Most Inspirational Moment
The cycling
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Highly organised- so no waiting around . Very safety conscious. Extreemely caring
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CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Gr3eat cycling, breathtaking scenery, extemely well organised, good company
EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES
A strenuous but well-worth trek encompassing two spectacular and incredibly diverse valleys, encompassing two summits, a high pass and culminating in the trek to Everest Base Camp for close up views of the highest mountain in the world (when its not hidden behind the Lho La ridge).
Most Inspirational Moment
There are far too many to choose from, from the first proper sighting of everest through the tree-line heading up to Namche Bazaar, the crystal clear Gokyo lakes and the stunning cloud-strewn views from the top of Gokyo Ri, the sheer satisfaction in having reached the top of the demanding and icy Cho La Pass, the final trek towards the edge of the Khumbu icefall and discovering the vast tent city of Base Camp, the unrivalled views of the highest mountains on earth from the top of Kala Patthar....
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jangbu Sherpa displayed tremendous knowledge of the valleys as we ascended higher up, he spent most of the time looking after the slower ones of the group and making sure they made it to the next lodge but he was sometimes reluctant from mingling with our group, we dont bite honestly!Our assistant guide Nima was always chirpy and full of enthusiasm and often led the group during the day's trekking. Singing and dancing his way up the mountain he also got us out of bed in the morning with cups of tea and was our 'waiter' of an evening in the teahouses.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trek is not to be underestimated, its a long haul and you have to be in good fitness and good health to really enjoy it or you will struggle with it. Dont skimp on the decent gear, particularly warm clothes for the early starts and when the weather turns (as it usually does in the afternoon). The many days spent at high altitude does have some effect on you, be it a loss of appetite or trouble sleeping and these are to be expected in even the fittest of you, altitude can affect anyone. The Cho La pass in particular is a definate challenge involving alot of scrambling, fairly exposed sections and the glacial travel which is often uneven and slippery underfoot unless you have full crampons on your boots. Care is to be taken on this section as its a long day and you can easily lose concentration.
TUSCANY: CYCLE SIENA & CHIANTI
I enjoyed myself so much that I must book another trip quickly! Everybody was great, really kind and supportive and our tour leader was amazing, Rudy worked 24/7 to make sure everyone’s needs were catered for and gave nothing less than his honest opinion! A very memorable trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
There were lots of moments especially in the first few days when i realised I would be fitter once the trip was over, how amazing the scenery was, the food was delicious and I especially enjoyed the preseco!!! The atmosphere between everyone made the trip even better! The entire trip was an inspirational moment!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rudy set such a high standard that i'm wondering if any other group leader will live up to it! I suppose I should book another trip to find out! Rudy took care of everyone and went beyond the usual call of duty to attend to everyone's particular needs! All of us apprieciated the effort he put it to making our trip the best ever!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just book and go with the flow! You won't regret it!
THE AMALFI COAST
A fantastic walking holiday in a beautiful part of Italy with an amazing guide, Liz and great company.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved all the walks especially the Walk of the Gods and our trip to Ravello on our free day. Lovely gardens and the lunch was so good at Villa Maria. Hotel staff at 2 Torri so helpful and friendly.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Liz, our group leader was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly making the holiday a great experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a few hills, but the views are worth the effort.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
An excellent week with first class guide and helpers. Very good itinery from begining to end. Cannot suggest making any changes at all.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every day was inspirational!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely brilliant!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go on the week in Jordan trip.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
What an amazing experience ! I’ve been home for a couple of weeks now and am still brimming over with enthusiasm about the trek. Certainly not a walk in the park, but with the support of our incredible Exodus crew and encouragement from fellow trekkers was thrilled to make it to Base Camp ! What started for me as a "50th birthday bucket list trip", turned into a truly enriching , dare I say life changing experience. Exodus really knows what they are doing in Nepal – I always felt well cared for, informed and supported. I was also impressed by how well Exodus supports the local communities. You could sense the shared respect between our leader, Sidar, Sherpa’s, and lodge owners. My co- travelers were another reason this trek was so special. Maybe it was luck or perhaps our shared interest of Everest, but found traveling with this particular group really enhanced the experience. Just an amazing bunch !The highlight for me, was the two nights we spent right at base camp – quite a thrill to be amongst the expedition teams as they prepared to summit. My advice to potential travellers – go for it ! Prepare with as many practice walks as possible (including up and down hill), and invest in some good hiking boots and poles, but think one foot just starts to follow the other almost automatically as you anticipate what lays ahead. Can’t wait to travel with Exodus again and as a travel agent will certainly be recommending them to clients.
ANCIENT & MODERN JAPAN
I really enjoyed visiting this fascinating country. There were many new impressions and images. Japan is quite different to the other countries in Asia that I have visited so far. What I missed on the trip was a view from the inside. Although our tour guide was very capable, efficient and helpful, I was disappointed that we did not have a Japanese guide or at least someone who spoke the language well. That is something I have always valued highly on other Exodus trips.
Most Inspirational Moment
This is a difficult question, as there were many inspirational moments: the wonderful gardens, staying in a ryokan and having a communal hot bath, the impressive Matsumoto castle with a view over the Japanese Alps, the snow monkeys, the bullet train and of course the cherry blossoms, of which there were many!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was efficient and well organised. We had plenty of information for our free time and everything ran very smoothly. Suzy was approachable and helpful and did her best to make it a successful tour.On the downside, I would have appreciated more insight into Japanese society and culture from an "insider", either a Japanese or someone who had lived there for some time and spoke the language well. We spent a few days in Japan after the trip with someone who is living there and learned so much more about the country and went to interesting places where tourists who can't speak Japanese would not have been able to go.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be open to new experiences, try unfamiliar foods and take a dictionary. Not so many people speak English. If you ask a Japanese for information or advice, be prepared to wait, as they will often go in search of an answer or someone who speaks English. We found the Japanese in general very courteous and helpful, always ready to assist us "gaijin".Be prepared for a lot of walking, take good walking shoes.
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
A totally unique place. The Cachalote crew were amazing and did everything they could to make the journey very special. Our guide, David was the same and full of knowledge about every aspect of the islands and the wildlife. We had many interesting encounters, seeing a swallow tailed gull hatching her chick from its egg, two iguanas fighting, waved albatross walking along the path towards us, then others flying so close over our heads we could have reached out and touched them. Every morning we were filled with excitement as to what the day held, and were never disappointed.
Most Inspirational Moment
See the comment above.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Enthusiastic, kind and extremely knowledgeable. It was obvious that he loved the islands and wanted to share his enjoyment with us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a specially insulated water bottle to keep the water cool as it does get warm when walking around on the islands and in the high temperatures. A hiking stick could be useful on some of the terrain. A telephoto lens is handy for capturing the birds in flight, but all the wildlife is so close that a compact camera is adequate.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
We had a week in Jordan at the end of April with Khaled as our guide, he was excellent, amusing, informative and gave us an insight into ‘real’ life in Jordan. The holiday did "exactly as it said on the tin" and was wonderful. Throughout the week we were given choices about where and when to eat and how long we’d like to spend as free time, everything went well and there were no hold ups or disasters.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the differences in the countryside travelling the length of the country and hearing about how people live.Petra of course.Snorkelling alongside the coral reef in Aquaba from a boat.Stopping for a tea break alongside 'the grand canyon' in the rift valley. The desert at Wadi Rum.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khaled was wonderful - he was everything anyone would want in a guide without being too bossy or in your face. He kept us all happy and amused, stopped at interesting and novel places maybe not on ALL tourist routes.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it !
EVEREST BASE CAMP
Exhilirating, challenging and soul searching, Exodus provide the complete package.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every day was new and challenging, all wrapped up in an atmosphere of can do will do. Getting to base Camp and beyond was breathtaking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shailesh, so knowledgable, informed and helpful, everything done with real professionalism yet a sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ensure walking boots are not new/relatively new. Ensure sleeping bag is suitable for the cold climate and always know the end point is beyond your wildest dreams.