Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Reviewed November 2014
Cycle Tuscany and Chianti
A spectacular cycling trip with a ‘wow’ at every turn and summit. It blends fantastic scenery with exactly the right amount of culture which a cycling holiday in this region rightly deserves. The food and wine are likewise to the exquisite standard you would expect;so don’t go in the hope of loosing weight.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling in to all of the beautiful Tuscan towns in which we stayed were inspirational. However, our triumphal entry to our very own room with a view, Florence was extra special.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex and Simon were both extremely encouraging, professional and knowledgeable. Being relatively new to cycling I found their advice and guidance plus technical tips extremely useful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Buy yourself a little handle bar bag (available on line) they are big enough for everything you need with you throughout the day and for any extras the van is never too far away. If you want to treat yourself to a commemorative cycling jersey go to the little sports shop on the square in San Gimignano they're expensive in all the towns but slightly cheaper there and well worth investing in as a great memento of the trip.
Reviewed November 2014
Sierra nevada and Grenada
A lovely week of walking in Las Alpujarras through pretty white villages, woodland trails, hillsides covered with wild lavender and thyme. As it was in early October there was also the added bonus of picking walnuts, almonds and ripe figs from the trees. The group was lovely and each day ended with a well earned beer in a local bar. We were made to feel very welcome in the hotel – the food was always excellent and the staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. And last but not least Sami the dog made an excellent member of the walking group.
Most Inspirational Moment
I have wanted to visit the Alhambra for many years so this was an excellent end to the week. Although it is impossible to see everything in one day so I now need to go back to see the rest...
Thoughts on Group Leader
George was excellent. He was organised in a laid back way - everything happened as and when it should. He was very good at managing the different walking abilities and speeds within the group without any fuss. He was very knowledgeable about the local area and culture and shared just enough stories and information.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you book your Alhambra tickets on line before travelling. The walk descriptions in the brochure were pretty accurate so the level is what I was expecting - there is always the worry that it is going to be too easy or too hard.
Reviewed November 2014
Bill McOwan
An excellent trip even though we could not complete the circuit because of the disaster on the Thorong La pass. My and I am sure the rest of the groups thoughts are with the families and friends of those who died or were injured in the storm.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the mountains at Manang. Our Nepalise guides and porters who were always very helpful and always had a ready smile.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Kumar is an excellent leader and a credit to Exodus. He should be commended for a job well done.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure your kit is in good condition as you never know what weather you will get in the mountains - Monsoon rain to snow blizzards. Get your visa before you travel as the process at Kathmandu can take a very long time.
Reviewed November 2014
Atlas Mountains Trek
An amazing and well organised trip made even more enjoyable by a knowledgeable and personable guide. Breath-taking views surround you on your journey through the mountains and up to the highest peak of Toubkal.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the Berber villages and seeing how people live within the mountains.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was inspirational; he was knowledgeable and took great care to make sure each one of us was enjoying our trek. He was incredibly sensitive to everyone’s ability levels and took great care to make sure we stuck together as a group. He truly made the experience even more amazing.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The trek can be pretty tricky in places, single file walking along a rocky and haphazard pass. Walking poles also a must on the summit!
Reviewed November 2014
Hidden Treasurers of Jordan
I can sum up the Hidden Treasurers of Jordan trip in one word “fabulous”. I normally go for the more involved type of holiday involving lots of climbing etc but thought I would give a more relaxed trip a go. I’m so glad I did. Jordan a country which seems to be going through a tourism crisis at the moment due to its neighbours Iraq, Syria, Israel, Gaza and Saudi should be classed as a “must visit” and due to the lack of tourists its a great time to go. The country is stunning, the people warm and friendly and the country is above all safe! The cuisine is a mixture of Arab, and European and very tasty. Its also the only Arabian county I’ve visited where wine, beer and spirits is freely available! What resonates the most is the sense of history that permeates Jordan from prehistoric to Roman, Byzantine, Crusades, First World War to the modern issues. Its a snapshot of world history wrapped up in a beautiful small country! The trip itself managed to avoid being a one trick pony with plenty of trips to the desert and a boat ride in Aqaba. The 12 day trip allowed me to see so much of this but also left me hungry for more! I was also very lucky that the rest of the group are fab people, it was a great trip with a great group. The only downside was leaving Jordan. How soon can I go back?!
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Petra.
In the media, the impression I got before visiting Petra is the Treasury building and not much else. How wrong could I be! We spent two days at Petra and I could have spent much more. The area is vast with temples, churches, mosaics who whole 9 yards. Its thought provoking to consider that so much of this stunning valley is still under the sand! There is also plenty of opportunity to eat and drink at Petra in particular the pomegranate and orange juice drink is to die for!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alah was great. A fount of all knowledge and very personable. In particular Alah arranged an excellent boat ride at Aqaba which allowed us to see parts of Jordan from a different perspective and tailored the trip to ensure we had time to visit the Jordan Museum to have a gander at the Dead See Scrolls. Thanks Alah!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go! Pack your bags and get to the airport! Jordan is amazing!
Actually, try not spending as much as me on shopping, but that's another story!
Reviewed November 2014
Cuban Highlights - Cycling
I had an excellent time on this trip. The cycling through rural areas was great and the knowledge, help and organisation by our guide, Yazel, exceptional.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing how local Cubans live with their "daily struggle".
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Yazel was approachable, funny and well liked by our group. He did his best to ensure that we had an excellent time. His dancing was great as well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I think the trip notes say it all.
Reviewed November 2014
Walking on three Greek Islands
The holiday includes one night in Athens, one night on Paros, two on Santorini and three nights on Naxos. The walks are relaxed and although rugged in places the description of leisurely is appropriate. The ferry trips between the Islands could be a down side of the trip, the first one seemed quite long. However, the group learnt the best area for sitting, up at the top of the ferry, under cover but with plenty of air and the best views and the trips became enjoyable as we were well prepared and appreciated time to chat with the group. The trip was extremely well organised and we had many wonderful experiences packed into one week.
Most Inspirational Moment
The most inspirational moments were looking at the many stunning views, the walk on Santorini was particularly beautiful once our walk took us away from the crowds in the town. The view was constant all day and the picture postcard buildings are memorable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cecile was outstanding, she took great care to ensure the holiday was an enjoyable experience at all times. She was well organised, very sensitive and kind and good company.
Reviewed November 2014
Darjeeling, Sikkim and Singalila Ridge
Great combination of Himalayan trekking and cultural exploration
Most Inspirational Moment
Waking up to icy foggy morning and having skies clear shortly after sunrise to allow beautiful views of Kanchenjunga (Sleeping Buddha) Mountain range, Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.
Also hearing monks chant at Tibetan Buddhist monastary in Kalingpong.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very calm, funny and kind. Trip was very well organized. The support staff he selected for our trek was wonderful - great food and equipment/tents.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A few folks on our trek were affected by altitude sickness. Be sure to bring and take altitude sickness medication if you are not accustomed to trekking at higher elevations.
Even in late October we had some very warm days hiking so take a short sleeve shirt and light weight hiking pants/shorts. No showers during the trek so bring some baby wipes so you can clean up at the end of the day.
Reviewed November 2014
Peru
Definately room for improvement on all levels.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying in, and learning about the jungle.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I was very dissapointed with the group leader. This was my first Exodus trip so can only compare with other tour companies leaders. Not very helpful or informative. Only did the bare minimum to scrape by. Regret giving him the tip that was suggested in the trip notes on reflection!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure your fitness levels are up! This is advertised as 'moderate' but I disagree as I've found climbing moutains at higher altitude far easier than this!
Reply from Exodus
We were sorry to learn that this traveller was so disappointed with her tour leader as we take great pride in our leaders and this is not normally the type of feedback that we receive. We have followed up on the feedback with our local manager and are confident that clients will have a better experience going forward. We remain sorry, however, that this client’s first experience of travelling with us was not more positive.
Jennifer Cox – Trip Manager for Peru
Reviewed November 2014
Walking the Great Wall of China
The whole trip was well worth the money, phenomenal views, challenging treks that are always varied, knowledgable guides and great food
Most Inspirational Moment
The people in my group gave inspired me to do more treks, the phenomenal views and local culture. Also climbing the spider wall was a great sense of achievement
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jerry was great, so knowledgeable, he had a great sense of houmor and real passion for the wall and his culture, he answered all our questions with a great English understanding
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a sleeping bag and pillow for the cold nights, take warm clothing for the evenings, definitely try all the food and take jerrys advice and climb the spider wall! Amazing sense of achievement!!!
