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4.7 out of 5

Carol Jones

Reviewed November 2015

cycling in Thailand and Laos

This is a cycling trip not for the ‘faint hearted’ It is a truly cultural experience which takes you to the heart and soul of the local people in the remote mountains and valleys of Laos. It would be almost impossible to get to this part of Laos without cycling and without the knowledge and back up of the local leaders and drivers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Stopping to visit a mountain village while the road was temporarily closed and drinking the most amazing Green tea in a small road side cafe. Meeting the smallest woman I have ever seen carrying a basket ofthe biggest pieces of root ginger I have ever seen!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great. Knowledge enthusiasm and fully committed to the trip and everything Laos!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you just want to cycle as far as possible for as long as possible or as fast as possible each day without looking to the right and left, ahead or behind and without stopping for the unexpected, then this trip is not for you! You will miss sooooo much!

Martin Bigg

Reviewed November 2015

An amazing week packed with great experiences

History, culture, tradition, wildlife, real-life, unique experiences and fun all packed into 9 days

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking down the track and through the gorge into Petra. Seeing the amazing colors of the rocks and the way they had been carved before a glimpse, then the full splendor of the Treasury. But it then gets even better with the royal tombs and the evolving walk and climb to the monastery. And then even better with the climb to the place of sacrifice and the return round the back away from the visitors. Not to mention, swimming with fish in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea, riding a camel in Wadi Rum and the other world heritage sites.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was very competent and knowledgeable with the right balance between leadership and choice of activities. He adjusted and responded well to the group and helped make it a memorable experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Jordan is a great country with a range of very interesting places to visit and experiences. They are relatively close to each other and therefore can be visited together in a single trip without excessive travel. It is a young and ambitious country which works hard to attract and look after its visitors. There is something well worth seeing and doing for everyone here.

Wayne Seddon

Reviewed November 2015

Wine Rooney

A very hard and very rewarding trek to a place beyond the clouds. A once in a lifetime experience. Great group and guides, always positive. Thankyou.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching summit and seeing sun arriving also as if to welcome us at the top of Africa. Stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Charles. Legend. All the other guides were fantastic and a special thanks to all the porters also who helped me get my backside to the top. Without them, no way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be as fit as you can. See it as a challenge and dont leave it too late in life. Dig deep and achieve.

Petrus Van Dongen

Reviewed November 2015

Galapagos Wildlife Trip

An amazing trip, full of exciting excursions, beautiful landscapes, astounding wildlife encounters, amazing weather, good co-travellers and a very informative and easy going leader! What more could you want of this once-in-a-lifetime-trip?

Most Inspirational Moment

Snorkelling with turtles, sea lions, sharks, rays, penguins and marine iguanas. OK, this wasn't one moment, but the whole snorkelling experience was awesome!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good, informative, knowledgeable, easy-going, funny.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring plenty of sun cream; bring sandals and flip-flops, as well as good walking shoes; make sure you can stand constant movement of the ship, or take drugs; be prepared to spend time in small spaces. Bring binoculars (for birds mainly) as well as a decent camera, zoom not so important, as the animals are very close! Other that that: just do it!

Sharon Spooner

Reviewed November 2015

More than a great cycle trip

This trip exceeded my expectations – crossing three quite different countries for our introduction to SE Asia allowed us to experience different foods, customs and sites of interest.

Most Inspirational Moment

Impossible to pick a moment - we whizzed along some delightful rural roads in Thailand, climbed through the impressive towers of Angkor Wat, and soaked up a very special atmosphere as darkness fell on the stilted village and mangroves during the (optional) boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Is, who accompanied us as our guide throughout the trip, was a key factor in the success of the trip. Her sound knowledge of the region and in particular of the routines of rural communities made her particularly good at spotting things/places/activities which she knew would be interesting to us. Opportunities to watch people making items from local raw materials, harvest crops, prepare food etc, and to be able to inquire about their lives, allowed us to gain new perspectives and feel that we had gained from the experience rather than simply cycling past their doors

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling on this trip demands more endurance than hill-climbing power.

Reviewed November 2015

Land of the Tiger

This was a wonderful trip. Balvinder, our group leader, could not have done more to make the holiday memorable and fun. All the travel went smoothly, the accommodation was fine and the game drives lovely.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing my first wild tiger actually in the wild.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take fewer clothes that you think you will need. You wont wear then all! Take a dust cover for your camera and binoculars.

Janet Aries

Reviewed November 2015

Walking in Andalucia

This was a relaxed, no-fuss trip. As a first-time Exodus tripper, I was impressed with the organisation and delivery from the very start to the finish. For solo travellers, peace of mind and feeling safe is paramount. Even in our farmhouse where we stayed for the entire trip. there was no need to even lock the doors to our rooms, keys simply were not required. Amazing!! The trip leader absolutely made it for all the group , I am sure. Knowledgable, charming and so considerate.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too difficult to identify just one experience. Overall, it was just so very relaxing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Exceptional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is super-relaxing. If you are looking for bars, theatre ,lots of night-life, this may not be the holiday for you.

Pam Peers

Reviewed November 2015

Great walks and superb scenery in the Alicante region

This was a really enjoyable week of walks in an unspoilt and very interesting part of Spain.

Most Inspirational Moment

There a number of memorable parts of the trip, and each day brought its own highlights. It was great to be able to walk in countryside that has preserved traditional ways of farming, and where everyone seemed friendly and welcoming. Being accompanied down the last stretch of the Puig Campana by a stray mule was an interesting experience! Fortunately Jose knew the owner and we were able to ensure that the mule got home safely ...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was great - an interesting and informative guide and good fun to be with. He seemed to know everyone in the area, and to be very well respected.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I'm very glad that I'd got fit before the holiday - the walks were long and there were some 'challenging' stretches, though nothing too daunting.

Reviewed November 2015

Brilliant trip!

This is an excellent look at Morocco from every aspect.

Most Inspirational Moment

SJVtaying in the mountains in a small village where most people lived on next to nothing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rashid was a very good leader, he explained everything very well and did everything he could to make things good for us, and he had such a lovey personality.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of Imodium. The 4/5 hour walk in Todra gorge was in fact climbing up to the mountain top which I found quite challenging. The views from the top were breath taking and well worth it, but I think had I know the extent of the climb in advance I would have declined. Go with an open mind on the accommodation. They were all different and some quite basic, but still this added to the authenticity of the trip.

Robert Lane

Reviewed November 2015

Fabulous walking in lovely countryside with an excellent leader and hosts

Jose has planned some superb walks in a relatively undiscovered area. We hardly saw any other walkers in 5 days of stimulating, relatively challenging walks. The accommodation as very good and the villages both very welcoming to us as visitors.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Puig Campana was pretty special, though unfortunately it was a misty day - the only misty day of the whole week. Halloween in Sella, when we had fortunately done all of the walking, was the experience of a lifetime - they certainly know how to party and were only too happy to encourage us to join in, which of course we did :-)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superlatives cannot do justice to Jose Miguel! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and has planned a marvellous week of walks. His management of our large group was very impressive - he let us all walk at our own pace when conditions permitted but was good at keeping at keeping us together when circumstances required. His written and spoken English are very impressive and he kept us all entertained throughout the week with jokes and anecdotes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get fit - the walking is quite challenging, comparable to a long day on the Lakeland fells. It is well worth making the effort because the views are fantastic, and the accommodation very comfortable, making it easy to recharge your batteries for the next day's walk.

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