Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day was inspiring, not least because of the warmth and friendliness of the people we met along the way. I particularly loved the early morning walk in Madurai, seeing the women washing and decorating their doorsteps and getting the chance to feed the cows! Another highlight was the visit to the Mannarasala temple…we were so lucky to see the baby weighing ceremony…that felt very special. And for high octane thrills it had to be the amazing Martial Arts show…an unexpected delight!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Biju was just wonderful as our group leader. He really is in a class of his own…every day he went above and beyond to make sure we got the very best experience. I have never had a guide as good as him…he is a tremendous asset for Exodus. Thanks Biju!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the journeys are long, but the coach was very comfortable…I would recommend plugging yourself into your favourite music and watching everything unfold out of the window…the ever changing landscapes were very rewarding… Also…always carry loo roll!

Most Inspirational Moment

The boat trips were great but the absolute highlight for me was sunrise at Angkor wat. Fila found us the perfect place to sit

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fila was wonderful! Thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable, lots of different things pointed out eg about the food, local customs, he spoke to local people and translated what they said, etc. we honestly couldn’t rate him more highly

Most Inspirational Moment

Tour leader, game drive/safari, coastal hotel location, Lion's Rock, Spice Garden, tea plantation....pretty much everything!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, friendly, competent, helpful and knowledgeable leader, who pitched the management, organisation and level of information sharing perfectly.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra wasby far the highlight, but we enjoyed every place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was top notch. Very likable

Most Inspirational Moment

Being in India provides all the inspiration you could possibly want - the colours, the noise, the food, the architecture, the people, the traffic, etc. This trip gives you the chance to experience these at first hand. Apart from beautiful Taj Mahal, I was especially impressed with Mehrangarh Fort which was unexpectedly magnificent. Mad tuk tuk drives were great fun. The trip did sometimes feel a little rushed and more time to assimilate the experiences would have been appreciated.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mayank is deservedly Exodus Guide of the Year. His organisational skills are amazing, especially important in such a busy trip. Inevitably we spent a lot of time travelling on the bus and Mayank took the opportunity to enthusiastically impart his remarkable knowledge about places visited and gave us an insight into many aspects of Indian life. All the restaurants Mayank recommended for dinners and lunches were excellent, often in beautiful settings. Praise should also be given to our driver, Mr Harbhajan, and helper, Mr Amit.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Exodus rate this as a leisurely trip but it is also tiring as so much is packed in, with lots of early departures - this is not a complaint just a warning. There is little down time and the group are together the majority of the time. Luckily our group gelled from get go and we enjoyed each other’s company. Plenty of opportunities to change money or visit atms. Hairdryers in all hotels on request. Some hotels seemed to ration hot water - but would flick a magic switch if asked. The kitty was a life saver as it covered most tips and took away the stress. Thoroughly recommend this trip. My only negative comment - the trip notes show a photo of a step well which is not part of the itinerary - rather a faux pas on Exodus’s part. The step well we visited in Bundi was nothing like it so a disappointment.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through the villages. Jaine Temple. Taj Mahal.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Manish and Rahul were very professional and great fun at the the same time. Looked after all of our needs.

Most Inspirational Moment

Kayaking in VangVieng, Alms giving and soaking up the stunning scenery of breathtaking waterfalls

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ning mixed well with the group, quickly learning everyone’s name. She had a good sense of humour and involved everyone, I was given the opportunity to give tips to the drivers and use my newly learned “thank you”. Nothing was too much trouble for Ning and was extremely kind and thoughtful. Mr Sak was so pleased to welcome us to his country and was always on hand to ask questions and support Ning and all of us.

Most Inspirational Moment

We visited during the Vietnamese new year and it was so lovely to see all the vibrant colours of flowers, lights, and lanterns adorning every standing structure and building. The Vietnamese people are so lovely and welcoming!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Trung was outstanding! Very knowledgeable, engaging, patient(!), and took us to some extraordinarily beautiful places (not necessarily on the published itinerary).

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is a packed itinerary so pace yourself! Pack light, pack for the weather, read through the itinerary and trip notes carefully so you budget accordingly. All the advertised extras are worth doing!

Most Inspirational Moment

We visited during the Vietnamese new year and it was so lovely to see all the vibrant colours of flowers, lights, and lanterns adorning every standing structure and building. The Vietnamese people are so lovely and welcoming!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Trung was outstanding! Very knowledgeable, engaging, patient(!), and took us to some extraordinarily beautiful places (not necessarily on the published itinerary).

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is a packed itinerary so pace yourself! Pack light, pack for the weather, read through the itinerary and trip notes carefully so you budget accordingly. All the advertised extras are worth doing!

Most Inspirational Moment

The wildlife was a definite highlight. But I also learned so much about Costa Rica from our guide, Alejandro. He was so informative and encouraged us to ask questions. I had really wanted to see a sloth in the wild and achieved this on our second day

Thoughts on Group Leader

I thought Alejandro was a superb guide. His knowledge was extensive. He was able to answer all our questions and we learned such a lot about Costa Rica. He was also very caring. Nothing was too much trouble and he looked after us. He worked so hard to make this trip a memorable experience.