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Cycling or walking holidays – at your own pace. There are many ways to travel the globe in pursuit of adventure, and those familiar with Exodus will know that we have long advocated a small group style of travel that offers leader expertise, a balance of activities, camaraderie and excellent value. As specialists in walking...

Read time – 3 minutes Islands appeal to most of us. The idea of a secluded spot, away from the hustle of mainland and mainstream life, just says total escapism. Whether it’s the dramatic crash of waves colliding into rugged coastal cliffs or sluicing white whispers against the sand, the sea is a constant companion...

Read time – 4 minutes A seaside sojourn needn’t leave you blistered and bored after a day lying on the sand. The waves are an exciting playmate, abounding in adventures great and small. From underwater safaris along coral highways shimmering with tropical fish to kayaking past the relics of an ancient empire – here are...

Read time – 3 minutes As our coach wound its way up the mountain road towards Kvitavatn, some 950m above sea level, I felt the excitement start to grow. I’d never been to Norway before, never tried cross-country skiing and was itching to have a go. On arrival, we quickly discovered who our new roommates...

Read time – 2 minutes Chile may not be the first destination that springs to mind for an active getaway but with its heady cocktail of glistening lakes, high-altitude peaks, arid deserts and groaning glaciers, there’s ample opportunity for discovery and adventure. Chile could be the perfect place to make you go ‘faster, higher, stronger’...

Read time – 2 minutes On the 23rd February, we left for Nalbung Village, a small remote community across Nepal’s Seti River that is only reachable on foot – an epic 10-hour journey where I only wished to have packed less in my rucksack. Nalbung Village After a short rest with the headmaster of Kalika...

Read time – 2 minutes For Exodus, responsible travel combines two elements: one, a consideration for the impact travel has on the communities and countries visited, and two, our responsibility towards the environment and the ecosystems travel can affect. These principles permeate every one of our trips, whether it’s eating locally sourced meals in a...

Read time – 1 minute Exodus funds 23-year-old assistant to train as a full guide… Exodus leaders are the best in the business. We work tirelessly with all our leaders across the globe to ensure the highest standards on all of our trips, and this includes training and progression throughout their careers.  Training Exodus Leaders...

By Emma Garrick, Discovery Programme Manager Many of you are aware of the Exodus philosophy; small group trips offering leader expertise, an assortment of activities, camaraderie and excellent value for money. To this end our Family Adventures are no different. They are usually holidays with varying amounts of activity but with hassle-free arrangements that will suit...

Read time – 1 minute Palenque, Uxmal, Tikal and Chichen Itza are just some of the dramatic Mayan sites we visit on our trip The Ruta Maya. The highlight for me on this trip is the contrasting settings we visit; from the Caribbean Sea to rich tropical jungles. Our trip starts in Antiguawhich is viewed as...