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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers  

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Awesome

So much about Namibia impressed me: the varied landscapes, the friendliness of the people, the great food, the miles and miles of desert, the cleanliness, and of course the big game. The trip is not difficult cycling and is very easy going, which means you have plenty of time to admire the scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many moments I couldn't name a single one, but watching the sunrise from the top of Dune 45, many sunsets enjoying drinks and views, and so many breathtaking views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I simply can't praise Roger enough - he was incredibly enthusiastic, bursting with energy and information, sociable, and attentive to our needs and problems. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and he was always on hand to fix bikes, answer questions and crack jokes. He dealt with any situations calmly and effectively. His support team of Ronney and Freddey were excellent and always on hand to help, cooking up fantastic food, assisting with the bikes and camp duties.

Advice for Potential Travellers

In winter the sun is very strong - most of us got burnt at some point through inattention to detail with the sunblock. You also really don't need to pack much on this trip - you stop at plenty of supermarkets to top up with snacks, wine and anything else. A washing line is handy for drying stuff around the tents. Bring plenty of reading material/music to entertain you during the long hours in the bus and evenings. Binoculars for spotting game are really worthwhile. And do take the time to learn a little bit about the animals and country before you go. While you don't have to do anything around the camp if you don't want to, the support team will always appreciate a little bit of help with packing up tents, washing up and so on. And finally, do listen to the guides - they really do know what they're talking about even if you think you know better.

Wonderful holiday through 3 amazing countries

I had a really wonderful trip cycling through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. It is 3 very interesting countries and the trip had lots of variations. Nicaragua is really untouched so would highly recommend spending a few extra nights here before the start of the trip – to see some more volcanos in the North around León. Costa Rica is the most touristy of the 3 – but very beautiful with a lot of great nature and a good chance to spot some animals. Panama is very interesting and in particular the Panama Canal and the old part of Panama City, which reminded me a lot about Havanna in Cuba.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is hard to choose - but I think one of the highlights for me was definitely to see the Panama Canal and the big ships going through the locks in the Canal. The exhibition centre with the observation deck and the museum in relation to the Canal is a great place to spent some hours.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto was a really nice group leader - with a big passion for his country and Central America. He was also a really good cyclist and very keen on to ensure everyone was having a good time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can get very hot and humid at times so ensure to drink lots of water while cycling. Otherwise just enjoy it - it was not as hard as I thought it was going to be since the distance every day is quite reasonable.

Walking in Mallorca

Super guide, entertaining, experienced, and great information. Accommodation questionable

Most Inspirational Moment

Every walk was awesome and than was down to Edward and his knowledge of the island, of the fauna and flora and of the super views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Awesome

Advice for Potential Travellers

It makes a difference if your fit, and good at walking on rocky paths and up mountains, and lots of them....

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Reply from Exodus

We were sorry to learn that Diane found the accommodation to be questionable. On this tour we spend the first four nights based in Puerto Sóller, where we stay in either Hotel Eden Nord or its sister hotel, Hotel Eden. Both are simple, clean three-star hotels, with swimming pools and are located within easy walking distance of the charming bay, shops and restaurants. For the remaining three nights we stay in Lluc Monastery, a 13th century building set amidst tranquil countryside. We recommend bringing some cards or a good book to while away the evenings in this remote but highly picturesque spot. Jennifer Cox – Trip Manager

Cycling Vietnam

Every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling with the local school kids.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Faultless.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Level of support while cycling is higher than I was expecting. Put all the stuff you might want in a day bag to leave on the coach, you don't need to carry it with you on the bike. A gel saddle cover worked for me and meant I didn't need to spend all day in soggy padded shorts. Get some clothes made in Hoi An. It's a lot of fun.

Cycling Vietnam

Every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling with the local school kids.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Faultless.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Level of support while cycling is higher than I was expecting. Put all the stuff you might want in a day bag to leave on the coach, you don't need to carry it with you on the bike. A gel saddle cover worked for me and meant I didn't need to spend all day in soggy padded shorts. Get some clothes made in Hoi An. It's a lot of fun.

VIETNAM ADVENTURE AOV150307 Depart March 6th 2015

We travelled from Hanoi all the way down to Ho Chi Minh City.
It was a great journey which enabled us the experience different sides of Vietnam.

Most Inspirational Moment

Each day was special! Halong Bay was magic and the overnight train journey to Hue was great fun! Mekong Delta and the homestay was simply amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader (Bien Tran) was great! He provided all the info needed, he was always on time and followed the trip schedule. He was providing very useful info about the daily life in Vietnam and about the history of his country. ... last but not least, he was so funny and made the group bond so quickly!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Everything is really well organised and you have some free time as well to do your own things. Just remember to "go with the flow" and enjoy!

A fantastic country

A whirlwind tour of an engaging and fascinating country. The pace and variety means that you are constantly seeing and experiencing new sights and sensations. This is a well constructed tour that takes in many of the key experiences of this wonderful country. It would be impossible to see so much if you were travelling independently.

Most Inspirational Moment

The two half day cycle trips were the best bit of the whole trip. We have many other memories like sea kayaking in Ha Long Bay, boating and walking through the Mekong delta, chatting to the local guide at My Son, the grime and noise of Hanoi to the quiet and cleanliness of Hoi An.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thanh Vo is unfailingly smiling, chatty and informative and made sure that everything ran like clockwork for our tour. Nothing is too much trouble for him. He is lovely guy and an excellent frontman for Exodus in Vietnam.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you do the bike rides, the homestead meal in Hue and the cook school in Hoi An.

Amazing

Definitely one of the best holidays I have ever been on. Amazing wildlife, fantastic guides, good hotels and even the weather gods were on our side (3 minutes rain on the bike was the only time we got wet :-)). The cycling starts off very easy in the first few days but then gets more challenging when entering Costa Rica.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the first sloth, sitting on a tree branch, clinging to the tree trunk and sleepily smiling into my camera.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Janielle was the first female tour guide I had on an Exodus trip and she was the best guide I ever had. She never got stressed about anything, expected to have to tell things several times, is very knowledgeable and very organised. I don't think we would have ever managed to get some food or for that matter pay for it without her organisational talents ;-).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Start a diary on day one. There is so much to do and see that after a few days you cannot even remember what the first hotel was like. Oh, and take a big memory card as you will want to take lots of pictures :-).

Fantastic Holiday

I booked this holiday right at the last minute and was nervous that I had made the right decision – I am so glad I did! This was my first cycling holiday and the first time I had been on a bike in 5 years. It was tough but great fun.
The whole holiday was organised to perfection from start to finish.
Great to meet new people and experience Vietnam on 2 wheels.
Vietnam was beautiful and the people so friendly.
I would recommend this holiday to anyone – I wish I could go again tomorrow!

Most Inspirational Moment

Aside from the great company, beautiful country and people, it was amazing to see a country that had been through so much in recent history and, although not wanting to forget the past, looking forward to their future with no bitterness of past events.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mot Hai Ba .....Yoh! "oi choy oi" Long was great fun, full of knowledge and nothing was too much trouble

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although I hadn't been on a bike in 5 years, I wish I had done some practise. Not for fitness reasons but my backside was oh so sore for a few days!

Fantastic Holiday

I booked this holiday right at the last minute and was nervous that I had made the right decision – I am so glad I did! This was my first cycling holiday and the first time I had been on a bike in 5 years. It was tough but great fun.
The whole holiday was organised to perfection from start to finish.
Great to meet new people and experience Vietnam on 2 wheels.
Vietnam was beautiful and the people so friendly.
I would recommend this holiday to anyone – I wish I could go again tomorrow!

Most Inspirational Moment

Aside from the great company, beautiful country and people, it was amazing to see a country that had been through so much in recent history and, although not wanting to forget the past, looking forward to their future with no bitterness of past events.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mot Hai Ba .....Yoh! "oi choy oi" Long was great fun, full of knowledge and nothing was too much trouble

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although I hadn't been on a bike in 5 years, I wish I had done some practise. Not for fitness reasons but my backside was oh so sore for a few days!