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The trip was absolutely fantastic, our guides Ian and Ende were the best guides I have ever had on any trip. their work ethic and attention to detail was outstanding as was their knowledge; their cooking skills were pretty good too! Ian and Ende brought so much fun and laughter to the trip and really helped our group to bond. the itinerary was fantastic and we managed to pack so much into the three week trip! Totally awesome.
Most Inspirational Moment
Victoria Falls sunset cruise (which was extra) and the falls, which were magnificent Chobe Safari x 2 Sand dunes and petrified trees in Namibia Cape peninsula trip Down time in Swakopmund. Felix Unite was definitely the best campsite
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ian and Ende were absolutely brilliant. By far and away the best guides I have ever had the pleasure to travel with on any trip anywhere in the world. Their work ethic was astonishing - their ability to drive hundreds of kilometres and then quickly cook the most beautiful meals, whilst also ensuring we had all assembled our tents correctly, was amazing. Ian and Ende were true leaders and will be friends forever.
Outstanding guide and trip itinerary near perfect, but with a few areas for improvement. There is a limit to how many souks you need to see. Fez in particular felt like one too many – very little new learnt in over an hour. Generally, I could have done with a lot more history, both cultural and political. The last 3 days were a disappointment in the sense that there was very little of interest beyond the mountains themselves and included a very long transfer. At least a day should have had a distinct focus.
Most Inspirational Moment
Casablanca mosque/Roman ruins
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, almost flawless. Only reservations were slightly slow to react on a couple of issues but all resolved well in the end. If the choice of local guides was his, I would have liked more detail as mentioned above.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Press for assistance in finding things to do in free time. It isn't always obvious.
I realized I left my hiking shoes at home while at the airport. I made a phone call to see if “Exodus” could find out if I could purchase shoes before our hike the next day. I received a return call within 10 minutes. I could purchase shoes and just talk to our tour guide. The were so good that our tour guide, Terese, knew of my situation before I arrived and asked me about it before I could ask her. I was very impressed about the team work from Exodus.
Most Inspirational Moment
Teresa, our tour guide was great. She kept us well informed about the next days schedule and very encouraging. The views from our hikes were amazing. A great group of co-hikers.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was GREAT, very knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, understanding, helpful, funny.
Amazing trip. Itinerary allowed us to see a lot while still fitting in some downtime. Fantastic tour guides.
Most Inspirational Moment
Everything minus some of the hotels. Literally the entire trip was a highlight. The cycling, the scenery, experiencing new cultures, the food, the other people on the tour. Incredible trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rei is awesome. He was easily a part of the group while keeping his leadership role in check. He set a good pace on the rides. He was punctual and made sure we had the info we needed. Very hard worker.
A fantastic journey through Central Asia bursting with History and Culture
As an Exodus staff member (Senior Consultant), I’ve been lucky enough to travel on quite a few trips but Central Asia has been on my list for years. This is an incredible trip visiting 3 Stans, and all very different from each other. The scenery and hiking in Kyrgyzstan was spectacular and the Golden Eagle experience was a real highlight. Uzbekistan was such a contrast to the first 2 countries and some of the sights were breathtakingly beautiful.
All of the countries were fascinating in their own way and our guides Vitaliy and Dilshod were excellent! Both very knowledgeable and gave us great insights and the history of each place we visited.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the streets of the old city in Khiva was like stepping back in time 1000 years. It has been fantastically restored so that you are practically walking through history in the modern day.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vitaliy and Dilshod were excellent from start to finish. Their attention to detail, information and planning meant that we always knew what was happening and when. Delivering so much information and history cannot be easy but they managed to strike a great balance between detail and content that we were all kept interested every day.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack for all weather as we experienced from 7'C to 42'C throughout the trip, and keep some room for shopping as even the lesser shopping travellers still ended up taking home some new purchases. They don't call it the Silk Road for nothing :)
This trip surpassed expectations, travelled early May . Covers 4 islands ( with stays ) plus another as a day visit . Lots of snorkeling and one long hike ( volcano Sierra Negra ) , others are short duration of couple hours . Lots of marine wildlife and land wildlife. Sea lions in abundance , very playful and curious. Swam with penguins, sea lions , hammerhead sharks, turtles, copious amounts of fish , many types of birds seen ( obviously including blue footed boobies) , lots of marine iguanas .
Most Inspirational Moment
Pure fluke that our group were in water ( Kicker Rock ) when a whale shark came through. Fantastic moment , extremely rare for that area .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Isabela Buchelli was outstanding . Highly organised, diplomatic, humorous and sociable , full of information she willingly shared and keen eyes to spot wildlife, very safety conscious .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sun very fierce so make sure you apply lotion especially when snorkeling ( or cover up with rash/sun wear ) . Try to have small dollar bill notes to hand as tipping is "expected" by everyone ( boat crews especially ). Some restaurants and bigger shops take cards but generally cash is king in Galapagos, especially smaller souvenir shops ( for t-shirts, caps etc )
It was a great week. To have accommodation in an amazing spot solely for the group made it a very relaxing base. The walks were tailored to suit the abilities of the whole group. There were always get out options so nobody was under pressure. The walks were also chosen to highlight the diverse landscapes of the region. Our guide, Michael Newcomb, was organised, interesting and passionate about the area. He looked after us extremely well. I had a wonderful time.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Caminito del Rey, Ronda, Grazalema National Park, and the wildflowers and birds.
Yannis was an excellent tour guide, whom I would highly recommend for any bike tour given his thorough researching and understanding of ideal trails, tour sites, hotel accommodations, and every aspect of the tour.
Most Inspirational Moment
Just about everything.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Yannis's level of knowledge with respect to the tour sites, trip route, local knowledge and interaction with the group was excellent. He far surpassed my expectations.
This was a great introduction to marvelous Madeira, the Hawaii of the Atlantic. The five walks covered the stunning variety of Madeira’s landscapes; the spectacular coastal scenery of Pont Sao Lorenco and the North Coastal Path, the mystical Fanal Forest, an intimate Levada, and the incomparable Pico to Pico (recently reopened after a 2year closure). All but the Levada walk were MUST DOs. There are more iconic Levada walks (the 25 fountains or PR17), but they have become incredibly crowded due to the popularity of Madeira, and don’t have the access controls of the other trails. The beauty of the Exodus guided trip was knowing that all permits and transport needs were taken care of, and we were properly prepared for each day’s adventure! Accommodations were comfortable, and in the case of Aqua Bay Natura in Porto Moniz – SUPERB! We all had ocean view rooms with a balcony overlooking the lava pools. Access to the lava pools was free and the hotel provides robes and towels! The free day in Funchal was perfect for taking the cable car to Monte Palace and descending on the famous toboggans. Madeira is a walker’s paradise, and Exodus has curated an excellent itinerary allowing you to enjoy it stress free.
Most Inspirational Moment
The first Exodus group to trek the Pico to Pico in 2026 (after 2year closure)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paulo was sturdy, dependable, and shared with us his deep affinity for the flora and fauna of his home island.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walking is moderate length (10-11km) with occasional ups and downs including numerous stairs. Bring waterproofs, especially for the Pico to Pico section. Swim wear for the lava pools.
