Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the Backwaters Houseboat!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Biju was a fabulous tour leader. Very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Went our of his way to be helpful. Very personable.
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Highlights of Kerala
Overall a great experience. Some of the days involved long travel distance and long days of travel in the van. Our tour guide did his best to break up the long drives but it might be good to evaluate the itinerary a bit to reduce the long drives.
Loved the varied itinerary. Our tour guide and van driver were terrific, very polite, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The small group of 10 was a nice size. Good variety of locations and experiences (loved the backwater houseboat!). Nice variety of site seeing and experiences such as meals with local hosts.
Vietnam cycling adventure never a dull moment
Superb guide, Son. Very good standard of accommodation and lots of variety including a night on a boat and a night on a train. Great moments and always something to look forward to . Very varied from Hectic Cities, historical Palaces , lunch with local family, markets, Buddhas and countryside with paddy fields and water buffalo.
Most Inspirational Moment
Joyful smiling children running out and greeting you like celebrities in every village you pass through
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader and guide, Son - brilliant . Informative and great at organising . Good attention to detail
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack waterproof cycling jacket and Suncream . Don’t expect paradise - the litter and water contamination in Halong bay are both shocking
Vietnam cycling adventure never a dull moment
Superb guide, Son. Very good standard of accommodation and lots of variety including a night on a boat and a night on a train. Great moments and always something to look forward to . Very varied from Hectic Cities, historical Palaces , lunch with local family, markets, Buddhas and countryside with paddy fields and water buffalo.
Most Inspirational Moment
Joyful smiling children running out and greeting you like celebrities in every village you pass through
Thoughts on Group Leader
Group leader and guide, Son - brilliant . Informative and great at organising . Good attention to detail
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack waterproof cycling jacket and Suncream . Don’t expect paradise - the litter and water contamination in Halong bay are both shocking
Highlights of Ancient Greece
I think the entire holiday was very well organised and had an interesting and enjoyable itinerary.
Most Inspirational Moment
Delphi, Mystras and Messene.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very enthusiastic and helpful.
A wonderful trip full of amazing sights, food, colours and an outstanding tour leader!
We are just back from our first ever trip to India. It was a wonderful experience full of amazing buildings, palaces and forts. We tried a wide variety of delicious food and had the opportunity to eat at both top end restaurants for a reasonable price as well as sample a range of street food. The trip certainly lived up to its name as the colours we saw were so vibrant, whether it was ladies dressed in beautiful saris, colourful flowers and garlands or the decoration in the temples.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many but picking just a few it would be sighting a tiger, the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort in Jaipur. Plus the warm and friendly welcome we received form the Indian people themselves.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ajay Gupta was our leader and he was outstanding. He was so helpful and caring and gave us such an insight into his country. Ajay's aim at all times was to show us the best of his country and to ensure the group was having an enjoyable time. Some of our group had special requests, for example to visit another stepwell or consult an astrologer. Ajay made it happen for them. Ajay was so helpful to my husband and I helping us plan our extra days in Delhi and kept in touch with us to check all was going well. He is such a fantastic ambassador for his country and Exodus clients will really have hit the jackpot when they find he is their tour leader. We would love to do another trip with Ajay as he goes over and above at all times and is full of fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Some of the days do involve long days of travelling but they are broken up with frequent stops and the sights at the end of it are definitely worth the drive. I would highly recommend this trip and the Exodus way of travel. We cannot wait for our next trip!
Many Wildlife Discoveries and an Unexpected Extended Trip!
As with all our previous Exodus trips we had a great time. We were with a friendly group of fellow travellers and the itinerary went pretty much like clockwork.
Our flights back were cancelled owing to the Middle East Crisis but Exodus came to our rescue and rebooked flights via a different route and by necessity extended our stay by 2 nights. Massive thanks to Exodus for their help and making the whole thing stress free.
Most Inspirational Moment
This is always difficult but probably the Kinabatangan River trips where we caught up with good views of Wild Orangutan, Proboscis Monkeys, Crocodiles, one Pygmy Elephant and many birds. The night walks/drives were also productive and included sightings of Western Tarsier, Slow Loris , Leopard Cat, Reticulated Python, Buffy Fish Owl and 2 species of Civets.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had Nizam for Sarawak and Rony for the bulk of the trip in Sabah. Both were very conscientious and attentive to everyone's needs and made sure everyone kept up, with the sightings. They were also good fun. Our driver was also faultless and travel was not at all tiring for us. The 2 internal flights were short and went to plan.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is covered by the trip notes. Only lightweight waterproof jackets are needed - we had no trouble with leeches or biting insects. We extended our trip by one day at the beginning in Kuching to acclimatise and by necessity 2 days in the Sabah hotel at the end of the trip. Either is a good idea. Sabah Hotel is probably the best appointed and has a swimming pool and there is further opportunity to visit the reserve at Sepilok for a modest taxi fare.
Walking in Andalucia
Really enjoyable mix of activities. I loved the ethos of the holiday … to ensure we experienced the real Spain and made a contribution to the local economy.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walks led by guide with commentary of flora & fauna, local history and the local context. Eg visit to olive co-op. Opportunities to visit restaurants & bars used by locals. Food at Cortijo Rosario and the cate taken by everyone to ensure we had a good experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was passionate about the local area and took time to showcase the best of the countryside, the local economy, its farming, local cuisine and culture generally. He was very keen to emphasise how sustainability benefitted the area and the countryside. He worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience.
Vietnam Adventure
The tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The transfers and travel arrangements were very efficient. We loved the accommodation overall and staff were very friendly- the first hotel maybe needs a refresh. Overall we got to see different parts of the country and enjoyed all aspects of the trip and the way it was organised,
Most Inspirational Moment
Ha Long bay boat trip, the food, insight into the culture of the country and its history
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tam was very good humoured and accommodating. He organised everything very efficiently and kept things running smoothly and involved everyone. We enjoyed his company and his knowledge of Vietnam overall.
Fantastic
This was a fantastic trip. The weather was perfect for walking, slightly cooler than expected. And the itinerary of the trip was varied and interesting. The food was amazing and the hosts could not be more helpful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Very difficult to choose a single moment as the entire trip was fantastic and varied. If pushed I’d probably choose the Hike up to the campsite with the viewing platform.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michael was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and passion for the area and it’s plants, fauna and wildlife was second to none. He kept up a good pace on the walks and generally managed what was a quite mixed group very well. He also made sure to include the local people and businesses in our adventure as well which added to the authenticity.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Not a huge need for any dress clothes etc outwith hiking gear as the days are generally filled.
Italian Dolomites Cross-Country Skiing
Everything was well planned and wonderful. Wonderful guide, beautiful scenery, comfortable hotel
Most Inspirational Moment
Sesto Dolomiti. Most beautiful valley I've ever seen.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michele was warm and welcoming. I was unable to ski and Michele offered alternatives to skiing but also being part of the group. He was always very encouraging and helpful.