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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed November 2011

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

This is a holiday when you are on the move a lot,therefore you get a real insight into how the island "ticks".The people are happy and friendly and the hotel staff are excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

The view from World'sEnd.The excellent meal provided by the Tsunami victims.Being given shelter by a local villager during a downpour on our jungle walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sujan is an excellent leader.His knowledge of the culture and wildlife of his country is encyclopaedic.A fantastic personality with a superb sense of humour.Any problem was efficiently resolved.Even providing ash for a Leech wound!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect some rain.A waterproof jacket is essential although umbrellas were available on the bus.There are times when footwear with a good tread are essential.Be aware of tourist scams in Colombo.

Reviewed November 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

Very good trip and much better than expected as the organisation was excellant including the general standard of accommodation. The experience gave us a better and clearer understanding of the people, history, agriculture and landscape of the country.

Most Inspirational Moment

The early morning overall view of Machu Picchu and the appreciation of the planning and construction of the lost city. Also having the experience of staying one night on the Amantani Island with a local family.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Juan, our group leader, was first class and he really made the trip very interesting and very enjoyable. He was always very happy,friendly and good fun to be with throughout the trip. He considered everyone and always gave assistance where necessary.We would definately recommend him as the best guide we have ever experienced on any previous trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Mke sure you have the correct medication for the particular country being visited and take the advice of the guide especially in high altitudes.

Reviewed November 2011

EVEREST BASE CAMP

This holiday was the most amazing holiday ever. The views were out standing ,wonderful. The Exodus team looked after us very well. I would recommend this holiday to any one who loves to trek, but you do need to be fit. The group of people that were on this trek were brilliant and they helped make the holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many amazing things about this holiday . The flight to Lukla was incredible and the views were out of this world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader Prem was wonderful. He told us lots of information along the way. We had fun with him and the other sherpas. They helped to make this an incredible journey.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You must be fit. This is a long slow walk up and up but its worth it. Take something like Albus oil with you to help clear your head but also to help on the odd occasion with smelly loos.

Reviewed November 2011

IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

An absolute full on itinerary, giving not only a taste of China, but also the full flavour of it. A country so diverse, both modern and old. This was my fourth trip to the country, and it most definitely won’t be my last.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to note - the pandas in Chengdu, the scenery of Yangshou county (the Li River and Yu Long River), Shanghai with its imposing skyline, tallest building in China, Bund and frantic shopping areas - also returning to the Terracotta Warriors, which I had visited ten years ago - they still hold the magic they always did.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dragon was amazing - totally unflappable despite having to get 16 of us through numerous stations, on and off trains and from one place to another. He was very informative, knowledgeable and very approachable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour gives you everything you need from the China experience, and it will also make you want to return again and again to a very diverse, although imposing, country. It is full on, but bring an open mind with you, and you will be rewarded in the end.

Reviewed November 2011

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

Overrall a well run and efficiently organised trip. Experience of cycling and/or good level of fitness is a must as some of the climbs and descents ar not or the faint hearted

Most Inspirational Moment

On the fourth day of cycling when thinking there was no gas left in the tank by mid afternnon being encouraged by the leader to carry on and experience what was further on up the road on bike rather than in support vehicle. Gave greater sense of achievement once finished

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent leader. Organised, efficient and didnt bulls**t you if there were changes to plan. Always kept group informed and provided the encouragement to keep going when necessary. Ensured health and safety adhered to by all and definitely made trip more enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont go unless you have a decent standard of fitness for your own enjoyment's sake and that of the group. It would help to have some bike experience too

Reviewed November 2011

ATLAS DESCENT

Atlas Descent:- Did exactly what it said on the tin! Absolutely loads of off-road descents. Beautiful scenery. Remote location. Great trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Single track steep descent on the 4th day... warmed up and ready for it from previous days of riding... steeper than all other pistes. Hair raising - technical enough - exilerating and fun!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz was a top guide. Tiny lass with big personality and the legs that jet from the gladiator would be proud of! Really enjoyed the routes and rides of this trip; lots of variation .. some of which Liz said she had discovered on her days off! An inspiration- loved her cycling trails and top fun lady.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy!

Reviewed November 2011

AMALFI COAST: POMPEII & PIZZA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

If you are thinking about booking this holiday just do it – you won’t regret it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our 8 year old son would say watching football with the Italian family who owned the hotel! We particularly enjoyed the walk of the gods and the superb barbecue, visiting Pompeii, and swimming in the sea with the beautiful background of Positano.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Paula could not have done more for us. She even came with us on her day off to show us round Naples! She was very enthusiastic. She got on well with everyone and ensured we all gelled together. She was very informative and great fun. Paula got on well with the children and ensured that they were well catered for. We would recommend her most highly and would be interested in undertaking other tours she may lead.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Relax, go with the flow, take lots of cash with you to pay tips etc.

Reviewed November 2011

ATLAS DESCENT

A really interesting trip which has something for every type of cyclist, from rough trails to fast smooth tarmac. The scenery is stunning and so varied.

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz is a great leader. I had 100% faith in her at all times. She is very practical beng able to easily fix any problem with the bikes. She was always checking the bikes, pre-empting any problems. A great bonus is that she knows the trails inside out. The leader could make or break a trip, and Liz certainly made the trip the great success it was.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't worry about anything as Exodus has done the trip so many times that everything is taken care of. You need to be reasonably fit and not too timid for some of the trails.

Reviewed November 2011

THE AMALFI COAST

Good mix of classic history and walking.

Most Inspirational Moment

Views to Capri and Positano on the Walk of the Gods

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic. Christine's knowledge of the area added tremendously to the enjoyment of the walking.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Limber up your knees!

Reviewed November 2011

CYCLE MOROCCO'S GREAT SOUTH

A well organised and enjoyable trip for cyclists with a good base level of fitness.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some of the descents were awesome, but I also enjoyed the challenge of some of the climbs and the sense of achievement

Thoughts on Group Leader

I thought Richie was a very good group leader - he was very professional and took things like health and safety and bike maintenance seriously but at the same time he was good fun and always upbeat and encouraging. He had good local knowledge and was always keen to share tips to help the group improve their cycling. He was very organised so we always knew exactly what was happening each day, what time we had to meet and where etc so the trip ran very smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It’s a holiday and not the Tour de France, but you definitely do need a good base level of fitness to complete this trip as there are several climbs. Being confident that you can control a bike is also important as there are some fast descents with sharp corners. You don't have to be an expert cyclist to enjoy this trip but for your own enjoyment and that of others on the trip I would definitely advise doing some training for this trip and make sure you are realistically fit enough to cycle 70km per day for 6 days otherwise you might struggle or hold other people in the group back. Overall I would say the trip is most suitable for intermediate level cyclists, ie those who cycle a bit at home but are not too serious about it. I think beginners might struggle (unless they are very fit and confident, in which case they would be ok) and advanced cyclists might find the pace of the group too slow (although they could still enjoy the trip as a relaxing way to explore a new country) Take some warm clothes as its cold in the mountains, especially at night. If you want to read at night, take a torch as most of the hotels you stay in don't have very powerful lights and its hard to read. The hotel in Marrakech is quite noisy so take ear plugs!

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