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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed February 2012

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

A spectacular way to enjoy winter walking, fun in the snow and superb mountain scenery in good company.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gluhwein!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Karl, was a very entertaining, knowledgeable and trustworthy leader. “Shall we stroll on?” he would say.On our final day, walking to the summit of Monte Piano, ‘stroll’ became ‘trudge’. Like other days, the effort was worthwhile for the magnificent views.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Snowshoeing is not difficult, and the grade ‘moderate’ is an accurate description. Worry not: if you’re an average hill-walker you can do this.There were 5 – 6 hours of leisurely walking every day, and plenty of stops for stories recounted by KarlThe Hotel Adler is everything it says on the tin: a gem with all facilities as described with helpful and welcoming staff. Stuff yourself at breakfast, and you won’t finish the packed lunch provided, but you will be ready to enjoy a 4/5 course evening meal – all of which were worthy of presentation on TV cooking programmes.

Reviewed February 2012

ANTARCTIC EXPLORER

Exodus and Quark had the perfect recipe for the adventure of a lifetime. Helpful and efficient pre-trip planning. The Vavilov, a great vessel for the expedition that was immaculate and had a very accommodating crew. An outstanding knowledgeable and friendly Expedition Team with an inspirational leader who always wanted to go the extra mile to make it happen. A very varied, educational, exciting and memorable itinerary – with an abundance of spectacular scenery and exceptional wildlife sightings. The informality onboard and the friendliness of the 97 passengers who represented 17 different countries was so enjoyable.Beat that!

Most Inspirational Moment

Back onboard after our trip ashore at Petermann Island, when a vast pod of Killer Whales surfaced and were coming straight for the ship. The action was absolutely enthralling. The pod eventually went under the vessel, resurfaced on the portside, then headed straight for Chris who was returning to ship in his Zodiac with the Kayaks. Camcorder footage to die for ! During our Zodiac cruise around Neko Harbour we were lucky enough to see a group of six penguins sequentially dive from a snow covered hill into the water below. Their expressions and movements were hilarious.The scenery and tranquility of the sail from Ardvord bay to Danco Island was breathtaking, and the views from the hills above Paradise Harbour and Neko Harbour were memorable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

To say that "Woody" made this trip is not an exaggeration, and I know 96 passengers who were of the same opinion.His leadership skills were awesome. In addition to always being pleasant, friendly and helpful, his boundless enthusiasm, energy and humour were truly infectious.The smooth running of the expedition did not happen by accident. It was the result of a great deal of hard work, planning and improvisation with great attaention to detail."Woody" and his team made it all happen and it was a privilege to have him as our leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are considering making a trip to Antarctica, do not hesitate. Do it, you will not be disapointed. Quite a lot of money, but worth every penny, and more. . .Based on our experience we would not hesitate in recommending Exodus Travel and we hope to work with them again.We are in our 60s and have been lucky enough to enjoy some pretty special experiences including the Wildebeest crossing in the Masai Mara, Sperm Whales and Dolphins in New Zealand, and Grizzlies gorging at the end of the Salmon Run in Northern British Columbia, but for us, Antarctica is number one so far.

Reviewed February 2012

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

First time to Morocco and what a fabulous way to expeirence this beautiful country. The Mountains (Atlas and anit-Atlas) are breathtaking in more ways that one and it was a real treat to be able to ride up them and down them for a week! A really tough ride for me personally – so many relentless climbs but great to get really fit to prepare for it

Most Inspirational Moment

Mountains and panoramic views were the memory I will keep with me for a lifetime

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andy McKee was a very effiicent, friendly and capable leader. He ensured everyone was looked after and acted as an excellent motivation to get us all up the hills. Well done Andy!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes! If you are going on the February trip prepare to be cold ! I needed fingered gloves, body warmers, ear covers, neck covers and full length warm leggings are essential. Its cold in the mountains and some mornings we were riding over frozen puddles which can illustrate the starting out temperature. Also the hotel on Day 2 has no heating at all so ensure you have hats and gloves and a warm coat for that one. Hotels after Day 2 improve immensley, including a palace and the most stunning central hotel in Essouria. Also be prepared for lack of alcohol (most nights this is not available at all) and very healthy eating - fantastic way to get fit!

Reviewed February 2012

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

A wonderful week learning to cross country ski in a beautiful location with great food and accommodation, great company and a fantastic group leader

Most Inspirational Moment

Over breakfast on the last day I thought I was ready to go home, having had a great week but feeling tired. However, everything I had learnt that week finally came together and I had a fantastic day skiing. That evening I wished I was staying another week!Seeing everyone in our beginners group fastly improve by the end of the week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

David Davies was a brilliant group leader. He had the combination of being a great skiier and a great teacher. Luckily for me, he had more confidence in me than I did and ensured I persevered with snowploughing down hills until I finally managed to control myself! He knows the best places to ski and stop for refreshments and can then entertain everyone with some very funny stories.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of layers because you soon warm up when cross country skiing. To relieve aches and pains, make use of the sauna but also take some Deep Heat, it really helps.

Reviewed February 2012

UNDISCOVERED ATLAS

Great weeks walking in beautiful surroundings

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say really its was all great- each day the walks were great with stunning views and just enough challenge

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lachen was very friendly personable and knowleable - a great ambassador for his country

Advice for Potential Travellers

It gets very cold at night in February! My 3 season sleeping bag was not up to the job. I had two pairs of thermal underwear and a down jacket over the sleeping bag too. One girl left her daypack in the food tent overnight and her camel pack froze! Take ear plugs as each camp seemed to come with howling dogs and don't forget a head torch. You will need lots of wet wipes and toilet paper as you really are wild camping!

Reviewed February 2012

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, but felt a couple of the walks were a bit short. We are quite fit and do a lot of hillwalking at home and found the ‘B’ grade walks easy. When we go snowshoeing again we will do a ‘C’ grade. The scenery was spectacular and the area is well worth visiting. Hotel Adler was an excellent place to stay.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Monte Piano - views were stunning but it was very cold - approx -20.Sitting outside a pension in the middle of a walk with blankets wrapped around our legs, eating Kaiserchmarren and drinking hot chocolate with rum and looking at stunning scenery - excellent

Thoughts on Group Leader

Karl was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly but could tell some 'tall' stories!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wear several layers of clothing - it can be extremely cold at the tops of hills.There are no tea/coffee facilities in the hotel rooms - we took our own kettle and made up flasks for the walksUse the swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna etc after the walks - helps with achy, tired musclesThe hotel was very good at catering for any special dietary needs and all the meals were excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly

Reviewed February 2012

CYCLE KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA

This was the best trip that we have taken! Great company in the group, the ‘A Team’ of guides, access to the real sights, sounds, food and people of an incredible country……and cold Kingfisher and non stop curry. What more could you want?

Most Inspirational Moment

This is impossible because there was something every day that trumped the day before. The National Park (we saw a tiger 30' away and wild elephants...the young bull charging the bus was great (no we don't refer to Safi!). The ride through the national park and arrival at Wild Haven (could have stayed for several months there!). Guruvayor and the temple. The boat trip through the backwaters! In all of this was the joy of being welcomed so warmly by everyone we came across.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Safi was fantastic. Really good leadership skills, great english (made us laugh alot) he was intersting to talk to and really well informed. The trip was smoother than smooth (all that constant ringing ahead while cycling). Safi rode the front but constantly checked that the group were OK). Mention here to for Shebu (the best support driver in the sub continent and a nicer person would be difficult to meet). And last but not least Vipin who rode the rear (except for an attempt at the record for cycling Ooty!).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't bother with water bottles as the endless supply of water was faultless. Take a travel washing line.

Reviewed February 2012

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

This was my first trip with Exodus and I was not disappointed. Excellent accomodation, food, guides and company the holiday concentrated on the basic criteria wildlife in it's native environment.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many highlights with wonderul sunrises, sunsets, stunning wildlife with excellent commentary by the guides and of course the excellent company of the others in the group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both guides were extremly imformative and kept us on schedule but allowing the group to set the pace when possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The visa cost is now $50 and it can be a lenghty process getting it at the airport. The balloon trip is well worth doing as it incorporated a personal game drive back to camp as well as the champagne breakfast so you don't feel that you are missing out on any game drives.

Reviewed February 2012

MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB

This deserves the challenging rating The notes aren’t correct you spend three nights at 3200m You ascend 1200m on the first ascent but don’t lose 900m as the trip notes sayOther wise they are OK So it is a night in Marrakech, a night at arounf 2000m, 3 nights at 3200m, then in revers a night at 2000m and a night bak in Marrakech I normally do circular walks – however this works given the terrain – one way in one way outLocala told me it looks most beautiful at the end of June early July – well it looked stunning in winter and it was great winter walking

Most Inspirational Moment

seeing the ranges of mountains beyond - I don't know why but I though it was going to be desert - the region is far more mountainous than I had realised

Thoughts on Group Leader

The team leader (Mohamed) the porters, cook, and abdullah (guide0 were all fantastic - wish i could have them on every trek!It is worth brushing up your french for when explanations in english don't quite work

Advice for Potential Travellers

The kit bag is a single trip bag - most failed at one end if the big handle was used - the bag is not ergonomically designed - a ruck sack is better...That said I am going to use the kit bag t store old gear because its shapes means it uses space efficiently in storageUse exodus - they use local guides and leaders with an abundance of knowledge - I don't think a question went unanswered...Haggle in the souks - don't pay the first thing they ask for - if you wouldn't pay 50% of where they start walk away - your best haggling is unlikleyt to get you much better than 50%Don't eat in the square when they are warming up yesterday's left oversBeware that everyone that approaches you is likley to want money from you - its not your charm...

Reviewed February 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

A brilliant trip which was well planned, Dahn was an excellent guide who knew the best places to eat, drink and shop.The trip was hectic and none stop but we crammed so much into two weeks I would not have changed anything.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was inspirational, each day was as good as the next, bathing in the sea before lunch on the beach at Dai Lanh was brilliant as were the tunnels at Cui Chi, the Victoria Spa resort was like paradise after a hard day cycling and managing to cycle the whole of the Hai Van Pass was a blast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant he made the trip, he was funny and friendly with a great deal of knowledge, he had contacts in every city and we ate at some brilliant restaurants which he had arranged.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take warm clothes for Hanoi, dont overpack as you never get to unpack your case make sure you have plenty of clean cycling clothes, there are laundry days but you get very dirty from the roads.

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