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What a great week, made even better by our fantastic guide Saddam and a great group of people. Saddam was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about his country, as well as having a great sense of…
Read more humour! With a good variety of activities as well as the history and culture of Jordan, made a good blend for an unforgettable holiday.
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Our Journey through The Picos De Europa proved a deeply satisfying and varied experience. Each day of the Traverse brought new vistas and trekking challenges. Right from the outset the trail led through verdant…
Read more upland pastures dotted with Limestone erratics through to starker, rockier terrain in the upper levels. Similarly the tinkling cattle and inquisitive donkeys contrasted with the furtive chamois and soaring vultures against the pinnacled cliffs. The sinuous shepards path leading steeply down to the Cares Gorge and the long but well graded ascent to Naranjo de Bulnes, were definite highlights. The hotels, guesthouses and refugios were clean and characterful and provided excellent food and libation aside from perhaps the highest refuge, which was rather austere and impersonal. Rosana, our local guide was quite outstanding, going far beyond her professional duties with a friendly, supportive approach which inspired confidence within the party. Just a couple of tips; carry a pair of flip flops or sandals for the last refuge as they have no hut shoes for guests and be prepared for a lengthy scramble with good hand/foot holds with brief bits of exposure on penultimate days trekking. Overall a wonderful trip and unreservedly recommended.
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Absolutely, the trip of a lifetime! I can not say enough about our tour guide, Saddam. If you are looking for daily adventure led by a knowledgeable, funny, enthusiastic guide with a wonderful group of people,…
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The bar was set rather high... Alpamayo has been said to be the most beautiful mountain in the world. And I chose this trek only because the Huayhuash didn't run. So although I expected the trip to be good, I…
Read more didn't expect it to be great. Wrong. Big time. This was seriously good trekking. First, because the mountains lived up to the hype. I have trekked the Alps, the Himalaya, and a few other places but never have I walked anywhere as spectacular as the Cordillera Blanca. Spectacular certainly, but wild and remote also - but with villages and herds of alpaca in the valleys. High enough to give a real sense of achievement when crossing the high passes, but not so rarefied to require a superhuman effort to get round. I also had high expectations of the trek crew, and these were also surpassed. Virgilio was a superb leader. Not only was he knowledgeable, he judged the pace so that we trekked together, which also allowed us to benefit from his expert eye (I will never know how he spotted a Viscacha among the rocks) and gel as a group, and the rest of the crew was of an equivalent standard: hot towels pre-dinner was a surprise, and an absolute joy... It is hard to think of any downside. Expect a full, and rather grinding, day in transit from Lima to Huaraz before and after the trek. And make sure you pack extra layers (and a 4 season bag) for the cold nights at camp. But allow for this, and you will enjoy some quite outstanding trekking away from the more touristy parts of Peru. (And you get to see some Inca terraces for good measure. And, if you're as lucky as I was, condors as well).
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