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4.7 out of 5

Chrys Tremththanmor

Reviewed October 2022

Enthralling Adventure

Fantastic trip. We travelled (admittedly some long drives) through the flat landscapes, dodging large herds of goats and sheep as well as horses and camels. Four visits to various nomad families gave us insights into their ways of life, and we sampled fermented cows’, mares’, and camels’ milk. We watched one family milk the mares, and rode camels near the sand dunes. Visits to Buddhist temples and museums gave us additional insights. The bronze age petroglyphs were a highlight, particularly those of tigers. The best bit was at the end of the trip, when we attended the Golden Eagle Festival. Watching men and women interact with their eagles was amazing, as were the other events, such as the tug-of-war with a goat skin.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the eagle hunter's family. The eleven year old boy was so obviously proud to have an eagle of his own.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. He handled some tricky situations with great wisdom and humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Eagle Festival was very cold, -2C on the first day. Make sure to wear lots of layers, and bear in mind that there are no permanent buildings so it's not easy to get warm anywhere. However attendance by tourists was a quarter of pre-pandemic, so it was very easy to get a good spot to take photos.

David Paraschuk

Reviewed October 2022

Egypt - a 7000 year journey to the past

My first trip to Africa was a revelation! The history and archeological monuments of Egypt greatly exceeded my expectations. The culture is very different from North America and took a bit to get use to. Fortunately our Guide, Andrew N. , did a superb job of bridging the gap between our reality and theirs. Andrew was so much more than a guide , he is academic Egyptologist. We learned so much. Thank you Andrew. We visited over twenty major attractions in the 14 days, each one special and unique. We felt safe every step of the way and I have no problem recommending this trip to those who revel in ancient Egyptian and are not afraid to experience African culture .

Most Inspirational Moment

The major archeological sites. Giza pyramids, Luxor and the valley of the kings, Aswan with the monuments of Abul Simbel.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrew N. was excellent in every way. He has been doing these tours for 20 years and knows all the tricks, short cuts and the best things to watch for at each site. 11 out of 10 stars.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be careful about eating uncooked foods except at the best restaurants. We caught a stomach bug that threw us off for a few days. The guides have antibiotics in case. Take some plastic baggies and a soft sided lunch bag, as you are allowed to make a simple lunch at the provided breakfast. Often the tour does NOT stop for lunch.

Silpa Shah

Reviewed October 2022

Full on!

The trip was certainly full on, and you might want to arrive a day early to settle in. We had two early starts at 3.30am and the rest were around 8am. Accommodation was good and the cabin on the cruise ship was really nice. Breakfast was best and the rest of the meals were good and generous with lots of choice for vegetarians. The itinerary was as the trip notes. We were a group of 15 and gelled well which made the trip even nicer.

Most Inspirational Moment

Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Aswan. All the visits were great both optional and included but I was truly blown away by Abu Simbel. We took the coach to Abu Simbel, it wasn't cheap but definitely worth it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tefa was great and extremely patient. He was always concerned about our wellbeing. If there was an issue with accommodation or food, he made sure it was sorted. He also spoke very good English so his explanation about the various excursions were very interesting. Top bloke.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just be prepared for the early starts and long hot days. You'll need sunscreen, hat and water. Fortunately, water was provided free throughout the trip. We didn't have much time to shop so if you find something you like at any of the site bazaars then go for it and haggle hard. Avoid buying anything at the Cairo souk/market as you'll come across nicer things during your trip. Accepted currencies: Egyptian pound, Sterling, Dollar and the Euro. The Egyptians live on tips so be prepared to be asked for tips for the smallest of things like taking a photo, going to the public loo etc. It's a good idea to take your own loo roll when on excursions as it's not always available and more often than not, the loos are pretty dirty.

Kirsty Mon-Williams

Reviewed October 2022

Wonderful Experience

This trip was really amazing, we also had an absolutely wonderful Guide. There is such a great range of places, I had been worried about the amount of travel but all the journeys are an adventure themselves! The only thing is I think the activity level should be far lower, there was almost no exercise and anything there was was so leisurely. Really would reccomend

Most Inspirational Moment

There was so many great moments but really meeting locals was just fabulous. Hearing the guide being so honest with us, and answering our questions about the life and culture was just amazing

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tu the group leader was amazing, he went far above and beyond what was necessary. His knowledge was so impressed and he was so friendly and easy to have a laugh with

Advice for Potential Travellers

No, I think all the trip notes and the guide really make it so easy

Karin Yip

Reviewed October 2022

Great Trip In Spite of Weather!

We apparently had the worst weather, ever, for this cycle trip along the Atlantic coast of Portugal. After a year without rain in the region, we found ourselves fighting rain and high winds for a good portion of the tour. However, our group had a great time due, in large part, to our amazing team of Ruben, Armando and Tiago. In spite of the weather, they helped us to enjoy the amazing scenery, food and people of Portugal! They were extremely well organized and flexible when the weather was bad – even arranging to have downpours while we were inside having coffee/lunch 🙂 The kitty system for lunches was brilliant and the food was varied and delicious. Cycling was more difficult than expected due to conditions but still pleasant, for the most part on separated cycle paths and quiet country roads. With the exception of the Literary Man in Obidos, accommodations and dinner recommendations were excellent. Will definitely return for another bike trip to experience Portugal in the sun!

Most Inspirational Moment

First sight of the Portuguese coast with its spectacular beaches and waves!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ruben is an excellent group leader, head of a fantastic team that took great care of us. One of the best we have had with Exodus!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Spend time in the saddle before the trip. Though the cycling is not that difficult, long periods of riding can make for sore behinds.

Linda Nagle

Reviewed October 2022

Morocco's Great South October 2022

Amazing trip. We covered so many varied areas and types of terrain, from rocky desert to lush valleys. The six days of cycling were packed with fantastic views, challenging cycling, great company and accommodation that ranged from a Berber guesthouse to former palaces. Our guides and support staff were wonderful. We learned a lot about Moroccan culture, history and geography. The snacks and lunches were great with a focus on the local produce (nuts, fruit – dried and fresh – breads – vegetables). Who knew Morocco produced so much food. Be ready to experience the culture and the country in this trip and be well looked after by the supporting staff..

Most Inspirational Moment

The descents were thrilling and sunset from our hotel in Imouzzer, in the lush Paradise Vally was beautiful. The market in Essouaria and the dinner that night with Berber musicians. Too many great moments to cover.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdu was wonderful. Could not have asked for a better leader. Charming, so well educated, informative, always available and extremely fit. Nothing seemed like an effort for him. Hassan his assistant was always supportive, sweeping up those of us at the rear of the group. Great sense of humour. Mustapha - wonderful driver - especially on the narrow, winding roads. We had some amusing Google translate conversations with him. Khalid along with Mustapha prepared wonderful snacks and lunches for us. We were lucky to have such a great support crew.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As a triathlete who has done her fair shore of Gran Fondos, I thought I would have no problem with the cycling. However six consecutive days on hybrid bikes over terrain that had demanding climbs - very few flats and if it was flat -there was a headwind!!! LOL. Be prepared.

Sally Beyer

Reviewed October 2022

Wildlife aplenty

A fantastic taste of Costa Rica

Most Inspirational Moment

There were too many moments of awe to pin point just one but watching a turtle lay her eggs by moonlight and return to the sea was a highlight. Sloths, a tapir in the garden, a dolphin leaping, all 4 types of monkeys and a quetzal were just a tiny part of the wildlife we saw. Add to that, making chocolate, walking in the cloud forest and visiting an organic coffee farm…

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had a fabulous group leader, Jorge. He wanted to provide the very best experience for us and with his wealth of knowledge we saw just about everything on our lists. He kept us well informed when we had to make a change to the itinerary due to heavy rains but even that turned into an adventure where we saw more of the beautiful interior of the country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you go in the rainy season you will get wet! A poncho is the best think to bring as it covers your kit. Be prepared for early starts where you will be rewarded with amazing animal encounters.

Dana Edwards

Reviewed October 2022

Fabulous!

Costa Rica is beautiful and Jorge Diaz, our guide was wonderful. He had a bigger than normal job, due to road closures from rain/landslides, but he did it all.with clear communication and patience. He is passionate about his country and his work. He clearly enjoys teaching visitors about Costa Rica. We saw so many beautiful parks and stayed in lovely accommodations. The only problem was with one hotel in Cahuita that didn’t have running water. The rain only interfered with a few activities but we did other things that made up for it. The wildlife viewing was spectacular—sloths, tapirs, turtles, crocs, boas and so many different birds. The chocolate making tour and coffee farm tour were fun and interesting. Both were delicious and I am now a coffee drinker! At least of Cafe Cristina’s light roast! If you are thinking about this trip, go—you won’t be disappointed. Pura Vida!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary. Their “residents” are all injured in some capacity that doesn’t allow them to return to the wild. We learned so much about these interesting animals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jorge was terrific. It was really fun to get to know him over the 2 weeks and I would highly recommend him. Our driver, Victor, was also top notch.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy yourselves! The food is delicious but don’t expect hot and spicy like Mexican. Rice, beans, vegetables and seafood are typical. US dollars are accepted nearly everywhere. Larger places take credit cards but internet can be spotty can be difficult to authorize at times. Take care walking around larger cities like San Jose. The gutters along the sidewalks are DEEP!

albert Esses

Reviewed October 2022

Pleasant hike

The trek was very nice. But due partly to exceptional circumstances the driving times were far too long.. And exceptional seems to be recurrent in this part of India. My suggestion for this trip would be to skip Sikkim and find alternatives closer to Darjeeling or the Singalila rirdge and elaborate another trip for Sikkim with hiking further there.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hiking. Views on Everest and Kanchenjunga, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good

Sarah Moyle

Reviewed October 2022

Great Guide and a thoroughly enjoyable trip

Ab our guide stood in at very short notice (having returned from his other trip the night before without going home), our intended guide had covid. He was professional, knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour which gelled with the group. It was a great group too! Ab provided lots of insight into the culture/religion/politics/history of this really interesting country.

Most Inspirational Moment

The High Alter of Sacrifice walk around Petra (day2) really showed the perspective of this enormous site (most of which has not been excavated).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant (see summary above).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Avoid the front facing bedrooms in Amman - they are very noisy!

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