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Reviewed January 2012
CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA
This was a fantastic trip with a huge variety of scenery and challenges. As a reasonable cyclist however not a true fanatic I really enjoyed this holiday. Having been with Peter our guide in Kerala, I travelled again with 2 friends who also had a great time. Our group was good fun and supportive of each others abilities.
Most Inspirational Moment
Lots of great days and whilst I chose to go on the train to Nuara Elia we enjoyed a fantastic experience with the locals. I was delighted to be there to welcome many of the group back from an amazing challenge.There are many other fab cycling days including the down hill day of supreb views from Ella, to make in time to watch the Rugby World Cup final over a few beers!! Chasing home from mad rainstorm, along the lakeside was also a great experience! Whale watching trip is also a must!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter and his team ( AK and Kasun) were excellent and extremely supportive.At no point do you need to ask for anything as we were always well catered for.Having been with Peter in Kerela, I would recommend any trip that he and his team guide, as we have had 2 very good experiences.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You do need rain gear, though it was a lot of fun in the muddy back lanes!
Reviewed January 2012
A Perfect* Week
I had an awesome time in Finland, the basecamp staff are brilliant, the location is wonderful, the food is great, everything is well organised, I really couldn’t fault anything.*Unfortunately the Northern Lights were a no show all week, but even so, when you get a clear night, the amount of stars on show is really something else.
Advice for Potential Travellers
*All* equipment and clothes are provided at Basement, only casual wear for evenings is required. Taking a game or two for the evenings is a good idea.
Reviewed January 2012
CYCLING CUBA
Cuba was a beautiful country, and a great place to cycle – there is very little traffic, and the local drivers are very considerate to cyclists (the occasional tourist hire car was less thoughtful).
Most Inspirational Moment
The toughest cycling day was also one of the best. It was nothing like as horrendously tough as I'd been expecting after the description our group leader had given, but it was certainly a long slog. The final, off road stretch was probably my favourite bit of cycling on the whole trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose was great, extremely knowledge and very enthusiastic to tell us about his country. The drivers/cycle mechanics were really friendly and helpful too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take cash - ATMs are few and far between.
Reviewed January 2012
A WEEK IN JORDAN
A great week full of varied activities, amazing sights, fantastic food and wonderful local people. Great guide could not have done more to accomodate the whole groups needs. I would happily go back to Jordan to spend more time hiking.
Most Inspirational Moment
Ascending to the top of Aarons Tomb for 360 degree views as far as the eye could see. This was an optional hike but the whole Petra area is a real highlight.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khaled - Wonderful, warm, intelligent, humorous, well educated confident and capable. A genuinely nice bloke.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Veggie heaven - mezze is amazing! Don't worry about the "Arab spring" - you will be safer in Jordan than you are in the uk. Be prepared for low water pressure in the hotel showers, but it is a desert country after all! The two full days spent in Petra are the really great advantage of this particular tour. Ive talked to people who have been to Petra with other tour operators and they have not had the experience that we did!
Reviewed January 2012
CARPATHIAN CULTURE AND WILDLIFE
A hidden gem of Europe.
Most Inspirational Moment
Wow our hostess Katerina was a pretty inspirational woman, speaks 3 languages, runs a guest house in a national park, and has been at the forefront of animal (particularly European Brown Bear) protection and conservation in the Carpathian region.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cosmin Dan was a great leader, with imense knowledge and love for his surroundings.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will be going up and down Mountains, so definately a reasonable level of fitness needed however Cosmin was very good at breaking often and making sure everyone caught up. If I did this trip again I would take just Romanian Lei with me and not bother with ATMs or taking Euro's as you dont need an awful lot money, unless you are a serial souvenier hunter!!
Reviewed January 2012
MT TOUBKAL CLIMB
Loved the Atlas mountains, especially the Mt Ouanalrim trek. Guide was fantastic, maintained a steady pace and was very knowledgeable. Not as challenging as i was expecting. Am now addicted to Moroccan mint tea!
Most Inspirational Moment
The Mt Ounankrim climb was much more interesting than Toubkal, the views from the summit were amazing and there was no one else there to share them with.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mohammed was a great guide. We were amazed that he was able to be so energetic whilst fasting for Ramadan.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Watch out in Marrakech, we were short changed by a market trader but were distracted by someone else so by the time we noticed it was too late to complain.
Reviewed January 2012
EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES
The trek from beginning to end was an amazing experience made all the better for Exedus’s usual attention to detail and superb organisation. This is a challenging but really superb trek which anyone with a willingness to stretch themself can do.
Most Inspirational Moment
Almost too many to list but seeing Everest for the first time, the sun breaking through at Gokyo after a day walking in a blizzard, the views from Gokyo Ri and Cho La and making it to Base Camp will stay with me for many years to come.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lapka was an excellent leader. He was friendly, approachable and totally professional. His sense of fun made even the hardest of days enjoyable as did the rest of his team. They were all so encouraging and enthusiastic there was never any doubt we would all make the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want to see Everest and trek to Base Camp then I would recommend Gokyo as a more challenging but satifying alternative to the straight Base Camp trek. The route to Gokyo is quieter and the views from Gokyo Ri and the climb over Cho La are a never to be forgotten experience. Get yourself reasonably fit before you go, follow the advice of the Exodus guides, drink plenty, keep the pace steady and have a great time.
Reviewed January 2012
ATLAS DESCENT
Physically hard but very interesting trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The long descent to the coast on the last day and a swim in the sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
OUr leader took great care of us and worked hard to make it a good trip
Reviewed January 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO
This was a great holiday that included so many aspects of Morroco. To travel from city to desert to mountains to coast meant that there was something new to experience everyday. This seemed to make the holiday longer as looking back we did so much.
Most Inspirational Moment
The reason I booked the trip was the camel trek into the Sahara and camping out under the stars in the desert. I wasn't disappointed. It was amazing sitting around the camp fire after a delicious dinner, singing and drumming Berber style. Teaching four Berber men how to do the Hockey Cockey was absolutely hilarious, their ability to let themselves go was inspirational and a memory I won't forget.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very knowledgable and enthusiatic.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would pack a range of clothing when travelling in winter months. The temperature dropped whilst travelling and walking in the Atlas mountains and it was essential to have some dry warm clothes to come back to. A good way to warm up was going to the local Hamam or baths, lovely hot steamy water and interesting insight into everyday Morrocan life.
Reviewed January 2012
CYCLING CUBA
Cuba is a unique caribbean country at times it feels more African than Latino due to a large Afro Caribbean Population. Religions Catholic and Santeria mix, music runs through the veins of the people and on a bike you can travel into the lush heartlands of the island far away from tourists. Routes are good, a few hilly sections but i am not a regular cycle tourer and i managed the trip although at a slower pace! Accommodation ranged from 5 star to beach bungalows, Some roads were empty some were busier but it was a great way to see the different forms of local transport be it a shining cadillac or a horse drawn carriage, facinating. I am a vegetarian but eat fish so food was not a problem as there was always an alternative for me. As a solo departure every one was mixing and we all became like a big family by the end of the journey!!
Most Inspirational Moment
At the end of every day i was always happy that i could keep up with the enthusiats and we could all relax with a few beers or Mojito in the bar before dinner. We also learnt alot about the events of the Cuban revolution and Cuba's history and the vital parts played by Castro and Che. The cuban people were welcoming and proud of their country.It was refreshing to see a country not blighted by commercialism.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose our group leader was fab. Full of energy and laughs and every day we were told of the program and the route. The two drivers were also lovely and on a few evenings we were salsaing with them to improve our steps. We also were lucky to be invited to one driver's house for lunch.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As long as you are relatively fit this tour is not too difficult, there is always a back up bus that i went into for two short times. Cycle shorts are a must! If you have time and money you may want to stay on a bit longer in Havana after the tour as there is not much time to take in all of Havana. Around Trindad locals kept asking for soap i gave them my soap that we invariably received in the hotel rooms they were only small bars but they were happy to receive them!If you have a video on your camera you can record some of the fantastic music and the memories will flood back when you get home
