Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Sean C
Reviewed September 2014
Highlights of Northern India
A fantastic trip giving you an experience of the countries culture, the local wildlife and numerous modes of transport. It’s an excellent trip for first time travellers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the sun rise over the Taj Mahal. A magnificent white marble building that turns golden as the sun rises. Our guide ensured we were the very first to witness the Taj in the morning, this made for amazing pictures with nobody else in the background.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide Chandrajeet Rathore was excellent; he really did make the trip. He was very knowledgeable, insightful and a great story teller. It was really obvious how much he loved his country. Throughout the trip he would explain their religion, food and really did help us experience their culture first hand.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Its the kind of holiday you truly want to immerse yourself in. The food, the people and the atmosphere as a whole, if you do so you're guaranteed a great trip.
Bhavin Bharadwa
Reviewed September 2014
Tough but rewarding!
The trip was great, the guides really looked after me especially on the descent down from Uhuru Peak when I suffered from a lack of energy and exhaustion. I felt in safe hands the entire trip and this gave me more confidence to just concentrate on walking. The tents and camps were all set up expertly everyday and food was nutritious. Only negative comment I have is that we could have prompted more often for sipping water so were sufficiently hydrated. Its hard to think at high altitude!
Most Inspirational Moment
Making it to the crater rim and looking back to see just how far up we had walked.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader worked really hard to keep everyone happy, though its not always an easy task. He gave clear briefings so we knew what to expect and were fully prepared for the day ahead.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared and buy relevant gear beforehand. Stock up massively on snacks and energy foods, you will need them!
Sarah Bell
Reviewed September 2014
Fantastic time, book this trip now!
Fun in the city in Casablanca, Fes and Marrekech, awe inspiring sites in the desert and gorge, peace and quiet in the mountains, playing by the water in Essaouira – this trip displayed all the sides of Morocco. It was everything one pictures when they think of Morocco and surprises you with variety and charm.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around Tijhza in the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views, friendly people and good new friends.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mustapha is a fantastic leader. Part teacher, part bossy parent and always a friend he was awesome at teaching us about Morocco, keeping everyone safe and always willing to help out and spend time with everyone in our group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare yourself to adapt to change. Sometimes it will be hot (this came as a shock to some of our group, but it was Africa in July/August!), you may feel physically challenged (Todra Gorge was more of a hike than a walk) but at the end of it you'll have a fantastic time if you're willing to try new things and let the little problems slide.
Rosalind Tatton
Reviewed September 2014
'Picos de Europa'
I had a wonderful week walking and trekking in this stunning mountain area. Every day was different and the varied terrain and views were amazing. The hotel owners, Jim and Pilar and their staff made us feel very welcome and the food was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Our group got on really well and we shared many laughs especially over a cold beer or cider at the end of each day.
Most Inspirational Moment
That's tricky as there were many. I think sitting on the high grassy slopes, eating our lunches, while the griffon vultures circled over us was very special. Also one day we climbed 1000m and to reach the highest peak we had to 'scramble' to the top, that was a new experience !!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alvaro was an exceptional leader in so many ways. He was always encouraging and everyone could just walk at their own pace . He is very passionate about the 'picos' and was always keen to share his knowledge of not only the flora and fauna but also the history of the region . We felt like friends rather than clients.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a great holiday and very reasonably priced considering everything that is included. Extra meals and drinks are also very reasonably priced .
Gordon Holm
Reviewed September 2014
Botswana Wildlife and Wilderness
EXcellent guides, good wildlife, Too much driving in an inappropriate vehicle which was too crowded. Savuti campsite too far form game viewing area.
Most Inspirational Moment
Helicopter over Vic Falls
Seeing wild dogs
Thoughts on Group Leader
WE had two guides and two helpers. One excellent and the other did not seem to really do much except sit in the passenger seat of the Toyota. Most trips only have one guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a lot of time in=on the road and this limits the number game viewing opportunities.
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Gordon for his review. We use a stretched 4WD vehicle on this tour as we have found it to best suited to the road conditions, but are sorry Gordon didn’t find it comfortable. By law we are required to have a Botswana guide accompany our groups, and also have a tour leader to oversee logistics but who is also a qualified wildlife guide. They share responsibilities between them. The exact camp we use in the various areas are allocated by the Botswana government so can vary from one trip to the next. Even if the campsite is not always right next to the park boundaries, wildlife is found all over; in fact, the area around this particular campsite is one of the best areas to see wild dogs. Alison, in her review above, gives a good explanation of the set-up of the Savuti campsite in some detail.
Tom Harari – Trip Manager for Botswana
Roger Reeves
Reviewed September 2014
SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI
Having walked in every continient and completed 11 Exodus trip I feel reasonably well qualified to judge that three of the walks we did on the trip should be included in anyones top day walks of the world. Knowledgeable local staff had the language skills for me to learn more about African wildlife on this trip than two previous safaris. This trip comes very highly recommended by me.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sharing in the groups euphoria of completing the chain ladder part of walk to the second highest waterfall in the world.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two. Both were encyclopedic in their knowledge of their counrty and it's wildlife. They could not have done more for us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
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Janet Smith
Reviewed September 2014
Classic Inka Trail
The Inka Trail is a lovely trek. Beautiful and varied scenery throughout, with the added bonus of seeing Machu Pichu at the end. Cusco is beautiful and the people were lovely. A very enjoyable trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The spectacular scenery along the Inka Trail, particularly on days 2 and 3.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the country and the Inkas. He went above and beyond his duties to make sure we all had an enjoyable trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect to take it easy for a couple of days when you arrive to acclimatise to the altitude.
Reply from Exodus
The whole customer experience, from booking your trip, to the flight, and the holiday itself is very important to us. We appreciate your comments regarding the group flights and are considering alternative options for next year, whilst maintaining our competitive Inca Trail package prices.
Thomas Piner
Reviewed September 2014
The inca trail
This was an excellent trip. It was well planned and well executed. Wilbert Ramos was always ahead of the game and made the trip easy in many ways
Most Inspirational Moment
Waking up in the morning and seeing the range of mountains in front if me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wilbert was outstanding. He is a passionate historian and great organizer as well as a charming man.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Drink water, be ready to climb many steps, take enough warm clothes and enjoy the experience.
Michelle Lingard
Reviewed September 2014
Walking the Amalfi Coast
This was a great holiday combining walking with seeing the area and visiting some sites such as Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius. The views were spectacular and the walks well planned and thought out.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the crater of Mt Vesuvius.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christina was fabulous. She is a lovely person, a wealth of knowledge about the area and managed to work with the varied ages and personalities in our group. It was great having an English guide who was Italian speaking and who obviously was loved and respected by the local villagers but understood our needs as well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Lots of steps! August is very hot and the Amalfi area is very busy with Italians on holiday.. I felt it added to the atmosphere but not all may agree with this.
Kenzi Walmsley
Reviewed September 2014
Walking the Amalfi Coast
This was an amazing trip that allowed you to see so much of the Amalfi coast within a week. There were 4 days of hiking, all great walks in their own right that were so different from one another. We would usually begin the walking in the mid-morning, reach our destination by mid or late afternoon, then be rewarded with a delicious dinner later that night at our hotel. It was my first time travelling with Exodus, and I will definitely travel with them again in the future. I thoroughly recommend Exodus and can now understand why quite a few of my fellow travellers in this group told me that it was their 20th trip with Exodus and they have not yet had one they did not enjoy. One goes on an Exodus trip twice a year and said they were all unique and positive experiences.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hiking to the top of Mt Vesuvius was definitely the highlight of the trip. To be able to walk all the way around the volcano as well as go inside the crater was such a special moment that won't be forgotten
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was the best tour leader I have ever had on a trip. Never have I met someone who was so informative and passionate about Italy, she knew so much and was so interesting! She made the time to make everyone feel included and welcome. It happened to be my birthday on this trip and she got everyone to sign a birthday card and organised a delicious birthday cake for me which was so kind and thoughtful. Thank you Christine for making this such an enjoyable and memorable trip!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Good sneakers or hiking boots are a must. Hiking poles make the trails more comfortable, but are not imperative. The national park hiking trail had a lot of bugs, so bug spray is needed as well as a fan or something to swat the bugs away while you are walking. The hike to Mt Vesuvius meant at the end of the walk our shoes were very dusty, I suggest bringing a small towel that day just to clean your feet when you have the chance. A small towel was great on the hot summery days just to wipe off when you finished the walk and were heading into the towns like Amalfi and Positano.
