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4.7 out of 5

Gérard Robert

Reviewed July 2014

Land of tiger

This pass march trip in India with Exodus wa our second trip in 6 months in India to see the tigers. And it was magical, and both time our guides where doing every thing ine their control to give us a experience we will remind for ever

Most Inspirational Moment

To see that female tiger in Bandhavgarh Park in a water pound for almost an hour. And in the three parks Pench, Khana & Bandahvgarh where unique place to visit, but most important for me was the contact with local peoples at the resort, in the parks also in the villages near those parks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was a great guide, i was looking after us all the time to make sure the trip was a unforgettable trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a wildlife trip so be open mind to any oportunity you may encounter. And enjoy the contact with Indian peoples and natures

Arthur Norton

Reviewed July 2014

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

A huge amount to see and experience, from museum in Amman with 400,000 year old flint tools and Dead Sea scrolls to as good Roman remains in the vicinity as there are in Rome (where we went a few months before). Trips out from Amman not too long and plenty to see, explore and experience. Quite sobering to see the Golan Heights and later in the trip a Syrian refugee camp in the desert. Travelling south to see the St John the Baptist baptism site and nearly touch Israel across the Jordan, arranged as an extra by our very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Ali. ‘Sinking’ in the Dead Sea at the beach of our 5* upgrade hotel, plus another addition by Ali of a late afternoon visit to Little Petra. Two days of heat in Petra, setting off early for the climb to the Monastry with the shade temperature of 32C at 0715. Found remains of the oldest purpose built Christian church in the world in Aqaba; not to mention crusader castles, the ‘Promised Land’ lost in the haze, Madaba where we would have liked a bit more time to wander and Wadi Rum. Food different and very good all the way and all the Jordanians we met were very friendly. A diverse and very friendly group made this and excellent trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Monastry at Petra and Al Karak castle with its history, plus an unscheduled visit to a local bakers as a request to see bread being made and to buy some local produce.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ali was always alert to the individual needs of the group and was very willing to arrange what we wanted to do. He was very clear on the schedule and made sure everyone had understood what was happening. He was always approachable and gave us some good insights into the culture of the country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try and keep with the history as it puts all the different sites you visit into context.

Liam Curran

Reviewed July 2014

Cycling from Split to Dubrovnik

Some short / medium distance cycling, up and down hills, surrounded by stunning scenery during the day with wonderful sightseeing, food and drink in the evening.

Most Inspirational Moment

Dubrovnik old town is a stunning place to end the trip and there were loads of pretty villages/towns on the way there. Two places that stood out in particular were Hvar and Korcula. Then of course there is the absolutely amazing coast line in-between. Oh and yes the speed boat to Mljet island and cycling around the lakes. Basically every day was great!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ana was fantastic. She was very friendly and chatty; she knew lots of great places to eat and was really enthusiastic and passionate about her country. One of the best Exodus leaders I’ve met.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst the cycling in relatively short each day it is quite steep in places both going up and down hill. Get some practice in! Once you’re at the top of the hill you’ll realise it’s all worth it when you see the amazing views.

Robert Selby

Reviewed July 2014

Essential Peru June 2014

An excellent holiday, well organised, great venues and good company. Recommended to anyone else who wants to see the essential Peru.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to say what was the most inspirational moment of the trip - there were so many. Looking out from a Cessna over the Nasca Lines, the first site of Machu Piccha, Lake Titicaca at sunset, the Flight of the Condors. Impossible to choose but future travellers, you will be inspired.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I have been on a number of guide-hosted trips before but this was the first one with Exodus. I can honestly say that our leader Aleks was the best I have ever come across. Nothing was too much trouble, any issues that came up were professionally and promptly dealt with and his recommendations (both trips and eating venues) were always spot on. 10 out of 10 without a doubt.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Relax and enjoy! You do need to be aware that there will be people trying to sell you things everywhere you go (even at the top of Amantari Island) but nowhere near as bad as Egypt. A polite refusal will normally do the trick and take notice of the advice of your guide as he will let you know the possible pitfalls of buying in some areas and where it is good to buy. The holiday fact sheets warn you of long coach journeys but these are broken by visits to interesting sites and viewpoints with regular food and toilet stops.

James Simmie

Reviewed July 2014

cycling Greece

Great trip. Cycling quite challenging but scenery was spectacular. Guide was delightful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Most Inspirational Moment

We were invited into a family's house for coffee and juice in a little village in the middle of nowhere.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Delightful

Advice for Potential Travellers

Terrific way to see some of the real Greece

Iain Stewart

Reviewed July 2014

Iain, Glasgow

I went on the Picos de Europa trip during the first week of June 2014. On day 1 we were driven to the hotel and pretty much left to our own devices. Then over the next 6 days we had 5 days of trekking with 1 day off in-between for R&R. The walking was challenging but there were no technical difficulties and everyone completed the walks. The scenery every was stunning and we were pretty lucky with the weather. This is apparently the wettest bit of Spain and it did rain on 2 of the 8 days but on every other day it was warm and sunny with excellent visibility. Temperatures generally low 20s C. Warm but not uncomfortable. The hotel is pleasant with very friendly staff and the food is excellent. The hotel bar is good value,, however but there are a number of good bars and restaurants (and touristy shops) in the town of Arenas.

Most Inspirational Moment

The mountain walks very rewarding but for sheer drama it would be hard to beat the Cares Gorge walk. We started on a fairly misty morning so you do not really get a sense of how deep the gorge is. Then as the day progressed the cloud lifted we saw all the cliffs and mountain peaks. The walk itself starts off fairly steeply but this only lasts about 30 minutes and then the rest of the walk is fairly gradual on a good quality mining path. At the top of the gorge is a village where you can have lunch at a café and re-stock. This is by far the longest walk you do and it can get very warm in the gorge but take your time and plenty of water and you will enjoy it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Alvaro was excellent. He is local to the area and not only is he familiar with the routes, he was able to share his considerable knowledge about . It really adds to the general experience. He set a reasonable pace for the group and if we were allowed to go on ourselves he always identified clear points to stop to allow others to catch up.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a good hat and plenty of sun cream as shade is limited and the sun can be strong. On some of the walks there are streams where you can safely drink the water but always check with the guide. I took about 2-2.5 litres a day on the walks.

Rita Burrai

Reviewed July 2014

Amazing Andalucia!

A surprisingly wonderful experience shared with a very friendly group of people and fantastic guide. The accommodation was set in a superb location and surrounding. The Farmhouse was very well kept and the food and service of very good standard.

Most Inspirational Moment

We loved visiting Ronda and Seville - great addition to our hiking!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was very knowledgeable, professional, enthusiastic, friendly and caring. An example to anyone that wants to become a holiday guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We thoroughly recommend the location if you want to be closed to nature and keep active.

Rosanne Broome

Reviewed July 2014

Imperial china and Yangtze cruise

An amazing trip, non stop wow factor. It was everything I thought it would be. The tour leader was excellent and looked after us really well dealing with all our needs along the way. The itinerary was hectic but enabled us to cover a lot of ground can’t recommend it enough.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army. Had the wow factor big time and hard to take it all in.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great lady very helpful, friendly and knowledgable, lucky to have her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel light and don't expect china to be like home, be open to experiences and enjoy enjoy !!!

Sophie Winkler

Reviewed July 2014

Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian coast

This was my tenth trip with Exodus and easily one of the best. I could not fault any part of the holiday – it was a wonderful week away and I would thoroughly recommend this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our 2 city guides (in Split and Dubrovnik) were both outstanding and really highlighted the best parts of the cities, as well as being humorous, knowledgeable and interesting. The scenery was stunning everywhere and the food was absolutely sublime. We certainly ate well on this trip and, actually, this has definitely been my best Exodus trip in terms of food!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was Marija Serdar and she was absolutely excellent-again, one of the best leaders I have had with Exodus. Marija was extremely welcoming, friendly, helpful, easy to talk to, organised and always kept us well informed. Unfortunately, my luggage got lost en route and was not reunited with me until the day before we came home. Marija dealt with all of the calls to Croatia Airlines and the airport in Split to try and locate my bag-I did not have to do anything at all. She also made sure I had everything I needed while my luggage was missing, offering me the loan of some of her clothes as well. Marija took us to some wonderful places to eat-she just seemed to know all of the best places to go to. Any group that has Marija as their guide will be extremely lucky indeed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Previous reviews have mentioned the need for walking boots on the walks-I actually found trail shoes to be completely adequate. I suppose it depends whether you like to have ankle support or not. We did have rain on one day so it is definitely worth packing a light waterproof just in case. There is a reasonable amount of walking and moving around on this trip (thank goodness, considering all of the food we ate!!) so a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is needed.

Catherine Johnson

Reviewed July 2014

Excellent trip with well supported camping

This is an excellent trip with well supported camping and some pretty incredible scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were some really amazing days walking up to high passes with some optional peak ascents for those that wanted to do a little more. Looking down from 2700m onto peaks shrouded in cloud was pretty good!

Thoughts on Group Leader

John put in a lot of effort to make sure everyone got what they wanted out of the trip - which was different for everybody. He was always helpful and willing to answer questions, give advice etc. Gave a few laughs along the way as well. Graham and Charlotte did an excellent job in providing the camp support. Graham's meals were a definite highlight (and much better than we ate onthe local restaurants nights) and he was really good at providing anything people particularly wanted and catering to everyones needs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you prepare for all weather conditions. We had quite a lot of rain and it could be cold at night, but equally I think it could be really warm and sunny every day. There are some really tough descents so I would suggest walking poles are a must.

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