Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It’s the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you’re interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.
Simply use the selector below to search our trip reviews and start reading real feedback from real Exodus travellers who have ‘been there and done that’!
Lots of our clients also like to post handy tips and advice about their travels. It’s great to know what to expect on an Exodus adventure before you go, so make the most of their experience and you’ll make the most of yours!
Haven’t posted your review yet? Here’s how to do it…
Once you return from your Exodus adventure holiday, you will be emailed a link to add your review. Any feedback collected is posted onto our website, totally unedited.
Alternatively you can navigate to the relevant trip page and add your review via the Reviews tab.
Select a trip specific review:
14599 Reviews
4.7 out of
5
Reviews
Nickey Knight
Reviewed October 2025
Highs and lows
There was a lot of bus/ travel time on this journey. Given that, I felt that some days were very poorly planned.
Examples:
One day all we did was cross the border to Turkmenistan. We started at 1:pm and it took 2 hours. The next day there was a six hour excursion to a UNESCO site. Then back to the city for lunch. Then another 5.5 hour drive out to the gas crater. Obviously the UNESCO excursion could have been done the previous afternoon if we would have crossed the border in the morning. Then we would have arrived for sunset at the camp. Instead we were driving in the dark on a very poor and dangerous road, arriving stressed. As an aside, some passengers got bed bug bites at the camp.
The day we arrived in Uzbekistan we had been travelling for 9 hours. All we wanted was our hotel, a drink and some food. Sergi proceeded to say we had to go to the summer palace and a silk factory that night. The whole group was fed up and we did not enjoy either one. These activities were scheduled for the next day.
Anyway there were many days like this; it was agreed by all that we would prefer to get to our hotel in the late afternoon in order to unwind and perhaps explore on our own. There was no need for so many late check ins.
Most hotels were adequate. I did not have high expectations. Rooms were clean and comfortable. However, the breakfasts were horrendous. Cold food, empty buffet trays, very little offered.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seven lakes Tajikistan was stunning.
Cities of Khiva and Bhukara were great.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ocsana in Kyrgyzstan was friendly, sweet and helpful.
Our Turkmenistan guide was very good. Very engaging. Simple straightforward information. I have forgotten his name!
Sergi in Uzbekistan/ Tajikistan was very poor. He prattled on for hours, talking very loudly into a microphone while driving in the bus. Reading page after page of statistics, history etc from his iPad. Completely vacuous that most of us were wearing noise cancelling headphones to block it out. After spending 4 hours in a bus we would stop at a market and he would announce : go to the toilet and you can look around for 12 minutes!! Yet we would spend 90 minutes at a horribly busy lunch spot with poor service and long waits.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The travel times are way longer than what’s stated. Be prepared to see a ton of mosques mausoleums. Some ancient sites were not worth the drive. I wish there would have been more natural sites or cultural activities vs so many historical sites. For instance passengers in our group organized an archery and falconry demonstration. And another arranged a viewing of a game of “goat polo”. Neither of these things was on the itinerary but were refreshing and fun.
Jules Giddings
Reviewed October 2025
Cycling the Cape and Winelands
I can’t tell you how enjoyable this trip was. We were 8 people in the group, as well as our brilliant guide Ado and the excellent driver Gavin. So much work went into making this trip just amazing. Everything worked out just perfectly, we had no punctures or problems at all. Ado’s knowledge of South Africa and its history was incredible as well as the entire continent. The group all got on well with one another and we stayed at some really nice hotels along the way. The only thing is I wanted to do it all over again!
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching a whale come up to our boat and just hang out there!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our team leader was Ado, he was just amazing. Knew everything about South Africa, its history, geography, politics, wildlife..he is an encyclopaedia of knowledge and he has great dress sense too! I'd also like to mention how great Gavin the driver was, he did a lot more than just drive. He helped out with all the bikes and spent time talking with us and helping us enjoy the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just book this, you won't be disappointed!
Angela Holmes
Reviewed October 2025
Sri Lanka
Our trip Sri Lankan Highlights was in September 2025. We learnt so much about Sri Lanka and its lovely people. There was a good mix of culture and wildlife – we saw lots of elephants, bats, jackal, monkeys, birds, crocodiles, reptiles. Our guide Mahen with co-pilot and driver kept us safe and entertained for the whole trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
my favourite day was the early start with Sigiriya sunrise with village tour with traditional snacks, lake boat ride, tuk tuk and tractor ride finishing off with Ayurvedic Massage at Ashram - a full day expertly crafted by Mahen.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mahen was fantastic and a great ambassador for his county - he knew all the right places and kept us well informed on what was happening. He tailored the trip to fit in places we all wanted to see and the right shops to stop at.
Advice for Potential Travellers
in September it was really hot - some of the temples required you to take your shoes off so take some socks. An umbrella is handy for rain showers as well as a sun shade (when not too windy). Insect repellent is a must. Binoculars come in handy. We ended our trip with a beach add on which made a perfect end to an enjoyable busy trip.
Sheldon Dickson
Reviewed October 2025
Unforgettable Southern Adventure
This trip was full of culture, great music and warm Southern charm. Every day offered something new to discover, and even in our free time there was so much to explore.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Graceland and the National Civil Rights Museum was an unforgettable experience. Hearing the stories behind each place brought the region’s history to life, from the music and culture at Graceland to the powerful and moving history of the civil rights movement. It made the whole trip feel personal, inspiring, and deeply memorable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our Leader did an amazing job leading our Southern Soul adventure.
She brought every place to life with her knowledge and passion, and made sure everyone felt included and cared for. Her energy, organisation and sense of fun really enhanced the whole experience, she went above and beyond to make it unforgettable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light because it gets hot and you’ll be on the move a lot. Bring comfortable walking shoes and be ready to explore both the well-known sights and hidden local gems. Keep an open mind, talk to locals, and take your time to soak up the music, culture, and history - it will make your trip unforgettable.
Peta Cranston
Reviewed October 2025
Wonderful View, Great Company
We are an Australian couple who are first time Exodus clients. We had a wonderful week hiking the stunning Amalfi Coast in September with a great group of people.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hiking the Path of the Gods and coming to our first stunning view.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roberta was amazing. She led us so well, kept and us safe, participated at dinner, kept us very well informed prior and during our hikes and assisted with any additional needs from our group including working out a way for someone to participate with an injury. Roberta also with assisted with transport arrangements for forward journeys which would probably be above and beyond her duties.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ensure you are fully aware that the hikes can be challenging. There are lots of steps and inclines and declines but certainly achievable if you are relatively fit and don't have any ongoing physical problems e.g. sore knees. The hotel is very clean and the meals simple but more than adequate in quantity. There are options in town for anyone who wants a change on a free night. Agerola is a lovely, quiet town which was a delight after the crowds in Amalfi and Positano.
If you are arriving by train into Naples just make sure you receive clear instructions on where to meet your driver. Unfortunately, we didn't have very good instructions and it took a long time to find him. We just thought the "exit" meant "outside" the station when it actually meant as we exited the platforms. Lucky our driver did speak English.
Vivienne Morris
Reviewed October 2025
Good hotels. Lovely food. Good bikes
Varied cycling terrain, canal paths, quiet country lanes, off road through trees, dirt tracks, relatively flat. Good hotels. Lovely food. Good bikes
Most Inspirational Moment
St Malo day. Cycling by canal then countryside, boat trip across to St Malo, guided tour and by the sea. Normandy section, American and British cemeteries. Bayeux tapestry. Lots really
Michelle Hotham
Reviewed October 2025
Very good accommodations and fabulous food.
Yannis is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the area we biked. We had very good accommodations and fabulous food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding along the canal and the incredible folk art. The American cemetery- being at my uncles grave on the 80th anniversary of his death in action.
Keith Bevan
Reviewed October 2025
Great trip overall
This was a lovely weeks hiking and we were lucky to have great weather for all of our hiking days (October). It was great to start in Samos to ‘tune in’ a bit to the more busy sections of the path and having a day at the end in Santiago is essential. The distances are sometimes long, but navigation is so easy as it is so well signed, which enabled people to go at their own pace with regular meeting points for a cafe con leche. Before booking, we debated guided v unguided as it is so easy to follow but opted to go with the minimal faff option, which was good. The route was interesting and prettier than I expected, but possibly not for those who prefer more remote hiking environments and solitude.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving in Santiago at the end of a great trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mireia was a great guide - organised, knowledgeable and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Consider other flight options. The group connecting flights were tight and so stressful - we had to run between terminals on the return due to a minor delay on the first (meanwhile there was a direct Vueling flight to Gatwick at almost the same time). Having 4 flights when 2 would doesn't sit well with the environmental goals?
Be prepared for people on the route. Often this added to the atmosphere, but sometimes very large groups of school children could be noisy - save a bit of energy to put a spurt on and get past them and it wasn't too bad. Be prepared to queue at popular cafes and toilets.
Karen Fraser
Reviewed October 2025
I have used Exodus a lot and like the range of trips
Guide Yannis was very good. Lovely parts of the country, routes mostly kept out of traffic. Hotels often very good, some nice breakfasts. Good bike. Cider factory visit good. I have used Exodus a lot and like the range of trips, which are usually very well organised.
Most Inspirational Moment
Nice cycling routes on varied paths. Cider factory visit. Oyster market. St Malo, the ferry ride and guided tour. Bayeux tapestry. Mont St Michel (guide made special effort to get us there by taxi when the days cycle trip was disrupted.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good, friendly and hard working.
Lawrence Leclair
Reviewed October 2025
STUNNING AND SPECTACULAR!
This trip was a stunning introduction to the spectacular Dalmation Coast of Southern Croatia. Each of the four cycling days – encompassing the islands of Hvar and Korcula and the Peljesac peninsula – seem to surpass one another, culminating in the heavenly bike path that is the Vinegorje Dingac. The latter will occupy my dreams for years to come. Even the accommodations had breathtaking views of the sun dappled and island-dotted Adriatic. Having previously lived in Italy, we were pleasantly surprised at the level of preservation, cleanliness and friendliness of the Dalmatian community. This area is truly a jewel. Wonderful food (especially fresh sea food) and drink (especially for wine connoisseurs) add to the quality of this itinerary. The October weather was perfect, sunny and in the 60s F, and the roads were quiet. Dubrovnik was still busy, but manageable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Vinegorje Dingac - a quiet, undulating cliffside bike path flanked by steep vineyards of premium Plavac Mali grapes, with stunning views of the adriatic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
MATE WAS THE BEST!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The steepest hill climb was the first day with two short segments of 10% gradient, manageable for my wife and I on the regular mountain bikes. The E-bikers had no problem. Bring swim wear - plenty of opportunities to swim .
