Most Inspirational Moment
The way everyone in India was friendly ,the churches, the beaches everything
Thoughts on Group Leader
he was most informative on the region
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WOW what a great vacation
I loved every minute of the trip it was exactly what I hoped for
Fantastic trip
Brilliant mix of activity, history, wildlife, religion and culture.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved I all
Thoughts on Group Leader
Amazing such a brilliant leader. I have nominated him for guide of the year. Out of my five exodus cycling holidays Wajee was head and shoulders above 3 of the others. Wajee was super informative about every aspect of the trip wildlife, history, religion, wildlife, culture, food, cycling. He went out of his way to secure me a train ticket from Kandy and also gave up his day off to take us to botanic gardens. Thank you Wajee.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do this holiday absolutely fantastic such a good mix and no boring down time! Don’t expect Ella to be nice but it’s worth going there for the ride the next day. If you don’t fancy a busy long hill ride do the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Due to physical Limitations I got the train and so glad I did, stunning views and i got the sense form the rest of the group the ride wasn’t super enjoyable. Although this trip says back roads it is actually on quite busy roads in places, doesn’t bother me but if you are a nervous rider it’s probably not for you. Food is excellent I’m vegetarian and only exodus’s holiday when I have actually enjoyed the food. Lots of buffets so something to choose for everyone. Also take some small Binoculars you ca. carry on bike as great wildlife to spot. Some other travellers arrived a few days early and did some safari days near Sigiriya. I wish we had so consider it. The safari at Yala was good but I was uncomfortable with the number of vehicles and the way they interacted with animals.
Great way to see Sri Lanka
This is a great holiday to see some key attractions of Sri Lanka and enjoy cycling through the landscapes and small villages.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit and climb up Sirgirya Rock is very memorable and a great introduction to Sri Lanka
Thoughts on Group Leader
Suresh was excellent, and its quick to understand why he is an award winning leader and in the Hall of Fame. He is very friendly and fun. He kept us informed of the days activities and looked after us on the road. Some cycling was curtailed by bad weather but he organised alternative places to visit which was much appreciated.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Check the weather before travelling and be prepared for rain. I hired the electric bike which as a weaker cyclist was great as I was able to keep up with everyone and enjoying the countryside.
Great trip but mixed accomodations
This was a great adventure that was very scenic and provided a challenging ride. The tour leaders were great and created an overall wonderful experience. Similar to another Exodus trip, the quality of the hotels are mixed. I can appreciate it difficult to find hotels in each location but it is not clear if there are minimum standards / expectations by Exodus. It appears that these decisions are made by the local tour company subject to budgets provided by Exodus, but the lack of ownership on securing clean and comfortable hotels is one reason that I do not fully recommend Exodus.
Most Inspirational Moment
The ride through the lava field around Llaima volcano - it was a tough gravel road, but awe inspiring views!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - did a great job in creating a fun adventure.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pay attention to the hotels.
Excellent introduction to the country's culture, society and wildlife in a good-sized group of 15.
A relatively undemanding tour, mainly by bus, of most of Sri Lanka’s highlights ranging from amazing Buddhist images and the fascinating remains of a former capital to tremendous short hikes, a bike ride, a beautiful seaside hotel, wildlife safaris and visits to rural homes. The hotels were good or excellent and the mainly local food was very good with good non-local alternatives.
Most Inspirational Moment
The climb of Sirigiya Rock: a precipitous (but safe) ascent of the side of this former fortified palace on the top of a massive rock outcrop.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. As well as being a walking encyclopaedia of Sri Lanka, Sujan Weerakoon is a superb organiser who seems to be able to fix any problem with a smile. With his great sense of humour and ability to tell it as it is, he quickly established a brilliant rapport with everyone in the group. He was always ready with accurate and clear advice as to where to eat and what to do during the few free periods.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Less active travellers can easily sit out the more strenuous activities. Expect some rain (at least in mid-late January) but don't let that put you off: it's warm. Good coffee is hard to come by. Bring binoculars and/or a telephoto lens for wildlife spotting.
Great mix of culture and wildlife
This trip is great if you don’t want full-on culture. It covers three Mayan archaeological sites which enabled us to slowly build a picture of the ancient Mayans, how their civilisation grew and why they abandoned their cities. Alongside other aspects of Belizean culture, there’s a lot of wildlife on show, mainly birds, but also bats, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, coatimundi, and of course an array of sealife at Caye Caulker. We saw lots of new bird species with the invaluable help of our guide, Jorge Estrella.
Most Inspirational Moment
The work of the baboon (howler monkey) sanctuary. There are no enclosures, so the animals effectively live wild. The sanctuary works with the local community to protect the monkeys, which in turn is beneficial for other animal species in the area. We were shown around the sanctuary by the son of the founder, who is clearly passionate about his father's legacy. And of course, Tikal. It is an impressive city in an amazing jungle setting.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jorge Estrella looked after us very well. He was up every morning at 6am to go birding before breakfast for those who wanted to join him. And throughout the day he made sure everything ran smoothly, adjusting plans on the odd occasion when required. His knowledge of Mayan culture helped to bring everything to life and and what it would have been like to live in an ancient Mayan city. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of birds, their songs and behaviours, as well as plants and other animals. Jorge is one of the best guides we've had and Exodus is lucky to have him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you're travelling via Miami, the airport is a little chaotic, particularly on the outbound leg. Queueing for the hotel airport shuttle bus is a free for all, including at the hotel the next morning. There were multiple pick up points at the airport. The shuttles drive along slowly and pick up people as they go. So it's best to turn left out of the airport building to be at the beginning of the pick up run. The pick up area is one level above the taxi tanks. However, the shuttles did seem to be a little bit more frequent than the advertised every 30 minutes. Belize is introducing online immigration forms which all visitors must complete. They're currently in transition, so paper forms are available, either on the plane or on arrival at Belize airport. See the Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice online. If you fly American American airlines, they give out the immigration forms on the plane stating that only one form per family is required. This is incorrect. It is one form per person.
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Thoughts on Group Leader
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Saudi Arabia Explorer
Probably the best I’ve done; and I’ve been to 53 countries. (Not all with a travel company of course). The Saudi Arabia trip was one of the best I’ve taken with Exodus or any other travel company. It was exceptional. Thank you to the team. The guide, Abdulrahman was outstanding.
Most Inspirational Moment
The camel market, Medinah, Elephant Rock, Al Ula, HEGRA!; it's all just highlights! :-)
Thoughts on Group Leader
The best tour leader I've ever experienced, bar none. I highly recommend you secure his services for your future trips to KSA.
Saudi Arabia Explorer
The Saudi trip was exceptionally interesting and our guide, Fatmah, was amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
When booking the trip I was especially interested in the pre-Islamic sites , and they do not disappoint. Hegira and AlUla were stunning, and the days spent in the surrounding desert oasis area were highlights for me. One of the great things about this trip is discovering all the diverse parts of Saudi, and every day had a highlight. I especially loved Jeddah Old Town, the camel market, and visiting the various heritage villages.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fatmah is an outstanding guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her stories enlivened all our long journeys by car, and she provided many insights into Saudi life today.
Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino
We are doing 3 exodus trips in a row. First 2 were excellent!
Most Inspirational Moment
Camino - everyday!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alberto was an exceptional guide. His insight and compassion for our very large group was fantastic. He had to juggle a vast range of cycling abilities and fitness, on what was, for some, a challenging ride - and he did that well! Alberto is a warm human, passionate aout his country, the camino and other cultures. We have had a few Exodus guides now, and Alberto rates very highly!