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Trekking the Wadi Rum was amazingPetra is a must see
The trek was the highlight
Very good knowledge of the history of Jordan and the bedouin culture.Very enthusiastic and always a nice story to tell
I just can recommend this trip.Maybe stay an extra day at Petra
Really enjoyed the trip with only one or two gripes as follows. I don’t understand why you booked a trip to be in Cuba over May Day. This meant we didn’t get to see any of the parade because we were in Vinales, couldn’t see Che Guevara’s mausoleum and, although I don’t smoke cigars, some people might have liked to see the inside of a cigar factory and there were some very long days on buses although, in fairness, we had been warned.
Loved Havana; nice extra time on the beach which was a bonus; nice food after lots of comments before leaving that you don't go to Cuba for the culinary experience. I didn't think there was anything wrong with the food; almost too many meals on many occasions. The sun was shining, what more could we want! Lots to see and do.
Nice. The driver was exceptional and he didn't speak much English.
Don't lumber yourself with sick people on a trip! For that alone I deserve the £250 vouchers.
Well worth a visit. Interesting to find out on the last day that a member of the Exodus staff (or mole, as I call him) was in our group.
An excellent trip with variety, it ticked all my boxes with great mountain scenery and walking, archeology, lovely beaches and at that time of year (Spring) a mass of coloured flowers everywhere.
I think my favouite was the Gorropu Gorge, but also loved the Tiscali walk, visiting the Blue Marino Grotto on my free day and the mass of Spring flowers and in particular the spectacular orchids.
Eric was a good leader, but he did not have a great Knowledge of Italian which I think would have been useful on occassions. He was shadowed by Christine, who will do some of the future trips and she speaks Italian fluently.
I did not have a problem with any of the walking and bit of scrambling on the Tiscali and Cala Luna walks, but some in the group were not so happy and there was a discussion at the end of the holiday whether it was slightly undergraded and whether some parts of the itinerary should be modified. To my mind it would miss out some of the best bits, so I think the holiday should stay the same and perhaps modify the grade slightly if felt necessary.
I have been on the Evia and Amalfi holidays which are the same grade, but slightly easier, as I like a sea and mountainous holiday in the Spring when it is green and floral, and Sardinia was my favourite. As a Coeliac I would recommend this holiday to anyone requiring a gluten free diet as the Hotel S'Adde went out of their way to provide for the diet.
I would very much recommend this trip; we had lovely scenery – a nice mix of coast, hills and islands; good standard of accommodation throughout; excellent leaders (Michele and Roberto), and a really good group of people on the trip. There may not be quite enough cycling for really keen cyclists; another 10k or so could have been added each day (except for the second day’s cycling which finished with a serious hill) whilst still giving this trip a ‘moderate’ grading.
It's difficult to choose - perhaps the afternoon spent cycling on the island of San Pietro, with the combination of viewing flamingo, visiting beaches and relaxing in the very pleasant town of Carloforte.
Both Michele and Roberto were excellent; probably the best leadership team I've come across on any Exodus trip.
No, apart from go and enjoy it if you like a good mix of cycling and holiday. The only significant diadvantage of this trip was the very late return flight to Stansted.
If this trip is being modified in future, it would be nice to have an overnight stay in Carloforte, taking the first morning ferry to Sant' Antioco rather than moving on from Carloforte, which was the nicest town we visited on the trip, in late afternoon. Also the first day's cycling could be extended quite a bit, particularly as it was on flat terrain, to help occasional cyclists get their cycling legs back at the start of the holiday.
If you are considering it, BOOK IT, you won’t regret it
So many moments. The guides - Lakpa (apologies for any incorrect spellings), Pemba and Nima are wonderful. Tea in the morning, banter, knowledge and expertise are second to none. Care, humour, everything - faultless.The scenery - has to be seen to be believed - the mountains are incredible.It's very difficult to find words to describe this trip. It is by far the best thing I have ever done.Our group was brilliant - we were very lucky to have an Exodus member of staff with us - thanks to Chloe X
All the staff were great.
Take a metal water bottle - doubles as a hot water bottle at night.I was very glad of a down jacket but layers would have been as good. Do take a good hat. You can buy hats and all sorts in Namche and Kathmandu - I spent a fortune in the UK -wish I had waited till I was there to buy stuff.Go slowly - the best things about the trip are the people you will meet and the scenery - don't rush through it.Take good lip balm - high factor.Egg, chips and beans :-)You can charge phones, camera batteries etc everywhere but it gets more costly higher up. However, not unreasonable anywhere. Fitness - I did Snowdon and a high level walk in the Peak District back to back plus general walking as often as possible. It is hard but there are plenty of breaks and because of the scenery and the group and the guides its ok. Get as fit as you can but don't worry too much about it. Take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Typical day - woken by the guides at 7am with "Morning tea". Then pack your kit bag and have breakfast eg - porridge, toast, eggs, pancakes.8 ish ( bit earlier on Base camp day) start walking, usually 1 or 2 hours before you stop for refreshments somewhere beautiful. Its a good idea to take snacks - chocolate, dried fruit.Some more walking. LUNCH :-) Try the Momo's.Either more walking or you will have arrived at your tea house.If you have arrived at your lodge by lunchtime on the way up there will be an acclimatization walk -DO THESE. a) they are fabulous, b) they are really helpful.Lodges/nightime - all the lodges we stayed in were great. Most had hot showers - girls - have showers as early as possible so that your hair will dry. I took dry shampoo also.Take wet wipes.I had planned to write a journal - I managed this for 2 days, too much to do/see/people to talk to.Back in Kathmandu - Pizza Hut - turn right out of the hotel - go to the roundabout, turn right, PH is just across the road. Mango Smoothies! The Irish Bar in Thamel is great.Nervous? - there are 5 suspension bridges - (up and down) - I am a wimp,I hate heights and exposure, I managed them - the guides and the group will get you over them - do not let them stop you doing this trip. Don't look down - I recited telephone numbers while crossing them. They are short and made of steel. Seriously. If I can do them anyone can!!
You are reading this review because you are tempted. Book it! Enjoy. :-) Thanks Exodus x
A trip that was all it was promised to be and more. I had an amazing time and would highly recommend it.
Visiting Hassan 2 MosqueExploring the souk in FesTaking a camel out into theSaharaWalking out of Todra gorge
Our group leader was personable, informative, and demonstrated assertiveness when needed in resolving disputes with locals and solving problems. He had a good sense of humor and knew when to allow us time to relax and when it was important to get us moving. He was really punctual, uncannily so and keep the trip on schedule without any real effort. In my opinion he could not have worked harder to make out trip special and I grew to have a lot of respect for him over the duration of our stay. Thank you so much Mustapha.
Travelling can be stressful and going away on your own and planning trips can be a lot of work. I found travelling with Exodus meant I could go away and focus on having a great time without having to worry about how I am getting to the next place on my journey. For an inclusive holiday where you want something different with out the hassle I would recommend an Exodus trip. I will certainly be travelling with them again given the opportunity.
I would like to commend our driver though out the trip. He was safe, adept at negotiating the roads and at no point did I have any concerns about his driving. Finally I would like to extend a big thank you to Exodus for the opportunity to travel with them, I have some great memories to take away form my vacation to Morocco.
Carol(my partner) and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip, which proved to live up to the 5star ratings given by previous exodus cyclists. The scenery is magnificent, the food brilliant, and the organisation by our group leaders Michelle, and Roberto was inspired. The trip is properly graded at moderate, and all in our group managed all of the climbs.
Cycling in the hills of south west sardinia, with sunshine at 25 degrees, and coming across beaches that are pretty much empty at this time of year.Eating sardinian food, with a bottle of Ichnusa...does it get any better!Crossing a 20 metre stream about 30cm deep over pebbles, and being the only one in the group not to get wet feet.....definitely deserved a beer!Watching my partner beat me by about 5minutes on the longest and steepest climb of the week....I've got to get some calf muscles to match!
Michelle and Roberto were brilliant, very attentive to any needs, and total fun for the whole week. We have done numerous trips with you, and these two were among the best we have evr had.
Do the trip!
Possibly my only wish would have been for slightly better bikes, these were a little 'sit up and beg' style, did the job, but something like a trek hybrid would have been better.
Well organised, great company, stunning views, lovely hotel and delicious food.
Walking around Pompeii and then up Vesuvius.Ravello and the Villa Cimbrone.
Albert is an excellent leader. Very organised, calm, knowledgable and encouraging. Thanks to his contacts we were treated to warm welcomes and great hospitality everywhere we stopped.
Climbing poles would be useful as there are an awful lot of steps and some uneven paths.
Our first Exodus holiday approached with a little apprehension! All unfounded - the hotel is a gem and Albert made us all feel totally at ease. Our group 'gelled' together quickly and the holiday has provided us with wonderful memories. You even organised the weather for us.
Undoubtedly an experience of a lifetime. Worth all the hard work to come so close to some of the most iconic peaks in the Himalayas. Photographs will never be able to convey the atmosphere of Nepal, the friendliness of the Nepalesse or the feeling of being among the mountains.
Undoubtedly seeing the Everest peak for the first time from Tengboche, and eating breakfast outside whilst admiring it.
Our leader Pasang was exceptional. He had a great deal to do organising our schedule as a result of delays getting into Lukla due to weather, althought you wouldn't have realised since everything ran very smoothly.His knowledge of trekking at altitude also ensured that everyone was as best prepared as possible for the conditions and indeed everyone made it to Base Camp.
Make sure you have metal water containers to use as hot water bottles in your sleepbag at night! The evening temperatures can get very low.
Poor weather caused us delays flying to Lukla and we spent a couple of tense days in Katmandu airport at the beginning of our trip stressed that we may not make the start of the EBC trek. Pasang organised helicopters when it was clear the planes were not flying. Weather also caused problems for the helis but we got there ok.The Heli trip wasn't that expensive and actually added additional adventure for all of us.Exodus might want to review how much disruption weather at Lukla causes to the start of treks and if it's not uncommon think about having a heli option as part of the standard schedule.
This was my second exodus trip, the first one being only the month before where I went to India. I was a little apprehensive as to whether or not I would enjoy myself and I have to admit that all my worries quickly vanished after the first night we spend in Colombo. I came to Sri Lanka looking for an adventure which is exactly what I got!
There are so many to choose from, but here are a few that still stand out in my minds eye clearly:* Seeing the famous Sigiriya rock, the hotel we stayed in had stunning views of it and the climb up was fun with breath taking views of the surrounding areas. As it was the school holidays we had families on days out climbing the rock as well which added to the adventure.* Visiting the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, where we watched herds of elephants run down the street at 10am for their daily 2 hour river bath. It was amazing to see so many elephants together and lots of baby elephants too. It really is an extra-ordinary sight to see them playing in the water as normal families would on holiday in the swimming pool!* I did the optional white water rafting, well worth doing as it's so much fun and we laughed so hard during the time spent there as no one escaped out of the waters dry!* Walking to the Worlds End at Horton Plains was really enjoyable and a real treat, as en route you see the beautiful Baker Falls and when you reach the worlds end point - the view below is just absolutely astonishing. I won't say anymore - you'll see for yourself!* The optional whale watching was also very worthwhile and we saw a whale as well as hundreds of dolphins playfully splashing alongside our boat and showing off their talent by spinning out of the water.* Having lunch at the Tsunami house was a real treat and it was the best lunch I had the whole time I was there, even thinking about it now i'm getting hungry.. * Kandy is a very hip and happening place, perhaps the soul of the party for me. We had dinner at this hotel/restaurant called 'Helgas Folly' look it up, it's a very strange and 'barking mad' place due to decor - but worth a visit if only for the experience of feeling like you have crossed over to another dimension!!
Isanka was very cheerful and patient throughout the whole trip. She was always very attentive to everyone's needs and made it a constant priority to ensure we were having fun and understood all that we were doing. She gave us manageable history lessons , and if like me you didn't hear her the first time she was more than happy to repeat herself. Isanka was always very open to all the curious questions the group asked her, and we learnt alot about sri lankan marriage ceremonies and the culture from her! (There were 5 girls on the trip!)
You don't need to take malaria tablets, which I found out after the first day. So even if your nurse insists that you do, like mine did, you don't!What you do need though is plenty of insect (mosquito) repellant (a few people ran out on the trip and you can't get the good stuff there) and also the after bite care. Also I would advise taking a travel sunblock to keep with you at all times as due to humidity you do tend to sweat it off and often need to top up whilst outside.Girls - for the temple days if you have a sarong to cover below your knees is fine, and you can show your arms so short sleeved t-shirts is actually acceptable too- just not low cut though!
Sri Lanka is such a beautiful Island - I can now see why it is called The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. It has so much to offer and the people there are so friendly and happy to have us as tourists in their country - so what are you waiting for ... book the trip that will ensure you have an adventure of a lifetime!! My review has not done any justice to how amazing my trip really was. Oh and you get to go to the gem factory - wow! Girls get ready to sparkle and boys get your wallets out! Book this trip .. now! :-)
