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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed June 2012

IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

I asked Exodus to arrange a 5 day trip to Datong and area before the main tour began. This worked really well as we were acclimatised ready for the tour. I had high expectations for the trip and I can honestly say that other than the weather I was not disappointed.A trip packed with such a variety of experiences!

Most Inspirational Moment

There is something truly awe-inspiring seeing the terracotta warriors from close range, the pandas were just adorable particularly the mother with 4 active and playful youngsters, the scenery in Yangshou takes your breath away and then of course the Great Wall. Unfortunately we did the latter in miserable weather which meant that the hoped for grand view was invisible. The Hanging Monastery near Datong was well-worth the additional cost. What I also greatly enjoyed was the two meals we shared with local people - very simple cooking but so tasty.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jerry is very knowledgeable and was keen to do all he could to make the trip memorable. With a very mixed group of people with different wishes it wasn't always easy to please everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I don't eat meat and found it very difficult in the first half of holiday. Our leader had been advised that I am a vegetarian so only presented simple vegetable dishes. If like me you eat fish make this known before you go as Chinese generally classify fish as meat which leads to confusion.Everything on the Yangtze cruise is really expensive so keep your shopping and beauty treatments for either Yangshou or Shanghai - there is plenty of choice. There is a lot of carrying of luggage in railway stations so ensure you can carry your bag and take plenty of reading material for those long train journeys.

Reviewed June 2012

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

An excellent trip with a very knowledgable and attentive guide, who tailored the walking to suit all the abilities.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Cippolino marble and columns quarry.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As above.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The only drawback was being told by the BA desk at terminal 5 that we should have checked in online. After much to-ing and fro-ing we were told we could have the last two seats on the outward flight, despite having turned up two and a half hours before takeoff. The joining instructions only say that electronic check-in is optional.

Reviewed June 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

Brilliant off the main tourist route hiking with an entertaining and informative guide

Most Inspirational Moment

Just the sheer scale of the wall and its setting in extraordinary scenery. It was great to be able to dip in and out of the group - to be on your own to soak in the experience and the view and then to connect and share with others. We had a great mix of people, maybe we were lucky but I prefer to see it as a tribute to Exodus's marketing. The group really bonded - previous experience of group trips suggests this makes all the difference.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jerry - can't praise him enough. He was knowledgeable and free with his insight and always went the extra mile to make sure we were all happy, even giving up his own free time to arrange extras for us. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give him is that everything seemed to go very smoothly (except when the driver lost his way!), and I'm sure a lot of work had to go in to make it seem so. He also kept a weather eye open for our safety, which was needed given the sometimes almost treacherous nature of the terrain.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There's some steep slopes and iffy sections of the wall to be hiked, don't contemplate if you have dodgy knees or if you aren't at least reasonably fit.The food throughout was excellent - better probably in the rural areas where it was freshly cooked and delicious. No one on our trip suffered from tummy troubles - to my knowledge anyway! That said, if you are a coffee drinker some sachets may be a good idea.

Reviewed June 2012

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Great trip, fantastic way to see a country. friendly people, amazing sights, fab music and mojitos.

Most Inspirational Moment

Finishing the cycling on the last day - up the hill - great achievment and amazing scenery

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group Leader was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, responsible and good fun. very patient, nothing was too much trouble

Advice for Potential Travellers

- Take plenty of sunscreen, insect repellent and tolietries. Things are hard to come by. Take plenty of cash - cash points work but can be difficult and plenty of the places are remote. - Take a padded seat cover to put over your seat

Reviewed June 2012

YOSEMITE AND THE CANYONLANDS

The West is Best.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first view of Bryce Canyon did it for me-magic! But also Yosemite, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley and just about everywhere else on the trip was pretty special. Not forgetting the mini stops-Rachel, Nevada on the ET highway, near Area 51-prepare to be abducted, and Seligman, a little tourist town giving us kicks on the legendary, now defunct Route 66.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had 2 leaders on this trip-Jeannie and Whitney. Both were excellent company and lots of fun on their first trip as co-leaders. Did I mention well organised too? Ladies-well done, (and you never again need to be shocked by the amount of beer a bus full of Brits can get through.).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do this trip. Long days driving, living in tents, shopping and cooking for the group, and ridiculously early mornings are more than compensated for by the scenery. The parks are beautiful, well maintained and litter free. Las Vegas at the end of the trip provides a wake up call and reminds you of the other side of America. Tacky in the extreme, and an amazing contrast.The only grumble we have was the optional trip to Monument Valley. This was offered as "everybody does it or nobody" which puts unfair pressure on those travellers on a budget. The food and "entertainment" provided by the Navajo was nowhere near good enough. Exodus should do this extra as a drive through Monument Valley, and cut out the rest-the scenery was great but not worth an extra $100. As an extra thought, why not extend your benefitting local communities policy to the Navajo-they could do with some help in making this more enjoyable and professional, and they don't seem to get it from their government.Grumble over-loved the trip.

Reviewed June 2012

CARPATHIAN CULTURE AND WILDLIFE

This was my first group holiday with Exodus and I was travelling on my own, so hoping for a nice group of fellow travellers, plenty to do, good food and accommodation and well planned and executed travel arrangements. This trip pretty much met all these expectations and exceeded some. The actual walking part of the holiday was tough at times but manageable and certainly enjoyable (rain didn’t help – but I can’t blame Exodus for that). Accommodation was simple but comfortable and everything worked. Food was good. The company (fellow travellers) were great and we really got on well. The guide was great and overall it was a very good holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the bears in the sanctuary was incredible, the stories of their rescue and how they are now thriving was very moving. However seeing wild bears was also amazing.In addition the beautiful Carpathian landscape especially when high up in the sheep pastures and pine forests was lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cosmin Dan was excellent, very knowledgeable, very patient and looked after us very well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You don't need much extra spending money on this trip, the bear hide and the visit to Bran and Brasov allow some opportunity and you can spend money at the guesthouse on excellent local beers and wines, but generally everything is provided. Good waterproofs (essential for the week we were there) and perhaps boot cleaning kit is a good idea.

Reviewed June 2012

THE AMALFI COAST

Superb hotel, brilliant location, smashing leader and great walks.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gelati, limoncello and old car.

Thoughts on Group Leader

If she plays her cards right, she can have me!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes. This holiday is everything it says on the tin.

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Croatia is a beautiful unspoilt country. Thoroughly enjoyed the road cycling, was a bit more nervous on the off road sections as I hadn’t ridden on gravel before.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved all the different bits. The island of Hvar was very pretty as was Miljet. Loved the 2 longer days on the bike which are the first 2 days. Great to see Dubrovnik after all the restoration too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very calm, capable and great company. Kept the group together despite differing ability levels.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try some off roading before you go so you are confident on different surfaces.

Reviewed June 2012

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A superbly balanced trip with a fantastic guide. Wonderful people and far exceeded expectations. I had images of Petra being overwhelmed with people but it was surprisingly quiet (sadly due to the drop in tourism) I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Most Inspirational Moment

Even with a crowd of gabbling Italian teenagers the moment when you exit the Siq and come face to face with the Treasury at Petra really is quite something. That said it was surpassed on the second day when Khalid took us on a long walk over the top, away from everybody, before suddenly finding yourself looking down a rocky abyss into the Treasury.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Possibly the best tour leader I've had, Khalid was faultless.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I've travelled a lot and love the Middle East but had put Jordan down the list as I thought it would be something of a tourist trap. In part the Syrian situation has led to a decrease in tourism which is sad for the local economy. The benefit is that the sites are a lot more free of bus parties than normal. Highly recommended from me! Jerash and Petra are stunning. Wadi Rum is big enough to hide the legions of tourists and make you feel like you have the desert to yourself. The Dead Sea is an experience not to be missed if not the most delightful place. Always plenty to do and to see, wonderful people, great food and runs like clockwork.

Reviewed June 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

A great trip with a great bunch of people and a truly awesome guide. This was certainly an interesting and fun filled holiday. A great mix of walking, culture, good food and great company. Our guide Kevin was superb and made the holiday really special by taking such great care of us.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hiking the un-renovated parts of the wall pretty much alone. We had the Wall to ourselves on several of our hiking days.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kevin was fantastic. He took great care of us and was extremely flexible, changing the schedule to suit our needs. His foremost objective was to ensure that we all had the best possible holiday and he succeeded here without a doubt. He was also great company and has an outstanding sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't underestimate the challenge, we walked up thousands and thousands of steps, harder work than your ususal hike. Come prepared for very hot weather if you're booking this for the summer months. The heat was even more challenging than the steps on some days. A sun hat is a must.

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