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4.7 out of 5

Lilian Kim

Reviewed November 2025

An incredible Camino Experience!

This trip blends the best of the coastal route from Porto with the stunning, lesser-known Spiritual Variant trail. Hiking over 100 km (62 miles) along the Portuguese Camino Highlights Walk was challenging but very rewarding. The coastal walks offered stunning views of the coastline and ocean and I loved walking through the quaint fishing villages along the coast. The Stone & Water trail and the Spiritual Variant trail offered stunning scenery, peaceful forests, rivers, and charming medieval villages and country towns along the way.

The food was a highlight too—fresh seafood and traditional local dishes at every stop. I highly recommend trying local dishes such as Galician Pulpo (octopus), Galician scallops (in the shell), and Padron peppers! On Day 5 and 6, we stayed at Villa Covelo and stumbled upon a local restaurant called, O Recuncho do lolo, and had an incredible local experience here! The owner Graciela was so hospitable and kind that we dined there two evenings in a row! You must try her cheesecake (she sold us by telling us it was the best in the world- and it very well might be!)

The accommodations at A Casa Antiga do Monte and Hotel Melo Alvim were cozy, historic, and full of character.

If you’re thinking about doing a “highlights version” of the Camino, this Exodus trip is the perfect way to do it! 🙂

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral with our group was an unforgettable moment. The sense of accomplishment, the energy in the square, and our celebratory dinner together made the perfect finale to this Camino adventure.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our amazing tour leader Maria brought so much heart and first-hand knowledge from her own experiences hiking multiple Camino routes. She was kind, funny, incredibly supportive, and always radiated positivity and energy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring whatever footwear is most comfortable for you, whether that’s hiking boots, trail runners, running shoes, or a mix. Just make sure they’re well broken-in before the trip. Hiking boots aren’t always necessary and can feel heavy over long distances but could be useful for rainy hiking days through the forested sections with roots & rocks, so if you pack hiking boots I suggest having a couple of lighter options to bring along and change into. I even packed a pair of Merrell sandals with good tread on the bottom to hike in for certain sections or to change into after a long day of hiking. Bring Vaseline, blister plasters, or your go-to foot-care essentials to stay comfortable. Also hiking poles were useful for certain sections of the trails as well! Bring a reusable water bottle—there are plenty of spots along the Camino to refill your water as you go.

Joe Figueiredo

Reviewed November 2025

A wonderfully varied, fully immersive experience of Cuba!

I had an incredible time in Cuba! Cycling through stunning landscapes was the perfect way to see the country up close—rolling hills, vibrant towns, and beautiful coastlines. The itinerary was well thought out, balancing active days with plenty of cultural experiences.
Our tour leader, Rey, and driver were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and always making sure everything ran smoothly. The bikes were in great condition, and the logistics were seamless.
Highlights for me included exploring Havana’s lively streets, a peaceful stay at the Bay of Pigs, and visiting Trinidad with its colourful colonial charm. Every day brought something new and memorable.
If you’re looking for an active holiday that combines adventure, culture, and great company, this trip is perfect. Highly recommended!

Most Inspirational Moment

The final day of cycling. A lot of climbs followed by a 2km downhill to finish, through stunning scenery!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rey was an asset to Exodus. Charming, funny, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take cash, a portable charger, a torch and lots of bug spray and you'll be fine.

Daniela Fonseca

Reviewed November 2025

A truly authentic experience

An unforgettable journey through Vietnam & Cambodia! From ancient temples and stunning landscapes to delicious local food and immersive cultural experiences, every moment felt authentic and full of heart. Thoughtful guides, sustainable practices, and little surprises along the way made this trip truly special

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the sunrise over Angkor Wat was absolutely magical — the golden light slowly revealing the ancient temples felt like stepping into another world. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tri/Daro Fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. They made the trip seamless and truly enriched our experience with local insights, personal touches, and thoughtful surprises, like introducing us to authentic culture along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light, stay hydrated, and keep an open mind! Try everything — from local street food to cultural experiences — and take the time to soak in the landscapes and the culture. Every moment is worth it

Ashley Michael

Reviewed November 2025

India was incredible

What a brilliant couple of weeks we had in India. Everything was taken care of without worry, feeling safe and free to take in all the trip had to offer. It was very full on with little time for rest. Our full recommendation to anyone looking to cover lots of Rajasthan and the Pushkar fest.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a close up view of the Taj Mahal through one of the gates was a wow moment. We enjoyed Udaipur despite the weather, very pretty and so much shopping to be done. The food throughout was so enjoyable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had Varun on our trip. He was an excellent organiser, great company and the support team of driver and mate were stars. I don't know how they navigated us without incident on the infamous India roads.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go for it. Upgrade your camera options before you go - India is a permanent photo opportunity. Depending on the time of year you are thinking, wear thermals under rainproofs for the safari. We were unlucky with the weather and gutted we saw no tigers but it was an uncomfortable day on the trucks in the wet weather. Be prepared for cold showers, not all hotels had hot water. One thing we have to mention (more down the itinerary than anything to do with our personal trip) was such little time at Taj Mahal. The day should start earlier so if we had our time again we would request this. The last days and Taj day in particular was such a rush. Fab trip overall, will return to India one day.

Ferhan Qamar

Reviewed November 2025

Highlights Of Turkey!

I absolutely loved this trip. The mix of culture, history, and food was incredible — you really feel the blend of East and West. From ancient sites to authentic meals and unforgettable landscapes, every day offered something new, meaningful and memorable. Having Ilhan as our guide made the experience even better — his knowledge, passion and local insight added so much depth to the journey.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia at sunrise was absolutely breathtaking — seeing the fairy chimneys and valleys from above felt surreal. Later that day, Ilhan took us to a completely off-the-beaten-track spot where we could see the formations up close, with no one else around. Standing right beside them and learning how they were naturally created made the experience even more phenomenal.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ilhan was amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and organized. He made every site meaningful and consistently took us to special spots throughout the tour that we never would have found on our own. The highlight was him guiding us to that hidden viewpoint in Cappadocia to experience the fairy chimneys up close. His insight and expertise genuinely elevated the entire trip.

Diane Anderson

Reviewed November 2025

Walking in Andalucia

Absolutely wonderful. Michael (our group leader) was incredible. Best leader I’ve ever experienced. His knowledge and passion for everything elevated the trip experience through the roof.

Most Inspirational Moment

Caminto del Rey.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michael

Leslie Byrnes

Reviewed November 2025

Spectacular

What an excellent trip! The hikes varied in terrain and vistas, from coastal walks to levadas to mystical forests to mountain tops, but all were spectacular and each day was as good as or better than the one before. Paulo was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable about the island, its history, culture, flora and fauna. We were fortunate to have very good weather, and even more fortunate to have a group that gelled beautifully. Not only did everyone get along well, but everyone was fit and hiked at a similar pace. (We understand from other reviews that that’s not always the case.) First hotel in Machico was pretty dated, but good location and breakfast. The hotel at Porto Moniz was the best of the trip, modern, well-equipped, great food – and right across the road from volcanic pools. Very scenic. The hotel in Funchal was fine and in a great location.

Most Inspirational Moment

How to choose? The first two walks which featured incredible sea views were hard to beat, but the sunrise from the peak of Pico Areiero may have topped them. Quite magical.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paulo was terrific. He did a great job briefing us at the outset, and before the next day's hike, making sure that we had realistic expectations. He set up a WhatsApp group to share information and photos, and provided us with restaurant recommendations for the nights when we weren't eating at the hotel. He shared interesting information throughout each hike, and made sure that everyone was doing well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring hiking poles, and be prepared for the challenges of the trip. Exodus does a good job of describing what the hikes involve; pay attention so that you make sure you're choosing the right trip for you. So long as you're relatively fit, you'll love this. Also, I was surprised that some reviewers complained about having to buy lunches from local supermarkets for their hikes. Really, that was no problem at all. We stopped at a local supermarket each morning as we set out - sometimes there were prepared sandwiches that you could purchase, sometimes not - but it was easy to pick up some fruit, power bars, trail mix and cheese that was perfect for hiking (you could get sliced meats and buns, too, if you wanted). Final tip: on your free day in Funchal, be sure to take the cable car to the top and tour the beautiful Tropical Gardens, then take the "toboggan" (wicker sleigh) ride down - it's unique to Madeira and good fun.

Lester Stypa

Reviewed November 2025

It was a good title.

Had the most amazing time. Mohamed showed us a lot of fascinating places and explained the Moroccan way of life. He was an excellent tour guide. Some people had problems with their accommodations. Mohammed got these issues dealt with quickly and efficiently. Mohamed was enthusiastic, energetic, positive and very helpful. He explained everything very well. Kind, considerate, responsible! He is an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed the diversity of the country. Each day was another new and exciting adventure. We learned a lot. The riads were a true Moroccan experience and the hotels were also very nice. The Moroccans were polite, respectful, helpful and very friendly. We are truly are grateful to have had this experience in Beautiful Morocco. We enjoyed the small group experience and met nice people on our tour.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was all amazing. A fantastic tour! We got to see so many parts of the country. Very unique and diversified. Dromedaries, Desert, Hamman, Atlas Mountains, Seeing Villages, Listening to local Musicians, Madenas!! Food was incredible! Hearing the call to prayer was a unique experience. Perfect itinerary. We also did a balloon ride on our free day. It was beyond anything we could have imagined.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was beyond EXCELLENT! AMAZING!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring something for diarrhea as many of the group had problems with this issue.

Karen Sindelar

Reviewed November 2025

Great mix of activity, culture, and information

This was our first Exodus trip. We loved the group size (11) and its compatibility, mix of activities, and the incredible knowledge of the tour leader, Michael/Miguel. On most days we were out and about from 9 to 5. The terrain was lovely – hills and mountains surrounding rolling pastureland and olive farms. We saw and walked through so many white villages, and some of us took an extra 4 hour trip to Ronda, one of the most famous. The hiking was moderate. For me, the oldest by several years at age 75, it was at times tough because of the many ups and downs with the inclines occasionally too steep and long. The other 10 handled it with less trouble. Our tour leader, Michael/Miguel, knew everything about farming, geology, plants and animals and birds, and the history of the area. We all marveled at the extent of his knowledge! The farmhouse we stayed in was lovely with good food (the paella the last night was the best!), though the rooms lacked good lighting and the beds seemed a bit soft. This is a fun trip to go on for the activity, lovely scenery, and variety. We combined it with 2 days in Malaga and 4 in Granada and found every day rich and magical.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hike in El Chorro gorge on the Caminito del Rey and walking through El Real Alcazaba, the royal palace, in Seville (tickets many in our group bought on their own for our day in Seville.)

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was excellent -- well organized and incredibly knowledgeable about everything -- plants, farming, geology, birds, animals, and human history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You definitely need to be fit to do this trip. Be prepared for some challenging uphill stretches, fortunately not continuous. Since Exodus ranks hikes 1 through 7 not 1 through 5 I'd say that there are some parts of the hikes that are 3's not just 2's.

SUZANNE FOREST

Reviewed November 2025

Wonderful holiday

What an amazingly beautiful country Jordan is. I would encourage anyone to visit. The tour took in a wide range of activities- history and religion, beautiful vistas and walks, local experience such as a hammam and meal with family (many were concerned this may feel exploitive but in truth you dinned as you would in a restaurant and was a nice alternative) . The drive round the desert was breathtaking, and sitting by a camp fire as the skies darkened in Wadi Rum memorable. The tour was not unduly fast paced allowing for down time – which for me is essential as a break from work. Jordan felt safe and welcoming – sadly empty because of conflict that doesn’t really touch Jordan (for tourists ) despite its proximity – so both wonderful to have places like Petra to oneself (almost) but heartbreaking to see the impact on a country and it’s people.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was one inspiring moment after the other, so hard to have a highlight. A varied well paced tour with lots of different activities - but optional extras could be declined if so wished by any traveller, allowing you to tailor your trip to your preferences.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Amer , couldn't have been better. His passion and love for his country shone through as he shared his stories and history about all of the sites we visited. He integrated into the group so well, putting a bunch of strangers at their ease and facilitating the group's cohesion. I particularly liked that he would share his knowledge and insight of a place and then allow us to explore in our own time - so you could do something at your pace and choice without feeling you were on a school outing. He encouraged us to remember our fellow travelers and that each of us would want different things and go at different paces. I cannot recommend him more highly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would encourage a visitor to arrive a day early to enjoy wandering round the markets in Amman (hotel well placed in downtown for this). If you are debating whether to go or not - do book - you won't regret it! Don't pack binoculars - they will hold up your luggage, may be confiscated or held by hotel whist you stay. More hassle then its worth

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