Most Inspirational Moment
The trail was the reason I booked it and I wasn't let down by it. Amazing views
Thoughts on Group Leader
Really good. Very knowledgable, could answer all questions and very patient
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it
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INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA
This was my 1st Exodus trip and I would definatly go on another. The trip was really well organised and I loved every minute of it. There is a lot of travelling, but it's worth it and the treck was an amazing experience. An expensive holiday, with some expensive extras, but the prices on the tickets justify the price Exodus charges. The only negative was probems with the connections onthe way home. For anyone wanting to do the Inca Trail the extras on this trip are really worth the extra time.
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
even if your not an experienced cyclist you’ll be amazed at how much you have covered in miles and thought
Most Inspirational Moment
seeing all the children welcome you to their villages
Thoughts on Group Leader
Al was fantastic he had alot of patience as i tend to linger at the back, i was always taking photographs
Advice for Potential Travellers
don't be put off trying to keep up with the group, you soon catch them up at the next stop and there is always somebody behind you to show you the way
CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka is a country with beautiful scenery, delicious food, lovely weather and friendly people. What better way to see it than by bike? The cycling was just as described, moderate to challenging and the 3 days in the middle of the holiday are certainly on the challenging side and very rewarding as a result.
Most Inspirational Moment
Completing the 100km ride from Kandy to Nuwara Elia up a 2000m climb. As I’m not much of a cyclist it was much longer and steeper than I ever imagined. Also being about 10m away from a wild leopard when we went on the safari. This apparently was a very unusual sight. Also, climbing to the top of Sigiriya Rock. This rewarded us with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Suresh was always very helpful and put our comfort and safety above everything else.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The quality of the hotels we stayed at varied greatly from lovely to rather poor. Also everything seemed to close at 10.30pm, even the bars/restaurants/hotels, so if you want to eat and drink go early or go hungry and thirsty. Not such a bad thing when there are many 6am starts.
WALKING IN MADEIRA
Exactly what was described. Great variety of comfortable walks to all the places you would want to go in a week with a knowledgeable and practical guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
On the first walking day we went out on the Sao Lourenco peninsular. The weather was at its best and the volcanic landscape and the wild Atlantic added up to a breathtaking experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andre was knowledgeable and passionate about his island. He was patient and adaptive changing the itinerary when the weather intervened and spoilt the original plans.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can rain in April (and presumably at other times) so be prepared for cold mountain tops and wet weather. All the nice wine from the supermarkets came with real corks so take a corkscrew!
LAND OF THE TIGER
A truly memorable trip offering the opportunity to see and hear a wide variety of bird and wildlife in three of India’s National Parks. Excellent opportunities to see the main drawcard – tigers!
Most Inspirational Moment
Witnessing a tiger approach a small water hole along a dry river bed and then drinking from it only metres from our jeep. Then followed by a second tiger minutes later! Only 4 or 5 jeeps present making the experience even more magical.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Krishna was an excellent group leader: professional, knowledgeable and patient at all times. He brought so much more to the trip through his knowledge and love of his native country, enriching the tour with details of society, religion and food and drink as well as an incomparable knowledge of bird and wilidlife.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy the experience! It's a privilege to experience these animals at close quarters and worth taking some time away from the frenzy of getting the perfect shot to simply enjoy the presence of the tigers.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
This was my second Exodus trek to EBC. Another brilliant trek, excellent guides and sherpa’s.
Most Inspirational Moment
Actually camping and experiencing EBC with other climbing teams. Summiting Kala Pattar, and Nantkarshang, both over 5100m mountains.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Val Parkinson - what can I say that hasn't been said already? Her enthusiasm for the Himalaya is infectious, Valerie is never to tired or otherwise occupied, to answer questions and talk about her experiences. She clearly cares about the Sherpa staff we had with us, and is clearly very popular with the Nepalese lodge owners, who all know her by name; the three sherpa's - Chewang, Lapka and Yuba were superb, and great company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Lots - go slowly, you will get there; drink plenty of water, at least 4 litres a day. Last time I did this I didn't drink enough and struggled.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
This was was an amazing opportunity to experience such a historic landscape and a privilege to meet such friendly Jordanains with a fantastic sense of humour.
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra exceeded my expectations. I was so pleased that we were able to spend two full days there to marvel at the history and explore the challenging landscape. The site is much bigger than I had realised and you cetainly need sturdy footwear and a lot of energy to get the most from it, but there were suprises round every corner and views to die for!The night in the desert will also stay with me, sleeping out under the stars next to the firepit after a truly amazing meal. Don't forget to take a torch!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khaled was very well-informed about all aspects of his country and answered all our questions with patience and humour. His ability to organise us all without it becoming overbearing, meant that everything ran smoothly and we learned so much.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will be in the sun all day at Petra, so don't forget to wear something very light, possibly with sleeves to protect you. Some necks got very burnt but those who had bought the light white scarves kept cooler and were protected. Whatever you wear, it will be a deep shade of Petra-pink by the end of the day, including your shoes!There seemed to be plenty of sleeping bags and blankets available to borrow at the desert camp, so perhaps a sleeping bag liner would be sufficient to take and cut down on that luggage.For the female travellers, don't take too many changes of clothing for the evening - clean pair of jeans and three or four prettier tops will be plenty. You might need a wrap from time to time but there are plenty of these to buy everywhere.
THE AMALFI COAST
A brilliant mix of walking and culture. The walks were exciting but relatively easy with lots of interest and fantastic scenery to see. We had a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to show us around both Pompei and Herculaneum. We climbed to the summit of Vesuvius and looked into the crater.
Most Inspirational Moment
From a cultural point of view visiting Herculaneum was fantastically interesting for me. The "Walk of the Gods" down to Positano and swimming at the bottom was also thrilling.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group was lucky in that we had a truly exellent leader. I have been on many trips and he was one of the best I have encountered
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read up about Pompei and Herculaneum and Vesuvius beforehand (Wikipedia is a good start).
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
This is the trip for anyone wanting to get away from it all for a few days – no mobile phone signal, no Internet, no pollution in the desert and back to basics!
Most Inspirational Moment
Sleeping under the stars in the desert, after a satisfying dinner sitting round the campfire, and well-deserved after a few hours of walking and scrambling! Spending the days eating, walking and napping when it was too hot to walk around lunchtime. Standing on any three of the Rock Bridges we climbed up to. Walking up to the Monastery in Petra. A Bedouin turning up at the camp with a gigantic keyboard and staging a little party for us.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Danny was a walking history book (in a good way!) and knew everything anyone would ever want to know about Jordan. My favourite were his amazing (and according to him, 100% true) camel stories he told us around the campfire at night.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you have a dust allergy, take lots of tissues and some anti-histamines! Take a few days before or after the trip to go to the Dead Sea - it's really close to Amman and pretty much on the way back from Petra.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
A lifelong dream- totally fulfilled and this was only achieved with the help and support of the exodus staff- they were fantastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many special moments but the feeling of achievement when we reached Everest Base Camp was over whelming. Being so lucky to meet the walking for wounded guys up there at base camp was very inspirational, to see what they have had to overcome made my minor ailments disappear into insignificance. The special people of Nepal - especially the Sherpas I was fortunate to meet - they will all stay dear to me. The owners of the lodges- all so very welcoming(so cleverily chosen by Exodus). My new good and lifelong friends I have met in my group- I was so blessed to walk alongside such lovely people. The colours and the smells of the mountains, the poverty in Kathmandu - everyone still manages a smile.. so many memories to hold dear for my lifetime!
Thoughts on Group Leader
My group Leader Valerie,through her professionalism,expertise and experience made it possible for me to fulfil my life long dream. She was always full of enthusiasm and when things didnt go just right - her calmness shone through. I felt ill about a week into the trip and her kindness and support achieved a rapid recovery when i was fearful I would have to turn back. I owe her and the Sherpa team so much for all of their care and support- from my fear of flying, high suspension bridges to the assistance to overcome my altitude problems- they made my trip possible and I couldnt of wished for a better team.Thank you
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book with Exodus!!! Listen to the Leader- They really do know what they are talking about!