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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.
Beautiful walking area and fabulous walks with amazing views. We had an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and encouraging.
Most Inspirational Moment
An amazing guide who was always very professional but also very kind, supportive and encouraging. A really beautiful area to explore. Lovely accommodation run by very friendly and welcoming people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
A very professional guide, thorough in her preparation and guidance. Highly organised, a good communicator who was very knowledgeable about the area. She was also good fun and very caring and supportive.
The itinerary, guide, accommodations, and food were all great. This was the third Exodus we have been on and they seem to get better and better
Most Inspirational Moment
We had challenging weather, so couldn’t do the kayaking, which was what I was most looking forward to. The hiking was really good. Part of the biking was very nice.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jorge was excellent – we have been on other group trips with Exodus, and other tour companies, and he was by far the best. Very engaging, knowledgeable, and extra concerned about my safety and fear cycling. Spent extra time with the group which was not part of the itinerary.
I’ve given it 10 because our leader was the best we’ve ever had
Most Inspirational Moment
Scenery and the lovely Portuguese people. Also our leader Dinis and his two assistants Tony and Philip
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was the best leader we’ve ever had. He was passionate and knowledgeable about Portugal. He was very personable and went way above what you could reasonably expect to ensure we had the most amazing trip.
Steve Taylor
Reviewed May 2026
A beautiful region of Italy.
Varied mix of walks, scenery and culture.
Most Inspirational Moment
In no particular order.
We loved the old hilltop villages as well as the cities set in lovely countryside.
The wine tasting and chocolate experience were tasty 😋
The cookery lesson was great fun.
The architecture of the churches.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gabriel, who was also our leader a couple of years ago in Puglia is an exceptional leader. Knowledgeable, supportive, organised and good company. This was his 1st Umbria trip but somehow he knew all the paths through the hills as well as the best coffee shops and gelateria. Gabriel is worth an extra star.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Rome and Assisi are tourist honeypot, so expect a crush.
The walks are not too taxing, but give a good flavour of Umbria.
Abbazzia Collemadio is very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff.
