Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Dafydd Huw
Reviewed December 2014
Wonderful Wildlife of Botswana
This trip certainly delivered with regard to the quantity and quality of wildlife viewing with the help of the knowledgeable guides.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being almost in touching distance of lions and leopards with their kills while they pretty much ignored us. And this in an open sided vehicle !
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leader was an excellent cook with good organisation. He also turned his hand to bush mechanic when the support truck needed repair.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are long drives in open vehicles so be prepared for wind. Also there are times it is dangerous to leave the tent at night so be prepared for that too.
Travel light - you can get laundry done at Victoria Falls.
David Perry
Reviewed December 2014
Cycle Kerala & Tropical India
I took two trips back to back with this trip being the second the first being the coast to coast
A straight forward trip with short days and one challenging hill . Limited interface with the local people and industries. More touristy than the coast to coast trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The safari at the tiger reserve on which we spotted wild elephants, a tiger and best of all a leopard. The people guiding the safari were extremely knowledgeable and were enthusiastic about their job and country
Thoughts on Group Leader
A less experience quiet guide who did his job getting us all through the trip with only minor incidents.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sun protection and hydration main issues
Consider using Sun Sleeves as well as sun block
Avoid cotton clothes Go for loose synthetic clothing
Reply from Exodus
We are pleased that David enjoyed the wildlife sightings during his recent holiday and we would like to thank him for his review. We are, however, sorry that David was disappointed with the bike he was allocated; our local operator is currently in the process of updating their bike fleet, so we are confident that our clients will not be equally disappointed going forward.
Megan Devenish – Trip Manager for cycling in India
Andrew Dann
Reviewed December 2014
fascinating.
Fabulous trip. Really got an insight into the history and culture of morrocco. Some long days travelling, but there is no way around that on a trip of this sort. Came away with happy memories and admiration for the workmanship of the craftspeople making fabulous items that I would love to own.
Most Inspirational Moment
Highlights for me were the night in the desert, fes and essouria. I loved watching the craftspeople at work and this has given me great ideas and inspitation for my own woodworking projects.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mustapha was an excellent leader, who dealt with tipping the guides etc and saved us all the hassle of knowing who and how much to tip. He impressed me by his attitude to some of the really poor people we came across, handing out a few coins to some children to buy a new football, a few coins to a beggar in the street and a nomad lad whose shoes were full of holes. He really cared! He was informative and friendly and made sure we got the most out of our trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take it all in and enjoy every minute. You dont really need walking boots, just some good trainers and leave plenty of room in your bag so you have room for purchases, there are so many fabulous things to buy.
David Perry
Reviewed December 2014
Southern India Coast to Coast Ride
I carried out two trips back to back. The coast to coast followed by tropical India
Once you accept that Indians like their cold water hot, their hot food cold, there are no rules of the road and that Indian time is different from the rest of the universe you will have a good trip
Cycling challenging in places but not excessive Accommodation about what I expected
Food exciting and varied especially in Kerela
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting the people of the real India in the fields and plantations we travelled through.
Meeting real labourer doing a real job in the actual location
Tea Picking
Rubber tree cutting and latex collection
Squeezing and processing the latex
Coconut Coire String making
Thoughts on Group Leader
An experienced guide who successfully herded the "cats" (travellers) through the trip without incident
He had an optimistic and friendly approach to the job and offered opportunities explore and try new things
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sun protection and rehydration important
Think about using sleeves for the arms don't use cotton clothing
Loose modern synthetic clothing the most appropriate
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank David for his review. We are pleased that he had a number of inspirational moments during the trip , but sorry that he was disappointed by his bike. We have followed up with our local operator who are in the process of updating their bike fleet; we hope that this will avoid such disappointments in the future.
Megan Devenish – Trip Manager for cycling in India
THEA TAYLOR
Reviewed December 2014
Cycling The Cape and Winelands
As an Exodus cycling ‘virgin’, I could not envisage a better initiation both in terms of this trip’s varied, action-packed itinerary and the camaraderie speedily-established (and splendidly alcohol-fuelled!). The Western Cape is a land of beauty and fascination and I relished exploring it so ably facilitated and in such merry and stimulating company.
Most Inspirational Moment
The trip incorporated many contrasting scenic delights and cycling through the immaculate verdancy of the winelands, the rugged grandeur of the mountain passes and along the wild and sunbaked coast was a joy.
The variety of accommodation, some in spectacular locations, some enchantingly quirky, added to the african experience.
The essence of the pleasure, though, was sharing all the different experiences within such a friendly group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader, Wynand, struck the perfect balance between responsible guide and sociable group member. His detailed knowledge of our route and the cultural/social/historical/environmental facets of the region greatly enhanced our understanding and appreciation. Organisation and safety consciousness were impeccable, engendering trust in his ability to handle all eventualities. He delivered guidance with sensitivity and instructions without officiousness, working tirelessly throughout the tour yet still finding the energy to add to the conviviality of the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it!
Roland Ellison
Reviewed December 2014
Vietnam Adventure
Fantastic fascinating country. Excellent cuisine. Lovely scenery. Nice mixed age group. A wonderful mixture of travel, culture, food, entertainment, and a bit of beach time thrown in to boot.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting on a jetty over a Mekong tributary, in the early hours. Listening to nothing but crickets, and the occasional barge drifting by in the darkness.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Trung as truly inspirational. A man born to the job. His knowledge and passion shone through every time he spoke. Great sense of humour, but also genuinely caring at the same time. Did a great job of keeping a large (17 of us) and occasionally demanding group on course for the whole two weeks. Flawless.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't take too many clothes. You get an opportunity to do your laundry half way through the trip.
JOHN MELLOR
Reviewed December 2014
Trip of a lifetime !
Words, almost fail me to describe how wonderful my trip to Everest Base Camp was. This was a lifelong ambition of mine to visit/see Mt Everest. The group that I was part of were so friendly, from the moment I met them on the plane from London to Delhi, a very interesting mixture of talents and experiences, who provided extraordinary encouragement, and joviality throughout the tour.
The scenery was second to none, the accommodation, better than I had expected, and the food was good, yet basic but plentiful.
Everyday produced more and more highlights, I often thought that I would run out of superlatives to describe my thoughts and inner feelings.
My perspective and outlook on life has been changed forever and I cannot wait to return to the area again.
Most Inspirational Moment
The humility and friendliness of the Nepalese people, they are truly inspirational and I feel very privileged to have been part of their world, if only for 16 days.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was highly professional, great tales and stories, compassionate towards every situation throughout the Trek, a real pleasure to be with,
Advice for Potential Travellers
The only way to appreciate the enormity and beauty of the Country and the Trek to Everest Base Camp is to go on the trip. Truly wonderful.
Nigel Martin
Reviewed December 2014
4WD Desert Explorer
Yes, a good trip, but be prepared for some very long days on the bus with few opportunities for exercise: you cannot go far if there are lion / elephant nearby! The problem is that safari drives merge into trips to take you from A to B, so 8/9 hours on the bus is not exceptional.
Most Inspirational Moment
A herd of giraffes investigating the body of a giraffe that had been killed by a lion.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Frank was very good and ably supported by the second guide / driver and camp staff. They all worked very hard to ensure that the holiday went well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Exodus could do with providing better information regarding what to take dependent on season. November is spring in Africa and we experienced hot weather during the day and warm weather at night. Everyone on the trip took far too many clothes because the trip notes mention cold nights (which would be appropraite at other times of the year). Towels are provided. Due to flight times, we had no time in Windhoek and the hotel is some distance out of town. Could do with a better location for the hotel. Beware the term 'group flights' because it does not necessarily mean that we all travel together - some of us had 7 hours to wait for a connecting flight in J'burg and others had 1 hour to catch a connecting flight to London: check your flight times very carefully.
Diane Tams
Reviewed December 2014
AOA - Cambodia Adventure
What a great holiday, wonderful tour guide (Pheap). Visited different parts of Cambodia, much of which seemed to still be unspoilt by tourism. From the deserted beaches of the south west to the traumatic tales of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge and then the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat and surroundings. The overwhelming memory will however be the Cambodian people, so friendly, smiling and welcoming.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to identify a single moment although sunrise at Angkor Wat must be up there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour guide, Pheap, was excellent. Always smiling and attentive to our needs with a song for every occasion (and a great voice). Even during free time and optional activities he was attentive - ensuring that we all had a great holiday. His tales of life as a child during the Khmer Rouge period and after were a real insight into life in Cambodia and very moving.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Currency - Take USD cash - this is the main currency for tourists with prices always in USD - change may be given in Cambodian Riel but no need to actively convert currency. There are ATM's in the main cities but credit cards are really not accepted at most locations. I also found I spent more than expected .... but maybe that was the "happy hour" cocktails!
Don't worry about the 2 days cycling - it is fairly straightforward but there are alternatives for those who cannot cycle (but cycling was a great way to experience Cambodia)
Stephen Sinnhuber
Reviewed December 2014
A whiz round Jordan
Busy schedule but very good. Highlight is of course Petra and it lives up to expectations. This trip involved quite a lot of bus riding. The camping was not as remote as I expected as we were near a road but it was much more comfortable than I expected too. If you are a bible follower I expect this would be a must do trip.
Our group were a great bunch and more than anything this made the trip fun. We have all kept in touch since.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hike in the back country around Petra.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sammy is an excellent group leader who looked after us well. His knowledge of Jordan is very good and he obviously loves his home.
If I had to make one observation it would be that he had been working non stop for months (7 days a week) and I think had got a bit jaded and in need of a holiday himself! Ramadan was coming up so I hope he got his rest.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get ready for impressive sights, heat, interesting food, no alcohol (well, limited) some long bus rides, dust.
But if you haven't been to Jordan do it!
