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4.7 out of 5

Jenny Scotcher

Reviewed May 2014

Atlas Panorama

Fantastic mountain views, great company, plenty of tasty food and a superb guide!

Most Inspirational Moment

I was by no means as fit as I should have been for the steeper parts of the walks, but that made simply completing them inspirational, even if only inspired to come home and get fit for next time! Reaching our summits to look down at the views stretching out below us was brilliant and made me feel so good!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan is just such a lovely man. He answered all our questions - very knowledgeable - and was good-humoured throughout the week, whether guiding us through the mountains or serving us our meals. He could have easily run all of the routes we walked - he was so fit and knew the paths and terrain like the back of his hand - but he kept a relaxed pace in the heat and on the steeper parts, so that even for me (the constantly out-of-breath one!) it was an enjoyable challenge!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't forget the toilet roll - you will need it at the gite and sun-screen too. There was plenty of refrigerated bottled water to buy at the gite. I know it's recommended to use water tablets to help prevent masses of empty plastic bottles piling up in landfills but I heard other travellers had suffered bad stomachs from treated tap water - treated water is better than no water but it's not guaranteed to keep the bugs at bay. If you are conscious about helping with recycling save some room in your kit bag to bring some plastic home!

Mandy Riches

Reviewed May 2014

Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice Ride - Excellent Trip

Amazing holiday! A trip full of fantastic cycling, beautiful scenery, an excellent tour leader, a great group of like-minded fellow travellers, lots of laughs, and all that lovely food and wine (guilt free ‘cos you burn it off cycling – yay!)

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many inspirational moments on this trip that it is hard to pick out one. Every time we turned a corner, there was another great view or some stunning scenery or the lovely Lake Garda. Every time we stopped, there was some great food and wine to be had. We kept thinking it can't get any better - and then it did! We also enjoyed an additional short early morning ride to take in a view over Verona, and the achievement of the 4km hill (day 5 we think), which was easier than we expected it to be - just keep turning those wheels!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele was probably the best tour leader we have ever experienced (and we have been on lots of similar types of trips). His knowledge of the area is fantastic, including all the great places to stop for a well earned coffee or lunch, and he certainly goes out of his way to ensure everyone has the best holiday. Not only is he a complete professional, he is great fun to be with. We would recommend him with all our heart (and it was lovely to meet his beautiful family too).

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes were not clear enough about the fact that a pannier and handlebar bag were included so we brought some things we simply did not need (e.g. a bum bag). The pannier was excellent too, large enough for a couple of extra layers of clothing, and so easy to use, take off and carry around when necessary. We would encourage other travellers to check with Exodus as to what to bring (just in case bike hire company changes). When we first saw the bikes, we were a bit dubious, but actually they were great - good gears, tyres, saddle etc, an easy ride, and quite comfortable (although we'd still recommend bringing some chamois cream!)

Nigel Bradshaw

Reviewed May 2014

Walking the Amalfi Coast

An excellent & varied trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The boat trip from Positano to Amalfi where we saw how far we had walked along the coastline & how much we had descended. Interacting with the local people who were warm, friendly, welcoming & keen to share with us their customs & way of life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzi was enthusiastic, fun, approachable & well organised. She did little extra things for the group, such as handing out sweets, or surprising us with bottles of prosecco, which made us feel valued. I cant fault her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are a LOT of steps & hills, both ascending & descending, in addition, many steps are large, uneven or both, but that is the price to pay to experience such spectacular scenery. The Amalfi Coast & its coastal towns is both truly beautiful & impossibly romantic. ( & maybe even a little James Bond-like!) Whilst I would recommend a visit to Capri as an option for a free day, the Blue Grotto trip on Capri is definitely NOT worth the 30 Euros it costs & my friends & I felt ripped-off.

Ross Pezzack

Reviewed May 2014

Not many tigers

Limited sightings of tigers on our trip, the occasional ear in tall grass but over trip one great encounter early one morning only disturbed by multiple trucks running into each other and guides yelling at each other. One other fair sighting from a distance but we had to leave because of closing time. This is not anyone’s fault, but with vehicles limited to roadways, no elephant safaris just be prepared for few tigers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our morning encounter was fabulous. Taj Mahal was very unique as well.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tried hard but trouble finding tigers. Beyond exodus control but mandatory local guide on each safari was generally a waste of time, money (we had to tip, not sure why), and space in vehicles which can be tight. Most local guides just sat there, said very little, took up room.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lots of other wildlife but can be frustrating not to see tigers. Train trip was pretty bad, people in and out of cabin, lights on and off, constant noise, NO privacy with people opening curtains constantly thru night, and then soldiers came on board with guns, took over any empty spaces, kept opening curtains, slept on floor so u could not move.

Reply from Exodus

Tiger sightings throughout last season were generally very good so we are sorry to hear that Ross didn’t see as many tigers as we would have hoped or expected. A local guide is obligatory within the National Parks and Exodus is compelled to follow the rules and regulations of the parks we visit, however we regret that Ross found the guides to be disappointing. We are sorry that there was some disturbance on the train on this occasion; this is not normal and most clients find the opportunity to take an overnight train to be an interesting and rewarding experience.

Katherine Tory – Product Manager for India

Cathryn Davies

Reviewed May 2014

Something for everyone!

A great trip providing an insight in to the culture of morocco and a wonderful variety of locations.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved being in the mountain village with beautiful views, sunshine and a chance to meet some locals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Mustapha was efficient and friendly. He always tried to meet our requests and did his best to keep us happy. He was a proud ambassador of his country!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make the most of souk shopping in meknes - it's cheaper, less crowded and you have more time than in any of the other cities.

Denise Martins

Reviewed May 2014

A great insight into what Jordan has to offer

Jordan is an amazing country with lots of beautiful sights and great experiences to be had. It exceeded my expectations, each day was a new adventure and I enjoyed every minute.

Most Inspirational Moment

2 days in Petra were fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed the hill walks as the views are incredible. There is much more to it than the Treasury. Snorkelling in the Red Sea was brilliant, this was the first time I have done it and it was beautiful. This is part of the boat trip in Aqaba. Wadi Rum is great, watching the moon, stars, sunset and sunrise is fabulous. A falafel sandwich lunch looking out over the canyon was simply gorgeous. Floating in the Dead Sea and covering myself in Dead Sea mud.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was a friendly guy who is passionate about his country and had a lot of knowledge that he wanted to share with the group. I wouldn't do this trip without being part of a tour as it is so rich in history, reading a book isn't enough. There were a couple of birthdays in the group during our trip and Sami made sure that it was a special day, a very nice touch. He was always happy to answer any questions and provided humour each day, Sami made the week a great one.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wet wipes come in very handy for keeping hands & face fresh plus good for cleaning my sandy sandals at the end of the day. Take lots of tissues, as the toilets aren't great. Flip flops for the visit to the Dead Sea, also wore them at the turkish bath and on the boat trip in Aqaba. I felt comfortable wearing trousers that covered my knees and wearing t-shirts with capped sleeves. I only wore a vest top once but this was with a scarf wrapped around my shoulders. I wore sandals the whole trip apart from day 2 in Petra and the day in Wadi Rum when I wore my Converse and they were absolutely fine but everyone else was in walking shoes/boots. Water can be bought everywhere you go but you are given a free small bottle each day by your tour leader. When I went to the Dead Sea I took the bath towel from the Amman hotel with me as we were going back there for a second night. I also took a bikini and swimsuit with me as I didn't know what I would be comfortable wearing, I wore the bikini as others in the group were doing so. This also applied when I went on the boat in Aqaba. Lunches cost about 10 JD, this covers food and a fruit juice. Dinners cost about 12 JD, this covers the food. Juices are 3 JD, a large bottle of water is 2 JD and wine was about 25 JD per bottle. I always tried to have a few 1 JD notes with me for tips for restaurants staff as well as toilet attendants that always expect it. I don't like wearing a sun hat so a scarf did the trick for me when I needed it, also came in handy when in the open top cars taking you to your Wadi Rum camp. I didn't take a sleeping bag or liner for the desert, I slept in my clothes and used my scarf to cover the pillow provided and this worked fine.

Ruth Adams

Reviewed May 2014

Cannot Recommend This Trip Highly Enough (ACE)

This was a busy trip with some slow relaxing days thrown in during the cruise and on the overnight train journeys- giving us a chance to catch our breath. Because we packed so much in, we saw highlight after highlight. I would highly recommend a trip to China to see a country in the middle of drastic changes- so much vitality is unmistakable.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational trip was likely seeing Tai Chi and dancing in the parks on a constant basis......as for the sightseeing- probably Leshan with the Giant Buddha and the park surrounding it- despite the crowds.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kris Cheung was absolutely fabulous as a trip leader- kept her cool, and kept us moving forward......made us feel comfortable, and had a ton of information for us. I really enjoyed travelling with her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the busy periods knowing it will be off-set by the slow periods......throw yourself into the trip, and enjoy the food......I am afraid that is one thing I really miss! Try it all- be adventurous......you only live once!

rosemary swinney

Reviewed May 2014

Jane Swinney

Fantastic holiday with amazing wildlife including tigers in all the parks we visited. Would highly recommend this holiday with good accomodation and fab food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Many but spending time with the school kids sponsored by Exodus and seeing so many tigers in their natural enviroment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bali was fantastic and could'nt do enough for you. He definately made the trip memorable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't ignore the warnings in the trip notes about the cold..................6am in an open top jeep was freezing through to the bones.....pack wisely!

Ruth KEIR

Reviewed May 2014

Hummus fest 2014

Hummus, camels, Indiana Jones and Dead Sea mud with a fabulous leader and fun group.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on top of a ledge looking down on the Treasury in Petra. Petra by night was also a great experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We were lucky to have Ali who was excellent. He spoke great English and was very knowledgeable and rightly proud when it came to teaching us about his country. He was an expert at cat herding and got us where we needed to be efficiently. He was well organised and gave us just the right amount of information. We had a mishap owing to torrential rain flooding our desert camp so he was able to sort an alternative camp at short notice which was much appreciated. We were lucky to have Ramzi the tourist policeman with us too. It was a little disconcerting at first realising we had an armed guard but he was a lovely guy who quickly became part of the group despite speaking little English.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are mosquitoes especially in Wadi Rum and they ate me alive. If you are equally as tasty bring nuclear strength repellant and consider a citronella coil for beside your bed. Returning to work with a face like a plague victim has been interesting! The boat trip at Aqaba was great - snorkelling and lounging in the sun and a nice lunch. Bring proper walking boots for the Petra hiking. If you want to buy Dead Sea products do it at the airport as they are much cheaper. The Living Room bar in Amman was good with nice cocktails. Watch out for bar prices which often don't include tax. 12 quid beer can be a bit of a shock! Check your travel insurance small print re camel riding- not everyone was covered. Buy water in the mini-marts it is much cheaper. 0.35dinar vs 1-2 dinars! If you have a tourist policeman with you make sure to be nice to him and his hard exterior will crack into a singing, photo-taking, small person lifting, smiling fun guy. Also be sure to coo and wave at him in front of his tough cop pals. This will go down well! The shop next to Karak castle sells Petra cornettos.

Shareef Esoof

Reviewed May 2014

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Really enjoyed this trip and trek. Wadi Rum is absolutely breathtaking and Petra is something quite spectacular. There are also lots of other places to visit in Jordan if you have free time. The people are friendly also and I loved the food.

The trek through Wadi Rum was great, it really is a beautiful place. The scenery is amazing. The desert is tranquil and inspiring. I think Exodus have graded this trek well and put it as medium difficulty. Anyone with some trekking experience will be able to do this fairly easily, you just have to be weary of the heat. Also walking in sand for a long time will make the muscles tire out quicker. The hotel accommodation is excellent and the tents provided were also decent. Our group were really nice also.

Highly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

Wadi Rum and Petra were both magnificent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sammi our group leader was excellent. He really took care of the group and had a lot of knowledge about Jordan in general. The chefs and the other supporting guides were also really nice.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sun cream is a must. Drink plenty.

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