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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2011

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

The holiday exceeded expectation, it was a lot more varied than I anticipated.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment was cycling through the desert, some amazing views and colours seen in the sandstone hills. You were able to lose yourself in the beauty.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was great. He had some wierd and wonderful stories to keep us entertained and was good at keeping us on track :)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Layers are a good idea, it's cold in the hills & desert at night (I think both in winter and summer months), and the temperature varies a lot during the day as you travel from high ground to low, i.e. above 1000M to below 400M where he dead sea is.

Reviewed November 2011

ATLAS DESCENT

Fantastic Off Road trip. Really varied terrain. Some big climbs but lots more super fast descents.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the optional single track. Also cycling through the palmeries was a real highlight; I couldn't help feel that i was cycling through paradise.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz was first class. She knows the routes and the country like the back of her hand.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely take a small pump with you if you have one.

Reviewed November 2011

COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN, INDIA

A whistle stop tour of the main highlights of Northern India on this very crammed itinerary. You see lots, but you also see alot of the inside of a coach!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Tigers in Ranthambore, the Taj Mahal at dawn and seeing it change colour, dinner in Udaipur overlooking the lake and city palace.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Got us safely round, and took care of everything. A bit of a lack of understanding as to what appeals to his clients but nothing serious.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are lots of India trips out there so think carefully about which one you book. This in my opinion is a full 14 day trip condensed down. There is no time for relaxing, casual shopping or sitting in a cafe and watching the world go by. You go as a group everywhere and everything is pre-arranged. The group had a (minor) mutiny twice and slipped the leash to go out to dinner in Udaipur (as opposed to stay in the hotel for dinner) and to hit the bazaars in Jaipur for some shopping. It's hard to be too down on this trip as you see and experience some amazing things but just book it with your eyes open. If you are well travelled or have been travelling on your own you may just go a little stir crazy in such an controlled environment.

Reviewed November 2011

EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES

I throughly enjoyed the trek, it was the experience of a lifetime. So many memories I will never forget. The expertise of the Exodus guides was certainly an integral part of the enjoyment of my trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The summit of Goyko Ri, with the exceptional panaromic views of the mountain. This was a particularly challenging walk as it snowed the day before our hike up to the top. But this made it all the more beautiful and rewarding as we slipped at slide all the way down!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa was an excellant leader. He made everyone feel safe, well fed and looked after. He made the trek extra special for us by letting us meet members of his family.

Advice for Potential Travellers

To hire kit in Nepal from Shona's Trekking gear, as its very reasonably priced and good quality equipment.

Reviewed November 2011

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

A very enjoyable trip which was well organised and provided a great opportunity to experience much of what Jordan has to offer in a short space of time.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was so much that I really enjoyed about this trip that it is hard to think of one moment.... The best thing about this trip was that you get to experience so much in just over one week. There is the cycling, a bit of culture and history, hiking in Petra, the camp in Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea, experiencing a Turkish bath..... a really good trip if you want to see as much of Jordan as possible and only have a week to spare.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader, Zuhair, was very enthusiastic, knowledgable and full of weird and wonderful stories. He also provided much entertainment showing off his Arabic dance moves at lunch stops. Very good fun but also took his job seriously at the same time, ie if there was a problem he would do his best to solve it for you.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There was not as much cycling as I had expected, ie. there were four days where you only cycle for a couple of hours (and the cycling is pretty easy with just a couple of hills) and only one 'proper' day's cycling. There are a few climbs and one fairly steep descent on a rough road, but nothing that would challenge an experienced cyclist. This was not a massive problem for me personally as my motivation for booking this trip was to explore Jordan and the cycling was more of an added bonus, and there are plenty of other activities as well as the cycling. However anyone who's priority is to do lots of cycling might be a bit disappointed - for example in Petra you spend much more time hiking than cycling. If you are going as a couple make sure you specify if you want double beds - the couples in our group only got a double bed for one of the eight nights and twin beds the rest of the time. It is cold in November, take lots of layers and definitely take a sleeping bag for the Wadi Rum camp. Take a torch as well!

Reviewed November 2011

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

Having not done a holiday like this before I didn’t know what to expect but it surpassed all my expectations, every day brought the most amazing experiences or stunning landscape – it was truly spectacular!

Most Inspirational Moment

There are way too many to name just one inspirational moment - standing on top of Sigiriya Rock, watching and feeding the elephants at the elephant orphanage, The World's End at Horton Planes, the train ride to Banadarawela, the stunning tea plantation landscape and the wonders of Yala National Park name just a few of the amazing moments we experienced on this fantastic holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roshan was excellent, organised, easy going, knowledgeable and friendly - the perfect tour leader and a leader that got no end of compliments from the seasoned group travellers from within the group! An excellent tour leader who helped make the holiday what it was.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take good walking shoes, plenty of shorts for the walking portions of the holidays (though for the temples you need to cover your shoulders and your knees). Ladies you may want to take a dress and chaps may want to pop a jacket into the mix for one of the evening meals (I'm not sure that the accommodation is the same all of the time but you may just need it). Take plenty of deet bug spray and lots of memory cards for your cameras. Beware of local animals - especially at the hotel on the South Coast - don't leave items un attended on sun beds or put put items of clothing out to dry on the ground floor terraces as you may find the animals take a liking to them and you won't see them again (I lost my walking shoes!).

Reviewed November 2011

THE INCA TRAIL

First time travelling with Exodus….certainly will not be the last!

Most Inspirational Moment

Being woken up at 4.45am one morning in the cold with a cup of tea from the porters. We were above the clouds and got up to watch the sunrise over snow capped mountains with a blanket of cloud below us. Dont see that every day!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Could not have asked for a better guide. Juan Manuel Diaz was lively, funny and chock full of information both local and about Inca civilization. There was nothing we asked he did not have an answer for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was the first time I have been camping. Personally did not get on with a 'mummy' sleeping bag, friends insist on them but I found it claustrophobic and cramped. Other than that had a whale of a time.

Reviewed November 2011

THE INCA TRAIL

Sometimes it’s not the destination, but the journey. So many views, so many memories. Take lots of pictures, because when you look back on them, you’ll smile. It makes me want to try out the other Treks now!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu. It's a lot bigger than the photos suggest and you realise the enormity of effort that was required to build the place.The Cloud Forest... the Inca Tunnel... Dead Woman's Pass... Waking up at 3.6km high and (as we were the only campers) having Phuyapatamarca to ourselves! The list goes on...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabrizzio was friendly, informative and sooo laid back that he put everyone at their ease. Ricardo was really helpful and had an infectious enthusiasm for the flora and fauna that seemed to rub off on the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring playing cards or a book, as there's nothing to do after dinner! We ended up going to bed at 9pm, as there's not a lot to do on the mountain in the dark.Bring plenty of waterproof bags to seal in dirty laundry when you pack them in the duffle bag.Walking poles are optional, but I brought some for the first time and I think they helped me immensely. I'd certainly be a lot more tired had I not used them.Take spare camera batteries (I took 3), You'll regret it when it comes to the moment when you want to take pictures... and you can't! You won't get a chance to recharge batteries until the 4th night of the Trek.If you're thinking of buying a sleeping bag for the trip and are not sure when you'd next use it, I'd recommend hiring one from Exodus (currently £25, including liner). I never felt cold in them and didn't have to worry about packing them for the rest of the trip.Don't go mad and buy souvenirs on the first day. You'll probably find them cheaper elsewhere, or wait until you come back to Cusco and buy them on the last day.Take a swimming costume if you want to go to the 'hot springs' in Aguas Calientes on the last night.

Reviewed November 2011

EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES

Truely the hardest but the most amazing trip I’ve ever done…the wonderful memories will stay with me forever.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many but to list a few....the amazing flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and seeing the Himalayas above the clouds at sunrise; my first view of amazing Everest; trekking past the beautiful Gokyo lakes during snowfall; reaching the summit of Gokyo Ri with amazing Himalayan views (so tough but so worth it); meeting successful Everest summitters, a real honour; the wonderful snapshots of Himalayan life along the way.

Thoughts on Group Leader

10/10! Lhakpa was attentive, informative, caring and supportive, a fantastic team leader. Him and our other guides, Kaji, Kami and Nima, were all wonderful and all brought different strengths to the group.They worked together as a fantastic team to allow us all to achieve our dreams and goals, always friendly, kind and optimistic along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

First of all, if you are reading these reviews wondering if you should book this trip then...yes! Do it! Now! And, definitely, if you can, book the Gokyo lakes trip as opposed to basic base camp as the lakes are stunning and you get to see more of this wonderful region. If you are comparing Exodus to other companies then all I can say is I could not fault them, would heartily recommend them to friends and definitely book with them again. I was pleased I stayed in teahouses as opposed to camping and it was good that we were able to choose our meals as opposed to getting set meals cooked for us. The sleeping bag I hired through Exodus was fab and I wasn't at all cold at night (and I really feel the cold)...I had the sleeping bag, a silk liner and also a metal water bottle which I could get filled with boiling water every night and put in a sock to act as a brilliant hot water bottle. It is really worth taking a camelbak/platypus for easy hydration on the go. I would recommend Icebreaker (or other merino wool) thermal baselayers to keep you toasty warm and to take multiple base layers as well as a good fleece and down jacket as the temperatures vary a lot. Take a good thin pair of liner gloves so you don't need to have bare hands and don't have to take your gloves off every time to do something. Take lots of hand gel and over-use it, we all did and none of us got tummy bugs. People who had UK mobiles found they worked better than those who had Nepalese sims and we got reception some of the time when trekking so we could call and text home, even at base camp! Be aware of the weight restrictions for the Lukla flight - 12kg for hold luggage and 3kg for hand luggage so weigh and prioritise before you go (and you can leave some changes of clothes and other bits safely at the hotel in Kathmandu). Read as much about Everest and the region before you go to fully appreciate the wonder of the region.

Reviewed November 2011

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

Aa unexpectedly warm,relaxing, informative, friendly, November walking break

Most Inspirational Moment

View of the sea, port,harbour from the bedroom window/balcony.Picking nuts and oranges from trees along the roadside.Discovering Evia.I've never experienced such tasty and varied Greek food before.All home grown and home made to family recipes.Swimming in the (cold) sea in November (it had to be done).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thanos was attentive to every individual need,learnt our names fast, was enthusiastic and informative.He worked hard on our behalf.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walks mainy downhill,with lots of stones,so take a stick.As advertised, the walking is not strenuous so enjoy the chance to take in the scenery, and relax.Take a snack on walks without picnics.

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