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4.7 out of 5

Bianca Courtright

Reviewed December 2016

Great way to see Central America!

This is a great trip to see 3 Central American countries. Each has different history and presents different experiences for tourists from jungle, wildlife, ocean and lake viewpoints, infrastructure marvels and lots of seafood!
Exodus does a great job and ensuring border crossing and logistics are organized to ensure it’s a holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Support for the entire team to make it up the hills with horns honking and flags waving! Ometepe Island was a great stop and the Panama Canal was especially enjoyable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto is an energetic guide and genuinely wants to share highlights of his country to all those on the tour. He is passionate about ensuring everyone has a great time. He is an excellent listener to all requests and delivers above and beyond. The great team ensured that all participants with all skill levels had adequate care and assistance throughout the trip. This meant that members of the team raced ahead with the keen bikers (thanks Paul, Roberto and Gerhart!), while ensuring that adequate stopping points provided the group to reconvene and enjoy fresh fruits (thanks Luis!).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a few different biking outfits and the guides indicated laundromats where they could get washed at various destinations during the trip. Bring a great attitude for varied terrain: hills and flat stretches.

Daron Butler

Reviewed December 2016

Petra & Wadi Rum by bike

They say variety is the spice of life and this trip has just about everything the ruins of Jerash second only to Pompeii, Petra a world heritage site, cycling through the desert on a deserted road probably saw 4 cars in 4 hours and snokerling on a coral reef (an extra). An activity based holiday split 50/50 between sightseeing and cycling so never a dull moment except when on the coach but the rest was welcome. I went end of November and it was COLD in Wadi Rum so be prepared

Most Inspirational Moment

When Tommy turtle swam under our glass bottom boat, so unexpected, other than that the trip was a series of highlights, something new everyday

Thoughts on Group Leader

Weal the group leader was a mine of information as well as a fixer sorting out problems and patching up those that fell off their bikes

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you take some warm cloths and a windproof if going late in the year as although the sun shines all day it can get cold, also I am told November is the rainy season but we didn't see a drop

Sandra Southwell

Reviewed December 2016

A busy and interesting trip

You’ll be on the go for much of the time, as this trip packs a lot into a week. It’s a great introduction to the country, which feels a million miles away from the troubles of its neighbours.

Most Inspirational Moment

It has to be Petra. It is so much more then The Treasury, which of course is fabulous by itself. However sleeping under the stars in the Wadi Rum and waking up to an amazing sunset was pretty fantastic too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wael is an extremely knowledgeable guy, and has a huge amount of information in his head that he is only too happy to impart. It's a busy schedule and he made sure we were all where we should be when needed!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was warmer than I'd expected for November, but it's still worth having layers (maybe arm warmers) as one or two mornings/descents were a little cool. A 3 season sleeping bag was perfectly ok for sleeping under the stars at Wadi Rum, although there were a few mozzies, so take some repellant (you won't need it anywhere else). Petra covers a much bigger area than I'd expected, take comfy trainers for walking as the footpaths and steps have gravel and sand in places. You'll be walking further than you expect. Petra by Night (candlelight and music) was very atmospheric if you like that kind of thing - and it gave us the chance to walk the Siq in the dark (the candles light it up just enough). The Cave Bar by the entrance to Petra offers beer and cocktails and a chance to sit down after all the walking, it's part of the Crowne Plaza hotel so not cheap. Take a warm jacket to the Cave Dinner, it got quite chilly after a while. Try the Jordanian ice cream, ours were multi-flavour/colour and served up as a flower with petal-like shapes. Have a drink on the rooftop bar of the Doubletree Hilton in Aqaba, great views over the port to the Red Sea. It also has a bar area that serves food at lunchtimes with an open air hot tub. In fact, their room prices were pretty much the same as the hotel we were in so I wonder if Exodus could swap to provide a little more luxury for that night! The Wadi Rum camp has a fridge, as does the bus, if you want to have chilled drinks. And the main tent has electricity for charging gadgets.

Naomi Robinson

Reviewed December 2016

Vietnam cycling

If you want a trip to see Vietnam, this is the trip for you. I say trip as this is too busy to be called a holiday. Great local experienced guides with the patience of saints. Vietnam is an amazing country. This cycle trip takes you from cities through mountains, beaches, forest and remote hill tribes. Always with amazingly smiley, happy people en route. Long hours on the bus, sometimes long pointless days on the bike. If you want to rack up the miles though our guide certainly knew how to ride a bike, with our mechanic (who seemingly had super human strength) and could aid people by cycling himself and pushing them up hills with one hand. Incredible staff made the sometimes tough days worthwhile.

Most Inspirational Moment

I'll never forget the resilience, happiness, resourcefulness and application for hard work of the Vietnamese people. Amazing. Very humbling to see 70 year olds still working in the rice fields.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lhyn was excellent. Ours was a group of 18 UK individuals, with varying cycling abilities. Some how he managed to steer us in the right direction. He has the patience of a Saint.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Train at 16-18 mph. Vietnam is NOT flat. It rained really hard on two separate days for us, so getting kit dry was difficult. With four days at the beginning between the ability to get clothes properly washed and dry. We stayed a few extra days (well worth it in Saigon) as you don't get much time to look around, and the jet lag a nightmare. Allow yourself some extra time at the end before going back to work as we were very tired after one night on a train, next on a boat and next in a busy (paper thin walled) Hanoi hotel., then a long flight home

Emilia Chachulova

Reviewed December 2016

Incredible cycling holiday

This holiday was simply amazing. We cycled through three incredible countries supporter by a wonderful leader Roberto and his team. Everything was so well organised from the very moment we arrived and were welcome with a cold beer, to the very end. We were a bit unlucky since we managed to hit the first hurricane in Costa Rica in about 175 years. However Roberto and his team ensured we were moved to a safe place and could carry on with a plan B. This trip was incredible, so much fun and a great adventure. Recommend it very strongly!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many inspirational moments on this trip, it's hard to pick just one. I think everyone should go and pick their own :)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto was simply fantastic. He and his team worked incredibly hard to ensure we were all safe and had a lots of fun. And we did!!! Roberto was very professional and had our safety in my first and always ensured we were enjoying ourselves. He always waited for the last person so everyone could cycle at their own pace. Special thanks to Roberto and his team during the hurricane Otto where they took care of us so diligently!!! Exceptional leader and a wonderful team!!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although extensive cycling experience is not required, I would recommend to do some cycling preparation for this trip.

Susan Toms

Reviewed December 2016

Spice trails of kerala

Well organised and led. A large number of additional activities and good variety of food

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking in the Western Ghats

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, well organised, good sense of humour, reacted to money crisis in India with practical and innovative counter measures. Provided many high quality additional activities.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to enjoy the basic camping. Inspirational and attention to comfort

John Willwohl

Reviewed December 2016

Spice Trails of Kerala.

I enjoyed this trip very much; the accommodation was of a high standard throughout. I paid the single supplement and had a tent to myself on the camping days, this was very acceptable. However those sharing would have to get very close to each other. The walking days are described as moderate but I thought a couple of the walks would more accurately be described as hard or strenuous, particularly as the average age of the group was probably in their sixties.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of the second highest point in Southern India. The temples at Madurai. The night on the Houseboat - I would have been happy with two nights.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was very knowledgeable and was able to identify much of the wildlife. He always kept his cool and remained calm throughout the trip. Despite the extra pressure he must have been under due to India's demonetisation policy, i.e. the 500 & 1000 rupee notes were no longer acceptable currency and the shortage of lower value notes as a result.

Audrey Innes

Reviewed December 2016

Petra & Wadi Rum cycling

Good trip but hampered by the weather of very strong winds. This curtailed the cycling but remaining safe was a priority & taken seriously by our guide. It also made it colder than I was expecting however very dry with no rain

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra, being able to take time exploring on our own

Thoughts on Group Leader

Weal was very knowledgable & looked after all the needs of the group admirably. Also keen for us to have fun & enjoy our holiday

Advice for Potential Travellers

The cycling is not that flat several hills & some wonderful descents

Mary Fenelon Bourke

Reviewed December 2016

Fantastic Cuban Adventure

We have just returned from Cuba having done the Cuban highlights cycle & a beach extension in Cayo Levisa. This is a fantastic trip with very pleasant cycling, trips to places of cultural & historical importance & some down time.
The bikes were much better than we expected, the cycling was relaxed & not too demanding & the motorists very mannerly. The roads were quiet. Full backup with the bus is there at all times which is great. It was nice to be able to leave all our things on the bus while cycling.

Most Inspirational Moment

Trinidad is a beautiful city & cycling out of the city towards Playa Ancon was lovely. Staying in Casas Particulares in Trinidad & Cienfuegos was a highlight. Cycling with a great group & an inspiring leader made this an unforgettable holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddy was simply amazing. Kind, courteous, really interesting & generous with his time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to really see Havana, spend an extra day or two there as time there on this trip is limited. Internet etc very limited so warn friends & family that you may not be in contact & then relax & enjoy the freedom from technology. If you have time, the beach extension to Cayo Levisa is very relaxing. Gel saddle pads are useful for the bikes & bring a water bottle.

Jennifer Durham

Reviewed December 2016

Vietnam Adventure

A wonderful whistle stop tour of beautiful and vibrant Vietnam. A very varied itinerary in a country with a fascinating history and culture, fantastic food and drink and amazing landscapes. The Vietnamese were so hospitable and kind .It was my best holiday yet- I loved it all.

Most Inspirational Moment

Exploring Hanoi and Saigon Halong Bay Cycling through paddy fields and past water buffalo and egrets

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide was very professional and conscientious and his passion for his country was infectious.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a very busy holiday.

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