Adventure, Rewritten

Walking in Tuscany: What You Need to Know Before Hiking ‘the Heart of Italy’

From our top five trails to the best time to visit, this is your expert guide to a hiking trip in Tuscany

What to Expect on a Wildlife Adventure in Costa Rica 

From sloths and toucans to rainforest trails and turtle beaches, discover what awaits on an unforgettable Costa Rica wildlife adventure

The Taj & Beyond: Your Essential Introduction to Adventure Travel in India

From Himalayan peaks to tropical shores, unforgettable moments await in India. Here’s what to know before booking your trip

Your Guide to Walking and Trekking Adventures 

This is where walking and trekking adventures go beyond the obvious, and into the extraordinary

Beyond the Miles, into the Moments: Your Guide to Cycling Adventures 

Go beyond the tarmac and into the heart of a destination with these epic cycling adventures.

Your Guide to a Year of Cultural Adventures  

Make this year the year you go beyond the guidebook gloss and into the rhythms, rituals and real stories that bring a place to life.

Our Best Hiking Tours in Spain, from El Camino to Los Picos 

Step into Spain’s hiking trails and find shared pilgrim spirit, mountain solitude, and everyday moments that bring the country to life

Hidden Shores to Highlands: Discover Sri Lanka’s Best-Kept Secrets 

Village walks, hill-country trains and hidden coves show Sri Lanka at its most local – shaped by voices, rituals, and small moments

Walking Through Time: Japan’s Most Scenic Trails & Rural Experiences 

Japan is famous for speed: bullet trains, blinking crossings, sushi that arrives on a conveyor belt before you’ve even sat down properly. But step onto its walking trails and time begins to unfold at a gentler pace.

Coffee & Conservation: Our Costa Rica Guide’s Secret to Sharing the Pura Vida 

After nearly two decades of guiding, Pablo Ledezma knows how to reveal the authentic heart of the country

5 Authentic Food & Wine Experiences in Italy You Can Enjoy With Exodus

Skip the tourist menu: these five Italy adventures trade guesswork for local guide recommendations, hidden eateries and proper regional flavor

A Slower Way to Safari: Water & Walking Adventures in Botswana 

Travel slowly through Botswana, swapping vehicles for mokoros and boots, and experience safari on nature’s terms with expert local guides

The Hidden Side of Peru: A Local Guide’s Perspective 

From Andean culture to the moments between landmarks, Edwind shares his nation through heritage, community and connection

Meet Mayank Khamesra: Exodus Leader of the Year 2025 

From family celebrations to animal rescue in Udaipur and why Varanasi is “the soul of India”, meet the man behind the award

Takayama Tales: This Small Mountain City Reveals the Real Japan, According to Our Expert Local Guide 

After a Prize Win, this Sri Lankan Guide Changed a Family’s Life

After winning Exodus Leader of the Year, Roshan Fernando knew his money could make a big difference

Discover João’s Portugal: Where Every Turn Tells a Story 

João Colaço didn’t plan to become a cycling guide. But four years after swapping his previous career for a life on two wheels in Portugal, he’s been named Exodus Adventure Travels’ Leader of the Year 2024  – and it’s easy to see why.  There’s a kind of magic in his guiding approach: a meticulous blend…

Above the Clouds: Oren’s Journey to the Summit of Kilimanjaro 

There’s a certain type of silence at 5,895 metres above sea level. It is not exactly the absence of sound, but the kind that wraps around your thoughts, muffles your words, and makes everything feel a little surreal.   When our UK Sales Leader, Oren Blindell, reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, it all came…

Our New Croatia Tours for 2026 are Totally Different… Take a Peek

Find out why we’ve introduced new Croatia tours for 2026 – each of which goes far beyond the standard itinerary

12 New Exodus Adventures You Need on Your Radar for Summer 2026

Discover our fresh batch of small-group adventures for 2026, featuring immersive cultural experiences, active journeys, and thoughtfully designed itineraries worldwide

Our Signature Collection is Elevating Small-Group Adventures… Here’s How

Discover how rare access, expert local guides and meaningful stays transform small-group adventures into deeper, more rewarding journeys

Ones to Watch: 6 Adventure Travel Trends for 2026  

From cultural immersion and riding the rails to wellness and wildlife, this is where curiosity is taking us next year

Celestial Quests: The World’s 7 Best Stargazing Experiences Led by Expert Local Guides

From night snowshoeing in Norway to celestial navigation in Namibia, these are the world’s best stargazing tours

Why 2025 is the Best Time to Explore Mont Blanc 

The first ascent of Mont Blanc by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard in the summer of 1786 marked the birth of modern alpinism. Since then, the white mountain has been the go-to peak in Europe for hikers and climbers from across the world, eager to explore the history and sheer beauty of the region.  Our…

Meet the Trail-Blazing Women Brewing Change in the High Himalaya

Discover how women’s empowerment is taking shape through a female-led cafe and felting initiative, supported by the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation

After a Prize Win, this Sri Lankan Guide Changed a Family’s Life

After winning Exodus Leader of the Year, Roshan Fernando knew his money could make a big difference

How to Enjoy Authentic Day of the Dead Celebrations in Mexico, According to a Local Expert 

If you’re visiting Mexico for Día de Muertos, prepare for an eye-opening, often profoundly moving, experience

Conservation & Community: Vietnam Primate Conservation in Action  

Deep in the remote forests of northern and central Vietnam, beyond the mist-wrapped karst peaks and forested hillsides, live some of the rarest primates on Earth. Found nowhere else, and pushed to the edge by decades of habitat loss, poaching and human pressure, species such as the Cao Vit gibbon, Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, Cat Ba…

Wild at Heart: 5 Exodus Projects Protecting Global Species

We believe travel should not only immerse you in the world’s most spectacular places but help protect them too. From the savannahs of Kenya to the rainforests of Costa Rica and Vietnam, we now have a truly global presence in species protection. In partnership with conservation experts and local communities, our projects span five key…

From Rainforest Lodges to Arctic Retreats: Our Top Five Low-Impact Stays

This Earth Day, there are calls for a global shift to triple the world’s clean electricity by 2030 – and that’s a message we stand behind at Exodus —because the future of travel depends on a planet that thrives. Over 45% of our worldwide accommodations now use renewable energy, and in five destinations—Costa Rica, Finland,…

Why Small Group Adventures Are Perfect for Solo Travellers  

New to travelling solo? Here’s how small-group adventures offer the perfect mix of freedom, friendship and expert guidance.

14 Adventures Later: Angela’s Take on Why Group Travel Works for Solo Travelers

For Angela Beckwith, solo traveling with a guided group has been a gateway to exploring the world in ways she never imagined. Having traveled on 14 adventures with us over the years, Angela’s journey began with the Salkantay Trek in Peru—her first-ever group travel experience —which set the tone for years of incredible adventures with…

Top Tips for Solo Travelers

Whether you’re a social butterfly who loves nothing more than meeting new groups of like-minded travelers or someone looking to push themselves into new situations, traveling solo can be one of life’s most rewarding and liberating experiences.    Joining an organized tour as a solo traveler gives you the best of both worlds – the opportunity to indulge your own…

Solo Traveller Kate Latham and her journey to the Annapurna Base Camp

Reaching Annapurna Base Camp, which stands at 4,130 meters above sea level, is no small feat. This trek is known to be demanding, with long days and challenging altitude gain, but the rewarding view from the base camp as you’re surrounded by the glistening peaks of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli, makes our Annapurna Sanctuary…

Solo Travel With Exodus Is The Best Way To Travel: An Interview with Dave Farmer

Solo travelling with a tour operator is becoming an increasingly popular way to explore the world. But Why? It’s because it gives people the opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers and build lasting bonds without the pressure of finding someone to go on the journey with them. We’re always keen to share glowing feedback from…

Travelling Solo with Exodus is the best way to see the world – Susan Thackray 

Solo travelling is becoming more and more popular, giving people an opportunity to meet like-minded travellers and make friends for life without the need to have a travelling companion. Susan Thackray, an avid solo traveller with Exodus, shares her insights into why solo exploration with Exodus is her favourite way to see the world.  “My…

Exodus Adventures Are The Perfect Fit For Solos: An Interview with Lorna Frier

Travelling solo in a small, guided group, is rising in popularity – and we know this because over 50% of our customers are choosing to travel solo, together with us. This way of travelling can kickstart a renewed sense of adventure and freedom, where you can also benefit from the security of travelling with a…

Where to Travel Solo in 2023

The irresistible urge to travel solo can stem from different motivations. Maybe it’s to get to know yourself better, mark the beginning or end of a chapter, indulge in a personal interest, or even serve as a well-deserved break from everyday life – these are just some of the reasons our soloists tell us about….

5 Worries Every Solo Traveller Can Overcome When Visiting North America

Being a single traveller opens up a world of possibilities to you. Unfettered by the desires of anyone else, you are utterly free to fulfil your travel aspirations. Often the only thing that gets in the way is fear; the closer you come to booking your trip, the larger your worries seem to loom. But…