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4.7 out of 5

Alex Heap

Reviewed March 2015

Walking the Amalfi Coast

I had an excellent week with walks which were not too long but included a great variety of scenery and a significant amount of effort both going up and going down all those steps! Each day was different, each day had highlights, hard to pick the best day, the worst day was when I had to fly home.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say as there were many, probably standing on the top of Vesuvius

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leader was first rate, even adding a short walk on the last day

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although the walks were not to long there were some steep up and downhill sections and some of the paths were rough in places. You do need decent walking boots if you go on this trip even if you don't need them on every day. This would not suit complete beginners but even though not many on my trip were avid hill walkers they still managed to complete all the walks and enjoy them. Expect stiff limbs next day after the long downhill sections

Pat Dominey

Reviewed March 2015

Andalucia moderate to challenging - the first at this level

An excellent week in a beautiful part of Spain. Good range of walks on 5 days, with great views from the peaks and interesting walk to a hidden valley. Most walks about 10 miles with 650 to 950 metres climb during the walk. Comfortable accommodation, a lounge with a log fire in the evening and good catering. Less strenuous day out in Seville, but time to visit places of interest and try out a local bar or two.

Most Inspirational Moment

I would say the walk to summit of el Penon and recognising that the more challenging holiday grade was a good decision. The picnic lunch in the peace and quiet at the convent was an excellent interlude in another walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chris was an excellent leader, with good local knowledge, who had planned interesting walks at the right level of difficulty for the grade of holiday. He walked at a good pace, timed the day well and considered the ability of all in the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A reasonable level of fitness is required and the holiday is graded appropriately. Trust in the Trip Notes.

Hugh Stewart

Reviewed March 2015

Andalucian adventure, mod/challenging (recce)

Good walking for 5 days, pastoral and olive groves, with two mountains, the ones seen from the excellent and friendly Cortija. Those were about 10 miles and nearly 3000 ft climbing. The other days were easier but with the interest of a curious village built into an around a gorge, Setinel; a monastery for a brought lunch; a hidden, sunken upland limestone plateau; and El Chorro Gorge, an impressive sight, although that walk has not been fully worked out yet as the gorge walkway is not quite finished. I have no doubt that our leader, Chris Burke, will work out an excellent route as he did for the others.
The grading is accurate. Seville sight seeing is as for the easier trip. The food by the hostesses was varied and superb. Some Flamenco dancing by two local lasses at the Cortija, and the interesting clapping rhythm, was a bonus.

Most Inspirational Moment

The summit of El Penon, the jagged mountain overlooking the Cortija.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good: easy going, sociable, walked at a good pace and had worked out the routes very well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The grading is accurate!

Rina Trap

Reviewed March 2015

16 days of bliss

This trip seems a great introduction to what Costa Rica has to offer and certainly worked as an appetizer

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking in the cloud forest of Monteverde and on the hanging bridges in between the tree tops were definitely something inspirational. It was a rainy day which only made it more magical. An afternoon bird watching trip by a riverbed near Esquinas lodge was particularly enjoyable and the walk along the river at Savegre was both inspirational and tranquil. The sounds and closeness of the animals particularly in Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio and Esquinas lodge. And as a more general comment. On our trip we had a special birdwatching guide and therefore some fellow travellers were particularly interested in bird spotting. I found it particularly inspirational to see their enthusiasm and couldn't help becoming interested as well. Both the guide and the fellow travellers have definitely opened my eyes to a new world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gustavo is extremely knowledgeable on everything from birds, animals, plants as well as the history, politics and daily life of Costa Rica. He was helpful answering every silly question we could think of and constantly added extra walks in the mornings or afternoons, giving us every opportunity to get the most out of the trip. In Tortuguero he got us a very good guide for the boat trips on the canals. Don't know if other guides there were just as good, but we were very happy with our Hector. Also, Gustavos sense of humour definitely added to it being a joy having him as a guide. Our driver (Geraldo) was also very good and extremely helpful along the entire trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring proper trekking boots. Called Exodus to ask about foot wear and was told to just bring walking shoes and sandals. Walking in the rain on muddy paths in the cloud forest of Monteverde would have been a lot easier wearing a pair of trekking boots. Apart from that ..just enjoy

Michael Innes

Reviewed March 2015

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

A well run, well paced trip. Cycling was excellent but there are few flat roads in Morocco! Weather perfect. Accommodation is adequate but one cannot expect more in remote parts of the country. Some places had character. Food generally not great in accommodation but adequate.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling in the Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains - scenery superb.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Radu was very good - enthusiastic, helpful, knowledgeable etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware there are few flat roads on this trip. On several days you climb 700 / 900 / 1100m. Longest descent is 1400m, all in one section, which is superb - if you like that sort of thing. Some sections of road have been washed out so there are issues of poor surfaces and loose gravel but generally you are warned in advance and with careful riding we had no problems. Roads are generally very quiet.

Jill Jill

Reviewed March 2015

Kilimanjaro: Lemosho Route

An amazing adventure superbly organised & undertaken. From Florence our lead guide through to all the porters, assistant guides & cook, all were friendly, helpful & full of good humour.
The scenery & weather were great & the support we received was positive & encouraging. Great care was taken of our well-being, the food was an amazingly high standard, the pace & distances well thought through. Trip of a lifetime!

Most Inspirational Moment

Setting off from Barafu camp at midnight to see a zig-zag line of torches heading up the mountain, with guides singing as we climbed. Magical!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Florence Chrispin was a fantastic leader. He was so support & very clear about the expectations regarding the climb. He was a kind & nurturing leader who clearly had climbers best interests at heart. He led by example & his team were a happy unit who obviously enjoyed working with him & all got on well together. He was stringent in checking our fitness as the climb progressed. He gave his assistant leaders opportunities to shine. All 3 (Hans, Fred & Jonas) were a great support & encouragement to us. He was very clear on the expectations for each day. A genuine & lovely person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Train hard before you come! I had - but still found the climb a tremendous challenge, reaching Stella Point but not Uhuru. I have to be happy with that achievement because I know that there was no way I could have walked for another hour uphill to Uhuru. I also found the descent very hard work & was so grateful for the amount of encouragement given by Jonas. Read as much information about Kilimanjaro before you embark on your trip. There are some wonderful & honest accounts of climbs that present an honest picture of what to expect. I recommend "Kilikmanjaro Summit of Africa" by Jacquetta Megarry (She's climbed all routes). "Kilimanjaro" by Moushabeck & Schultz (beautiful photos & detailed account of the Lemosho route.

Penelope W.

Reviewed March 2015

Discover Sri Lanka (not Premium departure)

Beautiful country and friendly people plus good variety of activities, enough free time, coach journeys not too long and only one early start.

Most Inspirational Moment

Horton Plains/World's End walk was fantastic: great weather at the higher altitude and superb views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshantha was quietly efficient, obliging, constantly smiling, spoke clearly and there did not seem to be any hitches. He gave us some background information on Sri Lanka (mostly history) during coach trips but not quite enough practical information e.g. what shoes to wear, leech precautions and, in Kandy, someone asked what he recommended we do in our free day and he replied that he had circled 3 places on the photocopy of the map he'd given us, with no further explanation. He never offered to accompany us during our free time, which other leaders I've had have done - maybe that was exceptional - but overall he was good and very pleasant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The arrangements and accommodation were good so don't worry about anything. The jungle walks were not very difficult but tiring due to the humidity and heat - heavy walking boots not necessary. Seeing whales and leopards is not guaranteed! but there is lots of other wildlife + birds to see. Take a guidebook if you want to explore during free time.

Nicholas kemp

Reviewed March 2015

Shared Adventures in a stunning Country

Stunning country with multiple Climates, Landscapes and Wildlife that will take your breath way. The people truly want you to experience the best their country can offer and every interaction leaves you feeling that your time and money is valued highly.

Most Inspirational Moment

The shared experience with like minded people, our group, the leader, the drivers and local people. There was a real and tangible desire to share highlights of new wildlife, food & drink, culture and scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gustavo was a gentleman, he made sure everyone's experience in Costa Rica was the best it could be, he was always accessible if required, appearing with a sixth sence at times to translate or inform. Passionate, knowledgeable and the leader within the group, he was in it with us and you felt that you and your shared adventure mattered to him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book now you will not regret it

Olive Patchett

Reviewed March 2015

An amazing cycling adventure coast to coast through the soul of India

You do need to be both a confident and competent cyclist not only to cope with the wonderful mayhem that is Indian town traffic but also the distances in the heat, however the rewards of this is getting to see and visit areas of India that most do not.
The sights,sounds and smells as you ride along are a delight and a photographers dream.
The accommodation was wide ranging from modern hotels, home-stays and magical old Indian hotels. All the food through out the journey exceeded our expectations with wonderful Tamil and Keralan cuisine.
We really had a great adventure – a highly recommended trip. Thank you Exodus!

Most Inspirational Moment

It seemed at times we were passing through the very soul of India with its very colourful local ceremonies and all the many school children high fiving us as we cycled through their life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Shaker and his support team were excellent throughout with their mindfulness of our needs both on the mechanical side and perhaps more importantly on the relaxation and refreshment front! To get us all safely across India on a bike was no easy task!

Advice for Potential Travellers

You do need to be both a very competent and confident cyclist with stamina more important than speed to enjoy this trip to the full. Take a small pocket camera with a big memory card! Tamil food has taste attitude! Enjoy!!

Thidara Udomritkul

Reviewed March 2015

Best Trip I've done!

A brilliant and very memorable trip! The team of guides and assistant porters really brought the trip together and the food during the trek was amazing. It is a trip of a lifetime, this was genuinely the best trip I have ever done.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching Stella point just as the sun rose. I felt I was at my absolute limit, the sun rising over Kilimanjaro provided that final bit of inspiration and energy for the final, oxygen deprived push to Uhuru Peak!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Florence was the best leader I could've hoped for! Safety was addressed very seriously throughout the trip and we would not have reached the top without the strong leadership from the guides. They were there to support us every step of the way and all staff members were very passionate about Kilimanjaro. The guides have been up to the peak more times then they can remember!

Advice for Potential Travellers

- Bring lots of soft tissues, my nose was often blocked at night. - Volcanic ash gets everywhere, bring a nail brush if dirty nails bother you. - Make sure you bring the warmest sleeping bag you possibly can, you will not regret the investment. - Drink lots and lots of water.

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