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

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4.7 out of 5

Amrit Panesar

Reviewed December 2018

amazing trip, full of surprises

a great, well organised trip – The hardest thing i needed to do was to wake up on time – everything else was taken care of. Loved the safaris, bird watching, village walks/cycling, train journey, whale watching and more. Hotels were great too.

Most Inspirational Moment

Elephant safari was my highlight- so exciting getting close (but not too close) to the elephants. A totally majestic animal. I also loved the cycling through the village, meeting locals along the way- taking photos of breathtaking scenery along the way. To top it off, we had the most amazing food in the village, sitting in the open surrounded by trees and plants. Food was absolutely amazing, best meal of the tour - and the family was so friendly. They were so happy for us to dine at their home. was a total pleasure.

Thoughts on Group Leader

A Legend. Sujaan, looked after us throughout the trip and would make sure that we didn't miss out . on anything, including eating fresh fruits and local delicacies - not to mention teaching us how to make coconut daal.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You will be dining a lot in hotels- mostly buffets which is not great if you are vegetarian- i did feel that i was eating more western food, as i wanted to try out the local food. Apart from that, Sri Lanka has everything to offer. I felt very safe, being a solo traveller and a women.

Vic S

Reviewed December 2018

Challenging riding, good location

A well-run trip – good organisation and helpful leaders and support crew. There is a variety of riding and dramatic scenery. A fair amount of uphill riding too, so fitness important.
The technical descents are challenging. I have ridden mountain bikes for over 30 years and parts tested me. Some riders on the trip had limited experience off-road, so found it tricky.
Weather was changeable – be prepared for anything!

Most Inspirational Moment

The fast descents on rough ground, going through remote villages, were great. And then being met by the support crew with lunch ready was even better!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great organisation, and kept the group going well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Practice your off-road skills before hand. You'll get more out of the trip if you're not always looking down and crawling along at walking speed. Get your fitness up. There are long rides, with uphill sections that can go on and on!

Andrew Walsh

Reviewed December 2018

Absolutely awe inspiring.

Seeing and standing next to the real thing is unsurpassed by any screen be it 3D or otherwise.

Good pace if booking the extra excursion/visits, almost all of which were worth the effort.

The cruise part was very relaxing and a welcome break from the grey cold wet xmas hustle.

Most Inspirational Moment

The monuments were fabulous... 4 thousand years old... still coloured, still there !!! Physically and mentally impressive.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Sayed was fantastic - enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly. He was even prepared to take a few of us out for extra walks in the evening and for meals in restaurants. He really did care. Great bloke.

Advice for Potential Travellers

DO NOT DO the light show at Phalae - its just rotten. This has not been updated since the day they put it in. Dialogue like some 50's Hollywood black and white film and just playing with the dimmer switch does not constitute a show.! Make sure you have plenty of small change for tips. Be prepared for constant hustling by people trying to sell you souvenirs almost everywhere. You do need to have Egyptian money as some places wont accept anything else but lots of places accept cards and other currency . You can change money on the boat, in hotels.

Caryn Long

Reviewed December 2018

Awesome Finnish Wilderness Week

One of the best trips I have ever been on! Superb location, excellent accommodation with amazing food, well hosted by friendly guides.
Choice of activities was brilliant and the trip was relaxing as well as moderately active. Would recommend!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Husky sledging, river floating, quinzee building and the night time walk with the peaceful moment for reflection.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, good English.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't over pack. All clothing and equipment provided of good quality.

David Dowson

Reviewed December 2018

Madagascar on two wheels

Cycling on this trip is still the best way to explore Madagascar in just two weeks. The ever changing scenery from day to day and the terrain just made this trip one of the best, add in an excellent tour guide and support team, nothing was to much for any of them.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day had its special moments, for me cycling through the small villages were among my highlights and of course seeing the Lemurs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armel couldn’t be faulted he tried his best at every stage to make sure we got the most out of our trip, his leg massage certainly helped with the bout of cramp I got on the first day of the bike ride, didn’t have a problem after that. Otherwise Armel was as good as any tour guide I have experienced, I noticed he was better at spotting the wildlife in the parks than the local guides were, thanks Mel.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just take every day as it comes, the scenery is ever changing, but except that this is a country trying to pull itself out of abject poverty, so not everything runs perfectly smooth, in saying that Armel and his team did everything they could to deal with any issues that cropped up. The whole experience of cycling in Madagascar is better than individual moments.

Andrew Stroud

Reviewed December 2018

Great fun

A great fun trip full of new experiences in a beautiful environment. The guides and all the staff where friendly, helpful and very passionate about nature

Most Inspirational Moment

Spending a night in a quinzee that I helped to build on a frozen lake was a great experience

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both of the group leaders were awesome. Very passionate about nature

Advice for Potential Travellers

If your thinking about booking this trip..... book it, you'll love it

Paul Arnold

Reviewed December 2018

An excellent two weeks

A good mix of hiking in the Western Ghat mountains was followed by visits to interesting historical sites, a trip on a houseboat and a swim in the Indian Ocean. The trip had a change of itinerary from the original planned version due to damage from the earlier monsoon. However, Sam, our leader took us along some different trails, which with the special interaction needed with the local people probably made the holiday even better.

Most Inspirational Moment

When we were asking about a suitable place in the shade for lunch, we were promptly invited into a local's house (a complete stranger), to eat there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good indeed. He did particularly well in sorting out our bus, which had broken down late at night in the middle of nowhere.....

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be too concerned if the plan has to change.....it will most likely lead to even better alternatives!

Mark Levy

Reviewed December 2018

Mountain s and jungles of Malaysia

A very we balanced trip

Most Inspirational Moment

At the top of my Kinabalu

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both good

Jinny Pohl

Reviewed December 2018

Johannesburg to Cape Town

It was a great trip with varying landscapes, climates and packed with new experiences. The route specially captures the wide landscapes and the wild life of South Africa. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone.

However, Exodus should look into the cleanliness and the conveniences each accommodation provides as some did not meet even the basic standards.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the big five in Kruger was very special. A visit to Kruger has been on my list for a long time and to be there was great.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Colly Mohlabine and driver JoJo Molekoa were the best people I have had so far on Exodus trips. They went out of their way to make our trip a memorable one. Even after a long drive, Colly and JoJo made wonderful food and looked after all of us. Colly especially was a great cook. He had extensive knowledge on the flora and fauna and the history of South Africa, which contributed to our experience of the country. JoJo was an excellent driver. We were always made to feel safe, comfortable and well looked after by these two people.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Long hours are spent on the bus that can be tedious. But that way, we got to see various landscapes, towns and villages, which enriched the whole experience for me. There were also early morning starts but were necessary in order to follow the itinerary. Especially the 4 am start in Kruger enable us to see the big five. A treat!!!

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Jinny for taking the time to complete a review of her trip. While we are pleased to read that she enjoyed the trip and would recommend it, we are sorry that she was disappointed with the accommodation at Malealea Lodge in Lesotho. We have used this property on various trips in Southern Africa for a number of years, and have received generally very positive feedback, this being the first time we have received comments regarding hygiene standards at the lodge. We were, therefore, very concerned to read Jinny’s review, and have passed them on to our local team to discuss with the mangers of the property. We remain confident that this accommodation is suitable for our trips, but will continue to monitor the feedback we receive to ensure that our clients do not encounter similar issues on future trips. Frances Spowart – Product Manager

marion gray

Reviewed December 2018

Cycling the Lakes of Chile and Argentina

Amazing scenery, excellent organisation and logistics. Superb guidance and information. A really interesting part of the world to visit and made me hungry for more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a condor,traversing fjord like lakes with snow capped volcanoes as a back drop. Cycling into the lava fields of Conguillo National Park and walking in the monkey puzzle fores.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Very good knowledge of the area, geography, social history, fauna etc. Good sense of humour and very encouraging when cycling was more challenging.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The rides are short but hilly and it is worth doing a bit of training!

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