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4.7 out of 5

Laura Weltman

Reviewed May 2024

My Amalfi Coast Trip

Overall it was phenomenal, the perfect time of year and amazing hikes. The Hotel Due Torri was a wonderful spot with incredible people working there. However, I personally thought the food was not good and had asked for a gluten free diet but was not given one. Most of the issues I had were the fault of Exodus not the leader or anything else. The other HUGE problem was the disparity of the athletic ability of the group, as a result of this, on the day of the Path of the Gods, we were hours late and this prevented us from truly enjoying the hike and missing out on the events we had not time for. There needs to be TWO leaders and an assessment of the pariticipants. While I loved our leader Roberta, her solution to this problem was to force those of us who were more athletic to the end of the pack! At one point she said my energy was bothering those who were slow and there was no regard for those of us who wanted to move ahead. The focus was always on the needs of those who were struggling as opposed to those of us who met the criteria set by Exodus in order to comfortably hike the designated paths. This was incredibly frustrating! Those of us who met the criteria for the trip were punished and those who did not were accomodated over and over again. The other issue I had was the lack of transportation options provided to and from the airport. While the trip says transfers are included this is not really the case. I was told to wait five hours in the Naples airport for my free transfer! This was my first day in Italy and there was no way I was waiting in an airport, it cost me 160 euros to get to the hotel. Then on the way back, again no accomodations were made despite multiple emails prior to my trip asking for the transfer. I asked for reimbursement at a minimum for the 70 Euros it cost me to get to my hotel but that was refused.

I think for the most part Exodus does a good job of arranging these trips but greater efforts must be made to ensure the athletic level is compatiable and transfers fro everyone are provided.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many! The Path of the Gods, the hike to the top of the other mountain, the leader, Stephano, on the Mt. Vesuvius hike was incredible in his knowledge and his willingness to move the group along and not dawdle and waste time. The town of Bomerano and the lovely room I stayed in were really wonderful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roberta was great, I am not sure she was able to change things to accomodate everyone but I feel like something should have been figure out.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you find out about the transfers and the compatiability of your fellow travelers!

Suggestions

I would definitely go with Exodus again but I will get something in writing that they will provide the transfers that are reasonable given my arrival and departure times and also that I am on a trip with people of the same skills.

Jan Abbott

Reviewed May 2024

Only 3 walks throughout the week

The trip was well organised and each of the three places we stayed were fascinating

Most Inspirational Moment

Wandering the little alleys of Matera and enjoying the wonderful food of the region

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ioana was wonderful in all aspects

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are leisurely but interesting.

Suggestions

The farmhouse near Ostuni was amazing. The other two hotels were different to those advertised. In Alberobello my husband and I were in an apartment 5 minute walk away from the hotel; in Matera the hotel was much more like a conference hotel; it had no character and the staff were not too friendly.

Sarah Chalmers

Reviewed May 2024

Brilliant trip

The trip was absolutely wonderful. Julian Perry is so enthusiastic and so so knowledgeable about the wildlife and flowers of the Rodopi mountains it is impossible not to have a great great holiday. The hotel is comfy and the food is delicious and Mari and her team can’t do enough to make sure you enjoy your stay.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it! The scenery and the wildlife are out of this world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Julian Perry is just brilliant, not just knowledgeable about the wildlife and the Rodopi mountains but is so interesting. He was also calm and caring when some of the group had problems with their flights. But best of all is his love & enthusiasm for the wildlife and people of the Rodopi just shines out

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a warm jacket if travelling in May it was unusually chilly!

Suggestions

Best trip am planning on going back next year

Michael Poulter

Reviewed May 2024

Cycling in Albania

Excellent

Most Inspirational Moment

The final climb

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

A great trip

Suggestions

Albania is definitely worth a visit.

Joe Figueiredo

Reviewed May 2024

A wonderful trip from beginning to end!

I had a brilliant experience walking and wine tasting in Tuscany, led by our fantastic guide, Jordan. This trip has a good balance of picturesque walks, wine tasting and city days and offers a great introduction to one of Italy’s most beautiful and historic regions. Our itinerary ran seamlessly and there was never a moment where I felt it was too full-on, as we were given plenty of free time between activities. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat!

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Florence - a city steeped in history and culture!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic - Jordan went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Plan ahead for the free day. There are activities you can book through the hotel but availability can be limited.

Suggestions

Take a multi-plug adapter as there aren't many sockets in the hotel rooms.

lucy green

Reviewed May 2024

Trip of a lifetime

Costa Rica Adventure truly lived up to my bucket list expectations, from zip-lining in the cloud forest to staying in an eco lodge in the middle of the rainforest, we were immersed in a paradise of wildlife.

Most Inspirational Moment

My personal highlight was a sunset cruise along the coast of Carillo with a pod of dolphins swimming in the bow of the boat. We were also lucky enough to see multiple families of sloth at our farm to table culinary tour at an organic farm.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We were so lucky to have the lovely Glenda as our tour leader. I learned so much from her about Costa Rica's unique biodiversity. Glenda's knowledge of Costa Rica and her ability to spot wildlife was incredible, her enthusiasm about her Courtney was fantastic and she was great fun, making us laugh everyday. She made sure the tour was extremely well organised and everyone had a great time!

Advice for Potential Travellers

A good camera is worth bringing as the wildlife spotting opportunities are endless! would recommend bringing plenty of insect/mosquito repellent, quick dry clothing and a higher SPF sunscreen than you'd usually use.

Katherine Dellow

Reviewed May 2024

Amazing Experience

Well organised and planned trip. Group size was only 7 but the smaller group was better. Scenery and sights were fantastic. Our guide had very good knowledge and took us to great restaurants.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro Jimenez, was brilliant. He was extremely knowledgeable, passionate about travelling, good fun and looked after us so well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Switch off from everything & enjoy every moment. Listen to the advice your guide gives you on what to wear to work with the weather conditions. Always good to have a second pair of shoes or boots. Blister prevention is key.

Alexandrina D

Reviewed May 2024

Enchanting Puglia

A most charming part of Italy, well worth exploring by bike. Passing through picturesque villages and ancient towns laden with history, every place has something unique to offer. Architecturally impressive churches, cathedrals and basilicas dominate the landscape. The cuisine is delicious and there is plenty of culinary variety to satisfy any preference. The accommodation was good and very good throughout the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Most inspiring places were Matera, Alberobello and Lecce.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tour leader Claudio was attentive, organised and looked after the group well. At the end of each day, he offered suggestions for places to have dinner at and a summary of the following day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Having been on several 'medium' rated cycling holidays with Exodus, i would say this trip is on the lower end of 'medium'.

Suggestions

Perhaps earlier starts, i.e. 8-8.30 rather than 9-9.30, would be better suited to allow for additional time to explore the towns in the evenings.

Sarah Campbell

Reviewed May 2024

Highlights and Lowlights

I unfortunately had to join this trip last minute due to my previous trip being cancelled with a different operator. It was the best available alternative but meant I missed out of Mount Fuji which I really wanted to see. I ended up leaving the group at Kyoto to include a trip to Fuji san and caught up with them in Osaka.

Most Inspirational Moment

Nikko was beautiful .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hitomi was amazing. She couldn’t have been more helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t be scared to do your own thing. Japan was much easier to navigate than I thought and Hitomi was so helpful in answering any questions I had.

Suggestions

Hopefully you have a better group dynamic than we did but this is not Exodus or Hitomi’s fault. It was down to one individual.

Alex Sacharoff

Reviewed May 2024

Wonderful biking adventure on the Amalfi Coast

8 bikers and our wonderful guide Sara enjoyed a beautiful week visiting the Cilento National Park and Amalfi Coast.

Most Inspirational Moment

All our riders completed the five days of biking covering more than 240 km of undulating terrain and with vertical climbs totaling over 4000 meters. None of us needed to use the support van at any time during the rides.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who provided us with much local knowledge and insights. She made sure that all riders were doing well and staying safe along the challenging route. Sara also provided us with optional walking tours in addition to the standard itinerary. Sara showed genuine enthusiasm for her work.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As others have stated, it would be very helpful to try to prepare on some hills. The electric bike may be a consideration to take a little of the edge off the longer climbs.

Suggestions

My fellow travelers were a great group to travel with and got along very well with each other and were very supportive. I cannot thank them enough for their comradery.

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