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4.7 out of 5

Stephanie Simko

Reviewed August 2016

Tour de Mont Blanc Camping and trek holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed the who trip, walking through spectacular scenery and camping it picturesque locations. It was well organised and met all our expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being in the alpine meadows with all the beautiful flowers surrounded by snow capped mountains. This could be a fabulous selling point for Exodus.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jeff was fantastic, well organised, knowledgeable, fun and a responsible leader. He had a special talent to spot any potential problems and sort them out quietly and efficiently. he had an excellent knowledge of the local flora and we enjoyed his regular explanations during the walks. Congratulations to Exodus on selecting such a high quality person to lead the trek. We would love to walk with him again. Also Andy the camp manager was amazing and produced delicious food with limited facilities for both vegetarians and non vegetarians . His pleasant and cheerful personality was a bonus at the end of a days walk.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is worth doing some training before you go on this trip as physical fitness will add to the enjoyment of the overall experience.

Timothy Binmore

Reviewed August 2016

Dolomites Lake Garda Venice Ride

cycling tour with lots of opportunity to see round some beautiful Italian cities

Most Inspirational Moment

could have been any number of times when I turned a corner and had my breath taken away by beautiful buildings or city swuare

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. A lot of fun, very knowledgable about the cities we visited, passionate about Italy.. Knew excellent places to eat. Went the second mile (literally - he organised a 6am ride to do some of the local hills).

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great holiday, and I would recommend it.

Catherine Hocking

Reviewed August 2016

Fantastic Tour du Mont Blanc Camping trip

What a fabulous two weeks walking amidst stunning mountain scenery. We had mostly fantastic weather so the mountain views were spectacular and walking through carpets of alpine flowers in full bloom (end of July/beginning August) and lots of different butterflies made every day special.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day was inspirational in different ways but reaching the top of each col provided fantastic mountain views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

John was undoubtedly the best leader I've had on a trip because he has the perfect combination of experience, leadership, support and sociability. I had knee problems from day 3 but I can't thank John enough for his treatment advice, his ongoing support and his kindness assisting with decisions about managing the problem which enabled me to complete the trek.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As many other reviewers have commented, take poles they're invaluable for the steep descents. Embrace the camping experience; two weeks may sound daunting but the tents were spacious and the whole experience was so much fun. Take a small brolly - it really is useful for the sudden showers/thunderstorms.

Gina Moore

Reviewed August 2016

Fab trip

Two weeks of amazing scenery, mountains, camping, great camp mates and lots of fun. The camping was great, even the rainy evenings, as were the endless games of UNO and cards. The mountains were AMAZING and in my opinion this is a must do trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it really. Each day more great walking, more great views and more great memories

Thoughts on Group Leader

John was our walking guide and he was great. Lots of tips on walking technique for both the novice and experienced walker alike. Great pace throughout and lots of advice on any walking ailments from blisters to sore knees. He also had lots of little 'optional extra walks' up his sleeve, a good sense of humour but not such a great choice in his music!! Claire was our camp manager and she was fabulous. Camp always well set up on arrival with tea and biscuits waiting. Her dinners were absolutely great and exactly what you needed after a long day walking. I have some special dietary requirements and she went out of her way to get me food I could eat and cook a separate dinner for me. She was always helpful and really made the camping experience great. Claire our camp manager was

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles are a MUST even if you have not used them before, you will need them on this trip. Bring with you a sense of humour and sense of adventure and you will be fine and have a great trip.

David Gouldney

Reviewed August 2016

Cycling Cuba

What a fantastic fortnight with new found friends . Although cycling was tough in the heat everyone pulled together and made it through to the exhilarating finishes. Cycling, sun, music, history and friendship, what more could you ask for !

Most Inspirational Moment

The history and tenacity of the Cuban people in the face of adversity and the joy of their music. Aside from this, completing the infamous Day 9 !

Thoughts on Group Leader

Maurice was an inspiration. He was a guide, teacher, historian, biologist, rapper, dancer and friend who looked after stronger and weaker cyclists equally and made everyone on the trip feel uniquely special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go with an open mind and join in the spirit of the island. However, be prepared for somewhat basic sanitary facilities during the ride and the inevitable upset stomachs. Take plenty of snacks and energy bars. The fruit and snacks during the rides are plentiful, but if like me you hanker for a bag of crisps or savoury snack bring them with you. Luxury food items in shops are few and far between !

Jennifer Graystone

Reviewed August 2016

Go on this trip!!

I was recommended this trip several years ago, and it did not disappoint! Everything about this holiday was excellent – our guide, Alvaro-top marks, the hotel, comfortable and welcoming with excellent food and a good wine list, and amazing walks with beautiful scenery.
I found some of the days quite tough, but the walking was at a good pace and the encouragement kept me going allowing me to complete all walks. This is a beautiful part of Spain and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Most Inspirational Moment

The amazing scenery and views every day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Alvaro was excellent. Kind and caring and passionate about his job and his local area. Made sure that all group members were comfortable and happy and was on hand to provide local knowledge, history, geography and flora and fauna info as well as encouragement and enthusiasm.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go on this trip!

Moira Kent

Reviewed August 2016

Highlights of the Dolomites

Stunning walks set in awesome scenery. The hotel was more than adequate, as was the food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the cliffs as we got closer. The panoramic views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Two leaders (Albert and Emily) which gave a choice of walks. Both leaders were friendly and efficient.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are tough - be warned! Wear walking boots, not shoes. My shoes fell to bits and I had to buy some boots. The weather can make or break this holiday and it as poor for two of the five walking days. Think carefully about the free day. Bolzano is lovely but it is 90 minutes away. Relying on public transport was a pain. Buses were always late and you frequently had to stand up.

Penelope Davis

Reviewed August 2016

Cycle Cuba

A packed holiday that will keep you busy for the duration. If travelling in the hotter months, please bear this in mind as it makes the cycling worthy of a “Difficult” rating regarding Day 9 in particular!

Most Inspirational Moment

Not sure about "inspirational", but I can say I enjoyed all aspects of this trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Maurice was brilliant - He knew his stuff and gave us a ton of information. Not only this, but he gave us guidance on so many things that we just couldn't go wrong regarding visiting places, buying items etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave the waterproofs behind! Believe me, you will be glad of the rain to cool you down. Try to aim to get a small pouch to attach to the saddle, or a bag on the handlebars as you wont want a sweaty rucksack on your back. You can travel super light when cycling, as you are supported by the bus where you can collect bits when you stop off for a drink/rest of each leg.

Gurcan Sarisoy

Reviewed August 2016

Ecuador is amazing country!

Ecuador is definitely worth to discover, it’s natural beauty is absolutely fantastic! Unique geographical location is giving a chance to experience different climate zones, eco systems and even to reach the highest point on the planet (Chimborazo mountain). The journey over all was even better than we expected: very knowledgeable and professional guide, great accommodations, delicious food, wonderful hiking routes and other activities. It is very adventurous and full of excitement trip, where you can enjoy wildlife, visit historical sites, meet local indigenous people and learn about their customs and traditions. It deserves every single penny we paid, we enjoyed this tour a lot and looking forward for opportunity to come again!

Most Inspirational Moment

Among the highlights of this trip are climbing Chimborazo mountain, walking in Amazon jungles and meeting local community San Clemente.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader (Eddy) is very professional, speaks very good English, has very deep knowledge about the country: history, geography, wildlife etc. Also he performed good communication and diplomatic skills responding immediately to different requirements and needs of all group members. Good person and high-level professional, who really loves his country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure to take strong mosquitos repellents, sun cream, proper travel clothes for hot and cold climate, hiking boots and good cameras of course, there a lot of photo opportunities. If you love active and adventurous holiday Ecuador is right place to go!

Maria Rainone

Reviewed August 2016

Discover Sri Lanka

Overall the tour was excellent. We had a beautiful group and the best tour leader I have had in over 20+ years of small group adventure touring. Roshan was exceptional and a credit to Exodus. He is a keeper and never let him go. All his explanations gave you enough information without bombarding you with facts and figures than can easily be forgotten. He was patient and kind and you could tell that he LOVED to share his knowledge of a country that he loves and is passionate about. So professional and a great communicator. Thank you sooo much Roshan, you made our trip so memorable.

Most Inspirational Moment

The elephant safari in Minnierya was just fantastic. To many on our trip, this was the first time they had seen elephants in the wild and we saw huge herds and family groups with so many babies...a special wildlife experience. The sighting of 2 leopard at Yala was equally as amazing BUT overall the people of Sri Lanka and the feeling of being safe and welcome in this delightful country are what stands out the most. An example was on a jam packed train, I was standing in the aisle with my husband and a lady sitting with her family, made some room by squeezing closer to the window with her daughter and offered me a space beside her. Just lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was exceptional. I cannot speak more highly of him. From the initial meeting on day 1 - we knew we had someone special. Every day he would brief us on the day ahead so that we could plan and be on time. His commentary gave you enough information to understand what you were seeing and his insights into local customs, politics, history and culture bought the destination to life. He took care of all the tipping which would have made us all anxious and he always had us at the right place at the right time. We had to leave the tour a day early due to my father passing away and Roshan was so helpful and kind. Thank you so much Roshan.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Change the majority of your money - whether it be USD, GBP or AUD at the airport. ATM's do work but can be hit and miss. If you do want an ATM - use one recommended by your tour leader. Sri Lanka is more expensive than other Asian countries so do take more money with you. Credit cards are widely accepted so can be used for hotel bills and all major purchases.

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