Most Inspirational Moment
Being with others
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michaele was enthusiastic and I enjoyed his leadership and company
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take water shoes
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A Very enjoyable week.
It was very hot in the week I just did this holiday but nonethrless it was great.
A fantastic trip
I’ve now done this trip two times and both experiences were fantastic. The wildlife is exceptional – an incredible number of elephants, lions, leopards (the first time we saw 12, this time we saw three mating), wild dogs, hyenas, masses of antelope, even a serval. The list could go on. Botswana’s low density tourism means that even in the major reserves you never feel surrounded by other people and most of the time the group is on its own.
Both times I did the camping departure which has the inevitable discomforts of camping but repays with the extraordinary experience of being out in the bush. The camping team were fantastic and couldn’t have done more to make sure we had a great time.
Most Inspirational Moment
Actually so many but Victoria Falls at sunrise (definitely worth the 5.30am wake up to have the place to yourself), seeing leopards mating and the elemental feel of being out in the bush were all incredible.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brian was outstanding. Hugely experienced, he was a bottomless mine of information and also very funny and adept at managing the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Especially in July it gets really cold during the night and in the morning. Be prepared to wrap up warm. Credit cards were more widely welcomed than we expected.
TTI: Walks of the Baltics and Finland
We had a brilliant trip in July seeing the wonderful Baltic countries. The weather was very kind, the group and our guide wonderful. We all learnt so much about the hard and dramatic history the Baltic countries have experienced and their hard won independence.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention but real highlights were the Cold War museum (Lithuania) and the optional tour of the Occupational Museum in Riga. Beautiful walks in Latvia and Estonia.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Andrius was brilliant and a great guide for Vilnius. He worked hard at making everything go smoothly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do see the Baltics…
Absolutely wonderful!
I had a wonderful trip to Romania with Exodus. I would highly recommend this trip, it was great fun and very insightful. Overall an absolutely fantastic adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit to the bear sanctuary was very interesting and humbling.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was fantastic. He was clearly very passionate about his country, and was extremely well-organised. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and he was clearly very well-prepared.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you suffer from hayfever take some antihistamines with you. The pollen count can get very high in the meadows in summer.
Absolutely Stunning
Pictures don’t capture the unreal beauty of this trip! I took them anyway but by our last hiking day I was in tears from the accomplishment, the energy of our group, and the beauty of the valley and mountains. This is a trip of a lifetime!
I always felt I was pretty active but this trip challenged me in ways I wasn’t sure I could finish, but am so happy to say I DID! We left smiles, tears, and friendships in the mountains. Just an incredible experience and our guide, Marià, is a beast who was turning around to do it all over again in 2 days! Absolutely impressive and he was an incredible guide that kept us motivated, safe, and smiling. Only a few Spanish minutes till the top.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our last hiking day when we hit the first hut I was in tears. It was a crystal clear day, the paraglides were out, the flowers were blooming, people were smiling, it was surreal to have so much beauty all around.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marià
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring gear you’ll need to be comfortable. Training is important but tenacity takes you where training didn’t. We had folks in our group who barely trained and killed it! I felt ready for each day but having gear to be comfortable in layers was key.
Breathtaking
The scenery in the Chamonix valley is stunning and this trip is well named as it certainly highlighted the highlights. Our group stayed in Chalet Chapula and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts or chalet companions.
Laura and Gonzalo provided us with excellent meals every day and were very approachable and helpful. Les Houches is a busy but laid back area of Chamonix and a great location to start our walks from.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every day was different and presented us with stunning views throughout the hikes but the lunch stop on L'Aiguillette des Posettes was breathtaking with views towards Switzerland.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adrian was a fantastic leader with a brilliant sense of humour and a great rapport with everyone in our group. His knowledge of the routes and his repartee as we walked was a joy.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Mer de Glace is a fantastic option on the free day and well worth the cost of the short train journey up from Chamonix.
Costa Rica Cycle tour
Fantastic trip Grest support team especially tour leader Tirelessly helpful and
Most Inspirational Moment
High mountain lodges with spectacular flora and fauna
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant, knowledgeable kind and careful
Advice for Potential Travellers
Worth signing up if you can manage the heat and a few steep hills . Amazing scenery and wildlife Hotels and Lodges very good quality and in beautiful locations with some spectacular views
Romania
Very lovely holiday, everything went smoothly, the hotel was very comfy, the food good and the hosts were very helpful. The walks were quite challenging, for the grade and as the weather was hot, but our guide was great at finding shady spots for us! The group got on well together.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of a clamber up the rocks and seeing the views! Waking up in the morning to the sound of the cow bell!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Couldn't have been better...knows the area really well, was very friendly and kept an eye out for everyone. Organised everything very well and was always there to help, answer any queries etc. He was key to making the holiday so enjoyable
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't be fooled by the grading, all the walks are hilly as the area is itself very hilly
Great trek, super guide, mixed hotels
This trip shows you the varied aspects of Madeira’s beauty.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunrise above the clouds
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bruno was excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Madeira's weather is very changeable -pack layers.
Challenging but oh so very Rewarding
There may be an easier way to see Machu Picchu, but I don’t think there is a better way! The local team , led by Edwin, were absolute legends – 100% professional throughout, and took the very best care of us. I remain in awe of how head porter Roger and his team did everything we did (but carrying an entire campsite and in a faction of the time!) and chef Roberto is a magician for producing restaurant standard meals in remote mountain locations! The trek was certainly hard in places – but not excessive – and it was a truly special and rewarding way to see this iconic location (with added bonuses of the sacred valley at the start and being able to see Machu Picchu twice at the end – once when you descend from the trek and again, in more leisure, the following morning).
Most Inspirational Moment
The feeling of achievement for cresting the peaks on days 2 and 3 of the trek will stay with me - and the first views of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate are something very special.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader Edwin was the jewel in this trip’s crown - experienced, skilled, professional and spiritual, he did an amazing job getting our group up and down the mountain in good spirits - and ensured we got the absolute most out of all aspects of this trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
2nd trek day in particular is a challenge - amazing sense of achievement, but climbing +/-800m when already at altitudes >3,000m was no easy ride. Walking poles are an absolute must (perhaps even more for the steep descents than the climbs). Campsites offer breathtaking views - and a unique experience - but are very basic (so pack/prepare accordingly). Follow the advice on layering - we experienced everything from literally frozen nights/mornings to the kind of intense sun you only get at altitudes.