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Walking Croatia: Islands and Mountains

A wonderful experience with a kind, respectful and experienced hiker and guide. Enough varied terrain and experiences. One hotel was problematic with the shower, but other participants didn’t have this problem. The last hotel was the best with more comfort and amazing breakfasts….a treat worth working for by the end of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hikes with views of the Adriatic. Group meal spots were well chosen.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vana was terrific! Tuned in to group and individual needs. Explained things when asked and at meals etc. She's an excellent hiker, avoided problems with advanced planning. Hikes were varied and very doable. A bit more history on the bus would be interesting , but I think that comes with years of leading tours.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy, plan to have what you need, poles, layers, enough water etc. Additional local money is useful in smaller towns.

A fascinating trip

We took this trip in September. From the moment we arrived we knew we would have a good time. Our guide Artur made us feel very welcome, with his knowledge and humour. I didn’t know what to expect with Albania, only that it was a beautiful country and it was opening up for tourism. Despite some negative reports of crime etc, we wanted to go before it got to busy.. the history of the county is fascinating. There is so much to see and learn and Artur was a font of knowledge. We became engrossed in the history, the different periods of time with castles and ruins to it up back up, to the present time.
Our driver Diu was brilliant at traversing the very high and winding roads. He was very helpful to us all and great at taking group photographs.
We loved the food and there was a great choice, all freshly cooked. The hotels were very comfortable.
And the views. After each view, we didn’t think they could get better, but the did.
A wonderful place to visit. We loved Albania. I could write more, as there is so much to say about Albania.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many inspiring moments, from the welcomes we received, views and the fight from communism. And seeing the vision of Albania in the future. Driving though the mountains, seeing these hugh edifices were awesome and inspiring.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Artur, our group leader was very inspiring. He has great knowledge of the history of Albania, some of which affected his own family. He was very safety conscious and made sure we were comfortable. He recommended great places to eat, mainly as a group and arranged little treats for us. I was unwell at one time and he went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. I couldn't have asked for more. He was very patient and answered all our questions fully., sending us more information via WhatsApp. He had a great driver in Dion, who worked well with Artur. Artur is a great asset to Exodus. An excellent guide, with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take sturdy shoes, as there are many ups and downs, steps and worn, shiny cobble paths. Be prepared for beautiful views.

A fascinating trip

We took this trip in September. From the moment we arrived we knew we would have a good time. Our guide Artur made us feel very welcome, with his knowledge and humour. I didn’t know what to expect with Albania, only that it was a beautiful country and it was opening up for tourism. Despite some negative reports of crime etc, we wanted to go before it got to busy.. the history of the county is fascinating. There is so much to see and learn and Artur was a font of knowledge. We became engrossed in the history, the different periods of time with castles and ruins to it up back up, to the present time.
Our driver Dion was brilliant at traversing the very high and winding roads. He was very helpful to us all and great at taking group photographs.
We loved the food and there was a great choice, all freshly cooked. The hotels were very comfortable.
And the views. After each view, we didn’t think they could get better, but the did.
A wonderful place to visit. We loved Albania. I could write more, as there is so much to say about Albania.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many inspiring moments, from the welcomes we received, views and the fight from communism. And seeing the vision of Albania in the future. Driving though the mountains, seeing these hugh edifices were awesome and inspiring.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Artur, our group leader was very inspiring. He has great knowledge of the history of Albania, some of which affected his own family. He was very safety conscious and made sure we were comfortable. He recommended great places to eat, mainly as a group and arranged little treats for us. I was unwell at one time and he went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. I couldn't have asked for more. He was very patient and answered all our questions fully., sending us more information via WhatsApp. He had a great driver in Dion, who worked well with Artur. Artur is a great asset to Exodus. An excellent guide, with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take sturdy shoes, as there are many ups and downs, steps and worn, shiny cobble paths. Be prepared for beautiful views.

Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

Our guide Augustin was excellent and our camp manager/chef Albert was also excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery was outstanding, when the weather allowed. Great guide who led/advised us well with regards to the hiking but also with a good sense of humour. Some excellent food and some lovely new friends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Led a mixed group of personalities really well. Great sense of humour and good at trying to include all. Supportive, informative and personable. I would happily recommend him to any of my friends and family, and would happily have him guiding my young adult sons on a trek.

September

The accommodations were unacceptable.

Most Inspirational Moment

I enjoyed the people on the trip

Thoughts on Group Leader

He did a very good job

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would not suggest the tour based on the mediocre hotels

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Reply from Exodus

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the company of your fellow travellers and that your tour leader did a great job.
We’re sorry to learn that the hotels didn’t meet your expectations. While the overall accommodation score for this trip currently stands between good and excellent, we appreciate that the hotels selected for your trip missed the mark for you.
It’s worth noting that this trip is classified under our “Classic” comfort level. As described on our website, Classic accommodation includes a range of options such as pensions, guesthouses, and hotels with good hospitality. These are often small, family-run properties chosen for their local character and location, or occasionally larger hotels with extras like pools, lounge areas, or gardens. All Classic accommodation is selected to provide the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay, including private bathroom facilities as standard and either air conditioning or fans in hot climates. Most properties in this category are equivalent to European two- or three-star hotels.
We really appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our trips. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to get in touch directly. Thank you again for travelling with us and for taking the time to leave a review.

The Exodus Team

Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

The organisation and execution of the trip met all expectations – the types of person using Exodus were highly compatible with each other, the number of participants was sensible, the accommodation was generally good.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our Guide, Petrous, found all the game that we'd been expecting - amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really knowledgeable about the animals, birds, and places we visited. Excellent at finding and identifying animals for us to see. Great driver of the bus - and good chaperone for border crossings and town visits. Prepared great food for our lunches and breakfasts. Kept us all together and moving!!

Fantastic Highlights Tour of Albania

I encourage anyone who wants to learn more about Albania to take this cultural tour. I hope you are lucky and get Artur as your guide and Diu as your driver. These men are pros. I loved traveling around the country to visit several UNESCO World Heritage sites, small towns, the national forest, and the coast line. Albania is changing so quickly as it commercially develops. You can still experience the old Albania through its traditional costumes, dances, and small towns.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing at the panoramic viewpoint before the National Park and watching a paraglider sail off into air!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Artur is a true professional. He loves his country and shares all the ways that it has changed since the times of the fascist government and communist regime. I learned so much. He had a wonderful way to draw our group together so we felt like family. I also wanted to mention our excellent driver (Diu) who made us feel so safe in the way he drove the mountaineous roads.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You’ll spend some long days on the bus. You’ll need to get Albanian currency or euros to pay for your meals and drinks in the small towns. They often don’t take credit cards.

Highlights of Portugal

The trip was well organised, accommodation was very good, our guide was excellent. The information I received before travelling was helpful and informative.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Douro, Nazare.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was very informative, helpful with any questions or information individuals required or asked for. She very quickly knew everyone’s names so interactions were personal and genuine.

Cape Town and the Garden Route

All of our experiences with Exodus have been positive and we really enjoy the itineraries that are available.

Most Inspirational Moment

Whale watching in Hermanus, game drives, wine tasting in Stellenbosch, Storms River - it's honestly hard to choose highlights because everything was so good.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Petro is one of the best guides we've ever had, and we've been on almost 20 small group tours. Her enthusiasm, organization, and knowledge were just fantastic. I would go out of my way to travel with her again.

Discover Mongolia

Very well planned and gave a good overview of the country. Trip notes were accurate and helpful

Most Inspirational Moment

Being in the Gobi desert

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bata was brilliant and 'read' the group well. His timings were accurate and he was a mine of useful information. I always felt I knew what to expect from each day.