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Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise

It was very professionally run and we were looked after so well by the excellent guide Andrew. The whole format worked well and it was a brilliant holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

The valley of the kings, and in particular the SETI tomb which was an extra but was well worth the money as it was virtually empy whilst all the other tombs were heaving with tourists.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrew was fantastic and a font of knowledge about the Egyptian culture and history of the area. He was always keen to impart his knowledge and he made the whole experience superb.

Hidden Vietnam: Sapa & Beyond

What a brilliant trip, great itinerary, well managed and the tour guide Thuong was excellent. Also group size was good and we gelled well as a team. Loved it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Home stay was fabulous, Cat Ba island and the boat trip and kayaking in an area where virtually no-one else was there. We also saw the Golden Langurs, what a treat!

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was amazing, so professional, helpful and good at interpreting the group and what we wanted, both individually and collectively. Once she got to know us she was even better! Super good.

Unforgettable trip along the Annapurnas!

This trip was unforgettable! Many people choose to do the Annapurna Circuit on their own and they mainly follow the Jeep track, which didn’t appeal to us. We were so happy and grateful that we decided to go with Exodus – we had the best guides! Sukman and his assistant guides Dipendra and Lakpa Sherpa were fantastic.

We had knock knock tea in the mornings – loved that part, and followed a mix of alternate trails (that weren’t well known) with certain sections along the main Jeep track. On those quieter trails, we rarely encountered other trekkers and definitely no other tour groups. We did pass herds of goats and met local people. We only saw other people along the main jeep track.

Two days before reaching Thorong La Pass, we had heavy snow. Thanks to Sukman’s expertise, he made the difficult decision to backtrack immediately. Many trekkers without guides, or those who chose to wait out the storm, ended up stranded at high camp and had to be rescued. We were fortunate to make it safely off the mountain in time, though it meant rerouting the second half of our trip. Even with the detour – we thoroughly this trip thanks to the amazing team. The porters were also incredible companions. Without them, carrying all of our belongings for three weeks would have been tough!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 1 was super memorable - we crossed suspension bridges, passing rivers and waterfalls, over rice paddies and hiked up and down many steps through villages. What an intro to what was ahead! One of the most inspiring days for me was Day 7 - starting from Upper Pisang, our Teahouse view was of Annapurna II! We made our way to Ngawal. This day definitely gave us a taste of a continuous climb up as we were just days before the high pass, the views were stunning and it just got better and better as the day unfolded. You look back thinking, I can't believe we came from all the way down *there*.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sukman was exceptionally caring, kind, and patient throughout the trek. He led from the back, ensuring that everyone in the group was well taken care of. Our safety was his top priority. Sukman’s knowledge of the mountains and local life & culture was very inspiring. We would 100% travel with him again in the future!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be mindful of what you pack, and keep your KITBAG weight within the 10kilo limit. You travel with local human porters, who work incredibly hard -something many people don’t fully appreciate. Overpacking can be quite selfish. If you forget something, don’t worry—you’ll still find supplies along the route - For example, in Chame and Manang. We were able to pick up our YakTrax right before Yak Kharka. High altitude is no joke, so having a comfort item can make a big difference. Just remember, keep your load within the weight limits.

Active Galapagos: Trails & Marine Life

An excellent knowledgeable and personable guide, and a wide range of island experiences and opportunities to see all the different animals and birds. The hotels could go up a notch.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the animals and birds at close quarters, climbing the volcano and snorkelling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was incredibly knowledgeable about nature, wildlife and the geography of the Islands. Personable and helpful, carrying bags etc.

A fabulous trip!

This was an amazing trip. We packed a lot in to 2wks. Cities, mosques, kasbahs, medinas, countryside, desert camping (including camels!), mountain villages, hikes, a fishing port. Oh, and some shopping! There were some long travel days, but they didn’t feel long… the bus was comfortable (and our driver Hassan was excellent!), with frequent stops for sights / loo breaks. Also, the scenery was interesting. Our guide Mohamed was superb, one of the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve been lucky with Exodus to always have excellent guides, so the standard is high). One example… We had an unexpected issue with the bus on about day 3 which wasn’t fixable locally, and we all assumed the itinerary for that day might need to change, or at least that we’d be delayed for a while. But thanks to Mohamed’s organisational skills, enough taxis turned up within 20mins to take us all on to our next scheduled stop, with Mohamed following once he’d sorted a replacement bus.

Most Inspirational Moment

Several... mainly in the countryside, desert and mountains. I particularly enjoyed being in the Sahara with the Berber guides playing music (and encouraging us to dance!) around the campfire. Also, the lunch in a village near Skoura. The family who hosted us were utterly charming and welcoming. The hammam in the High Atlas was also a highlight, with two lovely ladies looking after us well.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mohamed was superb as mentioned above. He was approachable, patient, calm, quietly getting on with things. Friendly and easy to be around. He was clearly liked and respected by the various local guides we met, and the people we stayed with or visited in the desert and mountains.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book this trip, you won't regret it! I've read others who've had delays at the airport, we had no trouble at all, it was quick and easy to get through (it's probably improved in recent years). There's no form to complete for a visa, just a few questions at passport control (flight number / hotel details / occupation). Money wise, the exchange rate is slightly worse at the airport than in town. Cashpoints are more expensive in Marrakech than elsewhere (in my experience). If you like buying souvenirs, pack an extra bag for your trip home!

Poor Cycling Experience Coast to Coast

This was more of Bus Tour with a small amount of cycling added on on very busy roads
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Most Inspirational Moment

Wild life and Trocadero

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberto who was excellent given his limited support

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was a full tour and was under resourced. They group shoud have had a back rider for safety reasons. 80% of the accomodation was below basic and about 50% had no hot water. . .

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Reply from Exodus

We’d like to thank Suzanne for sharing her thoughts and for travelling with Exodus. We’re truly sorry that this departure didn’t deliver the experience she expected.
The Coast to Coast itinerary remains the same one so many of our customers have loved, and we’re committed to ensuring it delivers the adventure and enjoyment they expect. Recent feedback—including Suzanne’s—has highlighted areas where we need to do better, and we’ve already taken steps to improve resourcing and logistics so future departures run more smoothly.
We’re equally concerned by the accommodation points she raised, particularly hot‑water reliability. Though this is sometimes unavoidable in rural Costa Rica, we’re auditing the properties used on this tour with our local partners to make sure stays meet our minimum standards.
We’re pleased the wildlife—especially in Tortuguero—and Roberto’s leadership were highlights, and we’ll pass on her praise. Thank you again to Suzanne for her honest review; it helps us improve and keep this much‑loved itinerary delivering the quality our customers deserve.
The Exodus Team

Best of Cape Town and the Garden Route

The tour was very well organised with a wide range of enjoyable activities. Our guide was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Amakhala game reserve - superb guide and lots of wildlife to see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Petro made this tour fantastic. Her organisation and knowledge were second to none. She is obviously well known and liked by many of the restauranteurs and hoteliers along the route. She was able to re-arrange the published route in small ways at times, to take advantage of weather conditions or to ensure we had extra time in certain places. We were celebrating an anniversary and she went to some trouble to make it very special for us. I cannot praise her abilities highly enough.

Best of Cape Town and the Garden Route

Petro Petorius was absolutely excellent as a guide, she made sure the trip ran smoothly and adapted to the group really well. The trip really did show the highlights of South Africa and the safari experience was brilliant

Most Inspirational Moment

Safari was amazing - Amakala was brilliant, Marten was an excellent ranger and so knowledgeable Loved the day in Stellenbosch - wine tasting at the vineyards was great Blackheath Lodge in Cape Town was a lovely hotel

Thoughts on Group Leader

Petro was exceptional - I have done lots of group tours and she is the best leader I have come across. Positive and engaging, full of knowledge which she happily shared and ran things so smoothly She organised dinners for the evenings when we had free time using local restaurants she knows - all were great. Her communication was clear and we always knew the plans for the day ahead. Honestly I cannot praise her highly enough - she is a total star and a real asset!

Walking in North Cyprus

Our guide, Gizer, was wonderful with so much knowledge. We feel that we made so many friends on holiday. The walking and sightseeing was fantastic

Most Inspirational Moment

Our guide, driver, and the rest of the group. Visiting the roman city of Salamis and Famagusta. The wonderful food and drink. Swimming in the Mediterraean Sea. The comfortable hotel with friendly staff. The wonderful scenery with mountains, pine forests and coastline. Dining out together as a group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gizer was so friendly and he always had a smile. He has an ability to provide so much information without notes.

Discover Costa Rica

Our guide was absolutely brilliant… very informative trip with loads of wildlife and excellent accommodation

Most Inspirational Moment

Wildlife.. sloths iguanas lizards toucans macaws hummingbirds and the resplendent quetzals

Thoughts on Group Leader

Glenda was quite simply the best guide I have ever had… efficient informative caring humorous diligent and intelligent… she went to great lengths to ensure that everyone had a great time… I will recommend not only this trip but also Glenda as leader to friends and family