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So the views were beautiful, the walks invigorating, the company a joy. But I have to comment on three things. 1) Eduardo did us wrong arranging our trip out of Bomerano. We had originally booked a private transfer to the airport but changed plans after the trip began. I sent a request to Exodus to change it but never heard back. I called and was told someone would call me back. Never happened. I asked our tour leader and he said Eduardo was in charge of that at the local level. I met with Eduardo in person and he agreed verbally to take three of us to the ferry dock. When the day came he refused on the basis of the fact that one other person who needed to go to the airport had joined our private transfer. Then Eduardo added another guy not from the tour who needed to buy or pick up something in another town along the way. When I complained that here we had all paid extra for this private transfer and we got driven through this other town in all kinds of traffic and waited while this guy did his errand, Eduardo still refused to take us to the ferry dock even though he had verbally agreed to do so. Very unimpressive. 2) I understand why the itinerary had to be updated several times due to weather BUT we could never be sure what was what because it was hard to keep in mind the details of the sometimes confusing verbal instructions we were told each night. A simple email or WhatsApp set of detailed instructions about the next day sent each evening would have solved this issue. 3) both the room by the pool where we met each evening to get our information for the next day and the dining room have the most horrendous acoustics, making it hard to hear the verbal instructions, unpleasant to dine there, and less able to enjoy our fellow traveler’s company or even the meal. Some carpeting or acoustic panels on the ceilings or meeting in a different room would have solved this.
The Path of the Gods!!
Nico was very careful and took his responsibilities to us very seriously. This was surely not easy as the walks were challenging and I’d guess the average age in our group was mid-seventies. Anything could have happened but thanks to Nico there were no casualties.
The Sierra de Aitana trek more than lived up to expectations. The scenery was magnificent and the walking was challenging enough to feel like an achievement each day, but manageable enough to be great fun.
Reaching the summit of Aitana
The group bonded well, thanks to the expert and sensitive leadership of our host Jose. His passion for the mountains and his home region underpin this trip, and his ability to manage a large group with different trekking experience and ability made the trip enjoyable for everyone. Jose always went the extra mile to ensure we were happy and safe, and (very importantly) well fed! His sandwiches are legendary and we were all grateful for his advice on local restaurants, and a wine and olive oil tasting at a nearby vineyard. Thanks, Jose for a truly memorable week.
Make sure you are fit enough for this challenge.
This was a busy itinerary with some early starts and long transfers, but it meant we saw so many amazing places every day. Our memory of the first week in the north, was of the noisy mayhem that is India, with quite a lot of sightseeing to monuments. In contrast the week in Kerala was more relaxed either by the sea or in the mountains. Being a ‘Premium Adventure’ meant we were in good standard hotels, and about half the dinners and some lunches were included in the price, which was appreciated. Also, our leader saw to all the tipping for the whole trip, so we didn’t have to have a kitty (a bit of a bugbear on previous Exodus trips).
It is difficult to pick out one moment, but have to say that the Taj Mahal did not disappoint. Being there from sunrise, watching the colours change with the light was a magical experience. Another vivid memory is of a late afternoon walk through a tea plantation after the pickers had left.
Mayank was an outstanding leader. We were a small group who all gelled, so it was very informal and Mayank was one of the gang. He was efficient, reliable and great fun. On the long journeys he talked at length about aspects of Indian life, giving us all a greater insight into the history and culture of the country. Nothing was too much trouble and he definitely added to the success of the holiday.
If you are likely to visit India only once, this tour would be an excellent choice. We had so many different experiences and enjoyed the great variety. Although it might be a bit more expensive than other Exodus tours, we felt it was good value.
Excellent trip, beautiful scenery, and an absolutely fabulous guide, Fabrizio!! His enthusiasm, in-depth knowledge and overall care for our group made the experience exceptional. Ask for him by name!
Matera, Monopoli, Otranto
5 stars+!!
Highly recommend
An excellent week of hiking, led by José. About 1,000m of ascent on most days, so you need to be reasonably fit – but the views are most definitely worth the climb. The hotel is simple but perfectly ok – and the food prepared by Raquel was tasty. It’s a small hotel, so the exodus party takes over the whole hotel which is helpful when doing evening briefings.The weather in March was cool (c15C max most days) which was ideal for hiking.
Seeing Ibiza 180km across the Med from the top of Aitana
José was a good group leader - very knowledgable about the local area, and made adjustments to daily walks to suit the group (some group members did slightly shorter walks but still managed to join the group).
I highly recommend this trip.
Trip completed in Jan-Feb 2025. This was my first time in India. The cycling was excellent (one day with 900m elevation riding to Kumbhalgarh but otherwise actually easier in terms of elevation/distance than on other grade 3 trips I’ve been on). Cycling in the cities is somewhat of an adrenaline sport which was great fun! The Taj Majal, Udaipur and Jodhpur Fort were all excellent. The food is exceptionally good. The bus was the most comfortable exodus trip bus I’ve ever been on and made the longer journeys a pleasure. I enjoyed the experience of the overnight train journey.
The Shree Ram hotel, Kumbhalgarh Forest Retreat and Sariska Safari Lodge I found to be very good and enjoyed staying there. The room in Ashok Country Resort was somewhat damp/musty. With the swimming pool closed there isn’t much to do there and, other than the airport, there’s nothing nearby. Food there was good. Bathrooms in the vesta mayura palace and udai villas were dirty. A night club next to the vesta mayua pumps out window shaking music until around midnight. This holiday is really cheap for two weeks – I know I can’t expect too much of a three star hotel in India but I’d rather have paid a bit more and had a nicer cleaner hotel at every stop.
Has to be the Taj Mahal.
If you're adding extra nights in Delhi don't stay extra nights in the first hotel, stay somewhere else. The weather in Jan-Feb required only full winter cycling gear on one day (Delhi) with the other days just occasionally needing a autumn/winter cycling jersey for an hour or two to start. Wasn't cold in any of the hotels and only needed to use a hotel heater once.
My second exodus trip in portugal and once again the food (especially the picnics) was exceptional. Not quite enough cycling to burn off all the calories from the pasteis de natas and other delicious pastries/cakes! The scenery on this trip was the best I have experienced on an exodus trip – on other trips I’ve found some great scenery interspersed with longer stretches on roads with nondescript views, on the porto to lisbon trip it was multiple stunning beach/cliff views with forest, boardwalk, bays and quaint villages. Hotels were generally of very good quality (worth the superior comfort level advertised). The start hotel was changed to the Hotel Vila Gale which was OK but could do with a refurb of the rooms (doesn’t look as good as the planned hotel neya).
The many views of the Atlantic beaches
Joao was exceptionally good. Deserving of his leader of the year award.
The cycling on day 1 and 2 is definitely grade 2 and some may find this a bit slow if you are a regular cyclist. The last three days have more hills and more opportunities to stretch the legs a bit. If you've not been there before extra time in Porto or Lisbon is good as there is lots to do in both cities.
This was the best vacation we’ve ever had. There were four things that made this vacation absolutely outstanding:
First: the location- between the Northern lights and the snowy forest and river landscapes, this place is heaven on earth.
Second: the guides- Janne and Lars made this a really special trip. It’s clear that they love their jobs and their location. Lars makes all of the bread fresh daily and his kitchen staff is so talented. All of the food was delicious. Janne is such a great outdoorsman (Janne was our main guide for the trip)- it was so neat hearing of all of the training experiences he’s had. They were both so knowledgable about all of the wildlife in the area.
Third: the activities. The activities were so great! The snowshoeing and cross-country skiing was challenging and fun. I loved them both, and I even had time to improve my new skiing skills over the trip (my husband wants to continue in our winters at home!). Then the dog-sledding, reindeer-sleighing and learning about the Sami culture and visiting with a Sami reindeer herder were once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They were amazing, and I will never forget them.
Finally, the fourth thing that made this trip fabulous was: the group. I wonder if Exodus just calls to people who you really want to spend time with. We loved the entire group, and they made this vacation amazing. They were supportive in all of our falling-down efforts, no one felt they had to outdo anyone else, and our evenings of downtime while we chased the Northern lights were all so much fun! We’ll definitely book with Exodus again!
Besides seeing the northern lights and the beautiful nature all around us, finding I was able to ski downhill on forest skis without falling was the most personally inspiring moment for me.
Janne is the best!!
This is a great trip and a great company. Definitely book this if you are considering it! You will fall down skiing- but it's ok- there were many, many before you who did the same.
Surprisingly beautiful, challenging and hospitable.
Inspiring moments happen every day
Head and shoulders above my expectations
Go for it!
Spending a few days in Belize (Caye Caulker specifically) before the tour began allowed time to rest after the flights as well as time to acclimatize to the heat and humidity. Before this trip, Belize was a place on the map where I had never been. By the end of the trip, I came away with the feeling that “Belize was now in my blood and would always have a very special place in my heart”. Every day and every place was absolutely alive with new learning opportunities. I would say this trip is very good value for money and would highly recommend.
Birdwatching (particularly at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary) was phenomenal. Not only was Jorge able to identify all the fauna and flora, he provided a wealth of information about each. He imparted a poignant reminder of how inextricably linked we are to nature, that nature has so much to teach us, and that we have a responsibility to care for all manner of life. The visits to the archaeological site at Lamanai and the stunning Mayan ruins at Tikal, and learning about the history of the Mayan civilization, was incredibly interesting and humbling. The experience of being in inner tubes in the pitch dark caves (Caves Branch River) and listening to all of the sounds, and then turning our headlamps back on to see the interior with its stalactites and stalagmites and all the various patterns, was pure magic! Another of my most memorable experiences came early on during a visit to a little museum at Crooked Tree. I said to the local guide who escorted us through the museum that "if only all of my teachers had been like you, I'd probably be pretty smart today"! Like our guide Jorge, and all the other guides throughout the tour, he was an engaging storyteller and very proud of his country, such that his passion was truly infectious. Really appreciated that our last few days were in Caye Caulker and that the last day was a "free" day. That being said, it was election day and no alcohol was being served which meant that some of the places were closed. The size and the camaraderie of the whole group added a whole extra element of enjoyment for me. Though I haven't mentioned other experiences and places, all were extremely worthy of note.
Jorge was, without exception, the best tour leader I have ever experienced. Not only was he knowledgeable, about the history and culture of Belize, the history of the Mayan civilization, and all the fauna and flora, he never tired of sharing his vast array of knowledge. He was engaging, enthusiastic, fun and was forever watching out for the safety of the group. But for his excellent leadership, it's difficult to imagine I would have enjoyed this trip as much as I did. Definitely a 10/10. His amazing organizational skills and incredible rapport with all of the drivers and other local guides who were part of this tour (both in Belize and Guatemala) ensured that everything ran smoothly and in a timely fashion. In short, Jorge is worth his weight in gold and Exodus should be very proud to have him as a tour guide. • Two other experiences I will mention both relate to the need for medical attention while in Belize and the way it was handled. A few days into the tour, I became quite unwell as a result of infected mosquito bites. Jorge called ahead to the medical facility. From beginning to end, I felt supported and safe in every way possible and will be forever grateful both for Jorge's involvement and the excellent care received by the clinic in San Ignacio. The second experience involved one of my friends who was also part of the tour. It became necessary for her to deboard the plane (going home) because she was not well enough to fly. I immediately contacted Exodus and they arranged for an appointment at a medical facility, organized all related transportation while we remained in Belize City over the next few days, and found us a hotel, all the while checking on the status of my friend. I can't say enough about Exodus and look forward to exploring other trips with them.
Really important (as stressed in trip notes) to drink lots of water. Sunscreen and bug repellant - a must! Accommodation ranged from good to excellent (as accurately reflected in the trip notes). The food overall was very tasty and varied and seafood was always fresh. There was always a good selection and I particularly enjoyed trying the Belizean dishes. As travelling was primarily by mini-bus, and many of the roads were dirt and gravel, it made for slow-going. However, as our group was small (7 plus guide), each of us were able to have our own window seat and there were ample opportunities provided for bathroom stops along the way.