Our recent TMB was excellent. Not only did we have spectacular weather to go along with the stunning scenery we had two top notch guides in John and Emily. The pace John set for the 14 trekkers was bang on; resting when called for and pushing us as we needed to be coupled with a great π sense of humour. Emily made certain out campsite was setup each evening after our long treks and cooked us fabulous meals given we were camping βΊοΈ. Her energetic personality provided a welcome spark especially at the beginning of the day. G Adventures in Peru π΅πͺ were really great π too but Exodus our did them with respect to quality of the guides and the excellent dinners. A little more variety in breakfasts and lunches is strongly πͺ recommended for sure. I would also suggest stretching the tour to 14 days given there are currently some extraordinarily long days of trekking. Another trip of a lifetime for me. Thanks John and Emily! π₯Ύ
A fantastic combination of a very friendly group, wonderful guide and the culinary delights of Chalet Chamonix. Quite a jackpot! We enjoyed it all and the mountains and breathtaking views lived up to all expectations. We also benefited from a tremendous work out each day for legs more accustomed to the flat lands of The Netherlands! It was a great experience.
The unassuming superstars of Chalet Chamonix are Sarah and Rich whose hospitality and delicious food exceeded our expectations; I think they must set a new culinary standard for Exodus trips! The teatime cakes and international cuisine at dinner created a welcome and unexpected element to the trip which was quite a talking point.
Our group had quite a discussion about the activity grading of this trip, most felt that parts of it felt more strenuous than the indicated 'Moderate 3' might suggest. However, you do feel like you have had a very full and enjoyable week at the end.
Traveling to six countries in a limited time and get to see nice tourists spots is really worth it. I would recommend to fellow explorers to avail the optional excursion tours in Paris and Switzerland when possible. Our tour guide Matt is very knowledgeable with good interpersonal skills. Our coach driver, Florentin, is very proficient and polite. I'm amazed that he can maneuver this coach in tiny streets.