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Trip completed in Jan-Feb 2025. This was my first time in India. The cycling was excellent (one day with 900m elevation riding to Kumbhalgarh but otherwise actually easier in terms of elevation/distance than on other grade 3 trips I’ve been on). Cycling in the cities is somewhat of an adrenaline sport which was great fun! The Taj Majal, Udaipur and Jodhpur Fort were all excellent. The food is exceptionally good. The bus was the most comfortable exodus trip bus I’ve ever been on and made the longer journeys a pleasure. I enjoyed the experience of the overnight train journey.
The Shree Ram hotel, Kumbhalgarh Forest Retreat and Sariska Safari Lodge I found to be very good and enjoyed staying there. The room in Ashok Country Resort was somewhat damp/musty. With the swimming pool closed there isn’t much to do there and, other than the airport, there’s nothing nearby. Food there was good. Bathrooms in the vesta mayura palace and udai villas were dirty. A night club next to the vesta mayua pumps out window shaking music until around midnight. This holiday is really cheap for two weeks – I know I can’t expect too much of a three star hotel in India but I’d rather have paid a bit more and had a nicer cleaner hotel at every stop.
Has to be the Taj Mahal.
If you're adding extra nights in Delhi don't stay extra nights in the first hotel, stay somewhere else. The weather in Jan-Feb required only full winter cycling gear on one day (Delhi) with the other days just occasionally needing a autumn/winter cycling jersey for an hour or two to start. Wasn't cold in any of the hotels and only needed to use a hotel heater once.
My second exodus trip in portugal and once again the food (especially the picnics) was exceptional. Not quite enough cycling to burn off all the calories from the pasteis de natas and other delicious pastries/cakes! The scenery on this trip was the best I have experienced on an exodus trip – on other trips I’ve found some great scenery interspersed with longer stretches on roads with nondescript views, on the porto to lisbon trip it was multiple stunning beach/cliff views with forest, boardwalk, bays and quaint villages. Hotels were generally of very good quality (worth the superior comfort level advertised). The start hotel was changed to the Hotel Vila Gale which was OK but could do with a refurb of the rooms (doesn’t look as good as the planned hotel neya).
The many views of the Atlantic beaches
Joao was exceptionally good. Deserving of his leader of the year award.
The cycling on day 1 and 2 is definitely grade 2 and some may find this a bit slow if you are a regular cyclist. The last three days have more hills and more opportunities to stretch the legs a bit. If you've not been there before extra time in Porto or Lisbon is good as there is lots to do in both cities.
This was the best vacation we’ve ever had. There were four things that made this vacation absolutely outstanding:
First: the location- between the Northern lights and the snowy forest and river landscapes, this place is heaven on earth.
Second: the guides- Janne and Lars made this a really special trip. It’s clear that they love their jobs and their location. Lars makes all of the bread fresh daily and his kitchen staff is so talented. All of the food was delicious. Janne is such a great outdoorsman (Janne was our main guide for the trip)- it was so neat hearing of all of the training experiences he’s had. They were both so knowledgable about all of the wildlife in the area.
Third: the activities. The activities were so great! The snowshoeing and cross-country skiing was challenging and fun. I loved them both, and I even had time to improve my new skiing skills over the trip (my husband wants to continue in our winters at home!). Then the dog-sledding, reindeer-sleighing and learning about the Sami culture and visiting with a Sami reindeer herder were once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They were amazing, and I will never forget them.
Finally, the fourth thing that made this trip fabulous was: the group. I wonder if Exodus just calls to people who you really want to spend time with. We loved the entire group, and they made this vacation amazing. They were supportive in all of our falling-down efforts, no one felt they had to outdo anyone else, and our evenings of downtime while we chased the Northern lights were all so much fun! We’ll definitely book with Exodus again!
Besides seeing the northern lights and the beautiful nature all around us, finding I was able to ski downhill on forest skis without falling was the most personally inspiring moment for me.
Janne is the best!!
This is a great trip and a great company. Definitely book this if you are considering it! You will fall down skiing- but it's ok- there were many, many before you who did the same.
Surprisingly beautiful, challenging and hospitable.
Inspiring moments happen every day
Head and shoulders above my expectations
Go for it!
Spending a few days in Belize (Caye Caulker specifically) before the tour began allowed time to rest after the flights as well as time to acclimatize to the heat and humidity. Before this trip, Belize was a place on the map where I had never been. By the end of the trip, I came away with the feeling that “Belize was now in my blood and would always have a very special place in my heart”. Every day and every place was absolutely alive with new learning opportunities. I would say this trip is very good value for money and would highly recommend.
Birdwatching (particularly at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary) was phenomenal. Not only was Jorge able to identify all the fauna and flora, he provided a wealth of information about each. He imparted a poignant reminder of how inextricably linked we are to nature, that nature has so much to teach us, and that we have a responsibility to care for all manner of life. The visits to the archaeological site at Lamanai and the stunning Mayan ruins at Tikal, and learning about the history of the Mayan civilization, was incredibly interesting and humbling. The experience of being in inner tubes in the pitch dark caves (Caves Branch River) and listening to all of the sounds, and then turning our headlamps back on to see the interior with its stalactites and stalagmites and all the various patterns, was pure magic! Another of my most memorable experiences came early on during a visit to a little museum at Crooked Tree. I said to the local guide who escorted us through the museum that "if only all of my teachers had been like you, I'd probably be pretty smart today"! Like our guide Jorge, and all the other guides throughout the tour, he was an engaging storyteller and very proud of his country, such that his passion was truly infectious. Really appreciated that our last few days were in Caye Caulker and that the last day was a "free" day. That being said, it was election day and no alcohol was being served which meant that some of the places were closed. The size and the camaraderie of the whole group added a whole extra element of enjoyment for me. Though I haven't mentioned other experiences and places, all were extremely worthy of note.
Jorge was, without exception, the best tour leader I have ever experienced. Not only was he knowledgeable, about the history and culture of Belize, the history of the Mayan civilization, and all the fauna and flora, he never tired of sharing his vast array of knowledge. He was engaging, enthusiastic, fun and was forever watching out for the safety of the group. But for his excellent leadership, it's difficult to imagine I would have enjoyed this trip as much as I did. Definitely a 10/10. His amazing organizational skills and incredible rapport with all of the drivers and other local guides who were part of this tour (both in Belize and Guatemala) ensured that everything ran smoothly and in a timely fashion. In short, Jorge is worth his weight in gold and Exodus should be very proud to have him as a tour guide. • Two other experiences I will mention both relate to the need for medical attention while in Belize and the way it was handled. A few days into the tour, I became quite unwell as a result of infected mosquito bites. Jorge called ahead to the medical facility. From beginning to end, I felt supported and safe in every way possible and will be forever grateful both for Jorge's involvement and the excellent care received by the clinic in San Ignacio. The second experience involved one of my friends who was also part of the tour. It became necessary for her to deboard the plane (going home) because she was not well enough to fly. I immediately contacted Exodus and they arranged for an appointment at a medical facility, organized all related transportation while we remained in Belize City over the next few days, and found us a hotel, all the while checking on the status of my friend. I can't say enough about Exodus and look forward to exploring other trips with them.
Really important (as stressed in trip notes) to drink lots of water. Sunscreen and bug repellant - a must! Accommodation ranged from good to excellent (as accurately reflected in the trip notes). The food overall was very tasty and varied and seafood was always fresh. There was always a good selection and I particularly enjoyed trying the Belizean dishes. As travelling was primarily by mini-bus, and many of the roads were dirt and gravel, it made for slow-going. However, as our group was small (7 plus guide), each of us were able to have our own window seat and there were ample opportunities provided for bathroom stops along the way.
Interesting ,fun, scary, exhausting, dirty, heart warming
Too many to identify but the Taj should get the prize.
Excellent, inexhaustible, reassuring and indispensable
Practice cycling on bumpy, dusty roads and speed bumps. Follow the basic bottled or aerated water rules, don’t eat Vegetables or fruits that haven't been peeled or cooked and have a ball. (Need low hotel cleanliness standards. )
A whole week’s worth of “things I’ve never done before” experiences! A wide variety of winter-oriented activities, each of them special in their own right. Basecamp provided some great accomodations (both food and lodging) and the guides were first class. Strongly recommend for anyone who is looking for a winter getaway. I have been on six adventure-oriented trips with a travel group and this was my favorite one.
Touring the dog kennel and going dog sledding.
Top notch
If you like winter-oriented activities, you're missing out if you don't consider this trip.
A fantastic trip, where I became bored with hearing myself use the word magical.
Great setting, fabulous activities, super guides and instruction, wonderful company, good food and accommodation and the Aurora to boot. What was not to like?
Had these daily, started with the thick, hoar frost covered trees, on day 2, the snow-shoe walking experience, cross country skiing on day 3, husky sledding on day 4, followed by the night time snow shoe walking experience, when the Aurora appeared - which was stunning, and so it went on, with a free day downhill skiing, quinzie building and our attempt to sleep in it - again, the northern lights put in an appearance, making it quite magical ( and freezing cold 🥶🥶, finishing with a wonderful snowy day in the Riistitunuri National Park snowshoeing through the deepest powder. It was difficult to find fault - other than the tiny sized cups at breakfast, small bath towels, but that was the worst it got. All technical equipment and clothing provided for those who wanted to use it, lovely warm and clean rooms, good comfort food and friendly helpful staff. Basecamp Oulanka is in a beautiful location, with opportunities for us to practice our newly acquired skills to explore the area in our free time. Also enjoyed using the sauna and outdoor hot tub. We enjoyed the week and laughed a lot with a lovely group of people. One of our best Exodus holidays without doubt.
Tuomas and Joonas were our guides - both lovely people, were very supportive and each gave good instruction and encouragement. Quite different styles but each was patient and had a dry sense of humour, creating opportunities for us to get the most from our experience.
Take as much or as little technical clothing as you wish -other than base layers, it’s all provided. It’s clean and decent quality, but I just preferred to use my own as I already owned it. Certainly no need to buy any. Go with an open mind, join in and try everything that is available - it really was the greatest fun. I didn’t expect to particularly enjoy the snowshoe walking but now a complete convert. If it’s a trip you’ve considered just go for it, as it really is a very special experience.
We did the best we could considering we endured one of the wettest weeks in memory.
Visiting Seville; Hiking when it wasn't raining.
Kept us entertained as best as he could.
I really enjoyed this holiday, and would recommend it to others.
I would confirm (in my opinion) that this is a level 2 walking holiday, however I do need to caveat that with I missed the day 4 walk, which was apparently the hardest.
I liked the mixture of inland and coastal walks, as a whole week of just coastal walks may have been a bit “samey”.
I was quite rainy (off and on) for the week we went in March, sunglasses for 5 minutes, then hood up for 5 minutes, but this didn’t spoil the holiday at all (but bring waterproofs if coming early or late in the season).
Even though we stayed in 3 different places, this tour did not feel rushed.
Cant think of one specific moment, I enjoyed all the walks, and the local cuisine.
Both guides (Francisco and Raphael) were very professional, well organised, and a pleasure to walk with. A lot of effort is made to support local businesses, and the food was the best/freshest/authentic for that reason, which is an added bonus. Also thoughtful - I was not well on day 4 and missed the walk and wine tasting. They checked up on me during the day to make sure I was ok, and I was brought a bottle of wine to make up for the missed tasting experience, which was lovely, and not expected.
The first hotel, nice looking rooms, but some were was a bit damp (it was March and rainy). Didnt live up to expectations, but I know this is being addressed by Exodus, so dont let this put you off. Also worth noting that the thermal spa in the first hotel is currently closed for renovation (with no mentioned reopening date), just to set your expectations. The second hotel (Hotel Vale da Telha) I liked, lots of Moorish touches, dont be put off by the official 2* rating. Third hotel is very nice, I could easily have done 1 more day there after the tour ended just to wind down (and enjoy the excellent breakfast). Hairdryers in all hotels. If you want to travel hand luggage only, the guides have plenty of poles that you can borrow if needed.