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Amazing Morocco !

Of all 27 trips which I have done with Exodus, this one packs in the most in terms of the variety of scenery and experiences of any I have done ! There is everything from the large cities, such as Casablanca and Rabat, the medinas of Fes, and Marrakesh and Meknes, the Sahara desert camps, walking and taking camel rises over the dunes, two nights in the High Atlas with a hike in the mountains, experiencing a hammam at the local village where we stayed in the mountains, the lovely costal city of Essaouira as well as meeting local people (including lunch with a local family in their home). There are some long days travelling in the bus but there are lots of stops for coffee/lunch and to see things on the way. Seeing the variety of scenery on the way made it really worth it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots of brilliant moments - The iconic camel ride over the dunes, particularly the ride in the morning, hiking in the mountains, having lunch with a local family in their home near Meknes, choosing fish from the market in Essaouira and having it cooked for us at a local restaurant. Admiring the change in landscapes throughout the two weeks was also amazing and incredible.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was brilliant !! He was a very experienced guide and was extremely organised. Everything ran smoothly and effortlessly. He was also calm with a great sense of humour. Very sociable with the group. We also had a lot of local guides on this trip who were also all excellent. Our driver, Abdul was also amazing and we all felt very safe with him on the long bus journeys.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just let go and enjoy every moment ! The village in the mountains can get cold, particularly at night (I was there in April and it was still a bit chilly at night), so pack layers of warm clothing.

Walking in Puglia & Matera

Well organised operator, leaders that guide you thorough out the tour. Good value for money and clear itinerary notes. Enjoy travelling with other like minded people and to also hear high recommendations for Exodus and recommend other trips is always reassuring.

Most Inspirational Moment

Highlights would be staying within the Sassi of Matera, a unique property immersed within a cave and great location to the main square and shops. The walks amongst the ancient and well protected olive trees and finishing in the town of Ostuni. Also the cuisine of Puglia and Basilicata region is completely different compared to other regions of Italy

Thoughts on Group Leader

Joelle was a key walking guide and had a lot of nature knowledge that I was able to learn more on flowers & trees etc. She was always communicative across the whatsapp group and providing day to day information regarding itinerary and also good recommendations for local restaurants.

Japan in all it’s glory

This was one of the best tours I have been on. The itinerary was fantastic… Travelling through the Japanese islands and doing activities like hiking or cycling and visiting small villages was amazing. Our tour leader Ayako was delightful… always attentive and ensuring everyone was having a good time and able to complete the activities. She had to ensure that we always arrived on time for the trains, trams or buses, and also guide us through different sites with full explanations. She had done her to research ahead of time and as well versed at every site. Our group bonded well and we had lots of laughs.
All in all… 5 stars! ⭐️

Most Inspirational Moment

The food and the cleanliness

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ayako is a natural leader and tour guide - always attentive, knowledgeable and her navigation through the lesser known areas of Japan, and timeliness was impressive.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are several options available in Japan, but if you want one with more physical activity, less crowds, surrounded by the natural beauty of the islands then this is for you.

Highlights of Morocco

What a great Trip. Just back from Highlights of Morocco trip with Hassan as our tour leader. Starting in colourful Marrakesh our tour took us to Casablanca, Rabat, the amazing Roman village of Volubilis, Fez, Merzouga, and then a night in the Sahara Desert. This was the best highlight of the trip and I have amazing photos. We then went onto Skoura and then the amazing mountain village of Tighza that we walk through. We stayed in a mountain village mixing with locals and bathed in the Hannam.

Most Inspirational Moment

Everything was a highlight as it was my first time to Morocco. What a beautiful country. Hassan made the trip and our driver Abdul was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan was brilliant all round. He was organised and easy to communicate with. he was very caring and made sure that everyone in the group was happy. Individuals said that this was the best trip they had been on - even those who had been on numerous Exodus trips previously and that is was Hassan who made it so good.

Action-packed and exhilarating adventure in less-visited Japanese islands

Dorian and Kit enjoyed a mixture of fast trains, buses, hill-walking, cycling, exploring countryside and visiting historic castles, small towns as well as cities. Action-packed, but with time to chill out and absorb Japanese culture and the way of life, especially the intriguing local food. With raw fish often on the menu even at breakfast, it’s not for the conservative taste, but we loved the variety on offer. However, the hotel breakfasts included western staples such as toast and scrambled eggs for the unadventurous. The hotels provided comfy beds, and even futons in one traditional place. We learned to respect the Japanese way of life, for example not to be noisy on a local bus where we annoyed the driver!

Most Inspirational Moment

Impossible to pick just one, there were inspiring moments every day. For example: cycling across high bridges between islands; climbing through different zones of vegetation and reaching the summit of demanding Mt Yufu; seeing steam bubbling from thermal pools; being revitalised by the cherry blossoms in historic Nagasaki after visiting the sobering atomic bomb museum.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ayako was a great leader: caring for everyone, calm, well-organised, knowledgeable and keen to impart information. We appreciated the group and individual photos she shared via the WhatsApp group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light, you will only have a back-pack, not your main luggage on any of the trains or buses, it will already have been sent ahead to the next hotel.

Japan adventure

Excellent guide. Good food. Varied forms of travel. Good accomodation. A variety of activities and experiences and cities and towns. Good value overall.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to pick a single moment. The people of Japan perhaps.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Very attentive. Always bright and cheerful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take the trip.

Bathing in the wonders of Japan

Superb leader, luxurious onsens, testing hiking, dramatic biking on superb bikes, more trains than Michael Portillo, and raw fish with an occasional snail to eat

Most Inspirational Moment

Trains that arrive and depart on time from an absolutely spotless litter free station

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ayako was a superb logistician, very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and a good friend

Advice for Potential Travellers

Seize every onsen opportunity - especially being buried in hot sand and also lying on a bed of herbs in a roasting steamy cave!

Glamping on the Inca Trail

The Inca trail glamping trip exceeded our expectations

Most Inspirational Moment

the highlight was reading the Sungate after 4 days hiking and seeing Machu Picchu

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henry was an extremely experienced leader with great social and organisational skills. He did a fabulous job managing the team of guides, cooks and porters with such a lovely manner. He always gave clear instructions about our activities and really took care of all our requirements and needs.

Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary B)

The SolarisB trip in the Galapagos islands was fantastic. Very comfortable boat, great food and excellent guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the amazing wildlife on land and underwater so close was fabulous. We were lucky to be there is the mating season and we saw a blue-footed boobies courtship display right on the path. Swimming with hammerhead sharks and sealions was amazing

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Very knowlegable about the wildlife etc

The best bike trip you'll do. From someone whose done a few

As an Exodus staff member (quality control Director) – whose done 6 different cycling trips – you wont get better than this one. The combination of superb local leader& driver, quiet cycle routes and stunning southern Italian towns is almost perfect.

Most Inspirational Moment

We all loved the first 2 rides. On the quietest of rural backroads between Matera and Alberobello, and Alberobello and Ostuni. Topped off by a welcome stay at a rural Masseria with large gardens, a great pool and lovely resturant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alessandro Tau is one of the best. Charm, personality, humour and care that we get the best experience. He also happens to be a qualified sommelier (knows the best local Primitvo wines) and archaeologist!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it - if possible aim for early / late season to avoid some of the holiday traffic that builds into June to Sept.