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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed April 2013

CLASSIC VIETNAM & ANGKOR

Excellent variety of things to see and do. Small congenial group.

Most Inspirational Moment

Overnight cruise in Halong Bay including sea kayaking through a rock tunnel to an enclosed bay with wild monkeys.Exploring the Chi Chi tunnels - I knew about these of course, but experiencing them first hand and understanding the ingenuity and determination that created them and kept them functioning was fascinating.Loved Hoi An - relaxing after the bustle of Hanoi.Angkor Wat for its scale, Bayon temple for its artistry and doing my Tomb Raider pose among those incredible tree roots at Ta Prohm.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dat was very personable and fitted in well with the group. He took us to some great places to eat that we might not have discovered for ourselves, especially the Night market BBQ in Ho Chi Minh City and the newly opened Little Menu restaurant in Hoi An. I'm sure a lot of work went on behind the scenes to make all the arrangements flow smoothly.In Angkor, we had less social time with our guide but he was very knowledgable and made a good selection of 4 temples each with something different to offer.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although guide books say you can get good coffee in Vietnam, I found it almost undrinkable. It was often like tar and the biggest problem was that I just couldn't find unsweetened milk. So if you like white coffee without sugar, suggest you take both coffee and some powdered milk (kettle in all hotels on this trip)Don't take too many clothes; you will be packing and unpacking a lot. Laundry services are easy to find, very cheap (outside the hotel) and quick. Loose silk or cotton pants or tops are very cheap and there are lots of T shirts, trainers, sandals etc if you need them + you will need space in your luggage to bring stuff back.Save your shopping for Hoi An; best quality, best variety and rather less hustle and bustle than Hanoi.If you are in the market for a handbag (or belt, wallet etc) Siem Reap has lots of crocodile, snake, ostrich and sting ray leather goods - not cheap but certainly cheaper than UK for this quality.

Reviewed April 2013

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

A very enjoyable and challenging cycling trip with inspiring and varying landscapes and terrain

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through almost traffic free roads with great views of the snow capped peaks of High Atlas mountains on the horizon

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro was an excellent leader Well organised, very friendly, knowledgeable and good humored.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are fit enough otherwise you may find some of the climbs challenging, some might like to bring your own saddle or spd pedals . Don't use your rear brake when cornering on a sandy surface :-)

Reviewed April 2013

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

This was the first time I had gone on a holiday like this and the first time on my own. Although I was a little concerned to start with there was really no need to be. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and will be travelling with Exodus again.

Most Inspirational Moment

Highlights of the trip were the trek on camels in to the desert and watching the sunrise and sunset, and the walk up in to the Atlas mountiains, it was beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was great, he was very informative and would answer any questions you had. He even arranged a birthday cake at our last hotel as 2 members of our party celebrated birthdays during the week we were there.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If it's your first time don't worry about it, everybody joins in and the ones that have done this type of holiday before are very quick to help and give advice.

Reviewed April 2013

ESSENTIAL PERU

I set off in high hopes of another fabulous trip,but sadly had to abandon the trip on day 5 due to acute mountain sickness which was a traumatic experienceTherefore my input is limited

Most Inspirational Moment

All I saw were the Balestas Islands and their Humbolt penguins,whuich in spite of being photographed from a small boat are in focus-.This is about the sum total of my photographic records,as photography from the light aircrasft trip over the Nazca Lines wasn't worth the struggle;better to enjoy the ride ,which I did. The drive into the Andes was breathtaking-literally!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Was just getting to know him ;he was very knowledgeable and an excellent museum etc guide

Advice for Potential Travellers

I don't suffer from travel sickness but there were several sufferers on the trip

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I chose this trip (my first with Exodus) because I really wanted to see Petra. However, I also enjoy exercising and keeping fit, so the combination of cycling and sightseeing appealed greatly.

Most Inspirational Moment

1. My first sighting of The Treasury at Petra, awesome! 2. Swimming in The Dead Sea. 3. Spending a night in the Wadi Rum desert, very special indeed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Khalid was personable, knowledgable and gave us more of his time than he was scheduled to do, I'm sure. He kept the group well informed at all times, arranged extra excursions with no problems, and generally entertained us all very well. I always felt safe and confident that we were being well looked after. Thanks to his efforts all seemed to run very smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep hydrated! It's fine to wear Lycra/tight cycling gear on the bikes. Our cycle guide was in Lycra every day.

Reviewed April 2013

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

A varied trip with beautiful scenery, interesting cultural sites and lots of wildlife. A busy schedule but there was plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Most Inspirational Moment

Quite a few. Climbing to the top of Sigiriya, visiting the many temples, meeting the friendly locals, white water rafting in the jungle, travelling by train through the cloud forest, seeing wild elephants and crocodiles in Yala national park and seeing sperm whales and dolphins on the whale watching trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, Sujee was always smiling and joking. He organised everything very well and made sure everything ran smoothly. He was always telling stories and singing songs to help us understand more about Sri Lankan life.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Insect repellant is a must!

Reviewed April 2013

CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA

Are great way to experience the country and its people. The food was awesome, i think i ate my own body weight in in delicious Sri Lankan curries. Many of my Sri Lankan friends back home have said i’ve seen more of their country than they have. Some days the cycling was tough but you dont feel rushed to get there and you can take your time. If it ever gets too much you can jump on the bus for a while.

Most Inspirational Moment

cycling through beautiful scenery villages and small towns where the children run up to wave as you cycle pastwhenevery a Sri Lankan person asked you where you had come from or where you were cycling to they would always lose it laughing, they all thought we were mad to be cycling!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh is amazing, friendly, so helpful and even when you know he has been asked the same question about a billion times stills answers it like it was the first time. Suresh had so much knowledge about his country and its history. A trip to Sri Lanka would not have been as great without him. He also has the most wonderful giggle!

Advice for Potential Travellers

bring padded shorts/seat it will be your best friend and suncream that is sweat/water resistant and has a high SPF

Reviewed April 2013

LAND OF THE TIGER

This trip was exciting, well organised and inspirational, and exceeded my expectations. It is difficult to find the right words to sum up the whole experience that is India – immense, overwhelming, cultural, basic, ancient , modern, friendly, diverse, colourful, busy, noisy, smelly! and so much more. You have to go and experience it to know exactly what I mean.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hearing our guide say quietly ' tiger coming ' as we sat in our jeep parked on a dirt road followed by the sound of rustling in the undergrowth. Spotted deer exploding across the track fearful for their lives and the quiet appearance of a tigress and three, definitely not cuddly, cubs in front of us - magic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

'Bali' ( or Balvinder Singh to give him his proper name ) was exceptional. His whole philosophy was to do everything he could to make this holiday a sucess for everyone. His organisational skills were epic - especially when it came to getting all of us plus our luggage onto the sleeper then making sure we were all together by persuading people to change berths! He gave us an insight into Indian culture and geography, explained the food we were eating and so obviously enjoyed his job that his good nature rubbed off on everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some research on India before you go so as to appreciate things to the full. As a woman remember that India is a very male orientated society and dress appropriately.

Reviewed April 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

A great trip to a fascinating country. So much to see and do, a must for anyone with a spirit of adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Trekking through the Sahara in a sand storm to the Bedouin camp and climbing the sand dunes at sunrise. Traveling through the mid-atlas in as snow strom! Unexpected and spectacular. The Medina in Fez, amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Mustapha was brilliant. He was very knowledgable and endlessly patient with all our questions. His local connections helped to enhance our experience on numourous occasions. He quickly got to know what we as a group wanted and expected, and acted accordingly. He made out trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take earplugs, the 4am call to prayers can be very disturbing. Hand gel is a must, no-one got funny tummies because we all used it all the time.

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A wonderful week in an amazing country, with good company! Although Petra was what inspired me to go in the first place, Jordan has so much more to offer – Wadi Rum, the amazing Roman ruins of Jaresh (which I did not know existed), floating in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea, friendly people, good food (on the whole) and a safe atmosphere.

Most Inspirational Moment

That first famous magical view of Petra after the walk through the Siq is so well known, but it literally moved me to tears! Petra lived up to its promise and more. I had not realised how large it was, and when you got away from the easily accessed bits we almost had it to ourselves. The rock colours and the geology are as wonderful as the manmade structures. A unique landscape.Wadi Rum was also amazing. I had not realised how beautiful the desert could be, and the camel ride was wonderful. It made one feel more at home in the landscape somehow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was quite a character and did his best to inform us about his country its history and the region in all its complexity. We asked a lot more than the "10 questions each", but he answered them all with a lot of patience & humour, although sometimes the answers were somewhat unnerving! He gave us his time and energy generously, and tried to make things more interesting, for instance, by taking us up the back paths to the Place of Sacrifice in Petra, where we could look down on it all, and taking us to local restaurants

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although this was classed as leisurely/moderate, we did not have much time to stand and stare! We were on the go all the time as there was a lot to pack in in a short time to see everything. I found this quite tiring, especially if I had not slept well, but most days you can take a short nap to recuperate when you get to the hotel, before dinner. Physically, there is usually a choice about how far you climb and walk, and some activities are extras, but as you are there, you want to do them all, and it is worth the effort. You just have to take your time and pace yourself. Take layers if you go when we did (March). We were lucky with the weather and had mild nights and warm days, but when we left it was quite cold and raining and the weather forecast was not so good for the following week. If you like a drink in the evening, take some duty free from the UK as most places we stayed and ate in were either alcohol free or drinks were very expensive. You can get fruit juices everywhere to mix with your favourite tipple!

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