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Disappointing cycling

I chose this tour with a clear focus on the cycling experience. I was hoping to take in memorable scenery, ride comfortably at a natural pace and enjoy the route. Unfortunately, the trip fell short of these expectations in a few key areas.
First, the routes through rural sections were very uninspiring, with views dominated by agricultural plastic greenhouses, alongside prolific litter and fly-tipping along the roads.
Second, the group pacing felt restrictive. For large sections, we had to ride in single-file behind the tour guide due to being on main roads with a large volume of traffic. The pace was often very slow and I felt unable to ride at my own speed, which made it difficult to catch a breeze or fully enjoy the ride.
Finally, a warning to those who don’t like intense heat – don’t book at the beginning of September! The heat on our trip was extreme, with daily temperatures all week of around 34C. A number of riders struggled significantly with heat exhaustion and in my view, this period is simply too hot for an enjoyable cycling trip. I don’t know if it was a direct consequence of the heat, but we had multiple pit-stops en route for water and to rest. I found this so disruptive and unnecessarily prolonged the day. A 28 mile bike ride should take 3 hours, instead it seemed to take all day with the frequent mini-breaks. Combined with the uninspiring scenery on the actual bike rides and the fixed pace in large sections, it made for a challenging and frustrating experience. I would strongly recommend reviewing the route selection and advising future guests on the reality of early September temperatures.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cities of Ragusa, Modica, Noto and Siracusa are beautiful. The baroque architecture is stunning. However, there was very little time to explore these magnificent places. By the time we reached the hotels, it would often be 4-5 pm and after a shower most people needed a siesta to recover from the heat exhaustion, leaving very little time to explore, which was such a shame.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele was a great tour guide. He is to be commended for dealing with all our individual demands and needs! He was also a great sport and engaged brilliantly with the group. He was also very knowledgeable about the places we visited. He gave really good recommendations for places we should visit and eat/drink at when we did arrive in the respective cities. (It is not his fault that the cycling route between the cities was not great!).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think carefully before booking the early September trip because of the intense heat. Also pack insect repellent. The horse flies have a very painful bite! The cycling is a means to an end to reach the glorious cities, but the cycling itself is uninspiring and unrewarding.

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We’d like to thank Alex for taking the time to review his trip and for sharing such detailed feedback. While we’re pleased to hear he enjoyed visiting the beautiful towns of Ragusa, Modica, Noto and Syracuse, and that he found Michele to be an excellent leader, we’re sorry that aspects of the cycling experience did not meet his expectations.

We appreciate Alex’s comments regarding the scenery and route selection. While we recognise that preferences can be very personal, this itinerary has been running successfully for many years and the majority of feedback we receive about both the scenery and the balance of the cycling routes is positive. That said, we’re sorry that Alex found some sections less inspiring than he had hoped.

We also note his concerns about the pace of the rides and the number of stops. Given the temperatures experienced during the trip, the additional water and rest breaks were introduced as important safety measures to help protect the wellbeing of the group and reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Whilst we understand that these interruptions affected Alex’s enjoyment of the riding, the leader’s first priority must always be the safety and comfort of the whole group.

Regarding the weather, our Trip Notes highlight that summer departures can experience daily temperatures of 30-35°C, and we’re sorry that Alex found the conditions more challenging than anticipated. The beginning of September can certainly be very warm in Sicily, and we appreciate his advice for future travellers to consider this when selecting a departure date.

Thank you again to Alex for his balanced review, particularly his kind words about Michele. We’re delighted that Michele’s knowledge, enthusiasm and support helped enhance the trip, and we will be sure to pass on his compliments to both Michele and our local team. We hope Alex returns to travel with us again in the future.

– The Exodus Product Team

A new trip which requires some review

Stunning peninsula with a wealth of historic towns. This is effectively a 2 centre trip involving van journeys to/from the rides each day.
Whilst the two hotels used are of a good standard they are somewhat against the ethos of Exodus I have experienced in the past. Both are large and Corporate, the one in Porec being a resort Hotel over run with families & the one in Pula remote from the town involving either a bus or taxi ride or a 45 minute walk along busy roads. The trip would benefit from staying in smaller Croatian run establishments.

Most Inspirational Moment

Wine & olive oil tastings by family run producers.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Enthusiastic & helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst this is a standard biking trip there are an increasing number of e bikes (2:1 ratio on my trip) & the difference is telling on the hills. The guide also has an e bike!

A well-balanced hiking tour with other activities

This was a fantastic hiking trip and a great way to experience Italy. The hikes offered incredible views and a nice variety of scenery, while the cooking experiences and opportunities to discover authentic local restaurants added a wonderful cultural element to the trip. I especially enjoyed the flexibility of the free day. With the hotel close to a train station, it was easy to explore Cinque Terre, go hiking, visit another nearby town, or simply create your own adventure. Overall, I loved the balance of hiking, culture, food, and free time.

Most Inspirational Moment

One of the most inspiring parts of the trip was experiencing the incredible views along the hikes. Each hike offered something different, and it was rewarding to see the beautiful landscapes after putting in the effort to get there. I also really enjoyed the small, genuine cooking experiences. They felt intimate and authentic and gave us a special opportunity to connect with the local culture and people.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Roberta, was great! She was very knowledgeable, helpful, and always willing to make sure we got the most out of our holiday. She took us to some amazing restaurants that she had personally discovered and selected for the trip, which made the experiences feel especially authentic. On the free day, some guests wanted to explore smaller towns, and Roberta helped them with ideas about what to see and how to get there. She really helped make the trip enjoyable and stress-free.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great hiking trip, so come prepared to hike and enjoy the beautiful scenery! If you have the time, consider adding a few extra days before or after the trip, either at the hotel or in Pisa, to extend your Italian adventure.

Immersive wildlife experience

If you want to go to Borneo primarily to see the wildlife, this trip is unique in its priority focus on just that. The itinerary’s scope across a variety of national parks and wildlife reserves, as well as a diversity of landscapes, gives you so much opportunity and time to explore Borneo’s incredible nature. It was a truly memorable experience to see orangutans in the wild, gibbons swinging through the trees and families of Pygmy Elephants by the river. Not to mention the many other primates, nocturnal mammals, birds and insects we saw. As an Exodus team member, it was a privilege to be able to join our fantastic Tour Leaders and guests, and to experience Borneo in the way we did.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the bats exit Deer Cave in Mulu National Park in their thousands!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Leaders on this trip were not only experts in wildlife and conservation, they also gave us insights into local history, heritage and tradition, took us to the best places to eat, refilled our water bottles and kept us all organised and on time, making it all look easy!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a decent pair of binoculars!

Debut first run of this tour

This was the first time this trip has run and we had a great time. Tajikistan is much newer to tourism than other countries in the area and there were a few issues with trying to fit everything on the itinerary into the day, with some very long journeys,but this is being looked into. The Uzbek half ran very smoothly as tourism here is well established
The trip provides a good contrast between beautiful mountainous Tajikistan and the wonderful architectural monuments of Uzbekistan and there is a good variety of content plus plenty of great food and wonderful warm hospitable people
A great opportunity to see Tajikistan if the more common trekking trips or long 5 Stans trips are not for you

Most Inspirational Moment

Stunning and tranquil Iskanderkul Lake and breathtaking Registan Square by night

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had different leaders in each country. Both were great in different ways and both tried hard to offer a positive experience

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get your Tajik visa through Exodus to avoid additional stress but be aware that either way that the Tajiks leave processing til very late. Book pre tour accommodation for at least 1 night as the flights arrive in the early morning and the long days dont allow for much recovery time As the trip starts over the weekend many banks are shut for money changing but cards were fairly widely accepted in the capital. Even the open banks looked shut so try the door!

Amazing tour guide and scenery

This trip is great for anyone looking for great food, coastal beaches and small towns with amazing architecture

Most Inspirational Moment

Last day of the trip in Valencia

Thoughts on Group Leader

Miguel

Advice for Potential Travellers

Great trip as its not too strenuous, very flat all the way apart from 2 days but where each have about 15 minutes of hill climbing which is steep. If you want to enjoy it even more, take that e bike upgrade.

Wonderful tour

I did this tour in June 2026 and enjoyed it so much, inspire of having no experience cycling on the open road. The tour guide Matteo was wonderful, and I felt very safe and well looked after. The accommodation was very good, the first accomodation at Feudo Bauly was superb, I only regretted not staying there for couple of nights before the tour started. Beautiful pool. A very friendly group on the tour as well, mixed ages and all socialised together really well, with Mateo joining us for group dinners at terrific restaurants he knew. I will definitely book another cycling tour with Exodus again.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the towns we visited were beautiful and had great restaurants and were not crowded even though peak season. Noto and Modica in particular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Matteo was an excellent, he escorted his group of ducklings along some quite busy roads and down some steep descents ensuring all the time we were keeping up and safe. Sebastian, the van driver also did a fabulous job, providing icy water at every stop and helping with intersection crossings. Both men were very attentive and the whole group was very appreciative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was glad I had bought hi vis cycling gloves and good bike shorts. It was hot being June, but I like the heat coming from Australia and I was riding an e bike, whilst half of the group rode regular bikes. The rest of my group were all far more experienced than me, but I kept up well. I bought very light bright trekking T shirts and had little luggage. Don't forget your swimmers!! :)

Lovely area to cycle but bikes not suitable for the terrain

Istria is lovely and the cycle routes were great, lots of quiet roads and some lovely tracks (along the disused Parenzana railway line). However, the bikes were ‘sit up and beg’ city-style bikes and totally unsuitable for sandy, rocky tracks, particularly in the wet. If you are using a pedal bike, I strongly recommend that you ask Exodus to source you a mountain bike which would make this holiday much safer and more enjoyable. Note that the guide rides an ebike!

Most Inspirational Moment

Tasting real truffles in the area where they grow was fantastic, the wine tasting was a highlight and the descent to the castle ruins at Dvigrad was wonderful (beware, you have to cycle up a little way at the end of the descent so be prepared!)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Boban was very nice and personable. However, he lacks some of the skills that many of the Exodus cycling leaders use to make these holidays extra special. Whilst he provided a few little gems, it would have been great to learnt more about the history & culture of this wonderful area & country. Also, we went to fantastic places but weren’t always given the advice and time to make the most of them.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ask for mountain bikes when you book the trip. Ask every day where you are going and look them up so you know which places you would like to explore, and ask for the time to do so

Very enjoyable tour - great history, cycling and cities

Perfect cycling roads and paths through forests and near the lovely coast – and once actually on the beach. Brilliant guides, extremely interesting history and varied food. So flat that it’s also suitable for non cyclists. A unique opportunity to experience three countries and cultures. Lucky to have such an interesting group too and I really appreciated spending time with non Brits! And I was really impressed with all 3 countries which achieved independence from the USSR only 35 years ago – and their transformation is inspirational.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was so enjoyable and interesting, so it is difficult to pick out a special moment. Maybe the trip to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lina was our leader for the first few days, from the start in Tallinn and then Andrius took over for the rest of the tour as we left Estonia. They were both absolutely excellent, with really detailed knowledge of the route, the cycling paths, the very interesting history, the food and the cities. They were both inspirational in different ways - with Andrius having an amazing sense of humour as well, which really appealed to me.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a tour not to be missed, even for non cyclists - and e-bikes are available. A great way to experience three adjacent countries in an often forgotten part of Europe. I have come home better informed about their very difficult history and with a much greater appreciation of the area, including its beauty and friendly people.

Fantastic remote trekking in Ladakh

Wonderful trek with a super group and brilliant team to help on the way. The leader, guides and assistants really made the trip and it obviously wouldn’t be possible without all of their hard work. The days walking aren’t too long but the altitude does make it a challenge. Scenery is not bad either!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sukman was extremely experienced and professional, so we knew we were in good hands from day one. His humour, knowledge and encouragement brought us together and got us over the pass and to the end of the trek safely, and especially when we were tired on longer days. I’m sure we’ll all miss his evening lessons over dinner about Buddhism and local culture, and the effort he and the trek team put in to make it an unforgettable couple of weeks!

Advice for Potential Travellers

You're unlikely to see anyone else on the route except for a few yak herders, so if you're keen on point to point trekking and want to get away from it all (and don't mind roughing it a bit!) then I can't recommend it enough.