Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Robert Walden
Reviewed September 2016
Bulgaria Rodopi Mtns
Good walking in the Rodopi hills -Derbyshire on a larger scale (but with a lot more trees).
Most Inspirational Moment
The walks were a little "samey" as many of the individual views are masked by the extensive conifer plantations but the viewing platform from St Elijah (Sveti Iliya) Ridge on Day 6 gave an impressive and unique aspect and from where we saw wall creepers on the rocks just below and could watch their red flashes in flight. Later the Yagodina Cave was an impressive side attraction.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good. Cheerful and willing - mixed well with the entire group. (Danced really well!)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you take a large lunch box. The food is hearty but dull (a lot of cheese with every meal - especially breakfast!) - I would seriously suggest taking a bottle of ketchup or favourite brown sauce plus a supply of your favourite tea bags if you are not an avid coffee drinker. Beer, wine and coffee is very cheap - your bar bill will be a pleasant surprise!
Jennifer Shelley
Reviewed September 2016
Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast
This was an excellent trip giving an overview of the Croatian coast, some of the islands, plus a quick look at important historical sights.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery, the sea and the islands plus the magnificence of Dubrovnik.
Thoughts on Group Leader
An intelligent likeable man, a good ambassador for Croatia!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Although not a lot of walking is required, comfortable shoes and beach shoes are essential.
Alastair Bull
Reviewed September 2016
TDS - Walking in Andalucia
An exciting holiday with amazing views on the surrounding area and also on the different walks as well. Our group leader was nice, friendly and a pleasure to be with. The other guests I was with also very friendly and nice to be with as well. Would recommend to anyone as a sole traveller who enjoys leisurely walking as well.
Most Inspirational Moment
I would say the amazing views on the walk from visiting different villages to the El Chorro gorge and also spending time with the group leader and the other guests as well.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader (Alexis Gonstaw) - a very nice and friendly individual who was a pleasure to be on holiday with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring plenty of sunblock and also things like cream/tablets for bites and heat rashes. I would also bring a money travel bag to take so that you have a secure place to put your money. Any unessential items I would put in your main luggage
Samantha Hopkins
Reviewed September 2016
Mount Toukbal Climb
My partner and I choose to use Exodus again having experienced a fantastic trip with an amazing guide to the Anti Atlas in October 2014. However we were very disappointed with this trip; on the first night the tents arrived after us: consequently we all got completely soaked despite wearing our waterproofs; our kit bags when they arrived had not been covered properly and consequently some travellers had wet kit; there was a no toilet tent; the tables and equipment were very poor quality. None of these problems had we experienced the previous year. To add to this the guide was very unfriendly, set the pace at that of the fastest walkers (bad mountain leadership)! To summarise we are very reluctant to use Exodus again; pity after such a good first experience. We are travelling to Nepal in February with a rival company.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the sunrise on Mount Toukbal.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Poor.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take dry bags to out in the kit bags.
Margaret Tatam
Reviewed September 2016
Camino de Santiago
Unusually hot for September.Trainers would have been better than boots as lot of road and gravel walking although I didn,t get any blisters.Very pleasant group of 16 some with Exodus for 1st time.food great. Most meals taken in a group .Camino busy but that meant lots of cafes which we enjoyed.
Most Inspirational Moment
Finishing the 18 mile day!
Thoughts on Group Leader
He had not walked the Camino before although he had cycled it .Very pleasant
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take trainers as well as boots.
Martin Wood
Reviewed September 2016
Great walking amongst fantastic scenery
Some fantastic “easy” hill walking around Amalfi.
Most Inspirational Moment
Joining the hotel staff for cookery lessons. You got a real sense of "joining in" with the family run hotel kithen
Thoughts on Group Leader
I have travelled several times with Exodus & never had a bad tour leader. Emily was one of the very best.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Carry your waterproof coat every day, even though we only needed them once. Not sure boots were required, stout shoes would have been fine.
David Strachan
Reviewed September 2016
Everything you want in a hiking trip and much much more!
This was my first trip to this part of the world and went with an open mind regarding the turbulent recent history of the country but what I found was a wonderfully warm, hospitable and friendly country with no hangover from the past.
The walking was truly wonderful with spectacular views wherever you looked, from the magnificent Sutjeska national park where Bosnia’s highest mountain (Maglic) resides along with some wonderful ancient forests to the mountains around Sarajevo and the visit to Bosnia’s highest inhabited village (1469m).
Walking in the Bosnian mountains really is a hidden gem and something anyone that enjoys walking should do before the world finds out about this.
The city trips of both Sarajevo and Mostar were equally a great part of the trip and both city guides were not only informative and knowledgeable but also warm, friendly and answered every question that was put to them.
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting the inhabitants of the country's highest inhabited village and having lunch that they kindly prepared for us, the walk to the village was truly spectacular with stunning views wherever you looked, the friendliness and unassuming nature of the villagers was indeed inspirational as it is a tough life living off the land and I can imagine that the winters can be harsh and long!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Samer was a wonderful leader, his knowledge of the mountains was second to none and he looked after the group with patience and encouragement throughout, even on some of the more arduous climbs.
He was more than just a leader though, he was a historian always happy to answer any question the group might have, he was an interpreter when we had problems getting out requests across to the locals and at times he was a comedian with his own brand of humour!....... if you get Samer as your guide you can be reassured that you will be in safe hands!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walking is rather strenuous and a fair bit tougher than we have in the UK but it is easily done with anyone that is a regular walker and the views more than make up for the effort!
Ronnie Lapidus
Reviewed September 2016
Undiscovered Italy
What a lovely trip to a part of Italy is mostly as yet undiscovered. Daily you will see ancient sites and experience the countryside and the gastronomic delights of southern Italy. You will walk about 8 miles a day through mostly flat / rolling countryside. The only real day of climbing is the first day in Matera where you will explore the national park that is in the ravine behind the city. We went in September so as to avoid the high-heat of summer and that was a good decision.
Most Inspirational Moment
The little things. Seeing a hummingbird as we paused on a country walk. The incredible vibrant color of the frescos on the walls of rupestrian (rural) cave churches in Matera and in the countryside. The first moments of a cool dip in the Adriatic sea. The clear love that our guide and local tour leaders have of this little known part of Italy.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Guisseppe was marvelous. He grew up in Bari and is very knowledgeable about the area. But most impressive and infectious is his clear adoration for the Basilicata and Apuglia regions. He loves the outdoors and was full of information about the agriculture and history of the area. His English was wonderful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
On your free day in Alberobello, find out if it is market day and if it is stay in town. Ask Guisseppe where to eat - he'll direct you to an organic restaurant with a garden.
Danny Bell
Reviewed September 2016
Memorable Markha Valley
Stunning scenery and great camping adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being able to enjoy spectacular landscape ranging from the different valleys, canyons, with a multitude of colour changing rock formations.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The guide Rajeev was extremely organised and took great care of the group. Both him, his assistant Wangail and the team were also very social which is always nice.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do prepare for any weather conditions as with this being the end of the season we did wake up to Snow one morning. Also with is being hot during the day do not pack too much in your day bag.
Geoff Slade
Reviewed September 2016
Inca magic...
Amazing trip. Photos do not do the place justice and you have to see the 360 degree views for yourself and walk the trail to truly appreciate the magic of it all. There are some challenging elements on the walk but nothing too difficult – but this just adds to the feeling of achievement once you finally reach the Sun Gate.
Cusco is a wonderfully historic city, and the Sacred Valley and other local sites should also be visited to fully comprehend just what the Inca’s accomplished in such a short period of time.
Highly recommended to anyone with a reasonable base of fitness and sense of adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
Rainbow Mountain day-hike.
Reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time after 4 days of hiking.
The ever-changing scenery and spectacular views of the Andes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adolfo was brilliant. He kept a good pace on the walks with lots of rest stops, provided us with lots of interesting facts and info and had a laugh and joke with us along the way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Some elements of the hike can be challenging, especially for anyone with knee problems as parts are quite steep. But a basic level of fitness and sense of adventure, along with going at your own pace, should see most people through just fine. Plus the views are spectacular, which takes your mind off things...
We had a few extra days (before and after the Exodus dates) in Cusco and we were glad we did as there is so much more to see and do in the city and surrounding areas that you probably wouldn’t have time otherwise.
