Reviews

What an Amazing Trip!

The title says it all! A well-paced journey through one of Europe’s hidden gems. A great mix of moderate and challenging treks through truly breathtaking scenery.

Varied tour in a beautiful and friendly country

We enjoyed a wide range of experiences – very much as described in the trip description. Many years ago a friend who cycled through many many countries came back and declared Sri Lanka to be the most beautiful place he had visited. Indeed he was right – the parts of Sri Lanka we visited were really lovely and also very friendly. We would have like more extended opportunities for walking and cycling but there’s no doubt we packed in a lot (sometimes I felt we were a little rushed on eg at Lion’s Rock). Hotels were of a good standard and generally very friendly. Highly recommend a visit to Sri Lanka whether on this trip or independently.

So many 'wow' moments!

If you are a seasoned walker not afraid of some big hills, and enjoy seeing spectacular views, then this is the trip for you. Each of the 10 days of walking brought with them different challenges, offset by the amazing views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks. Ably led by our Exodus leader, Maria, the group were encouraged to walk at a sensible pace each day, enabling us to reach our campsite mid-afternoon to enjoy some down time, before doing it all again the next day! Maria was incredibly supportive, checking in on everyone, yet took a sensible and safety-first approach when due to various reasons, people couldn’t walk for a day or so, advising them not to try and to re-join the tour in a day or so. His knowledge of the trails and the area was excellent. The tents and sleeping mats (we hired) were fine for the trip. The tents were roomy enough for 2 and the mats comfortable enough for our weary bodies to get some decent sleep! 2 nights of heavy rain and not a single leak in the tent was also a bonus! The campsites are fine – 2 are very basic with no showers (be prepared for a cold wash!) and only a couple of basic toilets (lots of flies!), but the remainder have showers and often laundry facilities too. The two basic campsites are next to very refreshing rivers so this was also very welcome to cool off!

Maris was assisted in camp by Albert, cooking us some delicious meals and taking into account dietary requirements. Vegetarians were catered for well but as a big meat eater, I did struggle having vegetarian meals for several of the nights. Be warned, Albert loves adding mushrooms to everything!! In Albert’s van he had a fridge with an honesty bar (beer, wine, coke, chocolate) and also an extension lead to charge phones and devices. In the morning, we had to help load our bags and tents plus cooking bits into Albert’s van. If everyone helps it is a 10 minute job.

Walking days were challenging. Some days long and moderate, other days shorter but tough. The hardest day comes near the end of the trip, in my opinion, with 1500m plus of altitude gained! For those of you familiar with Snowdon, this is up the Pyg track twice consecutively, with similar gradients to match the top section! Lots of breaks make the walking and ascents achievable.

Wonderfully surprised!

I have never been to Croatia and did not know what to expect and was wonderfully surprised! It is a beautiful country with so much history and natural beauty. There is a lot of Italian architectures, beautiful beaches and history. The walks were gentle walks except went walking up the peak of Montokuc on Mljet Island which is challenging but there are other things to do on the Island. The food was amazing and produce locally. There is a good choice of vegetarian and vegan meals. I would definitely recommend this trip as it’s a nice introduction to Croatia.

Stunningly beautiful country with fascinating history

My first Exodus trip and what a wonderful trip it was. Such a great insight into this wonderful country which has stunning scenery, amazing historical sites, wildlife, interesting fauna and flora, beautiful beaches and above all very friendly people who are desperate for tourists to return. As a single female traveller I always felt safe, and never felt hassled or threatened when having free time on my own.
The tour gives you a real mixture of scenery, temples, wildlife, activities, interaction with some local families, free time, beach days – although we covered about 1500 km in 2 weeks it never felt like we were in the bus too much – and there was so much to view outside. A couple of long days were nicely broken up with different activities.
Several of the hotels had stunning views and nice swimming pools – perfect for an early morning or late afternoon swim.
All in all a fabulous trip!

ADC Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine

A fantastic trip – a great variety of winemakers and local artisans visited, with some really interesting historical sites visited too.

TDT Walking in Tuscany (Level 5)

Fantastic trip with a good variety of walks. The Garfagnana area truly is one of Italy’s best kept secrets – a lot of the time it felt like you had the whole place to yourself! The whole area is absolutely stunning.

Feb. 2024 Trip

I thought this was an excellent trip to see a lot in a country that has recently opened tourism to all. Saudi Arabia has added new visitor centers to many archeological sites with knowledgeable guides. The people we met were friendly and welcoming, offering Saudi coffee and dates at many locations. Our Exodus guide Sara, and local Saudi guide, Samir, were top notch. Hotels and meals were good and vegetarian diets were possible. Our group of about 16 was about half women and I felt we were all treated with courtesy. Our group was a curiosity at times and we had our pictures taken as much as we took pictures. We visited some of the major cities and many lesser known locations in desert and mountainous areas. (Mecca may not be visited by people who are not Muslim.) I was impressed by the variety of the landscape and the busy cities with both very modern and traditional areas.

A great trip for getting close to nature

This trip takes in 3 contrasting areas of Alaska; the interior around Denali NP with the options for hiking the trails, or using the inclusive shuttle bus to view wildlife or get to more remote areas to wild hike; the coast and Kenai Fjords NP around Seward with a sea boat trip to hopefully see whales and a hike to the glaciers; and finally to the heart of the Kenai peninsula and a leisurely float down the Kenai river and walking to the falls to watch the salmon run. There’s only 2 travel days, but these are broken up with plenty of stops so don’t seem that long. By camping you are getting the full experience of being in the Alaskan wilderness; the site in Seward whilst being in the town is right on the shoreline so you can watch any marine wildlife.
I’ve done many Exodus trips but this is right up there as one of the best.

Incredible Alaksa

This was one of the most incredible trips I have taken – amazing itinerary, the best tour leader I have ever experienced and wonderful wildlife and hiking opportunities.