Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Sally and Tony Chewter
Reviewed September 2018
AMAZING!
One of the best wildlife experiences ever – to get so close to the hippos and elephants on the river in the canoes was incredible
Most Inspirational Moment
Sat in the front of the canoe looking a huge male elephant in the eye just 19 feet away
Thoughts on Group Leader
TK and his assistant Beste were fantastic - helpful, knowledgeable, encouraging, great cooks and brilliant sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take rowing gloves to prevent blisters
Hugh Stronge
Reviewed September 2018
Bosnia hertz walk
Very good, particularly impressed by ou magnificent guide Kanaan who spoke English perfectly, was passionate about his country, informative and balanced when describing recent conflict,great with people and made time for everyone. This is a good trip and appropriately rates in terms of challenge presented
Most Inspirational Moment
All of it
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cannot rate highly enough
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy
Robert Rutter
Reviewed September 2018
Walking in Madeira
Holiday was very good once in Madeira.
Booking and office support from Exodus UK was poor.
We paid a surcharge of over £300 pounds to get flights six months prior to departure.
There were people in our group who arrived later in the day that didn’t pay any surcharges. We could have got a later flight also….
No one has come back to me about this after my first survey.
Also, Exodus don’t have enough staff in the London office to even answer your phones.
Dreadfull in light of the money we your customer pay.
SORT IT OUT. That was my fourth holiday with Exodus, I doubt personally that I will book another in light of the London office. It’s a shame you let all of your reps that are actually in front of your customers down. Learn the lesson.
Rob Rutter
Most Inspirational Moment
See above
Thoughts on Group Leader
See above
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't book via Exodus
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Rob for taking the time to provide us with feedback both on his holiday evaluation form (HEF) and in his review. Whilst HEFs are read by 2 members of staff, we endeavour to make it clear both in the email we send inviting clients to complete their HEFs, as well as at the end of the survey itself that due to the volume of feedback we receive, we are unable to respond on an individual basis to the comments our clients make. We do, as a result of this, provide an email address which clients are welcome to use if they would like to raise any specific concerns to our customer services team. We would like to apologise if this could be further clarified. Flight prices can vary quite significantly throughout the year and even when flights are booked early, sometimes a supplement can be applicable, as explained in our trip notes. We were pleased Rob enjoyed his time in Madeira, but we are nonetheless very sorry that he was disappointed with the support he received from Exodus prior to travel. – Marta Marinelli, Product Manager.
Karla Bascaran
Reviewed September 2018
Slovenia mountain and lakes
Very beautiful nice hikes would rather not have rest day trip to short.
Most Inspirational Moment
Slovenia is a very beautiful country very clean
Thoughts on Group Leader
Good
Advice for Potential Travellers
No
Alan Thomson
Reviewed September 2018
Walking on the Greek Islands
Three beautiful islands Naxos Santorini and Paros to visit a grade 1 but not so much walking and a lot of ferry time.
Most Inspirational Moment
The actual walks and visiting very small villages particularly the lunch stop in Naxos
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cecilia was lovely and informative
Advice for Potential Travellers
We had only 3 walks across the 7 days so please be prepared for the traveling
Carol Koehler
Reviewed September 2018
Cycling In Greece
This was our first trip with Exodus Travels and to Greece. This was an excellent way to really see the countryside of Greece. We went to many local places that your average tour bus trips would not go. We had a larger group of 16 people so we were fortunate to have two fantastic guides (Niovi and Demitrius) as well as a wonderful driver. (Also named Demetrius) This trip is highly recommended if you want to see more of the local culture of Greece. My only suggestion is to definitely upgrade the quality of bikes used on this trip. On our last day of the trip my husband had a small medical emergency. Niovi helped us handle this situation with complete professionalism and ease. She helped us locate a private doctor in Athens (on a Saturday!) stayed with us, and helped with translation with the doctor. We both will be forever grateful for her assistance!
Most Inspirational Moment
We loved visiting the ancient Theater of Epidarus as well as being able to visit a local organic vineyard and see the production in action, as well as sample some fantastic wine! Also, just some of the breathtaking views of the ocean from our hotel room.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As I have mentioned above I cannot say enough good things about our lead guide, Niovi. She went beyond her job duties to help us in a stressful time of need. She was very personable and tried to met all the needs of our group members which is a difficult task with 16 people!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Please make sure you read the travel description of this trip and that you are physically able to ride a bike at least 25-35 miles comfortably and can climb hills. This trip is described as a moderate difficulty level and if you are not as fit as you should be then request an ebike so you can fully participate.
Craig Caldicott
Reviewed September 2018
Whales and bears
Very good trip . Just prepare for the rain . Saw lots of wild life . Would recommend the trip
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing orcas , whales and bears
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was a great guide . Very knowledgeable and keen .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take some rain gear
Beth Laker
Reviewed September 2018
Totally Tuscany ...
One week of great walks , great hospitality and great food .. superb leader in Mark and combined with the warmth of the late summer sun we couldn’t ask for a better way to spend a holiday than to walk the vineyards and taste the grape 🍇
Most Inspirational Moment
After a wonderful walk through working vineyards we spent an afternoon in the company of new friends in a small wine merchants shop , just us , eating Tuscan bread and cold meats drizzled with truffle oil and tasting truly glorious Turscan Chianti’s ... blissful
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mark was a really excellent guide - just as we have come to expect with Exodus . His attention to detail and his generous spirit of care with regard to differing walking paces made him a great guide - his knowledge of the area and his quiet manner working behind the scenes to make everything run like clockwork is a credit to the Company
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take insect repellent - the mosquitos are vicious and will find you !!!
Christine Raines
Reviewed September 2018
Varied and Interesting Trip
A busy and varied trip covering five countries, encompassing a wealth of culture and history, and some amazing scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding a horse above Lake Song Kul. Beautiful blue and gold ceiling in the Registan in Samarkand. Many encounters with friendly and welcoming local people, especially when we had homestays in the villages.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Suzie Grant is one of the best leaders I have come across. The trip would not have been half as good without her. Very well organized, very attentive to the wishes of all her clients, and a lovely personality.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a busy schedule: you are moving on almost every day, and there are long hours of driving. Bring clothes for all climates: temperatures ranged from 40 Centigrade in Ashgabat to near freezing at night in the highlands. Learn some Russian if you can: it is the lingua franca in all the countries, restaurant menus are usually in Russian, and all our drivers were Russian. Be aware that there is often no internet.
BRUCE DUNNING
Reviewed September 2018
Stunning coastline
Stunning coastline and some beautiful old towns to wander round .Two lovely walks of about five or six miles along stoney paths but with options if you’re not feeling to energetic.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the buildings in Dubrovnik being a craftsman I really enjoyed some of the stone work
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader Sanja was fantastic ,very good at her job and always smiling .i would also like to single out the tour guide we had in Dubrovnik, Antia was excellent she was very informative but also entertaining and funny ,the two hour walk round flew by .
Advice for Potential Travellers
The food in Croatia is great but if you are vegetarian and don't eat fish you will struggle also the trip notes state there is filter water supplied ,this is not the case but we were assured the tap water was safe to drink so we all did with no ill effects .There are no kettles in hotel rooms in Croatia so if you want tea in bed bring a kettle and bring a good insect repellent for Korcula they really liked the taste of me.