Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Alex Morris
Reviewed June 2024
The best Cycling trip ever
This was such an attack on the senses and fantastic from start to finish. Vietnam has so much to offer and each day was a new experience which made the Cycling manageable and even in parts enjoyable. It was very hot when we went (August) but everyone powered through and felt a great sense of achievement at the end of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
There are so many to choose from but ascending the Hoi Van Pass was a great success and the views at the top were worth the climb.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Son was amazing. He thought of everything, made the trip really enjoyable and is so passionate about his country and their people. A really special leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you have been thinking about whether to do this trip - just do it!! You won't regret it. It was so much better than either of us expected and are so thankful for the experience Exodus gave us and the new friends we met along the way.
Alex Morris
Reviewed June 2024
Highlights of Central Europe
A great highlights trip to some lovely cities in Central Europe. It was great to be able to visit such a variety of places in such a small amount of time, all with their unique qualities.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit to a local families vineyard with accordian playing and copious amounts of wine to sample, what a great experience!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Vlad was very knowledgeable in the history of the region and was always happy to answer any questions the group had. Hopefully in the future he also leads all the city tours as the ones he delivered in Slovakia were great.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be mindful that there can be a good amount of walking to properly explore the cities and be prepared for that, but it was worth it to be able to see all that we did in the week.
Elizabeth Biggart
Reviewed June 2024
Cinque Terre only with Portofino as an add on!
Walks strenuous and views amazing. Had forgotten how hard steps are!
Most Inspirational Moment
Finishing the last walk!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepaired for long hard slog!
Alastair Willison
Reviewed June 2024
Sacred Valley and one day inca trail trek
Very informative. Good transport connections and accommodation. Clear instructions on travelling requirements regarding temporary holdalls etc.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the hills above Matchu Pitchu.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Raul Guerra
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have the fitness level for the one day trek at altitude.
John Wigley
Reviewed June 2024
Culture, food, wine all delivered in style - great trip - left you wanting more.
This was an excellent trip. Delivered everything it says in trip name. Visited fabulous locations, learnt interesting facts about each place, tried local food and wine. Magnificent.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many to choose from - Learning about the contrada’s in Sienna - First vineyard walk and wine/ food tasting - the passion of the guide and his knowledge was great, only surpassed by the combination of his choice of ricotta (local farm produce) served with his olive oil, salt, pepper and his wine - sublime. Visit to Voltare. I could go on! The Spa trip, on the “down” day was brilliant, great place to relax.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Teresa, was everything you would want. A native - she could handle anything, dealt with issues well, was accommodating to my limitations. We had a relatively small group, 2 family groups, with a range of ages, but she managed to ensure we all enjoyed every day. Fabulous. On our “down” she arranged a spa day for us, where she took recommendations from local staff. It was brilliant.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I did more walking than I expected - we did between 10k and 15k steps on the guided tour days. Not a massive amount, but for some, with mobility issues, on the cobblestones, I found it tiring.
Kevin Griffin
Reviewed June 2024
Fantastic week in southern Portugal
A great overall experience. Fantastic scenery, most cycling on quiet roads , off the beaten track. Really got to have an authentic experience. Exceptional hotel choices.. charming and sometimes quirky. Ricardo (guide) and Vitor (driver) were incredible… very supportive and couldn’t do enough to help. All restaurant choices were excellent. The cycling was straight forward… and there is a significant amount of off road cycling which I hadn’t done before but found to be very enjoyable and it has inspired me to do more.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling across paddy fields in Portugal! All the fantastic coastal views with no-one else in sight!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Riccardo and Vitor were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about their country. It was a pleasure to spend a week with them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I highly recommend it. Be prepared to spend some time off road.. but you adapt easily and it’s very leisurely cycling
Sandra Horsfall
Reviewed June 2024
Capitals of Eastern Europe
Whistle stop tour of Czechia, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary
Most Inspirational Moment
Visit to vineyard and folk entertainment
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was excellent in every respect
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take shoes which will deal with uneven surfaces and cobbles.
Martin Stobbart
Reviewed June 2024
Simply Glorious
A wonderful week of trekking around Mount Blanc from the lovely Chalet Chocolat.
Most Inspirational Moment
It’s very difficult to single out one moment on such a diverse and action packed week, but achieving the summit on our first day was definitely a highlight that will linger long in my memory.; stunning surroundings and a great sense of achievement.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adrian was everything anyone would hope for in a group leader, and more; a consummate professional, with bags of knowledge. His briefings were informative and comprehensive, and he delivered encouragement, inspiration, genuine care and lots of humour whilst out trekking. Thanks for the memories.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Chalet Choclat’s hosts, Tom and Sol, make a superb team, catering magnificently for a variety of non-standard dietary requirements. Any fellow coeliacs should be totally confident in their willingness and ability to cater for a gluten free diet. Our group also included vegetarian, vegan and sulphite-free needs, so no mean feat. Thank you both, very much appreciated.
j bee
Reviewed June 2024
It was good not great
Not to bash Exodus, but I thought the trip would be better.
Guide (Tim) was ok. He mostly was quiet and I would have liked more history, stories of region, facts, etc. while hiking. Also he left us on the free day and couldn’t even stay for dinner the last night- he seemed to be in a rush to get out of there.
We are not sure why, but he also didn’t follow the printed itinerary. Which meant we hiked way longer and higher each day. The printed material said 7 miles most days with 750-1585’ elevation gain yet we ended up hiking 10-12 miles per day with 2000-2500’ gain.
We were exhausted and one in our group didn’t even participate 3 out of 5 hiking days.
Lastly, we all thought the food on the trip would be better. Our chalet hosts (Claire and Liz) were nice but they are not chefs- they are Exodus employees. Since we were staying in Chamonix France we all desired French cuisine but instead had Greek chicken, pasta pesto, and burgers… which seemed odd.
Compared to other tour companies I thought Exodus was okay but underwhelming. The people on the tour were nice but we all felt similarly about the guide and food when chatting.
Advice: Remember Exodus is a budget priced company so you should expect a basic level of services— there really is no wow factor.
I’m undecided if I will give them another chance.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing mountains
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ok not great
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read review above.
ian fogg
Reviewed June 2024
amazing, stunning and just so much to absorb
So much to see and senses were bombarded
Most Inspirational Moment
There was so many but I liked Tortuguero - i felt my senses were bombarded. There was so many animal sounds, so much to look at with the sights and smells and then the feeling of it all. From being on the water looking at the birds and wildlife to feeling the humidity it was amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Randall was oustanding.He was the ultimate professions and delivered his knowledge and insight very effectively. He shared information on the wildlife, flora and fauna as well as information on Costa Rica's social, historical and education systems. His answers were always articulate, well explained, patiently delivered and never too much effort. He was clearly liked and respected by hotel staff and locals wherever we went which was lovely to see.
He made our trip truly memorable and nothing short of outstanding.
(Oh and he solved my problem efficiently and effectively when I left my passport and other items in a hotel safe that we'd checked out of around 90 mins before!)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Moving on so regularly takes a bit of planning in terms of luggage and packing. Whilst my suitcase was big enough for the stuff I was taking (around 16kg inc case), a slightly bigger one would have been advantageous for packing up and moving on and made things a bit easier.
