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Our two guides were very good, Beverley in Borneo and James on the Peninsula. James in particular shared a wealth of information about the country, went out of his way to show us interesting sights and introduced us to great food. The hotels were very good and internal transport comfortable. We were also very lucky to have a small very congenial group of travellers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Borneo and especially the day on the river where we saw orangutans in the wild and lots of other animals and birds. The Orangutang sanctuary was wonderful too but seeing these animals in the wild was a special treat.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both were very good but James was exceptional. He added things to the itinerary, introduced us to local food in his favourite restaurants, socialised with the group, and organised everything perfectly. He put the well being of the group above and could not have been a better person to have a tour leader.
Amazing experiences. Great group leader. Group members great company .
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying at riads in Fes & Essaouira and marvelling at architecture, decor and people who lived there in the past. The Hassan II mosque visit in Casablanca. Camel ride over Erg Chebbi. Ridden camels before on previous trips to Jordan and Tunisia but not like this. In a caravan and over 1 hour. Great fun watching over the dunes, quad bikes zipping about and photos . Walking through the palm groves and Amazigh village in Skoura. The hammam experience in Tighza high Atlas. Very basic but it’s invaluable to the people who live in this rural community. Makes you think how privileged we are.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fouad worked tirelessly even though he was fasting! How did he do the 4 hour hike in the high Atlas while on a fast I do not know. Endurance & devotion to his faith.
Kerala is a lovely place to visit, very clean and hygienic, and with delicious food. We had a very good group of 16 people and an excellent guide Vinod who was knowledgeable, helpful, charming and flexible in meeting the group’s needs.
Most Inspirational Moment
Houseboat stay - so many kingfishers to see, and the serpent eagles. Walk around Nature reserve and seeing a group of elephants with a baby.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was friendly, knowledgeable, fun, flexible and very well organised. He dealt with all respectfully. One of the best guides.
Excellent value for money. Superb guide and drive. Lovely hotels and good food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Johnny Villalobos. He's the best guide I have ever encountered
Thoughts on Group Leader
Johnny’s knowledge and enthusiasm was extraordinary. He is without doubt the best guide I have ever encountered. In addition to his incredible talent - spotting and identifying both fauna and flora - he went out of his way to look after the needs of every single member of our group. This included an 87 year old for whom Johnny even organised: a card for us all to sign, a gift and a cake on her birthday which coincided with our last night in San Jose. I feel privileged to have met Johnny - an exceptional naturalist and conservationist, with great wit and a lovely sense of humour plus massive emotional intelligence. I could go on and on …. Suffice it to say, Exodus is very fortunate to have such a talented leader.
The trip was recommended to me by someone who’d done it. I really wanted to see a tiger & this gave me the most game drives across 3 parks – optimising my chances
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing tigers!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Krishna was passionate about India, it's people & wildlife & this really shone through. He went out of his way to be helpful & make sure we had a good experience e.g. organising an extra game drive for us & organising a celebration of Holi festival for us.
Overall a great experience. Some of the days involved long travel distance and long days of travel in the van. Our tour guide did his best to break up the long drives but it might be good to evaluate the itinerary a bit to reduce the long drives.
Loved the varied itinerary. Our tour guide and van driver were terrific, very polite, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The small group of 10 was a nice size. Good variety of locations and experiences (loved the backwater houseboat!). Nice variety of site seeing and experiences such as meals with local hosts.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the Backwaters Houseboat!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Biju was a fabulous tour leader. Very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Went our of his way to be helpful. Very personable.
Superb guide, Son. Very good standard of accommodation and lots of variety including a night on a boat and a night on a train. Great moments and always something to look forward to . Very varied from Hectic Cities, historical Palaces , lunch with local family, markets, Buddhas and countryside with paddy fields and water buffalo.
Most Inspirational Moment
Joyful smiling children running out and greeting you like celebrities in every village you pass through
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader and guide, Son - brilliant . Informative and great at organising . Good attention to detail
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack waterproof cycling jacket and Suncream . Don’t expect paradise - the litter and water contamination in Halong bay are both shocking
Nigel Lowe
Reviewed March 2026
Vietnam cycling adventure never a dull moment
Superb guide, Son. Very good standard of accommodation and lots of variety including a night on a boat and a night on a train. Great moments and always something to look forward to . Very varied from Hectic Cities, historical Palaces , lunch with local family, markets, Buddhas and countryside with paddy fields and water buffalo.
Most Inspirational Moment
Joyful smiling children running out and greeting you like celebrities in every village you pass through
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader and guide, Son - brilliant . Informative and great at organising . Good attention to detail
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack waterproof cycling jacket and Suncream . Don’t expect paradise - the litter and water contamination in Halong bay are both shocking
A wonderful trip full of amazing sights, food, colours and an outstanding tour leader!
We are just back from our first ever trip to India. It was a wonderful experience full of amazing buildings, palaces and forts. We tried a wide variety of delicious food and had the opportunity to eat at both top end restaurants for a reasonable price as well as sample a range of street food. The trip certainly lived up to its name as the colours we saw were so vibrant, whether it was ladies dressed in beautiful saris, colourful flowers and garlands or the decoration in the temples.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many but picking just a few it would be sighting a tiger, the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort in Jaipur. Plus the warm and friendly welcome we received form the Indian people themselves.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ajay Gupta was our leader and he was outstanding. He was so helpful and caring and gave us such an insight into his country. Ajay's aim at all times was to show us the best of his country and to ensure the group was having an enjoyable time. Some of our group had special requests, for example to visit another stepwell or consult an astrologer. Ajay made it happen for them. Ajay was so helpful to my husband and I helping us plan our extra days in Delhi and kept in touch with us to check all was going well. He is such a fantastic ambassador for his country and Exodus clients will really have hit the jackpot when they find he is their tour leader. We would love to do another trip with Ajay as he goes over and above at all times and is full of fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Some of the days do involve long days of travelling but they are broken up with frequent stops and the sights at the end of it are definitely worth the drive. I would highly recommend this trip and the Exodus way of travel. We cannot wait for our next trip!
