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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

This holiday not only met my expectations, it exceeded them – a true holiday of a lifetime.The boat, crew & group leader were top notch, the food was both tasty and plentiful – how the chef made what he did, heaven only knows!

Most Inspirational Moment

The conservational work being undertaken by the National Park.Being able to share this trip of a lifetime with my father, it was our dream come true.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Darwin Alvarez was a delight! His knowledge and experience was second to none, he ensured questions were answered and that everyone was involved throughout the week. The pace of each activity was based on the group, safety was always key to any activity. Darwins's ability to convey information in a positive and fun manner has to be commended, he was extremely helpful and flexible in his approach.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack warm jumper and raincoat for Quito as it is it chilly especially if you go up on the cable car (which is well worth a trip!) and take it steady due to the altitude, walk slowly and let your body adjust - the altitude affected many even the fittest of our party.There is limited space for your luggage on the boat, so don't take bulky suitcases. Pack wisely, you don't need many clothes to last you a week! Casual clothes are acceptable for dinner, there is no need to dress up.The water is chilly! Although there were enough wetsuits on board for hire they were shorties and thin! I was grateful I took my own thicker long wet suit and rash vest, it kept me warm, many people in our party struggled with the water temperature. Mind you Darwin our guide leader went in with just his swimsuit..........Brave man!

Reviewed January 2013

VIETNAM ADVENTURE

I have never been on an Exodus holiday before or anything that involved travelling with an organised group. I had a truly fantastic time and during 14 days I saw many places in Vietnam and had some great experiences.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me and my husband the food was truly superb. It was all so fresh, tasty, good quality and (for us) good value. Halong Bay was the most memorable place we visited. The thousands of motor bikes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will never be forgotten! We also met some very nice and interesting people within the group. The Vietnamese people are also very polite, hospitable and welcoming.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The tour leader really made the trip a great and memorable epxerience. Zung was very knowledgeable, considerate and patient. It seemed very strange to leave him behind at the airport for our departure back home!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a very busy two week trip. There will be times when tiredness sets it as it is very 'full on'. If the land only tour is selected it may be a good idea to arrive a day or two before the actual tour date to get over the flight and get the batteries re-charged.

Reviewed January 2013

SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA

The trip was well organised allowing time to relax and discover some of south India after the more strenuous, though not too hard walking part of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The variety of the scenery, which constantly changed, while walking

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very relaxed, but well organised to cope with the Issues which arose.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy a bit of activity and discovery on this trip, though take the notes about climate and effort required into consideration when booking.

Reviewed January 2013

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

A great, whirlwind tour of Morocco! A lot of variation – desert, mountains and city life but be prepared for a few long journeys.

Most Inspirational Moment

Camel trekking into the Saharra desert and sleeping in the camp was a wonderful experience. The camp is well catered for and the living conditions were comfortable. Seeing all of the stars including shooting stars as it got dark was a very memorable experience! The tents were smaller than I had expected, with 2-3 people sharing each one. There was a basic toilet block (lit by candles) and a central tent where we ate. Be warned - during the winter months it can be very cold and hat, scarves, gloves and thermal layers were definitely required!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was very good. Informative and willing to sort any issues that arose. My luggage didn't arrive until mid-way through the holiday and he dealt with the logistics of this and ensured that I had adequate equipment to endure the cold evening in the desert. He also did what he could for those who became ill on the trip. His English was very good and he was always willing to take any questions that we had.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are a few long journey's which I personally didn't mind. There is only one way into and out of the desert however, so you do have to take the same road in and out, resulting in a 4 hour 'repeated' journey.You can take Dirams into the country - there is a limit but I got them from a Currency Exchange in my home town before I left. The exchange rate wasn't fantastic but it does mean you have some money to spend in Casablance airport were we had around 3 hours before our internal connecting flight. Casablance airport didn't have many facilities so make sure you have a good book! My luggage didn't turn up until a few days later, which didn't seem particularly uncommen. Do remember to pack your essentials into your hand luggage! In November it was cold in both the Saharra at night and in the mountains. Take plenty of warm clothes. The mountain gite was basic and chilly!

Reviewed January 2013

ATLAS PANORAMA

This was an excellent trip! A good mix between the busy city of Marrakesh and the stunning scenery of the Atlas mountains.

Most Inspirational Moment

Staying at the gite for four nights was the highlight of the trip for me. We were able to walk each day from the door, it was a great opportunity to see/experience some of the village life, at night the view of the stars from the roof terrace was amazing and the food provided for us was fantastic - a hot tagine waiting for us mid-way through a 10 hour hike was much appreciated! Of course I enjoyed the walks too and I met some great people who I hope to stay in touch with.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Hassan, was very knowledgeable and patient and dealt well with the demands of a mixed ability group. I also think he has a great sense of humour....

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes - they do say to take thermals/warm clothes in winter on this trip and they will come in useful for cool nights in the gite!Don't worry about changing money - you can do this easily at the airport in Marrakesh on arrival. Don't bother with the water purification tablets - we were advised to drink/use bottled water and this was easily available and very cheap (but admittedly there are no facilities for recycling the empty bottles).

Reviewed January 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA

A most enjoyable holiday: wonderful scenery, good variety of walks, excellent leader, great company and lovely sunny hot weather most of the time. Comfortable hotel, within easy walking distance of the village bakery and a good bar, as well as being close to the railway station.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many of them, throughout the holiday, including the great view of mountains from the balcony of the hotel, superb views during our walks (particularly those in the mountains), and from the train on our various railway journeys (i.e. on 3 of the 5 walking days, and on our day off, when most of us went to Ajaccio). I loved the fact that we never had to travel by mini-bus at the start or end of the walks. If we weren't using the train, we started the walk from the hotel. The group was full of interesting people, and we got on very well (and gave the bar in the village plenty of business), so that was another big plus point about the holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rudy was very well-organised, knowledgeable, reliable, considerate, patient, and helpful at all times, but with a good sense of humour too. He always tried to ensure that we were all able to go at a pace that suited us: for anyone who wished to go ahead he would explain the route in advance (including any points where there was a danger of going the wrong way). He was very good at giving us the opportunity of visiting bars in any villages that we passed through (and even, on the final day, carrying provisions so that he could brew teas / coffees for us in a shepherd's hut for which he had the key).

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes are pretty accurate, so if you like the sound of it, go ahead and book it! The quality of the food and drink at the hotel was excellent but don't expect many vegetables with the evening meal (I understand that this is typical, rather than a feature of this particular hotel). Also don't expect a big variety of choice at breakfast. It consisted of fruit juice, croissants, bread, jam and tea/coffee. But the bread was always fresh and plentiful. The hotel owners, and staff. were always friendly and helpful.

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A truly wonderful week -gorgeous walks, marvellous scenery and really good food!

Most Inspirational Moment

Enjoying one of Mama's picnic lunches from the top of the mountain with stunning views all around.Braccicorti -you are made to feel part of the family at this beautiful Tuscan farm. This was our second visit back after 9 years and Mama remembered us!

Thoughts on Group Leader

What else can we say about the lovely Sara Bull that hasn't already been said? She really makes your holiday memorable and so wants you to have the best time possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just do it! You won't regret it!

Reviewed January 2013

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

This was a really enjoyable holiday for the thrill of learning to ski, the people, the scenery and the food.

Most Inspirational Moment

I think the most inspirational moment was the first day that our group went off- piste on the mountain away from the resort. Making fresh tracks down the slopes brought back the same feeling you had as a kid braced to slide down a hill that no one has sledged down before.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both leaders were excellent. I appreciated the fact that both Ilse and Chris kept everyone in the group involved, with both encouragement and words of advice. The beginners lessons were also structured well so that the learning bits were interspersed with having fun on the tracks so that you never felt too bogged down thinking about your technique.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You don't need to take much local currency, unless you're planning to spend a day in the local town. Enough for a few drinks in the evening and some gifts.

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

Probably the best trip I’ve ever been on- lovely group, awesome country, words can’t describe how amazing and immense the Great Wall is…

Most Inspirational Moment

The first sighting of the wall, despite all the tourists and the misty conditions. We were here and we were ready to explore!Walking all day and not encountering anyone else, or maybe just a few 'donkey travellers'. It really felt like we were walking the wall and doing something different to the masses. When people tell me that they've seen the Great Wall, I reply that they've seen a teeny tiny bit but that i've really seen it.Staying in Chinese villages where noone spoke English- we really did get off the beaten track!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kevin is the perfect tour leader- friendly, efficient and like a little mountain goat! He had boundless energy and was always happy to go that extra mile, accompanying those of us who wanted to walk a little more etc. A great source of information, always happy to help and helped the evenings fly by too. I'm sure we'd all be happy to be Kevin's concubines or cucumbers again!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go!! Enjoy, explore and recommend!Toilet roll was the most useful thing i packed- there wasn't any in most of the places we stayedBe prepared to sweat! It's tiring but definitely worth it

Reviewed January 2013

VIETNAM ADVENTURE

A good way to see the highlights of Vietnam.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a number of inspirational moments on this trip - I personally loved the boat trip on Halong Bay, the Historic town of Hoi An and waterside living in the Mekong Delta.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khiem, the group leader, looked after us all very well and took us to fantastic restaurants. Our group was diverse but he was very inclusive and patient. I'm especially grateful to him for keeping me safe on the roads.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not a physically demanding holiday in terms of hiking and climbing mountains but an awful lot is crammed into a short time and there is no time for relaxation. There are 2 very early morning flights and I felt very tired a lot of the time. Make sure you get a good nights sleep before the flight to Vietnam.

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