The scenery is spectacular throughout much of this hike, provided that the weather permits good visibility. At no point did I ever feel like I was in the "wilderness," but there were plenty of hot chocolate, cake, and pie stops to compensate for that. It was an enjoyable group holiday.
We took the Provence Bike and Barge trip in August 2023. Here are our comments from the trip. 1. Accommodation: Barge (Caprice) was nice and rooms we're in good condition. There was sufficient storage in the room which was great as we we're travelling for three weeks. 2. Food and Snacks: Food was good and there was plenty to eat at each meal. Juice and snacks were ready after each bike ride and were very good. Breakfast was good. 3. Crew and Tour Guide: Excellent, they all worked very hard to ensure everyone had a good time. 4. Biking: This was only satisfactory as we felt we spent more time taking breaks for cafes and lunch and other things than riding. We were there when the weather was hot, but no real arrangement was made to get going early in the day to avoid the heat and get in a few more Km/Miles on the bike. Routes were good and guide did well at keeping everyone together Overall: Great trip, but could have had more bike riding time.
This was my first trip with Exodus and to be honest I was nervous about travelling on my own. The trip was fantastic and one of the best trekking holidays I have been on in a long while. The guide and hosts were very welcoming and helpful, the group were friendly and fun! And the walks just stunning with beautiful with meadow flowers, chocolate box views, glaciers and snow capped mountains. After a hard days walking you come back to wonderful home baked cakes! This is a nice blend of physical challenge and relaxation, a great trip!