Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Rosslyn Gray
Reviewed April 2017
Fascinating trip
A fast paced trip with a wide range of experiences and locations
Most Inspirational Moment
Cambodia was the highlight of the tour. Our guide there was excellent and even invited us to the blessing of her new home and to meet her family.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had one for each country we visited. They were all very friendly, knowledgeable and interesting. Channa in Cambodia was particularly good, she was so proud of her country and so pleased we'd come to visit. Nothing was too much bother for her. Noung in Vietnam was great fun and Rapd in Thailand was good though she kept us moving quickly and those unable to keep up missed out on the information being given
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty of mosquito repellent and your own toilet paper, outside loos Don't always have it.
David Mitchell
Reviewed April 2017
Mixed quality but excellent service
We had an excellent guide in Antonino who took us on some excellent routes and had extensive knowledge of the area, fauna and history of the volcanoes and the evolution of the landscape
The hotels and included meals were disappointing and should have been of a higher quality
Most Inspirational Moment
Up Mount Etna seeing the lave flow
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good as detailed above
Advice for Potential Travellers
Personal choice on hotels for us too basic
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank David for his review, although we are very sorry that he was disappointed with the quality of the hotels and some of the included meals. Hotel choices in Sicily are limited as there is a lack of well located, good mid-range properties and high quality accommodation costs a premium. Whilst the hotels used by our groups have been specifically selected for their good standard of accommodation and service, we would like to apologise that his experience was not so positive. The feedback we receive from clients who have visited these properties during high season have indicated that, in general, they are good. We will continue to closely monitor the feedback we receive about the quality of the properties and restaurants in the low season and if they are found to not be reaching the standard we expect, we will consider reducing the overall cost of the trip or removing our low season departure dates. We realise this cannot alter David’s experience, but I hope it shows we have taken his feedback seriously. Marta Marinelli – Product Manager
Mary Ann Cameron
Reviewed April 2017
Japan Ancient and Modern
I’d wanted to go to Japan for 20 years, having worked with Japanese students whose stories fired my enthusiasm. The tour more than met my expectations. It was well planned to ensure we experienced a wide variety of regions, travel, hotels, culture and food.
Most Inspirational Moment
One day started in the mountains where the snow lay deep and the snow monkeys frolicked in the hot water springs; it ended 48 floors up in an observation floor, stunned by the city of Tokyo's lights shining as far as the eye could see.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We were very lucky to have Tatsuro as our group leader. He was calm, efficient and determined we should have as good a time as possible, taking us to restaurants we would never have found in a million years. I will remember the pancake bar in Hiroshima for ever!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go!
David Stanley
Reviewed April 2017
Hidden Treasures of Jordan
This was a memorable trip and we really feel we have seen and experienced Jordan.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hiking around Petra far surpassed our expectations. It was great to have two days there with lots of time after the group hiking tours to explore on our own. Swimming in the Dead Sea was also wonderful.
Jane Hand
Reviewed April 2017
Walking in Andalusia
A weeks centre based walking, not too strenuous , a free day in Seville – a lovely city if you like cities, wonderful flowers, lots of surprises. A great break
Most Inspirational Moment
Finding beautiful orchids, not having to cook or think about anything for a whole week!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tina was an excellent leader, full of information and surprises
Advice for Potential Travellers
Worth taking binoculars for the bird life
Patricia Weber
Reviewed April 2017
A Wonderful Moroccan Experience
I had always wanted to go to Morocco and this 8 day journey did not disappoint! The week took us through varied landscapes and sights! Wonderful and beautiful whether looking out the windows of our mini bus or our trek through the desert or our stay in the gite in the High Atlas Mountains! And of course chaotic, magical Marrakech. Just go!
Most Inspirational Moment
Two highlights for me were our desert trek and sleeping out in the Sahara! As well, our stay in the gite was an experience I won't forget!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Hassan, was extraordinary! He made this trip even more fascinating and interesting with his knowledge of the country and it's people. He has a great personality and sense of humour! Our whole group of 12 travellers would agree! Thank you Hassan! I am proud to now call you friend!
Advice for Potential Travellers
No need to pack a sleeping bag for the overnight stay in the gite or desert. All sheets and blankets are provided. I was happy I had my hiking boots as we did a fair bit of walking. Take extra tissues, hand sanitizer or wipes as toilet paper may be scarce in some places. Just enjoy the many cultural differences and enjoy the people!
Lori Roth
Reviewed April 2017
Petra and Wadi Rum by Bike
The itinerary covered many of the best archeological sites in Jordan, with the added highlight of a night camping under the stars (which we couldn’t see because, much to our surprise, it rained in the desert) in Wadi Rum. Petra is magnificent, as is Little Petra, and we had plenty of time to explore both. Floating (because it is next to impossible to swim) in the Dead Sea ended our trip on a high note. The only itinerary flaw was Aqaba. It is a busy, noisy city, in which, for us, the only thing to do with our free morning was to take an expensive, dull and uninspiring boat trip to snorkel amidst underwater garbage.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlight for me was, of course, the magnificent building called The Treasury in Petra. I suspect that building is the highlight for just about everyone.
I always find travelling more inspiring when I can combine the sites with cycling and hiking as the itinerary of this trip allowed.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our local group leader was ill-suited to his job, but we didn't let him get in the way of our enjoying the sites, tastes and sounds of Jordan. I think, though, that I was the only one of our group who enjoyed the sound of the call to prayer five times a day, even when it woke me up before dawn.
Nicholas Lipkowski
Reviewed April 2017
Petra & Wadi Rum by bike
Luck played a part in that we had ideal weather the entire time but Exodus fulfilled their responsibilities brilliantly. In summary, a fantastic experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
When Zuhair our guide had us line up along the dark, narrow canyon wall in order to witness the dramatic splendor of of the shining facade of the treasury at Petra.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zuhair was everything I could hope for, informative, entertaining and attentive to individual needs. His historical perspective and anecdotal memories helped make our bus rides fly by. After all, we were there to cycle and he made sure we were well fed and hydrated. When one of our group had an accident that called for being checked by medical professionals he was rushed to the hospital nearest our destination and Zuhair kept us apprised and that was appreciated. To our collective relief he was discharged and able to rejoin us and resume that evening.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring extra layers because the temperatures can vary and on the bikes we don't always have access to our main luggage. Personally, I would have had a better experience if I had packed a wetsuit for snorkeling the Red Sea.
Robert Seatter
Reviewed April 2017
Cycle Kerala and Tropical India
A great trip – with huge diversity of experience and atmosphere
My first time in India, and Kerala was probably the right place to start
Good cycling, paced by time in Kochi city/time on the backwaters/a brief time on the beach
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling through the winding roads between vivid green tea plantations
Dusk viewed through the tracery of Kochi's fishing nets
Lunch on the family terrace in Kochi
The general Indian assault of colour and light
The genuine sense of welcome from schoolkids and passers by
Thoughts on Group Leader
Joseph/Shibu (not forgetting Harry the driver) were all lovely
Calm, assiduous and unfailingly patient and courteous - in what could have been a v stressful and dangerous context (some of this cycling is really quite dangerous if you cease to concentrate for the wrong moment!)
The one thing that was really lacking was the cultural/historical input
And quite reasonably, Joseph/Shibu cannot be good at everything
However, the 2/3 one off guides hired to do this in situ were all terrible - the one in Mysore took a 10 minute call to sell carpets in the middle of our Palace tour, another local guide outside Mysore at the temple was incomprehensible
This could I imagine be easily sorted with some better on the spot recruitment
Advice for Potential Travellers
You WILL get ill (unless perhaps you are a v seasoned Indian traveller)
Pace yrself as the combination of cycling and heat and illness can be difficult
Jenny Watkins
Reviewed April 2017
Costa Rica Coastal Secrets
A great trip where we saw so much wildlife and diverse habitats, enjoyed walks and ate some excellent food.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit to the Sloth Sanctuary where we we given a brilliant talk on the sloth. Seeing sloths in the wild, seeing the Quetzal in Savegre Cloud Forest, getting close to the birdlife on the waterways of Tortuguero.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gustavo was a friendly yet professional leader. His English was excellent and his enthusiasm and knowledge of his country and the wildlife unsurpassed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
All our group flew out the a day early on the direct BA flight. It avoided travelling through the USA and gave you time to recover from the flight and do a local tour.
We just took US dollars which were accepted everywhere. The food and drink not included were quite expensive The trip notes accurately reflect the prices.
None of the walks were too physically challenging although the heat and humidity were challenging at times. Insect repellent and sun screen a must.
