Most Inspirational Moment
The day trip to the island of Mljet was brilliant, clear blue waters to swim in and quiet cycling
Thoughts on Group Leader
Krsto was knowledgeable and kept us laughing with a great sense of humour
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Gorgeous scenery, great cycling, lovely food
Great cycling, a couple of challenging hills. Lots of gorgeous scenery to look at. Clear blue waters, pine trees, simple lovely food. Recommended trip, even for infrequent cyclists
Good trip. Too much time on the bus. Some poor hotels.
This was a well-organised trip that attempts to do oo much. The net result is a trip spent on a bus, with some cycling. Some of the hotels were good and some were frankly dire. The unfortunate thing is you don’t really get to see anything, as you often arrive near dark and set off early. Shame, it could have been so much better. Exodus is rapidly going downhill, and this is far from being just my opinion.
Most Inspirational Moment
Some of the scenery, such as Ometepe Island was simply spectacular. The Pacific Ocean is wonderful to swim in.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roberto was simply great. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was well organised. I must not forget our fabulous driver, Ronald and our mechanic Dionysius.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I am not sure I would do a trip like this with Exodus again. There are better trips to be had. Hint though, if you do travel on this trip, anti-malarial tablets are not necessary. You also do not need a yellow fever jab.
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Karen for her feedback, although we sincerely regret that she was disappointed with aspects of the itinerary. We are aware that this trip has a busy itinerary in order to visit the highlights of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama in a relatively short space of time, so there are some large distances covered and consequently some long journeys. We are sorry that Karen was underwhelmed with some of the hotels she stayed at; we have been in contact with Karen on an individual basis and her comments have been discussed with the relevant hotel managements, which we hope will help to avoid similar client disappointment going forward.
Adam Roberts – Product Manager for Cycling in Central America
Uzbekistan Uncovered
This was an amazing trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
continuously exciting along the Silk Route, seeing the beautiful architecture. The Uzbeks are wonderful people. So hard working, happy, friendly and respectful through all the generations. The country is clean & organised. We stayed in great atmospheric small hotels. The guide took us to amazing places to eat off the beaten track!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had the perfect local guide. He was so informative, friendly, there for any questions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Travel very light. So much shopping from hand done paintings to carpets.
Hidden Treasures of Jordan (AXE) June 2015
Travelled in May/June 2015. This longer than the usual trip covers a huge area, taking in most of the main historic and ancient sites, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra, and all points in between.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many. Petra astounds, to quote my guide book. This is true. If your only knowledge of this site is glimpses of the Treasury on TV documentaries then prepare to be amazed, the immense scale of the ancient city is breathtaking. Spending two whole days in there allowed us to cover a lot of ground, but still left us wanting more. The old cliché of floating in the Dead Sea does not disappoint either, such an unusual experience, and very relaxing. Lunch in Pella (continuously occupied since Neolithic times ) looking across the Golan Heights to the Sea of Galilee, the borders of Syria, Israel and Palestine, with ancient Roman excavations scattered across the landscape.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wael was immediately likeable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about his country and its complex history, giving the group a huge amount of relevant information to absorb about the sites, but stopping short of statistic overload and allowing time for personal exploration. He responded well to group members’ individual needs, and did this with an ever present sense of humour. The only thing he lacks is a volume switch! :-)
Advice for Potential Travellers
If time allows ask for a little longer in the National Museum of Jordan, in Amman. The new location for the Dead Sea Scrolls in a dedicated, beautifully designed limestone building. There is so much to see here and everything is well presented and interpreted. It provides a great introduction for this trip and puts the history into perspective for the rest of the journey. Walking in Petra requires a reasonable level of fitness. It is very hot in there, and to get the best of the site and discover the more remote spots will mean around 15 to 20 miles walking each day. The initial walk through The Siq to the Treasury is about 3 miles! When changing money, don’t accept 50JD notes. Ask the bank to give you 20s, 10s and 5s. Nobody in Jordan seems to have any change, and small 1JD notes can be useful for tips, toilets and snacks. Petra and Jerash are very exposed in the heat without much shade, so keep covered and keep drinking water. Alcoholic drinks are limited in Jordan, but when available are very expensive. They always add service and tax onto the menu price. The breakfasts in all the hotels were limited (apart from the 5* Dead Sea hotel) and considering throughout the land there are the sights and sounds and smells of roadside coffee brewing the use of instant sachets is unforgivable! The hotel in Aqaba was particularly run down and unpleasant, and the long journeys too and from there just for a boat trip seemed excessive. Extra time at Wadi Rum with an overnight stay in one of the many camps would be preferable.
Camino de Santiago
I have always heard people talking about the Camino de Santiago as something very special and spiritual. After doing it myself I can only confirm that everything they say about it is absolutely true. It was very nice to walk and chat with the group and get to know other walkers along the way. Such a great experience!!
Buen Camino!
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching Santiago de Compostela was the highlight of the week for me and sharing the moment with the rest of the group was amazing!
Thoughts on Group Leader
José was a great trip companion and leader. He was fun and professional at the same time,and always ready to help us throughout the Camino.
MULTUMESC!!!!! From Karen and Michael
Lovely, friendly local people and countryside. Great fun with the group with lots of laughs and banter. Udu was an excellent tour leader, very knowledgeable and with good sense of humour.
Comfortable and friendly hotel.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the bears at the hide, including a cub!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Udu has a great sense of humour and a wealth of knowledge on Romania's wildlife, culture and history.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ear -plugs are useful, as the dogs do bark! (A lot).
A Marvellous Week
We enjoyed every element of this trip, from the walking in beautiful countryside, to the hotel and the food. A marvellous week.
Most Inspirational Moment
All the walks were inspirational, with exceptional views, plus flowers and wildlife aplenty.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alvaro was a very cheerful, knowledgeable and competent guide whose enthusiasm was infectious. He cleverly changed the programme to fit the weather, so we did a gorge walk when the cloud could have hampered higher walks, and we walked above the cloud on the final day. We enjoyed his company and leadership very much.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The moderate rating seems entirely accurate. We finished each day tired but fulfilled.
My first Exodus experience
A lovely country, great guide and crew always willing to help. IMHO Wrong bike choice for terrain although they were reliable and maintained MTB were def wrong choice. Be prepared for hot weather. Not sure if there is scope for two tours a north and south so you cut out the overnight train and some of the bus journeys which were up to 3+ hours long. “On the road” supplies were good and plentiful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visit to Cu Chi. Cave in Halong Bay. Use of family businesses.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knowledgeable, approachable and never to busy to help. Dhan was a gem.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Watch out for the heat. Having said that our guide altered rest stops etc to acc that.
Chianti Walking Tour
Really enjoyed the week. It was a good mix of walking and wine tasteing with the bonus of old cities and great views of the Tuscan countryside.
Most Inspirational Moment
Enjoyed the day in Sienna and the wine school trip. We are concious now of twirling our wine glass and looking for "tears".
Thoughts on Group Leader
A really nice woman, easy to get along with, good communicator and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you enjoy walking about 10kms a day, then you will enjoy this trip.
High Inca Trail - Salcantay
This was an amazing trip that was everything I hoped it would be and more. The scenery was amazing, the guides and porters were fabulous and someone organised perfect weather. Every detail was perfectly organised, and any hiccups were quickly smoothed. From pre-trip support from exodus, through to the day to day experience of the trek I can’t say enough good things.
Most Inspirational Moment
Talking to our guide, Wilbert Ramos, about his experiences and relationship with his country and, of course, coming through the Sun Gate at Manchu Picchu. There were inspirational moments every day, but these two stand out.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wilbert was fantastic. He brought Peru and Incas alive through his passion for people, his knowledge of his country and its history and his genuine desire to ensure that everyone on the trek, from tourists to porters were looked after and had a good experience. I've been on a number of treks and his skills as a mountain leader and guide were some of the best I've ever seen.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you build up a good level of fitness before you go - you don't need to be able to run a marathon, but the fitter you are the more you'll enjoy it. Be open minded and mindful. Take the time just to sit out and enjoy where you are and what you are doing.