Most Inspirational Moment
The magnificent and beautiful Lisbon.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dinis but the 3 of them were equally good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get some cycling done before you go, you need to have plenty of miles in the legs .
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Windy
Porto and Lisbon are fabulous places to discover if you have a few days and love coffee shops. Lots to do there,lots to see,eat and drink. I could happily spend 3 or 4 days in each city. Some of the small fishing ports were fab too. On the whole it was a little too windy cycling along the coast and uphill but i’m glad I did the trip.
Hiking in Andorra
My two daughters and I joined the May 9th to 16th, 2026, hiking in Andorra Exodus trip. We were based in Canillo, 20 minutes north of the capital, Andorra la Vella and stayed in the Hotel ‘Roc Meler’. The hotel featured a huge Irish Pub with a bar menu, a pool and spa area, and a dining floor. Large buffet breakfasts plus a bag lunch were included. The hotel is built on a very steep slope so entry was on the top floor with all other floors down. Interestingly the individual room temperature is controlled by the front desk. We found this hotel to be very comfortable and the spa was very rewarding after a days hiking, it cost extra to go to the spa but it was so worth it!
We had 5 days of wonderful hiking. Steep mountains mean, a lot of steep trails. This last winter saw the most snow in 30 years so three of the hikes on the itinerary were not possible. Our guide Alfonso did an excellent job of finding alternate routes. A gentler day was a 13 km walk down a river valley seeing the local houses, farms and an old iron mine on the way. We stopped mid way for coffee, and finished up with beer in Ordino. Every hike offered something different and the scenery was incredible. The high lakes were still frozen. All five hiking days were sunny in the morning with either snow or rain by dinner time after we had finished. We thoroughly enjoyed each day and if our guide didn’t tell us, we wouldn’t have known the itinerary had changed.
Our “day off’ was saved for the last day due to the forecast. We had lunch in Andorra la Vella and spent the afternoon at the spa. The city itself is modern, clean and offers duty free shopping. Even though it is on the pricey side, I highly recommend you try the Caldea spa if you are ever in Andorra. Overall, our week was “moderate” with a few challenging parts because of hiking on snow. Local transportation was by taxi. The pick up and drop off to Barcelona airport worked beautifully. We had a fantastic week and highly recommend booking this trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlight hike of the week was pic de Casamanya (2740 m) which we did on the second day. A light dusting of snow from the previous night added to the beauty of this hike. It was sunny and warm at the top and by turning 360 degrees, you can see all of Andorra! This hike is normally saved as a grand finale of the week.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide Alfonso was very knowledgeable, well organized, patient and responsive to the needs and ability levels of the group. My two daughters are in their early 20’s and absolutely loved this trip. Alfonso was thrilled to have their energy, and made the trip a lot of fun for them. It was a pleasure to spend a week with him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are thinking of booking this trip early in the season like we did, there is the possibility of snow on the ground. Come prepared with layers, rain jackets, a hat, etc. With the variable terrain, we would also highly recommend bringing hiking poles.
Cycling Girona
This was a fantastic trip, beautiful and varied scenery, great cycling on many off road tracks, lots of opportunities to visit small communities and swim in the sea on the way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention! Swimming in the sea during and after cycling days, wine tasting, fields of sunflowers, delicious food and an enthusiastic and very professional guide.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Very conscientious, enthusiastic and personable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't hesitate to book this trip!
Malaysia/Borneo
Great overall tour.
Most Inspirational Moment
Borneo river trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both leaders were very good. Excellent communicators. Good local knowledge.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Try it out....
Stunning
Cycling through beautiful countryside, visiting meticulously restored medieval villages, eating wonderful food and the best tour guide with excellent knowledge of culture and history.
Most Inspirational Moment
Listening to nightingales while cycling through stunning countryside.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Miguel was the most attentive and interesting leader, extremely helpful when I forgot a passport and nothing was too much trouble. Always took us to fascinating places and booked superb restaurants. Can’t recommend him more highly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It’s more diverse , interesting and fun than you may think. Would definitely go back.
A truly amazing trip!
I did this trip in June of 2024 and it was truly fantastic! We had amazing rides through Catalonia including ancient sites, sparkling coastal views, and breathtaking sunflower fields. The rides were well-paced, with amazing stops for delicious food and dips in the inviting sea. The host was an absolute joy, with his knowledge matched by his passion for the area. I highly recommend this trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
Jumping into the sea after an inspiring day of riding.
Thoughts on Group Leader
An absolute joy!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go, go, go!
A stunning mountain adventure, set against crystal-clear blue sea
Fantastic week of hiking in the north eastern side of Sardinia. Dramtic and rugide rocky hills with clear blue sea’s.
Most Inspirational Moment
Tiscali, with the technical sections of basic scrambling and Nuragi site on top! Or Cala Luna Beach, cystle blue water.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tony Sardo,was passionate and tentitive... even with his yorkshire italian accent!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Good balance and coordination are essential. This route is very different from walking in the Dales—most of the terrain consists of sharp, uneven limestone rock, with exposed edges. There are also some short sections of Grade 1 scrambling. It’s important to be fit and properly prepared, with suitable hiking boots, poles, and a backpack of at least 22 litres.”
Azores Adventure
The trip was well organized, the guide was personable and enthusiastic while also considerate of each participants specific needs and the accommodation was lovely. Although the weather didn’t always cooperate on this trip, adjustments were made to mitigate the situation.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling and having a lovely picnic lunch in a park as part of the planned activities. An unplanned highlight was the cooking class that was self organized by the ladies in our group when our planned activity ( whale watching) was canceled leaving us with a full day with no alternate plans.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jorge made each activity fun and was considerate of each participants' comfort and needs. He was always available to provide advice about alternate activities and made connections on our behalf to ensure that the self organized outings met our expectations.
Azores Adventure
Our guide Jorge Valério provided us with an excellent positive experience despite challenging weather. Hiking, biking, food, entertainment were all top notch. Exodus passionate knowledgeable guides who care that their guests have a great experience. Trip descriptions and itineraries are well matched by the experience and we prefer the international guests we meet to being with other Americans. Trip locations suit our sense of what makes for an interesting travel experience – an active schedule with interesting fun people who are fit and enjoy nature as well as an urban cultural experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hiking the trails around the Sete Cidades volcanic complex, hike along the old hydro electric facility past Furnas, both botanical gardens in Ponte Delgado, biking along coast.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very personable, very knowledgeable on cultural and environmental topics, restaurant recommendations, accessible, checked in with guests, awareness of guest fitness, knew almost everyone in hospitality work on island, lots of fun to be around and chat with. Had options for us when weather cancelled on water activities.
A magical tour with an inspirational guide.
A magical two weeks.
Very well organised and a comprehensive itinerary offering a good understanding of the fascinating present day culture and the history of the island. Enough free time to explore whatever we wished – or just to relax and enjoy watching the Sicilian world go by. Our tour leader Tiziano was the key to the success of the Grand Tour, communicating his knowledge of Sicily with an infectious passion.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around the volcanic craters of Mount Etna. The island of Ortigia. Many memorable sites there to be visited, including a vibrant local market. The castle doesn't have a huge amount to see but pay (very little) to go in there so that you can walk the castle walls and enjoy stunning views. The stunning mosaics of the Roman Villa. The temples of Selinunte – less crowded than other sites and in a stunning rural setting. Suggest you use the buggy service here to save time rather than walk between the temples. The Zingaro Nature Reserve was beautiful, the views were stunning and it was inspirational to see how the fabulous flowers and fauna had recovered so well despite the damage caused by a fire in 2025.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tiziano is the best tour leader you could wish for. Superbly well organised, communicative, knowledgeable about all aspects of Sicilian life. He communicated his extensive knowledge with passion and humour. I felt that I came to understand the Sicily of today and the Sicily of the past because he presented them so well. Every day’s schedule was clearly sent to our Whatsapp group, along with regular packages of the history and culture of the destinations for the day. He made sure that everyone in our group had the best Sicily had to offer and addressed everyone’s needs – from the smallest to the largest issues. Tiziano gave us great suggestions for places to visit and where to eat the best Sicily food has to offer. I had an unfortunate fall and Tiziano took great care of me during my hospital visits whilst also ensuring the others on our tour enjoyed their scheduled destinations. I would have struggled to navigate those visits without him and his kind, caring support. He arranged a taxi to enable me to rejoin the group and was there to meet me when I reached the next hotel – by which time he had already booked a GP to attend the hotel to deal with my injuries. Truly professional and compassionate. Exodus UK staff were also in immediate contact due to Tiziano's prompt reporting to ensure that all the help I needed was being offered which I found very reassuring.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I enjoyed the trip to Mt. Etna and took the cable car option and the 4 x 4 trip to reach two volcanic craters. Just going to the top cable car station doesn’t offer as much as continuing from there by 4 x 4. I had taken a walking pole but wished I had two. However, at the top cable car station, it is possible to hire extra clothing layers, poles etc if time allows. I was walking in early May but there was a good layer of snow to walk through – I was glad of a good pair of walking shoes. Disappointing: Taormina: Very busy / designer shops etc. Also worth pointing out that parts of the amphitheatres at Siracusa and Taormina were covered with plastic seating and the centres of those amphitheatres were rigged with technical equipment for the regular evening concerts held in them. Carry your European Health Card with you at all times. It was thanks to having the card and my passport with me that my access to hospitals was smooth and rapid. I found the activity level for the trip was fine for me but I think others might find the Easy/Moderate level a bit misleading. The tour involves quite a bit of walking in order to visit the destinations that will delight you.