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

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4.7 out of 5

Katharine Baker

Reviewed April 2017

Costa Rica family adventure - fantastic

The trip was an excellent way to see a sample of the best bits of Costa Rica. We had an excellent guide (Jorge) , who managed to find loads of animals and birds for us to watch.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, this was being in the cloud forest and rain forest - being able to see all those things you have heard about on nature programs and geography lesson!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jorge was a superb leader. He was very knowledgable about the country, the wildlife and the places we visited . He was really good at considering and involving the children and teenagers. Restaurant choices were good value and suitable for our family group. Jorge was very friendly and considerate. I would like to thank him for his excellent tour and personal dedication.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Guidebook temperatures are only that - a guide. We travelled in early April and temperatures were over 30 degrees C. Mosquito repellent is important . Drink bottled water. Do go if you can as it is fascinating country with lots of wildlife to see.

Donna Meyer

Reviewed April 2017

Vietnam for Americans

As an American who grew up in the 60s, the American war in Vietnam was a painful episode in our history. The exodus trip did not shy away from some the sites that caused me some personal pain. That said, I welcomed the reflection. For me it was not a trip entirely about lounging, great food and shopping. And I am grateful to our gracious guide for that; and the amazing Brits who were my traveling companions.

Most Inspirational Moment

Taking a side trip to a war memorial in Hue. The peddle car driver opened up to us that he lost a father and uncle in the war. He was very kind about your mutual loss.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I can't say enough about Binh our leader. He let us know that all subjects were acceptable to ask questions about. He wanted to share information about his country ; political and cultural. He told us his own personal story, which reflected the hardship after the reunification of Vietnam. His honesty and kindness are qualities he did not have to share with a bunch of tourists, but he went there. The first day he called us his little family. A two week family.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The itinerary is touristy. There are masses of people at each site. There are painful reminders of the war at several places.

Lucy Potter

Reviewed April 2017

Walking the Great Wall

Great trip with some stunning sights however, various aspects were not up the the usual excellent Exodus standard. Safety in various places on the wall could have been improved by having another guide at the back of the group. A member of the party was asked to do this which was unfair, this was a position for Exodus to fill. Fortunately, we had a fantastic group and no one was left behind on their own. Goodness only knows what would have happened in the event of a mishap, having only one guide who was ahead and seldom waited for people to catch up.

Also, the itinerary was changed, which Exodus reserves the right to do, but we were given no explanation and very vague information on the following days walks.

The city tour was a huge disappointment as our guide gave us very little time to take pictures and did not wait for the whole group before giving information or issuing instructions.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing unrestored parts of the wall and having it all to ourselves.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nice chap but fairly unenthusiastic and very vague. Overall not up to Exodus usual excellent standard.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you're reasonably fit as there are plenty of steep climbs. Vegetarian food it quite hard to come by but what there is, is delicious.

Sylvia Butler-Jones

Reviewed April 2017

Brilliant

I am a grandmother of 56 who went on this trip with my 7 year old grandson. It was brilliant, my grandson played in the snow all day when not on other activities. He build his own igloo, sledged and generally messed about in the snow. It is a really safe environment for children and he was never bored. Any optional excursions that he was a bit young for (snowmobiling) they catered for him by coming up with a safe alternative without us having to miss the activity i.e. The main man pulled a sledge behind his snowmobile which was safe for my grandson and also fun for him and this allowed me to take part in the snowmobiling (which was great).

Most Inspirational Moment

The area is beautiful

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was lovely and so helpful

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a scarf, it does not say to but you will need one

Carol Merritt

Reviewed April 2017

Fabulous!

I felt we experienced the best of Vietnam with this varied, action packed and scenic trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The two cycle climbs and descents - awesome views!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed. I had 5 first hand positive referrals before booking so my bar was high and it was even exceeded.

Julia Edwards

Reviewed April 2017

Amalfi Coast: Pompeii and Pizza

Trying to entertain an energetic 11 year old and their mum is no easy task but this holiday did exactly that! A perfect blend of culture and activity along with an experienced tour guide on what level of information to give, what pace to go and keep the interest of all ages.

We loved it! Molto Beno

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing Mount Vesuvius

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo was just great. You can tell he is very experienced and really made the holiday!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Its always a little cooler on climbing the mountains so make sure that you pack a jumper/coat for that day!

Louise Todd

Reviewed April 2017

Land of the Tiger -India

This was an amazing trip! Lots of Tigers (including cubs), lovely fresh food, a great group leader and of course sunshine!

Most Inspirational Moment

The Tigers were by far the best part for me. They are beautiful and we were so lucky to see 18 including some cubs too. The rest of the wildlife was also really good from leopard, sloth bear, Peacocks, monkeys dear, and countless birds! For me the countryside was lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Krishna was our group leader and he definately made sure our holiday was a great one. He was very knowledgable and couldn't do enough for us. He arranged extra game drives, joined in with the group and gave us plenty of information along the way! Excellent guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although this is stated as a leisurely holiday, the early starts make it a long day but well worth it!

Ashley De

Reviewed April 2017

Magical Trip

A one-of-a-kind trip, in the very capable hands of first rate guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sand Storms in Wadi Rum and night trip to Petra were unforgettable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wael was a credit to your company, and was particularly good adapting the pace and content of the tour to fit the needs of two families with 7 year olds.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be affraid to step out of the air conditioned buses and see some of the real Jordan. You will lose out if you just eat in hotels and don't sample charms of downtown Amman. Guide was very helpful in getting us off the beaten track.

Linda Simmie

Reviewed April 2017

Cycling Indochina

Fascinating cycle across three countries. All of them different. Very thought provoking. Showed how privileged we are to live in Western European democracies with checks and balances on the despotic use of power. Also showed the importance of free education and health services in Europe. One informed local told us “you get sick, you go to hospital, you can’t pay, you die in the corridor!”

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole trip was very good. Possibly the most noteworthy moments were not so much inspirational as sobering. Visits to the killing fields and detention centre left most of us musing on man's inhumanity to man.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant. Helpful, well-informed, very sociable. Managed the logistics of crossing three countries and having to change bikes and guides at every frontier very well. Also a great guitar player.