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4.7 out of 5

Nigel Turner

Reviewed August 2024

Five great and different experiences of Peru!

This is a first class itinerary which gave us five ‘mega day’ experiences of Peru, each of which was quite different from the others: seeing the wonderful condors in Colca Canyon; visiting the families on a reed island in Lake Titicaca; walking the last part of the Inca Trail and seeing Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate; seeing the great colonial religious art and architecture in Cuzco and spending time in the rain forest on a tributary of the Amazon. These memorable experiences were separated by other days travelling through scenic landscapes, visiting interesting sites and staying in some great hotels. The Colca Lodge and ICH Lodge on the river were both wonderful. Bar one that I’ve reported to Exodus, the others were all solid four star hotels with comfortable rooms and good food and locations. The food in Peru is generally good and we had tasty lunches and dinners out. I’ll pass on the guinea pig next time though!

Most Inspirational Moment

The day on the Inca Trail and reaching the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu below us bathed in sunlight. My wife and I had been booked to do the whole Inca Trail in 2020 (and covid put paid to that) but this one day experience was brilliant and gave us great mountain views, a super Inca site in the middle of nowhere (Winay Wayna) and viewing MP at the end of the afternoon when most tourists had departed. A fabulous day! We concluded that this experience was probably better for us than doing the whole trail. We personally had no problem with the altitude although for a couple of us the trail was hard and needed to be taken slowly - but we all got the big buzz and celebration at the Sun Gate!

Thoughts on Group Leader

William was super (see previous review) but had to travel home for an emergency and was replaced by Raul - another very experienced and expert guide. Raul was excellent - great knowledge, sociability and problem-solving. He always went the extra mile for us. For example he made a real difference to the end of our own trip when we were flying on to Bolivia in middle of the night. Both these guides were first class. They took good care of those who experienced altitude effects. Thank you William and Raul. We also had three additional top class local guides in Arequipa/Colca, Lake Titicaca and the rainforest. We were well looked after through the whole trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went in July so it was winter in Peru. Although it was hot during the day, it got pretty cold at night so we did need our layers - but the plus point was that we had no rain during the trip and plenty of blue skies. Make sure you drink a lot of water/soft drinks/ coca tea in Colca and take it easy. To help with jet lag, we flew into Lima early and had an enjoyable day visiting the old city centre and the excellent Larco Museum.

Kevin Burt

Reviewed August 2024

An amazing wildlife experience

This trip delivered in bucket loads. There was wildlife everywhere we looked. Copious capybara and caiman. Three fantastic sightings of jaguar (a mother and two cubs and two solitary jaguar) and three amazing sightings of giant otter groups. Birds everywhere including imperious jabiru storks, kingfishers, herons, hawks and jacana. And it was great to be in a remote location on the Paraguay River. Apart from the odd fisherman in small boats, there was only our boat and one other from the lodge on the water. Most of the time we had the river to ourselves. The second lodge is a little busier and not quite so remote, but we still saw lots of wildlife including tapir, collared peccary, crab-eating foxes and a stunning southern tamandua.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our first jaguar sighting of a mother and two cubs and watching them interact. And seeing a southern tamandua on our final night and watching as it stood on its hind legs to sniff the air.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tony was fantastic and looked after all of us very well. His ability to spot wildlife is amazing. Including a jaguar tucked away in the shade of a tree.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go. The Pantanal is wildlife heaven. We had 2 hours 40 minutes between our scheduled landing at Sao Paolo and departure to Cuiaba. We were a bit worried this wouldn't be enough time to collect our bags and catch the next flight, but in the end we had plenty of time and it wasn't a rush. Once we'd gone through passport control, collected our bags and gone through customs, we turned left and followed the signs to section E where the Latam desks are located. They checked the labelling on our bags was correct and put them through. Going through security for the second flight took a couple of minutes. We bought specific Brazil plug adaptors (type N) which also had two USB outlets. They worked very well at all the accommodation. Everywhere we went accepted credit cards. We took US dollars and used them for tips. But is handy to have some local currency, just in case. We took £60 worth of reias for smaller purchases.

Chris Waring

Reviewed August 2024

Mont Blanc Highlights

A brilliant week, well looked after by chalet hosts and expert guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Enjoyed the walk options, particularly the linear walks all whilst returning back to the chalet each evening.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group Leader provided good guidance and was very knowledgeable about the local area and fauna. The chalet hosts provided a very warm welcome, the cleanliness and standard of the food was excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack at wide brimmed sun hat.

Lesley Lamb

Reviewed August 2024

Superb and challenging country

Albania has magnificent mountains and fascinating history. This walking experience was different from all my previous trips.

Most Inspirational Moment

Valbone Pass

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent knowledge of politics and culture

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not a moderate, 3 out of 8 grading. Take poles, take cash: leke and Euros because not even money changers take cards.

Grace Fryml

Reviewed August 2024

AMAZING!!!

This week was absolutely perfect. You get to see the best parts of the TMB, and each hike itself was different with a different perspective/landscape! Our hosts, Tom and Sol, did an amazing job making us delicious food and hosting us all week. It was so wonderful staying in the same spot all week!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Alps for the first time when the clouds cleared on our way up to Lake Blanc!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrian was INCREDIBLE!!! He was the best leader we ever, and he looked after us, joked with us, and kept high energy even when he was tired.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As a fit 27 year old, the week was a good combination of hiking and rest. I had injured my knee the week before, but I was able to complete all of the hikes with no problems. If I had been at full health, I could have completed a difficulty level of 4 or 5 out of 7. My group was incredibly kind and came together as a team looking out for one another immediately. I would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys mountains, hiking for 6-7 hours a day, and good food! We had people in our group in their 60s and 70s who were also able to successfully complete all of the hikes. They had trained beforehand or were regularly exercising already so they were ready!

Bee A

Reviewed August 2024

Seeing Vietnam by bike was a dream come true!

This trip is about experiencing all that this amazing country has to offer. Vietnamese cuisine is amazing, the people are kind and the cycling is varied cycling from the city streets, to rural roads and national parks. I am used to riding in the city and surprisingly, some of my favourite highlights were the few short sections riding through the city (Dalat, Hue). Seeing our group weaving around some locals on motorbikes was really fascinating.

Most Inspirational Moment

High-fiving the locals as they greet you while you ride by on the more rural side of the country.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi was a lovely leader, so passionate about his country and kind. He was calm mannered, yet knew how to manage a full energetic group of 18. It was impressive!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave your expectations at home. Lots of time spent on the saddle so pack those padded shorts and add a gel cushion too. While July was extremely hot, it was an experience! Go e-bike during the hotter months, it's fun. Thouhhis trip is totally doable on the standard mountain bike.

Sarah Hibbert

Reviewed August 2024

A great week in India

Just got back from India, and a few things really stood out: seeing the Taj Mahal up close was just incredible. I also ate so much delicious Indian food—each meal was a highlight on its own. And our local leader, Ajay, was fantastic; his sense of humor and all the interesting cultural insights he shared added so much to the experience.

Michael da Silva

Reviewed August 2024

Unforgettable adventure!

A brilliant trip with every venue and activity providing an amazing chance to see many types of wildlife in their own environment and in different ways, from comfortable lodges to camping, trekking and jeep safaris, mokoro canoes and boat trips

Most Inspirational Moment

Nearly every venue inspired us so it is difficult to pick out just one! There were so many amazing experiences that we enjoyed from the walking safaris, safaris in jeeps and boats, wild camping in the Okavango Delta as well as staying in comfortable lodges - all in breath-taking settings - including one where you had to be taken back to your room in a jeep if if was dark! Our favourite moments were the Chobe River Cruise, the walking safaris in the Okavango Delta, looking for rhinos on foot in the Matobo NP and witnessing the stunning scenery around Cecil Rhodes' grave, the day jeep safari in Hwange and the whole Victoria Falls Experience

Thoughts on Group Leader

Siza (Siziba) was a brilliant group leader and organiser and the group gelled really well under his care. His cooking and organisation of our food for the camping was first class and his preparation before we arrived at new destinations - i.e. getting our menu choices in advance - helped the days go smoothly. He gave us time to stop, look and take photos of animals or interesting sights along the way when we were travelling between lodges. Our driver, Trimo, was also an integral part of the holiday, joining the group on many activities, as well as at mealtimes - and both were so friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife and places we were visiting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As others have suggested; bring plenty of layers of warm clothing if you are visiting in the winter - even though the forecast temperature seemed manageable to me without gloves and woolly hats etc, when it is first thing in the morning in an open sided jeep, you will wish you had them! The number of layers I wore when it was cold increased (to 5) as the holiday progressed! Also bring plenty of small denomination US dollar notes as they are scarce in Zimbabwe and note that in Botswana they will not accept US dollars dated prior to 2013 (though they are accepted in Zimbabwe). In fact, we took too much cash as we were able to use cards in most lodges and restaurants. Another thing to note is that the lodges were all of a very high standard - comfortable and with good food - although in the evening, some rooms were a bit dark so your camping head torch may come in handy!

Adam Felgate

Reviewed August 2024

What an Amazing Trip!

The title says it all! A well-paced journey through one of Europe’s hidden gems. A great mix of moderate and challenging treks through truly breathtaking scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Maglic, the highest mountain in Bosnia. It is a challenging trek, with sections of scrambling and cables, which made reaching the top even more special.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Saudin was incredible. He had such passion for everything Bosnia, and was always on hand to fix any issues, although there were hardly any. He was great at managing the levels of the group and making sure everyone was included. Our second leader, Fatima, was the same and displayed all the features of a great Exodus leader. Our group's driver was also fantastic, with some of the transfers having to navigate tricky mountain roads.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles are definitely needed to help with some of the ascents, particularly Maglic. The day the group summits Maglic is very long and tiring, so be prepared!

Bob Stephenson

Reviewed August 2024

Varied tour in a beautiful and friendly country

We enjoyed a wide range of experiences – very much as described in the trip description. Many years ago a friend who cycled through many many countries came back and declared Sri Lanka to be the most beautiful place he had visited. Indeed he was right – the parts of Sri Lanka we visited were really lovely and also very friendly. We would have like more extended opportunities for walking and cycling but there’s no doubt we packed in a lot (sometimes I felt we were a little rushed on eg at Lion’s Rock). Hotels were of a good standard and generally very friendly. Highly recommend a visit to Sri Lanka whether on this trip or independently.

Most Inspirational Moment

Great to climb Lion's Rock and see the volcano rim surrounding us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was very knowledgeable and interacted well with the group. He was particularly good at seeing wildlife and when we had to change a day of the trip explained the alternatives clearly. We are vegan and he asked the chefs at the hotels to show us which parts of the buffets were vegan.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes and reviews we read gave a very accurate view of the experience. Definitely go to Sri Lanka, your experience will be defined by the time of year you go. We enjoyed getting out of (most of) the hotels when we could.

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