Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Andrew Crocombe
Reviewed December 2024
November trip
A great blend of fun and nature in amazing scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Many. Experiencing humming birds buzzing past our heads. Seeing dolphins on our sea trip. Zip lines. Watching monkeys swing from tree to tree. Beautifully coloured birds.....
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely excellent, identifying all the birds and animals we saw, amazing knowledge. He also provided lots of extra little visits en route
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't go in November, we had incessant rain for much of our time (but still had a great time). ideally go after Christmas. In any event take an umbrella, it was down as optional but I would make it essential.
Nigel Eaton
Reviewed December 2024
Wild Sri Lanka
This is a well planned and managed tour. We liked having the two days at the coast either side of the five days inland. Our tour guide Lucky was very good and it was very useful having Dineth, the naturalist, with us to help find and identify wildlife. The bus was very spacious and the hotels good. We didn’t see whales and leopards and, if that is a must for you, then this is not the right trip. However, if you enjoy wildlife generally then this is an excellent choice. The countryside is very beautiful and interesting, and the walks and game drives enjoyable. We saw lots of different birds and a good selection of mammals and reptiles.
shaelene Chapman
Reviewed December 2024
INCREDIBLE TREK!
This was, without a doubt, the best trek I’ve ever done! Starting with two days in Cusco, a city that’s not only beautiful but full of history and culture – I loved having the time to explore, and our guide offered fantastic recommendations for delicious Peruvian meals.
The Inca Trail itself was incredible. Every day brought stunning views, and there were soo many Inca ruins along the way! Day 2 (Dead Womans Pass) was definitely a challenge but so rewarding once reaching the top!
I was surprised by the quality of the camping, it was far better than expected. And the food – wow! The chefs prepared three-course meals that were absolutely delicious, and on the final night, we were treated to fresh-baked cake and mulled wine to celebrate – it exceeded all my expectations!
Overall, the trip was perfectly planned from start to finish. An unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit Machu Picchu!
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking up to the Sun Gate!
Thoughts on Group Leader
AMAZING! Holger was such an incredible guide – he truly made the experience unforgettable. His knowledge of the Inca Trail, the history, and the surrounding landscapes was exceptional, and he shared fascinating insights that brought the entire trek to life. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he also had a fantastic sense of humor that kept the group energized and in high spirits throughout the trek. He was always patient, making sure everyone was comfortable and at their own pace, and his personable nature made it easy to connect with him. Holger went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best possible experience, making him the perfect leader for this adventure.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely rent the trekking poles!
Janice Holmes
Reviewed December 2024
Everyday a wonderful treat
Fabulous mixture of nature, animals, birds, scenery dotted with adventure
Most Inspirational Moment
Coming up close with all aspects of nature
Thoughts on Group Leader
Armando was a wonderful group leader. He was funny, kind and considerate. His knowledge about all aspects of nature was amazing and had a great way in explaining. He was a fab leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip was a treat every day. Such a variety. Regardless of the weather Costa Rica has a lot to offer.
Laurie Dunk
Reviewed December 2024
Patagonia Highlights - Recommended
We had a great experience in Patagonia.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at the base of Torres del Paine - thanks to J.P. our guide!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Luciano was great. Very knowledgeable and he always had a solutions to unexpected issues, such as several of our group removed from our flight from Ushuaia. He also had many great suggestions for activities.
Bethan Evans
Reviewed December 2024
Windy but wonderful
Amazing scenery, good food and wine (at very reasonable prices) and I laughed every day. The group was the usual Exodus mix of interesting, well-travelled people who love cycling. The long straight roads in strong winds were a challenge – even on e-bikes, but I thoroughly enjoyed the climbs (apart from one on what I think was the hottest day and trying to conserve my battery) and the downhills were very enjoyable, especially down to Barrydale with dramatic storm clouds on the horizon. Passing an ostrich was also a highlight for me. We didn’t race – it was static in a field.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were a few: Fransshoek Pass most definitely, both the climb and the long, winding downhill; the last day from Simonstown back to Capetown was wonderful and I really didn't want it to end; the coffee stop at a pretty village called Elim (the lady who served us was lovely) and watching the Wales v S Africa rugby match in a bar in Hermanus, even though Wales lost. Everybody was very kind and so very involved. I will also always remember the wise but sad words of Craig, our bus guide on Robben Island.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter stepped in at the last minute and I loved his attitude, humour and knowledge of history, language, books etc. Both he and Ende were wonderful company and made the trip for me.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Unless you're very fit, go for an e-bike. Not so much for the hills but to battle those incredible headwinds. I read a few novels based in S Africa and written by South Africans beforehand and on the way, which really intensified the South African experience for me. They varied from the light and amusing Tannie Maria novels by Sally Andrew (based in the Karoo) to the much darker Life and Times of Michael K by J.M Coetzee. I bought some trinkets (Christmas decorations, small animals from recycled materials etc) from street-sellers from Zimbabwe and Malawi on the way (they really need the money) and now wish I'd bought more. Oh, and look out for passing snakes - beautiful creatures.
Andrew Longden
Reviewed December 2024
A superb trip - an Exodus classic
A very comprehensive tour of the Galapagos, staying on all four of the populated islands. We saw a great deal of wildlife both in and out of the water. The snorkelling was superb – a vast number of fish, turtles and sharks. The land based activities were also fascinating, whether exploring volcanic landscapes or conservation centres. The pace was perfect, with a little time to explore the generally superb local restaurants. As you might expect, seafood is excellent, plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Surprisingly the islands have a few microbreweries producing exceptional ales!! The hotels were all comfortable and very friendly – we had one night in an exceptionally noisy room but our guide arranged to move us the following day, so not a big issue. The boat transfers and trips were exclusive to our group and of a very high standard – particularly on the last full day.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably swimming with playful sea lions, but the entire trip was energising and memorable. Not to be ignored, the tour of Quito was also interesting, and our group were able to extend our local tour by paying the bus driver a few dollars to drive us to local points of interest.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Iva was calm, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The logistics of the trip worked flawlessly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will snorkel most days, so consider taking your own mask if, like me, you need corrective optical glass (it makes a huge difference if you normally wear glasses). An underwater camera would also be useful. The hire of good quality snorkel gear is included, and it is possible to pay a modest charge for a wetsuit - I didn’t, and I wasn’t cold, but you are in the water for up to an hour at a time. We broke our outward journey with a stopover in Madrid, which is something we’d thoroughly recommend as it is a very long journey. Tight flight connections increases the risk of baggage being mislaid - luckily ours went missing on the way home but were delivered home within 3 days. We got a very good deal on business class flights which are worth considering as each main leg is 11 hours overnight.
Patricia Jane Dennison
Reviewed December 2024
Don’t understand the question.
We had a wonderful time, despite some altitude sickness and lots of driving.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved meeting the local people at our Lake Titicaca homestay.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leo was a very good guide and took care of us well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be sure you understand how much driving there is.
Karen McGowan
Reviewed December 2024
Stunning scenery
Corsica was more mountainous and greener than expected. A good range of walks. Not too challenging for regular hill walkers and we considered it well pitched as moderate. The hotel is basic but functional and the dinners were very tasty. Enjoyed using trains to get to the start of most of our walks.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tom was well informed, calm, encouraging and good at keeping the group together, particularly when we had different walking paces within the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take good walking shoes/boots, a waterproof jacket/rain poncho and a jar of chutney/mustard to spice up the filled baguettes for the packed lunches.
Lawrence Mastin
Reviewed December 2024
Great trip to a fascinating country
From sand dunes to rock piles to boat trips to game safaris, there is so much to see in Namibia, albeit separated by several hours of less interesting drives through desert scrub. But this trip managed to make it all interesting, splitting the longer drives up with short stops. The converted truck/bus (“Gogga”) was comfortable enough, even though the AC had problems coping with the 35°C + heat. Accommodations were good, and vegetarians were accommodated well enough.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing the dunes just after dawn.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shane was a great leader - organized, efficient, friendly, funny. He is also a great driver with apparently unlimited tamina, coping with hours of driving on bumpy dirt roads.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The long hours bumping along on dirt roads can be gruelling, even for passengers. Add in some early morning starts, and it can be a tiring trip for us old fogeys.
