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Well organised and led. Good group size and enjoyable company.
Many incredible scenic moments. Rest Day up to Auiguille du Midi was special.
Well prepared and excellent knowledge of the route. Developed a very good report with the group.
Just take into account the amount of climb and descent.
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a legendary trekking route that circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland. It’s one of the most popular long-distance hikes in Europe, and after completing it, it’s easy to see why.
The landscapes along the TMB are nothing short of breathtaking. From the moment you set foot on the trail, you're surrounded by towering peaks, vast glaciers, and lush valleys. Each day brings new vistas: serene alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and dramatic ridge-lines offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe. The scenery alone makes this trek worth every step. Overall Impression: The Tour du Mont Blanc is more than just a hike; it’s a journey that tests your physical limits while rewarding you with some of the most breathtaking landscapes and cultural experiences Europe has to offer. The mix of challenging terrain, diverse scenery, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in three different alpine cultures makes it an adventure like no other. Whether you’re seeking solitude in nature, a physical challenge, or a chance to connect with fellow adventurers from around the world, the TMB delivers in every way. It’s a trek that leaves a lasting impression and a deep appreciation for the beauty and power of the mountains.
Adrian was an exceptional leader on our Tour du Mont Blanc trek, making an already incredible experience even more memorable. His patience and attention to detail truly set him apart, ensuring that every member of our group felt supported and cared for throughout the journey. From the very beginning, Adrian’s calm and reassuring presence made a big difference. Whether it was helping someone pick up a rock that caught their eye, taking the time to capture the perfect group photo, or tending to broken blisters and sprained muscles, he handled every situation with grace and compassion. His ability to balance the needs of the group while keeping us on track was impressive, and his knowledge of the trail and local culture added so much depth to the experience. Adrian’s patience never wavered, even when faced with the inevitable challenges that come with a trek like the TMB. He was always ready to lend a hand, offer words of encouragement, or simply share a laugh to lighten the mood - it was a wonder…k! His genuine care for each person in the group made us all feel like we were in good hands, no matter how tough the day might have been. He was sure to provide the information about each day in advance so we knew what to prepare for. From ziggy-zaggies to the loose rocks, the elevation and crazy descents, Adrian made sure we knew what to prepare for. It’s clear that Adrian is passionate about what he does, and that passion translated into a leadership style that was both professional and personable. He was more than just a guide; he became a friend to everyone on the trek. Thanks to Adrian, we were able to fully enjoy the beauty and challenge of the Tour du Mont Blanc, knowing that we had a leader who was looking out for us every step of the way. If you’re lucky enough to have Adrian as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure. His dedication, patience, and kindness made our trek truly special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better leader.
Trail Experience: The trail itself is well-marked and maintained, though it demands respect. Read the signs carefully and know where you are headed before you start your adventure. With roughly 170 kilometers (106 miles) to cover and around 10,000 meters (32,800 feet) of total elevation gain, the TMB is physically challenging, especially with steep ascents and descents that can test your endurance. Cole de Bonhomme offers a variety of rocks and slate to climb. However, the rewards at the end of each climb—awe-inspiring views and a sense of accomplishment—make the effort worthwhile. While the trek is demanding, it's accessible to fit hikers with some experience. I found it essential to pace myself and take regular breaks at the local coffee mountain huts to fully enjoy the journey. Make sure to stop for the brownies and wild blueberry pie with Chantille. Italy served the best food. But overall think bread, cheese, and wine! If you do have a dietary restriction your options are limited, however with an open mind you can be fulfilled at the end of every dinner! Cultural Richness: The TMB offers a unique opportunity to experience the distinct cultures of three countries in a single trek. In France, the route takes you through quaint hamlets and past traditional farms, where you can taste local cheeses and see the agricultural way of life. In Italy, the warmth of the people and the rich flavors of the cuisine—pasta, wine, and fresh produce—create a welcoming atmosphere. Switzerland’s section is characterized by its pristine landscapes, charming villages, and an almost storybook-like quality. The transition between these regions is seamless, yet each brings its own flavor to the journey. ### Accommodations: One of the trip's highlights was the variety of accommodations available along the route. I stayed in a mix of mountain refuges, small guesthouses, and hotels. The mountain refuges, in particular, offered a warm, communal atmosphere where hikers from around the world gathered to share stories over hearty meals. Despite their rustic charm, the refuges were comfortable, and the food—often featuring local specialties, including lentil soup and duck -was delicious and satisfying. Booking ahead is essential, especially during the busy summer months as big groups tend to take over the seating.
One of the best trips I’ve ever taken. From start to finish, Vietnam is a magical place to visit. The people are so friendly and happy to share their country, culture, food and are sooo kind.
Spending the night in the Mekong Delta was amazing. The local family who opened their home were so friendly and genuinely happen to host us, it was so great.
Binh...there are no words to describe how great of a leader he is. His enthusiasm, knowledge, genuine care for his group, and in general everything he is about are great. He is not only an asset to his country, but also to Exodus.
you MUST go on this adventure. Do not hesitate, as it will be a magical experience.
One of my best trips ever, made better by a great tour leader.
Everything!!!
Evelin was the most caring, kind, knowledgable and funny tour leader ever!!
Great trip to new and interesting places and great fun meeting lots of new people!!
A great, very well orgsanised trip. Lots of great things to see and do.
Visiting various Saxon villages and seeing fortified churches
Very knowlegeable and supportive
Just finished a week of classic premium Dolomite hike. It was so much fun and we learned so much about this area. This is a beautiful area. So much history. We stayed the historic Adlers Hotel in Villabassa ( Niederdorf). Its location is very convenient with convenience stores and bus and train station just a few steps away. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. There is a pool and sauna in the hotel. Every meal was fabulous. There are no complaints about the food or service. There will be transport every morning to take us closer to the trailheads. The ability to come back every night to the same hotel is a great luxury. The hikes can be pretty strenuous but it is also incredible fun. We usually leave around 8:30 and comes back around 5pm. Picnic lunches at locations with spectacular views. Stiina, our guide takes us to different terrains and views every day. Not one day is the same. There are routes that I would not have thought it was a route and yet she took us through it. Stiina was fun and gave us clear instructions the night before so we know where we are going and what to expect. The group max at 16 including Stiina and this seems to be a prefect number. There is a variety of ages that comes to this trip. Loved it and definitely recommend this to anyone who loves hiking but prefer not to camp.
The lunch spot for our hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo was interesting.
Stiina was great!
Can be hot in the summer. Appropriate hiking shoes, layers, rain gear, water sunscreen, hat . Will have fun and meet other fun people!
Walking in the peace of thick pine forested mountains and grassy meadows, with cool crystal clear streams, but in the domain of wild brown bears and raptors. The legend of Orpheus never far away. Meticulously kept hotel, with good food.
Finding clear sign of wild brown bears - scat, overturned stones and a bear paw print set INTO the tyre tread of a jeep - which had passed us on the forest track only five minutes previously! Seeing raptors flying, possibly peregrine or maybe a saker falcon.
Svetoslava was an excellent guide. She was organised and fully explained each day's activities including timings etc. She is also qualified in bear studies.
The hotel is meticulously kept by the family owners, who clearly take pride in their hotel. For example, every morning over an early coffee I saw even the patio being swept clean. Every day. The food is prepared with fresh produce and is very good. The bathroom is a wet room (without a separate shower enclosure) and there is a plastic bowel for washing shirt and smalls if you wish. (Take half a dozen pegs). The mountain tracks can be a little stony in places, a good boot with ankle support is useful on those days. There are some short but steep ascents to be prepared for, but the views are well worth it. The hotel's tap water is quite safe to drink and there are also mountain streams and these have a tap dispense in places for bottle re-filling, but in hot months one or two may be dry - the guide will inform you. Carrying two litres of water is sensible. Take a wetproof top though - just in case of rain even if it looks like it won't, and a plastic sealed container for the lunch sandwich. The trails were not heavily used and there was a sense of having the place to ourselves. The forest tracks open into wide meadows, here the air shimmers with the beating wings of butterflies. Look above for birds, buzzards and raptors were frequently seen. The wall creeper eluded us this time though. Snakes? Never saw any, as they was well gone, alerted by the vibration of our footfall, or else our scent. You are in the realm of wildlife. Chamois were seen as were the signs of wild boar. You are also in bear country. We saw bear droppings and overturned stones where they had been looking for food under. We saw a tree with bear fur trapped in the bark where they had rubbed their backs, and then the bear paw print noted above. It's important to remember though that there is little risk here. Svetoslava explained that any bear would have heard us through our normal walking noise or the inevitable chit-chat amongst the group and would have moved off, or like the snakes detected our smell with the same result. So although it is exciting to know these animals are present, it is equally reassuring to know there is little risk either. I carried a small pair of 8 x 32 binoculars. The border "dead zone" (in communist times) is an interesting day, perhaps take a torch that day to go into the interior troops' bunker, and there are also T72 or PT76 pits each with a concrete shelter for its crew to have a look at. Peace, quiet, thick forests, open meadows with beautiful vistas, cool crystal clear streams, beautiful butterflies and raptors. But it is the presence of the brown bears which sets this trip apart. Like Orpheus you will always want to look back, but in your case with a much happier outcome than his!
This was a very interesting trip, covering 3 capital cities but also other less touristy places, beautiful scenery and idyllic islands, using sustainable transport all the way.
Swimming in the cold Baltic Sea and North Sea among the silent islands and Nordic nature. Discovering each culture individually, just a train or boat ride away from one another.
Nikolai was extremely organised, very knowledgeable about the history and geography of each country we visited including his native Norway, and eager to share his culture with us. He was so prepared that he even showed us a map of all the languages in the world to explain the different roots of Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish!
No need to have local currency in cash, all places take and even prefer card. ATMs are available in every city if needed. The guide gives great suggestions of what to visit locally during the free time in each place. You can also prepare a bit in advance as well if you want to make the most of it and head directly to the things you want to see. Try the traditional meatballs with gravy in Norway, fika with a cinnamon bun in Sweden, and the salmon soup in Helsinki. Pack your swimming gear!
This trip has wow moments every single day. An extraordinary journey through time with historical sites beyond anything I could have imagined. Egypt’s ancient wonders really lived up to the hype! A must do trip.
Too many to choose from, but seeing the pyramids for the first time and trying to comprehend how they were built was just amazing. Valley of the Kings was also incredible, seeing the intricately decorated tombs and being left wondering how much remains undiscovered! Not to forget the tranquillity of cruising down the Nile. The landscape was beautiful and the journey so peaceful and relaxing. I just loved this trip from start to finish, and had such a fantastic group to share the experience with.
Sayeed was fantastic, one of the best Exodus leaders I've ever had. As an Egyptologist his knowledge of Ancient (and modern) Egypt was incredible - this was a truly educational trip, and I've come home with even more of a fascination for Ancient Egypt than I went with.
The summer months are extremely hot - take a large (or multiple) reusable bottles to fill up with water when you're in the vehicle. Try to get some small denomination Egyptian Dollars for toilet stops/small buys as the marked up exchange rate into USD isn't always favourable (and carry some loo roll in your day bag!) Paying by card in most places was very easy, particularly in hotels and on the boat. Try to visit the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan. Sayeed recommended this to us and it was one of our groups highlights! Great stop for a cocktail with incredible views over the Nile. If you can, I would recommend booking an additional night at the start of the tour in Cairo. This trip is fast paced with early starts. I was very glad I'd booked a pre-tour night and managed to visit a fantastic museum and spend some time relaxing around the pool before the trip started.
This holiday was truly The Holiday of a Lifetime. We were so Iucky, guides were fantastic, the group got on extremely well, the Safaris were amazing, we saw the Big Five! It is a lot of travelling but on many journeys we saw animals especially in Botswana. We had two guides both did everything driving, guiding, cooking etc. very knowledgeable and keen to pass that on.
Every Safari was remarkable.
Going into the delta in canoes and camping. The night sky was wonderful. The polers, who poled the canoes, guided us on the safaris were great; knowledgeable, set up camp, provided entertainment. We were one big family and had a cracking time. I had a go Poling.
They were fantastic. Rather than a guide and bus driver we effectively had two guides, they shared duties. Great Ambassadors for Exodus.
Currency, take dollars in nothing higher than 20 dollar bills but you will need a lot of 1s and 5s suggest at least 100 dollars worth per person. We changed pounds to Botswana currency easily 500 Pu per person. Fridges at most Lodges. Pack shoes accessible for disinfecting at National park entry and exit. Torch, sheet sleeping bag or single duvet cover useful in the delta. Our mattresses were warm and comfy, sleeping bags could be unzipped and used as a duvet.