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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2014

Kilimanjaro

I know there’s almost an obligation to describe this type of bucket-list expedition as life-changing, but I can genuinely say that it is one of the most incredible, emotional and uplifting things I’ve ever done. Our group have so many great memories: the singing porters, the great scenery, the emotion of reaching the summit, tea and popcorn in the mess tent every evening, the monkeys in the rainforest, even the rain on the second day

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise just shy of the Gilman's Point summit. The surface of Kilimanjaro looked like more like the planet Mars, the porters were singing and you could see the head torches and hear all of the shouts of other climbers further down the mountain. It was genuinely moving and also very strange.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our team leader, Meke, was a really calm, relaxed presence on the trip. He shared all of his wisdom to get us to the top and was a really likeable and decent guy. The proof of his skills is the fact that most 10 out of 13 of our group made it to the top. 'Poly poly'

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take Diamox - it will allow you to enjoy the higher altitudes although you will want to go to the toilet more than usual. Drink plenty of water and take a few packs of energy tablets with you- there aren't many opportunities to eat on the final ascent, so you need something to keep you going. Also make sure you tip the porters generously at the end of the expedition

Reviewed November 2014

Mont Blanc Highlights

Enjoyed different daily walks around Mont Blanc.

Most Inspirational Moment

Snatching views of Mont Blanc-often in cloud!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent-looked after everyone. Suggested substitute walks when necessary.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Perhaps this should be moderate/challenging as it appeared harder than some long treks?

Reviewed November 2014

Photographic Safari

A great experience. Much to be learned from the charismatic and super-charged Paul Goldstein. Darren & Emma managing Bush camp were delightful and extremely efficient. Fantastic driver/guides, excellent food and good company.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing female Cheetah with five cubs over an extended time. This was followed by lioness jumping muddy stream with cubs following suit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Inspirational and fun to be with

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes

Reviewed November 2014

Vietnam Adventure

The trip was an opportunity to experience the full range of differences that this remarkable country has to offer. From the cities of Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh to the outstanding beauty of HaLong, the coast near DaNang and the huge expanse of the Mekong Delta, this was a remarkable and never to be forgotten adventure. There wasn’t a day that went by when I wasn’t thrilled by what I was experiencing. The cycle rides through the country and experiencing the local culture cannot be adequately described other than breath taking. There was so much to see and experience that the time went over so quickly. Eating Vietnamese food in so many different restaurants and a local street market was quite an education. Our group got on remarkably well which added so much to the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cruise in Halong Bay was a real treat, it's so beautiful and the boat very comfortable and clean.The sights and the lovely Vietnamese people were an inspiration for me. Eating a tremendous meal cooked by a Vietnamese family in their home and their children singing to us afterwards is something I'll always remember. Together with the boat ride in the Mekong Delta and overnight stay in the homestay which again was unforgettable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Anh Nguyen, our group leader was excellent. He was attentive , informative and with a great sense of humour. He was instrumental in helping our group gel together. He always went 'that extra mile' to meet our needs and cared for each and everyone of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't take too many clothes as they're cheaper to buy in Vietnam than in the UK. Don't be afraid to try Vietnamese food - it's great.

Reviewed November 2014

Chianti Wine and Walking

Everything was excellent apart from the dinners in the hotel we stayed; these were lacking. Served warm rather than hot and unimaginative considering the rich food traditions of Italy. Breakfast was ok but again lacked choice and variety. Warmth of welcome was great but you cannot eat that! Room ok and bed good and firm.

Most Inspirational Moment

enjoyed it all.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good guide and help was there if/when needed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have your own insurance cover for mobile phone as the Exodus insurance does not cover it.

Reviewed November 2014

walking in andalucia

excellent leader, excellent food and accommodation, my only minor criticism was that walks one and two were too similar (lots of olive groves!)

Most Inspirational Moment

looking down into El Chorro gorge

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alexis was excellent-laid back but at the same time concerned always as to the welfare of the group. He was also very sociable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

relax and enjoy!

Reviewed November 2014

a split trip

My trip to Machu Picchu was with one group and the Galapagos Islands was with another because of an error by the Exodus booking agent. The locations were wonderful and difficult at the same time. Altitude was hard to adjust to. Although I had difficult times on the trip, the locations were wonderful.

Most Inspirational Moment

I was amazed to see that the Galapagos were as forbidding as they are.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I had 2 group leaders. The Peruvian one, Armando, was wishy-washy at best. He told us that he was quitting being a tour guide at the end of his time with us and it showed in his level of commitment and his attitude. My luggage was lost by the airline, Delta. I filed a report with the connecting airline, LAN, and that airline managed to trace it and bring it to Cuzco by Tuesday, but Armando delayed doing anything about it so I didn't get it until Sunday night. We left Cuzco on Monday morning. I had to pressure him often. His attitude was that I could get it on Monday at the airport when we were leaving!!! I hope he made good on his statement that he was quitting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If your guide is like Armando, being polite is non-helpful. It was only when I was angry and pushy that I finally got my luggage back.

Reviewed November 2014

Sicilian Volcanoes

Comprehensive schedule covering the Aoelian Islands and northern Sicily, including some good walks around the volcanoes.

Most Inspirational Moment

Two really: seeing Etna from the plane en route to Catania, and exploring Stromboli town and volcano slopes

Thoughts on Group Leader

Extremely enthusiastic, knowledgeable and good fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The core (non-optional) walks are on the whole on the easy side of moderate, in my view, in terms of duration and degree of difficulty. The optional walks (to upper slopes of Etna and Stromboli) would apparently have fallen more in to the moderate category.

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Reviewed November 2014

Delhi to Kathmandu

This is an ideal trip for those who want to have a taste of India and Nepal and not much time to do it in.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being the first people into the Taj Mahal and having no-one in our photos...and then the place being absolutely rammed 10 minutes later. The amazing Hindu ceremony along the river Ganges at sunset where thousands and thousands of people turned up to worship. Trekking fishtail mountain to see the sunrise. Visiting the amazing Buddist and Hindu Temples... and of course Bang Bang Bollywood film!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vivek was amazing. I have been on 3 exodus trips now and he was the best by far. His years of experience shone through as he took care of restaurant bookings, extra trips and basically anything else we could possibly want (and we wanted a lot!). He was extremely caring and protective (which as a solo female traveler was appreciated) without making us worried and made the time every day to have conversations with each of us. As well as this he joined in on almost all of the optional activities despite probably having done them countless times already and we were all sad to say goodbye at our last meal as a group. He also provided never ending cough sweets to the whole group as we each passed a cold back and forth to each other all trip!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is an intense trip - I was not prepared for exactly how busy and loud India would be and add this to the long days and early starts and it is hard work but just make sure you take the opportunity for some down time when you can get it. It's absolutely worth doing. Practical info- wifi is at every hotel you go to and there's about 3 places you can get laundry done too so don't be tempted to over-pack.

Reviewed November 2014

Walking the Great Wall (TCW)

A very enjoyable trip and a good mixture of culture/history and walking. All done at a nice, comfortable pace that does leave you with some time to do your own things or, otherwise, relax.

Most Inspirational Moment

I'm going to have to be very unoriginal and say that it was seeing The Wall from many different vantage points and in many different states. It really is an extraordinary sight and the amount of work and material that it must have taken to build is truly mind-boggling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was named Jerry and he was excellent (he and "Kevin" - the guide other reviewers refer to - must be in some sort of competition to see who can be the best guide imaginable). He's quite a character and was always full of energy and enthusiasm. He has a talent for spin (turning any (minor) negative into a positive in the blink of an eye) and, definitely, the gift of the gab (LOL!)

Advice for Potential Travellers

(1) As other reviewers have stated, if you like coffee, take some with you (I took 10 of those disposable perc coffee things and I was very glad of them). (2) The sanitary conditions (toilets, bedding, etc.) in some of the "homestays" is pretty poor so I'd recommend taking a sleeping bag liner and pillow case (possibly even a pillow as, on a couple of occasions, the pillow I had seemed to be full of sand (honestly!) or something like that).(3) A tourist visa for China (for this or similar trips) is going to cost you about Â£110 (cost of the visa plus fees to get it processed efficiently and in a reasonable time-frame (i.e. within a few weeks)). The information provided by Exodus did state that visitors from the UK would need a visa but didn't give any indication that the cost would be so high. I had no idea the visa would cost me Â£110 (or anything resembling that) when I booked so the additional expense was an unpleasant surprise. (4) I don't cope with heat very well so, for me, going when I did (i.e. late September into early October) was ideal. I would imagine that going up some of the steeper sections in the mid-summer heat, would be very hard work. (5) If you get the chance, the acrobat show and the kung-fu show (in Beijing) are both well worth seeing.

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