lag and altitude sickness varies from person to person. I felt some jet lag but it did not effect my enjoyment of the holiday. Everyone in our group was aware that the altitude was effecting them but for us it was never a problem and walking at normal pace was OK.Local food is pork and chicken usually served with corn or rice and whilst I personally will eat anything that is put on a plate. There was nothing extreme and if you are a (can I say) difficult eater you will not have any problems in Ecuador. On the galapogas trip, some of the group had special dietary requirements and I was worried I would be eating soup the whole time. The chef was superb and everyone was well catered for with a large variety of food for everybody. That said if you want to try different foods, they have fruits that are not just better than in the UK but not available in the UK. A potato and cheese soup is a local speciality which I would recommend you ask for. Others include Mura Juice and a fruit called Grenade fruit (it's yellow about the size of a large orange but breaks open very easily and contains seeds much like our passion fruit.
Petra was the magnet that drew me to going on this trip. It was sensational. Much larger than I had expected and so full of atmosphere. An experience I will never forget.
In the evening, as we lay by the camp fire, looking up at the stars, waiting for a shooting star to fly past, the guide would tell us stories about Moses and his people as they wandered through this actual desert looking for a home. It was a living history lesson. And then of course there were the adventures of Lawrence.
An eccentric character that was very easy going. This worried some of the people on the walk
A relatively easy and throughly enjoyable walk. There is plenty of support and a vehicle is always on hand just in case.
This was most definitley the best trip of my entire life! What an amazing adventure. I was in two minds as to whether this was the trip for me, right up until I arrived I guess. The whole experience, from the people I travelled with, the inspirational guides and porters who looked after us, to the incredible feeling of reaching the summit, was just one that I will never, ever forget. Both Exodus and The African Walking Company inspired complete trust and confidence. Nothing was left to chance and, despite feelings of intrepidation about various points of the trip, I felt completely safe and thoroughly looked after. This is definitely a trip of a lifetime.
There are more than a few inspirational moments, but I will name the most oustanding here; Firstly, the group with whom I travelled were so supportive and friendly; it felt like I had known some of them for years! The guides and porters who demonstrated immense dedication to our welfare and enjoyment throughout the entire trip. Reaching Mawenzi Tarn campsite and the amazing views on our acclimatisation walk - if you are wondering which route to take I would definitely recommend the extra day, both for acclimatisation and for the views from Mawenzi tarn.
Absolutely amazing! Meke, was clearly extremely experienced and a natural leader who always endeavoured to ensure that everyone was happy, healthy and safe. On the final ascent, noone could want for anything; the guides were incredibly helpful and were the reason that many of us made it to the summit.
Once you start feeling the effects of altitude, I would defintely take Diamox. I was in two minds as to whether I should take Diamox, but, following the head guide's advice I decided I would take it. I firmly believe this was a huge factor in enabling me to reach summit. Everything was planned so carefully by the guides to ensure that we had the best chance of reaching the summit; I would say follow all of the advice given and you can't go far wrong.
Overall a wonderful exprience – the contrast of being out on the wall and the hustle and bustle of Beijing.
Being out in the most amazing scenary when the only man made object you can see is the wall you are standing on and you've either walked or going to walk all you can see.
He took a bit of encouraging to walk with the group, but once he did he was friendly and good company. He didn't know a great deal about the wall and we had to rely on him to join us to translate the local guides. But their knowledge was sometimes limited.
Go for it!I've not got a head for heights, but coped OK with that. The food and people are wonderful.
Comfortable, friendly, ‘laid back’ hotel with great food – loved the generous provision of packed lunches as well as the evening meals. Very competent and knowledgeable local guides. Stunning walks and scenery well worth the challenge of the steep uphills!
Standing on the peak of Macondiu and slowly taking in the astounding 360 degree panorama of the Picos ranges.Taking a well earned lunch break on a high sunny meadow and hearing nothing but the sound of cow bells.Taking off my hot sweaty boots and feeling the lovely refreshing icy cold water on my feet as we picked our way across a faster than usual flowing river.
Victor - an absolute gem. Fantastic local knowledge personalised through his family connections. Excellent communication skills. Sensitive to the needs and varied abilities of the group. Hot on health and safety without belabouring it. I had complete confidence in him.
Be prepared for some challenging but rewarding walking. Check the dates on the trip notes as some weeks are upgraded from 'moderate' to 'challenging'. I didn't and got a bit more than I bargained for, but I'm told that even the 'moderate' rated weeks are still quite tough if you're not at your fittest and/or used to long, often steep uphill walks. The clue's in the name, really "Peaks and Gorges"!
An excellent trip for those who enjoy some exercise with the opportunity to celebrate each stage success with the odd tipple, plenty to see and do and with variety wildlife, wine, whales, wine gums. The scenery is fantastic and varied plenty of high speed down hill stretches after the odd climb a hidden gem. Local food was fantastic and plentiful 460 km in the saddle and I put on weight!!
Probably finally ticking whale watching off my list unfortunately the wind off the coast prevented the planned cage diving and trip to Robben Island. The final coast route into Cape Town caps of the trip longest day but it flies by
Excellent leader and driver always part of the group as well as doing the organisation, cooking and demonstrating patience with some of the groups "characters".
Local bikes were fine although they need some maintenance through the trip, bring a gel saddle and padded shorts to protect those piles
The walking and scenary in Majorca was fantastic, not maybe your first thought for a trekking holiday but having been on a few trekking holidays in the Alps it was well worth a trip here.
Not sure there was one, but just the variation in scenary from the mountains, the coastal walks and views and the quaint mountain villages. A night in a tradtional Majorcan farmhouse was definately memorable. The fresh orange juice and the picnics again things to rmemeber and recommend.
The leader was amazing. Very passionate and knowledgeable about all things Majorca. It was the first trip I had been on where the leader had been a local and their knowledge and love of the area was certainly something that set him apart from the others.
Yes check what grade the walking is and assess your abilities. I enjoyed the holiday and the people on the trip but most of them were surprised that it was a C grade walk and were not really prepared for the level of fitmess etc needed.