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4.7 out of 5

Mark Hilton

Reviewed October 2016

Wonderful Bhutan

Wonderful buildings, incredible Bhuddist traditions, lovely scenery, friendly people – a really peaceful, largely unspoilt and unique country – and a photographer’s paradise. The only down side is the dangerous road from Wangdue to Gantey.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Tigers Nest was just wonderful as were many of the monasteries and forts - mesmerising with the monks chanting and the haunting sound of the horns and drums. The mountain village of Gantey was also wonderful so natural and unspoilt - just lovely - and its local festival and market much nicer than the very large main Thimpu festival.

Thoughts on Group Leader

A really nice, knowledgeable and helpful guy - although safety and timekeeping weren't strengths

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take waterproofs and walking boots. And be aware that the roads are inherently dangerous with large drops in some places.

Caroline Arnold

Reviewed October 2016

Walking the Great Wall

A brilliant trip. The Great Wall was amazing, with spectacular and breathtaking views. The trekking was great, being well paced, as well as having some steep and challenging sections. The Xian extension was really worthwhile, not only to see the teracotta warriors, but also to experience the sights and sounds of this lovely city.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first steps on the Wall, and the realisation of its vast scale. The sunset at Jinshanling. Tai Chi at the temple. First sight of the warriors. The food market in Xian.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Jay was superb. He was informative, helpful, patient, funny, professional, indispensable, and we miss him!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave space for souvenirs, and do the Xian extension if you can.

Elaine Lyons

Reviewed October 2016

Cuban highlights tour

Absolutely fantastic trip highlighting the true Cuban way of life. Great organisation by the tour guide, personal approach, group became like one big family including our guide, driver and mechanic. Spectacular views made better by taking them in on two wheels. Superb beach opportunities and general sightseeing when on two feet rather the bike. Overall smashing trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling 103 km up some very steep hills! The personal approach made by our tour guide Freddy! What a hero!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

As above....hero! True legend. How he put up with us all the way he did and then went straight on to another group with the same enthusiasm is beyond me!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get cycling!! Although anyone can do it! Course varies and you can always get on the bus if you're tired!

Mary Collins

Reviewed October 2016

Walking in Majorca

Walking in the western and northern mountains of Majorca was beautiful. My first visit to the island and I was not disappointed. A good group of sixteen like-minded people, two very different bases, secluded coves, rugged mountains and excellent tapas – what was not to like.

Most Inspirational Moment

Eduardo! A superb guide. Eager to share his knowledge and obvious love of his home country and the pa amb oli lunches were wonderful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

See above

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is rated moderate in the brochure but at times sections were fairly challenging. Proper footwear and a stick a must!

David Shelton

Reviewed October 2016

Well guided trip

This is a well organised trip – as is always the case with Exodus everything worked, all the arrangements were good and the guide excellent. Also, the trip notes manage expectations around the trekking, hotels and food really well – the experience will be as promised – including the chicken’s feet!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking parts of the wall which are remote, quiet and unpreserved. They give some idea of the work and "engineering" that created the wall.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jay was excellent. He set exactly the right pace, gave clear directions and exactly the right amount of information each day. He obviously cared that we enjoyed the trip and he could not be faulted. His standard was as good as all the other Exodus guides I have had the pleasure of travelling with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is obvious, but be prepared for slopes and steps up and down. These are hard to practice for in the UK but this is why the trip can be quite demanding in places, balancing out the short distances on some days. However, a few of us could have walked further on the shorter days so if you are reasonably fit you will be able to cope with this. Take note of the trip notes description of basic hotels and manage your expectations, not everything works sometimes which makes the hotel in Beijing on the final night seem like a palace! You will be served authentic Chinese food with chopsticks for every meal so the diet is very different. However, everyone on our trip was fine, no illness and no sore feet!

Timothy Lamb

Reviewed October 2016

Puglia and Matera

A most relaxing varied and informative trip.

Matera and the Sassi district was a highlite, the hotel and location so unusual. It was valuable having a knowledgeable local guide with family history of the area.The good weather helped of course, but the overarching factor was the excellence of our guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Personality of the manager of the wine bar where we had the wine tasting in Alberobello. The farm house stay was excellent and the walk from there through the olive groves to the coast was pleasant. It was sobering, rather than inspirational to see the refugees lodged in the Spanish Counts former residence on this walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marinella was an absolute delight. She worked tirelessly to make sure everything went smoothly for the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you get Marinella as a guide. If you get a bus from Naples, ensure it takes you to the Matera central bus station, not dump you the outskirts of town with no directions and suitcases.

Michael Casey

Reviewed October 2016

Imperrial China and Yangtze River Cruise

This was our first group holiday having previously travelled around various Asian countries on our own. The holiday exceeded our expectations and we really enjoyed the experience of modern China. The organisation was good with a great balance of varied experiences. The food was excellent too.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to nominate one inspirational experience but walking on the Great Wall in the early morning before it was too crowded and with clear visibility has to be up there. Also seeing six baby pandas (pre-walking stage) fed, burped, washed and put out to play at the Chengdu Breeding Centre was just wonderful. Again an early start to avoid the crowds but so worthwhile.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He really made the holiday. Very well organised, knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. He also fully understood where western and Chinese cultures would clash and pre explained situations to the group which helped enormously. We had a great group too who were up for the trip and wanted to enjoy themselves - no moaners here.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Nothing can prepare you for the sheer size of this country and the numbers of people. It is an amazing power house of a country. with sights that I will remember for ever and a rate of development which is almost unbelievable. However, if you cannot cope with crowds and noise and want peace and quiet don't do this trip. Modern China isn't for you.

Stephanie Walker

Reviewed October 2016

South Africa: Walking and Wildlife

Difficult to sum up as we were offered such a wealth of experiences on this holiday. However revelling in the wonders of the natural world, whether specifically looking for wildlife, or walking in the mountains and hills, was a constant.

Most Inspirational Moment

Again, there were any number. However, getting out a a 4X4 in a game reserve, walking cautiously and quietly in line behind our ranger with his rifle, to come over the top of a rise to find hippos and crocs in front of us in the river.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had three leaders who worked incredibly hard, driving, shopping, cooking, clearing up and keeping us informed about what we were seeing. They were all skilled, knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. They also guided and safeguarded us on walks with patience and understanding.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were very lucky to find ourselves to be a friendly and confident tour group so were able to rely on others for support as well as our guides. I found it useful to have a hydration bladder, rather than fumbling about with water bottles, in my backpack, and, having some concerns about my elderly knees, I used trekking poles for every walk; all was well.

Anne-Marie Hellewell

Reviewed October 2016

Inca Trail and Amazon Rainforest

I have wanted to visit Machu Picchu for a very long time and when I began to research my dream holiday, this package ticked all the right boxes. It was everything I had wanted and more. The itinerary is well thought out and makes the most out of the 17 day trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The crowning glory was arriving at the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu for the first time, having trekked for 4 days. It was a very special moment. However, the entire trip was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wilmer Delgado is an excellent guide. He is both knowledgeable and passionate about his country. He was an excellent host to our group, always attentive and caring. He joined in socially with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Inca Trail is strenuous, especially day 2, but it is as much a mental challenge as physical. It isn't a race so take your time.

Paul Daly

Reviewed October 2016

Colours of Rajasthan

While some days on this trip were truly exceptional, there are days that could be removed and the trip would not suffer. The sightseeing around Delhi was disappointing as most of it was viewed from the bus. Pushkar may be a good place to visit during the camel fair, but the fair was not on during my visit and I found Pushkar to be a waste of a day. The extra day would be better spent in either Udaipur or Jaipur.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Taj Mahal at sunrise is breathtaking, the Victory Tower at Chittorgarh is a beautiful example of ornate carving, and there are no words to describe the experience of seeing two tigers in their natural habitat in Ranthambore. I would also have loved more time to explore the Observatory of Jai Singh, which is an absolute masterpiece of engineering.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was a good and very patient leader. His knowledge was great and he did everything in his power to ensure an enjoyable trip for everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a plug in mosquito repellent!! Don't bother with the optional boat trip in Udaipur, accepting a blessing or prayer at the Jain Temple will require you to open your wallet, and if you are a meat lover, prepare for a limited supply. Some eateries are vegetarian only.

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