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4.7 out of 5

Melanie Edwards

Reviewed October 2016

Cuba magic

I had a very delayed start to my trip thanks to airline issues, all was forgotten on getting out of the airport and an arranged taxi driving me through Havana to my first destination. 1am and I was wide awake and glowing. All thanks to Exodus service (for the tour and for sorting my unexpected transport with no hassle), Cuba, the tour guide and drivers, the tour group, Cuba, Cuban people, Cuban architecture, the Cuban landscape, Cuba and Cuba. Oh, and the Atlantic and the Caribbean. And Cuba.

Most Inspirational Moment

The colours and the architecture all across Cuba. The people saying Hola as we passed. My tour group (including guides) spending every evening together because we liked each other. All the photos I took. My first site of crystal blue ocean. And then my first time snorkelling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Laz was brilliant. It was as if he was sharing his own special parts of Cuba with us. Endlessly patient with questions he must have had hundreds of times before and knowledgeable and proud of his country. He translated more than language for us, he translated culture, and experience and he was part of our team as we were his, Geraldo's and Ariel's (our drivers)

Advice for Potential Travellers

September is HOT! But totally doable to ride - it just adds to the challenges. Make sure your tyres are pumped because it's hard going if they aren't. Don't expect service and toilet facilities like you're used to. They're perfectly fine and complaining about slow service or having to pay 10c to use a toilet gets pretty tiresome when your visiting someone's country and that's how they live. The pace is exactly what helps you feel like it's a holiday experience. Be generous with your CUC if you can, it's so cheap there.

Julia Fraser

Reviewed October 2016

Walking in Tuscany

I really enjoyed this, my second Exodus trip. Despite my misgivings about my fitness I came away confident that I would come back and do more. We were lucky with the weather but even without this it would have been great.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting up to the summit of Monte Sumba

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was an inspiration and an exemplary leader, taking into account everyone's abilities and fears - taking care of safety and at the same time encouraging everyone to achieve their potential.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go on this trip - and read the A-Z notes (I didn't do this, so missed out on learning about the room thermostat,....!)

Timothy Clarkson

Reviewed October 2016

Classic Inca Trail & Lake Titikaka extension

An outstanding trip which exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish everything went like clockwork and was really well organised. The trail was amazing with breath taking views and a really interesting history lesson. The food was great whether is was cooked by the porters or at any of the restaurants we ate at.

Most Inspirational Moment

Coming through the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu for the first time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Carlos was a great leader, knowledgeable, passionate and well organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack lots of thermals for the night time if you travel around October, as it gets down to almost freezing temperatures at night! The coldness affected my sleep for the first couple of nights camping. Travel light would also be my advice, most of us brought more stuff than we actually needed.

Evelyn Roberts

Reviewed October 2016

Walking in Tuscany

Easy walking on good trails and paths in forested, sparsely populated mountains. However, pay attention to the phrase in the trip notes ‘mountainous terrain’, there are plenty of ups and downs. Warm hospitality with simple but adequate farmhouse accommodation . Good home cooked food and plenty of it. I would have given 5* if the weather had been better and we had the views!

Most Inspirational Moment

A week of enjoyable walking with a good cohesive group in pleasant surroundings.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I have been on many group trips and Sara is an exceptional leader, way above the norm. Constantly working unobtrusively to provide support for individuals and the group, to make the week more enjoyable for everyone. Whether its first aid, extra clothing, advising on alternative options or providing maps, taxis and train tickets for the day off, Sara can handle anything required.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not look at Pisa temps for guidance. This is a 'mountain' walking trip and our group seemed to have not noticed this critical word. It was a lot colder and also wetter than the UK. Whereas the previous group had unseasonal warm sunny weather, we were raiding Sara's clothing store. As has been previously mentioned, this is an extremely high single supplement for a small room with a double bed and little else, plus shared facilities. The walled town of Lucca is well worth a visit on your day off. Maps, taxis and train tickets were organised by Sara and it was easy to explore. Pisa can be done on your final day.

Lisa Wright

Reviewed October 2016

Just brilliant!!

A wondrful trip in a beautiful place with a fantastic group of people

Most Inspirational Moment

The stunning views from the mountains, the energy & enthusiasm of our leader - and just being away with the best group of people. The laughs over the week, the coke mentos rockets and crisp tasting challenge made this such a brilliant trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara is awesome! Nothing is too much trouble, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group is having a good time. She has some great stories and her knowledge and love of the area is evident.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely do this trip! Eat the gelato wherever you can, go to Lucca (hire a bike!!), enjoy the walking, look out for wildlife. Have fun!!

Nick Yorston

Reviewed October 2016

Amazing Ecuador

If it’s variety you’re after, in one country, with no worries about getting around, this is the trip to choose. Every day brings something different, whether at fairly high altitude in the snowy peaks of Chimborazo National Park or the sultry heat of the Amazon basin. Breathtaking scenery between the destinations, coupled with stops in quaint market towns en route, mean the travelling is never hard work. The local people you meet and perhaps buy goods from are also friendly and welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to choose, but probably the time in the Amazon basin. The different types of wildlife seen during the day compared to on the night time walk, the reduced use of electricity thanks to candlelit rooms at the lodge, and the work being done at the nearby wildlife rescue centre to educate people as to the importance of all the species, meant a wonderful couple of days. The 'tubing' on the river was great fun too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was friendly and informative in a very relaxed manner, without ever going into so much detail that you'd switch off from what he was saying. He organised things well so that the odd longer day on the day bus was broken up sufficiently with breaks along the way, and he knew of decent places to stop for lunch. He was always ready to get our extremely reliable driver, Nelson, to pull over for the countless photo opportunities en route.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Remember that you'll be going to a couple of places at higher altitudes, where it could be very cold, so you might want to take a warm hat and gloves to go with the extra layers of clothing you'll want on those days. Heed your guides advice when it comes to trying to avoid altitude sickness, as until you're at those heights, you don't realise what an effect it can have.

Giovanna Claybo

Reviewed October 2016

Cycling Sicily

Country is beautiful with so much history. Great for historical buffs and scenery lovers. Everyday was different with scenery and great variety of hills. Going through farmlands and cycling along the waterfronts.

Most Inspirational Moment

The city of Syracuse is spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Daniela was amazing, very knowledgeable of the country's history and areas. You can see her love and passion of the country come out in everything she said and did. She went out of her way to make sure we all enjoyed ourselves. Giuseppe our driver, bike repairer and lunch maker was also fantastic. Though Giuseppe did not know much English none of us had any problem communicating with him. The lunches he put together were spectacular, healthy and sometimes too much. Daniela and Giuseppe worked so well together.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the hills are challenging so preparing ahead of time would be advisable but very doable.

Deborah Parker

Reviewed October 2016

Cuban Highlights Cycle

Great trip , with enough cycling to be enjoyable but not onerous.
Great insight into Cuba.

Most Inspirational Moment

Mojitos...mutiple

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was a star . Gave us a real insight into life in Cuba....and he is not a bad cyclist.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cuban hills may not be high but 30 degrees humidity makes them harder than you think . I appreciated my saddle cover.

Robert Howson

Reviewed October 2016

Botswana Wildlife and Wilderness

My partner and I had the most fantastic time on this tour. Of course there were a couple of long drives but then Africa is blinking huge so we expected that. Yes, it was dusty – it was the dry season. The range of environments was great, the pacing excellent and the encounters with nature and people were well managed and yet up close and personal at the same time. So much was done for us that we sometimes felt pampered but it is a tiring tour and we were grateful that the team, led by Sam, did so much for us with such good grace. A great bunch of people.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational? Big ask! Alice our poler in the Delta was brilliant, open and it turned out an amazingly talented singer. The vastly knowledgeable Jeremy who led our bush walks in the Delta and never tired of trying to find out what bug was what and was a talented comic turn and singer to boot. Moses our guide who became my nephew or was it my uncle (don't ask) was a genial, funny, kind, caring guy who never failed to spot a track or a bird or an animal at amazing distances at speed on bumpy 'roads'. Sam our tour leader was just great, there for us all in every way, good natured, quietly authoratative, knowledgeable and caring. He judges your wellbeing by the size and honesty of your smile. Meeting all these people and more besides were among the most inspirational moments.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As I said but I'll add here, Sam's a man who can cook up a feast with seemingly little effort. He martialled his team quietly and was a calm, fun and efficient leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a thin scarf or a Buff for your nose and mouth on the dry and dusty drives. Trust your team - they know why you're there and they'll do a better job if you don't try to advise them about things, like where they should park up to get the best photos.

DAVID CHAMBERLIN

Reviewed October 2016