Reviews

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

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It’s the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you’re interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.

Simply use the selector below to search our trip reviews and start reading real feedback from real Exodus travellers who have ‘been there and done that’!

Lots of our clients also like to post handy tips and advice about their travels. It’s great to know what to expect on an Exodus adventure before you go, so make the most of their experience and you’ll make the most of yours!

Haven’t posted your review yet? Here’s how to do it…

Once you return from your Exodus adventure holiday, you will be emailed a link to add your review. Any feedback collected is posted onto our website, totally unedited.

Alternatively you can navigate to the relevant trip page and add your review via the Reviews tab.

Select a trip specific review:

Select

14469 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Caroline Morse

Reviewed October 2018

Bucket List Bhutan

If seeing Bhutan and hiking in the Himalayan region is on your bucket list, then the Land of the Thunder Dragon tour is for you! This trip was such a good mix, that it made me really feel like I got to see a good variety and experience Bhutan to the fullest.
We got to trek for five days, seeing beautiful scenery, visit two festivals (including a really fun, smaller local one, and a more famous and larger one in the city), and visited many cultural sites.
Exodus Travels has an amazing local staff in Bhutan, and the guides were all great. Everything was organized down to the last detail, and the trip was executed flawlessly.
I can’t recommend this trip enough!

Most Inspirational Moment

On the fourth day of our hike, the clouds cleared and we got to see some of the world's tallest unclimbed mountains!

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two leaders, Norbu and Tshering, and they were both excellent. They knew the answer to every question anyone could possibly have about Bhutan! They both had outgoing, fun personalities and worked to make sure everyone on the trip was happy and having a good time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack warmer clothes than you think you'll need for the hike, and pack modest but cooler clothes for the rest of the trip if you're going in September.

Daphne Dawson

Reviewed October 2018

A lot more than utang-utans

I’d been to this part of the world before, but not to see the rain forests. This trip let me see all the incredible wildlife of the region – from insects to elephants. We had amazing guides who saw and named everything long before most of us had noticed a thing. It was a continuous revelation! It was also interesting to meet local people and see their way of life – even experiencing longhouse accommodation briefly. An exciting and thoroughly enjoyable trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the Sepilok Urang-utan Rehabilitation Centre (I'd expected to enjoy this), but also seeing elephants in the wild.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Rony, was so consistently helpful. He really knew his wildlife and I learnt a great deal during the trip in consequence. But he was also fun to be with, and saw that we experienced local food and saw a number of things tourists might not notice normally. Great company and an excellent leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I'd got pretty worried about leeches and high humidity before going. Don't let these things put you off. Although we saw the leeches, they weren't such an issue. I invested in leech socks which were a good buy for the occasion: I left them for other travelers in the end, as I don't expect to use them again. Showers were good, so it was relatively easy to deal with the humidity too. Just pace yourself.

Kathryn Gormley

Reviewed October 2018

Mont Blanc Highlights

Put simply, one of the best holidays I have ever been on! I cannot recommend this trip enough as a complete de-stressing and uplifting break away. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the walks (although a bit shorter than I had imagined!) let you see some of the highlights of this stunning area. The chalet is a good size for relaxing in the evenings – and the hot tub is a nice extra feature (we had it seating 8 of us). The afternoon tea and delicious evening meals prepared by Rich and Sarah also truly make this holiday something very special. I fully recommend this trip to others.

Most Inspirational Moment

I enjoyed all the walks but in particular the Aguiles Rouges and Aguilettes de Houges were for me the most breathtaking views. These walks were around the 2.5-4 hour mark of walking with some steep sections but plenty of breaks,a nice lunch stop and time to take in the scenery made the day longer. Other than our group, we barely saw any other people at Aguilettes de Houges which was very special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a sunhat!

Margaret Edwards

Reviewed October 2018

Walking in Sardinia

We had a super time on this holiday. Sardinia is a beautiful island, the walking was very enjoyable and the hotel used was perfect for this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving in Dorgali to find a 2 day festival taking place. It was a joy to behold. Also, walking to Tiscali high in the mountains and discovering this ancient place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alexis is an excellent leader. He guided us with great care, fun, expertise and consideration for all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles as they can be very useful on the stony paths. Be prepared for all weathers.

sally Spencer

Reviewed September 2018

Cycling in Greece

All accommodations were excellent
Bikes were in good condition, two flat tires reported the entire trip.
Some group members thought they were to heavy.
Snacks and meals were delicious, a good selection of Greek foods.
Side excursions good as well

Most Inspirational Moment

Personally I loved Poros island, the dinner we had on the seafront, with the sunset, and our toes in the sand❤️

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide was great (Niovi), she was always smiling and cheerful, she was able to turn us into a relaxed cohesive group. We had lots of laughs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware of the climate when you are planning to travel. Our trip was mid September and we rode in temperatures in the mid 30C.

Denise Collins

Reviewed September 2018

Excellent

Challenging cycling, interesting and varied, excellent guide

Most Inspirational Moment

Achieving the climb to the Hill station

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent Well organised Always professional and extremely helpful Funny Charismatic Inspirational Great integrity Thoughtful and kind

Denise Collins

Reviewed September 2018

Excellent

Challenging cycling, interesting and varied, excellent guide

Most Inspirational Moment

Achieving the climb to the Hill station

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent Well organised Always professional and extremely helpful Funny Charismatic Inspirational Great integrity Thoughtful and kind

Simon Office

Reviewed September 2018

Siena cycle trip review

organised and well supported cycle trip through beautiful tuscan countryside with visits to Florence and siena.

Most Inspirational Moment

Not one specific thing but generally enjoyed the challenge of the cycling with a nice group of people coupled with the rewards of the beautiful scenery, plus nice food and wine.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both group leaders were professional, organised, and supportive of individuals and the needs of the whole group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour is on the harder side of moderate rating taking in to account the height gain coupled with the heat at certain times of the year. Travellers will need a good level of fitness for this tour to complete the hill sections.

Michael Cooney

Reviewed September 2018

Disappointing

Having travelled with Exodus before, I was looking forward to this trip. However, although the scenery was spectacular and the hiking was enjoyable, Exodus was disappointing and if I went again I would do the trip with someone else. Some of the accommodation was very poor, being smelly and dirty. The leader’s time management and communication was also poor, with some days having a very long period between breakfast (7am) and lunch (3pm) with no advance warning, no snacks provided and limited water provided.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the wall when we were out in the wilderness.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Definitely not the best tour leader I have had.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't do this trip with Exodus.

Allan Heggs

Reviewed September 2018

Mont Blanc seen from all angles

Each day we walked, trekked, and climbed up a different mountain to get a view of Mont Blanc. Some breathtaking views and we were incredibly lucky with the weather, only one cloudy day the rest was sunny and great. We stopped at chalet Chamonix and our hosts were Sarah and Richard. The itinerary said “dinner provided”, but what it didn’t tell us was that Sarah and Richard prepared a magnificent meal for us each evening, themed from different countries they had visited. It was excellent.
Our guide was Shaun Rhodes and his personality and knowledge made each day on the mountain great. He was laid back but still kept us on time, and I enjoyed my chats with him
Thanks to Shaun Sarah and Richard for making it a truly enjoyable week.