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4.7 out of 5

KIM PAYNE

Reviewed April 2015

Great landscapes

The landscapes were fantastic. Real variety of scenery from rolling hills, to endless gravel sections, lots of gorgeous sand and small towns. Namibia has some fabulous food, extremely affordable. The bikes we hired were of fantastic quality too.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise on the Sand Dunes. Incredible.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was okay. Very organised, very safety and environmental conscious.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack a pillow! The accommodation is very budget. Even the last night in the Superior Hotel was not Superior. They were basic 2 star hotels. The camping equipment was great. Tents were spacious and put up and down for us - easy camping in my book! We were there in March and didn't really need a sleeping bag or any wet weather gear.

Susan Parsons

Reviewed April 2015

Highlights of Costa Rica

We drove some 1,300 miles (or was it kilometres?) in two weeks, travelling every second day so quite a lot of time was spent on the bus albeit with regular stops. The country is very varied with distinct geographical zones.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gliding peacefully along the waterways in Tortuguero. Staying at the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge - wonderful. Seeing the Resplendent Quetzal at Savegre and the wonderful humming birds.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrés was very knowledgeable about his country, patient and imparted just the right amount of information. Our driver was Erik - a very professional and excellent driver who spent much of his spare time cleaning and polishing the bus. It was immaculate.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Monteverde - the suspension bridges/canopy walk was well worth doing, as were the butterfly and humming bird gardens. Esquinas - at $15 their night walk was excellent (much better than the Monteverde walk) and we saw lots of frogs and a very venomous snake which the Esquinas guide gave a wide berth to! Each of the lodges/hotels had laundry services, cost by piece or by the bag so I take a week's worth of clothes and get them laundered half way through as the humidity isn't conducive to getting things dry once washed. I packed my clothes in plastic bags so they didn't get damp.

Meiling Aw

Reviewed April 2015

Treasures of Sicily Review

Great, comprehensive trip covering most of Sicily. From walking on Mt Etna, to sampling the best seafood, wine and coffee in charismatic historical towns dotted all around the island, it was definitely a trip to write home about!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking in the Zingaro Nature Reserve. The beauty of the rugged coastline, the views and being active in the sunshine was magical.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Danilo was fantastic. The fact that he's a geologist was a nice surprise. He provided valuable and interesting information about Mt Etna, and Sicily's landscape in general. He was also very helpful in giving restaurant recommendations, endeavoured to make everyone's holiday as enjoyable as possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack layers if going up Mt Etna. The sun may be shining, but the winds are still chilly in April!

Valerie Leigh

Reviewed April 2015

Marrakech and the Sahara

An excellent trip with a great variety of scenery and experiences which I would recommend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being in the Sahara, the sunset and the night sky. Also the Atlas Mountains which were stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good: knowledgeable and took us to some great restaurants!

Advice for Potential Travellers

We didn't need our sleeping bags: there were made up beds in both the Sahara camp and the gite where we had a tent/room for ourselves. It was very hot at the end of March/beginning of April and only needed a jumper in the evening in the desert. A couple of longer drives, but the scenery was stunning. The camel ride was fun after the first 10 min of getting used to it but does leave you a little sore!

Ed Helps

Reviewed April 2015

Cycling in Vietnam

A great full on trip to experiencing the best of Vietnam.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to pick out anything specific on this diverse trip because so much was fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group Leader Danh Nguyen was excellent from the moment we arrived until we had checked in at the airport to leave. Nothing was too much trouble and he arranged a number of nice touches to make the holiday even more enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A reasonable level of fitness helps make this trip more enjoyable and be prepared to deal with cycling in the sun with lots of sun screen.

Martin Darling

Reviewed April 2015

Walking from Bomerano with Eric

A well planned and well executed experience

Most Inspirational Moment

The emphasis on supporting access to local communities and through this getting an insight into the lives of real people , more of this should be considered

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best leader we have experienced, nothing was too much trouble for him

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack for all types of weather , you especially need good walking boots with secure ankle support

Timothy Swain

Reviewed April 2015

Cycling the Amalfi Coast

A splendid cycling trip that really benefited from being undertaken as part of a group and with a leader. The ‘group’ effect is good to keep you going when you may otherwise flag, and the leader, with extensive local knowledge, takes you places that you would otherwise never find.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some of the scenery along the coastal road is quite simply breathtaking - as is the Italian driving! One particular lunch at a cliff-top restaurant was especially spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo is a wonderful leader, always patient and interesting and a font of historical knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The mileages quoted for each day do not reflect the long uphill climbs that are sometimes required and I understand that some people book onto this trip who are not fit enough to cope. This is a shame both for them and for the rest of the group. I think the Exodus brochure should emphasise more fully the need to check your ability before booking this trip.

Barry Tylee

Reviewed April 2015

Land of the Tiger

Tigers are illusive animals in the middle of what can be a very large area, but they have habits. These habits are known by the spotters, so given a bit of luck you may well see one or more if there are cubs. Patience and understanding is required when seeking out these majestic animals. It does not come easy but the rewards when one breaks cover or is found at a water hole is just simply fantastic. Along the way you will come across some of the most beautifully coloured birds. There are lots of other animals/ predators which roam the tree and Bamboo lined grounds, you might see a kill or a carcase. This is life in the National Parks of India.

Most Inspirational Moment

Early one morning our Jeep closed upon a few others which had stopped. With curiosity I looked and could not believe my eyes, There before my very eyes was a Tiger it was only a few meters away from us, relaxed, watching with the same curiosity while taking a rest and drink. Having a sleep, rolling over onto its back, legs in the air. This is what I came for.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Krishna. A very likeable man. A good leader with great knowledge. A good organiser. Well in control of the group, excellent communication skills. A great asset to the Exodus team

Advice for Potential Travellers

You are visiting India. Be prepared for the inevitable tummy problems. The game drives in some of the parks can be very dusty, especially if you are following other Jeeps. If you have a good camera and lens, take something to cover it. The same could be said for your nose and mouth, A scarf is an essential part of the kit. As much as a Hat or Insect repellent etc.

Cornell Grierson

Reviewed April 2015

Galapagos Wildlife Cruise

Galapagos 14 night cruise around the islands a once in a lifetime holiday…. Thinking about it? Just book it truly amazing!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing and swimming with penguins, turtles, sea lions, sting rays, sharks, hammerhead sharks, dolphins. Seeing a huge group of dolphins swimming when we were sailing was also a huge highlight. Blue footed boobies courting ritual. Wandering albatross as well was wonderfull.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Darwin was excellent really fun and knowledgeable about the history of the islands and the animals that inhabit it a wonderful your leader can't fault one bit.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Small cabins don't take to much also very formal at dinner times so no need to worry about taking all smart clothes.

Mark Sargeant

Reviewed April 2015

Land of the Tigers Review - Mark Sargeant

An excellent all round trip with 12 tiger sightings for the group, some just specks of stripes in the grass & from long/very long distances, but some extremely close encounters too which were brilliant. 3 very different but beautiful parks.

Organisation etc was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

A number of moments stood out. 1. Seeing a male and female tiger just 7-8 metres away from us at a waterhole on separate occasions - an utterly outstanding sighting which would be very difficult to better - as mentioned below the Exodus vehicles had just about the best view of them too. 2. Observing 2 10 month year old cubs follow in their mother's footsteps and stalk wild boar - they had no chance of catching them but great to observe. 3. Seeing a sloth bear was wonderful - whilst I didn't see them, other group members were lucky enough to see a Jungle Cat and Dholes (wild dogs) at a kill. 4. Seeing a 'live kill' right in front of us as we saw a jackal stalk, chase for 60 metres or so and successfully hunt a spotted deer. Pretty grisly but it was good to know that the jackal's cubs would be well fed. 5. Seeing the Taj Mahal - a wonderful site.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I travelled on this exact trip with Krishna 3 years ago and was delighted to have him as a Group Leader again - he was once again a terrific Leader, an extremely efficient, friendly and genuine guy. He worked really hard to ensure that the 16 days went very smoothly & to ensure that the Exodus group was given access to some of the best drivers/guides in the Parks which are so important to maximising tiger sightings - to put this in perspective when we had multiple Tiger sightings at one park other independent travellers travelling with other companies staying at our Lodge had none. His hard work ensured that all of the group had outstanding sightings that you would struggle to better if you did the trip 10 times. Krishna's willingness to wake up at 3am to ensure the group had 2 optional drives also paid dividends as the group saw tigers on both occasions. Much appreciated!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Tiger spotting is an extremely challenging process for even the most gifted of guides/park staff. The Indian National Parks are not home to huge numbers of animals that you see in Africa, but when you do see them it is a great experience. Just try and be patient and enjoy the beautiful parks as you go along!

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