Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent! Tomás made our week, I couldn’t rate him more highly. 5*
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take poles, I did the level 5
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Top Trip! Picos de Europa Level 5
The family run hotel was perfectly located, clean, welcoming and personal service from the wonderful staff.
The food was great, so much on offer too. Couldn’t be faulted.
Leave your book behind as the days are exhilaratingly long!
The hiking was very varied, I went in July ‘24 and the flowers in the meadows and along all routes were stunning.
Tomas was our wonderful local guide, we were with him during his first year. This made no odds as he knew the location so well. Every view looked down on a village of one relative or another!
Try the local blue cheese , it’s delicious and the hotel stocks the award winning product produced by Tomás’ mum.
Costa Rica cycling holiday met all our expectations and more.
A fabulous cycling holiday – our first with Exodus and certainly not our last. So much to see and so well organised….well worth doing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Far too many magical and inspiring moments to list but my most memorable moment was standing in the warm pacific sea eating pineapple having just paddled up the mangrove river. The stay in the Botanical lodge was really interesting with a very informative guide and the trip to Tortuguero brilliant. But most inspiring of all was the abundance of wildlife and birds everywhere you looked.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roberto was just wonderful - he was funny and so informative about every part of Costa Rica we passed through. His enthusiasm was infectious and he was so knowledgable about the history, geography and wildlife of the country. His whole team were great - between them they were organised, friendly and made the whole holiday so easy.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The heat and humidity to take a few days to get used to. It is very hard to get anything dry so we ended up with a bag of rather wet clothes after two weeks!. There are some steeper climbs in the middle of the holiday but you can go at your own pace.
cycling vietnam
14 days of biking the beautiful country side and coastal side taking boat rides to great places overnight train ride to Hanoi meeting great people along the way and spending time with a bunch of fun cyclist
Most Inspirational Moment
being immersed in the cultural of the people
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very inspiring because of his love for his country and his job. He told us some great facts about the history of Vietnam and stops along the way. Our entire crew of bus driver bike mechanic and truck driver were remarkable . Loved the trip
Advice for Potential Travellers
JUST DO IT
A billiant ride along the coast
This cycling trip was an amazing way to see the region. The days before Amalifi we’re a great mix of seaside views, authentic food and rustic towns. There aren’t too many tourists around which is really nice. It feels like the real Italy. We then spent the last 3 days in Amalafi which although beautiful (and my reason for doing the trip), wasn’t as great as the inital days. You get used to the smaller towns and less people, so coming to Amalfi can feel like a bit of a shock. The cycling itself was good, some tough climbs, but worth the reward of the views you see. We did cycle in 30 degree with no cloud cover each day which made it challenging, but it was well managed by our tour leader giving us ample breaks and time for water. Overall it was a fantastic trip and one I very much enjoyed.
Brilliant
This was a superb birthday treat. The accommodation just lacked air conditioning, as it was so hot
Food good with excellent hosts. Scenery beautiful, with all that was promised.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the bears from the hide. Caterina was able to share her expert knowledge, and the bears did not disappoint
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sebi was an excellent leader . He shared so much information about the area and the history. He made assessments about the group and made sure that we were all comfortable with the pace, use of shade and rest . He spoke with all of us, so everyone felt included.l
Advice for Potential Travellers
Look at the weather forecast, it was much hotter than expected. Be aware of tics, I picked one up and hadn’t had the jabs.
A great small-group tour
There’s a lot packed in to the limited time. Each of the four countries has a different flavor. Each has a unique history, albeit with some commonalities. A fascinating introduction to geography and history.
Most Inspirational Moment
Soviet occupation and cold war histories, with personal experiences shared by our guide and each of the local city guides.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable, and obviously caring and responsible for the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go with this. See the Baltics (overview). The small group makes for a companionable tour
Cycle Brittany to Normandy
This trip was a very pleasant excursion across the French country side. We started riding just outside of Rennes where we followed paved and stone dust paths along a canal to the coast. We had a short ferry ride from Dinard to St. Malo and continued cycling north. The majority of our cycling was on quiet country roads through fields of wheat, corn and other crops. The trip notes do a reasonable overview of the trip suitable for planning purposes. The hotels were conveniently located near areas of interest and were comfortable. Some of these required substantial stair climbing. Hotel food was very good overall and of course, the coffee. Restaurant food – to die for.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our guide took us to several medieval churches at various locations along our route which were definitely worth the time. We also had an excellent guided historical tour at one of our stops. The American Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Canadian museum at Juno Beach and environs were worth the trip by themselves.
Thoughts on Group Leader
This was our fourth trip with Exodus. We have come to expect a certain level of expertise from our guides. Not only local knowledge, but also dealing with issues of group travel that invariably come up. Like the time I had a serious crash in India. We felt very fortunate that our trip leader - Yanni Brousset and his father mapped out and planned this trip. Nothing was over looked and attention was paid to the smallest detail. We had no problems whatsoever. We were also lucky that we had a small group. There were just 4 of us under Yanni's guidance. I feel we really got a lot of extra attention that we would not have had in a larger group. He helped us with menus, asking questions for us, answering our endless questions, his local and historical knowledge was extensive and he was just an absolute pleasure to be with. He also arranged our transportation back to the airport. We didn't have to deal with any of this. I think while Yanni was an excellent group leader that went above and beyond our expectations, he was really more of a host and ambassador. He provided a personal touch with so much that made this trip certainly one of the best we have been on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It was difficult to figure out, but you can go by train direct to Rennes from de Gaulle airport. Book early! Months early. Trains fill up quick. The trains are a challenge. Small narrow stairs and doors. Many hotels have limited elevator access to rooms. Don't fall into the 40 year tipping mindset. You will spent 50 plus euros for a nice meal for two. Tip like you would here. Don't be cheap. It's appreciated by them as our service workers do as well. Leave it on the table. And tip your group leader handsomely. They earn every penny. Most of all, have fun. It's a great experience.
Discover the Baltics
A thoroughly enjoyable, very varied and interesting holiday including the cities, countryside and seaside and an insight into the life and history of the people, a joy to see them flourishing in the freedom of independence.
Most Inspirational Moment
Exploring the amazing sights of the old town of Tallin, the city walls, narrow alleys and spectacular buildings, plus going on a submarine, icebreaker and minesweeper at the Maritime Museum - especially as we were easily able to walk there from the hotel. Also loved the fishermen’s village Altja, the chance to swim in the Baltic Sea at Jumala, fresh smoked fish on the Curonian Spit. Very impressed with the Hill of Crosses, daunted by the Cold War Museum and moved by the video of the Human Chain shown in the Upper Castle tower at Vilnius. Fascinating tour of Vilnius.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent in every way, friendly, well organised, very interesting and informative commentaries and tours, always ready to help meet anyone’s requests. Even produced a celebration cheesecake to share in the group on 4th July US Independence Day, as we had 3 Americans with us, a thoughtful touch!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Come ready to explore the Baltic States, mostly towns and cities driving through countryside with short visits to National Parks.
Exploring the Baltic States
An easy cycling trip exploring the 3 Baltic states, their capitals, countryside and beaches, as well as gaining a good understanding of their social, political and historical background up to the present day.
Most Inspirational Moment
Not a moment but a week long growing admiration for the peoples of all 3 states who have fought over centuries to keep their separate cultures, languages and political/national identities. Excellent high quality food, cleanliness and quietness.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent leader, knowledgeable about all 3 countries, very well organised, thoughtful of everyone's needs and enjoyment. She definitely went the extra mile to make it a most enjoyable trip for everyone - with a wide range of ages and countries.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't go if your main aim is to do a lot of fast cycling . Do go if you want to see and learn about Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and if you are a road cyclist try a heavier bike out first.
More than just a holiday
A great trip, a journey into the history of the Baltics. Never a dull moment with opportunity to walk in the countryside of four countries
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to answer as there were many: the occupation museum in Riga, walking barefoot along the miles of clean white sand on the Bay of Riga. Visiting the nuclear bunker in Lithuania. The amazing self sufficient farmer/vineyard in Latvia. Hotel Viru and the KGB museum in Tallin. The list goes on! Memorable but perhaps not inspiring was the never ending icecream machine on the Estonian ferry
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius was excellent and worked hard to ensure we enjoyed our time. He was also very entertaining and thought provoking on the longer bus journeys.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go! Don’t expect a restful time, it is full on but it will deliver a very memorable trip into the history and culture of the Baltics. Meals are not cheap … so budget this in before you go. Do take the insect repellent!