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4.7 out of 5

alan kerr

Reviewed February 2023

Amazing Trip.Don't hesitate

This was probably one of the best trips l have ever done.Eight of us became the Fila Family and we were all Seniors!! As the trip went on we became experts in spotting a Happy Hour 2 for 1 in any town we stayed in.The proposal to remove the water bowser for a beer barrel however fell on deaf ears…………not that seniors can drink……………. This was very much an up and at it tour so no lie ins. Food was really good and great value.Fila was always available to give us advice.Insects for dinner? No problem for these Seniors!!! After dinner we went dancing with the locals.Sorry the men watched on and the girls danced.What a moment.So many great times. Fila kept us in order and always had the hand sanitizer on tap………………..(in house joke) He was a mind of information and was very proud to show us his home town of Siem Reap and of course Angkor Wat. Seniors get up and go!We were all 60-70 and we completed the tour of Cambodia on the bikes……….(There’s a joke there) Go now.This country will change dramatically in the next couple of years. The Cambodians are a lovely people considering the pain and suffering they have had to endure.(Killing fields) So what is stopping you???

Most Inspirational Moment

1.5 course fish lunch in Kep Fish Market for peanuts,but superb.Straight from the sea. 2.The two night stay on the lsland. 3.The salt fields. 4.Guests and eating with a Cambodian family.(A must) 5.All the markets.Arriving on bikes and trying to speak ANY Cambodian was appreciated and great fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fila is probably one of the best tour guides l have had the pleasure to be with.His English was superb,and his knowledge of his country outstanding.Throw the guide books away!! He went out of his way to help us. We became his family and he always made sure we sanitzed our hands............ Found out a lot about him and his family. When we did have an issue on ironically the last day he was very professional in dealing with the bike accident in a calm and safe manner. You need to look after him............

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cambodia has sold it's soul to China who are pouring money into the country to develop the infrastructure and tourism. IF you want to see a mess look at Shihanouk. THe beauty of this country will be gone in the next couple of years and replaced with highrise hotels aka Benidorm So the moral of the story is GO.You will not regret it.

Jackie Moses

Reviewed February 2023

Brilliant.......

Had a fantastic time in Sri Lanka, Ruwan our tour leader and his team were beyond excellent, couldn’t do enough for you and always with a smile. We were warmly welcomed everywhere we went; the food was lovely and the cycling fabulous. Although we had a couple of tough days everyone was able to go at their own pace and do as much as they felt they wanted to do. The trip was fully supported so when the cycling got too much you could always stop and get on the bus for a rest. The trip offers great variety from important cultural sights, wildlife, fabulous scenery, beaches and so much more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Personally completing the 100km cycle day..... further than I have cycled before.... and seeing blue whales :)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ruwan was fantastic, always smiling, very knowledgeable of his country's history, culture, and fauna. Exceptionally generous with his time and nothing was too much effort. He and his team worked exceptionally hard behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran smoothy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're thinking about it and unsure.... don't be, just do it.

Stephanie Edwards

Reviewed February 2023

A Nature Lover's Paradise!

This is a trip that packs in a lot! Moving from the Caribbean coastal rainforest, across the centre of the country via the mountainous cloud forest and then down to the Pacific coastline, there is ample opportunity to see some of the fantastic bird and mammal wildlife that is all around you. Every day there is something new to see.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots of great moments. The sunrise boat trip along the waterways of the Tortuguero National Park was astonishing. Hunting the elusive quetzal at sunrise (only partially successful) but then having a great encounter with one later in the day, not to mention an amazing snorkeling trip on the Pacific Coast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro Rodriguez was a great leader. He was very well organised, communicated arrangements clearly and dealt with minor issues as they arose. His wildlife knowledge was outstanding as was his ability to constantly spot birds, lemurs etc at the top of trees. I don't think there was ever a question he couldn't answer!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some very early starts most mornings. It's a bit of a shock at first, but you quickly get used to it and end up going to bed quite early! The rain forest can be very wet as well as warm and humid, and I was very glad I had taken a fairly substantial poncho which could be worn over a backpack. Walking sandals and trainers/boots are needed. In addition, the early morning quetzal hunting is very cold, needing warm clothing including a hat and gloves. Also take light, cover up clothing for evenings in the rain forest, when the insects come out biting!

Hayley Mooney

Reviewed February 2023

Not great

This trip needs to be looked at and to be honest an exodus person needs to be sent out on it. The itinerary needs to be changed for the colder months, and some parts of it should probably be cut out all together. Also the freelance guides that Exodus are using need to be looked at. The guide for this trip did the bare minimum, nothing that he said was engaging or captivating and certain parts of the itinerary (e.g the argon oil farm) were an after thought for him and he was counting the minutes until we were back on the coach. All in all it was a pretty forgettable trip and really quite disappointing

Thoughts on Group Leader

Not great. He didn’t seem to care that we were there.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Maybe book a different trip.

Mike Hanrahan

Reviewed February 2023

A Gem of a trip

A fantastic trip, action packed from start to finish. Our Guide Lam and his team worked tirelessly to ensure everything went to plan, which it did. Great cycling days interspersed with a mix of other activities. Vietnam is a beautiful country with warm friendly people and interesting food along the way. I can’t think of a better way to spend two weeks. Memories to treasure for sure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling over the Hai Van Pass.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was the best guide one could wish to have. He was so knowledgable about all aspects of Vietnam. His smile and affable demeanour touched us all. Also a great cyclist who rode every step of the way with us. He was supported by a great team who kept us refreshed along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for an action packed schedule from start to finish.

Ray Salim

Reviewed February 2023

Kerala Cycling

Great variety of riding, lots of different terrain and views. Excellent guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Down hill from Ooty!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Safi was extremely knowledgeable and very experienced. Was always calm and gave a great briefing for next days program and before each section of the rides.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get a local sim card on arrival. Do some hill training for the 19 switchbacks up to Ooty!

Michael Weeks

Reviewed February 2023

Kerala review

A great very well organised trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Safi was pretty much faultless. He gave very clear instructions, was remarkably knowledable on items we passes from mud bricks to plants. He was impressively patient with even the dumbest questions.

Tim R

Reviewed February 2023

Wonderful trip

It was great. 3rd time lucky after 2 cancellations due to Pandemic. And no more visa hassles now evisa up and running again. Excellent trip. Cycling was an easy level 4 especially with Ooty climb truncated. Roads are nuts but actually pretty safe. Didn’t see any accidents. A lot of variety, cities, rural villages, beach, stunning Nilgiri hills, wildlife. Food was excellent. Hotels good. Very well led by Safi and his team. People were lovely. One of the best exodus trips I have done.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ride down from Ooty. Varkala is a surprisingly beautiful and calm beach resort Hotel at Cherai between lake and sea Houseboat - birdwatching Dolphins

Thoughts on Group Leader

Terrific. Safi has done this trip over 100 times. Makes it flow beautifully

Advice for Potential Travellers

Watch your waistline You might want to take a jar of good instant coffee Stay a few days at Varkala end of trip

Robert Shoemaker

Reviewed February 2023

Great trip!

This was a really well organised trip, full of great cycling, good food, interesting sights, and plenty of adventure. The trip packs a lot into 14 days–cycling, visits to tourist sites, bus rides, meals, etc; sometimes it felt rushed, meaning that we did not have sufficient time to explore the places we visited, particularly Da Lat. Time could be saved by cutting out some of the sometimes interminable cycling through traffic-clogged commercial streets–particularly the first stretch north of Mui Ne.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling up the mountain pass from Hue.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Son was excellent. He was competent, friendly, cheerful, and effective at managing the group. Everything was well organised, and he gave us relevant information throughout. The only room for improvement is that he could have told us more: he could have introduced us to some basic Vietnamese vocabulary (hello, goodbye, please, thank you, key words for food and drink), and he could have given us more information about the architecture and history of places like Da Lat. and Hoi An. The information given was basic, and when one pressed for more details, little was forthcoming.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is packed with activities (and not just cycling), and with the exception of the off days in Hoi An and Whale Island, you are always on the move. That's fine if you want to make the most out of a two-week trip to Vietnam, but it can be a little tiring. Also, while many meals (dinners) are not included, in fact group meals are planned for most of them (though they are optional), and you have to pay for them. This is fine: the food was good, the prices were reasonable, and it was very convenient. Finally, virtually everything is done as a group, so your enjoyment of the experience will depend somewhat on the group dynamics (ours were fine).

Fiona Jacob

Reviewed February 2023

Classic Patagonia treks

Fabulous holiday with a good balance of trekking and rest days. Not too many travel days for a big country either.

Most Inspirational Moment

The W trek in Chile was exceptional - stunning scenery, fun Refugios and outstanding guides.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Xavier was fabulous, very personable. The perfect balance of being totally organised/aware of the group and what everyone’s travel priorities are but also relaxed and really fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Approx a 35litre rucksack is more than enough to carry what you need in Chile. For the rest of the time a smaller day pack is perfect just to carry waterproof layers, water etc.

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