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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed March 2012

CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA

See the real Sri Lanka as well as many of the key tourist sights. The back roads take you through villages and countryside that would be missed travelling any other way. There is one challenging long ride with a steep climb but a train option provides a cultural alternative. A surprising experience providing fantastic views of the hill country. Travel through the heart of Sri Lanka, from low land wild life parks to the more temperate tea hills.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing how rural Sri Lankans live - they all seemed so happy despite often difficult conditions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

A big hearted Sri Lankan who worked tirelessly to make everyone on the trip happy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Consider the train ride if you don't think you want to complete the long uphill cycle. It is an experience you will remember. In Kandy, climb the hill (or get a tuk tuk) to the Buddha temple on the hill. The views over Kandy are worth the trip.

Reviewed March 2012

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

THis trip to Kenya was great from beginning to end. Kenya is a very beautiful country, amazing wildlife and very welcoming people. I went to see animals and thats what I got, the game drives on the Masai Mara were wonderful. But a group trip like this can be made or runied by your fellow travellers, what can I say…….I travelled with the most friendly, easy going bunch of folk….thanks guys, you made a great holiday even better.

Most Inspirational Moment

Staying on the Masai Mara was awesome.....being greeted by a giraffe on the way to breakfast was sureal....and the game drives wonderful it was awesome to see so many beautiful animals in their natural habitiats.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guides Ben and Davies were excellent...what those guys dont know about Kenya and its wildlife can be written on the back of a postage stamp.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go and enjoy yourself! Be prepared for long bumpy drives but thats part of the fun of stepping outside the comfy UK to explore the beauties of Kenya!!

Reviewed March 2012

IN SEARCH OF THE SNOW LEOPARD

This was a trip into a remote area in the winter to search for what we all thought was unattainable. We expected cold, camping at altitude and rough walking. We got all of that but we did not expect hot water bottles every night!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Surrounded by steep sided snow covered mountains it seemed impossible that anything could live in this terrain , until we saw tracks and scrape marks of a snow leopard. Expectantly scanning the mountainside and intently watching for any unusual movement of blue sheep (snow leopard fodder!), added to the excitement. We all hoped, but no one really expected to see a snow leopard, after all, we all knew that film crews had staked out areas for months before getting footage of them. Then after hot footing it up a steep snowy mountain track, there it was high on the mountainside but visible through binoculars. When it decided to move, the full length of its powerful sleek body and equally long tail was fully shown. We were so priveledged!It was not all about snow leopards though as this area is stunningly beautiful with other plenty of other wildlife and prolific birdlife. However when the second snow leopard was sighted 2 days later, late in the afternoon, with it snowing gently, it just could not get any better!None of this would have been acheived without the experience and knowledge of our superb wildlife guide - Khenrab -he was inspirational!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Valerie Parkinson was the best!. She had such knowledge of this area and it was obvious she loved being there. The local team and the organisation was brilliant which is why all went so smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take the very warmest sleeping bag, lots of layers and a good pair of binoculars.. The altitude is something to consider as its immediate when you fly into Leh, though this trip gave good opportunity to aclimatise by spending a few days around Leh before moving higher. This is not a holiday with mod cons so don't expect them. Just enjoy the shower when back in Delhi.

Reviewed March 2012

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

A holiday that was physiclly challenging but not so much that it was too much.I liked the idea of being ”offroad’ most of the time. The trip leaders were excellent, empathetic, and flexible. Highlight was summiting out on a gloriously clear day

Most Inspirational Moment

view for ever from the peaks

Thoughts on Group Leader

excellent - no need to say more!

Advice for Potential Travellers

give it a go - but be fit so you can enjoy it more without the aches and pians

Reviewed March 2012

MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB

A really good trip with likeminded people. Excellent local guides who were flexible and gave us an insight into local culture and life in the Atlas Mountains as well as leading us up the mountain.

Most Inspirational Moment

Great group and numerous laughs.Being at top of Mount Toubkal, despite feeling effects of altitude!Fantastic scenery, particularly in the snow and sun.Visit to local Hammam was definitely memorable!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were excellent. Confident, professional and very focussed on our safety and well being.Adapted calmly to request to amend itinerary as a result of altitude issues.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Refuge and guest house colder than expected - really do need to take warm clothes and down jackets do make a difference ihn the evening.Advice given on need for very stiff boots not quite as essential as expected.

Reviewed March 2012

CLASSIC VIETNAM & ANGKOR

This trip gave a good overview of the country, its history and culture. Doing a multi stop trip afforded us some quality time in each location, we were able to absorb the different atmosphere between north and south and see the things we most wanted to

Most Inspirational Moment

difficult to decide on one, but enjoyed kayaking in Halong bay, looking around Hoi An, the Cu chi tunnels and war museums in Hanoi and Saigon. Angkor Wat complex was also clearly in a league of its own.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very friendly, helpful and wanted to help us make the most of our stay in his country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only to choose carefully between the different types of holiday available from Exodus in Vietnam. There are many ways to see the country and you have to work out your priorities and work this in with the travel arrangements

Reviewed March 2012

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Wow what a week, we had a fantastic time, Eki was an excellent guide, the food was great, scenery stunning and the activities were brilliant. Only downside was no Northern Lights but still a great week to remember and the weather can’t be helped.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip highlights were the snowshoe trip to Castle Rocks and Dog Sledding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was a great group leader and made the week go very smoothly and we always felt informed as where we needed to be and when.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own baselayers, hat and gloves - essential to keep warm. Be ready for an active week!

Reviewed March 2012

JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

Just thought I’d respond to Heidi’s comment that people should be prepared to help out if you are to keep to your schedule: On a previous trip (Nambia) our guide Maxwell TOLD US OFF for helping: "This is a fully serviced camping trip – it is what you pay for." And this is the case for the J’burg to Cape Town trip. You don’t need to help. The crew are well-drilled and operate like clockwork when clearing camp. Yes, of course you can help with stacking a few chairs etc. but more often than not it is the guests that hold things up. Another gem from Maxwell, and taken on too by Sifiso, our South African guide – "A packed bag is you pass to the breakfast table!" And how well that works. It was often the case that guests were so busy helping out clearing camp that we were held up and had to wait for THEM to pack their bags. No problems with the schedules – all you have to do is make sure that YOU are ready. (A great trip which I could readily do again.)

Reviewed March 2012

COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Mind blowing whistle stop trip. Brilliant guide, no where in the world can prepare you for Rajastan, it is unique.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a tiger at 50 mtrs in Rathanbore and sitting beside her for 15minutes.Friendly and communitive peopleHeritage Guest HousesRanakpur temple carvings and Mogul minature paintings in JodhpurBundi and chittagarth as an example of real India,of the tourist trail

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely brilliant, So enthusiastic and informative. Phased by nothing,took everything in his stride.Arranged additional trips to cooking lessons and a bollywood film. Also a cultural evening in Udaipur

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are travelling as a couple make sure both names are on your travel/flight documents otherwise the security will not let you into Delhi Airport.Recommend sticking to a diet of Indian food.Go with the flow and abandon all pre-concieved ideas.

Reviewed March 2012