Reviews

Fantastic trek in the Alps

Well organised trek through France, Switzerland and Italy. Stunning views and good quality campsites used throughout the trek with just the right amount of rest days. Challenging last few days of walking but well worth it for the stunning views

Sicily is a varied and wonderful place to,visit

A fast and busy trip that delivered an amazing taste of Sicily. Every site was different and spectacular.

Great fun, great memories

I booked this trip after reading positive reviews on the Exodus website. From booking and right through this trip I have nothing but positive things to say. Our guide Chi and his team were first class. Nothing was too much trouble. We were a small group of 13 and I can say that we all became friends along the way. Accomodation was good, food was excellent and our guide gave us some great evening meal recommendations. I was a solo female traveller and never felt alone the whole trip.

Imperial China and Yangtse river cruise

This tour is simply a stunning way to experience all aspects of life in China! From historic Beijing, to the more cosmopolitan Shanghai, with so many more unexpected surprises in between. Guide book recommendations such as The Great Wall, Tiananmen square, the Terracotta warriors, pandas in Chengdu and bustling Shanghai are all experienced and do not disappoint. However, so many more positive experiences add to the varied nature of the tour. Cycling around the enormous city walls in Xian – breathtaking, seeing the Terracotta warriors in situ – amazing, watching the sunset from the 119th floor of the Shanghai tower – fantastic, while the rugged landscape of Yangshuo is simply stunning and a world away from the hustle and bustle of the enormous but fascinating cities. However, the sense of not knowing what to expect also led to some amazing, unexpected destinations, such as the Muslim quarter in Xian, and the water town in Huanlongxi (neither of which we would have visited without a local guide and both of which were bustling and vibrant – great fun to be a part of!). Equally, the fascination of the Chinese around foreign tourists – embrace the photo opportunities – it’s like being a celebrity!

Some of the transfers between destinations can be long, and at times tiring, but offer a fantastic opportunity to view the varied landscape which China has to offer. A couple of hours on a coach, or several hours on a train, can fly by as you sit back and admire the changing scenery. A great way to travel, where you get to see so much more. Not to mention the Yangtse river cruise – a few days at a slower pace, with breath-taking views and travelling in comfort. An unexpected bonus.

Embracing every moment is a must for this tour. The overnight trains are a unique experience but offer a great opportunity to engage with fellow travellers – many of whom are welcoming and eager to practice their English. Equally, seize the opportunity to eat out and sample the local delicacies – you will quickly find out just how much of it you can stomach, although more conventional meals can be found and are far tastier than back home.

In a nutshell – the long flights are associated jetlag are a small price to pay for the wonderful experiences you will encounter!

Essential Peru & Rainforest

Amazing trip, visited so many iconic sites and saw wonderful things. Best adventure yet.

Tropical highland wanderer

A good family holiday to Sri Lanka. We certainly saw many aspects of the island, though due to the group size at times it felt more of a bus tour than a cultural experience

Walking the dolomites

Level 5 week nice introduction to walking in the dolomites nice centre based hotel with facilities. Relaxed atmosphere and lovely surroundings. Challenging walks but not to difficult or technical ideal trip for relaxing short break in beautiful area

Enjoy ALL the animals!

Had dreamed of going on safari for many years so made the most of this opportunity by choosing camping and 4WD so I could get as close to nature as possible. The animals arrived immediately – not many countries you encounter warthogs, baboons and rock monitor lizards transferring from airport to the only hotel on the tour! Loved being close to animals in their natural habitat with a guide who knew his stuff. Elephants, lions, cheetahs, gnus, giraffes, a variety of antelopes, 2 different types of zebras, black rhinos – yes, but our guide spotted the small stuff: over 120 different bird species; a skink; beetles; desert rat; ground squirrels; scorpions – fascinating creatures. Tents are comfy enough; the bush showers n toilets work well enough; good bush cooking. Was sad to return from the semi-desert to the game reserve campsites in Etosha. In the bush we viewed the Perseid meteor shower in the blackest sky, millions of stars I’d never seen before, the Milky Way with a bunch of jackals cackling round the hills!

Gorilla, lions, rhinos and more

This trip is as amazing as it looks. The safari parts were amazing on their own and then you have the gorillas to look forward to. Watching the lions, elephants, rhino, elephants, zebras, cheetah and so many other animals in the wild is additive! This was my 10th safari trip and it didn’t disappoint! The gorillas experience in Rwanda was even more amazing then I had imagined and I felt privileged to spend an hour with them, watching them in the wild and being astounded as a baby gorilla stroked my leg.
Book this trip now and you won’t regret it.

Extraordinary!

There really aren’t words for the experience of standing on the rim of an active volcano at night and watching it explosively erupt. It is a full frontal assault on all of the senses. It starts with a brilliant flash of orange light followed closely by a boom that you feel as much in your chest as you hear with your ears. Then the pyrotechnic fountain of lava congeals into bombs that pound into the ground around the crater with a resounding chorus of heavy thuds. This is followed shortly by a shower of ash and a wafting cloud of sulfurous vapors. To say it is awe inspiring does the experience a serious misjustice. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough. Our guide was excellent, the treks were well paced, and sights were magnificent.