Most Inspirational Moment
The mountain areas and the coffee country. Also Medellín.
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was an excellent guide who was friendly, helpful and supportive throughout the tour.
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Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean
A good coverage of the varied highlights of Colombia. The tour guide was excellent and his knowledge of his country added to the experience.
Fantastic trip
It was a beautiful ride, every day a little bit different. Joao was an excellent guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
The amazing Atlantic views at Mira and Sao Pedro de Moel
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Told us each day what to expect with expert knowledge and made me as a fairly inexperienced cyclist at my ease. It is important to be prepared and confident though.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for long days but the coffee stops are great. All restaurants are well chosen so beautiful meals.
Discover Guatemala
This is our second trip with Exodus. My wife picked out the company and our first trip from a Google search of five words……. Serendipity. We’ve found our travel team.
Most Inspirational Moment
Tikal and Antigua Guatemala
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eli is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! He put the trip over the top. We found Eli eagerly greeting us at the airport upon arrival (our flight was a bit late). Within 15 minutes we knew he was going to be good. You could sense the pride he has for his country, yet he gives you a seemingly unbiased lesson into the history. His communication skills are excellent, and if ever asked a question he didn't know the answer to, he found it quickly. Nothing bothered Eli, as he bounced from one thing to the next. He took us to some very "local" and off the path spots. We witnessed things we never thought we would. Eli was always accessible and concerned with everyone's comfort and understanding. On top of being the consummate guide, he is a character! Eli is funny and humble and smart and, as my wife says, too cute. The country of Guatemala is beautiful, and I can't think of a better representative of it than Eli. Don't ever let him go....
Cape Town and the Garden Route
Our guide, Marco was excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly and assisted in multiple ways to provide a memorable experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Some of the accommodations were unique. The tourist sites were very interesting. Overall, a well organized trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was excellent in his job. He was attentive, knowledgeable, well organized, and shared interesting stories. He displayed an enthusiastic energy about Africa. He was also a great driver! I would highly recommend him for an African journey.
Highlights of Japan
Cultural guided tour of Japan was a great introduction (or re-introduction in my case) to the mix of modernity and tradition. The guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. Stays (mostly hotels, one inn/guest house) were also great. Really can’t beat the efficiency of Japanese transport. My group was also the perfect size — everyone was lovely.
Most Inspirational Moment
As a solo traveler, I felt lucky to be part of an excellent group and guide. Visiting cities/areas outside of Tokyo and Osaka proper (Nikko, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Itsukushima) was absolutely lovely.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fuji-san was excellent overall. He provided appropriate guidance at each location and in regards to transport, food/drink, etc., and important history/cultural lessons. He made sure to communicate the plan for each day including meeting points for free time in some areas.
Cape Town and the Garden Route
We had an amazing time. Marco is excellent. Anyone that has him as a guide will be very lucky. Excursions and food were great. I would book with them again.
Most Inspirational Moment
Night safari, tour guide, kayaking and cape of good hope.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was a great communicator. Had great knowledge of the excursions. He was very passionate about his job. I would take another tour with him.
Covering a huge area in this vast country of contrasts.
This was a full-on tour covering a huge part of Brazil, and although you by no means see the whole country this trip is a great taster and feels like you’re getting deeply into different diverse regions and not just skimming the surface. The busy beaches and spectacular sites of Rio are as promised but a real surprise was the huge inner city rainforest park at Tijuca, just beautiful and a real oasis within the madness. South onto Paraty: a unique combination of preserved 17th-century Portuguese colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and natural surroundings. It is a UNESCO-listed site known for its charming cobblestone pedestrian streets, lively nightlife, boat trips to local islands, and exquisite local dining.
There followed an early rise and drive to Sao Paolo to fly to Iguacu. Of couse the Falls didn’t disappoint and for me fulfilled a long ambition to visit. We were told it was relatively quiet but still felt very crowded. But in the heat and spray there was no rush, and watching all the selfie-takers provides its own entertainment!
Another flight to Manaus led us into the hot, humid rainforest Amazon region by boat, and a small lodge run by local people. They looked after and fed us well, and it provided a base for several boat trips and forest walks at day and night. It feels remote and peaceful and allows plenty of time for spotting wildlife in beautiful natural surroundings.
Most Inspirational Moment
To choose one single moment is difficult as this trip covers a wide area, and of course each day finds different experiences. One thing that surprised me was the excellent food. Brazil’s food culture is incredibly diverse, shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and Portuguese influences. Each region offers its own specialties, from seafood-rich dishes to hearty, meat-focused cuisine. Staples like rice, beans, cassava, and tropical fruits form the basis of many meals. Every time I ate fish it was fresh and beautifully presented. Meeting the indigenous people at the cassava processing place was a lovely time as they demonstrated the incredible uses for their staple crop.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leader Frederico Crema (Fred) was the ideal guide for this kind of tour. He had extensive knowledge of the tourist sites and local customs, wildlife and a talent for logistics, organisation and communication. This was the first outing for this trip for Exodus but not for Fred. He had a lot of experience in trips of all kinds around Brazil and he handled everything with enthusiasm, ease and good humour. It was a small group and he kept us informed and entertained. He had a love of food and music and these things came in useful as he arranged for us to eat at some unique and special places, and suggested live music venues on several evenings. The Bottles Club (birthplace of the Bossa Nova) in Rio was a real highlight.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light as it's a warm climate with varied environments. Breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and swim wear for beaches/rivers. The walk in Tijuca can be steep and wet under foot. Water bottle to stay hydrated. Carry a copy of your passport, and a small day bag for outings. Power adapters are 3 pin Type N, but I'd buy one in Rio as they are much cheaper there and you probably won't need it outside Brazil. There are some long drives and early starts for internal flights, but as this trip was in development and our feedback to the leader is taken on board this could be adjusted in future trips. If Fred is your guide trust his judgement, if he suggests something just do it. You won't regret it 🙂
Cape Town and the Garden Route
The tour showcased the beauty and culture of S Africa. We saw beautiful scenery, wildlife and had lots of fun on the way. Our tour guide, Marcus was full of knowledge and was an enthusiastic leader for the tour.
Most Inspirational Moment
The safaris
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marco was an amazing leader and was such fun. He was enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. He was also very kind and patient. We couldn’t have had a better leader than Marco and he really was a joy to have as a guide and made us all embrace his beautiful country.
Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit
Exodus was very easy to deal with. I was kept informed and updated throughout. 5 days before departure the Iran War started and I was flying with Qatar Airways and thought that was the end of our holiday. On Monday morning Exodus informed me they were dealing with the matter and by the afternoon had managed to rebook alternative flight, a first class service . The holiday was out of this world and very inefficiently run by our tour Guide Tenze Sherpa. Top marks to Exodus as a travel firm
Most Inspirational Moment
Every single day had its highlights but Gokyo Ri and Everest Base Camp have got to be top.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As detailed in my scores, Tenze Sherpa was absolutely brilliant from first picking us up from the airport to dropping us off at the end. He could not have done more to make this holiday any more special than it was. His organisational skills were exceptional and meant that we did not have to worry about a single aspect of the holiday.
Discover Guatemala
I would say the tour was great mostly because of our tour guide Eli. He daily went above and beyond what was expected. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough in everything he did for us. I do like the way Exodus and Eli constructed this tour of Guatemala. Eli constantly made sure we were informed, comfortable and happy. I cannot say enough about him. We had a very small group 5 so we were able to get around quickly and efficiently. This was a great trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Some highlights were Tikal, Chichicastenago, Pacaya, Lake Atilan, so many!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great trip and itinerary made even better by Guide Eli and driver Jose. Loved all of the stops and the “extras” that Eli brought us to including Mayan ceremonies.