Most Inspirational Moment
Riding along the ocean, learning some Portuguese history.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ricardo was very personable and available.
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Lisbon to Algarve Ride
Great trip leaders- Ricardo, Luis, and Vitor. Interesting mix of road and off road. Great places to stay and wonderful food.
Lisbon to Algarve Ride
Very enjoyable – a great team. There were one or two problems as this was the first time that trip ran, but the ground team sorted them out.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling along the Atlantic cliffs. Your guides were great
Thoughts on Group Leader
Always friendly, polite and professional, well organised, knowledgeable and adaptable. Passionate about what he did and the country he was showing to us. Good at teaching bike tricks. Very inclusive of all clients needs. He had a couple of awkward clients to deal with and demonstrated much more patience than I would have. Maintained a good sense of humour and a passion for good food
Borneo Wildlife Discoverer Trip
Really enjoyed the trip. It was very expensive but was worth it for all the wildlife seen. Saw Orangutans, proboscis monkeys, other monkeys and bats and lots of birds and insects. Really enjoyed Bako National Park, Mulu, the snorkelling, Sepilok and Danum Valley. The accommodation overall was good but the food was amazing at Danum Valley (Borneo Rainforest Lodge) which made up for the food at Kinabatangan which a bit plain. The trip was the correct length as well, wouldn’t want it any shorter.
Most Inspirational Moment
Really enjoyed Danum Valley after a difficult walk with the humidity seeing orangutans close up. Also really enjoyed the snorkelling and got my confidence back after a bad experience on another holiday.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roni was a good leader, very organised and he coped very well when one of our group had a fall. Everything was organised properly and I felt he really enjoyed his job.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is a busy trip and you don't get much free time but really thought I got my monies worth. Leeches weren't as bad as I thought, luckily only got 1 bite that I know of and I didn't buy the leech socks.
A Most Varied and Inspiring Adventure
Like many other previous reviews have already stated, this trip covered so many different experiences-lots of wildlife from elephants, big cats, whales, many antelope species, birds, reptiles and insects. Also stunning scenery including mountains,fynbos vegetation,semi-desert and the wild cape coast as well as the interesting and varied city life of Cape Town itself.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many inspirational moments making it difficult to highlight just one. The optional Schotia Game Drive, the walks at the Tsitsikama National park and others, visiting Robben Island and an optional visit to the Langa township which we were able to do as we stayed on in Cape Town for an extra 2 nights, Also being able to get to the top of Table Mountain on the only day that it was clear enough to do so.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tallis was superb in every way. His organisation and knowledge of all things South African and his sharp sense of humour made the trip full of so many different experiences. We have been on many Exodus trips and he is certainly one of the best leaders we have had.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A highly recommended trip, especially if it is a first time visit to South Africa. I would certainly recommend trying to do a township tour when in Cape Town as it gives a wider experience of the lives of people in and around the city. The City Lodge Hotel booked our trip for us which was a morning tour.
Mixed Experience
Overall this was a good trip. The walks were well led and the historical aspect interesting
Most Inspirational Moment
The hike to Maglic Mountain and the guided tour of Mostar
Thoughts on Group Leader
Saudin was a really wonderful leader. He was attentive to the needs of the group and everyone warmed to him. He managed a very mixed ability very well and was very safety conscious. I would highly recommend Saudin as a leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The hotels in this area do not always meet the standards of European hotels, however once you can accept this then they are fine for a night or two.
Tuscany September 2023
Having completed seven previous Exodus walking holidays, we had high hopes for our eighth. We were not disappointed as this trip was the best we have been on so far. The area we walked in was beautiful and quiet, full of views, forests, mountains and history. We stayed at Braccicorti, a characterful farmhouse where we were well looked after by the family. The food was local, fresh and really well cooked and presented and something of a highlight in itself. The walking is moderately hard, but very rewarding. Very quiet tracks and panoramic views from the mountains. As usual, the group were like minded individuals and on this trip everyone gelled and got on really well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Several great peaks stay in the memory but if we had to select one moment, it would be looking through the arch of the Monte Ferrato framing the countryside way below.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara (and her dog Elvis) was excellent. She made every effort to give everyone in the group the best possible holiday and was an experienced and highly competent leader. We have always had good leaders on Exodus trips, but Sara is one of the very best.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Not the easiest level 3 we have done but the rewards are well worth the efforts. Get as fit as you can to get the best out of the holiday, and don’t expect too much downtime at the end of the day. Paths are rocky in parts, so good boots are a benefit alongside all the usual walking gear.
Nile Cruise & Aswan - Premium Adventure
The ease of travel and tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable.
Most Inspirational Moment
Pyramids, 5* Hotels, Travel Guide Knowledge & Friendliness & Temples.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and great sense of humour.
Portugal: Walking & Wine - Premium
Very knowledgeable trip leader. She took great care of us.
Most Inspirational Moment
The dinner at the restaurant in that way out place. Picnic lunches. The hike through the forest. The lunch at the winery on day 2. Swimming in the pools. The stars and the sunrise on the first night.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lina is a fantastic group leader. So knowledgeable of everything.
TRIP REVIEW
Very well planned trip with good logistics.
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra and Wadi Rum.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes. The heat is very fatiguing with this itinery. The trip rating value does not reflect this.
A packed week of food and culture
It’s incredible the amount of activities and experiences that this trip packs in. It’s pretty full on. But extremely interesting and rewarding, in terms of the amount you learn about Sicily… especially its food and culture.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our tour leader, Alessio, made the trip. But the nights in Palermo and Ragusa were the best. As those cities were most interesting. Along with the vineyard visit on Etna. All the visits to the produce makers (olive oil, cheese, wine) never felt like merely a sales exercise. There was no hard sell. But all were interesting. And delicious in terms of sampling. The mix of accommodation types was really good.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alessio was brilliant at making sure everyone was enjoying themselves. You felt in very capable hands. We didn't have any dramas on our tour but I'm sure he would be excellent at sorting anything out if required. His local knowledge, as a Sicilian himself, and enthusiasm for the food and culture of Sicily is incredible. He can talk (!)but always in an interesting and sometimes amusing way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't do this trip if you just want to sit on the beach or by the pool. You won't get much chance of that. Our group were almost all 50 years plus. There aren't any onerous levels of exercise involved but you do need to be able to manage a certain amount of walking. I would suggest that doing this in the spring or autumn is best to avoid the intense heat. But it did feel a bit end of season'ish in late September.