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4.7 out of 5

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Probably the best small group tour I have been on

An excellent and varied tour with many highlights. We missed out on visiting Battambang because of border disputes but this was probably to our benefit as we had extra days in Phnom Penh and Siem Riep so we had less travelling and moving hotels and gained a lovely cycle ride round Silk Island in Phnom Penh so we didn’t miss out on anything. The pace was comfortable with quite moments but no boredom. The group was lovely, the leader excellent, the restaurants also excellent, such a variety of delicious food, beautifully presented at extremely reasonable prices (helped by a good exchange rate with the US$ but would still ahve been reasonable). The only improvement would have been the inclusion of some of the optional extras which were all excellent. I would have also been good to visit the Landmine museum and the Phnom Kulen mountains. I would say that countryside was what was most missing from this tour, we had glimpses on the day near Kampot and on Silk island but a visit to a National Park would have provided another level of contrast to those already on the tour. It would be good to provide an extension in Siem Riep to include a third day at the temples, the Landmine Museum, the floating villages and the Phnom Kulen mountains.

Most Inspirational Moment

Difficult to say, maybe the island, maybe sunrise at Angkor Wat, maybe the palace in Phnom Penh. The tour was so varied and so good it is difficult to choose what was best.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Chan Ly, was excellent. He paced the tour well to make sure we arrived at every location at the best time to get the best light for photos and to cope with the mid day heat. He also took us to some wonderful restaurants every night and was knowledgeable and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Allow yourselves extra days both in Phnom Penh and Siem Riep but especially in Siem Riep so you can make use of the third day on your temple pass. Also don't miss the optional sunrise at Angkor Wat, visit to the villages on the Lake near Siem Riep and the dinner show, all were excellent. The free to visit Siem Riep Botanical Garden was also lovely and only a short tuktuk ride from the hotel. Also if you don't like mountain bikes send details in advance of the type of bike you would like.

The Ultimate Scenic Road Trip!

This entire trip was a fantastic experience. From seeing one of the best cities in the world, to seeing the changing vegetation, wildness and wildlife, its understandable to why this is such a sought after area to see in South Africa.

Most Inspirational Moment

The best was definitely the meerkat safari. Waking up at 5am may not be for everyone, but getting to see and visit the wonderful meerkat family after a coffee and rusk with an incredible sunrise was a bucket list experience for the books!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Malik was absolutely fantastic. He really delivered world-class service and showed how Exodus go above and beyond for their customers. He was also extremely quick thinking, thoughtful and always made sure the bus was laughing.

South East Asia. Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

Many thanks. What a wonderful trip. Had a fabulous time & enjoyed every minute. Guides were brilliant. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

Most Inspirational Moment

Banteay Srei temple in Cambodia. Small but beautifully formed. The food was marvelous including deep fried insects and of course the home stay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

All group leaders could not be faulted. Ha in Vietnam, Southeavy in Cambodia & Elle in Thailand (if only for a day but did wave me off5.30M. They were all brilliant , informative & friendly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy. Take it all in, sights, background and everything Take advantage of street food tours. Fabulous.

Gorgeous!

Fantastic food, gorgeous landscapes and, an overall, good time. The gite and desert camp were my favourites to wake up in.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunset in the Sahara.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Youssef was brilliant. Knowledgable, approachable and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring warmer layers to sleep in in January as the temp can really drop especially in the mountains.

Oman Odyssey

We really enjoyed the dramatic contrast in Oman’s geography, which almost seemed to change at every corner, from its rugged limestone peaks, rocky canyons and refreshing wadis, extensive sand dunes through to the sub-tropical coastal plains.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunset over the golden dunes near to the Arabian Nights Resort and star gazing in the Empty Quarter.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Qais was very experienced and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Oman. The drivers all spoke good English, and were very friendly, helpful and caring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It got quite cold at night (low single figures) in the mountains and on the final night of camping in the desert, so recommend cold weather clothing. The trip notes state that there are no washing or toilet facilities whilst camping, but on the first two nights a toilet tent with sit chemical toilet was provided. On the last night, in the Empty Quarter, there were showers (cold!) and a toilet block. Food throughout the trip was tasty, and portions were large, and cheap. We often shared meals between two people, with a meal costing under 3OMR.

Oman Desert Odyssey

Our trip to Oman was unforgettable. With no preconceived expectations, we were amazed by its dramatic mountains, deep canyons, lush wadis, vast deserts, and beautiful coastline. It’s a remarkably safe country, and most people speak enough English to make travelling easy.
We had a few memorable moments, including our tent collapsing at both the beach and the wadi camps due to strong winds. We also witnessed a blue‑green algae bloom that created glowing phosphorescence in the sea, though it sadly left thousands of dead fish along the shore — not the best beach for swimming.
Driving through the desert and exploring the dunes was a highlight, and our desert hotel felt especially luxurious after a night of beach camping.
Overall, experiencing Oman’s diversity and natural beauty was truly special.

Most Inspirational Moment

The endless deserts and wide, dry plains were breathtaking, as were the stunning mosques — especially the one in Muscat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was knowledgeable, though at times seemed a little tired and less enthusiastic than some of our previous leaders. The 4x4 drivers, however, were very engaging and happily answered most of our questions along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It gets very cold in the mountains, and the mountain hotel isn’t really set up for winter as it’s mainly a summer property. The desert can also drop below freezing at night, so follow Exodus’ advice and pack warm clothing. I took a duvet coat and even slept in it while camping. Expect the unexpected — the unpredictability of both the trip and the country is part of what makes it so enjoyable.

A trip with such variation in environment; deserts, mountains, beaches, wadis...

I was lucky enough to join this trip as an Exodus staff member, and enjoyed very minute! There were areas where other tourists were few and far between, and whilst I was prepared for beautiful deserts, the mountains were stunning. We were able to eat amazing meals for less than £2, and camping under the stars was unreal.

Most Inspirational Moment

The gorgeous desert resort set right in the dunes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Qais was a very experienced leader with a wealth of knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Both the deserts and mountains can get pretty cold at night (I travelled in January).

Too rushed.

The idea is sound – visiting four parks maximises the chance of seeing a good variety of wildlife.
However the trip notes seriously under state the terrible condition of the roads and therefore the time it takes to make the transfers. We spent more time on the road between parks than we did on game drives.
The driving is terrifying.
The whole trip felt rushed, as soon as we arrived at a park we were hurried into a meal and then straight out in the vehicle again. There was no time to relax or make use of the facilities in the lodges (which were lovely.)
The behaviour of the guides in the parks was shocking to me. There is a 5 vehicles per animal rule but whenever there was a big cat there were a crowd of 30 or more, all jostling for position and hounding the animals if they moved off. At one point I thought they had run over a chetah. Our driver also broke the no driving off road and no speeding rules. I felt ashamed to be part of it.

Most Inspirational Moment

We were present when a solo lioness challenged a leopard in a tree and stole her kill.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was very knowledgeable but didn't offer up much information without being asked. His driving was frightening.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think very carefully about this one. And if you have any back problems or issues with motion sickness do not do it.

Dream-like trip totally incredible!

This has been an amazing trip, can’t recommend it enough, especially if this is your first trip to India, it’s a great introduction to get your bearings. Our trip was nine days and we covered a large geographical area in a relatively short space of time to see the sights in Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthamborne, Agra and Varanasi. To do this we travelled in a private minibus which was really comfortable and also took the public train to Varanasi and Delhi, the train was also really comfortable, spacious and clean , we also had a couple of small boat trips along the Ganges which were really special, so there was a good mix of transport it wasn’t all minibus. The sights you see on this trip are stunning, and there are just so many to see. This is a busy trip but that’s the beauty of it, you will get to see so much. The hotels we stayed in were of varying standards but mostly very good: Jaipur, Agra, Ranthamborne and Varanasi Hotels were all great and the breakfasts and evening meals in those hotels were really very good indeed. We were taken to some fabulous restaurants to eat in the evenings and the food everywhere we went was delicious and we didn’t worry about what we were eating as every place we ate at had been vetted by our excellent tour guide leader. The group we travelled with were so much fun, we all became good friends by the end.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Taj Mahal was impressive, it really is as beautiful as it looks in pictures but is so iconic you can't believe you are there! The chance to cook an Indian meal with a family was really special, the couple were so warm and welcoming and we made great food that we all got to eat together after. The visit to a Hindu Temple to watch a devotional ceremony was so uplifting and will stay with me forever. My favourite place was Varanasi, there is such a great buzz of energy here, watching the world go by on the Ganges was extra special.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Have to say a great big thank you to our Group Leader Manu who was absolutely excellent at his job. He took great care of us all on this trip. He was always warm, friendly, approachable, happy to answer any questions and help with anything at all during the trip. He was great at keeping us all together and getting us everywhere in good time, which everyone appreciated and he really listened well to meet the needs of the group. Communication was excellent, we were always told what was happening and what to expect next and how to prepare for things we were going to do in advance.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I felt totally safe on this trip, and really well looked after, the group tour makes sightseeing so much easier, especially when trying to do shopping or visiting really busy places. I would definitely travel again with exodus, and after seeing many solo travellers in our group, I would have no problem travelling solo with exodus either.

Best week ever

You have to try it! I loved the cosy wooden chalet nested in snowy landscapes, trying new activities with the group and by myself, the tasty salmon soup, sitting by the fireplace in the evening, and the variety of optional activities – especially the ice swimming/sauna experience and the Riisitunturi snowshoeing day. Out of this world!

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on a frozen lake at night and being lucky enough to witness the Northern lights crossing the sky. Walking in the forest and enjoying the silence, just hearing the crisp sound of snow under my feet.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Joonas was the best. Super friendly and approachable, very helpful to explain the snowshoeing and cross country skiing techniques and to book optional activities, very knowledgeable about the area and its fauna (was always looking for animal tracks!).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go for it, you won't regret it. It's all it promises and more. Full of nice surprises as well, I won't say more!