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4.7 out of 5

JANICE DUNCAN

Reviewed February 2022

Chilling out in Cyprus.

This whole trip was a delight. I knew very little about Cypriot history but came away with a better understanding of the country, the conflicts and the people. The scenery is stunning; the walking is a delight and the hotel and food did not disappoint.
It is relatively inexpensive to eat out and the food was delicious. Local wine washed down our meals and sunsets were enjoyed with the help of a Brandy Sour. If you want a stress free, walking holiday with some sunshine and blue skies head for Kyrenia. It was quite cool with brisk winds but there were enough heat in the midday to chase away any winter blues.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are some spectacular Crusader Castles set high in the mountains; the ancient city of Salamis and a fabulous shipwreck to see.The buildings are fascinating but I most enjoyed the rocky limestone pinnacles and the lovely trails through pine forests carpeted with anemones and orchids with views to a sparkling blue sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gizer is a top notch guide. He is a very relaxed and friendly host with an excellent knowledge of his country. Nothing was too much trouble and he was very helpful with our Covid testing and getting us across the border.He also sourced a rather lovely cake to celebrate my birthday. Transport worked well and his recommendations for restaurants were excellent. He made sure everyone had a lovely time and made us feel very comfortable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Worry not about saving a tree. Bring paper copies of Covid tests and Passenger Locator forms. It makes life easier.

Kath Brady

Reviewed February 2022

Highly Recommended

Enjoyable trip with knowledgeable and patience guides Michele & Alex. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Improved my technique with satisfying, lovely varied routes each day.
Hotel Tschurtschenthaler was clean, comfortable and relaxed with great food

Sean Anderson

Reviewed February 2022

Just do It!

320 miles of outstanding cycling, scenery, wildlife , inside a delicious Country. Friendly faces, surprisingly good food, cold beer, and night noises to sooth you to sleep – Costa Rica was super surprising, every day different, from the Central Highlands, Pacific and Caribbean Coasts, Rain Forests, and Volcanic Landscapes.

Costa Rican road quality was far superior to anything you’ll find in the UK, and so refreshing not to have one eye open for pot holes and lunatic drivers , that said there are occasionally some very big American Trucks around but there driving was of the higher order and are no cause for concern.

So as the title suggests “ Just Do It “ you will not be disappointed!

Most Inspirational Moment

Central Highlands gets a big thumbs up, as did the area around Fortuna , simply stunning. You keep thinking that you Wow that is outstanding reaction tank will fill up but it simply doesn’t. Tortuguero both coastal and up the river should not be missed , the same applies to the Manuel Antonio National Park, and after you reached the top of Death Mountain sipping a Coffee and watching Humingbirds fly around is a bit magical. To many good moments to single out , go and make your own!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto, simply the best ever, a shining star in the Exodus World. Roberto knows his stuff intimately, proud of his country, he exudes warmth, charm, humour, and nothing no problems attitude. He will push you as hard as you want to go but equally as chilled to let you find your own pace - its not a race it’s your holiday. Frustratingly he’s also a pretty able cyclist, as is Paul who works alongside Roberto and kept our bikes in top condition, and your man at the wheel Is Luis - super safe and a little legend with his knife and soft fruits at breaks. Great team all around - I hope you get all three!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It’s hot and humid . Clothes struggle to dry out after washing so bear this in mind and pack with this in mind. Sun Screen is unbelievable expensive in Costa so make sure you take enough, insects not such a problem but pack something preventative. Bikes are Scott Mountain Bikes and well maintained and in good condition - bring your saddle if you want but we didn’t find the standard saddle a problem. They are super low geared and will get you up anything you are likely to encounter hill wise , terrain is what they term “undulating “ but there are a few long accents and potentially fast descents if you choose to give your bike it’s head . That said our group which was fab got around intact and had no issues.

John Mitchell

Reviewed February 2022

Fantastic insight into Costa Rica and its wildlife

Our guide Roberto, aided by his highly professional support team of Paul and Luis, created an atmosphere of total fun to add to the terrific cycling, the beautiful scenery and the amazing birdlife.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's difficult to pick one because there were so many outstanding experiences. Swimming in the Pacific and Caribbean on one holiday is pretty amazing. Cycling in the Highlands away from much of the traffic on smooth roller-coaster roads was a different experience entirely from cycling in Britain. For me though the most inspirational aspect was the abundant and colourful birdlife in the gardens surrounding the Highland hotels and lodges and in the national parks; I came back with scores of memorable photographs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto is simply outstanding: inclusive, encouraging, challenging, firm, well-organised, flexible, safe, and both passionate and knowledgeable about his country and what it has to offer the rest of the world. After a few days there was a tremendous team spirit in the group (one of the best I have experienced) and in no small measure this was due to Roberto's personal qualities and his fantastic sense of humour and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As there are several transfers between cycling sessions, it's a good idea to have a small bag you can keep on the bus so you can refresh sun cream, change out of cycling shoes for food stops etc. The Pacific part of the ride is incredibly hot: make sure you have more sun cream than you would expect to need, and use it. Don't take dollars: use the local currency, as the informal exchange rate in shops and restaurants for dollars is poor and you get change in local currency anyway.

Sally James

Reviewed February 2022

Fantastic holiday

A fabulous cycling holiday with a great group and an amazing leader, mechanic and driver.
The amount that we packed into the trip was incredible, a beautiful country with lovely friendly locals.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling in the central highlands. There are climbs however everyone could go at their own pace. Stunning views, especially on the descents! There was plenty of time to take lots of photos. Tortuguero National Park was a fabulous experience, loads of bird life, monkeys and iguanas. Loved swimming in both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans. The variety of scenery that we cycled through and the amount of the country that we covered in 2 weeks was amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Outstanding. Roberto is an inspirational leader, with a great sense of humour and exceptional organisational skills. Everything ran like clockwork! He made everyone welcome and nothing was too much trouble. His passion for and knowledge of his country is fantastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Have a day rucksack or suitable bag for putting a change of clothes, sun tan cream etc in (and sandals if you wear cleats) so that you can keep this handy on the bus to change into for transfers if you want. One of the hotels half way round does laundry if you want.

Tim Read

Reviewed February 2022

Beautiful island, great cycling

This is a wonderful trip. The landscape is beautiful, nature everywhere, monkeys, birds, even elephants and crocodiles. Gentle people, interesting history. Cycling started with 2 easy days then the build up to the big hill after the rest day in Kandy. All those who started the hill finished it and were glad to have done so – but it is a long hard day. The second week has a visit to Yala safari park which was terrific and a day and a half on the beach – optional whale watching. The guide Suresh is the best leader I have come across by a distance. The way he organises everything brings us into the heart of the country and its people. Super efficient use of time at tea stops etc by his use of a group kitty. And supported by a greedily and very practiced team. And no bus time until the second week. We cycle from hotel to hotel. Hotels variable but fine. Food is good and plenty of it.

Most Inspirational Moment

That hill

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best. 10 out of 10

Advice for Potential Travellers

No need to have massive breakfasts. The snacks come throughout the day

Nicola Maughan

Reviewed February 2022

The Best Way to Experince Sri Lanka

We have just returned from cycling the back roads of Sri Lanka with Exodus. Quite wonderful… a lot of miles across multiple landscapes on very good bikes staying in great accommodation, eating local food all managed & led by an exceptional guide. A joy every day with so much seen and experienced.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views heading up to the highest town on the island, the happiness of the children and people we encountered on the way, the sense of achievement at the end of every day!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Suresh has been leading this trip for many years and as a result has fine tuned so many of the experiences - knowing where best to stop to enjoy a view or where refreshing tea / fruit or ice cream might be required. His relationship with all the local people and owners & staff of places where we stopped shone through and made everything we did feel happy and safe, as well as a treat.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The point of the trip is to cycle and there are some big days….I was pleased to have my own saddle!

David and Debbie Haworth

Reviewed February 2022

Wonderful journey!

From start to finish this tour was just fantastic, packed with activities that made us feel like we had been here a month. the tour guide Roberto runs a slick efficient operation with his co-workers Paul an Luis, nothing was a problem whatever you asked.

Most Inspirational Moment

For us there were many, staying at the biological station and visiting the national park of Tortugera, the wildlife was fabulous.if you're a bird enthusiast then your in for a treat!!!I saw more than 20 different exotic species up close, hummingbird,toucans and parrots galore. Sloths, iguanas, monkeys...to name a few All the guides that took us around were knowledgeable about the habitat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto is a very professional,kind, respectful gentleman with an abundance of local knowledge. He's considerate to all the different levels of fitness in the group and nothing was to difficult a problem to solve. He's also has a fantastic sense of humour 😃

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of sun screen as it's hot🥵and it costs a lot of money to buy here.Also bring insect repellent,none of us were bite free You can drink the local water which is a bonus...and it tastes nice. Nobody suffered any upset stomachs.

Simon Burbidge

Reviewed February 2022

A fantastic week of winter activities in Finland

We’ve just returned from the Wilderness Week at Basecamp Oulanka and it’s been brilliant. I can’t believe that we managed to pack so much into one week. As complete novices to wintersports we weren’t sure how we’d fare but wanted to give them a try, which we did and thoroughly enjoyed them all. The tuition from Elina, Martti and the team was really good, they are a really friendly team and were happy to ensure that we got the most from the trip. For example Elina gave my wife a one to one lesson in cross-country skiing after she had to miss the group session. The food was lovely, including some traditional Finnish dishes and plenty of it too. The accommodation in the cabins was warm and comfortable and we were supplied with all the kit we needed, which included three sets of boots to cover all the activities.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the trip to anyone after an active holiday, as I have done to all our friends.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, I would say that three activities were my favourites. Firstly, the dogsledding was really memorable gliding along through the snow behind seven huskies. Secondly, the chance to try some ice climbing was a treat even if I'm not likely to repeat it at 70 and thirdly, racing ice karts was really good fun with the competitive spirit kicking in big time. I'm sure that my wife would add spending a night in the Quinzee we built in -20C to that list.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Elina, Martti and the team were really first rate with their tuition and helpfulness as I've said. They were all really sociable, informative about flora and fauna and Finnish history and customs all of which go to make the holiday enjoyable. All of the organisation was first class and all the excursions and externally provided activities went like clockwork.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Not particularly save that when the trip notes say that all kit will be provided it will be and good quality it is too.

mary roser

Reviewed February 2022

You have to go!

Where do i start…..what an amazing country – Sri Lankan people were welcoming and felt completely safe, everything is spotless, food delicious, sun shines brightly, amazing wildlife, amazing contrasts of environments, great guides and best group anyone could ask for!

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved watching the leopards mating ritual - whole half hour in open grassland. The bit when they were play flirting with each other and she lay down and wrapped her tail gently around his head and he just purred and smiled. Loved that.

Thoughts on Group Leader

both excellent plus the driver and bus sanitiser and temp man

Advice for Potential Travellers

dont need leech socks - the rainforest hotel supply them. You dont need to get much cash from the airport in Columbo - £180 per person will be enough. There are atms towards the end.

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