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What a brilliant trip, great itinerary, well managed and the tour guide Thuong was excellent. Also group size was good and we gelled well as a team. Loved it.
Home stay was fabulous, Cat Ba island and the boat trip and kayaking in an area where virtually no-one else was there. We also saw the Golden Langurs, what a treat!
She was amazing, so professional, helpful and good at interpreting the group and what we wanted, both individually and collectively. Once she got to know us she was even better! Super good.
This trip was unforgettable! Many people choose to do the Annapurna Circuit on their own and they mainly follow the Jeep track, which didn’t appeal to us. We were so happy and grateful that we decided to go with Exodus – we had the best guides! Sukman and his assistant guides Dipendra and Lakpa Sherpa were fantastic.
We had knock knock tea in the mornings – loved that part, and followed a mix of alternate trails (that weren’t well known) with certain sections along the main Jeep track. On those quieter trails, we rarely encountered other trekkers and definitely no other tour groups. We did pass herds of goats and met local people. We only saw other people along the main jeep track.
Two days before reaching Thorong La Pass, we had heavy snow. Thanks to Sukman’s expertise, he made the difficult decision to backtrack immediately. Many trekkers without guides, or those who chose to wait out the storm, ended up stranded at high camp and had to be rescued. We were fortunate to make it safely off the mountain in time, though it meant rerouting the second half of our trip. Even with the detour – we thoroughly this trip thanks to the amazing team. The porters were also incredible companions. Without them, carrying all of our belongings for three weeks would have been tough!!
Day 1 was super memorable - we crossed suspension bridges, passing rivers and waterfalls, over rice paddies and hiked up and down many steps through villages. What an intro to what was ahead! One of the most inspiring days for me was Day 7 - starting from Upper Pisang, our Teahouse view was of Annapurna II! We made our way to Ngawal. This day definitely gave us a taste of a continuous climb up as we were just days before the high pass, the views were stunning and it just got better and better as the day unfolded. You look back thinking, I can't believe we came from all the way down *there*.
Sukman was exceptionally caring, kind, and patient throughout the trek. He led from the back, ensuring that everyone in the group was well taken care of. Our safety was his top priority. Sukman’s knowledge of the mountains and local life & culture was very inspiring. We would 100% travel with him again in the future!
Be mindful of what you pack, and keep your KITBAG weight within the 10kilo limit. You travel with local human porters, who work incredibly hard -something many people don’t fully appreciate. Overpacking can be quite selfish. If you forget something, don’t worry—you’ll still find supplies along the route - For example, in Chame and Manang. We were able to pick up our YakTrax right before Yak Kharka. High altitude is no joke, so having a comfort item can make a big difference. Just remember, keep your load within the weight limits.
An excellent knowledgeable and personable guide, and a wide range of island experiences and opportunities to see all the different animals and birds. The hotels could go up a notch.
Seeing the animals and birds at close quarters, climbing the volcano and snorkelling.
He was incredibly knowledgeable about nature, wildlife and the geography of the Islands. Personable and helpful, carrying bags etc.
This was an amazing trip. We packed a lot in to 2wks. Cities, mosques, kasbahs, medinas, countryside, desert camping (including camels!), mountain villages, hikes, a fishing port. Oh, and some shopping! There were some long travel days, but they didn’t feel long… the bus was comfortable (and our driver Hassan was excellent!), with frequent stops for sights / loo breaks. Also, the scenery was interesting. Our guide Mohamed was superb, one of the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve been lucky with Exodus to always have excellent guides, so the standard is high). One example… We had an unexpected issue with the bus on about day 3 which wasn’t fixable locally, and we all assumed the itinerary for that day might need to change, or at least that we’d be delayed for a while. But thanks to Mohamed’s organisational skills, enough taxis turned up within 20mins to take us all on to our next scheduled stop, with Mohamed following once he’d sorted a replacement bus.
Several... mainly in the countryside, desert and mountains. I particularly enjoyed being in the Sahara with the Berber guides playing music (and encouraging us to dance!) around the campfire. Also, the lunch in a village near Skoura. The family who hosted us were utterly charming and welcoming. The hammam in the High Atlas was also a highlight, with two lovely ladies looking after us well.
Mohamed was superb as mentioned above. He was approachable, patient, calm, quietly getting on with things. Friendly and easy to be around. He was clearly liked and respected by the various local guides we met, and the people we stayed with or visited in the desert and mountains.
Book this trip, you won't regret it! I've read others who've had delays at the airport, we had no trouble at all, it was quick and easy to get through (it's probably improved in recent years). There's no form to complete for a visa, just a few questions at passport control (flight number / hotel details / occupation). Money wise, the exchange rate is slightly worse at the airport than in town. Cashpoints are more expensive in Marrakech than elsewhere (in my experience). If you like buying souvenirs, pack an extra bag for your trip home!
This was more of Bus Tour with a small amount of cycling added on on very busy roads
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Wild life and Trocadero
Roberto who was excellent given his limited support
This was a full tour and was under resourced. They group shoud have had a back rider for safety reasons. 80% of the accomodation was below basic and about 50% had no hot water. . .
The tour was very well organised with a wide range of enjoyable activities. Our guide was excellent.
Amakhala game reserve - superb guide and lots of wildlife to see.
Petro made this tour fantastic. Her organisation and knowledge were second to none. She is obviously well known and liked by many of the restauranteurs and hoteliers along the route. She was able to re-arrange the published route in small ways at times, to take advantage of weather conditions or to ensure we had extra time in certain places. We were celebrating an anniversary and she went to some trouble to make it very special for us. I cannot praise her abilities highly enough.
Petro Petorius was absolutely excellent as a guide, she made sure the trip ran smoothly and adapted to the group really well. The trip really did show the highlights of South Africa and the safari experience was brilliant
Safari was amazing - Amakala was brilliant, Marten was an excellent ranger and so knowledgeable Loved the day in Stellenbosch - wine tasting at the vineyards was great Blackheath Lodge in Cape Town was a lovely hotel
Petro was exceptional - I have done lots of group tours and she is the best leader I have come across. Positive and engaging, full of knowledge which she happily shared and ran things so smoothly She organised dinners for the evenings when we had free time using local restaurants she knows - all were great. Her communication was clear and we always knew the plans for the day ahead. Honestly I cannot praise her highly enough - she is a total star and a real asset!
Our guide, Gizer, was wonderful with so much knowledge. We feel that we made so many friends on holiday. The walking and sightseeing was fantastic
Our guide, driver, and the rest of the group. Visiting the roman city of Salamis and Famagusta. The wonderful food and drink. Swimming in the Mediterraean Sea. The comfortable hotel with friendly staff. The wonderful scenery with mountains, pine forests and coastline. Dining out together as a group.
Gizer was so friendly and he always had a smile. He has an ability to provide so much information without notes.
Our guide was absolutely brilliant… very informative trip with loads of wildlife and excellent accommodation
Wildlife.. sloths iguanas lizards toucans macaws hummingbirds and the resplendent quetzals
Glenda was quite simply the best guide I have ever had… efficient informative caring humorous diligent and intelligent… she went to great lengths to ensure that everyone had a great time… I will recommend not only this trip but also Glenda as leader to friends and family
My husband and I have now done several tours with Exodus and there are many reasons why we keep returning to Exodus, not the least of which include: the staff are helpful and available from beginning to end; the group size is small which makes the logistics more manageable; they put together itineraries in various locations that maximize the most interesting places to see and things to do; their trip notes accurately reflect what to expect and how to prepare for your trip; their guides have incredible knowledge about the various areas; and they listen and respond to reviews.
Although some days seemed longer than others, “Belize Reef and Ruins” is one of the most interesting tours I have ever done, and the only tour I have ever done twice (in one year). There was no shortage of opportunity to further my learning about the history of the Mayan civilization, the flora and fauna of Belize, and the present-day life of the Belizean people. Wherever we went, we were greeted with “Belizean warmth and kindness”. As I shared with a few of my friends, in spite of the heat, the unrelenting humidity, and the mosquitoes, I wish there were two of me – one to stay in Belize and one to return home.
Though I enjoyed all of the various activities, I will highlight just a few. Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was the perfect laid-back peaceful place to start our tour. It's almost an understatement to say it is a bird lover's paradise! As happened in our group, it even makes birders out of non-birders! And the sunset cruise was absolutely amazing! There was hardly a moment along the way where we weren't spotting something! Tikal - The whole experience of staying in the jungle was pretty amazing in and of itself. Then, setting out in the early morning darkness with only our headlamps/flashlights for light, walking through the jungle, making our way to Temple IV where we would climb to welcome the sunrise was everything and more than I anticipated, and absolutely nothing short of magical! Along the way, our guide had us stop for a moment, and close our eyes, before opening them to view the incredible blanket of stars under which we were walking. Once at the top of Temple IV, and still in darkness, we sat quietly taking in the powerful and thunderous roars of the howler monkeys. Then, just moments before sunrise, we were rewarded once again with an unbelievable concert of "the awakening of the birds". The sunrise was almost surreal (as though someone had painted it). As if that wasn't enough, immediately following the sunrise, and within easy viewing distance, the rare orange breasted falcon was spotted. This whole experience of the jungle coming to life from out of the darkness will be indelibly etched in my memory for a long time to come. Still in Tikal, later that same morning, while exploring other ruins, we were fortunate to encounter a wedding ceremony being celebrated in what we understood to be traditional Mayan way that included the connection to the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. Tubing in the Caves Branch River - unfortunately, the day we were were scheduled to be here, there was a cruise ship in. During our time in the cave, a number of other groups were in the cave at the same time. Because of the echo, and the overpowering noise of so many, it was difficult to hear what our guide was saying. Though certainly not the fault of Exodus, it felt sad that no apparent attempt was made to space the groups out. In the earlier trip I had done, our group was alone in the cave and we were able to benefit not only from the commentary of the guide but also to experience the sounds of the cave in silence and total darkness (when we turned off our headlamps).
Jorge was tireless in ensuring that every member of the group was cared for throughout, and that everyone had the opportunity to experience all that the trip had to offer. He did so through continuous sharing of his indepth knowledge of Belize and the history of the Mayan civilization. It seemed no question was beyond his ability to answer. His birding skills were beyond infectious! In our opinion, he is a guide "extraordinaire". Just a word about all of the other local guides and drivers - their enthusiasm, knowledge and willingness to share all served to benefit us and our overall experience of Belize and Tikal (Guatemala). Time and again, I wished I knew as much about my own environment as all of these guides do about theirs.
It's important to read the trip notes. Be prepared for heat, humidity, bugs, rain, clothes not drying out, some long days, and some long slow drives along potholed roads (particularly in Guatemala). But, also be prepared for an adventure of a lifetime!