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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed September 2011

LADAKH: THE MARKHA VALLEY

A fantastic area and great walking with views changing all the time . The colours have to be seen to be believed . Be prepared to wade across rivers ( with plenty of support )Great support staff nothing too much trouble .

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the view of Kang Yangtse from above Nimerling . Well worth the effort of the optional walk from camp .There were amazing views from the top of both high passes .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was great and gave us so much information about the area and the people and lots of information about Buddism . She always made sure everyone was well first thing in the morning and looked after us all throughout the day .

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to walk in a little populated area then do this trip . You will be at altitude so take it easy in Leh and drink lots of water .

Reviewed September 2011

CLASSIC DOLOMITES

A totally enjoyable week in the Dolomites with great company and a simply fantastic leader!

Most Inspirational Moment

The true story of the Giant Marmots gold.. told with all seriousness by our leader at Pragser Wildsee.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic - informative, knowledgable, entertaining - the complete package!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles might be advisable...

Reviewed September 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Wonderful trip- trip of a lifetime. Our group worked well together, despite a wide range of ages( 16 – 60).The participatory aspect made one feel one was contributing to the experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many of different kinds! Seeing the lepoard in its tree with its kill, an antelope, on the next branch. A cheetah trotting across the plains. Lions with their coats stained red from a recent kill. The colours of the birds. Visiting a medical clinic offering free health care to the local Masai

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chris was superb - extremely knowledgeable and very ready to share his knowledge with all of us. Equally willing to help us spot birds. A wonderful sense of humour shared by all 3 staff - especially when the hyena ran off with the bin!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Head torch is essential. The sleeping mats provided were exceptional - we had taken extra air beds but never needed them. Heed the warnings about cold nights - they are cold! remember it can rain! Hot showers do not always materialise.

Reviewed September 2011

TOUR DU MONT BLANC

Despite incorrect information regarding car parking in Chamonix, the trip itself was a great experience, thanks to the group leader. Mine wasn’t the only experience in the group of admin problems and incorrect information, I’ll let the others comment on that.

Most Inspirational Moment

The final day up to Lake Blanc was amazing and a wonderful experience. The views were stunning and the weather and company perfect.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Graham Hickman has a love for the mountains and a passion to share it that is obvious to everyone. His knowledge, wit and experience, together with a few little extra trips thrown in made this a special trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, double check everything you get told by the admin team, unfortunately the opinion of their accuracy was not high!

Reviewed September 2011

THE AMALFI COAST

A fabulous holiday and very well organised. The hotel was lovely, very clean and the food exceptional. The walking was spectacular with stunning views.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved all of the walking, expecially the trip to Mount Vesuvius. Took the additional trip to walk the rim which was unbelievable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader, Albert, was very knowledgable and everything ran smoothly. He briefed us each evening with the agenda, pick up times etc for the next day. He had a great sense of humour and made the walks very enjoyable. He knew some great places to eat and drink in Amalfi also.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For this particular holiday it is important to have a good pair of walking shoes. Also a micro towel would be good to take as we end a few of the walks on the beach. Saves taking a bulky beach towel with you on the walks. Most of the walks are around 9k, so not too far but there is quite a lot of climbing up and walking down, so if you have troublesome knees some walking poles would be beneficial!

Reviewed September 2011

KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA

A great ‘holiday’! Although some would argue that a holiday is lying on a beach!!

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to pinpoint any one inspirational moment, it was all good! Maybe seeing the Indian Ocean for the first time. The houseboat was a lovely way to relax as well, with some stunning scenery. The landscape and people were fabulous - there always was something interesting to look at. Varkala was a great place to end on as well.

Thoughts on Group Leader

All of them were very good. Shibu was excellent company on the day I was ill (due to a massive cold, not 'Delhi Belly'! and both Saffi and Joseph were excellent cyclists. Joseph in particular was very kind and patient!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be relatively fit....it is easy to think that this is a holiday, how tough can it be?...It wasn't that difficult and I don't cycle regularly, but I couldn't have done it without gym/spin sessions etc. Even with that, I didn't bother cycling up Ooty Hill...gave it a go and then ended up walking, which was a slightly easier option! Be prepared to chat to people as you are cycling, especially motorcyclists...and the endless kids!

Reviewed September 2011

THE AMALFI COAST

A great walking holiday in a fantastic part of the work with great food!

Most Inspirational Moment

Most inspirational aspect of the holiay was just how much walking we did during the week. Looking back it feels like I've been away for much longer.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very experienced, patient.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is alot of stairs!!!

Reviewed September 2011

What an adventure!

A fantastic experience, and a great way to see the country…and what a fascinating place!

Most Inspirational Moment

I'm not the best cyclist in the world, far from it. So I think, for me, I achieved a lot of cycling...which was very inspirational because I wanted to do more.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was fab! He certainly knew his stuff and was like a walk in encyclopaedia to Cuba!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep your eyes on everything! The roads can be quite uneven! Bring lots of antihistamines...the mosquitos certainly get ya! When you're cycling, all you need is a camera and a little bit of sun cream on you, you can leave your day pack on the coach because the coach is always with you. So just a little bum bag is sufficient. Museli bars....I brought some with me which were great for a little snack. You do get lots of fruit and snacks when you stop but I found a muesli bar a day gave me a bit more energy!

Reviewed September 2011

THE INCA TRAIL

Really good trip, well organised, guides were well informed, porters extremely helpful and we were really lucky with the group of people. Trekking was very demanding and normal altitude problems (headaches, loss of appetite) but no more than expected and no complaining by the group. Scenery was great, not much animal or bird life to mention but Inca ruins were stunning. Machu Picchu surpassed all expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

Macchu Picchu surpassed all expectations. I could have spent much longer there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader (Flamina) and the assistant leader (David) were excellent. Knowlegeable not just about Inca history and artefacts but also the local flora and other subjects. I was also impressed by the cooks and the porters. I couldn't do justice to the food, one of the effects of altitude is loss of appetite, but in very restricted conditions the cooks produced wholesome food which with limited tableware they made a real effort to present well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Inca Trail is physically very demanding, possibly the most demanding activity some peaople will ever do. The camping and toilet facilities are also basic. If you are prepared to accept a little (possibly a lot) of discomfort this is a very rewarding holiday.

Reviewed September 2011

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

This was an excellent trip for hikers who do not have 2 weeks to do the complete Tour de Mont Blanc. The mountain views were fantastic. The food was hearty home cooking.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing France, Switzerland, and Italy at the same time from a mountain top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Oliver was a great guide who had excellent knowledge of the history and culture of the region. I was very safety conscious and did a good job arranging for evacuation of a member of our party who became ill at a mountain top. His jokes received mixed reviews but overall he was great in setting a positive mood to the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Trekking poles are essential.

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