Most Inspirational Moment
The levada walking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As above
Advice for Potential Travellers
January is a good month to come. It's warm enough and much quieter than at other times.
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A pleasant island
It was great to get away, my first holiday abroad since the pandemic began. The tour group (10 of us) were lovely like minded people.
The hotels we stayed in were okay, but breakfast at the Funchal hotel was terrible. Our tour leader was a really nice guy, open, funny, self-deprecating and patient. He was knowledgeable about local fauna and flora and introduced us to food and drink experiences.
We used some public buses as well as private ones, and that wasn’t a big deal.
This trip wasn’t good value for money. There are only 5 days spent walking, but it’s ‘sold’ as a 7 day trip. Despite suggestions on the website that Exodus might include an airport transfer, this didn’t happen.
Absolutely brilliant
Fantastic trip. The best of Costa Rica. Having previously cycled the Nicagura/Costa Rica/Panama trip with Exodus, my husband and I were keen to return to cycle Costa Rica coast to coast to see this beautiful country and its wildlife properly.
Most Inspirational Moment
The trip was fantastic and offered a variety of places and activities not repeated from previous trip. Three river safaris, staying the rainforest, experiencing contrast of the Pacific and Caribbean coast were great. I feel as if I've seen this magnificent country in full and loved every moment of the itinerary.
Thoughts on Group Leader
On arrival I was thrilled to see Roberto as our guide once again. An absolutely outstanding guide. Roberto attended to everyone's individual requests from enthusiastic bird watchers, priority of some keen cyclists, wildlife lovers, a great balance which suited everyone in our group. Roberto is excellent in demonstrating our routes on a map, went out of his way to not only ensure each individual personally got what they wanted from this trip, safety came first, created Whatsapp group to unite all members of our team, nothing was too much trouble, his knowledge and history of Costa Rica was superb. I can't rate Roberto highly enough and he will have my vote as Guide of the Year. Paul, Roberto's assistant and mechanic was also a huge credit to the team, going out of his way to support all levels of cyclists.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't hesitate, just book.
Lots to see. Recommend
Lots to see. Weather very changeable. Hotel food very tasty (and very expensive- not just the beer).
Recommend
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the NL. Big surprise but magical
Thoughts on Group Leader
Good. Very passionate. Not short of facts!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for very cold and changeable weather in winter. Prepare for expensive food. Prepare for amazing landscapes. Enjoy!
Lots to see. Recommend
Lots to see. Weather very changeable. Hotel food very tasty (and very expensive- not just the beer).
Recommend
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the NL. Big surprise but magical
Thoughts on Group Leader
Good. Very passionate. Not short of facts!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for very cold and changeable weather in winter. Prepare for expensive food. Prepare for amazing landscapes. Enjoy!
Walking in North Cyprus
After great deliberation on whether to venture out on holiday again, we are glad we did. This was an excellent trip & very well organised. Exodus provided excellent advice & details of all the requirements necessary in view of COVID regulations.
We met with a sociable & lovely group of people and at 12 I think this was an ideal number. This is our 3rd or 4th group holiday & after years of independent travel it is relaxing to just go with the flow & not have to be responsible for anything!
The walking was superb – challenging in places but well worth the effort of some steep climbs. The views were fantastic & we visited Crusader castles & monasteries. Our guide Gizer was a great host & very knowledgeable about the history & culture of his country.
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Most Inspirational Moment
The walk up to St Hilarion castle was a real highlight. It was tremendous when back at the foot of the mountain, to look back up and know that we had climbed up there. It looks so inaccessible so was a sense of achievement. My favourite moment was on our last day, en-route to the airport, we visited Nicosia the divided city, and after seeing the old market, we walked though an entrance to the caravanserai where it opened up into a square with arches & little shops.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gizer is a superb guide & ambassador for his country and a great asset to Exodus. He is a charming man, kind, thoughtful & very knowledgeable & an expert at diplomacy and was always aware of each persons needs. Nothing was too much trouble and he was always ready to answer our many questions. He has a great sense of humour too. His recommendations for restaurants were welcome.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't worry too much about the rules & endless form filling. (Says someone who was very stressed about it before we went) It is worth all the faff. North Cyprus is a beautiful country and the history - both ancient and recent - is fascinating. You do need to have a certain level of fitness as it is a full on active holiday. If you've never been on a group holiday before, don't hesitate, it's great fun!
The best
A great itinerary of fantastic activities. Enough spare time to go and snow shoe or cross country ski in the area in any spare time.
Most Inspirational Moment
The 20km husky drive and optional Ski Mobile trip were the best single moments for me but I also hugely enjoyed the optional walk high up in the national park that is visited by Instagram photographers to capture the beautiful snow sculpted trees. In the spare time a few of us took the skis out and set off on the cross country trails at our own pace which was a good taster for a possible cross country ski holiday in the future.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marti was great, very friendly and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for all of the extras, definitely extend the husky ride from 10km to 20km as you go further out into the higher up areas which are so beautiful. If you are worried that you cannot do an activity then you can always skip it.
Great Trip
A very good trip with a great guide Jon and a good and friendly group of travellers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the glacier and seeing the Northern Lights
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good. A really nice man
Advice for Potential Travellers
The weather can affect your itinerary so be aware.
Great trip to see some of the many a varied aspects of Costa Rica
This trip was an excellent introduction to the many and varied climactic zones in Costa Rica and their associated wildlife. All of the locations visited on the trip were really interesting, although perhaps a minor change could be made to improve the experience.
Costa Rica is a relatively small country and so driving distances were easily manageable.
Most Inspirational Moment
Drake bay - returning by boat to the Wilderness Lodge following a rain forest walk, we saw some whales breaching. On investigating, we found that sitting in the boat with the engines off, the whales could be heard vocalising. Absolutely magical moment. Even outrguide said he had not heard that before. Nearly saw a puma at Drake Bay - pug mark in the mud only. But the forest walk was still one of the highlights. Staying in the Savegre Cloud forest area was also very good. Had a very brief glimpse of a quetzal.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader Jorge was excellent, as was the driver Carlos. Jorge had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the birds and wildlife that we could expect to find in each area, and was very quick in spotting wildlife and setting up his scope so that all could get a good close up view. Jorge also gave a good overview of life in Costa Rica during the longer drives. Jorge was very good at managing the group, and seemed to enjoy his trip with us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Although the trip is aimed at people who like to swim/snorkel etc it is not mandatory, and I found that having no interest in maritime pursuits was not a problem. Plenty of other things to do. I would recommend walking into the little village at Drake bay - an interesting place to stop for refreshments and a walk around.
Good skiing in stunning locations
A very good week of skiing thanks to Alex and Michele, the group leaders.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Dolomites scenery, nature and accessibility are all inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex is experienced, approachable and flexible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you like tea or coffee in your room, take a travel kettle and mugs.
A Must Do Trip!
This is an absolutely fabulous trip that I would not hesitate to recommend. I really wasn’t sure how I would get on with a holiday in the cold as I am a warm weather person normally but I really enjoyed it. My feet and hands got cold sometimes but my body was warm all holiday – even in -24 watching the Northern Lights.
The variety of activities is brilliant – I got to do so many things for the first time.
I loved the Basecamp – so cosy with lovely staff and great food. The rooms are fairly small but are warm and comfortable with good storage space. I was fortunate to have an absolutely amazing group as well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to pick one as the whole trip was an inspiration. Obviously things like the Northern Lights and Husky ride were amazing as was the optional walk in Riisitunturi National Park but I also really enjoyed some of the things I wasn't so sure would be as amazing like the reindeer farm which was really interesting and also the quinzee building which was brilliant fun.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti is fabulous. Funny, interesting, efficient - a great tour leader. His love for his country and the outdoors is infectious.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't worry about taking too many clothes if you don't already have them as they give you lots of layers to wear as well as boots and gloves etc. I would recommend hand and foot warmers though and good socks. It is well worth upgrading from a 10km to 20km husky ride if you have the option. Also - being on the back is way more fun that sitting down! Remember your driving license if you want to snowmobile as that was great fun as was the ice karting.