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Jordan Itinerary was good but an extra day in Petra is definitely a necessary consideration. There is a lot to see in Petra and to fit it all into one day is a struggle to achieve in one day! Overnight in the desert was one of the highlights of the trip. Rather than visit yet another ruin between Petra and the Dead Sea was too tiring and a blur, we all just wanted to get to the holiday inn to relax and make the most of the resort rather than rush to get into the Dead Sea and again rush to get ready for dinner – we didn’t need to be ruled by time at this stage and lost the enjoyment. The guide was knowledgeable but not as informed as he could have been, perhaps a few more facts should have been forthcoming. Crosssing the border from Jordan to Palestine was ok, however the Jordanian guide had no knowledge of what actually happens, presumably your product department have done the journey and are able to brief the jordan office. On arriving on the Palestinian side of the border there was no sign of our new guide, one of our group called the Jordanian guide for assistance,it transpired the Israeli guide was delayed coming through security – surely sufficient time should have been given knowing there are security checks. Palestine An enlightening journey through Jericho and Bethlehem. It would have been interesting to have included more details about Banksy’s art and hotel decoration on the Palestinian side of the wall and had more time to visit the hotel. Israel Jerusalem was chaotic, visiting the Holy sites was a challenge, whilst it is out of Exodus control a complaint to the Israeli tourist office might make a difference. We will be putting forward a complaint ourselves, it seems the Israelis change the rules on a whim which is unacceptable, the Holy sites belong to the world not to any one country. Haifa was a complete and utter waste of time, please remove from the itinerary and don’t waste time which could have been spent in old Jaffa and Tel Aviv which is much more interesting.
Overnight in the desert to a five star hotel on the Dead Sea. Jerusalem without the chaos.
Jordan guide is still finding his way and needs more knowledge. Israel guide very informative.
Make sure you have any required medications as quite expensive in Jordan and Israel. - Imodium, paracetamol, strepsils etc. Object to the Haifa trip.
An amazing taste of Morrocco and the cities that were once the capital! The stunning views in the atlas mountain’s, the vast difference of the country is amazing you go from flat to winding roads through the mountains then back to flat through tiny remote towns full of interest and colour. they were all brought to life by our wonderful guide Abdullah who shared the history and culture with us and also looked after us all, our brilliant driver saied kept us all safe on the entire journey and joined us for tea with local families. if in doubt just book in its a good introduction to Morrocco
meeting local people and them making complete strangers welcome in their humble homes their warmth was heart-warming and their food was incredible
abdullah was amazing he looked after us all especially when a few of us were sick, his passion and stories are memorable his English perfect and his skills at pouring tea are second to none
book it you wont regret it
We had the most wonderful fun packed holiday with a great crowd of people who all quickly became a team. Paolo our guide was very kind & thoughtful & you felt very safe under his leadership scrambling over rocky places on the walks. The hotel quite basic & initially we were very cold at night with no heating (November) but after a couple of days of begging this was rectified. The hotel staff were warm & friendly & again as with our party you sensed teamwork within this family run business. I would say that although the holiday is graded leisurely/moderate it is obviously an activity holiday & you are on the go most of the time. Arriving back at the hotel around 1700, briefing, dinner & then off 0815-0830 the following morning. On my return home I immediately searched for my next holiday with Exodus!!
The stunning thought provoking views from the top of the mountains. I wanted to phone my family to share the moment
Excellent. Extremely diligent & interesting with his knowledge
Do some preparation for climbing & descending mountains. I live in a flat area so am not used to using muscles for descending many steps which you need.
We had a wonderful week of complete contrasts – the busy-ness of Marrakech and the quiet of the Atlas mountains. The itinerary worked smoothly and was well balanced; there was nothing that I would change.
Some of the walking took us to super viewpoints with far reaching extraordinary views of the mountains. The group we were in were all positive and cheerful, and it was great to make new friends.
Ismail was quietly efficient, hardworking and eager to get everything right for us all. He was always positive and nothing seemed too much trouble. It was also great that he had the local knowledge whether it be of farming, plants, recent developments in schools, or the history of the area. You felt safe in his leadership as he was obviously very at -home in the mountains and ridiculously fit but he always kept the pace steady and safe for the rest of us. We were all genuinely very grateful to have him as our leader and sad to say goodbye.
The walks do take you up to an altitude that might make you feel more weary than normal. You definitely need good walking boots as there is a good amount of climbing rocky paths and dealing with loose stones. I found walking poles gave reassurance that I wasn't going to disappear over the edge of some of the steep slopes! Although it was November, it was bright sunshine and most of the walks are in the open and therefore no shade so a peaked cap was really important.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Egypt
Too many to say. Pyramids, Nile cruise, Tukenkhamun, impressive ancient Egyptian artefacts and temples.
Rania was the best leader we could have had. Very knowledgeable, professional, organised, enthusiastic, fun,etc. Rania ensured we packed in as much as was possible. Her knowledge was impressive. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She worked tirelessly to make sure we got to places on time and before the crowds. Her energy levels were amazing. She made us feel one big family.
It is a more tiring schedule than you think but we’ll worth the travelling and early starts. Maybe do a bit of homework before you come out.
This was a really well -planned full itinerary with little down time and early starts every morning!
The traffic in Mexico City meant that journeys between locations always took a long time but Berto, our driver was very calm. On the first day you are still recovering from the long day of travel but the visit to the Frida Kahlo House was very worthwhile and the canal boat “dodgems” at Xochimilco was great fun!
It was nice to get out of the City to the site at Teotichuacan the next day – the large pyramids are stunningly impressive but you can no longer climb them.
The best time was in Oaxaca as we spent 4 nights at the same central hotel and we had plenty of opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere and see plenty of costumes and parades. The food is very good here and, of course, we learned how to make some salsas and mole.
We were lucky enough to spend time at the cemetery with a family where the son was playing the guitar and singing ballads to the dead relatives – very moving and atmospheric.
Monte Alban was my favourite archaeological site, partly because of the stunning views but Palenque was lovely because of its jungle location with the howler monkeys screeching in the background and the fact it was possible to climb the Pyramid of the Cross to have a view across the site.
Unfortunately, we only had less than an hour at Uxmal as we arrived late in the afternoon and our visit to Chichen Itza was quite short as we had to leave for the airport.
We did so many extras and Arturo always ensured we had good places to eat and drink!
Difficult to single something out as the trip itinerary was so diverse and enjoyable but my least favourite location was San Cristobal, although I did buy some fabulous hand-painted wooden masks there! We did a sneaky swim in a small cenote too - the water was crystal clear and a pleasant temperature - so refreshing!
Arturo was absolutely smashing! He always had a smile on his face, was super organised and packed so much into the day. He had a great sense of humour and really gelled with the group. He was really charming and kind too. We always had so many questions about the history and culture which he was able to answer very knowledgeably.
The trip notes are somewhat misleading on some points: Currency - really get mostly in Pesos to cover what you will be spending on food and drinks. I only used USD for the tips and the additional boat trip in the canyon. Eating out is relatively expensive and a 15% tip is usually applied. You can use credit cards in the more touristy areas but usually cash is preferred. Packing - I was led to believe a warm jacket and jumper would be required so I ended up taking some non-essential items. It is generally very warm and humid and balmy in the evenings so no jumpers or jackets required. I only wore a fleece when we had to leave San Cristobal at 4am. A denim jacket was fine. But DO take a raincoat - we got absolutely drenched in flash floods in Puebla. Girls - ignore the comments about shorts not being acceptable. They are commonplace both with tourists and locals - and essential when climbing up pyramids! Skirts very impractical.
A 10 day trip to old capital cities of Morocco and scenic drives though the atlas mountains. One thing that is obvious from this trip is that Morocco is a big country. Much time will be spent on the bus, but it is comfortable and the scenery is fantastic and with suitable stops it is a good way to see the country. Marrakesh is a feast for the senses, Fez a warren of ancient alleyways, Ait ben haddou is like stepping back in time. Roman Volubilis was impressive and enjoyably short of other tourists. The riads in Fez and Meknes were particularly stunning and everyone we met was friendly and welcoming.
Hearing multiple call to prayers from the riad’s rooftop terrace in Meknes at Sunset. Beautiful. Plus the camaraderie and jollity of the group playing games on the bus. The architecture and amazing tilework of the palaces, madrassas and tombs were breathtaking.
Our guide Abdullah was gracious, knowledgable and nothing was too much trouble. He did a great job of looking after us!
If you don’t like hours on a bus then this may not be the tour for you. The scenery and places you visit more than make up for the long drives.. You will eat a lot of tagines! They make them for vegetarians too though. We felt there was not enough time in Marrakesh. It may be worth considering coming a day early or staying a day later as there is lots to see. Don’t worry about getting lost in the souks, the locals will guide you out. There was a lot less in your face hassling than I had expected. People are very respectful. I enjoyed the trip very much!
So well organised. Abdul lag was the best guide we have had on many adventures with lots if companies over the years. He was so informative empathic and quietly ensuring that the tour went without any blips. A truly master of his profession. Said the driver was so effortless in his control of the coach that we felt that we were on a magic carpet. The accommodation was just right for he ethos of the tour. The long drives were not arduous as the scenery was wonderful. Thank you for putting it together so well.
Visiting Berber families.
The best.
Don’t be daunted by the long drives Great vistas and take an audible book. Lots of long ones available free on line from your county library!
This was our first Exodus holiday and overall we had a great time. The cycling was varied, with great scenery and opportunities to get off the beaten track and see the real India. Safi, the tour leader, was good company and very informative and knowledgeable. He also helped us to cope with the intricacies of cycling on the roads in India, supported by our able driver, Franklin. We were hoping for a wonderful experience and overall we had a great time, marred by just 2 aspects: Firstly, the incident which resulted in our group being detained against our will for 5 hours by the wildlife park rangers/ police in Bandipur National Park, Tamil Nadu. This was for a minor infringement (walking just 5 metres off the highway into the forest), whilst being led on a walk to a local farmhouse. Whilst we accept that it is sometimes difficult to combat the apparent corrupt tendencies of certain local officials, who tried to extort money from us for such a minor infringement, the local guide (not Safi, I hasten to add) should really have known better. As a result, the most challenging cycling day, the ride up to Ooty, was rather spoiled: we were not allowed to cycle the bottom half of the ride and only 2 of us eventually climbed the top half, in the midday sun and with no warm up possible. We also missed out on what would have surely been a very interesting home visit. Such things happen! (Oh, and Exodus never actually called us back, after we phoned to explain our predicament; it was left to the local team of Safi and the hotel owner to secure our release from effective custody, with the support of local dignitaries, who travelled up the hillside to help us). The second thing was that the quality of the hotels was rather disappointing: some were shabby and very basic, to say the least, and half of the swimming pools were not fit for purpose eg the infinity pool at Cherai beach, that we were all really looking forward to (especially compared with the much better quality we found in Rajasthan on the second half of our holiday), We were so looking forward to this being the first of many potential cycling holidays with Exodus, but are left wondering if we should perhaps look elsewhere in future, given the quality of the accommodation provided.
The very first day cycling: the sounds. smells and sights were just amazing, and unleashed a completely different world of experiences: from the carts pulled by oxen to the religious zealots bathing in the river, to the waving children as we passed by. A truly amazing circular ride that unleashed all the senses! The Keralan backwater experience was pretty amazing too!
As above, Safi was very friendly, helpful and the source of much information about India. He was always happy to answer our many questions and share his experience.
Yes, take necessary medical supplies, like dioralyte, energy tablets and immodium, but don't take too many clothes. We were only slightly cold on one occasion, the early morning ride out of Ooty. Also, you need to be reasonably fit to average 30 miles per day, even when it was flat, because the heat can sap your energy.
My recent trip to Everest Base Camp was an amazing experience which completely exceeded my expectations. The scenery was breath-taking, the sights & sounds of Nepal were stunning and the company of the group & guidance of out leader all made for an unforgetable trek. Although I knew what to expect from research & reading – seeing 6000, 7000 & finally 8,000m snow capped mountains with my own eyes was something I will always remember.
Reaching the summit of Kala Pathar (5,644m) is the highest I have ever been. The sense of achievement at completing the climb and the views it provided across to Everest were a highlight for me.
Our leader was Valerie Parkinson, who was simply the best! Val provided huge insight into the history & traditions of the Himalayas as well as sharing her own experiences climbing high altitude peaks such as Manaslu & Everest itself. She was an incredibly calm & reassuring influence on the group and ensured we kept to a sensible pace - despite us wanting to take thousands of photos - without rushing us along. Our evening discussions over dinnner with Val, really enhanced the whole experience.
On our trek (November) - when the sun came out, temperatures reached 25C - so layers including T-shirts & possibly shorts will ensure you do not overheat - particularly when trekking up hill. Similarly, temperatures in the evening are very cold so you need to have plenty of warm clothing. The Lodges do not have any heating other than in the dining area - so be prepared for cold bedrooms. A water bottle of boiling water in the evening can be used as a hot water bottle in bed and then as drinking water the day after. I used AquaTabs to purify drinking water. They worked perfectly, with zero after taste. Some members of the group had issues with cold batteries in electronic purifiers e.g. Steripens. Lobuche & Gorak Shep are very cold - with no running water due to frozen pipes. Be prepared!