Most Inspirational Moment
Enjoying walking in wonderful scenery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vania was Excellent. Always had a smile.
Reviews
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Excellent trip
My first walking holiday of this kind was better than I expected. Well organised, great group of people and excellent leader.
photography paradise
The country is large, the roads are long and bumpy, however not an inch should be missed. Etosha and the dunes are particularly magnificent.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many inspirational moments. Enduring image three oryx racing towards the dunes, leaving their perfectly formed tracks in their wake. .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely great, Not only with his driving which on a rainy day got particularly difficult but also with his perseverance in searching for the big photo ops. He was also informative with his tips regarding what we should be expected to pay for local crafts or even toilet fees. He has built a great relationship with local people to ensure the travellers can get the most out of their trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make the most of the additional hikes and drives. I particularly recommend the 2.5 hour flight over the sand dunes which was absolutely fabulous not enough words to describe how extensive the desert is.
Fabulous trip!
A guide book can only tell you so much and as I didn’t know anybody else who had been to Albania I really had no idea what to expect.
We had a fabulous tour guide, Edjon, which helped make this holiday one of the best I’ve done with Exodus. He knew everything about EVERYTHING Albanian and related the country’s history with knowledge and passion, and most importantly an understanding on long bus trips of when to leave his group in peace to doze!
The scenery is spectacular. I’ve never seen so many beautiful little churches and Gjirokaster and Kruge in particular were lovely.
Hotels and breakfasts were all of a good standard. None of the hotels had tea/coffee making facilities but all had hairdryers.
By day seven I still had money left from the £100 I’d changed into lek and that was after drinking wine with dinner every night!
It’s not all beautiful countryside, white stone buildings and UNESCO sites but so much of it is that it’s definitely a place worth visiting. I loved it.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to name!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Far and away the best tour leader I’ve ever had.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a kettle
So much to see!
Our first Exodus trip, and first time in Mexico. Hugely enjoyed the experience, and saw so much more than we could have managed under our own steam. Nice mixture of ancient sites, colonial history and Mexico today.
Most Inspirational Moment
Turning around at the top of the pyramid in Cholula to see the sun set behind Popacatepetl - magical!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Arturo was an excellent, knowledgeable and careful guide, who made the whole trip very special.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Keep a daily diary - you see SO much, it is easy to mix up your memories!
An unforgettable trip to a great country - Morocco - I will return!
Although there was a lot of travel in the week, it meant we saw, and experienced much more of Morocco – a special country. It was such an enjoyable holiday, and I truly relaxed! The itinerary was well planned so that we did not get caught up in the big tour groups at busy times of day.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlights were the camel ride and camp in the desert, and the stay in the gite/hostel in the mountains (including the hammam!). The scenery was beautiful and peaceful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Abdelhadi was a fantastic group leader - very knowledge and enthusiastic. He developed a great rapport with the group, which made the trip so enjoyable. I travelled on my own and the group dynamic to which he contributed, made me feel welcome, and never alone.
Advice for Potential Travellers
In Marrakesh, visit the Jardin Majorelle - but arrive before 9 am to miss the crowds. Don't miss the Berber museum there - it was a real gem!
Great trip
Excellent from start to finish.
Great leader in Jose.
Hostal El Trestellador in lovely location with warm & friendly service. Meals were superb, home cooked traditional food, tasty and plenty to eat.
Hikes were enjoyable & challenging. We had great weather and views.
Nice day off in Altea, then pleasant barbeque that evening.
The hiking group were excellent and friendly, a pleasure to meet.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, it was the enjoyment I experienced throughout the full week.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose - great personality and leader with great humour. Great company to be with. Passionate about the area he works with good local knowledge. He's as good as it gets.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Worth training in advance for the hikes, you'll enjoy them better
Discover costa rica
An excellent taster of the country. Well planned with good locations
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting the owner michael Schnitzler of esquinas lodge. Such a wonderful work, he is passinate and inspirational about ecolgy.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent ++.so kniwlwdgable and put on so many extra outings. Always helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Long lightweight cotton trousers to keep the sun and bugs off. Don't bother taking posh clothes for the evenings. Just smartish will do. We used smidge during the day and onky used deet dusk and dawn. So much nicer on the skin and we did not get bitten
Good
Excellent guide Severio
Good hotel except we all got sickness bug which must have been from the hotel. The hotel were of no help during this time Hotel duo torri
Most Inspirational Moment
Pompeii and Vesuvius
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train on hills
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Christopher for his review, although we regret that he did not feel that the Hotel Due Torri assisted when members of his group were unwell. Having investigated the cause of the illness, we have found no evidence to indicate that the hotel was the source of the illness, but a number of measures were taken by Exodus and the hotel to prevent the spread of infection and we are pleased to confirm that these were successful. We remain very sorry, nonetheless, that members of Christopher’s group were unwell as we recognise that feeling poorly whilst on holiday is incredibly disappointing.
Marta Marinelli – Product Manager for Italy
discover sri lanka
We had an amazing and enchanting tri to Sri Lanka everything was wonderful. The hotels, the guide, the food and most of all the beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Going on the elephant safari it was just magical
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ruwan was a knowledgeable and patient guide and very proud of his country and was delighted to show us around
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be a Sri Lankan and enjoy yourself as if you were local dont look for western stuff and you will enjoy yourself. Just muck in!
Japan trip
A great introduction to Japan , covering several major cities and lots of shrines/ temples . Fortunately still caught some of the cherry blossom which arrived early ( 2018 ) .
Most Inspirational Moment
Different things at different times, from wandering ancient streets , going into shrines and seeing acts of devotion , the food , the perfect presentation of everything in department stores , the level of service on transport / shops , friendliness of locals.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tatsuro was very laid back but carried out his duties , ensuring all travel ( train / subway / bus / tram ) was completed on time and without losing anyone ( from a group of 18 at busy times on transport network ) .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Number one would be to carry a small cloth i.e. face flannel size to dry your hands after washing them ( toilets) . All Japanese seem to carry them and hot air dryers or paper towels are in the minority Tokyo metro map initially looks confusing but it makes sense very quickly as the train carriages have direction of travel and time to next station displayed on screens . Combining that info with line colour and also station number and name and it starts to make sense . There are hardly any rubbish bins on the street - but practically no litter either - as apparently Japanese take their rubbish home with them . Most food purchases include a plastic bag to put the rubbish in . In addition , its unusual to walk and eat , even purchasing food from a street vendor and there is likely to be a small bench that you sit on to eat your purchase before moving onwards. In Tokyo visit the Sun City shopping plaza Observatory ( 60th floor ) for amazing views. Cost was 1200 yen ( April 2018 ) but easily worth it. You can also go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building near Shinjuku , both towers have an observatory ( 45 floors) and there is no charge . Stays open in the evening for night time views .