Reviews

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

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It’s the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you’re interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.

Simply use the selector below to search our trip reviews and start reading real feedback from real Exodus travellers who have ‘been there and done that’!

Lots of our clients also like to post handy tips and advice about their travels. It’s great to know what to expect on an Exodus adventure before you go, so make the most of their experience and you’ll make the most of yours!

Haven’t posted your review yet? Here’s how to do it…

Once you return from your Exodus adventure holiday, you will be emailed a link to add your review. Any feedback collected is posted onto our website, totally unedited.

Alternatively you can navigate to the relevant trip page and add your review via the Reviews tab.

Select a trip specific review:

Select

14294 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Reviewed July 2013

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO TREK

A lovely week’s walking in the very green scenery of Northern Spain. There was a different feeling about this trip as you know you are following in the footsteps of the thousands of people that have walked that route as a pilgrimage since medieval times.

Most Inspirational Moment

The moment when you are standing in front of the cathedral in Santiago de Compostella at the end of the walk. Also presenting your Pilgrim's passport complete with all it's stamps to get your certificate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was a brilliant leader who was always cheerful and made sure that every member of the group was happy and comfortable. He dealt with any situation efficiently and speedily.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Anyone going on this trip should ensure that they have very comfortable walking boots as some of the days are quite long. Also take some warm clothing as it was chillier than expected when I went (May). Keep an open mind about eating Octopus - it may be better than you think!

Reviewed July 2013

WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA

A wonderful week’s walking, with lovely Alvaro, our fantastic local guide. Fantastic scenery, beautiful birds and flowers, lovely weather, good food and really lovely company – what could be better?

Most Inspirational Moment

Every one of the five summits was an achievement, so it was a week of inspirational moments, and the best moment was our final summit, the Pica del Mancondiu at 2000 metres. But there were many other wonderful moments: Drinking a freshly-brewed cup of coffee at the refuge halfway up Mancondiu - higher than Ben Nevis! The steep walk through the beech forest on the way to Thursday's peak, the Cabeza La Mesa - the fresh green leaves were almost magical.Almost everything about the walk through the Cares Gorge - the spectacular limestone mountains looming above the rushing river far below and the canal running in and out of the rock beside the path. And, of course, the moment on the rest day when I got on a bike and hurtled downhill for many kilometres into Llanes! A great idea by our lovely host, Jim, at the Torrecerredo hotel - we put the bikes in the back of the van for the first bit of the journey, thus avoiding a long uphill ride.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro was a superb group leader. He had fantastic local knowledge and a truly caring approach: he was always thoughtful of our different capabilities and stayed flexible the whole time to find us the best routes and footpaths. He was a positive guiding light the whole week, combining excellent idiomatic English ("let's get the show on the road") and a great sense of humour with a wealth of expert knowledge about the local area, its history and geography, its flowers, trees and birds, its people and customs and the ways in which it is changing. He took great pains to ensure that we could live, as a group, entirely in the present, savouring every moment on the mountains. I missed him when I got home!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go to this relatively little-known part of Spain. You will have a fabulous time. Don't forget to take a shirt with a collar - the sun can be fierce up on the mountains.

Reviewed July 2013

THE HIGH INCA TRAIL

This trip is a great combination of remote high level altitude treking and culture with fantastic scenery, flora and fauna.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at Sungate and viewing Machu PicchuThe remoteness of Salcantay region and having a full moon to visualise the hugh hulk of Salcantay surrounded by stars.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nothing was too much trouble for Wilfredo. He worked hard on keeping a group together that had mixed abilities and experience. His experience in guiding ensured it felt as though we had the Inca Trail to ourselves. In addition, his knowledge and passion for his country was always evident and he was always happy to answer our questions, even if it was the 15th time he had been asked.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The coco leaves and tea do help!

Reviewed July 2013

WALKING IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

I have just returned from this trip and it was my first with Exodus. Anyone unsure if this is the trip for them all I can say is that I thought that it was excellent. Bosnia Herzegovina is a beautiful country and the guides that accompanied us on this trip were amazing, it was their enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge that really made this holiday so enjoyable.I will return to Bosnia.

Most Inspirational Moment

The beauty and peace of the Sutjeska National Park and the sumit of Maglic. You feel as if you have the whole park to yourselves it is so quiet. From a cultural point of view the first drive into Sarajevo was breathtaking and the old part of the city has a fantastic atmosphere.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Samer Hajric and as I mentioned before his friendliness and enthusiasm really made this holiday one to remember.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would strongly advise that you take a walking pole even if you don't usually use them. I don't use them and had to borrow one for the decent of Maglic. Also, pack one pair of long trousers as on the first day of walking you will go through a meadow with long grass and we all suffered from mosquito bites even with the use of insect repellent.

Anonymous

Reviewed July 2013

MADAGASCAN DISCOVERER

A varied trip with excellent scenery and loads of lemurs. You learn a lot about the people and culture of this island. I was a little nervous because of the journey times but very pleased I went. You’ll see no other country like it.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are a couple of walks across the rugged landsacape, one more of a climb than a walk and not for those with vertigo but great fun. You will see loads of lemurs. The poverty is shocking. Every where you go there are underfed children.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sol was well organised, sociable and knowledgeable. You couldn't ask for more in a tour leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

For such a big island be prepared for the long drives which are longer than stated in the trip notes because of stops you make on the way. We did several hotel to hotel journeys of 12 - 13 hours, in time to grab a quick meal and then bed. The route to Tsingy is made worse by delays waiting for ferries. One of the internal flights required us to get up at 3:30am. I would advise against this trip for anyone who is particularly unhappy with long journeys.

Reviewed July 2013

WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA

The trip was a wonderful introduction to the Picos and the walks were varied and interesting. Although the central mountains of the Picos are very steep and difficult, the paths we went on were easily manageable by someone of average fitness.

Most Inspirational Moment

The best moment was standing on the summit of Mancondiu at 2000 metres. The last two hundred feet or so were fun as they were a bit of a scramble, and the views from the top were magnicificent The walk up the The Cares Gorge was a delight - the mountains around the long limestone gorge are breathtaking, and the fast running Cares River far below and the clear water in the canal at the level of the path provide a spectacular contrast to the mountains. I went canoeing on the day off. The river is just right for novice canoeists, being easy enough to be safe but providing enough excitement to be interesting, and the day made a good contrast to walking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Alberro. He is a local young man who has an seemingly inexhaustible knowledge of the local ecology, flora and fauna and he cares passionatley about the local environment. He was always willing to share this knowledge and enthusiam with us. He knows all the footpaths like the back of his hand and so I always felt that we were doing the best possible option on the day, bearing in mind the weather and any other variables. He was always friendly helpful and good humoured and was a joy to be with for the week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go there!

Reviewed July 2013

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

An excellent trip with some wonderful walks, magnificent Alpine scenery, a brilliant chalet with out of this world food, and some excellent company. Mild frustration that due to the severe and prolonged winter we were not able to follow all of the itinerary as it was generally not safe to walk on the tracks much above 2000m.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was not one particular moment, but this was out first ever Alpine holiday and, despite a curtailed itinerary due to the severe prolonged winter, and some initial mediocre+cloudy weather, we had many stunning and inspirational views. Another highlight was the cable car trip (on the day off) to the Aiguille du Midi

Thoughts on Group Leader

Simon was very good - ex army and you knew you were in safe and dependable hands. He had to deal with rejigging the itinerary as it was unsafe to follow several of the intended routes and also deal with a group which had some folks frustrated at not walking the average of seven hours a day which the trip notes suggested, whilst others in the group wished we were doing somewhat less than we did.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would recommend this trip but suggest doing it a bit later into the season - we did it the second week of june - perhaps just a couple of weeks later than we did.On the day off you would do very well to find a more beatiful setting and excellent evening meal than at the Aiguille du Midi hotel, nestling directly beneath the Bosson glacier (also seen from the chalet)

Reviewed July 2013

DOLOMITES, LAKE GARDA & VENICE RIDE

This was an excellent trip. There is a fascinating range of landscapes, vegetation and locations through which you pass. I would recommend it to anyone.

Most Inspirational Moment

Emerging from the foothills of the Dolomites into the plains of northern Italy was magical, complemented by the vistas over two lakes in the first two days. Trento and Padua were surprisingly attractive (not to detract from Verona and Vicenza -- but their charms were predicted); and the food and drink were remarkably good value throughout. Ours was a wonderful, diverse group of people.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ricardo was a star. He was clear, good-humoured and tirelessly energetic through the whole week, dealing capably with any problem that popped up. He mastered a complicated route although this was the first time he had travelled along it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There was more dust and grit coming at your face than I had expected, partly because there were some stiff headwinds in the week we did the trip. So, with hindsight, I should have brought a pair of wrap-round shades.

Reviewed July 2013

Highly recommended trip!

Amazing trip that i would thoroughly recommend!! THis is a fabulous trip through a fascinating country. Go as soon as you can.

Most Inspirational Moment

Going to the Buena Vista Social Club concert, featuring 3 members of the original band, it was a great night. Also great was getting the old cars to a restaurant in Trinidad and then dancing salsa outside under the stars after dinner... The whole trip was fabulous though, very difficult to pull out just one highlight!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jorge (George) was fabulous. He had the patience of a saint (which he needed with our group!) and was so passionate to ensure we had a fabulous holiday and an understanding of his country's history and challenges. He chose the best places for us to eat and we had fabulous food all week, he was also a great dancer and led a great dance session at Casa de la Trova in Trinidad. He also had a great sense of humour and there was never long between laughs!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring some things to give to kids (Jorge can donate to a school) e.g. pencils/pens and collect soaps for your hotels as you go to give to cubans at the end of the trip. Make sure you bring some toilet roll and hand sanitiser with you as well. Also if you're going to go out dancing and to the clubs bring a small over the shoulder bag to just put your key and money in as you can't leave things at a table whilst you're on the dance floor!

Reviewed July 2013

CROATIA: ISLANDS & MOUNTAINS

beautiful place,lovely people.hard walking- brochure states anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can do these walks.i thought that was me,but found it incredibly hard going up mountains every day-(and even more so descending!!)- had to have a day to chill.krka national park and waterfalls beautiful although very busy

Most Inspirational Moment

views from the top of mountains for miles and miles.

Thoughts on Group Leader

lovely informative guy.bit forgetful- we kept having to go back for things he had left!- but that added to his character.left his sandwiches and water on a wall one morning and we collected them in the evening on the way back!

Advice for Potential Travellers

think of the walks as hard not moderate before deciding.

Prev 1 … 1,118 1,119 1,120 1,121 1,122 … 1,430 Next