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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers

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4.7 out of 5

Lauren McCabe

Reviewed November 2018

Do it, and do it with Exodus!

Made memories for life on this trip. Summit day was torture but our guides made getting to Gilmans Point (before getting to Uhuru Peak) an incredible moment. The team of guides and porters are exceptional. This is our second trip with Exodus and will use them again for future ones because we trust their ability to take care of us, from booking to the itinerary and guides

Most Inspirational Moment

Coming up to the last ten minutes before reaching Gilmans Point, we’d been hiking for seven hours in the cold and dark uphill so we’re exhausted. The sun was rising so we had a spectacular view and out of nowhere the guides all start singing. It made reaching that point honestly one of the best experiences of my life!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Makeke was fantastic, he took such good care of each and every one of us

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect summit day to be tough, be prepared to dig deep to get to the top, it’s worth it! Take ear plugs for sleeping! Be prepared to donate some clothes to the porters at the end of the trek. The clothes they wear are all donated.

simon worsley

Reviewed November 2018

Fabulous Sri Lanka!

Wonderful journey through the varied landscape of this friendly country- through paddy fields and tea plantations, taking in historic temples and monuments, and pausing at local cafes for delicious local fare. Some epic climbs and descents, on excellent and well maintained bikes, with a fantastic support team and superb tour guide (Suresh).
We felt that the trip gave us a good insight into the culture/scenery/history/flora/fauna of Sri Lanka, the accommodation was generally excellent, and where more basic it was characterful and adequate.
Overall, this trip was an epic, and highly recommend it!

Most Inspirational Moment

The grinding climb up to Nuwara Eliya through a torrential downpour and thunderstorm, with night falling before we reached the summit, then the hair raising descent in the dark, and arriving at the warm haven of the Hill Club. Unforgettable and possibly outrageous, but none of us would have stopped and taken the bus!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh is simply the best tour guide I have ever encountered, period. Commanding yet courteous, informative and inspirational, ensuring that we were all looked after and assisting the group bonding. After the end of the tour, he even helped out one of the group make her boat transfer to the Maldives after an oversight by the agents neglecting to ensure that her ticket had been validated by the resort- above and beyond expectation....

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do ensure good sun protection. Electrolyte tablets for rehydration. We didn't take the usual lycra padded shorts, but used MTB short equivalents with sheep skin saddle savers, and had less problems with butt soreness than most in the group. Make sure that you are hill climbing fit- we had 4 full days of fairly strenuous cycling back to back. Consider taking bike lights- would have been grateful for my "twinklies" on the final ride in the dark to Nuwara Eliya.

Paul Sullivan

Reviewed November 2018

Atlas Panorama

Great way to sample the exotic medina in Marrakech and the rich beauty of the High Atlas mountain.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one single thing - just the combination and contrasts of the two components.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wiry and knowledgable, Hassan was a very effective and at times cheeky (:>) leader, very much at home in the hills among the villages and villagers.

Advice for Potential Travellers

more than a good introduction to what Morocco has to offer, this trip is a great to way to sample something of an imperial city and the splendour of the High Atlas. would recommend going a bit close to the main season than we did, as we encountered a few days of very mixed, changeable conditions.

Mike Wells

Reviewed November 2018

Varied tour of a fascinating region

The region was rewarding and not very touristy. Towns were full of atmosphere. Some enjoyable walks. Hotels were close to centres. Not too much coach travel and enough free time. Warm and friendly guide. But quite a bit of walking so
Might be difficult for those even with some mobility problems and not all accommodation great. Free day a bit problematic as limited public transport and a day in arivabello not all that interesting. But guide helped and we went to two nice towns so not insuperable. Local food and wine was good. Recommended but be prepared to walk

Most Inspirational Moment

The towns all full of atmosphere and the whole week more than any individual visit was inspirational

Thoughts on Group Leader

A lovely lady lively and energetic

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t go if you can’t walk easily or want luxury resorts. You might prepare by learning a little Italian as outside hotels English isn’t much spoken though you could get by

Margherita Pedroni

Reviewed November 2018

Great experience, amazing food and great group!

I am very happy with Exodus travel. First time I was using a big organization and a tour operator with a big group. I must say I was positively surprised!
The trip was very well managed and well structured as an overall. The local guide did an incredible job and he was the best guide I ever had.
The group was great and I was lucky to be with such good people. I have really enjoyed and spend a great time together.

I am also happy with the back management of exodus in London. With all the info they have sent and how they have helped me from remote. Only point: to improve the chat online service as I still had to call to make the payment and give my card details on the phone. Maybe add a paypal system or a more user friendly card payment (that accepts cards from outside UK or similar… anyways my credit card payment didn’t go through online and had to call to the UK… which was a bit expensive from Dubai)

Most Inspirational Moment

Food! The Marble Mountain Halong Bay Hoi An Delta river (the small boat the guide add the last minute) War museum

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best! Great guy and amazing service! Very attentive to details. SUPER organized!! Caring and approachable. Honestly I was super happy with him (and I always had small problems with guides, but never with him!!!) Never had such a punctual and exact coordination with transports, busses timings, boats connections etc. Never waited a second, all very smooth. Maybe to be more concise when speaking about the most relevant things of a monument or a site. But all was interesting and adding great information

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring an extra small bag for short nights out in the homestays (and leave the big luggage at the main hotel). Bring a good repellent with deet.

MICHAEL BEIRNE

Reviewed November 2018

Must see Croatia

This trip is a must do! Croatia is not only beautifully scenic, its people are friendly and most speak english. The ride is challenging but doable. If you’re looking for adventure and beautiful, friendly country, this one’s for you.

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 1 is a bit of a challenge with a 10k uphill climb. Be ready for this but everyone on our trip completed it and we were rewarded with a delicious meal at the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was Alan. He has a real enthusiasm for cycling and is excited to show you his country.

Kate Skowronska

Reviewed November 2018

Unforgettable fireworks

Greatly structured trip, with a lot of varied trips and sights. Genny, our guide, was amazing – superb customer service!

Most Inspirational Moment

Stromboli summit

Thoughts on Group Leader

Genny was superb guide

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack layers and good camera

james heidebrecht

Reviewed November 2018

Good mix of walking and wining!

Really enjoyable trip. Great Food, wine, hotel, company. Exceptional guide, thanks Serena! Would highly recommend!

Most Inspirational Moment

The vistas on our last hike day on the mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

5 stars out of 5

Anne Slatter

Reviewed November 2018

Oh dear

Disappointing service from the company. Itinerary description didnt really match up with events. No biologist with the cheetah tracking as advertised. Possibly inexperienced guide lacking information about anything. Most drives were done in guide silence. My Homeward info was only given to someone else a complete stranger that happened to be on the same flight. It had the wrong departure hotel on it nothing was corrected. When you are that far from home you need your info correct and in your possession

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the elephants unfortunately most animals were only seen at the waterholes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Not much. A nice person but leader no

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont go with exodus but if you do insist you get info about your holiday not a generic trip that isnt yours

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Anne for her feedback, although we regret that she was disappointed with her trip. We are sorry there were no biologists on the visit to the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre. We now understand that either a biologist or conservationist from the centre can be present when we visit the cheetahs and so we have updated our trips notes to reflect this. We are sorry that Anne was disappointed with the tour leader. Whilst he had received previously excellent feedback, we will ensure he is given the required training to help him develop his organisational and communication skills, including shadowing more experienced leaders on upcoming tours. We have spoken to our local team about better ways to provide transfer information to our clients and for our local team to ensure that the information is accurate. John Penge – Product Manager

Judith Argent

Reviewed November 2018

Stunning Sierra de Aitana

This was an outstanding walking trip. Our guide Jose was very enthusiastic about the area and the activities. He was good fun and the holiday was made extremely enjoyable by both him and the other people in the group. The walks were fast paced and of a good length. It was nice not to get back to the hotel too early, although we still had plenty of time for drinks and a swim before dinner. Food is authentic and remained excellent throughout the week. Lunch time sandwiches are something else! The hotel is perfectly positioned in a very quiet area with fabulous views. The walks are all very local but varied. Perfect!

Most Inspirational Moment

So many stunning views and great rock formations. The Spain we rarely see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to go on any other trips he was guiding.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go there!

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