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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed February 2011

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

Yet another great holiday organised by Exodus. It covered everything, despite the rain!

Most Inspirational Moment

Having lunch with Tsunami victims - this was the best rice and curry conjured up in such a little space - it was like feeding the 5000, even though there were only 20 of us. So much to choose from Exodus have worked tirelessly to support these people and it is amazing how much can be achieved with so little.As well as this, the variety of the excursions was well received. The group was great, as were the elephants, the wildlife - not to mention all the different types of birds - I've never seen so many kingfishers in my life, the locals and the changes in scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was great. He showed us his country, a few dance steps and how to play cricket. He introduced us to the Sri Lankan way of life including the local tipple - arrack - which readily flowed in the evenings. A perfect tour leader who joined in the fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go and enjoy yourself, but don't bank on the weather behaving itself. We went in what was supposed to be the "dry" season, but it wasn't, so an umbrella will be a must! Keep the salt sachets from the aircraft as this will come in handy to add to some water in a bottle for the jungle walk - a great remedy for leeches. Opportunities are few and far between for shopping, so enjoy the sapphires, spices and oils. Galle was great and cheap for shopping for scarves/clothes. If you are thinking of climbing Adam's Peak to see the sunrise, make sure you consider this carefully as you will need to be fit and able to cope with lack of sleep and of course if the weather is bad you won't see the sun rise! Climbing the Lion Rock gave a great view of the area.

Reviewed February 2011

HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

This tour was very well designed. Two weeks was a good amount of time to see hightlights, whilst not being too long and tiring. Group size is good. Turkey is a big country, and this tour did a good job at covering a lot in a little time. The smaller bus was quite comfortable and very useful in getting around the smaller villages.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved walking the streets of Ephesus - that was amazing! Turkey has so much to offer - and I was so pleasantly surprised with the well preserved ruins (eg. Ephesus, the Caravanserai, Aphrodisias and more) and villages.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tour guide was very informative - the local knowledge was really appreciated.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are some long drives - some days around 6 hours over a day - but these were often broken up with points of interest along the way. Long drives were definately worth it to see some amazing sites! This tour tends to attract an older crowd, so perhaps bear this in mind if you're wanting to travel in a group with a younger average age.

Reviewed February 2011

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

We knew nothing at all about this area in advance – other than the Exodus write up. If anything, we were a bit apprehensive, because Alicante and Benidorm get a bad press in the UK. Why do we never hear of this unspoilt, fantastic scenery just inland?

Most Inspirational Moment

On the top of Puig Campana on the last day - towering over Benidorm and the Med - warm sun and yet early February - a terrific achievement!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was ideal - local; passionate about the area; excellent command of English; very good with people; an excellent organiser... what more do we want?

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a strenuous week. The mountains are rocky and steep and the distances about 12 miles most days. We managed (and we are in our 70s) but we could not have done much more.

Reviewed February 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Great holiday, nice mix of game drives, culture & relaxing by the beach.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must see. Stunning national park with lots of game. Zanzibar is also well worth a visit. Amazing beaches & lots of interesting things in and around Stone Town. Going on a spice tour is highly recommended. Camping in the middle of the Serengeti was also a unique experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linda, Emias & Leo were great and really looked after us. Linda especially was very experienced, knowledgeable and took everything in her stride when things went a bit wrong. One of the best crews I have travelled with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some early starts, cold nights & long drives as the roads are not great. You also do not need to bring a sleeping mat as these are provided.

Reviewed February 2011

A WEEK IN JORDAN

An excellent trip, highly recommended. Our leader brought all the places to life with his expert knowledge.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra at night. Walking to the High Place of Petra. Meeting the Bedouins and discovering that many of them look like Johnny Depp! Climbing the sand dune in Wadi Rum and running back down it. The silence of the desert at Wadi Rum.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled Al Omar was a brilliant leader. Full of warmth and humour and very knowledgeable and passionate about his country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light. Take earplugs as some of the hotels are quite noisy. Some mobile phones were unable to make calls and texts were not received/sent. Best to buy a local SIM card. In Wadi Rum, if it rains (yes, it does rain in the desert!), don't put your bedding out until it stops - ours got wet. Take a walk in the desert and enjoy the silence.All the hotels had hairdryers so it's not necessary to take one. Take sandals for the Dead Sea swim as the salt crystals are quite sharp and can cut your feet.

Reviewed February 2011

A WEEK IN JORDAN

This was a fantastic introduction to Jordan. Very welcoming people, stunning scenery, an excellent guide and a great group of fellow travellers. Despite variable weather and cooler temperatures (in February) this was a memorable and very enjoyable holiday. Big thanks to Exodus.

Most Inspirational Moment

'End of the World view' after walking up to the monastry at Petra. Stunning mountain scenery. Some delicious Jordanian evening meals - especially all those mezze starters.The treasury at Petra which was almost deserted except for our group (an advantage of going in February).Scenery (and echoes) at Wadi Rum day and night.Running down sand dunes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant. Excellent people skills, very organised and knowledgable with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For those going in February take warm layers of clothing!

Reviewed February 2011

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

MY wife and I have different levels of skill and this two grade holiday was perfect for us. I was able to get very good coaching on basic skills and increase my confidence as we went on treks each day while my wife was able to explore more demanding routes. We could compare experiences and bruises in the evening .

Most Inspirational Moment

Dobbiaco is a beautiful location. We had perfect weather, warm clear sky and wonderful views of the mountains. Cross country skiing, in my view, is not just about technique and speed but about exploring the countryside in winter. Each say was dfferent, frozen lakes, secluded valleys, open meadows and always the magestic dolomites to take your breath away, ( what was left of it anyway). My greatest thrill was skiing down a long open meadow and being in complete control of my skis, my speed and having time to look down the beautiful valley as it openned out below me. I knew then that I could ski cross country. The enjoyable aspect of Dobbiaco is that you are never far from a lodge or refuge that serves wonderful hot chocolate, apple struddle and a host of other things to keep you weight on the snow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

There were two leaders for each of the groups. My leader was David Davis. He was a very good coach. He made learning fun and encouraged each slight improvement. The group was diverse in age and in expectations of the holiday and he managed this extremely well. There were always options to have a shorter day and a bigger lunch. On a number of occassions he skied wth me a gave me very practical tips which actually worked. Both he and Albert the second leader ensured that we got the most out of our holiday as well as having fun in the evening.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dobbiaco is a a great location for all grades of cross country skiing . I have expereince of these holidays in Aaustria, France and Sweden and for me this was the right place to learn and to become more confident and competant. There is a great vaiety of terrain around Dobbiaco as a many convenient stops for your creature comforts. The rail and bus services are excellent and so having a shorter day if you become tired is always an option. The hotel is warm and friendly but watch out fot the five courses at dinner.

Reviewed February 2011

SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and it definitely ticked all the boxes. I discovered that Exodus has changed a lot since my last trip 23 years ago (!). I was pleasantly surprised by how soft camping has become (chairs!?!) and struck how old the group were. Having said that, age is just a number. Our group was without exception fit and good fun. I worked out that when not camping I would rather stay in a boutique hotel, but one can always pick on detail.

Most Inspirational Moment

1 Getting through the trecking without injury or blisters2 The craic round the campfire3 Chillling in style on the houseboat

Thoughts on Group Leader

I was initally sceptical as he did not walk with us and seemed quite remote from us. However as the trip wore on and I had discovered a complete inability to order and receive a cup of tea within two hours (delivered to me at my table - not someone else's bedroom!), I realised he was nothing short of a miracle worker in getting buses, hotels, porters etc to perform correctly and on time. Respect!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just do it!

Reviewed February 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

A truly wonderful experience. this is my second Exodus holiday and they have both been excellent

Most Inspirational Moment

The Hot air Baloon ride over the Serengetti. (thoroughly recommended) Seeing all those beautiful animals in their natural habitat

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linda was a tough lady, very good at sorting out problems. An excellent driver

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a really good camera if you can and a three season sleeping bag. If was pretty cold some nights

Reviewed February 2011

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Good leaders who provided very enjoyable days skiing in wonderful scenery. The accomodation was of a good standard, the food and service good although the heating was a bit over the top initially. We were dealing with an unexpected family bereavement and the trip helped us cope.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last few kilometers, when I finally managed to skate for significant distances without falling over! In scenery terms, every day was outstanding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Albert and David were excellent. Considerate of peoples' capabilities they took everyone on great outings. They were very knowledgeable of the locality and providied excellent information. They both contributed to a most enjoyable and sociable week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Consider travelling by rail or take your own food for the flight.

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