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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed February 2014

CYCLING CUBA

A busy and interesting trip across the island, with a wide variety of accommodation and facilities.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was extremely well informed, and was endlessly patient with a group that had varied attention spans and energy levels. He escorted us practically everywhere and made sure that we had the "Cuban" experience. Alex cycled with us and took the trouble to spend time individually with each member of the group, usually whilst cycling.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, this is a holiday for people who are physically fit and can take the heat and humidity in Cuba. Don't expect much relaxation or independent time. Some people had opted to stay in Havana for a day or so either before or after the trip and I wish that I had done the same. Bring wet wipes for your hands because we ate sandwiches as a picnic on some days and there were not always hand washing facilities available. Cuban sanitation facilities available on the road are limited to say the least. Snack bars or other portable energy foods / gels brought from home are essential too as these are not available in Cuba. You can buy drinks, but snack food is extremely scarce.

Reviewed February 2014

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

An absolutely fantastic trip; beautiful country and a great range of activities. Loved it!

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was fantastic and Finland is absolutely beautiful. There was just the right mix of activity and time to chill (in a very peaceful environment) and I came home feeling relaxed and reinvigorated.Getting to try such a wide range of activites in a short time was great and the staff are so enthusiastic that even those that I perhaps found less appealing on paper (snow shoeing!) turned out to be great fun! One of the most inspirational moments would have to be travelling through the silent, snowy wilderness on my husky dog sledge.Similarly, when you can stand back and look at the quinzee that you have built you get a real sense of achievement.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Teddy was the best exodus leader I have had so far (this was my 5th exodus trip) his enthusiasm for his country and the activities was contagious and his energy was boundless. He got on well with the whole group - and we were a very mixed bunch! Similarly, the rest of the staff at Oulanka basecamp were really friendly and helpful; nothing was ever too much trouble. One of them even lent me her own boots when I had problems with the pair I had borrowed!

Advice for Potential Travellers

You really don't need to bring much more than a base layer for the daytime as warm kit is provided. Although, I would recomend bringing your own hats, scarves and gloves.In the evenings it can get quite warm in the dining room with the log fire so bring T-shirts/layers - I only brought 'warm' clothes and nearly boiled alive a couple of nights! This isn't the cheapest of trips, but the optional activities/food are worth it so bring plenty of money (you can pay for most things by card at basecamp)

Reviewed February 2014

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

An excellent opportunity to try a variety of winter activities in a wonderful setting.The location is ideal, snow covered woodlands right outside the door and a frozen lake to play on.

Most Inspirational Moment

Snowshoe walking in the woods after dark, following the trail with head torches was a special feeling, but spending a day with an eight dog sled team was amazing... a sled with thirty two paw power can fly!

Thoughts on Group Leader

An excellent leader, charming and informative, he has excellent people skills and was obviously keen to ensure everyone was enjoying their holiday experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont expect to lose weight... the food is too good!!!

Reviewed February 2014

THE TROPICAL SOUTH

The best holiday I have had in a while. Everything and more than I expected.

Most Inspirational Moment

The people are inspirational, so welcoming, resourseful patient and seemingly happy. The contrast between the cities and the countryside was astonishing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Being my first group holiday experience I did not know what to expect. Puncham our group leader was patient, funny, experienced and all I could have wished for. In hindsight he provided me with a great first insight into India, always on hand for advice about local customs, food, and all that I needed to know about the parts of Southern India that we visited.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for an amazing holiday full of colour, smells, noise and contrast. A wonderful introduction to Southern India.

Reviewed February 2014

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

An incredibly cold, adventerous week full of new experiences and memories to last a life time!

Most Inspirational Moment

Ski Mobiling - absolutely incredible. We shared a ski for four hours and had lunch out. It was lovely seeing all the scenary and going up and down and through the ski resort. You are given a helmit, warm outer clothing and the handles are even heated so you don't get cold. it was nice to share as whilst you are siting on the back you can enjoy all the scenary. dog sledging - beautiful. Take lots of warm layers and something to cover your face! An afternoon goes far to quickly but it was enough to enjoy the experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri our main guide was fantastic. Quick to respond and help when needed, spoke fantastic english, very informative and made the week an enjoyable and fun one. All the other staff were also very polite and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a hairdryer!We also invested in a Buff scarf which was fantastic for covering your head and neck. also invest in a good, well fiting pair of gloves that you cna layer up with the camps gloves or invest in some hand warmers. A god send when you take your hands out to take photos! We took $500 which covered all the extra activities we wanted to do and bought a few soveniers home. Take a camera which batteries are not affected by the cold.

Reviewed February 2014

CYCLING CUBA

32 degrees ,Hotter than we expected. 95% of the trip was on road and hybrid tyres are needed not knobbly mud tyres. Very varied and interesting locations. Fascinating country. Enjoyed it all. Guide Alex 10 from 10. Would recommend to all.

Most Inspirational Moment

Trinidad and staying in a Casa. Meeting the Cuban people, and of course the rum.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was a perfect guide and his knowledge base of Cuba was extensive. His English is very good and his political lectures were interesting and gave the group a sound understanding of his country. Probably the best guide I have experienced.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring road tyres.

Reviewed February 2014

KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA

Excellent trip. Great mix of scenery and biking terrain. Highly recommened. Please read final section here about the average trip mileage.

Most Inspirational Moment

1 - The climb at Ooty, shame I wasn't feeling 100% though, rather fancied going for a good time.2 - The descent off of Ooty the next day. Crazy downhill bits, unexpected pot holes, incredible views. 3 - The food4 - Relaxing on our veranda looking directly out on the backwaters5 - The chill out "hippy vibe" at Varkala

Thoughts on Group Leader

Safi was superb. Very caring both towards the clients on the trip and all the locals we encountered on the trip.Nothing was too much effort for him. One of the best guides I have had on all my trips.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As with all Exodus trips, please read the trips notes so you are fully aware of what you are potentially booking.The accent and descent off of Ooty are tough, several of our group walked to the top. Don't be put off however by this. Good padded under shorts are a must. Drink plenty of water. Take anti bacterial gel to help minimise health problems. Listen to your guides and their advice on places to eat, or not.The cycling is not a race, enjoy the company of your new found friends and all the lovely local people. For those more experienced riders, look out for group members less able.

Reviewed February 2014

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A trip I could repeat again and again and never get tired of it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved the huskie dogs. So good I did it again on the optional day. Great location where you feel a million miles from your day to day life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leader made the holiday. The whole team work so hard and the food was fantastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't think twice go for it.

Reviewed February 2014

ATLAS PANORAMA

Very good trip, excellent information beforehand.Trip could include a little more walking, in total 2 days of 5 km and 3 longer days was a bit less than I expected, certainly with one of the days being only half a day.Gite is excellent in catering and not nearly as basic as expected.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being on top of the Panorama and playing card games at night in the gite.The food!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guide (Hassan) was very good, clear instructions, not overly present but allways available and very kind.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring warm clothes in winter, also expect snow and rain. Trip notes are a little optimistic in that sense.

Reviewed February 2014

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end! Lovely group, a beautiful place to cycle to and a vibrant and friendly place, and a brilliantly organized itinerary.

Most Inspirational Moment

Well, I loved the evening out in Trinidad when the group meal included dancing and joining in with the band on percussion! Such a laugh! An evening that makes me smile just to think about it! After that we found a bar where we watched some gorgeous camp young men (great fun!) do synchronized salsa and they invited us to join in with them, and then danced salsa in the street as there was a festival on. The locals are great fun and have a real love of dancing and for life and love dancing with the tourists!I also loved the cycling, especially the fourth day, a fabulous way to see the country. Last but not least the day on the catamaran where we did some snorkelling and then had lunch on a Caribbean island was also to die for!!! Can't think of a better way to spend a holiday!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lovely! Tony is a cool Cuban knew all about the island and could answer any question. (and could salsa, as could everyone from what we could see)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, when I arrived at Havana airport and was waiting for the rest of the group to get through immigration (a long process) I went to exchange some money. As I was a bit confused to begin with the girl on the exchange pretended that I had given her less money than I had. She went through an elaborate procedure of looking for the extra 50 euro note that she said I hadn't given her. Eventually, when I wouldn't back down, she 'found' the missing 50 euro, just in front of her underneath a shelf. So be careful!The locals don't ask for money but all would appreciate pens and soap, if you want to take some extra!!

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