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Vaughan Shepherd
Reviewed August 2018
Superb South Africa.
We had a great time on this very varied tour. It began badly as the plane from London was late & we missed the connection. So, B.A. put us up in a hotel in the centre of the city & paid for all the meals.
After this everything went smoothly.
The whole tour was a success from our point of view.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit up Table mountain was excellent & in the afternoon we went along to the Cape of Good Hope. The scenery is amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Justin was very friendly & helpful. He had a wide & varied knowledge which he imparted in a clear & interesting way. He was very good a picking excellent restaurants & wines. His attention to detail helped make the trip. Nothing was too much trouble.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Watch the transfer time in Cape Town as you have to go through 2 sets of immigration & passport control . Also, collect your case. This takes at least 90 mins & the B.A. FLIGHT could let you down as it did us.
The meals are usually taken as a group & in places there is little choice of places to eat.
Sandor Burslem
Reviewed August 2018
Favourite Exodus Trip
Probably the best Exodus walking trip I have been on; incredibly well organised and paced, and a wonderful contrast between the very different delights of Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.
Most Inspirational Moment
The final long walk to the lake and back is gruelling but well worth it, the scenery is stunning, virtually not another person to be seen on the way, and the chance for a swim and a hot meal among the mountains when you reach the lake!
Perhaps not inspirational, but sitting back with a drink in one of the rooftop bars in Marrakech looking at the view is very pleasant.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hassan is friendly and very knowledgeable of the area, mountains and people. As I said, the organisation of the trip was fantastic; there is an awful lot that could have gone wrong with this, but everything was seamless.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I was a bit apprehensive about visiting Morocco in August; the heat in Marrakech was intense but actually you get used to it after a couple of hours. There is more of a cooling breeze in the mountains and on each day there was a late afternoon thunderstorm (one very heavy), so don't ignore the advice to bring waterproofs!
The gite at Tighza is very atmospheric and a lot more comfortable and well-equipped than I had expected, it's pretty much like staying in a hotel.
Tim Newham
Reviewed August 2018
Excellent intro to Costa Rica - outstanding guide Edward
Wow, just back from our 2 week adventure. I don’t usually do reviews but this one is definitely worth a few lines!
Firstly, our guide Edward absolutely made the trip for us. Enthusiastic, unfappable, great with kids. Very knowledgeable about all aspects of the country, particularly wildlife and specifically birds (Edward is a trained and expert ornithologist and took keener members on a couple of early morning twitching trips). Edward gauged the needs of our diverse group really well, and made just the right number of decisions for us to keep it relaxing without being constraining. A special word for how he dealt with a favourite cuddly toy being left in a hotel (when we noticed about 200 miles away). Edward’s connections, organisation and determination led to a reunion the next day!
Costa Rica, generally, delivers exactly what it says on the tin. Amazing wildlife and landscapes.
The big highlights for us were the additional paid-for trips. White water rafting was exhilarating, with just enough thrills to feel edgy for our 9 and 11 year olds, whilst feeling completely safe and in control. Zip wire near Arenal volcano was similarly exciting. As someone with an intense dislike of heights (I feel wobbly in thick socks – and seriously, struggle to stand on a step ladder) I’d encourage anyone like me to go for it. The start and interim platforms are deep in the trees, so don’t feel at all exposed or high. And the “zippy” bits are, yes, high above the valley, but high enough for the drop to be abstract and so fast there’s no time to look down! The only slightly tricky bit for me was the walk (down a spiral staircase – think of a fire escape) at the end.
Tips:
– Everyone accepts dollars, and debit cards work everywhere too (including all the restaurants).
– It’s wet in August! (as everyone kept reminding us – it’s a rainforest…). Doesn’t interfere with the enjoyment at all but anything that gets wet, will stay wet and then smelly. If we went again we’d take 7 days worth of clothes and get them washed (i.e. and also dried) at a couple of hotels. This was fast and efficient when we tried it.
– We travelled 1000 miles on fairly slow roads (so, a bit more than 20 hours in total) over the 2 weeks. For younger kids, bring activities for the coach.
Feedback for Exodus (other than the obvious “it was all great and Edward is amazing”)
Cahuita didn’t really do much for us and also featured the weakest of the set of hotels. Nothing specifically bad about it (so don’t worry, prospective bookers!) but maybe drop that (and the 2 long-ish transfers) for more time around Arenal?
The last 36 hours felt a bit flat/wasted. Maybe have an early start, drive straight from Dominical to the airport on the last day, and have an extra night in Dominical?
Overall, and excellent trip, well worth the money, and we’ll be back for more in the future!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing our first sloth in the wild!
Helen Ross
Reviewed August 2018
Action packed
Very good ,well organised holiday.
Enjoyed the hotel and camping food .
No day was boring.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing a leopard.
Climbing sand dune 45 at sunrise.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ronney was an excellent leader.
Communicated well with the group and took good care of us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty of warm clothing in July August
We were surprised how cold it was at the start of the camping
Temperature in the north much much warmer .We went from one extreme to the other.
Camping is not glamping but one step up from my last camping trip as we had proper toilets and showers .
Quite a lot of travelling involved ,sometimes on bumpy terrain.
Elizabeth Prosser
Reviewed August 2018
Greatest adventure ever!
Myself and my father embarked in a trip to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. It started with several days exploring Cusco where we were met by our guide Julio who gave us a quick tour and took us all to a restaurant. The next day we visited the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo. These were very interesting a well worth our time. Then it was the start of the Inca trail! An early morning took us on a bus ride for several hours through Peru and the landscape was beautiful. The entire trail was wonderful I barely even noticed the altitude change until the day of Dead Womans Pass. Visiting all the Inca sites was brilliant and finishing at Maccu Piccu was an experience I won’t forget!
Most Inspirational Moment
As much as everyone is excited for Maccu Piccu I was most taken by some of the other Inca sites we saw along the way. Small and relatively big settlements were nestled into the mountains and they would be hidden until the cloud cover suddenly lifted and you would get a glimpse of these terraces and buildings from a distance. Then throughout the day you would get closer and closer until you could stand right in the middle of it. These were the times I found most inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Julio was a wonderful group leader! Very knowledgable about everything: history, visiting sites, food and basically anything you wanted to know he had the answer. Whilst on the hike he was super encouraging and knew how to keep the spirits of the group up!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The website may tell you its the dry season and it barely rains. IGNORE THAT! Our group hiked in August... it rained...it hailed....IT SNOWED! Always invest in decent waterproofs and when your guide recommends you buy a poncho do it. We didn't and I regretted it so badly when my waterproof coat and trousers were soaked through.
Elizabeth Prosser
Reviewed August 2018
Greatest adventure ever!
Myself and my father embarked in a trip to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. It started with several days exploring Cusco where we were met by our guide Julio who gave us a quick tour and took us all to a restaurant. The next day we visited the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo. These were very interesting a well worth our time. Then it was the start of the Inca trail! An early morning took us on a bus ride for several hours through Peru and the landscape was beautiful. The entire trail was wonderful I barely even noticed the altitude change until the day of Dead Womans Pass. Visiting all the Inca sites was brilliant and finishing at Maccu Piccu was an experience I won’t forget!
Most Inspirational Moment
As much as everyone is excited for Maccu Piccu I was most taken by some of the other Inca sites we saw along the way. Small and relatively big settlements were nestled into the mountains and they would be hidden until the cloud cover suddenly lifted and you would get a glimpse of these terraces and buildings from a distance. Then throughout the day you would get closer and closer until you could stand right in the middle of it. These were the times I found most inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Julio was a wonderful group leader! Very knowledgable about everything: history, visiting sites, food and basically anything you wanted to know he had the answer. Whilst on the hike he was super encouraging and knew how to keep the spirits of the group up!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The website may tell you its the dry season and it barely rains. IGNORE THAT! Our group hiked in August... it rained...it hailed....IT SNOWED! Always invest in decent waterproofs and when your guide recommends you buy a poncho do it. We didn't and I regretted it so badly when my waterproof coat and trousers were soaked through.
Clive Barham
Reviewed August 2018
Awesome Peru
Very long bus rides but to great places.
Most Inspirational Moment
Beautiful sunny day at Machu Picchu.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fernando - very enthusiastic, full of detailed knowledge, always keen to do the best for us. Nothing was too much.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for potential tummy troubles ! Avoid non-bottled water/ice/salad.
Also altitude hit some of us - keep hydrated.
James Harmes
Reviewed August 2018
Well organised, with excellent guides
The trip was efficiently organised and the guides – especially Trung – did all they could to make the tour a well-informed and smoothly-run experience. The hotels were comfortable and a couple were positively luxurious, though taxis in the evening in Hoi An were difficult to obtain. We were not overly impressed with Saigon and would have preferred, instead, to have spent more time in Hoi An or Can Tho. Cambodia was wonderful..
Most Inspirational Moment
The temples in Cambodia. We visited five and Ta Prohm - still covered in vegetation - was mind-blowing, even before we arrived at Angkor Wat. Visits do not always live up to expectations but dawn over Angkor Wat was everything we could have hoped for and more.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Trung went far beyond what could be reasonably expected. He was full of energy, well informed and quickly established a warm relationship with the group. He certainly earned his crust.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring dollars. Essential in Cambodia and welcome in Vietnam, where they are easy to exchange for local currency in hotels. Bring plenty of changes of light clothing; it can get very muggy. Our guide organised a group kitty for tips, which made life easier for all.
Catherine How
Reviewed August 2018
Memorable
Fantastic trip with great contrasts not just of scenery but also animals and experiences
One of the top exodus trips taken over the last 12 years and highly recommended
Wild camping on the delta was an unforgettable experience
Great guides!!!
Most Inspirational Moment
The delta: the organisation of the villagers, their knowledge and skills awesome
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great guy Rowan along with Susifso who had guided and driven us so well on an earlier trip to South Africa and the drakonsburgs 9 years ago
We didn’t forget him and it was great to see him again
Rowan was all that you could have wished for and humorous with it
They made the dream team
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy
Nigel Donovan
Reviewed August 2018
Great walk
Wonderful to get on this walk at the last minute. 11 other generous minded walkers. Lotte a talented leader and Pete a great cook and camp organiser.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each day was great.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lotte Stuer was excellent. Talented in making people feel at ease. Thorough and funny in her pre walk briefings. She kept a quiet eye on us all but was ready to let is go at our own pace in appropriate places. An excellent leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get a few good walks in to ensure the boots are broken in and know the challenge of a grade 4 week.
