As a seasoned traveller, mainly travelling on my own or with friends I found this 'group' trip excellent despite reservations of it being the anticiapted overly organised group tour. It had all the fun of travelling with friends (despite not knowing anyone at the begining) but with the reassuance that someone else had done the leg work. Not an easy combination but well executed. Would recommend it to friends without hesitation as an adventure holiday with a special touch.