Most Inspirational Moment
The Verdon gorge walk was beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Isabelle was an exceptional leader and able to improvise when a few things went wrong. She was extremely knowledgeable and kind.
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Beautiful trip and Wonderful Guide
Just returned from Highlights of Provence. It was a wonderful trip in some beautiful country. Highlights from the trip were the Verdon Gorge and the climb above Moustiers Ste Marie. Our small group made learning from the guide very easy.
Excellent!
An excellent trip. Enjoyed every moment of it and was so sad to leave at the end. Laughed more than I have done in years and feel like I was away for months. We saw so much in the 9 days. I felt at home in Jordan from the moment I arrived. I will definitely be heading back to Jordan and booking another Exodus Edits trip! Thanks for having me!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Petra (the treasury) for the first time, stargazing in the desert, the cooking class, learning a Jordanian dance in Wadi Rum, hopping all over the discarded trains in the desert, zooming through the desert on Jeeps.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was absolutely brilliant. Very good sense of humour and it was very important to him for us to get a good sense and understanding of Jordanian culture. He was always contactable if anybody had a question/problem (I.e in moments when he wasn’t physically with us). I felt like he genuinely enjoyed spending time with us and wanted us to get the most out of our trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I definitely overpacked warm clothes thinking that the desert would be colder at night than it was (October). Apart from that I would just say go with an open mind and say yes to all opportunities.
George Clooney
If you are an occasional cyclist then this would be a nice trip, but there are some serious climbs on days 4 and 5 to tackle, but the views are worth it. That said, there is also a lot of flat riding on cycle paths that can get tiresome and mundane. Michele was an excellent guide with lots of little stories and anecdotes to tell. The hotels are ok, with possible exception of Verona which was a bit basic, an upgrade or two would be preferable.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, as a regular cyclist, cycling days 4 & 5 were the best as it involved some hill climbing with spectacular ridge rides, views and descents, especially between Vicenza and Nanto. Unfortunately after Nanto it’s pan flat for 35km with very little of interest until you arrive in Padova.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We’ve been on a trip with Michele before, so we knew what to expect from him. Very friendly and lots of useful stories to tell. Remember to play “buzzword bingo” and listen out for ‘Fidel Castro’, ‘Mussolini’, ‘Romans’, ‘George Clooney’, then shout “house” (or maybe it’s “villa”). Mark was also extremely helpful when my wife came off her bike and had to go to hospital for treatment, staying with her and acting as interpreter.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you can’t or don’t want to climb a 5km hill under your own pedal power (there are at least 2) then you’ll want an e-bike.
Classic Dolomites Walking Holiday
What a wonderful trip ! An exciting walking adventure with a wonderful guide, magnificent scenery , a great group of likeminded hikers and an awesome hotel
Most Inspirational Moment
On our " rest day " the trip up the Via Ferrata of Monte Paterno was a never to be forgotten experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rob was brilliant ! Calm, very professional, experienced, and knowledgeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't forget your swimmers for the hotel pool and spa
Steep walks, good food, great guide!
This was a great holiday walking in lovely countryside by the coast and visiting the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre and Portofino. The walks themselves were usually very steep and would not suit everyone, a good level of fitness is required although you don’t need to be a mountaineer. The hotel in Moneglia is on the beach and we were able to swim after the walk every day. I was away during the first week of October, I didn’t see any rain and the average daily temperature was 24-25C but the previous week had been wet so no guarantees!
Most Inspirational Moment
Completing the steepest walk up and down to Riomaggiore
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michela was an excellent leader, nothing was too much trouble for her and her organisational skills were exemplary. She was also very knowledgeable about the area we were in and happily fielded a multitude of questions. It's fair to say that she was responsible for making the holiday as enjoyable as it was.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Try and get some hill walking in at home before you arrive in Italy.
Fantastic Trip
The itinerary looked good but the trip exceeded expectations. Superb mix of activities, locations and accommodation.
Good group who got on well and mucked in when needed.
Amazing scenery and saw all the Big5 and much more besides.
Blyde River Canyon, Eswatini and, of course, the Drakensburg were all stunning.
Weather good although walking in 30c+ was a challenge and needed regular rehydration.
Challenging walks with most of the group agreeing a moderate rating is misleading.Seeing leopards, after 2 previously unsuccessful trips, as we were almost out of the Kruger and completing the BIg5 on our last game drive at St Lucia.
Otherwise the hike to Witsieshoek via the challenging Witsieshoek Crack with boulder scambling and ladders.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing leopards, after 2 previously unsuccessful trips, as we were almost out of the Kruger and completing the BIg5 on our last game drive at St Lucia. Otherwise the hike to Witsieshoek via the challenging Witsieshoek Crack with boulder scambling and ladders.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrew Lindsay was outstanding in every aspect. Probably the best Leader we have travelled with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The Trip Notes need updating and I have advised Exodus where there are issues such as printed Covid certificates required for Eswatini and the tree canopy optional having not run for 3 years. The walk rating also needs to be looked at both in terms of rating and distances as the number of GPS gadgets used by the group always showed distances higher than stated.
Don't Hesitate - do this trip !
Overall, this was a fantastic trip, best one I have done yet.
First impression, met Rit, our team leader at the hotel. Immediately knew this was going to be a good trip, knowledgeable, warm, funny, engaging.
First couple of Days in Thailand were good, roads reasonably quiet and good quality surface. A couple of long rides, but pretty flat so easily coped. Just a personal preference, but a bit more on the country roads rather than main (although they were quiet) would be nice.
Smooth transition into Cambodia. Again, great cycling, pretty flat and easy. Great countryside. Awe inspiring visit to Angkor – astonishing place. Then the flip side visiting the Killing fields, more pertinent as I can remember this happening while I was a teenager.
Then into Vietnam for the last few days – best cycling here with backroads and paths, via a nice homestay to the craziness of Saigon (so many motorbikes!)
Overall – Great food everywhere, always felt safe, super team leader, made some new friends – highly recommend.
Most Inspirational Moment
Angkor wat - one to tick off the bucket list.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rit is a great guy. Professionally - Everything ran so smoothly you almost didn't notice all of the work behind the scenes. Personally - Very warm, engaging, caring. A happy man who was truly part of the experience. We always felt safe in his hands.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It's Hot / Humid Take a bucket of factor 50, drink lots to stay hydrated when cycling, your choice water or local beer Toilets were immaculate everywhere - have no fears
Absolutely amazing
This trip was absolutely amazing! I can’t think of a better way to experience a beautiful country like Portugal. The people were friendly, the views breathtaking and the food, coffee, wine and beer were amazing. Our guides, Ruben and Armando were excellent. They were organized, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and went out of their way to provide us with an exceptional experience. I chose to ride a regular bike and would recommend choosing an e-bike if you are not an avid biker, regardless of fitness level.
Most Inspirational Moment
Completing the ascent into Obidos on our last day. We all felt a great sense of pride and accomplishment at having completed such a journey together!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ruben was absolutely amazing. He showed great passion for his job and pride for his country and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was looked after and having a good experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Choose an e-bike if you are not an avid cycler. I recommend pooling together money for the guides to purchase picnic food and snacks along the route.
Amazing
I had such a great trip. From start to finish it was well organised and having the guide and driver meant we were well looked after. Every place we stayed was brilliant and the camping was well set up (just don’t forget your head torch like me!)
Most Inspirational Moment
Camping in the Okavango Delta. Despite being very anxious it was unbelievable. The sunsets will be forever remembered.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great, very helpful and knowledgeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Remember your headtorch!
Walking, swimming and eating
We enjoyed walks with amazing views and lovely beaches. They were, though, different to and harder than on the itinerary/trip notes eg the first day ‘walk through olive groves’ includes and a cliff edge section needing you to use a rope! However when Alper, our leader, realised that the new itinerary, that included a 14km walk, was not going to suit our very diverse group he worked hard to change it to include everyone. Kas is a lovely town with interesting shops and food and still busy in October. Hotel Artemis was good, especially the breakfasts and views from the roof top breakfast room. Alper organised excellent meals for us each night, including one where we sat just a metre from the sea. The group of 15 all got on well.
Most Inspirational Moment
1 After a hard journey and 3 years without travelling swimming, sitting and eating on Limanagzi beach on the first day was unbelievable. 2 The delicious lunch with the family in the mountains. 3 The amazing view of Kas from the high point of one walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alper was kind, helpful and hard working.