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4.7 out of 5

Eric Cho

Reviewed November 2016

Vietnam Adventure

Activities packed trip in an amazing country with friendly people! Exodus drivers are very reliable for airport arrival and departure transfers. The lodging all through the trip is very nice. Our group of travelers hit it off right away and looked out for each other all through the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

To go to the War Reminants Museum and see the tragedies and suffering of war and how these people after the war gradually rebuild and develop their country economically and open up to foreigners with a friendly welcome.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very organized, very resourceful and knows his country very well. Danh is also very proud of his country!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Everything on the itinerary is great with free time for us to either rest to keep up with the pace or go shopping or to the beach by ourselves. The train ride is kind of tough and don't expect to sleep well. It stops and goes in the middle of night and with a lot of jerking!

Sophie Smither

Reviewed November 2016

Elusive Tigers!

So much down to luck and timing, it was like looking for an orange needle in a large haystack! We certainly saw a lot of the land where tigers are but the animals themselves are not so easy to see.

Most Inspirational Moment

Undoubtedly the first (and for me only real) tiger sighting. From a large growl in the undergrowth that made everyone jump to despair as the unseen animal disappeared into the dense vegetation. Then further along the track, just round the corner, she finally emerged and crossed the road and went and climbed a hill and sat on a rock to enjoy the morning sun. Far away but she posed magnificently and stayed in place until we had to leave.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vijay was excellent and very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and did his best with the range of problems thrown his way! Particularly impressive herding of 15 people on and off a very crowded train!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, heed the other reviews with regards to expectations! This is not like other wildlife holidays and in particular very different from an African safari. Tigers are shy and solitary and very hard to see. You need a lot of patience and some luck, or that was certainly the case at this time of year. Be prepared for a lot of nothing - waiting for an alarm call, frustration as tracks disappear where you cant follow and hope that you just happen to be in the right place at the right time! Other than tigers it is mostly deer and monkeys to look at but even they aren't that abundant. Also don't be fooled by weather forecasts - you will want a fleece or jumper for the morning game drives even if the temp is supposed to be 19 degrees!

Francis King

Reviewed November 2016

Cycle Madagascar

An astounding country to visit. The scenery was spectacular and various. The people very friendly and of course the wildlife unique.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trek into the National Park.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fi (Finaritra) was very willing and helpful. He was however inexperienced which led to a few minor problems but he did cope very well over some confusion about return flights and accommodation. I would have liked to have heard and therefore learnt more about the country as we travelled from our guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave your smartphones in you luggage.

Christine Paterson

Reviewed November 2016

Land of the tigers

We had a great experience on this holiday. The lodges were all free wifi, albeit a bit slow. 2 of the 3 had pools, great for the free time between 11 and 2.30 between game drives. At the 3rd lodge the pool was being renovated which was a shame.
Saw 6 tigers ncluding a fleeting glimpse of 3 cubs on 4 of the 16 game drives we experienced.

Most Inspirational Moment

First tiger sighting was magical, the second when we followed alarm calls and got there before anyone else very special. Last sighting of single tiger also magical as it was our last included drive and we were about to leave the park.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vijay was fantastic. Nothing too mch trouble coped well with hiccups, my luggage was taken by someone else at Mumbai. I was panicking when we met him at nagpur he calmed me down and sure enough my luggage arrived at the lodge 48 hrs later. local game park guides bit hit and miss. Drivers more dependable. Everyone anxious to give you the experience of seeing a tiger.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a fleece. Mornings are cold, maybe socks too! Insect repellant a must for Kahna. Use it as soon as you arrive.

Geoffrey Beale

Reviewed November 2016

Indo china premium cycle tour

A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Fantastic scenery off the beaten track and away from tourists to see the real countryside and how the locals live. Our guide was very knowledgeable and great fun and took us to eat local street food that he knew was safe. Food was dirt cheap in Thailand and Cambodia. A bit more expensive in Vietnam. Wine was expensive but beer was cheap. We were lucky with the weather and had only one day where we got drenched. The rest of the time it was hot and steamy.
Don’t take any notice of the Exodus currency advice. We found it incorrect. Take US dollars only. We took pounds sterling and couldn’t change them anywhere and had to supplement the few dollars we had with an ATM withdrawal. Take some Thai baht but don’t bother with Cambodian Real or Vietnamese Dong.
If you are reasonably fit and adventurous then this is for you. There were support vehicles a plenty if you needed a rest. The snacks provided were very welcome at the breaks.

The only negative if you can call it that was the hotels. Excellent 4 star plus but you could have been anywhere in the world. We would have preferred more character. The air con however was very welcome. The most characterful stay was at the homestead in the Mekong delta on an island

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling on tracks by the Mekong though local villages. We all got horse responding to the locals saying hello all the time. Very friendly. The river trip to the floating market was also unusual and interesting. You have to do the extra trip to the CuChi tunnels near Saigon. The saddest morning was the visit to the Killing fields and torture prison in Cambodia. You have to do it just to appreciate the horrendous time the country went through. A thoughtful and moving experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chai was excellent. His local knowledge was a great help and he knew al the best places to sample local food at dirt cheap prices. He was very conscious of safety on the roads and wherever we went and we never felt uncomfortable anywhere. He organised everything and everyone wonderfully and even provided a helping hand to some the group up some of the minor hills. The countryside is flat as a pancake with a few gentle inclines but the heat and humidity take it out of you. Chai ensured that we had regular stops for water etc usually about every 15 km.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take US dollars only or include some Thai baht. Don't take pounds sterling. Take suncream and ensure you take your deet mossie spray. We didn't see many but my wife had a few bites even so. Also take your malaria tablets.

Jonathan Howard

Reviewed November 2016

Walking the Great Wall

Was my first ever solo trip and I can’t wait to book my next one. If you’re in two minds about doing it STOP! Book now. You won’t regret it!

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 5. Sun rising over the horizon and the Great Wall stretching away as far as the eye could see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jerry was amazing. Knowledgeable, approachable and very funny. Would love him to be my guide on every trip!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take some warm clothes for on a night and if the food doesn't agree, take some protein bars and some rehydration tablets just in case.

Sarah Gooda

Reviewed November 2016

Chocoquiero

This was a wonderful holiday. We went as a family including 2 teenagers and we all had a fantastic time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at a beautiful lunch spot in an Inca site, with tables set up on the terraces on the mountain side, and water channels cascading down, built by the incas. The first view of Macchu Picchu glimpsed from across the valley.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rolando was amazing. Inspirational, fantastic attention to detail, devoted to his culture, friendly and resourceful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure your sleeping bag is warm, have a down or synthetic jacket as it gets very cold - below freezing - in the evenings and at night at altitude. My daughter used a metal water bottle with an insulating cover as a sleeping bag. It's warm during the day though.

Paul Bulstrode

Reviewed November 2016

Superb from start to finish

This was truly a wonderful 2 weeks. From Delhi to Calcutta, the ridge, the people and those others on the trek made this a trip to remember.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views of the Himalayas, walking along the ridge between India and Nepal and the great food we had to eat

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sonam was superb, full of knowledge and always smiling. A great character that made us laugh but lead the group well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

In autumn (mid October) it was very cold on the mountain (at night). Be ready for it. Otherwise no issues, even on the train. Make sure you get up early for the best views of the mountains (although evenings were also great). Relax, forget the world and enjoy! When it says dont take photos, dont take photos (army check points on trek)

Gyan Fernando

Reviewed November 2016

An Unknown Country

There are very few British tourists visiting this lovely country and this Exodus trip was a good way of understanding the Past and the Present state of Korea. A visit to the DMZ gives you an understanding of the conflict between the South and the North.
The gardens and ordinary road-side trees are beautiful and the people are charming. There was absolutely no hassle from the local people or officials.

Most Inspirational Moment

Although uncomfortable by our standards, the Temple Stay was inspirational and an eye opener. We lived the life of a monk (but only for one night!) well away from the electronic world of some parts of Korea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Minhe Kim was a petite and charming girl with an infectious and rather cheeky smile which made up for any shortcomings on her part.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a rather hectic trip involving two internal flights and walking tours as well as optional hikes. So make sure that you are reasonably fit and that your shoes are comfortable but sturdy.

Diana Clanton

Reviewed November 2016