Current as of: April 19, 2024 - 23:52
India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein Trip Notes
- Ways to Travel: Private Group Adventures
- Destination: India
- Programmes: Wildlife
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Activity Level:
1 out of 7 - Leisurely
- 9 Days: Land Only
- Ages: 16+
- Trip Code: WKP
- Carbon Footprint: 75kg CO2e
Trip Overview
Bring your camera to capture an unforgettable journey into the tiger-ruled lands of Bandhavgarh National Park
Join Paul Goldstein, passionate conservationist and expert behind the lens, on a photo safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. The setting could not be better: the reserve is home to leopards, sloth bears, jungle cats, wild pigs and up to 150 bird species. But the stars of the adventure (apart from Paul, of course) are the 60 to 70 tigers that roam this relatively compact national park.
This trip is all about taking the time to not only see incredible wildlife but to capture once-in-a-lifetime images. Along the way, Paul will be sharing his expert knowledge on wildlife photography, while our local leader Himanshu Bagde will share his infectious enthusiasm for the wildlife of India while ensuring your trip runs smoothly.
Please note, if you are travelling on the 29 April 2024 departure, the game drive itinerary will be adjusted slightly due to the National Park being closed on Wednesday afternoons. Please see additional notes on Day 3 and Day 4 of the itinerary.
At a Glance
- Eight nights in a resort with a swimming pool
- Travel by air-conditioned bus, four-wheel-drive vehicles and internal flights
- Three full-day, five morning, and three afternoon safaris
Highlights
- Soak up the expert advice of award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein
- Hone your camera skills in the wildlife-rich Bandhavgarh National Park
- Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, deer, jungle cats and wild dogs
- Explore great rocky hills and lush deciduous forests
- Support the TOFTigers campaign to protect biodiversity and restore habitats
Is This Trip for You?
This trip has been rated Activity Level 1 (Leisurely) with a Wildlife Rating of Five. Visit our Activity Level Guidelines page for more on our trip gradings or our Wildlife Holidays page for more on our Wildlife Ratings.
This is not a physically demanding adventure; however, there are very early morning starts (4.30am/5.30am, for example) on consecutive days as this is the best time to spot tigers. You will, however, have a minimum of three to four hours between morning and afternoon safaris to relax at the resort (with the exception of the full-day safaris).
Animal sightings: We expect you to enjoy several tiger sightings on this trip. However, the wildlife is free-roaming and unpredictable; therefore, we cannot guarantee which animals you will see. Some days may feel long and uneventful on your search for the elusive tiger but the sightings you do have are always an exhilarating reward.
Drives: The 4x4s used in the national park are simple and often require you to step up into them and step down from them. On the game drives, we navigate bumpy tracks for most of the day and this can be uncomfortable for some after a long day in the vehicle.
Game drive regulations
The following guidelines and conditions apply to all bookings:
1) We cannot guarantee the operation of any departure until we have the necessary game drives secured. Our aim is to secure game drives from a variety of gates/zones as per the itinerary, but this is subject to availability. The date at which we book the game drives will vary depending on when the booking system allows us to do so for your departure. If we are unable to secure the game drives and have to cancel the trip, you will receive a full refund.
2) It will sometimes be possible to book clients onto the trip after the game drives have been booked; however, large supplements (additional costs) are likely to be incurred. If we have made initial game drive bookings for a departure, we may need to wait until we have further clients ready to book before we can secure an additional jeep.
3) We must provide a list of client names and passport details at the time of booking each game drive. Once game drives are booked, name changes are not permitted. This means that you cannot change or swap jeeps during the trip.
4) It is vital we have your correct passport details at the time of booking. If you end up travelling on a different passport, it is imperative you carry your old passport, or a photocopy of it, with you. If this isn’t possible, you need a letter from the passport agency regarding the change of passport, specifying the details of the old passport and the details of the new passport issued.
Photography permit requirements
The three full-day game drives include photography permits. To secure these, we must submit a few good-quality sample photographs in high resolution to the national park from each jeep on the permits. These photographs should be with the date and times confirmed as having been taken during the photography safaris in the park. Therefore, everyone travelling on this trip must be willing to submit sample photographs to the tour leaders before leaving Bandhavgarh. The leaders will assist in collecting photographs.
Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.
Group
Paul Goldstein and our local wildlife expert leader Himanshu will accompany the group throughout the tour. Both have infectious enthusiasm and reverence for the wildlife of India and particularly the beautiful Bengal tiger.
Paul has run these tiger safaris for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts for more than 20 years. For 2024, he’s added two extra days to the itinerary including another precious full day in the park. These photographic adventures have been remarkably successful despite the sometimes complicated restrictions put in place. Many have done repeat safaris to India with him and this is sure to be popular.
During the game drives, each vehicle is accompanied by a Forest Guard (mandatory by the local authorities). These are part of an initiative by the national park authorities to generate employment for the local villages. The Forest Guards have excellent awareness of the wildlife and are skilled in tracking; however, many have very limited English so will often communicate through hand signals rather than conversation. Your local leader, however, will rotate around the safari jeeps to ensure you all have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the wildlife through his translation.
Adult min age: 16
Min group size: 4
Max group size: 14
Itinerary
Land Only
- Start City: Delhi
- End City: Delhi
Land Only Itinerary
Depart London
If you are travelling on the group flights, you will depart London today for your overnight flight to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi; fly onwards to Jabalpur; transfer to Bandhavgarh
Our flight arrives in Delhi in the morning. Those not on the group flight either meet at Delhi International Airport’s arrival hall or the designated Delhi hotel at a pre-arranged time.
We then transfer to the domestic terminal to catch the two-hour flight to Jabalpur. On arrival, we drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a journey of approximately three to four hours. We have time to relax at the resort before dinner.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
Start in Delhi; fly to Jabalpur; transfer to Bandhavgarh
The adventure begins in Delhi. Be sure to check the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information on where to meet.
After gathering as a group, we transfer to the domestic terminal at Delhi Airport to catch a two-hour flight to Jabalpur in the state of Madhya Pradesh. On arrival, we drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a journey of approximately three to four hours. You have time to relax at the resort before dinner, perhaps with a refreshing post-flight dip in the pool.
Morning and afternoon safaris
We have an early start for our first morning safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. Gates open at 5.30am and your leader will advise on wake-up times and breakfast arrangements, which will either be a packed breakfast to take into the park or on return from the safari. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided before we drive to the park.
After your first safari morning, we have downtime to relax at the hotel pool or catch up on sleep. This afternoon, we have our second safari. On return to the resort, we enjoy high tea with snacks followed by dinner later.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
Morning and afternoon safaris
We are up early for a the morning safari, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available before driving to the park. You will be advised of wake-up time and breakfast arrangements by your leader. We return to the resort for a leisurely breakfast.
In the afternoon, we head off for our second safari of the day.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
For departures starting in Delhi on the 29 April 2024, due to the National Park being closed on Wednesday afternoons today will be a morning safari with the afternoon free.
Morning safari. Afternoon free
It’s another early start to get into the park for more time with Paul and the team, capturing the wildlife from behind your lens. You will be advised of the wake-up time and breakfast arrangements by your leader.
On return from your morning safari, you can relax and recharge your batteries in the resort. A great opportunity to look back over your photos so far and try to catch Paul for some expert advice.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
For departures starting in Delhi on the 29 April 2024, due to the National Park being closed on Wednesday afternoons today will be a Full Day Safari.
Full-day safari
We have our usual early morning start with tea, coffee and biscuits before driving to the park in search of tigers. Today is a full-day safari searching for the elusive tiger and other magnificent creatures that call Bandhavgarh National Park home.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
For departures starting in Delhi on the 29 April 2024, today will be a morning and afternoon Safari (swapping day 3 and day 5 of this itinerary).
Full-day safari
Today is our second full-day safari adventure. You will be advised about the wake-up time and breakfast arrangements. We spend our day exploring the park and looking out for a wide range of wildlife and hoping for those iconic tiger shots.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
Morning and afternoon safaris
By now, you’ll be used to the early mornings as we get up, fuelled by tea and coffee, to explore the national park.
Returning from our morning safari for breakfast, we have plenty of time to relax and doze by the pool. We head out for our second game drive in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
Full-day safari
Today is our final full-day safari, immersing in the national park and taking advantage of the extended opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife with our local guides. You will be advised of wake-up time and breakfast arrangements.
Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort
Morning safari; drive to Jabalpur Airport and fly to Delhi
We are up early for our last safari before a transfer to Jabalpur Airport, where we catch our return flight to Delhi.
Due to the limited flight options from Jabalpur, there may several hours between landing in Delhi and your onward flight home. You will, therefore, be transferred to an airport hotel so you can relax in relative comfort and use their restaurant and pool/gym facilities before transferring back to the international terminal. Please note, hotel day rooms are not provided and subject to availability on request for an additional cost.
Morning safari; drive to Jabalpur Airport and fly to Delhi
We are up early for our last safari before a transfer to Jabalpur Airport, where we catch our return flight to Delhi. Our trip ends here. However, if you have a long time between arriving at Delhi Airport and your onward flight, we can arrange a transfer to an airport hotel, where you can relax in relative comfort and use their restaurant and pool/gym facilities before transferring back to the international terminal.
Please note, hotel day rooms are not provided and subject to availability on request for an additional cost. Please request this no later than two weeks prior to travel with your sales representative.
Accommodation
National Heritage Park Resort
We stay at the Nature Heritage Resort in charming, air-conditioned cottages. Each has a veranda where you can unwind and enjoy the sounds and atmosphere of nature. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool and spa, plus wifi and laundry services.
In the evenings, people tend to gather around a campfire and share their wildlife-spotting stories from the day. The resort is very close to the Bandhavgarh National Park gates so it is a quick drive to our safaris each day.
Nature Heritage Resort is committed to conservation and working with the local community, following ecofriendly practices.
Single supplement from USD 442
Food & Drink
Eight breakfasts and eight dinners are included
As breakfast at the park is taken after the morning safaris and afternoon tea is provided on some days, most people find they don’t need lunch. However, there is a restaurant at the resort serving a variety of options – allow around 410-800 rupees (US$5-US$10) per day for lunch. If you are a vegetarian, India is probably one of the best destinations to travel to with a wide range of dishes on offer.
Please note, there are usually some non-spicy curries at the national park, but these are in limited supply. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large) bottle of beer is approximately 410 rupees (US$5). Mineral water is widely available.
Transport
We use a combination of internal flights, private minibus, SUVs and 4x4s. All vehicles except the 4x4s are air-conditioned.
Game drives: In Bandhavgarh, we use 4x4s. These are exclusive to Exodus guests with only four clients allocated to each (please note, seatbelts are not always available). During the game drives, each vehicle will be accompanied by a local Forest Guard; they are not local guides and their English and wildlife knowledge may not reach the same level as your Exodus leader. The Exodus leader will rotate between vehicles throughout the trip.
Domestic flights: Please note, the flights between Delhi and Jabalpur have the following baggage allowance (this may be lower than your international flight allowance).
- Hand baggage: One bag up to 7kg (L+W+H dimension: 55cm x 35cm x 25cm) per person
- Check-in baggage: 15kg allowance per person (one piece only)
- Please note, electronic devices, powerpacks and batteries should be packed in hand luggage as these are not permitted in your hold/main luggage.
- Excess baggage charge: Approximately 500-1,000 rupees (US$6-US$12) for every kilogram over 15kg
Weather & Seasonality
April-May is the ideal time to visit. Days are normally warm to hot (sometimes very hot) and nights cool or mild with little or no rain. Evenings can be surprisingly cool, so bring something warm as well as a sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Joining Instructions
Key information
Hotel: Nature Heritage Resort, Bandhavgarh, Railway ORH, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh 484664
Phone: +91 95759 62222
Recommended arrival time: No later than 10am at the international arrivals hall of Indira Gandhi International Airport. We then transfer to the domestic terminal for the onward flight to Jabalpur
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Getting to the hotel
The hotel is reached by a domestic flight included in your package. Your options for this journey are:
Meet at the airport
Your easiest option is to join the group at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The meet time will be set to coincide with a group scheduled on a flight from London, UK.
Meet at the Florence Inn (address: 15A/6 WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, 110005)
You should be at the Florence Inn by 9.30am, where you will be met by a local representative and transferred to the airport to join the rest of the group.
Catching your return flight
You will be transferred from your hotel back to Jabalpur Airport for the domestic flight to Delhi to coincide with the group international return flight. If you have plans to stay in Delhi or elsewhere at the end of your itinerary, please speak with your sales representative to discuss additional services we can assist with.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Delhi
Location end: Delhi
What To Take
Essential Equipment
It doesn’t matter what type of bag or case you use on this trip. You should also bring a small backpack for your valuable items including camera equipment.
Please note, electronic devices, powerpacks and batteries should be packed in hand luggage as these are not permitted in your hold/main luggage.
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen and lip salve with sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Light casual clothing
- Warm sweater/fleece
- Cotton scarf or bandana
- Trainers (sneakers)/walking shoes
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Anti-bacterial hand gel
- Small personal first-aid kit
Clothing should cover shoulders and be on or below the knee. Women especially should always dress conservatively to avoid unwanted attention and not to cause offence; vests, tight-fitting trousers (pants), short skirts and shorts are not recommended.
Optional Equipment
- Light waterproof
- Earplugs
- Money belt
- Travel pillow
If you wish to provide donations for a school in Tala supported by Exodus, these would be warmly received but do consider your luggage allowance when packing. Some suggestions of appropriate items are as follows:
- Pens and pencils (writing and colouring)
- Notebooks
- Storybooks
- Educational books
Please try to provide environmentally friendly products where possible (ie reduce plastic waste, recycled notebooks etc).
Practical Information
Visa
India
To avoid possible problems at immigration, make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of entry into India.
Travellers from the UK, US, CA and EU normally need a visa to enter India. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/india
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/india
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html
Travellers eligible for an e-visa, which includes those from the UK, US, CA and EU, can apply at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
For more information on applying for your Indian Visa/eVisa, please click on this link: Indian Visa Information
Vaccinations and Health
India
There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and tuberculosis. The risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your doctor or travel clinic for further advice.
You will also require a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Proof of a polio vaccination may also be required by some travellers. Please confirm all requirements and recommendations with your doctor or travel clinic.
Additionally, dengue, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, is a known risk in India. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, so we strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Some of our India trips spend time at altitude. In regions over approximately 6,560ft (2,000m), there is little risk of mosquito-borne diseases. For trips above 9,840ft (3,000m), there is a risk of being affected by acute mountain sickness. Our itineraries are designed to enable everyone to acclimatise to these altitudes, but you should be aware that it is still possible for you to be affected. Please see the Trip Notes for further information.
The risk of malaria on this trip is slight, but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice.
Dengue fever and/or Chikungunya are known risks in places visited on this trip. Both are tropical viral diseases spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for either, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Local Time
India's time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC +05:30)
Electricity
India's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins), D (three round pins) and M (three round pins) – 230V, 50Hz
Money
India's currency: Indian rupee (INR). Please note, it is illegal to import or export rupees. Do not accept torn or very dirty Indian banknotes from banks or in change as they will almost certainly not be accepted as legal tender in India. You can normally change money back from rupees into US dollars or British pounds at the departure airport, but you must produce an exchange receipt showing that you changed money in India.
ATM Availability
There are no ATMs or money exchange facilities at the resort at Bandhavgarh National Park so it is important to withdraw or change money in Delhi before catching the onward flight to Jablapur.
Please note, some travellers have told us their card was rejected by the ATMs in Delhi even though they had advised their bank of their travels. Taking cash to exchange is a good idea. Your tour leader will assist you with exchanging money while you are in Delhi.
Extra Expenses & Spending Money
Money change facilities are available at Delhi International Airport and we recommend you change most of your money here as there will be few opportunities to do so as we travel.
You can change money back from rupees into British pounds or US dollars at Delhi Airport; this has to be done before you go through security. Please note, only one or two small outlets accept rupees in the departure lounge (the duty free shop does not accept rupees).
You must produce an exchange receipt showing you changed money in India.
We recommend you allow at least 575 rupees (US$7) per day for minor purchases, such as soft drinks and small souvenirs.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in India and usually expected. To make things easy, your tour leader will offer to arrange and look after a group tipping kitty which will be used to tip hotel staff, drivers and any other support staff used throughout your trip. Your leader will suggest how much to contribute, depending on group size, but it is usually around 2,122 rupees (US$25) per person based on the maximum group size of 16 passengers. For smaller groups, the leader may ask to collect more than the suggested amount relative to the group size, this is to assist with covering the standard tipping expectations for things like the local guides, drivers, and hotel staff (which, are generally fixed amounts no matter the group size).
At any time during the trip, your leader will happily show you an account of how the kitty is being distributed.
A tip for the leaders is not included in the kitty and is at your own discretion. If you wish to show your appreciation, Paul will be happy to suggest an appropriate amount but approximately 330-410 rupees (US$4-US$5) per person per day would be appreciated.
People, Places & Planet
Back in 2020, Exodus Travels’ expert guide, award-winning wildlife photographer and conservationist, Paul Goldstein aimed to raise £100,000 over two years for the protection and conservation of the endangered Bengal tigers by running both the London and Everest marathons in his iconic 14ft Bengal tiger suit. This was fully supported by the Exodus Travels Foundation.
Due to travel restrictions with the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul postponed his marathons to 2021/2022. He has now completed the Brighton Marathon in September 2021, the London Marathon in October 2021 and, for his grand finale, travelled to Nepal to complete the gruelling Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon on 29 May 2022.
We are thrilled to confirm that to date, Paul has raised a remarkable £305,600, achieving his fundraising target and more due to the incredible generosity of so many friends, clients and Exodus Travels Foundation supporters – thanks to each and every one of you who has donated.
Money raised so far
All donations are going towards rebuilding and equipping two schools neighbouring Bandhavgarh National Park. By providing well over 1,000 children with an education effectively underwritten by conservation, this initiative highlights to the surrounding communities the benefits of their striped neighbours and contributes to the protection of tigers from poachers.
Despite delays to the building work caused by lockdowns in India, our partners have already built the protective boundary walls around both schools and installed solar water pumps, supplying schools with clean drinking water. They have also constructed school kitchens and toilets and planted hundreds of saplings in the school grounds. For more information about our sustainable travel, please visit: www.exodus.co.uk/sustainable-travel
Planet
How we seek to keep the carbon footprint of this trip low.
- Read about our climate action here, including our carbon reduction and compensation commitments.
- As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, Exodus supports the TOFTigers’ campaign to protect biodiversity and restore habitats across India’s national parks through the wise use of sustainable tourism.
- Exodus will donate £25 for every passenger travelling on this itinerary to support the TOFTigers campaign to protect biodiversity and restore habitats through sustainable tourism.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
- Leave no trace: We do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish behind in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, we’d ask you to consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
- Plastic waste reduction: Please bring your own reusable water bottle on this trip; filtered water will be provided where tap water is not drinkable.
Non-refundable items in the event of customer cancellation
If you choose to cancel your trip, the standard cancellation fees are shown in our Booking Conditions. However, there are additional fees for extra non-refundable items for this trip, and these are detailed below. For more information, see Section 4 of the Exodus Booking Conditions. If you are booking your flight through us, your sales representative may also confirm separate cancellation terms related to your international flights at the time of booking.
Within 120 days prior to departure:
- Game Drive Permits: From £918 to £1,900* per person
*Game drive cancellation costs are estimated and subject to vary depending on time of cancellation prior to travel and based on national park regulations and terms. Accurate cancellation fees will be provided prior to cancellations being actioned.
Costs are accurate at time of writing in February 2024.
Important Information
Your safe participation
When booking this trip, you should be confident in your ability to participate in all activities described in these Trip Notes. If you have any doubt about your suitability, please call the Exodus office and ask to speak to one of the experts on this itinerary.
Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someone’s ability to safely take part in an activity, or their impact on other people’s enjoyment, we authorise them to take necessary action which, in some circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity.
By booking this trip you agree to our Booking Conditions which clearly state that our leaders have the authority to do this. In these rare instances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional costs incurred.
How to Book
- Check availability: Go online to check availability, or contact us by phone or email.
- Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this trip, usually for between three and seven days.
- Complete your booking and payment
When you’re ready to book, go to our website for online bookings, book over the phone or you can complete a booking form (available online or on request by calling us). We accept all major credit and debit cards, or you can pay be cheque.
After booking
You will receive your booking confirmation letter and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements.
Full joining instructions, including local emergency numbers and details of how to reach the start point, will be sent to you approximately two to three weeks prior to departure. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our office or your travel agent.
Trip Note validity
These Trip Notes are valid from the “Current as” date on page one. They will occasionally be updated after booking and before departure; if there are any updates that significantly impact the inclusions or itinerary, customers will be written to separately. They will also receive a link to the most up-to-date Trip Notes with their Final Joining Instructions before travelling.
The information in these Trip Notes is given in good faith. Where differences exist between the Trip Notes and our current brochure or website, the Trip Notes supersede the brochure and website. All holidays can be subject to unexpected changes; to enjoy them you should be prepared to be flexible where necessary. Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best-possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
Licensing
Exodus is fully licensed and bonded as a tour operator. We hold Air Traffic Organisers Licence (ATOL) number 2582, issued and bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). We are also bonded to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and we are members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and ABTA – The Travel Association. This means you can book your Exodus holiday with confidence, as all money paid to us for your trip is fully protected.