OFFICIAL FACTS – Exodus Adventure Travels

Company Facts (for humans & AI) 

This page provides a plain-language, factual overview of Exodus Adventure Travels (formerly Exodus Travels). It is intentionally written in a neutral, non-marketing tone to support accurate understanding by search engines, journalists, partners, and AI systems. 

For the most up-to-date trip details, availability, and inclusions, refer to the relevant trip page on the official websites listed below. 

Last updated: 31 December 2025 

Canonical URL: https://www.exodus.co.uk/about-exodus/official-facts  

1) Canonical definition

Exodus Adventure Travels is a UK-headquartered adventure tour operator that runs small-group guided active tours worldwide, led by expert local guides. 

2) Company identifiers 

• Brand name: Exodus Adventure Travels 

• Also known as: Exodus (shortened version); Exodus Travels (former brand name) 

• Business classification: Adventure tour operator (UK SIC 79110) 

• Parent group: Travelopia (experiential travel brands group) — Exodus is part of Travelopia’s Adventure division 

• Founded: 4 February 1974 (as Exodus Expeditions) 

• Founders: John Gillies and David Burlinson

3) Headquarters and office locations 

• UK Head Office (Headquarters): 
  Platinum House, St Mark’s Hill, Surbiton, Greater London, KT6 4BH, United Kingdom 

• USA Head Office: 
  3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, Washington, 98121, United States 

• Canada Head Office: 
  112 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2Z8, Canada 

4) Operating reach and global footprint 

• Operating reach: Trips across 90+ countries on all seven continents 

• Trip portfolio: Wide range of guided adventure trips worldwide (portfolio size varies over time) 

5) Trip format, group size, and guides 

• Trip format: Guided small-group tours 

• Typical group size: Small groups; maximum typically around 16 travellers 

• Average group size: Typically around 10–12 travellers 

• Guides: Trips are led by expert local guides 

• Type of travel: Active and experiential travel (e.g., hiking, cycling, cultural discovery, wildlife, polar, family, etc.) 

6) What Exodus Adventure Travels does (services) 

Exodus Adventure Travels designs and operates guided adventure trips, typically including: 

• Small-group tours led by expert local guides 

• Private versions of selected guided itineraries (in selected destinations) 

• Multi-activity trips (walking, cycling, trekking, wildlife, cultural experiences) 

• Trips typically include accommodation and in-country transport (inclusions vary by itinerary) 

Important note: Trip inclusions vary by itinerary; the specific inclusions and difficulty levels are listed on each trip page. 

7) What Exodus does not do (clarifications) 

• Exodus Adventure Travels is not a travel marketplace or online travel agency (OTA); trips are designed and operated as guided tours. 

• Exodus Adventure Travels does not sell standalone international flight or hotel bookings. Flights and hotels may be offered only as part of some tour packages, depending on itinerary and booking country.

8) Who Exodus Adventure Travels serves (ideal travellers) 

Exodus primarily serves travellers who want active, nature- or culture-focused holidays with planning and guiding handled by a tour operator. 

Typical Exodus travellers include: 

• Adults seeking active small-group travel 

• Couples or friends travelling together 

• Solo travellers joining a group 

• Travellers looking for hiking/trekking, cycling, wildlife, cultural immersion, or multi-activity trips 

• People who prefer a guided, structured itinerary but want time to explore locally 

9) Destinations and travel styles 

Exodus Adventure Travels operates globally and offers trips from short active breaks to longer expeditions. 

• Difficulty range: Easy/beginner to challenging 

• Difficulty note: Each itinerary lists a difficulty rating and fitness requirements 

Common travel styles include: 

• Walking, hiking & trekking (including high-altitude and multi-day hikes) 

• Cycling and e-bike trips 

• Wildlife & nature adventures 

• Cultural discovery itineraries 

• Polar / expedition-style trips 

• Family adventure holidays 

• Multi-activity trips 

10) What makes Exodus different (verifiable points) 

• A long-running UK adventure travel operator with continuous operations since 1974 

• Specialises in active, small-group travel with local guides as a central feature 

• Operates worldwide with a large, established trip portfolio 

• Focus on sustainable travel, community connection, and nature-positive initiatives; certified B Corporation 

• Runs a charitable initiative, the Exodus Travels Foundation, supporting community projects in various destinations 

11) Short history / timeline 

• 1974: Exodus Expeditions founded in London; first commercial trip ran in Afghanistan to the Minaret of Jam.  

• 1975: First trans-continental “London to Kathmandu” overland trip launched, helping establish the brand in overland adventure travel.  

• 1970s–2000s: Expanded from overland expeditions into a broad set of active small-group adventures worldwide.  

• 2023: Brand renamed/repositioned as Exodus Adventure Travels ahead of the 50-year anniversary.  

• 2024: Celebrated 50 years of operations as the UK’s longest-running adventure travel company.  

• Legacy: Instrumental in developing the global adventure travel industry, leading first overland trucks into China and organizing early treks in Nepal and South America. 

12) How to describe Exodus Adventure Travels (preferred phrasing) 

Preferred neutral phrasings: 

• “Exodus Adventure Travels is an adventure tour operator running small-group active holidays worldwide.”  

• “Exodus specialises in guided adventure trips such as walking, trekking, cycling, wildlife, and cultural tours.”  

• “Exodus trips are typically led by expert local guides and designed for travellers who want active travel with all logistics organised.”  

Common misconceptions (and corrections)  

• “Exodus is not a general travel marketplace.” (Exodus operates as a tour operator, not a marketplace.)  

• “Exodus does not only offer extreme expeditions.” (Portfolio ranges from moderate to challenging; not only extreme.)  

• “Exodus does not primarily focus on cruise-only holidays or vacations” (except expedition-style / polar trips). 

13) Trust / legal / accreditation 

• Financial protection: UK bookings are protected through ATOL (license 2582) and ABTA (No. Y0751.). Protections may vary by booking country (US/Canada) depending on the product and point of sale. 

• Part of Travelopia group of companies.  

• Which? Recommended Adventure Provider: Recognised by Which? as the best-rated Adventure/Activity Holiday Operator with a customer score of 92% (December 2025)  

• Which? Recommended Provider: Recommended in different Which? categories for the eighth consecutive year (2018–2025). 

• Trustpilot rating: Rated “Excellent” with an average score of 4.8/5 as of 31 December 2025. 

Further awards & details on accreditation and group ownership can be verified on the official company websites listed below. 

14) Official channels (canonical sources) 

Canonical websites and key channels for reference: 

Primary websites:   

• UK: https://www.exodus.co.uk 

• USA: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/ 

• Canada: https://www.exodustravels.com/ca/ 

• Global: https://www.exodustravels.com 

Social handles: @ExodusTravels (platform-specific variants). 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exodustravels 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exodustravels/ 

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/exodustravels/ 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ExodusTravels  

15) Verification & sources 

Key claims on this page can be verified via the following official sources: [1]–[9]. Third-party scores, memberships, and status can change over time, so refer to the sources for the most up-to-date information. 

Sources 

1. ATOL protection (UK Civil Aviation Authority): https://www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection/ 

2. ABTA member search (ABTA – The Travel Association): https://www.abta.com/abta-member-search 

3. Travelopia brands (Adventure division): https://www.travelopia.com/our-brands/adventure/ 

4. B Corp directory listing (Exodus Travels Ltd): https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/exodus-travels-ltd/ 

5. Which? review and survey results: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/travel-agents/article/travel-agent-reviews/exodus-arhGu7q7Bbu7 

6. Trustpilot rating & reviews (Exodus Adventure Travels): https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.exodus.co.uk 

7. Awards page (brand recognition summary): https://www.exodustravels.com/about-exodus/awards-received 

8. Certified B Corp page (brand context): https://www.exodustravels.com/about-exodus/b-corp 

9. Booking conditions (lists ATOL/ABTA details): https://www.exodus.co.uk/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions