Most Inspirational Moment
St Malo day. Cycling by canal then countryside, boat trip across to St Malo, guided tour and by the sea. Normandy section, American and British cemeteries. Bayeux tapestry. Lots really
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Good hotels. Lovely food. Good bikes
Varied cycling terrain, canal paths, quiet country lanes, off road through trees, dirt tracks, relatively flat. Good hotels. Lovely food. Good bikes
Very good accommodations and fabulous food.
Yannis is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the area we biked. We had very good accommodations and fabulous food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding along the canal and the incredible folk art. The American cemetery- being at my uncles grave on the 80th anniversary of his death in action.
Great trip overall
This was a lovely weeks hiking and we were lucky to have great weather for all of our hiking days (October). It was great to start in Samos to ‘tune in’ a bit to the more busy sections of the path and having a day at the end in Santiago is essential. The distances are sometimes long, but navigation is so easy as it is so well signed, which enabled people to go at their own pace with regular meeting points for a cafe con leche. Before booking, we debated guided v unguided as it is so easy to follow but opted to go with the minimal faff option, which was good. The route was interesting and prettier than I expected, but possibly not for those who prefer more remote hiking environments and solitude.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving in Santiago at the end of a great trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mireia was a great guide - organised, knowledgeable and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Consider other flight options. The group connecting flights were tight and so stressful - we had to run between terminals on the return due to a minor delay on the first (meanwhile there was a direct Vueling flight to Gatwick at almost the same time). Having 4 flights when 2 would doesn't sit well with the environmental goals? Be prepared for people on the route. Often this added to the atmosphere, but sometimes very large groups of school children could be noisy - save a bit of energy to put a spurt on and get past them and it wasn't too bad. Be prepared to queue at popular cafes and toilets.
I have used Exodus a lot and like the range of trips
Guide Yannis was very good. Lovely parts of the country, routes mostly kept out of traffic. Hotels often very good, some nice breakfasts. Good bike. Cider factory visit good. I have used Exodus a lot and like the range of trips, which are usually very well organised.
Most Inspirational Moment
Nice cycling routes on varied paths. Cider factory visit. Oyster market. St Malo, the ferry ride and guided tour. Bayeux tapestry. Mont St Michel (guide made special effort to get us there by taxi when the days cycle trip was disrupted.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good, friendly and hard working.
STUNNING AND SPECTACULAR!
This trip was a stunning introduction to the spectacular Dalmation Coast of Southern Croatia. Each of the four cycling days – encompassing the islands of Hvar and Korcula and the Peljesac peninsula – seem to surpass one another, culminating in the heavenly bike path that is the Vinegorje Dingac. The latter will occupy my dreams for years to come. Even the accommodations had breathtaking views of the sun dappled and island-dotted Adriatic. Having previously lived in Italy, we were pleasantly surprised at the level of preservation, cleanliness and friendliness of the Dalmatian community. This area is truly a jewel. Wonderful food (especially fresh sea food) and drink (especially for wine connoisseurs) add to the quality of this itinerary. The October weather was perfect, sunny and in the 60s F, and the roads were quiet. Dubrovnik was still busy, but manageable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Vinegorje Dingac - a quiet, undulating cliffside bike path flanked by steep vineyards of premium Plavac Mali grapes, with stunning views of the adriatic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
MATE WAS THE BEST!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The steepest hill climb was the first day with two short segments of 10% gradient, manageable for my wife and I on the regular mountain bikes. The E-bikers had no problem. Bring swim wear - plenty of opportunities to swim .
Walking the Amalfi Coast
This was my first Exodus trip and it was very disappointing. For the pros, the hikes were amazing and the hotel was cozy and comfortable. However, for our group of 16, six of us were placed with a private group of 10 friends who were celebrating a birthday and we were treated as tag alongs. One of the six joined another group and the remaining five were basically ostracized from the group. From the first night where our guide did not meet with us, we felt left out. We were seated separately for meals, given very little instructions, had separate what’s app group set up, etc, while we watched the cohesion of the other groups and how well their group leaders led them. Once or twice, another group leader would come by to give us information after noticing that we were left out. It left a very bitter taste and moved a few of us to tears by the end of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The climb to the summit of Vesuvius
Thoughts on Group Leader
Not communicative enough and very sparse with information.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make great connections.
Everything you want from a cycling trip!
The perfect balance of a fairly challenging two weeks of cycling, varied scenery, activities out of the saddle that are just as good as those in it, and a beach ending that is the cherry on top! Who doesn’t want to spend their rest day searching for tigers & elephants in Bandipur National Park? Our leader, Safi, had 15 years experience and his local knowledge made sure we saw the real heart of India. I would go and do this very trip again and I don’t think I’ve ever said that about a trip. 10 stars!
Amazing trip!
Just returned from walking the highlights of Mount Blanc! There was a variety of hikes and all had great views. Our guide and chalet hosts were very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome!
Bhutan - land of fairy tales
It’s hard to believe that this time last week I was climbing an epic Himalayan cliffside staircase on the Bhutan pilgrimage to Tiger’s Next Monastery!
This amazing trip also visited the annual Thimphu festival where we watched the colourful dancing monks, it flew me over Everest and the 5 highest peaks in the world (sightings are weather dependent), and took me inside one of Asia’s largest golden Buddha statues to view 125 000 mini golden Buddhas.
Most Inspirational Moment
A day spent climbing epic Himalayan staircases on the Bhutan pilgrimage took us through the rain forest, past thundering waterfalls, and on to the sacred Tiger's Nest Monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the Thimphu valley. Here, we spent time reflecting on our journey and had the option of receiving a blessing from the local temple monk. The extraordinary beauty of this ancient, intricately carved temple in its peaceful mountain surroundings is difficult to accurately capture in words.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Kind, patient and gentle, our guides Kinley and Kimey, went out of their way to make every day of our trip enjoyable. Always smartly dressed in traditional Bhutanese dress, they conveyed a strong passion for their beautiful country, a deep love and understanding of the Buddhist faith, and a humble pride in Bhutan's belief in sustainable policies. During one day of our tour heavy rains flooded the bridge that led from our lodge to the main road and village. Our guides went out of their way to make the most of the situation, taking us to a local monastery off the usual tourist beat that the monks had lit with candles due to a flooding-related power failure. Sitting cross-legged on the floor, admiring the rich colours of the tapestries and statues in the flickering candlelight, we sat cross-legged on the floor listening to stories of Buddha's life, while the rain fell steadily outside. That evening Kinley and Kim surprised us with a birthday party for one of our group members. Responding to how they'd manage to arrange a special birthday cake during the flooding, Kimey explained that he'd walked to the flooded bridge, waited on the side of the road until a truck large enough to cross had arrived, caught a lift across, walked to the village, picked up the pre-ordered cake, walked back to the bridge and waited for another lift to get back to the lodge with the cake. Such dedication made the celebration extra special for our group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Long sleeves must be worn in temples but it can get quite warm during the day so wear a t-shirt and pack a light-weight long sleeve top to wear while at the temple. Wear long trousers or skirts. Shorts are discouraged. Pack waterproof walking shoes for the Himalayan hikes as it can be muddy. A raincoat is also recomended for days spent in the mountains. Trekking poles are recommended for the Tiger's Nest Monastery but if you don't want to carry one in your suitcase you can purchase a carved wooden walking stick at the start point for the hike. Locals wear their best clothes to the festivals and it encouraged that visitors also dress up. Bring a smart collared long-sleeve shirt and long skirt or trousers. Alternatively Exodus can lend you a traditional Bhutanese outfit to wear for the day. Our whole group opted to wear traditional dress which the locals at the festival really appreciated.
Porto to Lisbon Oct 2025
Beautiful scenery, great leader and group, wonderful seafood, great experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Biking along the rugged Atlantic Coast and the beautiful beach towns.
Thoughts on Group Leader
João was awesome!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy the pace and take in all the incredible scenery.