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4.7 out of 5

Jackson Sue

Reviewed March 2016

Excellent Ecuador

Ecuador is an amazing place to visit with a diverse geography. It means every day of a two week holiday is varied and interesting. With our great guide and driver we managed to go from nearly 5000m to sea level with lots of other scenery and activities along the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

Chimborazo and being the highest I've ever been in the world (with my feet still on the ground!) Seeing and hearing Mt Tungurahua volcano erupting ..... Wow!! Swimming in the Amazon basin

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was a brilliant leader - full of knowledge and enthusiasm for his country which he shared with the group at lots of opportunities.... now, how high was that mountain?! He was fun, very patient and with an easy manner had the group well organised... "Be prepared for anything" !! Pablo helped make a great trip special and memorable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared! Bring many different layers of clothing from swimsuit to hat, gloves and raincoat. Stronger sunscreen than normally use Long trousers and long sleeves still may be needed even when weather very hot All hotels had good wifi Iberia airlines not great

Alec Mamwell

Reviewed March 2016

Walking the Amalfi Coast

The title says exactly what we did but does not convey the variety created by trips to Pompeii and Vesuvius and, on our free day, to Herculaneum and Naples. The trip notes do, however, fill in the gaps. We enjoyed a relaxing and interesting week with a group of like minded people in beautiful surroundings assisted by friendly and helpful staff. An ideal break from a bleak February in the UK.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Vesuvius as the mist cleared to reveal the stupendous crater and the Bay of Naples.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Very well organised, attentive to detail, helpful, friendly and yet able to remain unobtrusive and let the holiday 'flow'.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Like steps! Prepare to slim afterwards - the food was brilliant and copious.

Josephine Ayoubi

Reviewed March 2016

Iceland Northern Lights

Iceland is an amazing place and I’d recommend a visit. But disappointed as we didn’t see Northern Lights.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across a glacier, seeing the blue glaciers from the bus window, seeing the icebergs on the black beach.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Ipi was fantastic, she couldn't do enough for us and made sure every single person was OK.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was a great trip, but you're tied to the pre-planned itinerary around the south coast of Iceland. The days were very full, which was great, but would have liked more flex to get to better places to see NLs, as they are the main attraction of the tour. Bring your own shower gel - both our hotels were surprisingly primitive on the toiletries side. Also towels provided tended to be very thin, one pillow each, and thin narrow duvets.

Joan Yule

Reviewed March 2016

Exciting Ecuador

Great 2 weeks trip round Ecuador seeing of the many facets of the country. It has so much to offer in terms of views, volcanoes, wildlife, walking etc. Can’t recommend it enough

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Volcán Tungurahua erupt! Wow! Fantastic view of it at night from our hotel Also being on the top of the world at Volcán Chimborazo!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo had the patience of a saint & a fab sense of humour. Excellent english. Always enthusiatic & passionate about his country (he wants everyone to retire there!)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for very fierce sunshine even on cloudy days - take sunblock & long sleeves Make sure you take hat, gloves, warm layers for visiting Chimborazo & Cajas NP

Linda Farrant

Reviewed March 2016

Cycling the backroads of Sri lanka

Before we went on this trip we wondered if it would be too challenging. We are reasonably fit leisure cyclists and thoroughly enjoyed cycling through a beautiful country. Yes some days were long & it was hot but we coped & enjoyed & had such a feeling of achievement. The support vehicle was always there if the heat or hill became too much & on the longest hill climb several made use of this for a short distance. You could stow the bike for a few km & get back on again when you wanted.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many. But the beauty of the country we cycled through & the views from being on a bike & cycling through rural countryside interacting with really friendly local people was a great experience

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suresh was the best leader so far on any trip we have done & made it all go so smoothly. And he always had cold Lion beers ready for us as we arrived at the hotel. What more could you ask for!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take electrolytes & keep drinking loads. It's amazing what you can achieve . The good cyclists all know they can do it. It's the leisure cyclist that may be not sure. Loads of snack & rest stops built in & the team look after you all the time.

Michael Phillips

Reviewed March 2016

Andes to Amazon

A good tour with a variety of landscapes, flora and fauna to see, as well as opportunity to see how some of the natives make a living.

Most Inspirational Moment

Something not planned but since Tungurahua erupted while we were in Banos we were able to spend some time on the hillside opposite watching the show it put on, and listening / watching it from the hacienda that night.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo is an enthusiastic ambassador for his country with a strong sense of humour and willing to encourage tour groups of all ages to retire to Ecuador.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are parts of the tour where it is hot, and parts where it is cold - take layers (as many as four of five unless you don't feel the cold very much) and keep them with you on days outside the jungle and the coast. Have a smaller, waterproof bag to take a couple of days clothing to the jungle lodge instead of your entire luggage. Be aware that while it won't necessarily rain, it can - hard. Prepare accordingly.

Anna Stone

Reviewed March 2016

Great holiday

Fantastic holiday – lovely hostel (the nightly sauna I am still missing), outstanding instruction/leaders, and a great group of people

Most Inspirational Moment

Ilse's instruction

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go! A few hints for packing though: the flight times are great, but the day of the trip out means no planned lunch break - so take something with you (though you can pick stuff up at oslo airport). DO pack gaiters, a sit mat, a thermos (even if you don't want a tea or coffee when you are out skiing, a warm drink goes down well). You really don't need much cash - the hostel takes cards now, and you can run a tab.

Richard Parry

Reviewed March 2016

Cross Country Skiing: Kvitavatn

This Exodus trip cannot be faulted…it was absolutely brilliant! The organisation from start to finish was smooth running; the location was perfect, providing on and off track skiing in beautiful Norwegian countryside; the accommodation was spotlessly clean and comfortable, with amazing views towards the mountain; and the food was simply delicious! In fact, we loved it so much, we’re going back this year!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing people of all ages and ability getting out to enjoy xc skiing; also, seeing Ilse (our group leader) effortlessly perform Telemark turns!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ilse was fabulous! She is an excellent coach, who showed a high level of care towards us all, whilst helping us to progress our xc skiing skills throughout the week, at our own differing levels. She has a great sense of humour and is good fun to spend time with. As newcomers to xc skiing, our enjoyment of this trip was definitely enhanced by her and the way that she led the week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it! If you are new to xc skiing, this would be an excellent introduction and would give you plentiful opportunity to explore on/off track, in beautiful surroundings. Equally, it is a fabulous place for the more experienced skier.

Sally Harkins

Reviewed March 2016

No 1 holiday!

Just the best week ever! It certainly isn’t a restful week, but it was great to learn new skills. There was down time in the evenings and we could enjoy the sauna and hot tub. Definitely try rolling in the snow after the sauna

Most Inspirational Moment

The huskie sledging was fantastic, driving a team of 5 huskies, I felt like the snow queen in Narnia. The scenery and snow covered trees were breath taking Building our snow igloo was hard work but rewarding, especially the amazing sunset that evening. Trying to sleep in it was fun, pay attention to smoothing the floor, otherwise trying to sleep on chunks of ice isn't great

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri, our leader was great, knowledgeable and informative, the rest of the team were great, especially the chefs who cooked huge quantities of delicious food for our hungry bellies, second helpings were a regular occurrence People with dietary requirements were well catered for

Advice for Potential Travellers

Thick socks aren't included, so take a few pairs. I found I needed my thicker skiing jacket rather than the one base camp provide, but then I feel the cold. Also I used a thicker hat As said in previous reviews, take base layers, everything else is provided Take a towel for the hot tub We over packed, could have got away with a pair of jeans and a few tops for the evening. There is nowhere to go out at base camp, it really is in the middle of nowhere

Susan Gorman

Reviewed March 2016

Jo'burg to Cape Town

We travelled almost 4500k around Southern Africa; with wonderful scenery and experiences, knowledgable guide, fabulous cook. Highly recommend it as a great way to see loads and get a feel for the various regions and peoples. Lovely place to finish (Cape Town). Felt very safe throughout the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Scary - being 3 metres away from 3 rhinos (on foot). Thought provoking - visiting Lesotho and staying in the lodge which supported the local community. Different prospective - guide at Rookes Drift with his insight and knowledge Ahh moment -stroking a full grown cheetah, as a surprise visit! OMG - so many fabulous elephants, and a massive herd of 3/400 buffalo!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabulous, very well organised, caring and knowledgeable. Always ready to answer questions, give advice etc...... Cook also needs mentioning as she was able to feed all of us with amazing meals three times a day! Her morning fruit salad was always different and fresh (better than many hotels).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do this trip! Don't take sleeping bags, not needed, but take. Swimming costume as you will swim in some amazing places.

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