Most Inspirational Moment
The gorge walk
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knowledgeable, easy to get on with and accommodating.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely go to Orgolosi and the Mask museum. Should be included
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Walking in Sardinia excellent mix of history
Fab mix of history, scenery, walking in this stunning country.
An excellent week in Dalmatia
An excellent island hopping tour of Hvar and Korcula with stunning scenery and good food with a great bunch of fellow travellers
Most Inspirational Moment
The view of Korcula town on the coast with the sea and mountains behind was a great picture I will remember, even better than the view of Dubrovnik from the fortress
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mario knew lots of informaton and shared this to give us background details of the areas we were cycling and travelling through
Advice for Potential Travellers
The mountain bikes with half suspension seemed heavy and more than required... until we hit the gravel tracks on Hvar and through the vineyards when they were definitely needed. The pace suited everyone.
Walking, history and culture combined
This was our first trip with Exodus. The group was very welcoming and we were met by the guide at the airport. The initial briefing was comprehensive and there was a daily brief which helped us know what was happening each day. The weather was superb – 30C most days. The scenery is pretty dry by late September so perhaps not as lush as at other times in the year. The accommodation was spacious. The hotel has a very pleasant outdoor bar area where we could gather in the evening and the hotel staff were pleasant and attentive. The evening meals were excellent and great value and portions (very) generous. The local restaurants were of a high standard. The guide was excellent – knowledgeable, attentive and endlessly patient. The itinerary was a good mixture of historical sights and walking on trails and we learned about local history and culture. There plenty of stunning photo opportunities. Overall an excellent trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
A great experience
It’s incredible that you can cycle along the coast from Porto to Obidos on mostly cycle paths. The views are great for the most part. It’s a shame about the destruction of the once beautiful pine forest by fire. The 5 km hill on the 3rd day was quite a challenge and several experienced cyclists in our group felt that this trip should be rated higher than it is. (There were a few other challenging hills in subsequent days). Our group always had the opportunity to ride in the van and e-bikes were available for an extra charge. Breakfasts and lunches were very good. Our van driver put on wonderful picnic spreads for us. All in all this is a great trip with a reasonable length of 5 days cycling. I felt most of us were ‘done’ by day 5. If you can add some days on at the beginning/end to relax and enjoy Portugal.
Most Inspirational Moment
After the 5 km hill we had a beautiful view overlooking the countryside and fun hills to coast down afterwards.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I thought Rita did a good job for the most part. She slipped up a few times by not telling us the correct kilometres to ride when we would set out on our own as she had to stay back with slower cyclists and that led to some confusion. Joao was fantastic. He works so hard yet makes it look easy. He was always very cheerful and has a very kind aura about him. His english is perfect. I think he would be a huge asset to your company if you put him in charge of the tours.
September in Provence
A great blend of (mostly) gentle hiking and wonderful Provencal towns led by an exceptional guide. So glad Exodus offered this walk again after a 2-year, COVID-inspired hiatus.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking along the Verdon Gorge--high cliffs with amazing blue-green water below.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Isabelle was amazing. She brought the personal knowledge and insight that only someone who lives in this department (Alpes de Haute Provence) could provide. She knows about nature and geology and art and history and food and contemporary issues. We ran into people she knows. Because of her we were invited into the 16th century home of a Frenchman who provides studio space to artists in residence. She shared figs plucked that morning from her own fig tree and offered us local pastries. She is warm and friendly and able to easily connect with everyone in the group. So many Exodus group leaders are impressive. Isabelle ranks among the top.
Advice for Potential Travellers
While most of the walking is indeed a Level 2, there are a few steep ascents/descents, so poles can be helpful for some.
Title is fine
We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. The bikes provided for us were of a good quality. The route was varied with lovely landscapes. The leader ensured that we stayed together as a group whilst on the bikes so that we felt safe at all times.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our guide, Michele, new Venice very well and was able to avoid the crowds and show us parts of the city that we would not otherwise see. Other highlights were swimming in Lake Caldaro and Lake Garda.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele was excellent. He was knowledgeable, kept us safe, and went above and beyond what was necessary to ensure that we had an excellent time.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do check that you are able to cycle the distances and do follow the training programme that Exodus provides. Accept that you may have to visit some of the towns again to fully appreciate their history and culture.
Borneo and Beyond Sept 22
Some great moments but also didn’t think at times Exodus lived up to their past high standards. Too much travelling by road which was bone crunching at times, partly due to road conditions and partly due to the vehicles used. I felt that the Cameron Highlands could have been avoided and more time spent in Borneo (Trip was BORNEO and beyond).
Most Inspirational Moment
Summitting Mt Kinabalu, a very tough climb, even in the good conditions we had.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two leaders, Wye who was fantastic and really gelled with the team. She was very knowledgeable and really helped make the Malaysian part of the holiday great fun. Jeffery seemed very nervous and unsure at times but was helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This should be a "Challenging" holiday rather than moderate / challenging. The heat and humidity really makes it tough at times and having an unfit member in the team slowed it down a lot for everyone else. Attendees should definitely be fit and do a lot of waking in UK beforehand, something our slow member said she hadn't done. Sepilok Jungle resort is basic, even though we were upgraded to superior rooms.
Reply from Exodus
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, Steve, and particularly for sharing such positive feedback about our local team. On the other hand, we were sorry that you felt the trip was more challenging than you had expected. As I am sure you appreciate, activity levels are inherently subjective, but we do endeavour to describe each trip as accurately as possible, and we are always open to suggestions to amend our guidance should we be made aware of clients feeling a particular trip’s activity level should be changed; we will, therefore, bare your comments in mind ahead of next season’s departures. We are further apologetic that you felt this trip featured too much overland travel, on poor roads, in an unsuitable vehicle, as I can appreciate this would have been uncomfortable. This is the first time we have received feedback of this nature since we restarted trips to this part of South-East Asia, but we are aware that roads may have deteriorated during the pandemic when they were not being used as much. We will continue to closely monitor the feedback we receive on this topic going forward and, should this become a common theme, we will consider an alternative vehicle or different routes. We hope this shows that we are willing to make changes where we feel they can improve a trip, although we remain regretful that your experience was not so positive.
Kelly Reid, Product Manager
Inca Trail, Nazca and Titicaca
A great trip, really well organised.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at The Sun Gate at the end of The Inca Trail.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Holger was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable, looked after us really well and was really friendly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Peru although dollars are needed to pay for excursions, tips and souvenirs.
Borneo and Beyond Sept 22
Some great moments but also didn’t think at times Exodus lived up to their past high standards. Too much travelling by road which was bone crunching at times, partly due to road conditions and partly due to the vehicles used. I felt that the Cameron Highlands could have been avoided and more time spent in Borneo (Trip was BORNEO and beyond).
Most Inspirational Moment
Summitting Mt Kinabalu, a very tough climb, even in the good conditions we had.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two leaders, Wye who was fantastic and really gelled with the team. She was very knowledgeable and really helped make the Malaysian part of the holiday great fun. Jeffery seemed very nervous and unsure at times but was helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This should be a "Challenging" holiday rather than moderate / challenging. The heat and humidity really makes it tough at times and having an unfit member in the team slowed it down a lot for everyone else. Attendees should definitely be fit and do a lot of waking in UK beforehand, something our slow member said she hadn't done. Sepilok Jungle resort is basic, even though we were upgraded to superior rooms.
Wild Carpathian Mountains Walking & Bears
The trip content is very varied and if you love wildlife, wildflowers and fungi this is a great trip. Wild European Brown bear watching in the forest and the bear sanctuary was brilliant. Local hikes in the rugged countryside- Barza valley; Coja, Pestera and Postavarul nature reserve were wonderful. Brasov and Bran castle visits were informative and took you back to the past.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching wild European Brown bears in their natural surroundings and visiting bears at Europe's largest brown bear sanctuary- learning about how many suffered from conditions in captivity was quite emotional. We found several fire salamanders, a Common European viper (Adder), European firebugs and many species of fungi. I also spotted a Lesser Spotted Eagle, Black Redstarts, Chiffchaff, Ravens, Wood Sandpiper, Caspian gull, Little Stint, Black Stork and a Green as well as a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thomas was a very friendly, organised and flexible leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You can pay for your drinks and bear hide in £s or Euro at Villa Hermani. Change your money in Brasov's exchange shops as the rate is so much better than at home and in the airport. Take binoculars for bears and birds. Learn about your camera settings. A sandwich box is useful. I took my own travel kettle and tea bags to make my own drinks. If you love wildlife, wildflowers and fungi this is a great trip. Wildflowers are best earlier in the year (May-June-August).