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4.7 out of 5

Robert Howson

Reviewed October 2016

Botswana Wildlife and Wilderness

My partner and I had the most fantastic time on this tour. Of course there were a couple of long drives but then Africa is blinking huge so we expected that. Yes, it was dusty – it was the dry season. The range of environments was great, the pacing excellent and the encounters with nature and people were well managed and yet up close and personal at the same time. So much was done for us that we sometimes felt pampered but it is a tiring tour and we were grateful that the team, led by Sam, did so much for us with such good grace. A great bunch of people.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational? Big ask! Alice our poler in the Delta was brilliant, open and it turned out an amazingly talented singer. The vastly knowledgeable Jeremy who led our bush walks in the Delta and never tired of trying to find out what bug was what and was a talented comic turn and singer to boot. Moses our guide who became my nephew or was it my uncle (don't ask) was a genial, funny, kind, caring guy who never failed to spot a track or a bird or an animal at amazing distances at speed on bumpy 'roads'. Sam our tour leader was just great, there for us all in every way, good natured, quietly authoratative, knowledgeable and caring. He judges your wellbeing by the size and honesty of your smile. Meeting all these people and more besides were among the most inspirational moments.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As I said but I'll add here, Sam's a man who can cook up a feast with seemingly little effort. He martialled his team quietly and was a calm, fun and efficient leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a thin scarf or a Buff for your nose and mouth on the dry and dusty drives. Trust your team - they know why you're there and they'll do a better job if you don't try to advise them about things, like where they should park up to get the best photos.

DAVID CHAMBERLIN

Reviewed October 2016

JAPAN - ANCIENT & MODERN

A thoroughly enjoyable trip from beginning to end

Most Inspirational Moment

I enjoyed all of it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - well organised, caring and helpful at all times.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Different from other Exodus trips I have been on in that travelled on public transport, but be ready for plenty of walking.

Louise Hill

Reviewed October 2016

Autumnal delight

A fantastic week of walking in golden hued countryside, sampling local wines and enjoying local food. The group was great, the guide (Mark) top notch, the hotel and staff lovely, the organisation seamless – who could ask for more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sitting with the whole group outside a restaurant in Siena overlooking the city as the sun went down - throwing the most beautiful golden colours onto the red brick and ochre paintwork of the buildings. Idyllic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mark organised us without making us feel at all "organised" and clearly knew the area well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a extra fleece if travelling in October!

Simon Winter

Reviewed October 2016

Thai Indochina Explorer

This trip is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the history, cuisine and the way of life in the capital cities of Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh and Bangkok. The itinerary also allows you to see how people live, work and socialise in rural areas which is what makes this trip so fascinating. During my 14 day visit I was able to learn more about the Vietnam war, the way of life in the Mekong Delta, the actions of the Khmer Rouge (the toughest part of the trip in my opinion) and the history of Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom.
The itinerary also allowed our group some relaxing downtime which involved sunbathing, snorkelling and fishing off Bamboo Island (near to the resort of Sihanoukville, Cambodia).
This trip does involve 2 fairly long trips by bus to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap although we were given a number of comfort breaks which included a stop at Skuon and a chance to hold a live tarantula and sample a fried spider!!

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moments of my trip were: 1) The Homestay in the Mekong Delta and getting the opportunity to assist in preparing a meal (I live on microwave meals so this was a challenge) and being entertained by the local community....listening to a number of folk songs which told stories about their way of life. 2) The Killing Fields / S21 Prison was a very moving experience and I was extremely emotional when I saw the many graves and heard about the events that unfolded at the site. It is hard to take in but I believe it is important to learn about the atrocities that happened in the Killing Fields and the conditions that the prisoners were subjected to at the S21 prison facility. Before leaving the prison, you can speak to one of the survivors in the grounds and here their story. 3) Angkor Wat was amazing (despite the humid conditions) and provided some great photo opportunities.

Thoughts on Group Leader

All 3 group leaders on our tour were very good and provided a real insight into the heritage and culture of their respective countries. A big thank you to Tham (Vietnam), Borey (Cambodia) & Gigi (Thailand) for all their hard work and efforts in making this such a memorable trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure that you apply mosquito repellent on a daily basis, particularly at Angkor Wat as they had a good go at my legs and ankles!! Also make sure that you barter / negotiate when buying goods in the shops and markets as one individual in our group learnt the hard way when buying a pair of sunglasses! I would also recommend that you drink plenty of water during the daytime and bring glucose tablets with you to prevent dehydration. When packing before your trip don't take too much clothing as you will be living out of a suitcase and constantly switching between hotels. Most of the hotels provide a laundry service but I would speak to your group leader as they may be able to get a cheaper deal and allow your clothing to be washed & ironed using an express service. Lastly....enjoy it and try the local delicacies such as the Elephant fish, crocodile curry and fried spiders.

Michael Hogben

Reviewed October 2016

Botswana and Zimbabwe lodge safari

This trip for us was truly amazing. Good food, good views, lovely people. We look forward to going on another trip with Exodus. Which ever trip you choose enjoy every moment.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment has to be the elephants in Hwange N.P. But, this is a difficult question. The whole of our trip for us was inspirational without a doubt. Every day had its own little gem, we could have stayed another fortnight.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Andrew Lindsay, was amazing. His cooking was faultless, knowledge exceptional. Great sense of humour, all in all you couldn't fault anything. A lovely guy with a great personality. Can we book him again.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, if they are going the same time of year, plenty of light weight clothes. And a battery operated fan. And a good tent light when in the delta.

James Chow

Reviewed October 2016

Amalfi Coast Bike Tour

My family was a group of 12 that did the Amalfi Coast/Cilento bike tour. We enjoyed the 5 days of biking and saw many sites that we wouldn’t likely have found without the great tour guide Paolo. Our group of 12 was joined by 4 others and they were great group members who were a lot of fun.
The bikes were fantastic and definitely helped with the challenging climbs on this tour. It was also great having the support vehicle in the back of the group looking out for the bikers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the last day of the biking. 270 kilometers over the 5 biking days.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a great tour guide and knew lots about the history of the land and was very knowledgeable about the local culture. He effectively dictated the pace such that both the stronger and weaker riders were accommodated for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour has quite a few costs in addition to the tour itself. Although breakfast and most dinners are included, lunches are not and also there were quite a few unanticipated costs. Be very cautious of wet tarmac. It was VERY slippery and our group had an incident where two people slipped and fell in a wet downhill turn.

Shelagh Hawken

Reviewed October 2016

Cycle Vietnam

The trip organization was great, the balance of biking and van transfers was perfect. We found tours to be informative and eye opening. It was interesting to get the local perspective on the wars in Vietnam.

Most Inspirational Moment

Safely navigating the traffic circle in Dlat during rush hour.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Danh was exceptional he made the whole trip worthwhile.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a gel seat cover!

Michael Jamieson

Reviewed October 2016

Bolzano to Venice

This was my first cycling holiday with a group , normally I cycle self guided which allows me time to stop and stare and take photographs. From day one I found myself way behind the other members, my pace was averaging 19 – 20 kph, which is above the advertised “Moderate: 13-16km/8-10miles an hour”, but this was not fast enough. I must emphasise that for me, it was not a problem as exodus provide some excellent maps and I am used to cycling alone so I never felt lost. However, I still had a great 6 days, saw some brilliant scenery passed though great villages and towns. The restaurants and cafes we stopped at provided excellent choice of food and drinks at a reasonable price. All hotels were comfortable and well located. Evening meals with this diverse group were in well chosen restaurants and I thoroughly enjoyed their company as well as the food and drinks

Most Inspirational Moment

The most memorable was the ride (glide!) down to Lake Garda, excellent views of the Lake as I descended

Thoughts on Group Leader

I didn’t really have that much contact with the Leader Michele, but from my perspective he is one of life’s gentleman, and seemed generally concerned about the group members enjoyment. His family that we met in his home town of Viceza are delightful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want more time to visit the cities and towns then I would suggest self guided with a day’s stop over in the places you would want to investigate

Bridget Coleman

Reviewed October 2016

Stepping out in Amalfi

A well-paced walking tour with stunning scenery, staying in a friendly, family-run hotel

Most Inspirational Moment

The sensational scenery on all of the walks, especially Walk of the Gods and Tre Calli

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was a lovely chap whose love of the land shone through

Advice for Potential Travellers

At times, the walking can be fairly demanding; there are lots - and I mean lots! - of steps and occasional rocky paths and scree. Be mindful that within any group there will be differing levels of fitness and experience. Walking boots are essential and a pole is worth considering . Be prepared for variations in temperature ... Bomerano is at > 2000 feet so it can get a little chilly later in the day

Rachel Nockels

Reviewed October 2016

Puglia

An interesting introduction to a region of Italy often overlooked. There was so much to see and do, plus staying in a trulli house in Alberobello was an amazing experience. The food was superb and the wine amazing.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many, visit olive trees thousands of years old. The caverns, each cave better than the last. Staying in a trulli.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Giuseppe was very passionate about showing us his part of Italy, from introducing us to amazing food and wines made from local products, to showing us beautiful little towns.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Food is a little more expensive than the trip notes suggest. Double the recommendations as there is so much amazing food and wine to trip.

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