Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Richard Bull
Reviewed June 2016
Enjoyable holiday in Evia
This was my first holiday with Exodus and I was very impressed by the standard of the holiday. Karystos is a very pleasant resort, with some good restaurants, but is not over-commercialised. The hotel is good, though hot water did go missing for a short time! I had a room with balcony facing the sea front. There were tea/coffee-making facilities in the room and after a hard day’s walking it was nice to sit on the balcony with a cup of coffee and watch the world go by. The walks were good with many fine views of both mountains and sea. The six members of the group got on well and we had enjoyable evenings sat outside restaurants drinking cheap local wine and chatting. I would certainly travel with Exodus again.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think that the second walk of the holiday, when we went up to a 'saddle' between two peaks was the highlight of the walking programme. There was a great sense of peace and tranquillity up there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide was excellent, with very good local knowledge. The travel arrangements all worked well and she found us some excellent restaurants for our evening meals. Problems (such as the above-mentioned hot-water shortage) were quickly dealt with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have some long trousers, because the shrubby vegetation on the upland walks can be very prickly!
Kay Kelly
Reviewed June 2016
A big tick off the bucket list!
We researched options for visiting Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands on the same trip and found that the Exodus trip offered a great combination, allowing plenty of time in both locations and with good itineries. We appreciated the small size of the party (15) and the knowledgable and helpful local guides. The Vieja Cuba Hotel in Quito was quirky and lovely, with friendly staff, but I wouldn’t have chosen the hotels in Cusco or Agua Calientes – they were a little too ‘budget’. The crew of the Cachalote were fantastic, anticipating every need and providing a faultless service. The tiny cabin space was something of a challenge, with only a couple of small shelves for storage and the bunks are definitely not for the claustrophobic, but that’s the price you pay for the privilege of sailing in a small boat.
Most Inspirational Moment
The day trek along the Inca Trail from Km 104 to Machu Picchu was challenging but absolutely wonderful. Arriving at the Sun Gate and looking down on Machu Picchu as the crowds were leaving at the end of the day was one of the highlights in an altogether fantastic holiday.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wilmer in Peru, Gloria in Ecuador and David in the Galapagos Islands were all knowledgable, professional and helpful. Both Gloria and David went out of their way to look after an injured member of our party, and David in particular went to a lot of trouble to ensure she was able to enjoy as many of the excursions as possible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a purely personal observation, but not being able to flush toilet paper on the boat, and having to put it into a bin with no lid was enough to stop up my metabolism for the week! The bin was only emptied once a day as well! The provision of bio-degradable nappy sacks for used toilet paper would have been more hygenic.
Maria Brambles
Reviewed June 2016
Viva las Alpujarras!
Great value trip. Wendy and Alejandro are fabulous hosts, George is a great guide. Great scenery, brilliant company 🙂
Most Inspirational Moment
Really enjoyed the relaxation of the trip-nice to be so well looked after and the group were great and we gelled well. Seeing the Alhambra at night was very special
Thoughts on Group Leader
George is a wealth of knowledge and it was good to get an insight into life in the Alpujarras. Very relaxed and manageable pace fur our group
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it!
Linda Dodd
Reviewed June 2016
Amazing Iceland in an amazing trip!
A lot was packed into 4 fun-filled days taking in stunning scenery. Travelling on a comfortable bus, our brilliant guide Ibi made sure we got to take in Iceland and its history through our many stops.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many fantastic moments in this trip, though walking through the divide at Thingvellir National Park and taking in the view was spectacular. The Blue Lagoon was the perfect way to end the trip with new found friends.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ibi really helped to make this trip with an informative and friendly style. I felt complete safe under her guidance at all times.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to take lots of photographs and bring one will a long exposure and a tripod if you hope to shoot the northern lights. Alongside that, thermals are recommended as the wind can be icy. Good waterproofs including over-trousers are essential, especially at the falls if the weather is bad. Also try and take a walk into Reykjavik at some point so you don't miss out.
Sheila Wood
Reviewed June 2016
Croatia Islands & Mountains
The country is beautiful, the people friendly, the old cities interesting (Dubrovnik and Split), accommodation okay, food adequate.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of a hill that I didn't think I would manage!
Getting to top of the belltower in Split.
Walking the city walls in Dubrovnik.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zeljko Zarak was excellent - unfailingly good natured, kind and an inspirational guide and leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for heat!
If older, make sure you are fit enough to cope with rough mountain paths - down often more difficult than up.
Don't forget about mosquitoes.
Kim Payne
Reviewed June 2016
Beautiful at every turn
An incredible week of superb food, hill top towns, challenging cycling, new friends of all abilities and a well structured itinerary!
Most Inspirational Moment
Every turn, every climb, every descent was a "wow this is beautiful" moment! The scenery was incredible
Thoughts on Group Leader
Liz and Paul worked so well together! Liz was incredibly well organized and her restaurant recommendations were 100% outstanding! They structured the riding around everyone's capabilities and frequent stops and clear instructions meant a well run trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Late May was still COLD and wet so take appropriate clothing even if the weather forecast before you leave says warm and dry! It is extremely hilly, know what 1000m of ascent means before you go. I did and I knew what I was riding but others didn't. The distances are not long but the hills are :-)
I ride a carbon road bike so I was nervous about the bikes but they were absolutely perfect.
Tania Kowalski
Reviewed June 2016
Stunning Cycling Trip
This trip was exactly what I needed, a complete escape from the busy’ness of life to focus on the stunning Italian scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling through the Amalfi in the late afternoon, looking out over the water, the temperature just right, and the scenery breathtaking. Perfect way to end a hard day of cycling. I've never done a cycling trip like this before so wasn't sure that I was up for 5 days of cycling however I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was an incredible, very memorable trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Paolo was personable, knowledgeable and was always concerned for our safety. I traveled with a group of girls and we all had a lot of fun with Paolo. We can't say enough good things about him and Raphaele (our cycle tech).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Come ready to cycle some hills :) Bring a soft pillow!
Ellen Vancaspel
Reviewed June 2016
Walking the Amalfi Coast
A fabulous trip. I can thoroughly reccommend it.
Most Inspirational Moment
This trip is full of highlights, so difficult to choose one moment.
Of course the walk of the Gods... Great walking with wonderful views. One thing: it would be good if it could finish with a lunch in Montepertuso and then a shuttle bus down. There really is no merit in taking all the steps down to Positano.
The waterfall was lovely too. And Ravello.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader, Martin Goddard, was very good. He was friendly, he explained everything clearly, gave good instructions and lead us everywhere safely.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a walking holiday and it involves a good deal of walking, some of it up hill! Bring stout walking boots.
David Bromley
Reviewed June 2016
Walking the Amalfi Coast
As usual, with Exodus, an excellent trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Our trip to Capri, on the free day, was memorable. Walked to Villa Lysis and back via Villa Jovis meeting hardly anyone. Great views and even time for lunch!
The "Walk of the Gods" was everything we expected.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martin was very good. However, our group were strong walkers and caused him no real issues. His organisation and briefings were spot on.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Naples airport is not the best organised and our return was chaotic. Nearly one and a half hours to check in and then a forty minute wait for passport control. It is not possible to purchase additional snacks or alcholic drinks on Meridiana flights.
Jim Reynolds
Reviewed June 2016
High Inca Trail
An unforgettable experience. Great guide (Tomas LLancay) who managed everything without fuss and provided an education into Inca History en route. 6 nights of camping is not my favourite but this is perfectly acceptable with great food that kept my calorie intake up. Excellent acclimitisation at start so we all started well.
We were all strangely discombob. when we met the masses of tourists at Machu Picchu.
