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4.7 out of 5

Derek Gott

Reviewed October 2015

Western Explorer

There are some long drives but the scenery is awesome and we were fortunate getting day after day of warm sunshine.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were several. Seeing El Capitan and Half Dome again after 33 years. Climbing to Angels Landing in Zion NP. Seeing the Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon. The Navajo experience at Monument Valley and descending to Plateau Point in the incomparable Grand Canyon.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had a different leader each week. Both of them were very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some long days travelling and carry plenty of water. Eating out is a great pleasure but allow for the 18%tips.

Michael Heaney

Reviewed October 2015

Annapurna Sanctuary, the enjoyable way !

Fantastic trek with amazing contrasts in scenery; jungle and monkeys to the high mountains in only a few days. Nice pace to each day that ensured that the altitude increase was never a problem. Superb Exodus Leader and wonderful Guides and Porters made the trek a truly memorable experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching ABC , Annapurna Base Camp on a clear, crisp day with the panorama of the Sanctuary laid out before us was amazing. To achieve this in the company of a lovely group of like minded people made it all the more special.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great Guy, so passionate about his country and the people. Always on hand to share his knowledge of the mountains, the animals , the plants and the culture and always looking out for the safety of the clients. Added to this was the humour and when encouraged some great singing !

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be put off by the situation in Nepal post Earthquake - get out there and have a great time but also help the country recover by spending some money.

Joanne Nasuti

Reviewed October 2015

Beautiful scenery, amazing architecture, tasty food, great cycling.

This was one of the better cycling trips I have done. Cycling was challenging only 1 or 2 days. We cycled through some amazing scenery. The architecture in several of the towns, especially Modica, was extraordinary. Some hotels were better than others, but that is what to expect on an Exodus trip. And it goes without saying that the food, especially the seafood and deserts, was yummy!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the most southern tip of Sicily, and putting my left foot in the Mediterranean, and right foot in the Ionean Sea. It is my Facebook cover page, and the wallpaper on my computer at work.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Thomas was so thorough, organized, and especially caring of all travelers. He encouraged the less experienced cyclists as they struggled up the hills. Any request was looked into and honored.

Advice for Potential Travellers

BRING BUG REPELLENT! The mosquitos are relentless, and they are everywhere, even in the larger cities like Catania. If you have extra days in the beginning or end, visit Taormina.

Joanne Britton

Reviewed October 2015

Once in a lifetime trip

From the start our guide was informative and prepared us for the Inca Trail. The Sacred Valley trip was worth doing the day before the trek started too. The porters were always at hand, we were looked after incredibly well with fresh food and enough to keep energy levels up. The scenery was stunning and worth the trek to Machu Picchu. All along the way our guide gave us information on the plants, area and ruins we passed through. At times, when the altitude made walking up steep paths more difficult, we could take our time without any pressure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching Dead Womans Pass on day 2 in the cloud and the moment you reach the end of your journey at the Sun Gate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Supportive, patient guide with a supreme amount of local knowledge. What was also important was his humour and ability to converse with the rest of the group at meal times. Couldn't have asked for a better guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Give yourself a few days to acclimatise before embarking on the trek. Boiled sweets (not necessarily the Coca ones) definitely helped along the trek. A metallic water bottle doubled up as a hot water bottle at night!

Kanweljit Nandra

Reviewed October 2015

Walking the Amalfi Coast

Though the weather was not great the quality of the itinerary, flexibility and the people I had a great holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Going up versuvius in gale force winds!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good though lack of Italian language skills meant did not benefit fully from local environment.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just that it is a varied holiday with something for everyone. Just prepare for rain if going in October!

Roderick Edwards

Reviewed October 2015

Walking in the Picos de Europa

An excellent weeks walking in the Picos. The scenery is stunning, and the walks are long/hard enough to make you feel that you have done something, but by no means heroic.

The hotel (HotelTorrecerrado) is a small family run hotel – you will get a warm friendly welcome from Jim and Pilar, and the food – particularly the dinners – is definitely 5 star ! If you are luccky, Jim will regale you with Amazing Tales in the bar after dinner !

Most Inspirational Moment

The sight of Griffin Vultures flying so close to us on the summit of Pandescura. Walking up to the village of Bulnes on the free day. The Cares Gorge in the pouring rain ! Amazingly atmospheric

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro - amazing leader. Very mountain wise, excellent local knowledge, fantastic sense of humour. His relaxed still of managing the group was much appreciated - everyone appreciated him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are going walking to lose weight, this is probably not the trip for you ! Jim and Pilar's cooking more than makes up for the calories you might have lost through walking !

Robbie Walker-Brown

Reviewed October 2015

Cycling Rajasthan

A great mixture of cycling and sight seeing. A great deal was packed in so not one for those wanting a relaxing holiday. Once again Exodus combine well planned routes, great support and ethical tourism (which is wht=y so many of us come back!).

Most Inspirational Moment

There was more than one! The Taj Mahal, the fort at Kumbhalgarh, Pushkar (if you stay off the special Lassi's!!) but above all the assault on the senses that is the cmlexity of India.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Anand Kapil worked his socks off to make sure we got the very best from this trip. He was really well supported by Sunil and the 'boys' (cycle mechanic and the drivers). Top marks to Anand and the team!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like some cycling and sightseeing, then include this tri on your list. It is moderate for cycling (but you can burn the calories) but action packed given the itneery. You will come away with a real feel for what makes Rajasthan tick!

Ann Bennett

Reviewed October 2015

Galapagos Wildlife

Well, what can I say? Everyone will tell you how you get to the animals and birds in the Galapagos; but you really do! Watch your feet or you could trip over sea lions or iguanas. Not to mention stepping on the gulls or boobies. One of our party had a red footed boobie land on her hand. Another had a sea lion sniff his toes! Everywhere you look there is another creature. Mockingbirds insisting that they have their picture taken. Sea birds swooping low overhead. A truly AMAZING place. And snorkelling; so close to the wonderful aquatic life. Feeling like sea lions yourself due to the wet suits.

Most Inspirational Moment

Swimming above a turtle; the penguin that swam back and forth in front of me, then under my belly; the fur sea lion that I swam with on my last snorkel experience. All WOW factors. Watching the frigate birds swooping down to steal fish from the other birds and sea lions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Juan was a truly wonderful, inspirational leader. Flora and fauna, lava flows, topography; he knew it all and imparted his knowledge with a lovely sense of humour too. Always encouraging, always helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would say you need a good level of fitness; some of the walks are a little "challenging", either tough going or steep drops at times. And getting in and out of the panga could be interesting when the sea is rough. There was a supply of sea sickness tablets available on board; they worked very well, apparently. Cabins are small but adequate. Don't take too many clothes; no one dresses up and you can wash what you take. And the wet suits are well worth hiring. Recharging points available, but take lots of memory on your cards as you will need it. We only had one chance to shop, on San Cristobal, for around half hour. Otherwise, it's Baltra Airport.

Lynne Howarth

Reviewed October 2015

Fantastic experience!

A great trek, with the added benefit of an inspiring history!

Most Inspirational Moment

This was my first experience of South America, wild camping and remote trekking, all 3 have provided memories which will last a lifetime! I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to experience the trek with such a great group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nothing was too much trouble for "Olly", having completed the trek over 300 times he was an expert in all areas and had plenty of enthusiasm. He can also run up the monkey steps to the sun gate in seconds! Our bags failed to arrive until 2 hours before the trek departed from Cusco (through no fault of KLM or Exodus), and Olly went out of his way to ensure we had a back up plan to hire and buy necessary gear.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have strong bug spray and a buff or bandana to wrap around your neck. It was hot and sunny everyday during an October trek!

Stephen Jones

Reviewed October 2015

excellent vietnam cycling trip

Our leader, Lam was a star. Great trip from start to finish. Hotels better than we expected and to eat excelkent food where the locals ear, was a real highlight. Cycling was not too onerous and reasonably fit people would be fine including us 60+ year old.