Thoughts on Group Leader
Son was an excellent guide and host. As were the rest of the team.
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Cycling Vietnam
The organisation, logistics and the team from the outset were absolutely faultless. Small details made the trip so much easier; keys ready at each hotel and no check-in, tickets for sites and tipping taken care of, bikes fully prepped and assigned etc etc. The trip also involved a lot of local people and services which allowed us to get a full view of the country, a little off the tourist trail. The guide and support team dealt with every challenge with patience, positivity and good humour. The riding could have been better. We seemed to spend a lot of time cycling on wide, straight, flat roads and then get on the bus for more interesting terrain. Hybrid bikes would also be a better choice than the MTBs supplied. Good mileages though and challenging enough in the warm, humid weather. Overall, a great trip!
Wildlife
This trip was amazing, and our group was so lucky and i felt privileged to see so many wonderful , amazing animals on this trip, Manta Rays, Feather Sting Rays, Turtles, Spinner Dolphines, Whale Shark, black tip sharks, Nurse Sharks and flying fish – AMAZING. I would like to highlight the need for a UV Protect shirt – not just a rash vest. There will be plankton that will sting when swimming in areas with Manta rays / Whale Sharks. i felt like i overpacked for this trip, you will need a change of swimming costumes but no need to take that many clothes for the evening. Sea shoes for sharp shell beaches are beneficial, and flip flops but no need for other shoes.
Most Inspirational Moment
All wildlife - out of this world - amazing .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Engaging and supportive
Advice for Potential Travellers
UV top, and maybe a long sleeve if available. Sports camera for underwater filming a must. take your sea legs with you, as the crossing can be a little rocky at times - channel crossing even lost the support dinghy for a short time until recovered by the snorkel boat. You will need to complete a traveller declaration - Maldives immigration on departure from UK & Maldives - save a screen shot with QR Code for customs.
Enjoyable introduction to the wonderful landscapes and wildlife in this stunning country.
Well thought out tour of the Cape, taking in such varied landscapes and experiences. Highlights were the Schotia Game Reserve, the drive through the Little Karoo to the Cango Caves and the trip to the Cape of Good Hope. Touring was on a mini bus, which was spacious enough for our tour group of 13. Most drives were reasonable, but there was one very long day of 7 hours with only a couple of short stops. Accommodation was spacious, clean and with comfortable beds. All of a generally good standard.
Most Inspirational Moment
Amazing trip to Schotia where we saw a stunning range of animals. Plus the semi desert area of the Little Karoo around De Rust.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tallis was a confident & safe driver. He was knowledgeable and kept us well informed of the details of the trip and any changes to the itinerary. He fitted in a couple of extra visits , which improved our experience and were appreciated by all the group (Betty’s Bay and the Kirstenbosch Gardens) There were a number of health challenges with the group that were dealt with in a calm and appropriate manner.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for bad weather. Take refreshments, as stops some days are limited and in some accommodation facilities were also limited. There is one long day travelling, so be aware
Amazing experience
A really amazing trip Guides really good and looked after me well I’m not really a cyclist though and would have appreciated clarification of the level. Having walked at level 4/5, I was surprised that level 3 was this hard
Most Inspirational Moment
Bird Park Amber fort Udaipur lakes
Thoughts on Group Leader
Manu and Manish were always friendly and approachable Assessment of conditions not always absolutely accurate in my opinion
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware that road conditions are often rough Tourist sites are awesome but local guides may be difficult to understand
Pura Vida indeed
Well organised tour, that allowed us to discover and enjoy different areas of exceptional natural beauty in a welcoming country.
The tour started slowly, but by day 6 / La Fortuna Waterfall, it became more paced and more choices of activities were available.
Apart from the hotel at Monteverde, subpar in comparison to the others, (our room was in a kind of basement with a view to a wall, and the breakfast was of a limited choice) we enjoyed the hotels.
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River was outstanding.
Most Inspirational Moment
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River, and the beach at Tamarindo. The trip to and the activities to Tortuguero could have been better.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Randall, our very knowledgeable tour guide, and a good organiser, was full of energy, optimism, and fun and opened our eyes to many natural wonders, that otherwise, we would have passed by without noticing.
Disappointing game drives
Beautiful country, fascinating culture, friendly people, lovely hotels, great food, helpful guides, plenty of birds but very disappointing game drives in the national parks on our itinerary. We saw more elephants from the tour bus outside the parks than on the game drives within them, fleetingly glimpsed a leopard on an unscheduled visit to a different park which we paid extra for and saw no sloth bears. I appreciate wildlife viewing is not guaranteed, and I know south Asia is not east Africa, but think Exodus should review the current itinerary to assess whether it offers customers the best viewing opportunities. Either that or re-badge this as a bird-watching trip with possibility of seeing a few mammals along the way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching a baby purple-faced langur clinging onto its mother as she feasted on fruit in the Sinharaja Rainforest.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nalaka Thennakoon
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring some decent binoculars.
diverse and exciting adventure
this trip proves you dont need a multi country trip to see it all! volcanoes, cloudforests, the amazon jungle, highlands of the andes… the diversity of what you see in two weeks is unrivalled. often seen as the great Galapagos’s less exciting mainland counterpart…this could not be further from the truth. Be wowed by science experiments only possible on the equator, visit local communities in the amazon rainforest and experience the Andean cultures. i would recommend this trip to anyone with a spirit for adventure, who loves to be outdoors experiences lots of different landscapes flora and fauna.
Most Inspirational Moment
staying in the amazon and going to sleep listening to the soundbath of the amazon jungle. it does not get better than is
Thoughts on Group Leader
Etiel was one of the best leaders I've ever had the pleasure of travelling with. with 15+ years experience he was able to answer questions fully on any topic. with humour and enthusiasm
Advice for Potential Travellers
some of the walks have steep accents and decents. you go at a slow pace as you are doing the walks to see the animals and plants mostly. but being prepared with the right walking shoes and a stick if needed will make this more enjoyable . ( you can always sit these out as well, one person in our group did and saw wild monkeys instead! )
Cape Town and the garden route
Places visited were picturesque enough and accommodation very good throughout. However a major criticism I would make is that only white (Afrikaans) were encountered directly and entire trip dominated by their view of South Africa. Black South Africans were encountered only as fulfilling menial roles (in hotels etc) and their view and perspective was not only missing but it is as if it had been airbrushed away and no mention whatsoever was made of the apartheid issue and long struggle to overcome it. While people do not come on holiday for political education mention of salient facts about a country are essential in the tourist narrative especially if they are recent and ongoing and to give context to what is being experienced. it was only in the Robben Island trip ( only 2 of us did this) that non Afrikaans South Africa was glimpsed and the guides there were excellent presenting things in a straightforward and unemotional way that commanded attention.
Most Inspirational Moment
Favorite was the safari trip near the elephant reserve where we saw pretty much every animal that could be seen some quite close up (lions elephants and zebras particularly).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very pleasant and friendly in personality and very helpful and reliable when there were problems or setbacks. in terms of information about the country I found him extremely limited in scope.
Advice for Potential Travellers
No.
Reply from Exodus
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Jill. Whilst we were pleased to read that you had a great holiday overall, we were very sorry to hear about your concerns. Exodus is an open and diverse B Corp company, and we aim to give our customers a deep understanding of the countries we visit. We have not received similar feedback in the past; therefore, your comment has been taken on board, and has been shared with the relevant managers for careful consideration. If you wish to discuss this further, please feel free to email us at customerservices@exodus.co.uk, and we will be more than happy to address your concerns directly.
Best Trip of my Life!
I booked The Inca Trail with extensions to the Amazon and Lake Titicaca, my only regret, not having done it sooner in my life!
Most Inspirational Moment
Everything... the scenery and the expert guides for all our experiences.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had a group leader for each part of the trip, they were absolutely excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Whilst this seems expensive, I would say it is worth it. I travelled alone and as I don't speak Spanish, I just wanted a company to take care of everything and ensure I was safe throughout. It was really worth investing in this and worthwhile choosing an ethical company.
Three very diverse countries
A great trip through three very diverse countries. Logistics executed seamlessly by our guide Chai and all three local teams. I cannot praise them enough. The first few days in Thailand are a bit tough due to the heat and long cycling routes, sometimes with no shade but that’s all forgotten with the beauty of the temples of Cambodia and the Mekong Delta as you head into Vietnam. A mix of vibrant capital cities, bustling towns and peaceful villages. There’s never a dull moment on this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Amazing to see development go hand in hand with preserved local traditions.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chai was great. Organised, good humoured and always available for everyone. He knew how to ensure that everyone had the holiday they were looking for and how to meet a range of different needs.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You'll be on the move a lot, so make sure you take a couple of extra days at the end of the trip somewhere more peaceful (not Saigon!) if you want to wind down and relax. Don't be afraid to do your own research into restaurants and experiences and head off on your own in the evenings whenever you want without the group. Don't worry if you're not a top cyclist. Get in the van and cool off whenever you feel you need to relax. These countries are way too interesting to just keep your head down and grind out kilometres on the road. Take things at your own pace (the team is 100% on board with you doing that) and make sure you take the time to really look around you and take lots of photos. Bring dollars for Cambodia or withdraw them from the ATM in-country. Most everything else you can buy along the way. Bring an extra bag for souvenirs, clothing, spices etc. to take home! There's lots of shopping opportunities.