Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Iain Haigh
Reviewed March 2017
IndoChina cycle ride
A fantastic experience and we really enjoyed every moment. The organisation and back up were exceptional and all the people who supported us were first class in every aspect.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the people in particular the children smiling and being so welcoming along the whole route.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leader was always taking our safety and well being as the number one priority.
He also made it a totally enjoyable and fun holiday. The group dynamics worked so well because the leader included everybody in all aspects and ensured everyone enjoyed their time. He always explained what was happening so nobody was left unsure as to what was happening. Above all Chai was the nicest guy you could ever meet.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The only advice I could give is you can travel light as you don't need lots of clothes etc.
Yvonne Price
Reviewed February 2017
Fantastic Trip
This was the first time I have travelled with Exodus and I was very impressed. I have travelled with other small-group adventure companies in the past, but I have to say for smooth, efficient organization, quality of hotels, and quality of tour leader, Exodus is probably the best. I was also very impressed with the quality of the bikes that were provided.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling around the Angkor Wat site was magical.
Cycling along the back roads of the Mekong Delta and being greeted by a chorus of hellos and frenzied waving from small children was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chai was wonderful. He was very organized and kept us informed at all times. He was also patient, kind, encouraging, and thoroughly likeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring gel seats or better still, your own bicycle seat that is good for long distances. The bikes are excellent, but the seats are uncomfortable for long distances.
Phil Drinkwater
Reviewed January 2017
Superb entry into cycling abroad
The was to be my first cycling holiday abroad and I didn’t know what to expect. The organisation of the trip, the bike teams who provided superb snacks at every stop, the excellent bikes, the superb leader, the amazing views.. they all helped make it an enjoyable experience.
Several members of the group didn’t really cycle much at all but we all managed it, with the more experienced cyclists offering help and advice as needed.
Most Inspirational Moment
I personally loved cycling in Vietnam. We were out in the villages more and every kid and some of the parents would say hello. The kids would even line up to get "moving hand slaps". It was all great fun and we felt incredibly welcome.
The Angkor wat temple complex was amazing too and cycling around it was a great way to see it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Is was one of the best tour leaders I've every had on a group trip. All of the bike teams in the three countries were superb too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
First off, do not take Stirling currency. Take usd instead. In terms of fitness preparation, I'd recommend at least doing 4-6 spin classes but ideally do some cycling too to get your butt used to the miles! I'd also recommend cycling shorts - which are acceptable to wear - and a gel saddle. You'll also need a pair of "temple shorts" which are below the knee to put over the top and shoulders will need to be able to be covered for temples too. If you have very fair skin like me, get used to be adding suncream very regularly. Alternatively, take long sleeved tops or separate "cycling sleeves".
Philippa Harvey
Reviewed January 2017
Philippa
A great trip through 3 very different countries.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling on sandy tracks through the jungle alongside the walls of the ancient temples around Angkor away with monkeys watching our every move. A real mix of straight roads, paddy fields, jungles, history and cities.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nice guy
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take less than you think you need - it's easy to get washing done.
Michelle Etheridge
Reviewed January 2017
Cycling Indochina
Fantastic trip, see so much of 3 different countries
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult question as see so many fantastic things! But loved the Mekong delta, the home stay and cycling through the little villages in Vietnam
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nut was brilliant and very supportive
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take your own saddle or saddle cover and chamois cream is a must
Paul Neale
Reviewed January 2017
Alternative Christmas
Thailand to Vietnam via Cambodia on bikes over the festive period
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting the spider market
Thoughts on Group Leader
He showed what our younger generation are capable of
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't ride to fast and enjoy your surroundings
Veronica Kelly
Reviewed January 2017
Indochina and Angkor Watt
The holiday was wonderful. Great cycling, an exceptional leader and a culturally rich experience through three countries.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit to the Killing Fields and prison in Phnom Penh was the most moving moment. The Mekong Delta was a whirlwind of activity, vibrancy and colour which made an indelible impression on me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
IS was the best guide on any holiday I have been on. She inspired us with enthusiasm for all the areas we passed through, was a great cycle leader and sorted any problems we had, big or small.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get used to cycling a mountain bike.
Thorsten Querfurt
Reviewed December 2016
Great first tour
What a great way to see a country! I am not really a ‘tour’ person but this was an excellent experience because we got to experience many more things than we would have on our own. I’d love to do another one.
Most Inspirational Moment
My highlights were Angkor temples, Phnom Penh and Mekong Delta.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khun Is was extremely well organised and a highly capable tour leader. Everything worked. Thank you very much for teaching us many things, for opening our eyes and making us taste things we would never have dared ourselves - actually her guidance made the trip really easy and gave us experiences we would have missed on our own.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There will always be different levels of fitness within a random group which is fine (catch up at next rest point) , but if the itinerary says there are days of 90km in extreme heat, then take it seriously and make sure you are up for it.
I brought my own clip on pedals and saddle which I think was a good move.
Susan Platt
Reviewed December 2016
Cycling Indochina
This was a well thought out trip and the bike equipment , the bike team support in each country was superb and the route was brilliant which allowed us to see many sights along the way, in addition to that we had a guide with a passion and enthusiam for her job.
Most Inspirational Moment
highlights were the Angor Wat Temples brilliant .......and the home stay over the river, where we had a wonderful Vietnamese cooking experience !
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was amazing..... exceeded expectations , and went more than the extra mile on more than one occasion , she had a passion and enthusiasm for her job and made the whole experience in the three countries most memorable with her knowledge of the areas.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes ......do this trip and you won't be disappointed
Reviewed November 2016
Amazing trip
My husband and I did this holiday in November 2015 so it has taken me a little while to write this review ! Although I cycle regularly since taking early retirement and he is a very fit cyclist I was anxious about the cycling content. However to reassure anyone who is worried, there is brilliant support and at any stage you can hop in the support bus for a rest as each days cycle is broken up into segments of 15 to 20 km etc . I wanted to see Vietnam and Cambodia and he wanted a cycling holiday and so this was the compromise and it was totally brilliant. There was about 17 in our group, and I immediately found out that most were much better cyclists than me. For the first couple of days in Thailand I found it quite taxing as the cycles were long , but the snacks after each stage more than made up for it when you re-energised and rehydrated.The feeling of achievement at the end of each day was amazing. The sights were fantastic. I thought the Thailand section not as inspiring as Cambodia and Vietnam but it was all part of the experience having never been to any of these countries before. The accommodation was pretty good in most of the places we stayed. The night in the traditional Mekon delta guesthouse was absolutely fine although not perhaps my trip highlight although I understand how it would be with others as the holiday info suggested. You even had a shower and ensuite in the guesthouse rooms although the walls were literally paper thin and the setting was beautiful. The various ferry and border crossings we did on our bikes were an adventure in themselves. All in all an awesome holiday
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling through the temple complex of Angkor was quite amazing as was cycling though the streets of Siem Reap with the traffic. We felt perfectly safe with our guides in the traffic. Cambodia was a fascinating country and deeply moving at the various sites we visited in Phnom Penn. Cycling through remote Vietnamese villages with children high fiving us as we went past was just wonderful . Saigon itself was a fascinating places and the visit to the Vietnam war tunnels was very thought provoking . The whole trip was fantastic
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was Moh and she was quite superb. She looked out for any cyclists tiring, She arranged and sorted all the logistics and she was really a credit to Exodus
Advice for Potential Travellers
It wasn't clear to me from the trip notes or photos on the website just what people wore for the cycling. You can definitely wear proper padded cycling shorts, and some of our group wore ordinary shorts over the top but it didn't actually matter whether you did or not in terms of decorum in the various countries which was something I had worried about ! You had to put on trousers for the temple visits etc in some places anyway .I would totally recommend cycling shorts with plenty of vaseline around the leg area and although it can be very very hot they don't seem to rub or chafe or make you overheat. Also I took a gel saddle cover which was essential and many others took their own saddle. You don't really need your own energy drinks and gels etc as this is all provided. Also if you get a bit fed up with regional food, by the time you get to Siam Reap and go off on your own for free time there are plenty of Western food places as well ! Sunscreen is essential. Many of the hotels stayed in had wifi or a computer in the lobby so you can keep in touch from time to time
