It was a real shame the weather was SO bad for most of the trip. I didn't have appropriate clothing with me for the cold and wet. Not your fault they had 'once in 100 year' bad weather the week we visited!!
Good level of cycle fitness needed.
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Cycle Albania
John, Australia, Feb 2019
People need to be warned that this trip requires a good level of cycle fitness for it to be enjoyed. Bikes could be better although they do the job. Guide did a very good job of talking about the history of Albania.
The trip was really enhanced by our guide Bledi - he looked after us extremely well.
Great trip, Bledi was a really good guide and kept 16 of us under his wing for the week, He managed all the coffee and lunch stops and booked several evening meals, I was impressed that the price included 3 dinners.
Bit Harsh! 1
Andrea, Australia, Feb 2019
I read the other reviews and feel very strongly that some previous comments are harsh. Safety in Chernobyl was always a priority, if people are so worried about radiation,it is their choice to not choose this tour! The staff in Hotel Russ were really kind and helpful.
More choice of moderate cycling holidays in January and February please! Had a great time with a fantasic group of fellow riders.
Price a bit high. 1
Peter, Australia, Feb 2019
Price a bit high compared to perceived cost
Family Finland Summer Adventure. 1
Phil, Australia, Feb 2019
A guest forum to get to know others on the trip before we left would have been useful. We had a great trip and would recommend Explore to other travellers holidaying with their families.
A great holiday and well worth the effort. 1
John, Australia, Feb 2019
A great holiday and well worth the effort. The walks are challenging but we all completed them in reasonable time. I was the slowest on the group with some unexpected issues with my shoes. Make sure you bring some good ones!
The food at hotels was very bland. Is Moroccan food really so devoid of spices? I was expecting great food. Did you try and give European food as I would far prefer to eat proper Moroccan food including breakfast. That was the most disappointing aspect of the holiday. Otherwise fab.
Too much travelling in bus and not enough cycling in my opinion.
You really have a wonder guide in Matteo. I would be interested if you start a new trip that would include Tramonte and Puglia, another part of Italy I would like to explore.
This is my second trip with Explore, and it was every bit as good as my first one. I'm now deciding where to go on my third one!
This was my fifth trip with Explore and one of my favourites by far. Explore continue to remain true to their original ethos, and I'd recommed them to anyone looking for a fantastic touring experience.
Our trip was beyond our expectations - some of the walks were challenging but every step was worthwhile as the scenery was amazing.
Have not travelled with explore for a number of years but the experience was just as I remembered everything sorted and feel you really get under the skin of a country .
We enjoyed our first Explore holiday and Mike was one of the best guides we have had.
It does say on the trip notes about the levada walks not being suitable for people afraid of heights, but it might be useful to show just how high up, and how narrow the paths are!
Memorable for all the right reasons. 1
Jacqueline, Australia, Feb 2019
Because of the nature of the country and the heat, this could have been a very tough trip, but Abhay's knowledge, humour, style and ability made it memorable for all the right reasons.
Too much free time in La Paz. 1
Janet, Australia, Feb 2019
Too much free time in La Paz. I enjoyed the trip and Machu Picchu is amazing but I think the itinerary could be improved.
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