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15296 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Rosie Ritchie

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Discover the Baltics

Lots to see

An interesting and varied look around the Baltic countries.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had several inspiring moments including seeing the art nouveau buildings in Riga, climbing the tower of the medieval castle in Cesis with a candle lit lantern and visiting the stunning Rundale Palace, which was beautiful and a must-see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Migle, was great. She was knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour and made herself available to all of us. Some of us wanted to visit a traditional folk festival that was taking place in Vilnius and she took us there so we wouldn't get lost, which was a great help.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wear comfortable and sensible shoes for walking on cobblestones and pavements in the towns! Also, bring insect repellent as we came across mosquitos in several places.

Mark Lieberman

Reviewed June 2024

Great experience

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Scenery was amazing, a good group of folks, and great support!

Most Inspirational Moment

The Adriatic Sea and the coast lines.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mate was terrific, very knowledgeable and caring.

Lynn Simpson

Reviewed June 2024

Walking in North Cyprus 12th May 2024

Trip notes “Walking through areas teeming with wildflowers and wildlife” . I saw very few wildflowers and hardly any wildlife. “Leisurely/Moderate”. I suppose I took leisurely to mean easy rather than slow because of the rough terrain.

Most Inspirational Moment

Optional excursion to Famagusta. Should be included

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

The weather was exceptionally hot. If you want to see wildflowers go earlier in the spring.

Linda Miller

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Iceland Explorer

Gorgeous country with amazing sights!

Scenery is utterly amazing, especially if you haven’t been to New Zealand. Comfortable bus with individual USB ports at every seat. Lots of stops (generally every 45 mins or so). Back roads can be bumpy. Food is VERY expensive so be prepared. It’s cold – even in summer months – so bring scarf, hat, gloves.

Most Inspirational Moment

Glacier lake - amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jon was a great guide - very knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and extremely helpful. He went above and beyond to help each traveler. Took great care of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Food and alcohol is EXTREMELY expensive in Iceland (like $25 US for a bowl of soup at lunch!) so you might need to get creative, especially in the more remote locations. We bought crackers, spreadable cheese and fruit at Bonus supermarkets (the least expensive) and had Happy Hour in our room. Also, if you're a couple, you probably won't get a double bed. We had to push single beds together in most hotels. Apparently, Exodus' system doesn't differentiate couples from two singles so try to address this with Exodus by phone in advance (if you can get a live person). Few elevators so be prepared to carry your suitcase up or down stairs (pack as light as possible). Some excursions are more strenuous than indicated by the Activity Level Rating for this trip (2) - steep climbs in a couple of places.

Rick de Jongh

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Discover South Korea

Amazing trip

This trip is filled with history about South and North Korea, great accommodation included throughout, and the best part was the tour guide. She knows so much and makes this trip what it is, brilliant.

Most Inspirational Moment

The DMZ tour was eye opening.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She is a great assest to this tour. Loads of knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack comfortable shoes as there is a fair bit of walking done. The DMZ tour can get a bit claustrophobic going down in the tunnel.

john latham

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino

excellent trip

varied cycling in good company

Most Inspirational Moment

reaching the end with hundreds of other pilgrims

Thoughts on Group Leader

very personable,English could have been better

Advice for Potential Travellers

Portuguese camino surface not very comfortable for cycling

Frederick John Willington

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest

Excellent adventure

I have just returned from an unforgettable trip to Peru, which included 4nights in the Amazon jungle, including seeing a great variety of animals, birds and plants; then we did the Inca trail with a tour of Machu Pichu and finally a home stay on a small island on Lake Titicaca

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many: a boat trip at dawn and sunset on the river Tambopata, or camping above the clouds on the Inca Trail with breathtaking views of the Andes, or a home stay with our host Flora on Lake Titicaca.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant! Edwind Colque was an encyclopaedia of knowledge about Peruvian history, the Incas, the flora and fawns of Peru; he was also a brilliant leader on the Inca trail, keeping us together and making sure we were OK and ensuring that we completed the trail.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If I did this trip again, I would probably hire a sleeping bag through Exodus, it would have given me more space in my suitcase to bring a few more clothes etc.

Owain Lister

Reviewed June 2024

Trip: Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino

A good trip with some concerns.

A good trip up to Exodus usual high standards but some concerns about cycling on what is essentially a path for walkers. Also the scenery is not as spectacular as other trips we have done.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving in the main square in Santiago

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are better trips in the Exodus cycling catalogue. Care needs to be taken when cycling on the footpath particularly at the narrow points or when it is crowded.

Susie Bertos

Reviewed June 2024

Jewel in the desert

Jordan really is full of exquisite treasures of castles, forgotten worlds and mystical desert valleys with the most welcoming people. This is a fantastic tour to see all the highlights at a decent pace.

Most Inspirational Moment

Floating in the dead sea, Petra's monastery and place of high sacrifice, the walk back along the hidden tombs and of course a night in Wadi Rum stargazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mikhled is a natural leader with a great sense of humour and engaging character. He has a wealth of knowledge of his country's history and culture always answering questions and giving just the right amount of information. Very helpful and caring and quick to resolve any issues.