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Active Vietnam: Hill Villages & Mekong

In interesting trip, many unique experiences, a well informed history of all the activities and of the country. Our tour leader was exceptional in organising every aspect of the trip and keeping us both informed and interested. Thank you Tuyet!

Most Inspirational Moment

Many! Every moment from hiking, biking, and overnight sleeper experience, Ha Long Bay, the many religious and cultural sites we visited.. the trip well exceeded my expectations.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tuyet was a star! Funny, engaging, very knowledgeable and was able to swap around some activities working within time constraints. Added to this, Tuyet was a lovely person to be around.

A Perfect Blend of Culture, Scenery and Gentle Adventure!

What an amazing trip! It genuinely exceeded my expectations on so many levels! From beginning to end, everything was exceptionally well organised, with every detail carefully thought through and plans adjusted when necessary to maximise our enjoyment. The cycling routes were a brilliant way to experience Kerala’s towns, cities, fishing villages, stunning coastline and authentic local culture. Loved every moment, but particularly enjoyed the afternoon coasting down the Kerala backwaters on the houseboat, where I suddenly realised I was the most relaxed I had been for many months! 🙂

Each day felt different, with a great mix of activities and experiences, plus some wonderful surprise cultural moments that we simply weren’t expecting. The food throughout was excellent: fresh, varied and full of flavour, and the standard of the hotels was consistently very good. Having swimming pools at many of the properties was a real bonus and the perfect way to unwind after a day on the bike.

Overall, it was a fantastic holiday and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-organised, active trip with great food, comfortable accommodation and truly unforgettable experiences.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many unexpected moments that enriched the trip, many of which weren’t even on the original itinerary. Our lead guide, Safi, often added or adapted elements along the way, creating a mix of planned and completely impromptu immersive experiences that made the journey feel truly special and memorable. I was also genuinely touched by the people of Kerala: everywhere we went, we were met with such warmth and friendliness, which will stay with me long after the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Safi was absolutely amazing. He made sure everyone in the group felt cared for, catered for and happy throughout the entire trip. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and he went out of his way to check in with each of us and adapt plans where needed so that everyone could get the most out of the experience. A huge thank you as well to Shibu and Vinni, who worked tirelessly alongside Safi to ensure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Their hard work, humour, support and friendly presence really added to the enjoyment of the tour, and together they created such a positive, relaxed atmosphere. As a team, they genuinely made the trip, and I’m incredibly grateful for all they did to give us such a fantastic experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t be put off if you’re not an experienced cyclist. The routes are mostly flat and the road surfaces are generally good, with just the occasional pothole to navigate. The daily distances are very manageable and, importantly, most of the cycling is done in the mornings, before the heat and humidity really build, which makes it much more comfortable. I’d recommend bringing padded cycling shorts (or gel seat) and gloves if you have them, and making sure you stay well hydrated (with electrolytes), but you certainly don’t need to be a serious cyclist to enjoy this trip. It is a fantastic way to see and feel the “real” Kerala at a gentle pace, travelling through villages and countryside you might not otherwise experience, while also getting or keeping fit at the same time. Overall, if you are happy to be a little active and open to new experiences, this tour is incredibly rewarding and very achievable for most people with a basic level of fitness.

Discover North Morocco & Chefchaouen

Everything runs like clockwork, the guide was fantastic, and it’s a great mixture of experiences to really highlight the country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Tour of Chefchouen and the tour of Fes Medina.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Aman was superb. All organisation was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. He was extremely good at giving us information about Morocco, about Moslem culture and local traditions. It was nice he was from the local area of Chefchouen so knew it very well

Discover Sri Lanka

Very well organised trip visiting a variety of places in Sri Lanka. The guide Prathap was excellent, along with the driver and assistant. The coach was very comfortable with lots of space and was maintained well. The activities offered were varied and highly enjoyable. The hotels were all comfortable and clean. The food options were excellent and vegetarians were well catered for. The cultural experiences were superb and the meals provided by local villages were wonderful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sigiriya - the climb to the fortress and Hotel Sigiriya was superb. Temple of the Tooth experience at Kandy. Dambulla temples were awesome. Birdsong and sightings of birds, from the balconies at The Covanro and Earls Regent Hotel. The walk at Horton Plains. Elephants at Minneriya and at Elephant Transit Home. Time at Ahangama on the beach and at Insight Hotel. Bike ride at Girithale and lunch in village. Food at all times was superb.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lovely, sociable and friendly. Calm organised manner, which meant everything ran smoothly. He seemed to know what we would like, so I felt very well catered for. Our travelling seemed to be all on time, there were no delays or surprises. Prathap used Whattsapp to give us our itinerary the night before, which was great.

Discover Costa Rica

The trip was extremely well organised, with very good accommodation and food, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, beautiful and interesting locations, and the focus on wildlife and habitats that I hoped for.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to mention them all but here are a few which spring to mind....listening to the roar of the sea from my room at the lodge at Tortuguero ; seeing my first toucan; hearing the howler monkeys at night; seeing a real sloth in the wild; seeing the elusive quetzel twice( thanks to Alejandro's expert knowledge of nesting sites) ; celebrating my husband's birthday in Costa Rica ( with a rousing song from the waiters and cake, again organised by Alejandro); seeing all the exotic birds in the botanical gardens at Equinas and Savegre.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I am overawed by his excellent knowledge of the Costa Rican wildlife (flora and fauna) and his ability to communicate his knowledge and enthusiasm. His organisational skills were excellent, as was his method of telling us or daily itinerary in advance, then messaging it to us with timings as well as , telling us what to bring, when we would get comfort stops etc. Plus, he was caring and also had a great sense of humour. His daily talks on the bus were very informative. I learnt loads about the costa Rican way of life. And I think he went above and beyond with the early morning guided walks to see the wildlife (The Awakenings)

Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights

Tour was really well organised, tour guides were professional and had great knowledge of the area. Hotels were great with everything that was needed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Halong Bay Hoi An Siem Reap - Angkor Wat

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both leaders were really professional and very knowledgeable. They both joined on the group in the evenings when we went out and we're always available when needed.

Cycling Vietnam

Amazing trip. The tour leader Tien was fantastic. All the logistics were sorted so that all we had to do was enjoy a stress free holiday. Vietnam is an amazing country with super friendly people and fabulous food

Most Inspirational Moment

My highlights were numerous but I particularly loved staying in the Vietnamese resort Qui Nhon and seeing the aerobics at 5.30am and the visit to Ha long bay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tour leader Tien was exceptional and was really committed to making sure every stage of the tour was amazing

Vietnam Highlights

The hotels were very good.
The organisation by the guide was great.
We felt looked after and safe.
The itinerary was very good.
The guide really made the trip. This enabled the group to be cohesive as there was no complaining about the guide. He could not do enough to be informative and caring.

 

Most Inspirational Moment

I suppose Hoi An as it has a beach, town etc. But en route we went to some caves and they were very interesting. With only 8 days I think I would leave out Hanoi as this necessitates a flight and thats a large part of the day gone. I would have been happy to go to Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An

Thoughts on Group Leader

I cannot say how excellent he was. Such a pleasant man and so willing to assist everybody. He could not have done more. If there were an award then I think he should be considered. I also liked that the Exodus team in Vietnam or I think it was them contacted me via Whats App before the tour started with a few details.

Highlights of Ecuador & the Galapagos

Trip lived up to all expectations, was well organised and the guides were great

Most Inspirational Moment

So many but the Galapagos does stand out as the main highlight, so much wildlife to see it was magical. Swimming with sea lions, penguins and turtles. Seeing them close up and the Marine Iguanas, Giant Tortoises, Blue Footed boobies and Frigits.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were very good, friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Johanna’s organisation outstanding Wilson went above and beyond to take videos while we snorkelled and shared them on the WhatsApp group

Discover Costa Rica

The Itinerary was well thought out. The Tour Leader Alejandro Rodriguez was excellent in looking after the group, ensuring we knew what to expect each day and putting in extra effort for the group, including several before breakfast walks to look for wildlife. His local knowledge was superb. The driver, Gustavo Ramirez was excellent too. The hotels were great, in excellent locations and good food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Many highlights. I loved seeing the wildlife, which was greatly enhanced by the tour leader's knowledge and experience. The accommodation at Esquinas, Tortuguero and Savegre were amazing locations.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As already mentioned, I thought Alejandro was excellent. He put in a lot of extra effort for the group and his knowledge was amazing.