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4.7 out of 5

Jackie Hamnett

Reviewed January 2017

Galapagos, in Darwin's Footsteps - Amazing!

This was to be our “holiday of a lifetime” – I was slightly concerned it might not live up to my expectations as I had wanted to visit Galapagos for many years. However I was not disappointed! Every day I thought it couldn’t get any better, but it did. The wildlife was all fantastic. I didn’t expect to do so much snorkelling, but it meant we were swimming with turtles, sealions, sharks and many colourful fishes 🙂

Most Inspirational Moment

Highlights for me were Floreana (especially meeting the Wittmer family), camping and walking up Sierra Negra, and swimming with turtles.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabian was excellent! He pulled a very diverse group of people together and made sure no-one was left out. His knowledge of the islands and the wildlife was great.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the book "Floreana" by Wittmer before you visit the Island of Floreana. It is a fascinating story and you will look at the island in a different light! Buy a wildlife guide book before you go. I expected there to be a wider choice of guides on the islands, but there is in fact very little choice.

Katherine Pagett

Reviewed January 2017

Discover Costa Rica

Probably the best holiday I have ever had. Excellent wildlife and well thought out locations to ensure we saw the maximum amount of the various landscapes Costa Rica has to offer. Excellent tour leader and driver. I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many - when I spotted my first wildlife - a toucan I was so excited I was almost hyper-ventilating! Seeing the first sloth, the first monkey, otter, ant-eater etc Boat journey into Tortaguera Seeing the volcano at Turrialba erupting

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was excellent - very knowledgeable about the country and wildlife - he was still excited at seeing the birds and animals which he had probably seen hundreds of times before but made it seem special as indeed it was to us. He helped my husband and other group members with their cameras and photography which he was very knowledgeable about. He was a character who was great with our group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like wildlife, birds, flowers/trees, and seeing different types of scenery, this is the holiday for you. The people were friendly and the food was great too!

Jayne Hill

Reviewed January 2017

Discovering Costa Rica

A wonderful holiday! Well organised and varied . We were fortunate to have an especially nice group who all interacted well together.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing how much effort is being put into protecting the environment, and restoring some of the logged rainforests- especially in the last 2 lodges.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Antonio was an excellent leader and frequently added extra walks and made special arrangements to ensure we all had a wonderful time. His had a wide knowledge of all aspects about Costa Rica and communicated really well with us as a group and individually. His sense of humour was appreciated adn added to the happy atmosphere.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a disposable poncho or buy one there. Have walking sandals.

James Earlam

Reviewed January 2017

Lemosho Eight Day Trek

Excellent. If you want to get to the top of Kilimanjaro and stand in awe on ‘The Roof of Africa’ which is surely why you are considering this trip, the eight day Lemosho Route is the trek for you. It’s the right length, with three days or more of going higher but sleeping lower and it will give you the best chance of making a successful summit bid.

Most Inspirational Moment

All six of our group making the summit after being together for eight days, that incredible sense of satisfaction that comes from doing something that is not easy, that takes something from you, but gives you so much more back and the fulfilment of a long held ambition.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Joshua Mlay is an inspiration and his success rate in getting people to the top tells you all you need to know.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep your eye on the prize, eat, sleep, walk, repeat until there is nowhere higher to walk to on the whole great continent of Africa! and Good Luck!

Susan Gearing

Reviewed January 2017

Highlands of Sri Lanka

We enjoyed this holiday immensely. It gave us an insight into a beautiful country and its people, history, geography and development. Much of this was made posible by an exceptional leder,Ruwan Balasooriya who managed to combine organisational skills and knowledge with a pleasing sense of humour. Walking companions proved good company and generally accommodation, travel and food were up to expectations. It was one of our best-ever holidays.

Most Inspirational Moment

Glencairn tea plantation - its location, general ambience, including winderful views Trek to Horton Plains and World End Visit to a 'tsunami' family Views too many to mention

Thoughts on Group Leader

Exceptional. See above. We were a group but he found time for us as individuals.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Exodus covered the ground well enough

Teri Bennett

Reviewed January 2017

India Coast to Coast

India Coast to Coast on a bike is the way to go. The people in the countryside were so lovely, friendly and their big smiles really made my day. This is a great way to see a country and meet the people. The best food was always the little hole in the wall places along the bike route. We stayed at some incredible places, especially in the countryside.

Most Inspirational Moment

The people! The people waving at me with a big smile, there is nothing like that!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

All of the staff were great! We had a leader in the front and another guide at the back of the bike riders and then two vans..one in the front, one in the back and they were there for us every step of the way making sure that we were having a good time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Most days were 60 miles or 80 K, so be in shape for it.

Stephanie Williamson

Reviewed January 2017

Costa Rica delivers!

Wow! What a trip. Everything I hoped for and a little bit more. Can’t believe how much we packed in. Can’t believe I got into bird watching (or sighting really). Can’t believe I was so willing to rise at unearthly hours.

Most Inspirational Moment

Going to sleep to the choral sounds of the rainforest. Waking to find we had our very own house bat!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Erick was passionate and emotional about his country. He had fun with us. He educated us and he fed us exotic treats.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Mosquitoes are a reality. Laundry services are very good value and free at Drakes Bay. Jade museum in San Jose is impressive and right next door to a great market. Horse riding at Savegre is really good value. Don't bother with local currency. Stick with dollars.

Lesley Carder

Reviewed January 2017

Classic Vietnam and Angkor Wat

An interesting cultural journey, with highs (Halong Bay, Angkor Wat) and lows (life-threatening dashes through frenetic traffic to cross roads in Hanoi and Saigon).

Most Inspirational Moment

The preparations for Tet were lovely to see; the elephant ear fish in the Mekong Delta was fantastic. Halong Bay was stunning, and offered a sense of mystery in the cloud and rain. The cooking lesson in Hoi An was excellent. The lanterns lighting the town were gorgeous. The War Remnants Museum in Saigon, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, were grim reminders of an illegal war, from which Vietnam continues to suffer horrific effects. Angkor Wat was amazing - I wish we could have spent longer there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hoc was very knowledgeable, but at times we were very rushed to see and do everything on the schedule. Unfortunately, we did not have an opportunity to visit My Son - I assume due to time constraints. Toneth (for Angkor Wat) was also very informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take an overnight bag - you will need it for Halong Bay and for the Mekong Delta (maybe this could be added to the trip notes?). If you like to leave contact details with family, check with Exodus - three of the four hotels listed in the trip notes had changed, and the Mekong Delta hotel was missing.

Karen Wallace

Reviewed January 2017

The best holiday ever.

You exceeded my expectations for this trip. Everything was handled smoothly and well. We had a variety of accommodations, some Obviously better than others, the the owners of the casas we stayed in were very accommodating and made up for in kindness what they may have lacked in amenities. We had a variety of tours and th MOST DELIGHTFUL tour leader whose memory for dates and details was beyond compare. He was also encouraging and supportive for those including myself who struggled on a couple of rides. (Due to my lack of cycling ability). I believe the rides were exactly what I expected…challenging for me but not beyond my capabilities…..although there were a few times I questioned that!!!! The drivers were kind and funny. When I mentioned we really liked pineapple…Alexis went and got more! The rooms varied a lot in each hotel and I noted that everyone had “the best room” at least once….I have to think that was intentional….it was the extra little touch that made this trip so truly memorable and special. I am already looking at my next Exodus cycling trip! I would highly recommend it!

Most Inspirational Moment

My personal a I.ity to do this...alone. I had worried that going by myself may be challenging but a group comraderie developed fast...I am sure this was encouraged by your staff.

Thoughts on Group Leader

FANTASTIC! Personal le smart funny and professional. His handling of the medical condition of one of the group was excellent. It was a terrible unavailable situation...but I do no think he could have done more.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to cycle....I knew I could do 60km.....if I tried....but I did not expect to do it so fast...but I did do it..and I felt that I had achieved something. Bring pens and sweets to give to the kids you see along the way. Bring older clothes you. Could donate at the end of the trip if you want to...so many in Cuba would love to have what you don't want!

David Stokes

Reviewed January 2017

Trails of Vietnam Jan 2017

What an amazing holiday we had. Thanh our guide had expert knowledge about every aspect of our trip and of every place we visited. The trip was very organised from every transfer, every type of transport, minibus, train, bike, kayak and plane all went off without a hitch. Thanh was also very good at keeping a large group together and in the right lace at the right time. From the wet humid north to the dry humid south Vietnam is a fascinating place with friendly – mostly happy people who live on next to nothing. Very humbling.