Most Inspirational Moment
Hill climb in Munnar Martial arts & dancing in Thekkady Houseboat cruise
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nothing was too much trouble. Very knowledgeable, patient and willing to help always with a smile
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Kerala & the Tropical South
Great value for money. Well researched tour itinerary, excellent guide and good travel companions
Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka
Super trip, very well organised and well lead.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling country lanes away from main tourist areas and seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. Seeing wild elephants, crocodiles, monitor lizards, monkeys, exotic birds and other wildlife whilst cycling along back roads was truly special. Also, seeing and meeting the locals was a fabulous experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent leader, thoughtful, caring and professional. He met the varying needs of the group very well.
Oman Odyssey
We really enjoyed the dramatic contrast in Oman’s geography, which almost seemed to change at every corner, from its rugged limestone peaks, rocky canyons and refreshing wadis, extensive sand dunes through to the sub-tropical coastal plains.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunset over the golden dunes near to the Arabian Nights Resort and star gazing in the Empty Quarter.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Qais was very experienced and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Oman. The drivers all spoke good English, and were very friendly, helpful and caring.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It got quite cold at night (low single figures) in the mountains and on the final night of camping in the desert, so recommend cold weather clothing. The trip notes state that there are no washing or toilet facilities whilst camping, but on the first two nights a toilet tent with sit chemical toilet was provided. On the last night, in the Empty Quarter, there were showers (cold!) and a toilet block. Food throughout the trip was tasty, and portions were large, and cheap. We often shared meals between two people, with a meal costing under 3OMR.
Oman Desert Odyssey
Our trip to Oman was unforgettable. With no preconceived expectations, we were amazed by its dramatic mountains, deep canyons, lush wadis, vast deserts, and beautiful coastline. It’s a remarkably safe country, and most people speak enough English to make travelling easy.
We had a few memorable moments, including our tent collapsing at both the beach and the wadi camps due to strong winds. We also witnessed a blue‑green algae bloom that created glowing phosphorescence in the sea, though it sadly left thousands of dead fish along the shore — not the best beach for swimming.
Driving through the desert and exploring the dunes was a highlight, and our desert hotel felt especially luxurious after a night of beach camping.
Overall, experiencing Oman’s diversity and natural beauty was truly special.
Most Inspirational Moment
The endless deserts and wide, dry plains were breathtaking, as were the stunning mosques — especially the one in Muscat.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was knowledgeable, though at times seemed a little tired and less enthusiastic than some of our previous leaders. The 4x4 drivers, however, were very engaging and happily answered most of our questions along the way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It gets very cold in the mountains, and the mountain hotel isn’t really set up for winter as it’s mainly a summer property. The desert can also drop below freezing at night, so follow Exodus’ advice and pack warm clothing. I took a duvet coat and even slept in it while camping. Expect the unexpected — the unpredictability of both the trip and the country is part of what makes it so enjoyable.
Hike Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail
Every aspect of the trip more than fulfilled my expectations, and the quality of the leadership and administration was first-rate.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hiking up Kirrigalpottha was memorable, and I loved some the colonial accommodation such as Hotel Suisse and especially Bandarawela Hotel.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Quite exceptional. Excellent in every way. My especial thanks for his extra efforts on my behalf to provide Gluten-free food options wherever possible.
A trip with such variation in environment; deserts, mountains, beaches, wadis...
I was lucky enough to join this trip as an Exodus staff member, and enjoyed very minute! There were areas where other tourists were few and far between, and whilst I was prepared for beautiful deserts, the mountains were stunning. We were able to eat amazing meals for less than £2, and camping under the stars was unreal.
Most Inspirational Moment
The gorgeous desert resort set right in the dunes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Qais was a very experienced leader with a wealth of knowledge.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Both the deserts and mountains can get pretty cold at night (I travelled in January).
Too rushed.
The idea is sound – visiting four parks maximises the chance of seeing a good variety of wildlife.
However the trip notes seriously under state the terrible condition of the roads and therefore the time it takes to make the transfers. We spent more time on the road between parks than we did on game drives.
The driving is terrifying.
The whole trip felt rushed, as soon as we arrived at a park we were hurried into a meal and then straight out in the vehicle again. There was no time to relax or make use of the facilities in the lodges (which were lovely.)
The behaviour of the guides in the parks was shocking to me. There is a 5 vehicles per animal rule but whenever there was a big cat there were a crowd of 30 or more, all jostling for position and hounding the animals if they moved off. At one point I thought they had run over a chetah. Our driver also broke the no driving off road and no speeding rules. I felt ashamed to be part of it.
Most Inspirational Moment
We were present when a solo lioness challenged a leopard in a tree and stole her kill.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex was very knowledgeable but didn't offer up much information without being asked. His driving was frightening.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Think very carefully about this one. And if you have any back problems or issues with motion sickness do not do it.
Reply from Exodus
We’d like to thank Claire for taking the time to leave a candid review of her experience on this trip, though it’s a matter of real regret that she was disappointed by several aspects.
We feel we accurately portray the nature of the roads in Kenya, as we state in the trip notes that “There are some long drives over rough roads on this trip, which allow us to get into the wilds of Kenya.” We’re sorry that, regardless, Claire found the drives were more demanding than she’d anticipated.
It was concerning to read about Claire’s impression of the driving on this trip. Our drivers are experienced in driving on Kenyan roads, and in some instances need to maintain a certain speed to navigate the corrugated sections of road more stably. Nevertheless, we have spoken to our local team about this and do not expect to see similar comments about the driving from future clients going forward.
We also understand that a rare sighting in the park Claire mentions meant that an exception was made to the “5 vehicle only” rule by park authorities, though it is a shame to learn that Claire felt the number and pushiness of vehicles soured the experience for her.
Finally, with regards to the itinerary, we find that in general our customers are happy with the pace of the trip, but we are looking at tweaking certain days on future departures to reduce the amount of travelling, as we appreciate this was a drawback for Claire.
– Annabel Thompson, Exodus Product Manager
Ancient Egypt & Mövenpick Nile Cruise
The guide was great and gave a good balance of being informative without being overwhelming. Always perky, which kept our spirits up – especially on the early mornings.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting the temples the valley the kings. The people were lovely. We had a great group!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sayed was excellent
Cycling Vietnam
All round excellent holiday
Most Inspirational Moment
The Exodus team accompanying us on the tour where first class. Great organisation, friendly, very helpful and great fun to be with
Thoughts on Group Leader
Such a pleasant guy, good fun, excellent local knowledge and superb planning skills
Discover Chile
Everything about the trip was spectacular; Miguel (our guide), the country (Chile), the excursions, the weather.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlights for me were the hike in Torre del Paine in Patagonia and the hike on Osorno volcano.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Miguel was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable. Extremely personable. Excellent organizational skills.