Most Inspirational Moment
When all the group members helped me out when I was sick
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knowledgeable, friendly, safe
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Excellent Atlas
The mountains were beautiful, the group was fun, and the guide was awesome! The food was not suited at all for vegetarians and vegans.
Beautiful Bhutan
Bhutan is a beautiful, peaceful country that is very much worth experiencing. The people, including and, in fact, especially our guide were lovely, helpful, genuine and gentle. The Tiger’s Nest is well worth the arduous trek up to and the Dzongs, nunneries and monestaries were all a privilege to see. In some ways the experience felt like going back in time.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being given a blessing by the head monk in the Tiger’s Nest monestary. Seeing how caring our guide, Kunzhang, was towards my mother. Witnessing a religious ceremony, including chanting, drumming and horn playing, in a monestary.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Can not fault him. Went out of his way to support my mother.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware that the festival you attend may be crowded. Surprisingly for us, it was by no means the highlight of the trip. Note that the weather forecasts for Bhutan are not accurate: we packed far too many warm clothes. It can get a bit chilly in the evening, but during the daytime it’s often sunny and warm, even in March, when we visited. (Sadly, it was explained to us that the climate has changed in Bhutan due to global warming). Take some of your own food, especially if you have dietary requirements, as it is bland and similar wherever you go: hotels seem to think that tourists want only veg, rice, noodles and poor quality meat.
Everest Base Camp
An excellent but demanding trek amongst the most beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching Base Camp &Kalla Pater and also reaching Lukla at the end of the trek which inspired a great feeling of "mission accomplished "!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bikash made a good trip into a great one! I really can't fault this man,he was excellent in every respect-a top man and a credit to Exodus!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get fit,go with a positive attitude and enjoy! You CAN do it!
Unmissable Jordan
This was one of the most interesting and inspiring cultural trips I have been on. Our guide was superb and the history, along with the scenery in Jordan, made for a truly outstanding 10 days.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is impossible to pick one particular moment as there were many. The top 5 highlights for me were, lunch overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the Roman City of Jerash, the site of Jesus' baptism at Bethany, Petra and the Wadi Rum, but, on any other holiday, many of the other sites we visited in between would have been in the top 5 too.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I cannot praise Eyad Al Banna (Eddie) highly enough. His historic and current knowledge of all things Jordan and the Middle East was exceptional and he imparted it in an interesting, humorous and patient manner that truly made the holiday. Eddie really brought the group together and did a great job keeping us all pointed in the right direction, dealing with personal matters quickly and effectively, all whilst telling jokes and constantly having a smile on his face. He is firmly in my top three guides from all the adventure and cultural trips I have been on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make the trip and enjoy it. Do not worry about travelling in Jordan just because it is in the Middle East. The people are very friendly and it feels totally sage
Great week of trekking
Undiscovered Atlas is a great week of trekking, which, for me, was pitched at the right level. There were some challenging parts to the trek, but not so difficult that it was not enjoyable. It was great to visit a remote part of the country, where there were few tourists, but the locals were very friendly and welcoming. I felt like I had a proper break away from normal life, which felt great! The food was simple, but fabulous and I enjoyed it all. I would definitely recommend this trip to others.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the peak of Jebel Aklim was great, it was a challenging hike up but felt great a the top!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Youssef was a great group leader. He was very experienced and knowledgeable and had a good relationship with the group. He lead us across some remote areas and I felt completely confident and ease at all times. Thank you Youssef! The rest of the team should also be thanked ie the drivers, cooks and extra guide. They were all very professional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty wet wipes, spare socks and underwear. There is no showering, but it felt nice to put clean things on after the day's trek. Also take blister treatment eg compeed and tape to prevent blisters. Also, no electricity so taking a power monkey / charging device is useful if you are relying on taking photos on your phone, for example.
Peter Hodge
I am aged 62 with a decent overall level of fitness but no previous experience of trekking and limited day hike practice.
I found this trek very ‘do-able’ and a fantastic way to experience the marvellous scenery and huge peaks of the Himalayas. The pace was very steady, the acclimatisation gradual; and the combination of group encouragement and the novelty of the scenery made the walk a pleasure.
The tea houses were basic but clean and comfortable and the food wholesome.
Most Inspirational Moment
Not a moment as such, but the soaring mountains were an incredible sight through the trek.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Prasant was a great group and team leader. He led the group with great patience and good humour, balancing leadership with friendliness and always willing to go the extra mile to make our tour a success. He was knowledgeable, competent, and happy to share his knowledge of the country, its people, and wildlife.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Discuss your requirements with Exodus in advance to see if there are ways in which the package can be tailored to meet specific requirements such as flights, extensions.
Costa Rica experience
An excellent trip with an opportunity to experience a good range of different habitats. Accommodation all of a high standard. Eco-lodges particularly good. High standard of food throughout the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Experiencing both cloud and rain forest environments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Outstanding. Very informative. Knowledge of birdlife exceptional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go on this trip if you are interested in wildlife - particularly birds. Take a reasonable camera with a good zoom lens.
Amazing Amalfi
Just a note to extol the virtues of both the holiday and the leader.
It was a week filled with varied walks which were very well lead by Severio. His personal preparation, briefings and advice were of an amazingly high standard. He is a very friendly guy, personable and caring with a fantastic sense of humour
The walks themselves were varied in style, scenery and degree of difficulty. We were able to explore a vast area of the coast and were amazed when we were able both to view from the sea and to see outlined on a map just how far we had walked and the heights we had attained.
This is my second Exodus trip (Albania being my first) but it will not be my last
Well done Exodus
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the Path of the Gods
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sensational Seve!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks have their respective degrees of difficulty. Prepare your body well!
Fabulous Trip
Fabulous week in the snow in the Finland. The week exceeded all expectations – helped by the fact we saw the Northern Lights on night one on the way from the airport. Had a great mix of different activities and stunning scenery. Also food was really good. Lunch was always a filling soup and dinner great home cooked Finnish dishes.
Most Inspirational Moment
The morning dog sledding - a small company is used who take good care of the dogs and dogs seemed very happy to bring us out for exercise. Also the scenery in the area was like a Winter Wonderland
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti made the trip. It was clear that he loves the outdoor life in the snow and he was happy to share those experiences with the group. He also had a great sense of humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just book it.
Absolutely Brilliant!
The last week of March 2018, I met with 10 other cyclists and 2 Exodus cyclists.
Weather was great all week.
Mountain biking was just that – real mountains, middle of nowhere, old rocky tracks; most just about capable of 4×4 – which is just as well as we had two Toyota Landcruisers as back up along with a transit minibus leapfrogging.
Day 1 – Straight into a long and exciting descent – a real test of skill set – shale surface to huge rocks, all just about manageable by all of us.
Excellent – Exodus guides and back up drivers
Good – Hotels and food – as described in brochure/web – cleanliness with food handling a major factor throughout
Excellent – choice of routes, camaraderie, bikes, excitement, social evenings, views and natural scenery.
Excellent – leadership and cycling knowledge by both guides; both at the very top of MTB cycling but not bragging or showing off. Really mature characters.
Climbing – yes there was plenty of uphill cycling – if you wanted to – there was always a choice of a back up vehicle if you didn’t fancy a particular climb. All aspects were clearly explained – the distance of the climb, the steepness and the choice of cycle or not. Never an issue at all.
Other positives – evening meals, small cycle challenges (ride on the blue rocks, ride a single v steep rock)
It was such great cycling that I’m going to return – not something I normally would consider.
It was a truly exciting, seat of the pants, on the edge cycling experience.
By the way – everyone was tucked up in bed before 2230 – happily worn out!
Well done Rad and John.
Stuart
Most Inspirational Moment
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Thoughts on Group Leader
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Advice for Potential Travellers
Plenty of factor 50