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Getting to the summit of a 1000 metre plus mountain on cross-country skis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The group leader Ruwan Balasuriya was excellent, and his team (Abey, Chatu, Pawan and Oshita) were also exemplary.
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.
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.
The hotels, activities and travel all met or exceeded our expectations. We felt that the itinerary descriptions were accurate.
Zip-wiring over the cloud forest and swimming in waterfalls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take all old clothes to wear so to donate at the end of your trip.
All the arrangements worked well, the tour was everything we expected and more, the Tour guide and driver were really lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to have a small group, all of whom were really friendly. The itinerary and things we saw/visited were varied and lived up to our expectations.
All the wildlife that we saw. Boat rides. Drakes Bay.
Adrianna was very knowledgeable, helpful and an asset to our group. She was happy to be flexible with arrangements particularly if we saw animals etc and wanted to stay longer. She also booked restaurants for us as a group as requested and joined us on many occasions. She is a lovely person with a lovely personality and suited our tour very well. We also enjoyed the fact that when we saw ie whales and other unusual sightings, she was as excited and enthusiastic as we were.
Great trip well organised and worth the money
Great people and well thought out route that was off the main tourist route in India
Anil could not have been more attentive. He worked incredibly hard to make the trip as successful as possible
This cycle tour was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Exodus were a great company and as a solo traveller I was very impressed with the support, nothing was too much trouble. It was a great itinerary, our tour leader was informative, flexible to all members of the group and did his best to accommodate everyone, despite there being some challenging members in the group.
All accommodations were great and of a good standard.
I would highly recommend the tour
Cycling in the mornings on quiet back roads where you are greeted like celebrities by happy smiling families on they way to school/work
My personal experience was absolutely fine. Unfortunately there were several other travellers in the group who were very challenging, our group leader tried so hard to accommodate but nothing was ever enough. Mr Shaker was professional, courteous, informative, helpful and flexible at all times. A great tour leader.
Great introduction to Kerela and Tamil Nadu. Mix of trekking, chilling and culture.
Cycle rickshaw, temple, street food tour and a crazy rush-hour tuc-tuc ride in Madurai
Manoj and the rest of the team looked after us superbly and was great fun
Travel with an open mind. India can surprise at any point, not always perfect but the people are kind, friendly and great fun to be with. S India is fabulous and a very different feel to the North. And don't underestimate the trekking ! At over 2500m in heat and mountains for up to 9 hours needs good preparation. Also take poles, boots and a large water bottle. You will be rewarded though with great views and scenery. And the food on the trip is fabulous, especially for vegetarians.
Attentive guide, well organised trip. Great people and well thought out route that was off the main tourist route in India
Anil could not have been more attentive. He worked incredibly hard to make the trip as successful as possible