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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed March 2012

MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB

A really good trip with likeminded people. Excellent local guides who were flexible and gave us an insight into local culture and life in the Atlas Mountains as well as leading us up the mountain.

Most Inspirational Moment

Great group and numerous laughs.Being at top of Mount Toubkal, despite feeling effects of altitude!Fantastic scenery, particularly in the snow and sun.Visit to local Hammam was definitely memorable!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were excellent. Confident, professional and very focussed on our safety and well being.Adapted calmly to request to amend itinerary as a result of altitude issues.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Refuge and guest house colder than expected - really do need to take warm clothes and down jackets do make a difference ihn the evening.Advice given on need for very stiff boots not quite as essential as expected.

Reviewed March 2012

CLASSIC VIETNAM & ANGKOR

This trip gave a good overview of the country, its history and culture. Doing a multi stop trip afforded us some quality time in each location, we were able to absorb the different atmosphere between north and south and see the things we most wanted to

Most Inspirational Moment

difficult to decide on one, but enjoyed kayaking in Halong bay, looking around Hoi An, the Cu chi tunnels and war museums in Hanoi and Saigon. Angkor Wat complex was also clearly in a league of its own.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very friendly, helpful and wanted to help us make the most of our stay in his country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only to choose carefully between the different types of holiday available from Exodus in Vietnam. There are many ways to see the country and you have to work out your priorities and work this in with the travel arrangements

Reviewed March 2012

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Wow what a week, we had a fantastic time, Eki was an excellent guide, the food was great, scenery stunning and the activities were brilliant. Only downside was no Northern Lights but still a great week to remember and the weather can’t be helped.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip highlights were the snowshoe trip to Castle Rocks and Dog Sledding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was a great group leader and made the week go very smoothly and we always felt informed as where we needed to be and when.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own baselayers, hat and gloves - essential to keep warm. Be ready for an active week!

Reviewed March 2012

JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

Just thought I’d respond to Heidi’s comment that people should be prepared to help out if you are to keep to your schedule: On a previous trip (Nambia) our guide Maxwell TOLD US OFF for helping: "This is a fully serviced camping trip – it is what you pay for." And this is the case for the J’burg to Cape Town trip. You don’t need to help. The crew are well-drilled and operate like clockwork when clearing camp. Yes, of course you can help with stacking a few chairs etc. but more often than not it is the guests that hold things up. Another gem from Maxwell, and taken on too by Sifiso, our South African guide – "A packed bag is you pass to the breakfast table!" And how well that works. It was often the case that guests were so busy helping out clearing camp that we were held up and had to wait for THEM to pack their bags. No problems with the schedules – all you have to do is make sure that YOU are ready. (A great trip which I could readily do again.)

Reviewed March 2012

COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Mind blowing whistle stop trip. Brilliant guide, no where in the world can prepare you for Rajastan, it is unique.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a tiger at 50 mtrs in Rathanbore and sitting beside her for 15minutes.Friendly and communitive peopleHeritage Guest HousesRanakpur temple carvings and Mogul minature paintings in JodhpurBundi and chittagarth as an example of real India,of the tourist trail

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely brilliant, So enthusiastic and informative. Phased by nothing,took everything in his stride.Arranged additional trips to cooking lessons and a bollywood film. Also a cultural evening in Udaipur

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are travelling as a couple make sure both names are on your travel/flight documents otherwise the security will not let you into Delhi Airport.Recommend sticking to a diet of Indian food.Go with the flow and abandon all pre-concieved ideas.

Reviewed March 2012

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE QUEST

A holiday that exceeded all expectations. Stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, a great team and a superb boat and crew

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing that being a penguin parent is true dedication!

Thoughts on Group Leader

"Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape....." A quote from a member of the group that sums up Woody. Excellent does also.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it NOW!

Reviewed March 2012

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

Had a brilliant time. The leader was superb and the tour all encompassing.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was inspirational so much to see and do - still trying to take it all in. Coming down from Lions Rock in a tropical storm soaked to the skin but warm; being brave enough to do white water rafting - only grade 3 but enough for me! Riding an elephant , seeing crocodiles in Yala, friendly locals waving as we drove past, the excitement of seeing the golden casket in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and so much more.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sujan was an excellent leader - very knowledgeable, friendly and kept us in order!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of loose cotton clothing. There's only one cool night and the hotel offer you hot water bottles. Insects weren't a major problem at least not with 50% Deet insect repellent. Some of the coach journeys are long and winding so take travel sickness tablets if you need them.I changed £160 at the airport and a further £60 in Kandy - that was plenty unless you want to buy jewellery in the gem factory! Do as many of the optional extras as possible and have fun.

Reviewed March 2012

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

A great chance to see spectacular mountain and coastal landscapes, away from the crowds of the big towns, and generally on quiet roads with little traffic apart from the occasional donkey!The trip gave us a good taster for Morocco, and left us wanting to come back again to discover more of the country.

Most Inspirational Moment

We had the chance to talk to members of a womens' cooperative near Essaouira, who were producing products from Argan oil. This provided them with a level of independence unusual in the traditionally male dominated Moroccan society.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andy, our leader, made sure that at all times, all members of the group were ok, and quickly sorted out any issues relating to bikes or accommodation.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was my second trip with Exodus, and both times my expectations have been exceeded-if you have not used Exodus before, do so soon-you will have a great time, and many memories to treasure.

Reviewed March 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

A TRUELY GREAT EXPERIENCED, SHARED WITH A GREAT BUNCH OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE, WE COULDT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER CROWDFLIGHTS WERE GREAT AND ACCOMADATION WAS FANTASTIC, JUST WISHED WE HAD AND EXTRA DAY THERE AT THE BEGGINING TO REST AFTER THE LONG FLIGHTS, AND AN EXTRA DAY AT THE END OF THE TREK TO RELAX MORE PRIOR TO THE JOURNEY HOME, FOOD WAS GOOD TOO ALONG

Most Inspirational Moment

UNDOUTABLY THE PORTERS, THEY WERE ALWAYS SMILING EVEN WHEN THE GOING WAS TOUGH, AND A CUP OF COOFEE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING AND A WELCOME WAKE MADE YOUR MORNINGS,AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS

Thoughts on Group Leader

GREAT GROUP LEADER WHO WAS BACKED BY A GREAT TEAM OF GUIDES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY GREAT PORTERS, THE LEAD GUIDE WAS ALWAYS CLEAR WITH HIS BREIFINGS AND KNOWLEDGE AND VERY HELPFULL AT ALL TIMES, NO JOB WAS TO DIFICULT FOR HIM TO ARRANGE AND HE WAS IN FULL CONTACT WITH THE US CLIENTS AT ALL TIMES, ESPECIALLY ON SUMMIT DAYS WHEN HE WOULD CHECK US ALL OVER TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL WAS WELL, TOP BLOKE IN OUR OPINIONS WOULD ASK FOR HIM AGAIN FOR SURE

Advice for Potential Travellers

THE EVENING BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR KILI HAVE A FULL KIT CHECK BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE MOUNTAIN, TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH AND ADAQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREK, IF YOU DONT YOU SHOULD HIRE, THINGS GET TOUGHER AND COLDER AS YOU GO HIGHER SO GO PREPARED WITH PLENTY OF WATER PROOF GEAR AND WARM GEAR, TOP OF THE LIST A PONCHO, GOOD LIP BALM AND FLIP LOCK POLES WITH SNOW BASKETS FOR SUMMIT DAY, A PEICE OF PARA CORD ABOUT 4 METRS LONG MAKES A GOOD DRYING LINE INSIDE YOUR TENT AND CAN BE USED FOR REPLACMENT BOOT LACES SHOULD YOURS BRAKE.IF YOUR THINKING OF RUNNING UP THIS MOUNTAIN AND WANTING TO BE AT THE FRONT OF THE PACK AT ALL TIMES DONT, REMEMBER YOU ONLY GO AS FAST AS YOUR FORWARD GUIDE, WHICH IS SLOWLY SLOWLY,POLEY POLEY,REMEMBER SOME ONE GOT TO THE TOP MANY MANY YEARS AGO SO YOU AINT GONNA IMPRESS ANYBODY.

Reviewed March 2012