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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2013

SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI

A truly memorable holiday but be prepared for some log journeys between stops.

Most Inspirational Moment

1. Watching a sleeping lion being woken by the distant and faint roar of another lion - our sleeping lion sat up and responded with a ground vibrating series of roars. It was incredibly emotional and awe inspiring, so much so that a few members of the group were in tears.2. The Drakensberg mountains were spectacular and climbing the chain ladders an exhilerating experience. We felt as though we were on top of the world looking at the view.3. Surviving a powerful thunderstorm whilst camping in St Lucia - I thought our tent was going to blow away!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Francois and Andrew (ably supported by Phili) couldn't have done more to ensure that we had a good time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some very long journeys in the bus (which was very comfortable). We didn't expect to be sitting down as much as we did. Despite the long journeys you are rewarded with the opportunity to see so many interesing sights.The shared accommodation was generally clean and comfortable but if you are a light sleeper make sure that you have some good earplugs because it is almost inevitable that a few of your fellow travellers will snore!Take a specific plug adapter for South Africa as we couldn't use our multi purpose travel plug in the SA electrical system.

Reviewed November 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

Thought this trip would meet my needs and it certainly did! Active but with rest periods and paced to meet everyones needs.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching Essouira and seeing the rolling waves after fantastic walking and mountain views in abundance!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very discreetly yet alert to all our needs

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go, go go!!

Reviewed November 2013

EVEREST BASE CAMP

What a great holiday!!!! All the staff were so helpful and cold not do anymore to help us. I would like to say a big thank you to Passand and his team for doing a great job. It would not be the right holiday for someone how is not fit as it very demanding trip with lots of ups and downs and very uneven paths to walk on. Thanks for a top first class holiday Steven Hamer

Most Inspirational Moment

I had tears in my eyes when i got to base camp as very special place to get to.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Passand could have not done more to help us he is a first class leader well done

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get very fit !!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed November 2013

SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI

We had an excellent adventure and were exceedingly well looked after by the crew. We seemed to spend a lot of time in the mini bus for a "walking safari" but it did means we saw a lot of South Africa.

Most Inspirational Moment

The highlight of our holiday was the walking in the Drakensberg Mountains. They are spectacular and the walking was not too difficult.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader made sure we kept the timetable, firm but fair. His cooking was superb and he could be found at all hours preparing for our welfare. We were very lucky with our 3 man crew.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get fit before you go if you want to enjoy the walking.

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

An amazing trip to be remembered.. I liked every thing about it. The walks the food and the company was great.. Very well organized thanks to our tour guide Christine.. The pace of the walks was quite convenient. We had several stops on our way to enjoy the amazing scenery while walking..walking along the Amalfi cliff is exceptional with a sea and mountain view at the same time..

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking along the volcano at Mount Vesuvius..

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent guide.Very well Organized informative and friendly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wear many clothes layers.. Weather changes during the same walk from warm to cold to rainy sometimes.

Reviewed November 2013

VIETNAM ADVENTURE

The trip far exceeded our expectations, one of the best trips we have had. Our guide Trung had excellent knowledge of history, the country, the best places to eat. His people skills are excellent, what a lovely character. You couldn’t wish for a better guide. He looked after us so well too.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many inspirational points, the country is so beautiful and the people so friendly. Many don't have a lot, but work hard to make a living and made us so welcome wherever we went. The Vietnamese people are an asset to their country. Halong Bay is beautiful. Hanoi is amazing but chaotic. The train journey was an experience. Saigon is a beautiful vibrant city. The Mekong is beautiful, as is the country from north to south

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn't have requested a better group leader. His knowledge of the history Vietnam was very good especially the Indo China wars. He had a balanced understanding of the effect of the wars had on the population. Trung led our group to excellent places to eat,it made it so enjoyable. Trung has excellent leadership skills, he handled the threat of the cyclone very calmly. The group were all older than Trung yet he inspired confidence whatever the situation. He has an excellent sense of humour and made us laugh so many times. Trung is caring and made sure that we were well looked after.He is an asset to Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trains are not as bad as some travellers have reported, but travellers need to be prepared that carriages need to be shared, as well as rooms in the Homestay.

Reviewed November 2013

CYCLING IN SARDINIA

Much enjoyed this trip – it was very well organised and the party of 16 got on very well.

Most Inspirational Moment

First half hour of the third day - as we descended the ca. 500m that we had had to climb up the previous afternon, down a beautifully engineered mountain road back to seal level!Several swims in the Mediterranean and the splendid picnics organised by our leader and his assistant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent and that applies both to Lieven Loots and to Marco, his Sardinian assistant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't underestimate the amount of uphill cycling needed - but if I (aged 74) could do it so can you!

Reviewed November 2013

PATAGONIAN HIGHLIGHTS

A splendid trip that truly captured the highlights of Patagonia.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Torres del Paine, which are so iconic, was terrific. Even though it snowed on the hike, it was still a wonderful day. Fitzroy was a close runner-up. And Magellan Strait, of course -- a very ordinary strip of water with such huge historical importance (and besides, Magellan was one of my childhood heroes).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Couldn't ask for a better leader than Xavier. When a trip goes smoothly, you know it is the result of a lot of hard work; and he did it. Great pride in his country and always happy to discuss Argentina with curious foreigners. We learned a lot from him. The local guides at various stops were uniformly excellent; they made the trip so much more interesting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of layers; the weather really can change quickly. Take plenty of US dollars, get to BA a few days early and find a way to convert to pesos at a good rate, not the official one. Take binoculars or a good long lens for your camera; lots of wildlife to focus on.

Reviewed November 2013

Great way to see Borneo

Although centred on wildlife I felt this trip also allowed me to get an overall exploration of Borneo, and certainly stimulated me to also explore the historical, political, and cultural aspects of the region. The wildlife exploration was certainly the highlight of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing wild orangutangs while hiking, the size of large mature males, and the maternal care shown by females with young. Great pictures, better experiences.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader was great, full of knowledge, organized rooms well, organized great meals in areas where they were not part of itinerary, which allowed us to explore local culinary delights.Our group was great as well, having a fellow tourist who was fantastic at spotting wildlife, and another with execeptional photographic skills. Our guide allowed them to add to our experience, and he added his information and knowledge to their skills.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a hiking pole if u have used them especially the first long walk. The first walk is the longest 8 kM i have ever done, with multiple hills, and the weather was very hot and humid. I am not sure i would do that hike again, we saw very little to no wildlife so the benefit as small.Bring leech socks, there were lots of leeches, but really they are not a problem. U will be taking lots of picturesThere are swimming holes which were refreshing. We saw very few misquitoes. Go to islands off shore KK on your free day, relaxing island with adequate but not great snorkellingFood is cheap, lots of great little restaurants on free days. Tiger beer universally available.

Reviewed November 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

This is a very good week covering the main sites in Jordan, the highlight was 2 days in Petra (the reason I picked Exodus was they did 2 days most companies did not). The night under the stairs in Wadi Rum was a close second. Good trip, good guide and good weather.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was amazing and our guide Sami was very knowledgeable, there were some nice touches from him like how we got our first glimpse of the treasury (I wont say as it would spoil it for others). On our 2nd day he took us on a trek to see Petra from the top of the mountains it was great. The night in the desert was good and our meal there was one of the best. Floating in the dead sea was weird oh and quite chilly but a great experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was good, helpful and knowledgeable, he did a great job of keeping the group together.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some days there is quite a bit of walking and it can be hilly, so pace yourselves. We went the first week in November and the weather was excellent a nice temperature (evenings a little cool for some) however we were told that it would probably change in the next 2 weeks. The night in desert was fine flusing toilets and sinks, there is lights after about 8.30 but there is a camp fire. great to see stars. Things to take a torch, sleeping bag liner (blankets supplied), pillows were like bricks. Meals each night varied in price and choice, we were given different jordanian dishes depending on the restaurant we were taken to speciality, cost 10-16 Jordanian dinar (JD) drinks extra. Lunch was better when the guide sorted a picnic for the group 4JD. Read the literature exodus provide it is usefuland gives you a good idea of extra costs for trips and tips etc.

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