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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers  

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Reviews

Inger Furseth

Reviewed September 2014

Cycle Indo China and Ankor

This was a great cycling trip, well arranged, beautiful scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling the back roads through villages in Vietnam. The roads were small without traffic and we cycled through beautiful scenery along small canals and through small villages, where people were extremely friendly

Thoughts on Group Leader

I have been on different trekking and cycling tours but our tour leader Chai was the best I have ever encountered. He was friendly and fun and took care of those who got sick or struggled. He arranged everything smoothly, from border transfers, different support groups in three countries, hotels, whatever - always with a smile.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go on this trip!

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Susan Walters

Reviewed September 2014

Great trip!

A superb trek with fantastic scenery, excellent weather and good company. If you enjoy mountain walking with amazing views then this is the trip for you. If however you are not entirely comfortable with climbing on 3 or more consecutive days, then would recommend you do a bit of mountain walking first.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved walking from 1 country to the next but could not single out any one particular section as being inspirational......they were all equally as scenic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Frank was a very competent walk leader who had excellent knowledge of the area and was able to answer all questions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take flip flops! Some of auberges require you to remove your walking boots and leave them in an outside building. Flip flops proved to extremely useful on these occasions and were a welcome treat for warm feet.

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Barbara Barbara

Reviewed September 2014

Highlights of Dolomites

I was worried about sharing a room with a stranger but am so glad I did. The company of 17 like minded people from all walks of life was remarkably good. I would like to go back to the Dolomites earlier in the summer when these stunning mountains could be seen in sunshine. The hotel room was comfortable and the food was excellent. I liked being able to choose between the 2 levels of walks and appreciated the care from the 2 excellent leaders.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last day when I joined the more advanced group and saw the amazing views as I made it across ridge.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Eric and Emily went out of their way to make the holiday as good as it could be. We had a bad start with the delayed flight then the accident when one of the group slipped and broke his leg. On top of these events, the weather was disappointing. Thanks to their care and attention the group overcame these difficulties and managed to have a really great holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can be cold on the high mountains so bring a warm hat, ski type gloves and clothes to layer up as required.

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Jayne Tomlins

Reviewed September 2014

Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest holiday

My expectations (already high) were surpassed!

Most Inspirational Moment

So many different moments: watching the Macaus at sunset in the Amazonian jungle, the first glimpse of Macchu Pichu from the Sungate, its superb positioning in the natural context, unbelievable. The whole Inca trail was utopia for a walker interested in history.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant, our guide Carlos could answer every single question. He prepared us for every new experience so that we would get the most out of it. We were all history buffs by the end of the Inca Trail, flora and fauna buffs by the end of the Jungle trips and fascinated by the different cultures around Lake Titicaca by the end of our homestay. He made it all fascinating.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need to be reasonably fit to do the Inca Trail, just for the second day in particular, so it's worth training up a bit first to be able to enjoy it all to the full (especially if you are over 50). Also the altitude sickness hit most of the group at some time or another, so you want to start the holiday in the best physical health possible (I joined a jogging club in February to prepare for the August holiday and it was really worth it).

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Lorna Hunter

Reviewed September 2014

Totally Awesome

Fantastic trip to discover Sri Lanka. Great mix of activities, cultural, active, wildlife, relaxation.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's hard to choose but seeing nearly 300 wild elephants emerge from the jungle for a drink in a lake takes some beating! Also climbing Sigiriya Rock and cycling through villages seeing real local life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leader was fab. Very knowledgeable and passionate, great fun and made the trip very enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do it! Add on some relaxation time at the end.

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Sean C

Reviewed September 2014

Highlights of Northern India

A fantastic trip giving you an experience of the countries culture, the local wildlife and numerous modes of transport. It’s an excellent trip for first time travellers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the sun rise over the Taj Mahal. A magnificent white marble building that turns golden as the sun rises. Our guide ensured we were the very first to witness the Taj in the morning, this made for amazing pictures with nobody else in the background.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Chandrajeet Rathore was excellent; he really did make the trip. He was very knowledgeable, insightful and a great story teller. It was really obvious how much he loved his country. Throughout the trip he would explain their religion, food and really did help us experience their culture first hand.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Its the kind of holiday you truly want to immerse yourself in. The food, the people and the atmosphere as a whole, if you do so you're guaranteed a great trip.

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Bhavin Bharadwa

Reviewed September 2014

Tough but rewarding!

The trip was great, the guides really looked after me especially on the descent down from Uhuru Peak when I suffered from a lack of energy and exhaustion. I felt in safe hands the entire trip and this gave me more confidence to just concentrate on walking. The tents and camps were all set up expertly everyday and food was nutritious. Only negative comment I have is that we could have prompted more often for sipping water so were sufficiently hydrated. Its hard to think at high altitude!

Most Inspirational Moment

Making it to the crater rim and looking back to see just how far up we had walked.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader worked really hard to keep everyone happy, though its not always an easy task. He gave clear briefings so we knew what to expect and were fully prepared for the day ahead.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared and buy relevant gear beforehand. Stock up massively on snacks and energy foods, you will need them!

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Sarah Bell

Reviewed September 2014

Fantastic time, book this trip now!

Fun in the city in Casablanca, Fes and Marrekech, awe inspiring sites in the desert and gorge, peace and quiet in the mountains, playing by the water in Essaouira – this trip displayed all the sides of Morocco. It was everything one pictures when they think of Morocco and surprises you with variety and charm.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around Tijhza in the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views, friendly people and good new friends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustapha is a fantastic leader. Part teacher, part bossy parent and always a friend he was awesome at teaching us about Morocco, keeping everyone safe and always willing to help out and spend time with everyone in our group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare yourself to adapt to change. Sometimes it will be hot (this came as a shock to some of our group, but it was Africa in July/August!), you may feel physically challenged (Todra Gorge was more of a hike than a walk) but at the end of it you'll have a fantastic time if you're willing to try new things and let the little problems slide.

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Rosalind Tatton

Reviewed September 2014

'Picos de Europa'

I had a wonderful week walking and trekking in this stunning mountain area. Every day was different and the varied terrain and views were amazing. The hotel owners, Jim and Pilar and their staff made us feel very welcome and the food was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Our group got on really well and we shared many laughs especially over a cold beer or cider at the end of each day.

Most Inspirational Moment

That's tricky as there were many. I think sitting on the high grassy slopes, eating our lunches, while the griffon vultures circled over us was very special. Also one day we climbed 1000m and to reach the highest peak we had to 'scramble' to the top, that was a new experience !!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro was an exceptional leader in so many ways. He was always encouraging and everyone could just walk at their own pace . He is very passionate about the 'picos' and was always keen to share his knowledge of not only the flora and fauna but also the history of the region . We felt like friends rather than clients.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great holiday and very reasonably priced considering everything that is included. Extra meals and drinks are also very reasonably priced .

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Gordon Holm

Reviewed September 2014

Botswana Wildlife and Wilderness

EXcellent guides, good wildlife, Too much driving in an inappropriate vehicle which was too crowded. Savuti campsite too far form game viewing area.

Most Inspirational Moment

Helicopter over Vic Falls Seeing wild dogs

Thoughts on Group Leader

WE had two guides and two helpers. One excellent and the other did not seem to really do much except sit in the passenger seat of the Toyota. Most trips only have one guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a lot of time in=on the road and this limits the number game viewing opportunities.

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Gordon for his review. We use a stretched 4WD vehicle on this tour as we have found it to best suited to the road conditions, but are sorry Gordon didn’t find it comfortable. By law we are required to have a Botswana guide accompany our groups, and also have a tour leader to oversee logistics but who is also a qualified wildlife guide. They share responsibilities between them. The exact camp we use in the various areas are allocated by the Botswana government so can vary from one trip to the next. Even if the campsite is not always right next to the park boundaries, wildlife is found all over; in fact, the area around this particular campsite is one of the best areas to see wild dogs. Alison, in her review above, gives a good explanation of the set-up of the Savuti campsite in some detail.

Tom Harari – Trip Manager for Botswana

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