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We were part of a charity bike tour for WaterAid Canada and had an amazing time exploring Central America by bike
Climbing the hills though incredible heat and seeing the amazing sights along route.
Our group leaders were way beyond what I expected, they were knowledgeable and engaging, but also had a strict sense of safety and our best interest at heart
Pack your bags, and get ready for a great time
Excellent holiday – good leader and driver. Good mix of people. Good insight into the best of Costa Rica and I want to go back and do it all again!
Nothing in particular stands out - the holiday really started the moment we boarded the boat to Tortoguero and within five minutes saw a crocodile and it just got better and better.
Superb. A Costa Rican who had a degree in ornithology and tourism - he could spot an animal/bird in a tree that we would never have seen. He became a integral part of our group.
It is extremely leisurely - the walks are short and very manageable, so don't be put off by the fact that a walk is included most days.
An excellent cycling trip with plenty to challenge the keen cyclist. We saw hugely varied aspects of Cuban life, from farming to city and town life. The group were great fun and we all got on very well. The tour guide was excellent and looked after us from start to finish.
The stop over in the eco lodge in the Sierra Maestra. This was peaceful and tropical and a lovely opportunity to relax in a lovely garden with the birds singing. It would have been very easy to stay another day.
Freddie was absolutely brilliant. He was an expert cyclist and kept us safe and on schedule. He was supportive of cyclists at all levels. He has a great knowledge and understanding of his county's history and current issues. I appreciated his organisation of places to eat at night, but he was always keen to say that he was happy for people to do their own thing. Can't fault him.
This is a full on trip, and you don't have a lot of time at each stop so you need to be organised and to think ahead about your kit, your money and some extra munchies to keep you going. You need to be strict with your hand hygiene and be careful what you choose to eat. Stomach bugs are an issue.
First time with Exodus, we travelled with a group of friends, plus three other couples to make up the numbers. As a group we immediately realised that we were going to have a good time together – this was a good start and then of course the rest of the holiday – touring the highlights of Costa Rica was perfect, helped along by a wonderful guide (Andres) and our driver (Carlos).
We enjoyed every day - there was something different to see each day and each was special in its own way. The hanging bridges at Monteverde were wonderful, once you got used to them and the nature reserve at Manual Antonio with wonderful natural beaches, racoons, lizards and monkeys coming on to the beach with the racoons trying to get into rucksacks, they know how a zip works. The pacific ocean where we were was wonderfully warm. The best - seeing the Quetzal on the last day!!
Brilliant - he soon became part of the group and answered all our questions with knowledge and patience! Our driver also became a key part of the group - making it all the more enjoyable.
Be aware that in the rain forest it is very humid and everything in your cases will need airing when you get to your next destination. Make sure you take binoculars and ideally a compact camera - you need to be quick off the mark when taking photos.
The best holiday we have ever experienced. Not only were all the activities wonderful, Sujan and his team made every effort to make it a trip of a lifetime.
Too many to describe. River rafting was the most fun, the elephant safari was magical, climbing the lion rock fortress was scary but worthwhile and the temples were really beautiful. The variety of birds was more than I anticipated and lots of great photography moments. Everyday brought something new and exciting but the ultimate was seeing twelve blue whales just six miles off Dondra Head. Local people were so friendly and the food and hotels were great.
Sujan was the best part of the trip. He was friendly but strict to keep us all on time. Susan, Gamini (driver) and Nishantha (the conductor) all worked as a trusted team making us feel safe and happy at all times. They even organised non-tour activities including bird watching opportunities. All three smiled from start to finish. A pleasure to be with.
Just go and enjoy the experience. The more you take part in the activities the more you will enjoy every day.
This was a trip that we had wanted to do for some time, and we were certainly not disappointed. The mix of cycling, sightseeing, swimming, great fellow travellers, a brilliant guide and one or two mojitos made for an amazing experience
It is hard to pick just one moment, the amazing views, the inspirational cheers of 'hola' from the locals whilst cycling through the towns and villages, swimming in the Caribbean, I could go on....oh yes, and the famous Bee Hummingbird!
Freddy was an inspiration in himself. He was a font of all knowledge, from the terrain to the wildlife to the revolutionary history of the amazing island. He was quick to pick up on the needs of the groups, both in sickness and in health, and adapt the itinerary accordingly.
Make sure you have small change for loos, take hand gel and use it often. I found a gel saddle cover a help but the new Trek bikes were pretty good. We did not spend as much money as we had thought we would and less than the trek notes suggested. Put your camera in a 100% waterproof bag or leave it on the bus when it rains.
The many places you visit are simply amazing, the Dead Sea, Petra, Mount Nebo, the Red Sea, Wadi Rum, etc, etc. The hotels are REALLY poor quality and not at all like the photos in the trip notes.
2 days in Petra is just amazing! Make sure your fit enough to walk to the Monastery!
This is an absolutely fantastic trip.
It is diverse in terms of climate, type of rain forest, topography and ,Eco systems. you see The Caribbean and the Pacific,You experience High mountains ,volcanic areas ,pristine sandy beaches and huge range of mammals and birds.
The food In all the places we stayed and in the local restaurants was great if you are a meat and fish eater.
The accommodation excellent with contrasts between the Eco lodges and the small hotels which are you appreciate both !,
Staying at Esquenious Lodge .This is a totally natural environment ,not contrived and a perfect example of The best of Eco tourism.It offers employment to local people and this is reflected in the service and charm afforded to visitors.The pool is fed by natural stream water,the wildlife plentiful and undisturbed. Seeing Sloths suspended from a cable undertaking an amazing mating ritual .The cable was above major road works!!, taking the optional extra trip o the Zip Wire riding above the forest canopy.
Johnny Vilalobos was a brilliant tour leader. he was friendly and kind, calm and knowledgable across all topics relating to his country .He was very proud of Costa Rica! he was very well informed and able to ensure we had the best opportunities to see places and birds and animals .He was in no way patronising but was concerned for us.If he couldn't answer questions he researched them , remembered and always came back with and answer. He was sociable and very clear with his instructions and information about plans.He also drew our attention to the minutiae and all the elements that make up the environment.Top Man !!!!
take a Light Waterproof mac and look at the universal packing list. don't travel through USA, long delays and queuing for excessive security.
Costa Rica is a beautiful country, remarkably diverse, and well worth discovering! The circuit was extremely well organised so that we travelled long distances only every other day, with plenty of stops along the way. We would usually arrive at our lodge in the early afternoon with time for a walk afterwards for those who wanted it. The food was surprisingly good wherever we went, and the people we met very friendly and kind. The nature is fabulous, we saw monkeys, sloths, more birds than you can count, frogs, and much more.
Difficult to choose! We visited a new ecosystem every other day and therefore had new experiences each time. If I really have to pick one moment, perhaps it was the flight of the beautiful quetzal above the forest in the early morning sun.
Johnny Villalobos was the perfect leader: always smiling and friendly, extremely knowledgeable, very professional, sensitive to people's needs. He obviously loves his country's nature and wildlife and knows how to transmit that passion to those who travel with him. Difficult to imagine what he could do better.
If you like nature, wildlife (and there's lots of it!), easy walks and discovering new places, then this is the trip for you! If you want a beach holiday or a very cultural trip based around museums, then think again. It WILL rain, even in the "dry" season, so be prepared with appropriate clothing, but don't let this put you off; for one thing, the rain is warm, for another, it soon stops and isn't a deterrent at all.
It was very well organized. I don’t think we missed seeing anything. I defiantly would not recommend the safari excursion.
Seeing the blue whales and the people the people of Sri Lanka. It's always amazing to see how other parts of the world live.
I was very impressed with our group leader. I have never experienced someone that was so tentative to the group as a whole and also as individuals. His attention to detail was immaculate.