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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

China is an amazing place to visit. We got to see the contrast between the new bustling city life and the traditional farms, along with all the iconic images of China.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Great Wall of China takes your breath away. Just outside Beijing, the wall is crowded with tourists. Our trip took us about 3 hours outside Beijing to a section of the wall where you could look in both directions at the Wall snaking its way along the mountain tops without seeing any one walking on it. I'd love to go back when all the autumn colours are out - I bet it is even more beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Emma, was great fun although she did get lost a few times. She was well informed and good to be around.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This holiday is rated as leisurely to moderate. It is hard work with its almost constant travelling. Pack as light as you can as you will be carrying your cases up and down a lot of stairs. I found there were some activities that sounded really good but that I was not fit enough to do, like a 16 mile bike ride in Yangshuo. But with a really good group and some creative thinking, it is possible to join in - it is easy to hire tandem cycles or electric cycles. Don't settle for being left out of things. With a bit of imagination and support from your fellow travellers, you should be able to do just about everything.

Reviewed January 2013

MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB

Amazing trip with the right mixture of adventure, countryside, and citylife.

Most Inspirational Moment

Mt Ouanakrim - an exhilarating climb and great views in blazing sunshine from the summit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hasan has a great personality, always knowledgable and friendly and good looking too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's freezing cold in the gite and in the refuge. Take a good sleeping back and a down jacket.Also cards or a book are good entertainment in the evening.

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

Hotel clean and comfortable, plenty of hearty filling food. Excellent tour leader – Christine – searched out imaginative little treats for us. Bomerano a bit too far off the beaten track though & not much atmosphere in either hotel or village, so evenings rather dull. Would go again for the walks, but probably not in November!

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Herculaneum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good. Brilliantly organised and well-informed, while appearing very low-key and relaxed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

November may not be the best month to go.

Reviewed January 2013

EVEREST BASE CAMP

Amazing eventful trip, beautiful country

Most Inspirational Moment

Finally getting to the top of Kala Pattar

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was very friendly

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have insurance, on our trip two people were airlifted off the mountain

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A fascinating trip, hard work but worth it. Guide was excellent and Jordan itself is an exceptional country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing where Moses stood to first see the Promised Land and looking out over the Westbank, the Dead Sea and the historic lands beyond.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good, a wealth of knowledge and went out of his way to make the trip special for all of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take lots of high factor sun screen!

Reviewed January 2013

An Unforgettable Experience

A truly amazing and unforgettable experience with an abundance of variety – the breathtaking beauty and tranquility of the countryside in the off-the-beaten-track areas we walked, the splendour of tombs and museums visited, the multitude of attractions to be enjoyed in Beijing and Xian and all the while expeiencing incredible hospitality from our hosts and our enthusiastic, informative, and attentive guide, Kevin.

Most Inspirational Moment

When trekking to Jinshanling, we descended from the Wall to bypass a military area and walked through a forest area and then along a narrow pass through cornfields, corn towering over our heads on either side, not a sound to be heard, beautiful sunshine in early September - a total 'get away from the pressures of life' experience!The first breathtaking sight of the Terracotta Warriors when you walk into Pit 1 - the sheer scale of it!Cycling along the top of the city wall in Xian at sunset.Every meal - truly fantastic food, from the homestays to the Mongolian hotpot restaurant in Xian.

Thoughts on Group Leader

There is none better than Kevin - if Carlesberg made group leaders........!He could not do enough for our group from the initial meeting at the airport on arrival to the final goodbye. He was informative, attentive far beyond the call of duty and boundlessly enthusiastic. He provided a wonderful insight into Chinese life and culture which enriched the trip greatly, made wonderful food choices for us and always with a smile on his face - and... he even 'got' our Irish humour! - our group of 11 had endless laughs and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

September was a perfect time to visit - two whole weeks with not a drop of rain, balmy temperatures perfect for walking, no need for sleeping bags or additional warm clothing.Keep your camera close at hand - endless opportunities which will become your fabulous memories.Practice squating in advance (for those toilets) - its easier in walking boots! Leave some free space in the bag going out - for all that 'designer' gear you won't be able to resist in the markets, bargains abound and lots of fun to be had haggling.

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

First (but not last!) cycling holiday and WOW ! what a way to see a country. I have wanted to go to Vietnam for nearly 2o years and discovering Exodus allowed be to discover the whole of this beautiful country, meet some fantastic people whilst challenging my fitness and cycling skills. From start to finish, this trip was well thought through, the local support excellent and the country and people simply wonderful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots and lots of things, the scenery of the country is just amazing. I guess the hardest day cycling was doing 70km uphill (took us 7 hours), knowing that you were about to do that was a bit foreboding, but eveyone supported everyone else and the motivated that came from all of the group kept us all going. Getting to the top and seeing the view down was pretty awesome. Freewheeling the 30km downhill was pretty amazing too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was superb, very information, great sense of humour, kept us all motovated and amused throughout our stay.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take part in everything, stop and take pictures with the locals (they are very friendly). We saved al the toothbrushes etc that were put in our hotels along the way and gave them out in one of the poorest areas, the kids and parents alike were delighted.

Reviewed January 2013

SNOWSHOEING IN FINLAND

A fantastic trip, wonderful experiences, great food and great people.

Most Inspirational Moment

At least three inspirational moments: 1) Seeing a fantastic show of Northern Lights night after night.2) Spending a morning driving a husky sledge and then snowshoeing in the wonderful Riisitunturi National Park in the aftrenoon.3) Driving a skidoo through the Finnish wilderness.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Meiju was a wonderful leader; friendly, knowledgeable and always with a smile on her face.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Exodus provide all the cold weather gear you need, so you can pack light. Make sure you do both the husky and skidoo "optionals". They are both great.

Reviewed January 2013

ANTARCTIC EXPLORER

An excellent and informative introduction to Antarctica. You could not wish for a better trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Icebergs, stunning beauty and serenity

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very well informed, and a good attention to bio-security

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the pre-trip advice carefully, bring sufficient drink to avoid steep on board prices.

Reviewed January 2013

GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE CRUISE

The cruise we went on was March 2012,it was a once in a life time holiday.Wonderful memories and I would advise any one who is thinking of going to just do it.I went with my husband and we had planned to go for a couple of years.We very much wanted to see as many islands as possible and of course wildlife.What a fantastic trip we had and found it difficult to fault anything about the holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was inspirational and I find it difficult to say what was the most inspirational moment.Even after all these months I can remember lots of wonderful images .Both my self and husband read all the reviews written from fellow travellers and we identified all the points.The Cachalote was fantastic ,we had a wonderful crew and fellow passengers,which is a key factor on this type of holiday. The wild life experience ,on the land and in the sea exceeded all our expectations,swimming with those turtles,sharks and seeing the rays glide past was unreal .The playful sea lions just seem to be there for the sheer love of folks. Snorkelling is a must we had not done it before,such a wonderful feeling once you get the hang of it. Every island had different surprise's to offer,well worth the walks and climbs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader in Quito was excellent and gave us lots of advice.As a group we did the suggested itinerary and that worked very well and we saw lots .See other reviews from travellers who went on this holiday in March2012. The Group leader in the Galapagos was excellent ,the information she provided was of a very high standard.The briefings each day were brilliant,I would advise travellers to take a photo each day of the briefing board for your future travel log.The Group leader was very realistic and offered sensible advice throughout the trip.We found if you listened and followed instructions you would get more out of the holiday. Just master that getting on and off Cachalote and the islands/beaches on to the zodiac and you will be fine. Crew members were also an excellent source of information and always ready to be of assistance.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do your research read the notes provided,ensure this is the holiday for you.Boat can be bit rough at times, however you do get use to it.This is not a relaxing holiday remember it is an adventure.Cabins are small you do need to be organised, but it is Great! we would advise any one to go. If possible watch the BBC Richard Attenborough films before you go....and yes it is just like that in real life. We took our own snorkelling gear and thought that was a good idea,although there is enough on board. My view is that I would have liked my own shortie wet suit.

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