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Exodus Inca Trail porters visit Machu Picchu

February 01, 2022 Machu Picchu & The Inca Trail Porters

Read time – 2 minutes They’re the beating heart of the Inca Trail. At its highest point – Dead Woman’s Pass – the trail reaches a staggering 4,215m above sea level. But it’s not just the high altitude the porters have to contend with… every rucksack they carry weighs a hefty 20kg. The Not So...

February 01, 2022 Bikash – an inside guide to trekking in the Himalayas

For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a shock to the senses, from the loud traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town to the city’s intoxicating incense temples. But for our Exodus Guide, Bikash Tamang, these sights, along with the breath-taking Himalayan mountains, are his playground. Taking avid trekkers to the Everest Base Camp,...

The 7 Best Peaks and Summits to Hike in 2021

February 01, 2022 The 5 Best Peaks and Summits to Hike in 2022

It comes as no surprise that all of us want to alleviate those itchy feet with a hike of a lifetime. 2022 is the year to set new goals and challenges that will push your boundaries and encourage you to achieve your personal best. Well, we have just the trips that will test your mettle...

February 01, 2022 7 Things to do in Sri Lanka

Read time – 3 minutes If you’re having trouble choosing between a trip lounging on the beach, exploring the wild, or soaking in the history of rich new culture, a Sri Lanka holiday is the answer. Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka Picturesque beaches, kilometres of rolling hills, ancient temples and ruins, and lush green forests...

February 01, 2022 Ruwan’s 5 top sites to visit in Sri Lanka

Boasting legendary temples, verdant tea plantation villages and lush rainforest peaks, Sri Lanka is a feast for the eyes. Packing an astounding eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 2,000 years of culture into such a small country – this destination is simply begging to be explored. Ruwan Balasooriya, our local Sri Lankan Exodus Guide,...

January 27, 2022 Catch ’22 with our most-wanted trips this year

We have a feeling this year is going to be big for adventure travel. So, why not Catch ’22 while you can and start planning ahead for that trip you’ve been meaning to take since lockdown. To celebrate the lifting of international travel restrictions, we’re opening up even more exciting departures and offering up to...

December 16, 2021 Our Top Travel Trends for 2022

What could be more exciting than having the trip of a lifetime to look forward to in the coming year? With travel plans being on hold for so long, it makes sense to make up for lost time by planning ahead and making the most of 2022. And rest assured, with our industry-leading booking policy financial protection you can continue to enjoy a stress-free travel experience. And...

December 14, 2021 Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation December update

Another year of improving life in hard-to-reach places, thanks to you. What a tough year it’s been for so many of the communities we serve, yet how inspiring to see their resilience, perseverance and determination to support one another. A key focus of the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation this year has been doing what we...

December 06, 2021 “Meet me under the Northern Lights” an interview with Emily Kerr

Emily Kerr, writer and journalist at ITV Calendar News, was inspired to write a feel-good romantic comedy novel after returning from our Finnish Wilderness Week adventure. If a winter trip in Finland conjures up images of husky dog driven sleigh rides, cosy wooden cabins, reindeer farms and snow caked forests with the striking aurora borealis...

November 29, 2021 How an Exodus Finnish Wilderness Week trip inspired me to write a book

Catching up with English journalist and author, Emily Kerr, she explains how our Finnish Wilderness Week trip inspired her to write her latest feel-good romantic comedy novel, “Meet Me Under the Northern Lights”. “When someone says the word “holiday” to me, I used to automatically picture a hot beach, turquoise sea, and lots of ice cream....