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Reviews

Karen White

Reviewed April 2017

Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari WZA170312

Great holiday – lots of different experiences and magical moments

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching a moon rise over the Delta / getting up close with wild rhino/ tracking lions with the Pola / the Mokoru canoes - all of it really!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant! Good fun, enthusiastic, very friendly and also very caring to ensure all his guests are well catered for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a couple of days of very long journeys by road. It can't be helped as it has to be done to get to the next destination. Take a good book to read.

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MARK STEPHENSON

Reviewed April 2017

A great introduction to adventure travel

Morocco is a beautiful country, wonderful people, stunning landscape and healthy wholesome food. This trip gives you a chance to experience the amazing contrasts that the country has on offer, from the stark beauty of the Sahara, the beautiful mineral rich mountains of the High Atlas to the frenetic pace of Marrakesh. The trip to the 16th century Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, where they filmed Gladiator and Game of Thrones was fascinating and other small chances to sample local traditions like a Hamam and a tea ceremony were also welcome. This is a great introduction to adventure travel.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many. The night sky in the desert was clearer than you'll ever see it with no light pollution.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hassan Hiss deserves high praise. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His local knowledge allowed us to experience things which would not be available to someone doing this tour on their own.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some long trips on the mini bus. Longest was about 5 and a half hours. There were plenty of coffee stops and photo stops to ease the tedium and also there is a marvellous landscape to enjoy en-route.

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Deborah Mayling

Reviewed April 2017

Wonderful trip to see tigers in the wild

Very well organised trip to three parks where chances of tiger sightings are high and we were delighted to have many good sightings

Most Inspirational Moment

When a tigress strolled out of the scrub and walked towards us followed after a few minutes by 2 of her 3 cubs. The train trip was interesting and exciting, and very organised by our leader. All the driving through the countryside and trying different snacks and buying in the markets was brilliant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hamel was very well organised, helpful and friendly and went out of his way to make our trip memorable in so many ways.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel as light as possible. Don't t expect the Taj to be peaceful and serene, it is very popular with tourists of all nationalities.

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Angela Jackson

Reviewed April 2017

Probably one of the best cycling holiday in the world!

Two weeks of full on great cycling and when we were not cycling we were climbing rocks, learning how to cook, going on safari, walking round a tea factory, having a massage, learning about the spices of Sri Lanka, swimming in sea, watching whales, elephants, coloured birds and wandering around a temple or two. No time to spare and always something to see or do.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hill climb to Nuwara Eliya, the birds and wildlife we saw when cycling, the incredible scenery and climbing the Sigirya Rock. But I particularly like the way this trip supports local families and businesses who provided some of the tea stops and the back stories provided by Suresh on how they came to do this.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh makes it his mission to ensure that everyone has a good time all the time. He had everything covered, making sure that your luggage gets to your room, that everyone gets the best room, the best view, the best bike, the best tea and the best curry - guaranteed!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get yourself fit so you can enjoy the cycling. There are lots of dogs as mentioned in other reviews but we did become expert at spotting the ones likley to give chase from those happy to lie perilously close to the edge of the road. Unfortunately Sri Lanka does not come out well in dog welfare. There is a good variety of food and not all of it is curry. A breathing mask would have been a help to deal with the vehicle pollution in Kandy.

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Sarah Seaton

Reviewed April 2017

A wonderful experience of Northern India

This trip was a wonderful taster of all that Rajasthan had to offer. Travelling long distances, although tiring, meant that experiencing all of Rajasthan was possible. From the bustling of Delhi to the calm of Ranthambore, this trip will have something for everyone.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the Taj Mahal, which is a wonderful memorial to love and a beautiful sight. However, it was also wonderful to visit India during Holi, a bright and colourful festival.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ronit was a wonderful tour leader who ensured that everyone was happy throughout the trip. He couldn't have done more for us throughout the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The days are long on this trip and there is a lot of travelling. The trip notes are quite accurate, but don't underestimate how hard 5-6 hours on a coach may be for you. However, the view out of the window is always interesting in India.

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Patricia Sayers

Reviewed April 2017

Land of The Tigers delivered the goods

Good trip that delivered the goods eventually! We had one far off sighting in Pench, nothing at all in Kanha but my goodness did Bandhavgarh deliver with interest. One tiger drinking in a water hole, one tigress and 2 cubs walking out straight in front of our vehicle and one tigress drinking from a water hole and then turning and backing into the water to lie down and cool off.
The overnight train to Agra was an experience … and I’ll leave it at that!
The Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra were worth seeing, but we were upset at the amount of rubbish in and around the Taj Mahal, it really could be better looked after.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Tigress and her cubs walking across the road in front of the jeep was exceptional but every Tiger sighting was inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hemal was a good leader, and helped us in so many ways. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he worked hard to make sure we were all comfortable and happy in our surroundings. He even managed to supply a birthday cake for me at dinner on my birthday and had the others in the group each sign the back of one of a set of coasters as a present (a wonderful memory of our trip and a complete surprise)

Advice for Potential Travellers

All of the parks are very dusty, do take something to cover your nose and mouth while doing the game drives. Also Bandhavgarh in particular has a very red dust which stains so don't wear anything white or light coloured as the stain doesn't come out easily (have had to throw a few things away)

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Kathryn Deeprose

Reviewed April 2017

lovely trip

Very pleasant trip, walking was fine albeit rather more leisurely than I anticipated, food was excellent and the tour leader exceptional.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our tour leader, he was an expert in Greek History, the island of Evia, Athens - in fact pretty much everything.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant - see above comment, also, he visited the locally bakery twice a day and carried 12 pastries up the mountain every day for our first stop, also provided pastries for everyone after our evening meal.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walking is not difficult.

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Terence Gilbert

Reviewed April 2017

Walking in Mallorca

March proved to be a lovely time to walk in the mountains of Mallorca. Having been on many guided walks this was up there with the best; the group dynamic was supportive and fun, the group leader managed the pacing of the walks to suit the range of walkers, and the variety of the Mallorcan landscape was magical.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many such moments. Such as the walk from Valdemossa to an amazing viewpoint where we took in the stunning panoramic views of the coast and the mountains. Almost everyday provided tremendous scope for memorable photographs of the colours, textures and shapes of the varied terrain.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduard was terrific. He was knowledgeable, attentive, personable, and well organized. His leadership was a major contributor to our overall rating of excellent. Eduard's regular accounts of the island's history and culture were informative and entertaining; so much so, that the idea of becoming a charcoal burner has its attractions!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The stay at Lluc Monastery provided a distinct contrast with the excellent time spent in Puerto Soller and the coastal walks.The collection of historic buildings at Lluc amidst tranquil mountains was a good base for the second part of the week. Travellers should be aware that at the monastery Wifi is available, at a price but is extremely unreliable. In addition, be aware that the use of a hairdryer and TV controller each require a 20 Euro deposit.

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Mary Bogie

Reviewed March 2017

Walking the Amalfi Coast

From start to finish it was a fantastic holiday. The walks took us through stunning landscapes and, though at times challenging, were immensely rewarding. The trip to Pompei and Vesuvius was amazing, with two excellent specialist guides who were passionate about their subjects. Hotel Due Torri is the friendliest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff are charming and do everything to make one’s stay enjoyable. They have the gift of making their guests feel special, and this level of enthusiasm is all the more impressive considering the numbers who stay there throughout the year. The cookery and pizza demonstrations are highly entertaining as well as instructive, the food is very good and drinks extremely reasonably priced. We had a lovely group, great fun and supportive from the outset. Finally, our guide Severio was outstanding.

Most Inspirational Moment

The dizzying experience of standing on the heights of Vesuvius with views of Naples and beyond in one direction, and the dark volcanic crater on the other. That magical moment on the Walk of the Gods when sea and sky merge in the palest of blues and are indistinguishable. Arriving at the Lemon Shack on the same walk - nothing has ever tasted so good as that glass of juice.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio is an inspirational guide. He worked tirelessly to make sure we all had a great holiday, giving encouragement and building confidence where needed. He was attentive to individual needs as well as key to establishing a sense of group. He is clearly totally at home in the Amalfi region, and has a depth of professional knowledge which he imparts with humour and passion, whether discussing the merits of various brands of Limoncello, recounting Greek legends or giving the background on local communities. He has detailed knowledge of the walks, and our safety and range of ability were always his main consideration. Above all, he is a kind and engaging person. The warmth with which he was greeted wherever we went was a real indication of the esteem in which he is held.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely bring walking poles as you will need them on the steep ascents and descents - one or two, whichever you're comfortable with. Be prepared to find the terrain more difficult than you might have experienced on a previous Exodus holiday of the same grading. Obviously the fitter you are the better, but the after effects of multiple steps may still surprise you - and it's hard to see how one can totally prepare beforehand in view of the extreme ups and downs of the Amalfi area. However don't give up - you'll receive lots of encouragement from your guide and the rest of the group, and the sense of achievement on reaching the end of the week after completing all the walks is worth it all.

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Gail Madeley

Reviewed March 2017

Costa Rica Coastal Screts WUR

Excellent Guide – Antonio, lovely scenery, varied wildlife, big difference between east and west coast and with the inevitable long periods of travelling in order to see so much.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a sloth in the wild at breakfast on our first full day of the trip, the beautiful pacific coast at Drake Bay, the food at Savegre and seeing a quetzal at 6.00am, especially when they are so rare!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Antonio was very knowledgeable, as was Eric the driver - their eyesight meant they spotted the wildlife which was made all the more special when viewed through the scope.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take the BA direct flight and avoid the USA, but you will have to stay for an extra night - opt to stay at Country Inn and Suites rather than the Presidente Hotel if you do do this, as it's nearer the airport and has a pool - it's not worth it for the first night. On the hikes, be prepared to stop every few steps to see the birds and wildlife - it takes about an hour to walk 1/2 a mile. Take a sink plug, you don't need a hair dryer, plenty of T-shirts - it's very humid, make sure you have plenty of insect repellent and sun screen. You don't need the local currency - everywhere takes US dollars. Be prepared for long rides on the minibus, with early morning starts - it's worth it.

Reply from Exodus

Thank you for taking the time to review the Costa Rica Coastal Secrets holiday. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with one of the properties used on this tour. Unfortunately the area visited is remote and there are very limited accommodation options to choose from, however, we are following your comments up with the lodge to see where improvements can be made. Kind regards, Vicky (Product Manager)

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