Most Inspirational Moment
The arrti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River and the varied experiences in Shimla.
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Foothills of the Himalaya
The itinerary was excellent, and thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Anil Kumar, the trip was well executed, and we didn’t miss a thing. He was very organized, calm, professional, and friendly. The tour itself was varied and offered the group the opportunity to experience the culture and local religions. I can highly recommend this tour.
Swedish Lapland Winter Adventure
A brilliant, varied trip in a wilderness area. Loved the talks from Lars on the predator species. Janne and Evelina were excellent, experienced guides. They would give you help if needed but also very encouraging of us just giving things a go. The dog sledding was even better that I was expecting as got to go through the whole process with the dogs before and after the sledding so felt like we were properly involved. And so interesting to meet with Henrick and hear about reindeer herding and the challenges. The added bonus was seeing the Northern Lights!
Most Inspirational Moment
The forest skiing to stay the night in the cabin was my top highlight but the whole trip was brilliant.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Janne was brilliant. He had the right balance of showing us how to do things but also just encouraging us to give it a go. He looked after the group very well, checking how we were feeling, especially as it was very cold. He had lots of interesting information about the tracks we were seeing in the snow, the local environment and the ways of life in the region.
Discover Costa Rica
Glenda is such a great tour guide . She made it an amazing experience we will remember
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing all the wildlife and swimming in the waterfall
Thoughts on Group Leader
Glenda was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate, sociable and happy. I would definitely recommend her. Glenda is such a great tour guide . She made it an amazing experience we will remember
Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka
Excellent route, lots of cycling and less transfer by bus. Guide and support crew were fantastic. The balance of the rides was great in terms of distance and difficulty. The planning of the routes and the environment they went through was well thought out. Couple of the hotels prevented a 10/10. What made the trip was Ruwan the guide. His knowledge, attention to detail and friendly helpful nature was exceptional. His support staff were also excellent and made the whole experience memorable.
Most Inspirational Moment
The guides and support staff made the trip memorable. The guides knowledge of history, culture, wildlife and environment enabled you to get a true understanding of Sri Lanka.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ruwan was exceptional. His organisation, knowledge, time keeping, friendliness, management skills were outstanding. He made the trip come to life and enabled us to immerse ourselves in the culture of the country.
Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka
Good routes, hotels generally v good. Tour guide and support team were excellent. Tipping was a significant added cost to the trip cost
Most Inspirational Moment
Sigiriya, Eliya, and Ahangama. Best hotel was at Tissa. Whale watching was special
Thoughts on Group Leader
Diligent, sociable, knowledge, worked very hard, and under stress at times. Very effective and a joy to be with. Highly recommended.
Unforgettable Experience in Southern India
This was my first time to India and I decided I wanted to start in the south because I heard it was a bit more beginner friendly and I was traveling with my daughter in her late teens for our first time just the two of us. I was blown away by the warm hospitality, the scenery, the food and how well organized this trip was. The itinerary is varied and really includes a bit of everything you need to see in Kerala and Tamil Nadu: verdant tea plantations, historical architecture and incredible access to temples, welcoming and warm connection with local people and guides, spice gardens, wildlife preserves, drifting down the backwaters in a houseboat with your own cook and captain, I still can’t believe we did and saw so much. We ate a huge meal one night with a local family and then toured a village and learned about traditional crafts with another family, we got beach and pool time and watched thunderstorms out over the Arabian Sea as we enjoyed dinner as a group. Just truly an unforgettable experience every step of the way.
Most Inspirational Moment
It's so hard to name just one inspiring moment, but I will say one of the top experiences in mine and my daughter's life is going to the closing ceremony at the Sri Meenakshi temple in Madurai. You cannot bring your phone into the temple, you must remove your shoes, there are many people going there to get blessings and pray, you're just forced to be there present in the moment and take it all in. When the ceremony starts, the air fills with incense and music, the oil lights are burning, the flowers are laid and everyone is so focused on the ritual unfolding before their eyes. Truly one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Then, the next day, the group goes back to see the temple during the day time and when we were there an actual elephant came walking through!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Biju, is truly one of the best guides in the world, if not one of the best human beings in the world. He was warm and genuinely welcoming to everyone in our group and all the local people we came in contact with really loved him too. He was knowledgeable on every subject that we discussed and I watched him tend to everyone, whether they had dietary requirements or other needs. Biju is what made this trip go from excellent to unforgettable in every way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would really recommend that you try to do as many of the optional excursions as you can as they each offer a unique way of experiencing southern India and Kerala or Tamil Nadu and they are all so varied. I would also recommend that if your guide offers to take you to a local place to eat, go there and try all the things they suggest, you cannot go wrong with the food in Kerala, it is sooo good!
Walking the Island of Madeira
The guide was stellar, the small group (7) was fantastic, the variety of walks was very pleasing, and the hotels were very nice.
Most Inspirational Moment
Paulo the guide was great. And I really liked the second hike.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paulo was fantastic in every way!
Amazing Amalfi
Walking the Amalfi Coast was my second trip with Exodus. What an amazing part of Italy. Lots of stairs on first few days. Thankfully we had good weather despite the time of year. Beautiful hikes and great scenery on most of our days.
Food was meant to be a highlight of the trip but we were told on arrival that the kitchen was closed in the hotel so we had to eat dinner at a local restaurant. The food was reasonable at the restaurant but very few vegetables or greens served.
However one evening we had a barbecue at the hotel that was very good. It was an additional cost though.
The company was great and lots of friends were made.
Our guide accompanied us on most dinners
Most Inspirational Moment
Pompei and Vesuvius!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was very charming in his own way but did not re assure us well on what to expect or how to be prepared better. The climb to Vesuvius was extremely cold and we were not guided on what to bring to stay warm. I think a few us caught a cold from this. Also he would always stay with the front walkers on the hike rather then the slower more cautious ones who may have needed more support. Overall a good leader but not brilliant. More attention to detail needed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Great location but be ready for steep hikes so be prepared. Strongly recommend this trip but make sure you read trip notes well
Finland Family Winter Adventure
Good end to end experience from flights, transfer from airport and the trip itself. Our guide was really great too who looked after us, kept us safe, made us very welcome and was fun and informative
Most Inspirational Moment
The location of Oulanka base camp in the forest was just magical in the snow with plenty of opportunities to trek in the forest.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Joonas was really great, he looked after us in all respects, made us very welcome and was fun and informative. He really helped make the trip special.
Fabulous adventure.
I recently returned from the trip- December 2025. Everything about the trip was terrific. Wonderful scenery, great places to stay, interesting towns and cities to visit and a terrific guide. I enjoyed every minute.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing a tiger print on the path!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Santos was excellent. He attended to our every need. Adjusted the walks to suit the different levels in our group. He took us to some great places such as a local person's house for tea or the brick making on the side of the road. Nothing was too much for him. And he is fun!
Advice for Potential Travellers
A good idea to take your own leech socks as we encountered leeches on a couple of days- yuck! Also a bottle of gin or whisky if you like sitting round the fire in the evening having a drink with others. You can't get it easily in India though Santos will get beer for you.