Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving most lunchtimes at an idealic beech for lunch and swim.
Thoughts on Group Leader
V good
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take swimming gear. A couple of stops had a few mozzies, so deet useful.
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JR
This is a fantastic trip, especially if you like swimming as well as cycling. Cycling through Sardinian landscape, islands and coast. We stopped at ideallic beeches everyday, the food was great and tour guides were v good. One of my best Exodus cycling trips to date
Highly recommended
I think my only complaint was that a week didn’t seem like long enough. The scenery was absolutely stunning, the food delicious (and plenty of it) and the walks difficult enough to be challenging without breaking us.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hearing a wolf howl one evening. Hearing this sound coming out of the forest, in the dark, was genuinely spine-tingling.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around.
Andes to Amazon
A very busy trip around Ecuador in September/October, range of experiences and places visited, with some good quality accommodation throughout. It goes from the highs of Quito to the depths of the rain forest, up to mountains and back to sea level
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many highlights, some unexpected local scenes! My personal highlight was the rain forest lodge - I'd done the Friendly Spider Course at London Zoo in preparation, but the most challenging part for me was the noise of the rain forest at dusk when i first went in my cabin. Looking back I wouldn't have minded another night there! The visual arts in Ecuador were interesting, from graffiti to art work in the hotels and haciendas. Wildlife is fascinating, and the geography too.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fabian the leader and Mauricio the driver were exemplary throughout. Timings were clear, lots of info and translation when needed
Advice for Potential Travellers
Like other two week long haul trips with Exodus, its not a relaxing holiday. Only a couple of early starts but plenty late finishes, meaning little down time. The bus was comfortable enough to have a mid morning and a mid afternoon nap. Food was good, say starting $15 for one course and a drink at dinner time. Because of the location of the hotels/lack of restaurants near the hotels/times of arrival, a few of the meals are taken in hotels. Check how the price of laundry is worked out - weight or item. What the trip notes didn't say (or maybe it was me not reading properly) is that it is advisable to wear long sleeved light coloured clothes in the rain forest and at the coast, also long socks are needed for the wellingtons in the rain forest. Plenty of insect spray needed. Water, snacks and cash points available. The hot springs are worth a visit in Chimbarazo, cost $5.
Amalfi Walking- indescribably beautiful
Indescribably beautiful. One of the best. Each walk was sensational. Fantastic hotel, staff, food and wine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each and every walk was inspirational
Thoughts on Group Leader
I would highly recommend our group leader. Emily was well organised, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. Nothing was too much trouble and her innate kindness really shone through.
Advice for Potential Travellers
i have been on 3 Exodus trips , but this one is a must. Highly recommended
A Week to Remember
We explored the best parts of a fantastic country, the sights chosen were well-suited to the trip, although the last day in Amman felt as though it was filling in an extra day of the holiday. The journeys themselves were well-timed, the only one that dragged out was the 4 hour slog back to Amman at the end. The people on our trip were lovely and the mix of ages provided a welcome sense of diversity. The options to eat local food were frequent and, had I not been ill, would have been taken every time. (Especially falafel – my favourite!)
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra was by far the biggest highlight. It sounds cliché but the Treasury was stunning and the way different lights affected the colours of the rocks around was beautiful. My particular highlight was the second day, where we went off the beaten track for a 4/5 hour trek to the place of high sacrifice, and for an almost birds-eye view of the Treasury from far above. It was hard work but well worth it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you do not want to sleep outside when at the Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum, then do not pack a sleeping bag as the bed spread and blanket was plenty warm enough.
Cycling in Greece
A marvellous group including 4 Canadians, 2 from the USA and 9 from the UK. We seemed to gel from the start and it was a pleasure to talk with everyone. There was a remarkable consistency in the fitness of the group and so very little hanging around even after some of the longer climbs.
Very much enjoyed the cycling and thought the “moderate” rating was spot on. Distances were typically around 40 miles in a day. I found the hills quite manageable; some fairly long climbs but they tended to be steady climbs followed by some exhilarating long descents.
There were cultural stops on most days at ancient sites and there was free time to explore. The guided tour on the final day at the Acropolis was particularly enjoyable.
Excellent hotels with very friendly staff. Lovely views across the bay from one hotel; another hotel was situated right on the beach; in one hotel run by the family the breakfast included home-made specialties.
Enjoyed the food. The group leader normally ordered a selection of local specialities for starters and on a couple of occasionally the main courses which gave the opportunity to taste genuine Greek food. We had a kitty for the lunch snacks fruit and drinks so again sampled many Greek specialities.
The weather was the icing on the cake. A little windy and cloudy on the days of arrival and departure but for the most part clear sunny days and warm but not stifling.
Most Inspirational Moment
From a cycling perspective one of the long descents with marvellous views and a pleasant breeze in ones face.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Yiannis and Kristos were extremely friendly helpful and passionate about Greece. One or both were always on hand. Kristos drove the support vehicle which normally tracked the group so minor technical problems including a couple of punctures were dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Suggest it is best to avoid mid summer trips when it is uncomfortably hot for cycling.
walking in the national parks
a very good mix of hiking and sightseeeing in several US national parks. great scenery with comfortable accomodation of a far higher standard than i had expected.
Most Inspirational Moment
scaling the terrifyng heights of Angels Landing. walking through the waters of the narrows azure blue skies against the vibrant rocks of bryce sunset walk and picnic at arches with return by moonlight hiking the south kaibab trail of the grand canyon hiking the remote parts of canyonlands
Thoughts on Group Leader
abbi and evan were both very organised and good at co-ordinating plans which often changed at short notice, especially dealing with crisis management when our hotel had not been booked and they had to organise 2 nights accomodation at short notice. they interacted with the group and made an effort to keep everyone happy. i would never have made the heights of angels landing without her motivational skills! both good drivers and never felt put at risk.
Advice for Potential Travellers
be prepared for some long drives although regular stops were made and get some basic fitness as some of the walks are quite challenging. if you want to see vegas you really need to add days before or after as there is no opportunity on the trip.
Discover Namibia
A diverse experience that encompasses all and touches every sense one has. The fact that the Namibian dessert can support such a vast array of wildlife, still never ceases to amaze us. Go for it………it’s a life time opportunity that you won’t regret.
Most Inspirational Moment
All of it, but there was one that will remain with us always………a cheetah with her kill in Etosha N.P. Sossusvlei a unique and unforgettable experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ronnie and Jonas were excellent in every sense of the word, knowledgeable and fantastic travel companions. Needless to say the food that was prepared was delightful, we even suggested that they could put their recipes in a book which could be purchased as a souvenir.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can become very cold at night, so come well prepared. SA Rand is accepted everywhere and it can be obtained in the UK, so need to worry!
A Week in Jordan
Came up to my expectations.Fast paced but time to enjoy places.
Most Inspirational Moment
Viewing Petra for the first time.The peacefulness of my camel ride in Wadi Rum.The afternoon at the Dead Sea Resort.
Thoughts on Group Leader
His English was excellent and his knowledge,particulary historical knowledge of Jordan was superb.A very approachable and helpful group leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't underestimate the strenuousness of the walking in Petra.Wear footwear with a good tread.
CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS
It was closer to a moderate ride than leisurely and thoroughly enjoyable.
Could not have wished for a better group.
Most Inspirational Moment
Just having the most amazing Exodus guide who spoke fluent English and his knowledge of Cuba was superb so his narrative along the journey made the whole trip inspirational
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely the best. He was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour and was there for us 24/7 - truly able to knock on his door at any hour for help.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Have a reasonable level of fitness, be prepared for the heat, be relaxed about the whole trip, get to know your fellow travellers and enjoy.