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4.7 out of 5

Michelle Hillman

Reviewed February 2023

Amazing experience!

I lost count of how many times my breath was taken away by this beautiful country. Yes, of course Petra is the crown jewel, the elegant beauty Queen that brings you to tears with her subtle grace. She tends to overshadow the rest of the country that is bursting with history and antiquities. Mikhled took advantage of every opportunity to educate us about his country and culture. His dry wit and generous nature made the entire experience. He went above and beyond to share his world with us. I feel safe in saying we all fell in love with the country. Jordan is the total package. Go. Pick a time and go. You will not regret it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the canyon, catching my first glimpse of the Treasury in Petra brought tears to my eyes. I grew up reading about it in National Geographic, watching documentaries, and finally I was there. In person. It is overwhelming to say the ver least.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mikhled was the perfect balance of presence & availability. He advised approximate costs of items, how to negotiate, sometimes did it for us. He included everyone in the group decisions, and he often provided snacks & treats when necessity stops were made. Mikhled shared his knowledge & love of his country and culture with us. Any minor issues were promptly addressed and resolved as best as possible. He has such a great sense of humor and truly the patience of a saint. Absolutely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go! It is a vastly gorgeous country. Every day was a new surprise. The experience blew away any expectations I had. We are here for less than a blink of an eye. See as much of this world as you can, WHILE you can.

Julian Penfold

Reviewed February 2023

Absolutely amazing

This really was the adventure to beat all adventures, so many amazing sights and experiences. The accommodation was very comfortable, the food fantastic and the activities were stunning. The river and forest scenery as well as the sunrises and sunsets were incredible.

Most Inspirational Moment

Where do I start? The beauty of the area, the quiet, the clean air, the activities, but I think that the awe of experiencing the Northern Lights would take some beating. We truly were in the wilderness with no light pollution to obscure the views, and we could stand outside the cabins and have a 360 degree vista of the sky in unobscured darkness with the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, backlit by a clear array of moon and stars. Then during the day immersing ourselves in the depths of the snow laden forest, crossing frozen rivers, tracking through Narnia like environs, and coming back to base in the evening to warm cabins, a sauna, good company and faultless food.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lars had the gift of keeping us entertained, but at the same time sharing with us his great love of this part of the World. During the day he guided us with great friendliness, humour and expertise through the activities, and in the evenings before dinner presented a talk with slides on some of the wildlife of the area. We were kept informed about what was happening all the time, and he provided us with all the equipment that we would need to make the most of our experience for the week. Lars regularly shared with us something of the history, the culture and the life of this region, and this was done in a very informed chatty way, sometimes over the open fire, sometimes while we were walking along a track. I certainly finished the week feeling that not only had I gained a wealth of food memories, I also learnt a lot, and perhaps without realising it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes provide all the information that you will need. I took an extra set of base layers because they don't take up much room and provided me with extra flexibility when wrapping up in the evenings. A head torch with a strong beam would be useful as we were with the Huskies as night fell and a directional beam would have been of more benefit that just a glow.

Natalie Scollick

Reviewed February 2023

Brilliant trip but.........

An amazing trip with so many memorable moments, seeing all the big cats, black and a white rhino, herds off elephants and the boat trip along the Nile.
Crossing the Ugandan border was an experience in itself with so many checks and the officers wanting “gifts” from us.
The campsites are not what you might expect and quite often the showers were cold water and only one to share between you. Unfortunately most of the group and staff became ill in the second week of the trip, this really dampened the spirts of everyone and it was hard with everyone feeling bad.
The food was not too my liking so I stuck to peanut butter sandwiches but Wilson did try his hardest to keep me fed but I will say that everyone else seemed to enjoy his cooking.
We were a mixed group of ages but it was great how we all got on so well together as this could make or break a trip. The 4 guys that took care of us were amazing and so helpful and friendly.
Really loved this trip but be prepared to rough it and definitely get a porter for the Gorilla trek as believe me you will need one.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are so many on this trip but I suppose seeing the mountain gorillas was something I will never forget. To get so close to them and they not be worried that you are standing around them. They had young also that were very playful which was great to witness. Second would be the balloon ride over the Masai Mari, although it was very foggy it was still amazing but expensive. The champagne breakfast was the best, amazing what they prepared for us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jacob and his team were amazing. Jacob's knowledge about all the wildlife and history and culture was second to none. Whenever we had issues he was always there to listen and take onboard what we had to say. On many a time he sorted out the accommodations for us and most of us had illness while this trip and he helped us through it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not underestimate this trip, it's early starts and long days. The truck can be uncomfortable at times mainly due to the roads not being up to the standard we are used too. I would also say do the trip in reverse and see the Gorillas first as by the end of the trip we were all exhausted and a few of us were unwell. The lockers are small so no big bags and I would take lots of little packing bags as it can get a bit chaotic when everyone is trying to get to their stuff. Also take wet wipes just in case......

Roy Easto

Reviewed February 2023

A great holiday with great instruction.

Ideal for learners as there is excellent tuition, beautiful area, interesting history and geology. If you’re not happy sharing with a number of people you might want the room upgrade.

Most Inspirational Moment

Up in the high country at the top of the Slack. You can see virtually nothing man made and the snow and trees are beautiful. All wrapped up with a run back down the Slack.

Thoughts on Group Leader

For non expert skiers the group leaders are essential for improving your skills. Having two leaders means the group can be split by ability to ensure everyone gets the right level of instruction or the freedom to just get out there. Really nice extras put on in the evening.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You don't need to take any Norwegian Krona. Pay for everything by card at the end of your stay and take some Euros for the leader tip. If this is your first X Country ski trip then ask Exodus sales reps about what level you should go for. If you are not sure if this trip is for you try the Finnish Wilderness Week instead which is a great tester for X Country skiing and the most incredible holiday. Drink isn't as expensive as you might think.

Lorraine Rowan

Reviewed February 2023

Fantastic Experience!

If you’re considering this trip, just book it, you will NOT be disappointed!! The trip was fantastic from start to end, I did not want to come home. The activities laid on by Exodus were fantastic, everyone was so nice and there was always a relaxed / welcoming atmosphere. I personally loved the husky and reindeer days. They exceeded my expectations and had the added bonus of learning a little about these beautiful animals. During our week the weather was in our favour and our group were very lucky to experience the Aurora on four nights. It was an amazing experience and something I will never forget. Our guide Lars was fantastic, very welcoming and knowledgeable. The scenery was stunning, hard to describe, go and experience it for yourself 🙂

Rory Verrill

Reviewed February 2023

What a trip!

My first Exodus trip and not my last! Was well organised from the very start, the weather was amazing and so was the leader. My accommodation was great and added to the experience. The chalet hosts were friendly and welcoming and cooked high quality meals that wouldn’t look out of place in a fancy London restaurant. I would highly recommend this trip!

Joe Figueiredo

Reviewed February 2023

An unforgettable experience

A truly wonderful experience of Costa Rica, led by the fantastic Roberto! This trip covers so much of the country, from the Pacific Coast to the Caribbean Coast and everything in between. The cycling distances are manageable, even for an amateur such as myself, and the hotels are all of a good standard. Whilst the tour is focused on cycling, the activities around the rides mean that you get to see things you would not necessarily notice on the bikes, such as the array of incredible wildlife you would normally only see on nature documentaries. I would do the trip all over again if I could!

Most Inspirational Moment

Swimming in the Caribbean Sea - our tour leader factored this into one of the afternoons and the whole group loved it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto is an asset to Exodus! Nothing was too much for him and he went above and beyond to ensure that each person had a memorable trip. I hope to keep in touch with him and visit him on another trip to Costa Rica in the near future.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack washing detergent as not all of the hotels have laundry facilities, everywhere accepts credit and debit cards so there is no need to carry cash, pack padded cycling shorts as you'll need them and take tea bags with you as they're not always available in the hotels.

Sally Ward

Reviewed February 2023

Northern Highlights

You certainly pack a lot into this 5 day trip which delivered despite the ever changing winter weather. Our guide Oskar as flexible with the itinerary which meant that we were able to get the most out of each day. The highlight was the glacier walk and we even got a glimpse of the northern lights one night.

Nicole Nield

Reviewed February 2023

Another Great Cross Country Skiing Holiday in the Dolomites

As a repeat visitor to this area of the Dolomites I knew exactly what to expect in terms of the village and hotel. The hotel bathrooms are gradually being refurbished, but not mine. But the food is good and the Wellness Centre in the basement is excellent. The owner and her staff are very welcoming and helpful. Much depends on the skiing conditions of any particular visit. This year there had been last minute excellent snow which was tragically washed away by rain shortly before we arrived. However, on the whole, the local community had done excellent work in maintaining the loipen to a high standard. No one could have predicted the -13 degree temperatures but our guide worked hard to ensure we were adequately wrapped up and kept us moving so that we did not get too cold before we could find a sun filled valley to warm us up. The participants were broadly of a similar standard and so the skiing day worked well with options to catch an early bus if anyone preferred this. Alex’s knowledge of the loipen meant that we had a really good ski on each of the guided days of the holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

I could say the spaghetti ice cream, but it would have to be having so many miles of cross country ski tracks to ourselves with just each other and the trees for company.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I went in Alex's group. He was very well prepared, knowledgeable and a skilled skier. He planned each day with alternatives in case his original plan was not compatible with prevailing conditions. He was patient and pleasant at all times.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Two things: 1. Check that the difficulty level of the holiday is the correct one for your ability. One person struggled because they were expecting a level 1-2 holiday and this was very much level 3-4 2. Do make sure that you do lots of appropriate exercises for a couple of months before departure so that you are able to participate with ease.

Julia Tresidder

Reviewed February 2023

Tremendous February trip 2023

First time with Exodus – they get it right – take all the hard work out of researching the how where when and then just sit back and take you on an adventure filled 8 nights. Perfect trip and overview of Jordan, taking in all essentials in a small group with small coach facilities but plenty of room. Mikheld was an excellent guide and everywhere we stayed he knew everyone and made sure we had all that we needed if anything was not quite right for some of the group. Petra was outstanding and the hotel was SO close it made up for its limited housekeeping side. All in all I would recommend this journey and Exodus in general.

Most Inspirational Moment

`entering the area by the Treasury having walked along the Siq. the place just kept giving and two days there are essential in order to take it all in and walk the walk everywhere. excellent

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mikheld is a very gentle soul who in true jordanian style wants all of the group to have a great experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

None. Go with an open mind and a mixture of travel wear just as you would for any other trip - the Wadi Rum experience was fantastic but take an extra little bag with your swim stuff for the next day and leave it on the coach overnight..then your packing is much easier.

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