Most Inspirational Moment
No single one - lots of inspiring scenery
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - Michael went well beyond what I expected
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walk grading - this grade 2 is nearer a grade 3 than a 1.
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Excellent holiday
Well planned walks and visits.
Good accommodation – especially the food, which was top quality, well presented, and catered very well for special requirements.
Accurate
We had a wonderful trip, informative, well organised and good fun . The cycling enhanced the holiday for me as I am keen to spend my time out doors. great comradery as we had the common interest of cycling and wildlife .
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching a toucan emerge from its nest at close quarters .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Gerhardt was well organised , very accommodating ,personable and extremely knowledgeable of the local environment , . He was a good communicator with excellent English and a great sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the heat and take a pair of binoculars !
A wonderful experience in two absorbing countries
This is an action packed trip with many opportunities to gain an insight to the people and cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia. Lots to see, do and reflect on in these countries which are now looking to the future after tragic and destructive events in the recent past.
Most Inspirational Moment
This is really difficult. This is a trip of contrasts with the engaging nature of the local people offset by the horrors of events which they have endured. A highlight for us was Hoi An which has an old world charm and the opportunity to meet local people to understand their lives.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Duy in Vietnam was very engaging, well-informed and funny (also an Arsenal supporter!) Sophea in Cambodia was more reflective but very likeable. Both were excellent and looked after us very well. They were well informed and able to respond to our many questions about politics, education, healthcare etc, etc!
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want to be immersed in these two countries then this is the trip for you. Don’t expect much down time and be prepared for some early rises but this is all done to maximise the experience.
My first winter activity trip
I normally go somewhere warm in February, but thought I would try something different this year. Reading the reviews convinced me to try this trip, and it was a very good decision.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in snowshoes on a forest trail and stopping to light a fire to toast marshmallows. Dog sledding from the husky farm. Driving a snowmobile for the first time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Tuomas and Elina were both very friendly and good teachers of the outdoor skills. Tuomas in particular was a great advocate of saunas.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Invest in some pairs of good merino blend socks and a hat. Everything else is provided, but your own base layer is a good idea to ensure a good fit. Day time temperatures during our week in February varied from -20C to +1C, so a selection of layers was key. The sunshine and lack of wind meant -20C was not a problem. The rooms have underfloor heating, so we were advised to lay everything out at night to dry and air clothes.
Got to love driving
A lot of time spent on the minibus. A variety of places visited for a short time.
Most Inspirational Moment
Zip lining over the forest tops.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, very knowledgeable and kept the group on schedule.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Consider if alternate days of driving is what you had in mind. You will see a lot but cover hours of driving to do so.
Fantastic experience
Lovely group of 12, knowledgeable & hard-working guide, good safe driver, wonderful locations & wildlife
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing two male sloths fighting in the trees
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
I was worried about mosquitoes but there were hardly any (Feb/March) - we stopped using bug spray. Bring old leggings or shorts to protect backs of legs from sun when snorkeling - one of our party got painfully burnt. Or at least bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Egypt
7days in Egypt
Most Inspirational Moment
Luxor temple by night
Thoughts on Group Leader
Well organised but more concerned to keep to the itinerary than to allow time to appreciate the sites
Advice for Potential Travellers
This itinerary was demanding in terms of travelling to reach all the sites but well worth the effort involved
Jordan
5 days in Jordan
Most Inspirational Moment
Sunset at Wadi Rum, and walking through Petra
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, enthusiastic and considerate. Went the extra mile
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would recommend this trip to Jordan wholeheartedly. A very welcoming country with amazing Natean, Roman, Byzantine and Bedouin sites to appreciate.
Disappointing trip
Overview of this trip is misleading, I soon realised I was on the wrong trip for me. This is NOT an active trip, in two weeks there is a three hour stroll (trainers are fine) and the included kayaking is not a tour but one hour circling around in a very small enclosed area of Ha long bay. Lots of additional bus time to that in the itinerary with several hours on most days travelling through urban areas and far too much time spent in cities or busy places.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sleeper train as I hadn’t experienced that before. Cycling was enjoyable, finally off the bus, but very flat so perfect for non-cyclists.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Duy was very cheerful, reliable, organised and patient. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is the tour for you if you enjoy bus tours and visiting busy cities. The activity is very limited and easy, so suitable for anybody who’s not a walker or cyclist. There are many nights when you can’t take your full luggage with you, in addition to that detailed in the itinerary, so be prepared for a lot of packing and unpacking. Note for wildlife lovers that there was a distinct lack of any wildlife or birds seen on this trip.
Reply from Exodus
We’re grateful for Sally for taking the time to review her experience in Vietnam, although we’re very sorry to read that the trip didn’t match up to the expectations she had prior to departure.
We would note that the itinerary for Sally’s group ran according to the breakdown we give in our trip notes, which details the amount of walking, kayaking, and cycling our groups can expect. Although we understand that Sally disagrees, we feel that, as a Culture trip, an activity level of 3 (Moderate) is appropriate for Trails of Vietnam, as the activities do require a higher baseline level of fitness than our level 1 (Leisurely) Culture trips.
Our product team are very confident that this grading is appropriate based on the overall feedback we receive for Trails of Vietnam; we would share that, for departures which ran in 2023 and so far in 2024, the majority of our clients rated the accuracy of the trip notes as either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ I their post-holiday feedback forms. That said, we would not be closed off to making amendments in this regard should future general feedback more reflect Sally’s comments.
We are, however, concerned at Sally’s comments about there being no natural light in her rooms on three nights, and are following this up with our local team in Vietnam.
– Kelly Reid, Exodus Product Manager
A memorable trip with a lovely group!
A thoroughly enjoyable tour which enabled us to experience the different regions of this beautiful country together with its amazing and varied wildlife.
Everything ran smoothly and the (many!) early starts were a great idea meaning that we could visit places whilst they were still quiet and uncrowded.
Our driver, Randall, was extremely friendly, helpful and skilful in his role – a great asset to the trip overall.
Most Inspirational Moment
Many moments…..! Exploring the quiet waterways of Tortuguero. Early morning swimming in the pool of the waterfall at La Fortuna. Seeing the cloud formations at the Continental Divide. Walking/swimming at the deserted beaches of Manuel Antonio NP. Experiencing the relative isolation of the Savegre valley….and more!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andres was an exceptional group leader - the best mix of educator and entertainer. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about flora and fauna and we learned so much about the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica. He also kept us interested and amused with information about culture, politics, education and more personal tales, when his sense of humour shone through. He was very concerned for our safety and well being, making sure we were always aware of any potential dangers/problems.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As advised in the notes, pack for a variety of weathers. We were lucky and had mostly lovely warm/hot weather but also a few cooler days with the inevitable rain when waterproofs were useful. There are a couple of opportunities for doing laundry as items do take a long time to dry.