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4.7 out of 5

Derek Goodchild

Reviewed January 2016

Discover Costa Rica

The whole trip was full of exciting experiences, seeing a wonderful variety of flora and fauna and visiting so many different places. The list of animals and birds we saw grew longer by the day and the almost encyclopaedic knowledge of all elements of Costa Rica that our group leader had was readily shared with us all. The itinerary was well planned, allowing us to see the different landscapes and terrains of the country, and the numerous activities available were thoroughly enjoyable. All the accommodation was of a high standard as was the transport vehicle and its driver. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in seeing wildlife in a beautiful setting.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sitting in the hotel restaurant at the Esquinas Rain Forest Lodge, watching numerous different birds and animals feeding by the pond outside. This was closely followed by the thrill of having humming birds perching on my fingers as they fed from a feeder.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andres was passionate in his interest and knowledge of the flora and fauna and shared this knowledge with us all. His ability to spot birds and animals, even from a moving vehicle, was amazing, giving us all the opportunity to see so much. He and our driver, Carlos, readily joined in our mealtimes and general socialising and helped the group to gel from day one. Andres was also particularly helpful to some of the group whose onward travel arrangements were severely disrupted at the last minute. Definitely the best group leader I have travelled with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not worry too much about advice to take wet weather gear - we only had one rain shower in two weeks and that was over night! Do take a good torch for any night walks.

Pamela Lammiman

Reviewed January 2016

Incredible India Indeed – a wonderfully memorable holiday

This was our first visit to India so we were excited yet apprehensive in equal measures. Our holiday could not have been better and we are already looking at a return trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the children, immaculately turned out in their school uniforms, waving and saying ‘hi’ and ‘bye’ as we cycled by. The crazy, noisy, chaotic traffic in the bustling towns. The constantly changing scenery, through small towns and villages, initially passing by rice paddy fields, endless banana and coconut trees then through tea and rubber plantations. Dipping our back wheels in The Bay of Bengal and ten days later our front wheels in the Arabian Sea thus marking the start and end of our coast to coast adventure.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shaker, the leader, was smiley, knowledgable and well organised. He navigated the group safely across India organising great lunchtime stops along the way and introducing us to many culinary delights.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hot hilly days were fairy tough but nothing that the whole group couldn't handle. Our taste of Southern India has left us wanting to experience more of this incredible country and I don't hesitate in recommending this trip to any moderately fit cyclist.

Stephen Palmer

Reviewed January 2016

Chile January 2016

We chose this holiday as it gave the opportunity to visit both the Atacama in the north and Patagonia in the south, and we certainly were’nt disappointed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Attending a Rodeo, and looking across to snow capped volcano we'd just visited.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent... Well informed and most caring

Advice for Potential Travellers

Necessarily there is quite a lot of travelling.

HARRY GLOVER

Reviewed January 2016

Highs and Lows in Sri Lanka

The holiday offers an opportunity to see a wide range of what Sri Lanka has to offer – including ancient sites (some 2,000+ years old), national parks, a wide range of wild animals and birds, temples, churches and other historic buildings, and magnificent trees and scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

(1) Seeing 40-50 elephants (out of an estimated 3,000 in Sri Lanka) and wild peacocks roaming free in their environment. (2) Kandy's lake and botanical gardens. (3) Seeing and climbing Lion's Rock. (4) Cycle ride through countryside near Giritale. (5) Visiting the Hilltop Club in Nuwara Eliya ('Little England').

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was very good! He imparted information about, and history of, Sri Lanka in easy-to-assimilate chunks. He was very sociable and easy-going and easy to get on with. Gamini and Nisha (driver and helper) deserve mention too - they were excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

(1) Take some just-below-the-knee shorts to ensure access to temples will not be barred. (2) It's mostly hot! So drink plenty of (bottled) water, not tap water. (3) In Nuwara Eliya, being high in the mountains, a sweater is beneficial.

Catherine Lambert

Reviewed January 2016

Discover Sri Lanka

The holiday far exceeded my expectations in many ways. The hotels, the organisation, the variety of activities and the tour leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking Adam's Peak.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I thought our group leader was excellent. Very organised, kind and with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try not to take too much luggage.

Chris Horn

Reviewed January 2016

Sri Lanka cycling january 16

Just back from exhilarating trip. It’s fun, it’s tiring, it’s varied. The cycling is challenging enough to give a real sense of achievement. Plenty of time for sight seeing and relaxing especially later on. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with very friendly people.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at old colonial era hill country mansion after 2500 metres of climbing to Nurawa Eliya. Walking up on Sigiriya rock, especially if you don't like heights.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh was excellent, just the right balance of humour and directing us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling is quite challenging on the climbs and in the heat but only 3 of our group made use of the support vehicle and then only for short periods, no-one took the train. c half our group used cleats but they're not essential and on the un-made up or very busy roads could be tricky.

Anna McSherry

Reviewed January 2016

Don't hesitate!

This was my first time in a trip like this, and my first time with Exodus. My only problem now is deciding what trip to do next!

Most Inspirational Moment

Meeting like-minded travellers, and cycling through beautiful scenery, through towns and villages, and getting a real taste of how locals live.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddie was excellent. His knowledge was second to none, and his English vocabulary was better than some native English speakers! Others on the trip, who've been on other similar holidays noted that Freddie's commitment surpassed the average, so while I can only say I was delighted, I wanted to ensure he got the credit he deserves in comparison with his peers.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is listed as 'moderate': I'd consider this accurate for regular cyclists. I exercise most days, though rarely cycle, and I personally would consider it as somewhere between 'moderate' and 'challenging'. That said, I complete the full 623km and only struggled on the mountains (day 9) where I had to walk a little towards the top. There's always the back-up bus though, so just do what you can do, or as much as you want to do.

Graham Milner

Reviewed January 2016

Charity Tour

We were part of a charity bike tour for WaterAid Canada and had an amazing time exploring Central America by bike

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing the hills though incredible heat and seeing the amazing sights along route.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leaders were way beyond what I expected, they were knowledgeable and engaging, but also had a strict sense of safety and our best interest at heart

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack your bags, and get ready for a great time

Janet Burnage

Reviewed January 2016

Discover Costa Rica - wonderful experience

Excellent holiday – good leader and driver. Good mix of people. Good insight into the best of Costa Rica and I want to go back and do it all again!

Most Inspirational Moment

Nothing in particular stands out - the holiday really started the moment we boarded the boat to Tortoguero and within five minutes saw a crocodile and it just got better and better.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb. A Costa Rican who had a degree in ornithology and tourism - he could spot an animal/bird in a tree that we would never have seen. He became a integral part of our group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is extremely leisurely - the walks are short and very manageable, so don't be put off by the fact that a walk is included most days.

Jacqueline Hunt

Reviewed January 2016

Cycling Cuba

An excellent cycling trip with plenty to challenge the keen cyclist. We saw hugely varied aspects of Cuban life, from farming to city and town life. The group were great fun and we all got on very well. The tour guide was excellent and looked after us from start to finish.

Most Inspirational Moment

The stop over in the eco lodge in the Sierra Maestra. This was peaceful and tropical and a lovely opportunity to relax in a lovely garden with the birds singing. It would have been very easy to stay another day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddie was absolutely brilliant. He was an expert cyclist and kept us safe and on schedule. He was supportive of cyclists at all levels. He has a great knowledge and understanding of his county's history and current issues. I appreciated his organisation of places to eat at night, but he was always keen to say that he was happy for people to do their own thing. Can't fault him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a full on trip, and you don't have a lot of time at each stop so you need to be organised and to think ahead about your kit, your money and some extra munchies to keep you going. You need to be strict with your hand hygiene and be careful what you choose to eat. Stomach bugs are an issue.

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