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Thrilling mix of cycling and culture

We visited in Jan-Feb 2026. The trip includes interesting visits to a number of major palaces, forts and temples, and of course the fantastic Taj Mahal, but our key memory will be the chaos and cacophony of the traffic and the enthusiastic waving of the villagers as we passed along the country lanes. Our leaders took excellent care of us, enabling us to navigate our way around safely, whether on foot or by bike. Expect appalling road surfaces, litter strewn verges, and constant hooting, but expect also wide smiles, vibrant saris and a glimpse into a very different way of life to our own. I was worried about getting ill, but only one person in our group of 10 got a tummy bug (lasted 24 hours). One person came off their bicycle in a low speed collision in a village centre, with no harm done.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Taj Mahal was as amazing as it is reputed to be , while Kumbhalgarh fort was all the more impressive for being totally unexpected and somewhere we had never heard of.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two leaders - Manish and Manu, both excellent. The trip ran smoothly with a lot of attention to details that we hardly noticed but made all the difference; for example, when we needed to cross a busy road, they held up the traffic for us, apparently by force of personality.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The weather in January is cool in the evenings and we ate outside on roof top terraces on a number of occasions - take warm clothing for this. During the day however it is hot. You will also need warmish cycling clothes for the early ride in Delhi. Ear plugs are advisable, both for the night on the train and in case you are disturbed by wedding parties (Jan/Feb is wedding season). The pollution was no where near as bad as we had been led to believe, possibly because it had rained a lot just before we arrived, but a buff was still useful on the dusty roads.

Discover Costa Rica

As hoped, weighted towards birding and wildlife. Guide Jonathan extremely knowledgeable in these ares and went out of his way to introduce us to as many species as possible.

Most Inspirational Moment

Boat trips in Tortuguero, despite being soaked, saw great variety of bird and wildlife. Excellent knowledgeable pilot worked well with guide. Quetzal unexpectedly flying close overhead. Night walks interesting.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jonathan was very keen to give us an understanding of his country and its history. Superb birder. Some initial misunderstandings regarding group's preference for light lunches, but listened and tried to give better choices.

Loved it

A really interesting trip, which shows something both of modern, recent and ancient Cambodia. Lovely people, food etc and made a bit more special by our guide, Ly, whose passion and personal experience, as well as his commitment to us and to his country, made it very special. Not a fast paced trip, possibly the first time I have come back from holiday feeling relaxed – but maybe that isn’t a bad thing

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved Angkor Wat and I was horrified by the Killing Fields. But, strangely, for me, there was two inspirational moments. One was Ly explaining how Buddhism helps people move on from the regime - whether that works for everyone or not is another thing, however taking those concepts on board is healthy for all of us. The other was the stilt village near Tonle Sap lake, built to cope with the massive increase in water levels during the monsoon. Seeing their resilience and acceptance was, again, another lesson to take on board.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ly is one of the best group leaders I have experienced with Exodus - and I have probably been on around 15 or more trips now. His expertise and experience showed through, never rushing us, always foreshadowing, always being able to supply what was needed. He was the exemplary host, proud of his country, his family, his culture whilst also recognising what was not quite so great. And, of course, the stories he shared of his and his family's experiences added a resonance that we need when we are trying to comprehend the horrors of human behaviour

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is a surprisingly large amount of down time on this trip and, for a couple of us, that was quite hard to adjust to - taking a few novels helped me - but maybe its not such a bad thing really. Mainly, go now. Cambodia is changing fast now, there is a lot of building going on, the government are trying to move it forward. We went to Koh Rong island, which is idyllic -however, we came across the building site for a multistorey glass fronted hotel and heard tell of the airport being built. Everywhere has to evolve, take the chance to see a phase in Cambodia's story before it disappears. And there is plenty to do in Siem Reap if you can extend - I definitely would have seen more of Angkor Wat and also the centre for the landmine seeking rats if I had stayed longer.

Discover North Morocco & Chefchaouen

Despite the torrential rain in Fez and feeling very cold at times, I loved the format of the trip. Aman led us well & was informative, relevant and with a sense of humour who willingly answered all questions.

Excellent tour guide, who adapted well to the group Interesting itinerary and saw many interesting places. Great culture and geography.

Most Inspirational Moment

Tangier coastline Visiting Chefchouen… it’s the reason I went on the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Aman really made this trip work so well. He was brilliant. Exodus should keep a hold of him. Aman did great on a new trip. Impressed with train & transfer organised by Aman from Fez to Marrakech. He went above & beyond.

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

I found Jenny, our guide to be extremely competent and experienced. Her knowledge of the mountains and hiking was truly commendable. Everything about the hotel was exceptional, from the rooms to the meals, service and facilities.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being upgraded to beautiful rooms. Outstanding menus each night. Amazing views and landscape of the Dolomites each day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I was very impressed by the enthusiasm, encouragement and organisational skills and knowledge Jenny portrayed throughout the week and would join any of the future adventure holidays with her as leader.

Cross-Country Skiing in Skåbu

Getting to the summit of a 1000 metre plus mountain on cross-country skis.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henrik worked very hard to ensure we had an excellent time both on skis and off skis and co-ordinated well with everyone else involved in the team. He responded to any comments to adjust the way the days were run when needed.

Cape Town and the Garden Route

It was a varied trip. Our guide Marco Olivier was very switched on and knowledgeable. He was calm, very helpful and sensitive to the locals, the environment and of course us. He seemed to know a lot of people on the ground and always clearly explained the next day’s itinerary clearly the evening before. He was also good fun. The group got on very well and supported each other from day 1. The food was plenty and good, the weather was good and we saw and did so much.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to choose from a trip that showed us so much but i would say the game drives at Addo elephant park and the afternoon/evening safaris and braai at Schotia private game reserve were fantastic and the main highlight. Lots of swimming in the sea was an unexpected bonus.

Thoughts on Group Leader

In a word, Excellent. Very attentive, polite, respectful, switched on, very clear with instructions. Good overall knowledge of the history, environment, flora/fauna. Cannot fault him.

Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka

The group leader Ruwan Balasuriya was excellent, and his team (Abey, Chatu, Pawan and Oshita) were also exemplary.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip started well with a dramatic climb up to the top of Sigiriya fortress, but for me the days in the highlands surrounded by magnificent scenery were the best. The group had really gelled at this point and there was a great buzz after the successful completion of the ride to Nuwara Eliya. The stop at Buduruvagala was also very special, a magical place in the presence of the huge Buddha statue; we were the only people there in the peace and stillness which heightened the experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Exodus is lucky to have Ruwan. I have been on a number of Exodus trips, and am always impressed by the quality of the group leader, but Ruwan took things to another level. Fantastic local knowledge of history and nature, an ability to make what is obviously a tough role with loads of multi-tasking look effortless, as well as being a charming and fun companion.

Active Costa Rica: Waterways & Wildlife

The hotels, activities and travel all met or exceeded our expectations. We felt that the itinerary descriptions were accurate.

Most Inspirational Moment

Zip-wiring over the cloud forest and swimming in waterfalls.

Thoughts on Group Leader

David was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, conscientious, sociable, and was able to impart information on seemingly every subject. He tried to fulfil our every request and nothing was too much trouble for him. Organisation of each day was very good - he seemed to take a measure of our energy levels and adapt accordingly.

Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka

From start to finish, the trip felt thoughtfully curated rather than just ‘planned’. Routes flowed naturally through coastal roads, lush tea country, and quiet village back roads, giving a real sense of Sri Lanka’s contrasts in a relatively short time. There was a balance between time on the bike and cultural stops. Suresh chose routes that avoided the worst of the traffic and heat, favouring early starts, stops in small towns you’d never find on your own, favouring up-to-date routes. One day your riding past rice paddies and temples, the next you’re winding through ‘undulating’ tea plantations with cooler air and big views, constantly changing scenery, friendly faces at every tea stop and what incredibly tasting tea it was.
Suresh our guide set a clear standard of safety:maintained bikes, clear hand signals, calm, confident road positioning around buses, tuktuks, and the dogs. Hydration and breaks were planned at sensible pauses.
Suresh gave depth of local knowledge wherever we were and each stop became a mini-lesson in history, religion, food, wildlife: you never felt rushed away from a conversation with a local or from a viewpoint. His love for his country shone through as we too fell in love with their country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Long, flowing descents from the tea highlands, when the road tipped downwards through bends and switchbacks, tiny villages, fragrant smells of woodsmoke, lorries passing by full of vegetables like leeks and the countryside opened up.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I cannot recommend Suresh highly enough. He is skilled guide, a careful guardian on the road, and a wonderful ambassador for his country - the kind of person who turns a holiday into a lifelong memory.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take all old clothes to wear so to donate at the end of your trip.