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4.7 out of 5

CINDY TATHAM

Reviewed September 2015

Mont Blanc Perfection

A very enjoyable trip which exceeded my expectations. Stunning scenery, great walks, very comfortable chalet,
fantastic hosts, with great food, and knowledgeable guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking up to the Aguilettes D'Argentiere. Great trekking through woodland, balconies and fantastic views. Overcoming my fear of cable cars and going up to Agulie du Midi and onto Hellbronner. A must if the weather is clear, but take some thermals as it is a lot cooler up there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nick was great. He paced the walking to all abilities. He adapted the walks according to the weather. Very knowledgeable about the area.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although this trip is graded as moderate, the walks do involve quite long periods of up and down hill, some of them quite steep. With this in mind, some pre-trip fitness would be beneficial. A hat and some gloves are useful on cooler days. If you have some binoculars you can see climbers going up Mont Blanc.

Vanessa Mansergh

Reviewed September 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

Everyone has their own way of relaxing on holiday. Mine is a physical challenge and the hikes in the Dolomites fulfilled that purpose. The choice of levels were ideal so you could switch between them depending on your energy levels. The group dynamics always seem to work well on these hiking holidays as walkers and nature lovers are great people to be with. Our base in Moena was charming. Be prepared for mountain food which is heavy on the carbs, MEAT & cheese. The refugios in the mountains for lunch stops are brilliant. The best pizza and hot chocolates! Expect every type of weather…it’s the mountains after all. Every adventure starts with a tentative first step into the unknown, take yours into the stunning scenery of the Dolomites.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day the chair lift and cable car were not running on our descent on a challenging walk which meant another hour or so on a tough day. No one complained. We all saw the positive side Of walking through the trees, and our leader getting to walk a new walk for a change!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert Callewaert & Eric Wooley were brilliant. They each had their own skills...Eric was the natural orator as Albert said and Alberts ability to encourage all of us to keep up with him on the tough walks without words, just through example and giant size steps making us run a little at times!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're afraid of heights, but want to conquer your fear do as a member in our group did and join the level 3 walks. It is confidence boosting. Bring poles as they help with the ascents and descents.

Jacqueline James

Reviewed September 2015

Cycling South africa

Described as a moderate cycling holiday, although my husband and I have a reasonable fitness level, and coped with the cycling, members of the group stuggled with the terrain, and I don’t feel moderate is a good description for this tour. Enjoyed the holiday in general, good group of people, and guides, weather was not always kind to us, and some of the accommodation was under par.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving in Herrmanus and seeing mother and baby whale giving us a show in the bay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tallis was our tour leader. He was a lovely easy going man, and nothing was too much trouble for him. Any issues or problems he tried to deal with, some were out of his control to rectify at the time. Was a credit to the tour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling easy roads once a week would not make you ready to enjoy this tour. You must be able to tackle hills and constant rolling hills, sometimes into the face of the wind, otherwise it becomes a long slog.

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Jacqueline for her feedback, but we are very sorry that some of the accommodation did not live up to her expectations. Whilst we have previously received positive feedback from clients about the guesthouses that Jacqueline mentions, we have discussed her feedback with the relevant guesthouse managements and we will of course also continue to closely monitor client feedback to ensure that her experience is not repeated.

David Sear- Exodus Product Manager for Cycling in South Africa

John Wheat

Reviewed September 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

My last visit to the Dolomites was many years ago and I had forgotten how spectacular they are especially when viewed from the high level hikes.
It was a fabulous week and this is best confirmed that the day after my return I was already planning a similar trip for the next year!

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to say what was the best part - possibly the ascent of the Piz Boe peak (3152m) with the most fantastic panorama!

Thoughts on Group Leader

There were two group leaders for this trip because there was a choice every day of doing a level three walk or a harder level five. I did some of both levels and therefore got to see both of our leaders in action and I have to say that both Eric and Albert were first class. The daily walks were fully explained in advance and led with absolute competence which included the occasional diversion from the original plan in order to accommodate changes in weather conditions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you fancy a change mid-week it is well worth the bus trip to Bolzano which is a lovely city with pedestrianised, cobbled streets. The Ice Man museum is fascinating too. Allow at least one and a half hours here.

Sarah Vallance

Reviewed September 2015

Classic Kenya Safari

This was my third time on this wonderful tour – everything about it is to be recommended. The accommodation is extremely clean and comfortable, and the tour leaders and all the staff involved at the lodge and the camp are so kind and completely dedicated to giving you a memorable trip.
There were 9 of us in the group and we got along really well, which seems to be the way with Exodus groups!

Most Inspirational Moment

The Masai Mara is surely one of the most beautiful, vast and varied places on earth and its' preservation (and the conservation of its' animals) is of the utmost importance. Seeing cheetah cubs for the first time has to come top of my list of 'moments'. Unfortunately we didn't manage to spot a leopard this time, but the other wildlife more than made up for it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Davies and Peter are friendly, knowledgeable, kind and amusing and nothing is too much trouble for either of them. They must be among the best leaders that Exodus have.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a couple of long drives, one of which is very bumpy! They actually go so quickly that you don't really notice them, as there is always something to see along the way. Try to take a long lens (minimum 300mm) - not essential but you will be amazed at the images you can get!

Stephen Foxon

Reviewed September 2015

Cycling the Dalmation Coast

A fun holiday, with fantastic views, beautiful secluded coastal villages, and enjoyable cycling.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling up a long hill on the first morning, everyone making the top to have a fantastic lunch, cooked in local tradition. Then relaxing and getting to know the people in the group, back on the bikes for a downhill ride to a small harbour village. It set the scene for the rest of the holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was polite and helpful, he smiled and joked with the group, but was also aware of our safety whilst cycling and getting on and off the ferries. He was passionate about his country and it's history, a true professional in every sense, thus helping to make it an enjoyable holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect 5star accommodation, the rooms were clean and tidy and adequate for your needs. Some of the hills were quite demanding, so be reasonably fit as it's worth it when you reach the top. Take in the breath taking scenery whilst cycling and ferry hopping, just go with the flow

Sarah Keefe

Reviewed September 2015

Mont Blanc Highlights

One of the best holidays in years, spending time in stunning alpine scenery with a great group of people. Although it took a few hours to hike up to the summits, the effort was worth the huff and puff. At the end of the day, we were welcomed back to the chalet by home-made cake (nothing like a hike to build up an appetite) and a hot tub to ease tired muscles. Well, as for the evening meals, please can you come and cook for our next dinner party, Jane and Colin?

Most Inspirational Moment

Having a tasty French baguette while sitting at the top of the Aiguillette des Houches, looking across at Mont Blanc, thinking this is the most perfect picnic spot in the world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Nick, was knowledgeable, pointing out plants and places of interest. He kept a steady pace for the group and was sensitive to people's different ability levels, especially when it came to going down hill.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you do some hiking beforehand so you can enjoy the walks as much as possible. A good level of fitness is definitely needed.

Bridget Evans

Reviewed September 2015

Mountains & Villages of Corsica - 6 September

The travel arrangements were excellent but the hotel was poor. Although very clean, the rooms were shabby, particularly the bathrooms. The food was uninspiring – it would have been good to have had some local dishes with fresh vegetables and fruit. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and meeting our fellow travellers.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the mountain tops were stunning and just kept coming.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Emily was amazing! She looked after us all really well from start to finish, including setting alarm clocks, train travel and suggestions for our day off to emergency repairs to damaged hiking boots high up in the mountains. A true ambassador for Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were lucky with the weather with most days about 25'c but it can change quickly so wet weather gear is a must.

Caroline Convery

Reviewed September 2015

Slovenia walking

Relaxing and enjoyable walking in Slovenia although would have preferred only one day of walking on the flat around a lake rather than two. Accommodation good but surprised all lunches taken in restaurants and not as a packed lunch.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ridge walk Meeting my fellow walkers - all lovely people

Thoughts on Group Leader

very friendly and pleasant

Eva Cechlovska

Reviewed September 2015

CYCLING in Croatia -MVJ

Trip itself is very good , beautiful scenery, great tour guide – all well organized except misleading in itinerary stating it is ‘moderate’ biking. First days it’s mostly uphill, hills long up to 25 km….moderate ? unless you are well trained it’s a struggle and should be quoted as advanced biking to my opinion.