Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

The Hot air Baloon ride over the Serengetti. (thoroughly recommended)   Seeing all those beautiful animals in their natural habitat

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linda was a tough lady, very good at sorting out problems.  An excellent driver

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a really good camera if you can and a three season sleeping bag.  If was pretty cold some nights

Suggestions

Its a bit tough packing up your tents in the dark at 4.30 a.m. but well worth it.   Boarding the shuttle ferry for the ferry to Zanzibar was horrendus, I felt I miight be crushed to death at one point.  However I loved the holiday and the food while camping was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last few kilometers, when I finally managed to skate for significant distances without falling over!  In scenery terms, every day was outstanding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Albert and David were excellent.  Considerate of peoples' capabilities they took everyone on great outings.  They were very knowledgeable of the locality and providied excellent information.  They both contributed to a most enjoyable and sociable week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Consider travelling by rail or take your own food for the flight.

Suggestions

I really enjoyed the region, not having been to the Dolomites before.  Would be tempted to combine X-country and Downhill skiing another time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Impossible to restrict to one moment - seeing jaguars swimming the canal in front of our boat, spending over an hour watching the elusive male quetzal, seeing a tree full of scarlet macaw, being entertained by primary school children (a first for the school), visiting an organic farm and enjoying fruits of the farm for lunch (including a glass of local rum) ...........................

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rafael was abosultely fantastic.  He has a really good sense of humour and had excellent interaction with both the members of our group and our bus driver/boat driver.  He is passionate about Costa Rica - its history, culture, nature etc and is very keen to pass this on to the group.  His knowledge about birds and plants was excellent and he was a great spotter.  He even managed to add a few little extras to the trip to give us a more comprehensive feel for the country.  Our driver Francisco was also amazing - also a very good bird/animal spotter and also interacted very well with the group (family as he called us).  

Advice for Potential Travellers

The temperature at night in Savegre is quite cool so make sure you have some warmer clothing.  Washing and drying clothese was relatively easy so no need to over-burden the suitcase.  Have plenty of memory for the camera you'll be taking a lot of photos! 

Suggestions

If you love birds then this is the holiday for you.  But it is more than that - there are animals in abundance, exotic plants, culture, history, coffee production, swimming and more.  

Most Inspirational Moment

Breathtaking downhills. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Peter is a really fantastic, amazing and one of a kind tour leader! He is very professional and organizing, resourceful and very patient, attentive to every detail, goes extra mile to take care of you. Could not be better. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not forget to take with you all the proper gear: gloves, gel saddle, cycle shorts etc are essential for long cycling days. Sport drinks contributed to my performance on last days :-). 

Suggestions

Just go on this trip, this going to be an experience of your life time!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro was a truly emotional experience that will stay with me forever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The head guide of 'the African walking company' was an Inspirational man, and a true leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's tough but with the right physical and mental attitude is achievable by most. Read as much information as possible before you leave home, especially regarding the correct clothing and equipment. Listen and learn from your guide & assistant guides.

Suggestions

I would definitely recommend Exodus for your next adventure. I certainly hope I'll be travelling with them again.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ilse and Mary are the greatest team, they are both a pleasure to ski with. Teaching is gold star standard.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go, you will not be dissapointed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Deception Island

Thoughts on Group Leader

Woody was marvellous

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring warm waterproof trousers.  One hint that I was given was to bring a clip to attach something colourfull to my pair of boots so that I could spot them amongst lots of similar pairs.

Suggestions

A wonderful holiday, but Spitzbergen gives you much the same scenery and the journey is much easier

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many moments where I stood back and thought 'Wow, life can't get much better than this'.  But one of these moments that I will never forget was during the full day husky trip.  After a couple of kilometres my team of huskies settled into a steady pace (I didnt have to hold on so tight at this point!!), I took a look at the breath taking scenary, breathed in the fresh air (was minus 32 that day!) and thought 'I am truely the luckiest person alive!'.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader(s) I had (Hannah and Ollie) were AMAZING.  Absolutely second to none.  I cannot fault them in anyway.  They worked so incredibly hard, yet made it all look so easy - and constantly made me feel like I was part of their family!  I cannot credit them enough - if there were an award, it should, without a shadow of doubt be awarded to them.  They helped make my adventure truely amazing - I will never forget them or all the new skills they have taught me!

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice would be to take plenty of layers.  The kit provided wasnt warm enough for me, but I took my own gear anyway - so was fine.  I advise 2 pairs of gloves at all times, wool socks (2 pairs at a time) and those hand warmers that you shake and keep your fingers warm for up to 10 hours.  They were worth their weight in gold, because it could get extremely chilly over there during some of the activities.

Suggestions

I can't add anymore, other than this has been the best adventure of my life!  I would love to work there myself it was that much fun!  Thank you Hannah and Ollie, this was a special trip for me and it truely exceeded all of my expectations!

Most Inspirational Moment

Just all of the wonderful views, oh and improving my skiing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was calm and reassuring and made sure we had the best of the area and a good all round holiday experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

When on holiday with a group, be prepared to mix and be sociable. Everyone has something interesting to say.

Suggestions

Exodus holidays always depart from London airports. It would be helpful if transfers to and from resort could be more accommodating for those arriving and returning to airports in other parts of the country and Scotland. Little account seems to be taken of the fact that not everyone comes from the south.

Most Inspirational Moment

 I loved it all but personal thrills were ski-ing for the first time on fresh snow and spending a day on snowmobiles going up to a spectacular viewpoint and homely cafe enroute.After a day of wilderness skills and the creation of a cosy igloo we ate and cooked pancakes over a fire in the forest - perfect!  Not forgetting that roll in the snow after the sauna and hot tub....

Thoughts on Group Leader

No Exodus leader for this trip. The local guides were exceptional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own thermal underwear and socks and something to cover your face and neck. Also you might find a large towel useful. Games for the evenings are good too. The only seating is around tables on hard dining chairs.

Suggestions

Just go for it. Try everything. The more you do the more you enjoy.