Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the Path of the Gods
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sensational Seve!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks have their respective degrees of difficulty. Prepare your body well!
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Amazing Amalfi
Just a note to extol the virtues of both the holiday and the leader.
It was a week filled with varied walks which were very well lead by Severio. His personal preparation, briefings and advice were of an amazingly high standard. He is a very friendly guy, personable and caring with a fantastic sense of humour
The walks themselves were varied in style, scenery and degree of difficulty. We were able to explore a vast area of the coast and were amazed when we were able both to view from the sea and to see outlined on a map just how far we had walked and the heights we had attained.
This is my second Exodus trip (Albania being my first) but it will not be my last
Well done Exodus
Fabulous Trip
Fabulous week in the snow in the Finland. The week exceeded all expectations – helped by the fact we saw the Northern Lights on night one on the way from the airport. Had a great mix of different activities and stunning scenery. Also food was really good. Lunch was always a filling soup and dinner great home cooked Finnish dishes.
Most Inspirational Moment
The morning dog sledding - a small company is used who take good care of the dogs and dogs seemed very happy to bring us out for exercise. Also the scenery in the area was like a Winter Wonderland
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti made the trip. It was clear that he loves the outdoor life in the snow and he was happy to share those experiences with the group. He also had a great sense of humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just book it.
Absolutely Brilliant!
The last week of March 2018, I met with 10 other cyclists and 2 Exodus cyclists.
Weather was great all week.
Mountain biking was just that – real mountains, middle of nowhere, old rocky tracks; most just about capable of 4×4 – which is just as well as we had two Toyota Landcruisers as back up along with a transit minibus leapfrogging.
Day 1 – Straight into a long and exciting descent – a real test of skill set – shale surface to huge rocks, all just about manageable by all of us.
Excellent – Exodus guides and back up drivers
Good – Hotels and food – as described in brochure/web – cleanliness with food handling a major factor throughout
Excellent – choice of routes, camaraderie, bikes, excitement, social evenings, views and natural scenery.
Excellent – leadership and cycling knowledge by both guides; both at the very top of MTB cycling but not bragging or showing off. Really mature characters.
Climbing – yes there was plenty of uphill cycling – if you wanted to – there was always a choice of a back up vehicle if you didn’t fancy a particular climb. All aspects were clearly explained – the distance of the climb, the steepness and the choice of cycle or not. Never an issue at all.
Other positives – evening meals, small cycle challenges (ride on the blue rocks, ride a single v steep rock)
It was such great cycling that I’m going to return – not something I normally would consider.
It was a truly exciting, seat of the pants, on the edge cycling experience.
By the way – everyone was tucked up in bed before 2230 – happily worn out!
Well done Rad and John.
Stuart
Most Inspirational Moment
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Thoughts on Group Leader
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Advice for Potential Travellers
Plenty of factor 50
Cycling in Indochina
This was my first cycling trip and really enjoyed it. Great local food and some interesting sightseeing on the trip as well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Angkor Wat for the first time as we cycled around the various temples.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nut was excellent, very easy-going attitude which made us all relax.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I took a Fabric air-cushioned saddle which was comfortable although still needed padded boxers for the longer 90km days. It is really hot and humid, Buff head band (they do one specifically for cycling) stopped sweat going in my eyes. The Requiem exhibition of photographs by photographers who were killed during the wars in Indochina on the top floor of the War Remnants Museum in Saigon is unmissable. BBQ garden is a nice outdoor restaurant in Saigon near the Independence Palace.
Discover the real Cambodia.
A great trip with huge variety showing you the best of this beautiful friendly and historic country.
Most Inspirational Moment
A visit to the genocide museum showing the shocking brutality of the Khmer rouge regime became the highlight when we met one of the survivors of the prison and spent time talking to him. Un extremely humbling experience that will always be one of the highlights of all my travels where life takes me. The temples of Angkor did not disappoint and the cycling trip around them is a great way to get away from the crowds for a while. Getting up for sunrise is a must to see Angkor watt at it'so best and to get in before it gets too crowded. If you get chance to have an extra day in spam reap it is very easy to hire a tuc tuc to take you back to any temples you want to spend more time at or get to some.of the smaller and quieter templesthat are more atmospheric due to the lack of crowds and the unspoilt nature of these less frequented temples.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great knowledgeable leader who managed to some how always meet the variety of needs of our group. Always had a smile on his face and dealt with problems (illness, lost luggage, lost group members) without any fuss and bother. Willing to share his and his families experiences of the recent genocide in his country. Always new where to find great food and drink.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Stay an extra day in Siam Reap at the end and get a tuc tuc for your own personal trip around the temples. Take part in the bike rides despite the heat, it's a great way to get out into the countryside and meet the locals and at Angkor a great way to get away from the crowds.
Fun, Fast, Exhilarating, Exhausting and wouldn't change a thing
The most jam packed 10 days of my life. But also the most enjoyable. Every day brought something new. It’s fast and furious so be prepared for moving to somewhere new virtually everyday day. Having said that it’s a truly enthralling trip. Every destination is different providing you with a ton of different unforgettable experiences.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many but mostly the people! All the different guides we met on tours had a different amazing story. Each bringing a different perspective on life through war and post war. Really made you think and reflect. The guide on the My Son Sanctuary visit was brilliant, his knowledge and story were superb. Also the bike ride around Hoi An and Camp Ping Island gave you a unique reflection of life in the country. Standing on top of an old water mill at the top of the High Van Pass taking in the views was incredible. Walking around the War Museum in Ho Chi Minh City was probably one of the hardest things to do, but amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huy was an incredible leader. His knowledge was second to none, he gave us plenty of options of optional activities, restaurant options whilst pointing out the best places to go. He always had logistics sewn up, on the road breakfasts, lunches, transportation - the timings were always perfect. An all round lovely guy with a great sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We travelled mid-end of February - a rain jacket is useful as it was cloudy most days, some of the group found that the hat + gloves came in handy on the overnight train. Eat everything! The food is amazing everywhere you go. Pack light. There is opportunity to have laundry done along the way and as you'll be moving around virtually everyday it'll be easier if you've packed light. I found using packing cubes in my rucksack a god send!
tma
Excellent trip,quite tough walking in spectacular mountain scenery.The camping was harder than I anticipated.It was very cold and windy at night making it difficult to sleep.
Most Inspirational Moment
I guess reaching the highest point,Jebel Aklim.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Youssef was very good and seemed to have everything well organised He certainly organised some substantial evening meals and tasty lunches. His english probably wasn't the best but it generally wasn't a problem
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take warm clothing for the nights, and ear plugs in case its windy and the tent is noisy.I was glad to be allocated a tent to myself,I slept so badly it would have been miserable if I had been sharing.
A week in Jordan
A brilliant holiday starting in Amman visiting Jerash which is a huge site full of archeology. Petra another huge site and the walk down the Siq full of interest and then the Treasury comes into view. Climbed up to the Monastery spending all day in Petra. Best was the walk up to the High Sacrifice place. Night visit very disappointing, a bit of a lead balloon after the walk down. Hotel in Petra in a fantastic position but dirty and breakfast not good having to avoid chipped cups etc. The view from Mount Nebo over the Promised Land and all the mosaics wonderful. Loved Wadi Rum, the food, stars and camels. Aqaba interesting and snorkelling good. If it would be possible to fly home from Aqaba it would save the long but not unpleasant drive back to Amman in the tired bus with broken seats and dirty interior.
Most Inspirational Moment
Wadi Rum - loved it. But the walk over the tops in Petra brilliant - job to choose.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Omar extremely knowledgeable especially in Petra his home town and really did his best for us. Very helpful but he did repeat things a little too much.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes. Cover up against the sun and enjoy the experiences you will surely have
discover costa rica
An excellent trip around this beautiful diverse country.
Most Inspirational Moment
Everything was inspirational starting on Day 2 at Tortuguero National Park where we travelled the waterways seeing numerous birds , crocodiles , baby caymans , monkeys.sloths, iguanas , otters. river turtles and more.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Carlos Calvo was excellent in every way. His knowledge of birds , flora, fauna, local history was exceptional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware of weather in different areas, It can be 30 degrees with 80% humidity in the Esquinas rainforest with heavy rain so waterproof poncho and sensible footwear essential. The cloud forests can be chilly so sweater and fleece needed.
A great holiday
A really good trip, the walking is fairly easy going as the levadas have only a slight incline/decline. The hardest bit is getting to the start point or descending to get the bus. Sometimes the path is narrow without a handrail but we all managed fine.
The trip is good as it moves around the island. No two days were the same so there was good variety.
Most Inspirational Moment
None
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andre was excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
A good trip!