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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed January 2012

A TASTE OF CUBA

Cuba is an amazing destination and this trip really did give you a taste of Cuba! The trip managed to fit in so much and gave you a real flavour of the country. The whole experience far exceeded my expectations!

Most Inspirational Moment

Too difficult to pick just one. Walking around historic Havana and soaking up the atmosphere, snorkelling in the Bay of Pigs, Che monument, Trinidad and the catamaran trip and lunch at the Bella Vista Paladar in Vinales were certainly highlights of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martha was fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble and her knowledge of her country was incredible. She certainly made the trip relaxing, interesting and fun!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go as soon as you can. Cuba is changing and although some of it might be for the better, aspects of what makes it a truly special destination will have disappeared forever. On a practical note if you go on the catamaran trip make sure you take something to cover up with on the boat, it was really hot and not much shelter from the sun!

Reviewed January 2012

EVEREST BASE CAMP

The Himalayas is an incedible, awe inspiring place. I am glad that I chose Exodus to take me there- they were 100% professional.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being within the Annapurna Sanctury. Being completly enclosed by the majesty of the mountains. This was one of the most inspiational experienes of my life. The memory will stay with me forever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He is the most complete Leader I have ever had the privilage to meet.He is meticulously well organised, observant, caring. He commands instant respect when discussing serious or formal issues. He had a genuinely friendly attitude toward everyone he cme in contact with- Trekkers, fellow Guides, Porters, Lodge Staff. He has a gift for instilling confidence in others.I would enquire which treks Ngima would be leading prior to booking my next trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Put in the training. Good boots well broken-in. Eat and Drink plenty on the trip. Enjoy the company of your fellow trekkers.You are going to have a great time!

Reviewed January 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

A great trip with a good mix of cities, desert, mountains and seaside. You will see a lot of what Morocco has to offer with ever changing landscapes and scenery around every corner.

Most Inspirational Moment

Really hard to choose just one! Walking through the sand dunes of the Sahara in Merzouga just enjoying the silence and amazing scenery, sunrise, sunsets and post dinner drumming and singing sessions with our local guides. Sitting at the summit of our hike admiring the view of the snow capped High Atlas. Listening to the call to prayer and experiencing Moroccan tradition and culture.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rachid was knowledgable and enthusiatic and proud of his Beber heritage. Special mention also has to go to Hassan our driver - he did an amazing job and alwys felt extremely safe on the roads, even when other drivers were kinda crazy!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are travelling in winter then be prepared for some very cold weather. The hotel in the gorge and the gite in the mountains do not have any heating so make sure you have enough warm clothes, thermals and a decent sleeping bag. Hot water for showers was available though thankfully! Desert was also v cold at night so be prepared. The gorge and Atlas mountain hikes do require some level of fitness. Although not technically difficult, you are hiking for 4-5 hours with a lot of uphill. We did hike in rain and a blizzard in the gorge and through snow in the mountains so decent waterproofs recommended! Shopping seemed to be better and cheaper in Essouira than in Marrakesh. Prices were cheaper and they were more willing to bargain. Although there are a couple of long travel days, you do make frequent stops. And with so much to see out the windows of the bus the time did seem to fly by very quickly. Try to pack light for two reasons - there isnt a whole lot of room for luggage on the mini bus and you will end up shopping and buying stuff there. Oh and dont forget earplugs - the first call to prayer at 530am can be very very loud!!!!

Reviewed January 2012

CYCLING THROUGH RAJASTHAN

Fascinating country, impressed by the resourcefulness and friendliness of the people. Cycling always interesting, so much to see.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through that arch and seeing the Taj Mahal.

Thoughts on Group Leader

OK, friendly and polite, perhaps could have been a bit more proactive in explaining things.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you go in December don't forget your fleeces. It gets cold at nights and many of the hotels don't have heating.

Reviewed January 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

The climb itself was exceptional. The African Walking Company were incredibly hospitable and cheerful. The representative from Exodus however, was less than helpful. In london, i confirmed the schedule over the phone – he had told us that we were sceduled to leave in the morning.. in fact the walking company were to arrive the next day in the afternoon.. and there was another nights stay at a differing hotel.I had to call from Tanzania, spoke to said representative and he assured me that someone would be picking us up that day. However, he was incorrect and once i had spoken to him a second time he did not apologise for the mistake and was most unhelpful. Due to this representative of Exodus, i am very sceptical of usign Exodus again.

Most Inspirational Moment

Singing the Kilimanjaro song with the team and learning about their histories and life experiences.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Team Leader and the other members of the team were exceptional. They were fun, helpful, supportive and knowledgeable about the mountain and the wildlife.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would book directly through the African Walking Company and bypass Exodus. Their customer service is awful.

Reviewed January 2012

DISCOVER COSTA RICA

Excellent tour by Exodus. Beautiful nature and the lodges give you a chance to enjoy a real rain and cloud forest experience. I was surprised how environmental consciousness the country is. Well done Costa Rica !

Most Inspirational Moment

- Boat trip in the back canals at Tortuguero.- Children at school.- Humming birds !!! How beautiful they are.- rainforest and cloud forests - very unique experience and the well chosen lodges made them very enjoyable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The guide was very knowledgable and had good contacts with other guides to help spotting animals. The only comment I could make that he could have much better managed timing in the interest of the group (instead of his own interest) to make the most of the day. Often days were splitn with short breaks that you could do nothing meaningful. The driver was brilliant, he well looked after the bus and people safety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

- It's a wildlife tour, so don't expect much cultural experience.- Food is great but nothing authenticate; ask for plain grilled fish when on the coast to enjoy the real flavor of fresh seafood and don't let it spoiled with marinade and sauce. - Bring a water bottle - tap water is safe to drink !- Don't forget your fleece, it's freezing in the mountains in the night. - You are going to rain/could forests, don't expect your cloths to dry:-)

Reviewed January 2012

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

My photographic safari based at Kicheche Bush camp, surpassed all previous wildlife trips by virtue of the abundance of game, plus the manifest non-stop action, coupled with animal behaviour that I have never witnessed before.

Most Inspirational Moment

Where to begin? I have indelible images in my mind's eye of the hyena pack harassing a male lion in the dawn light; the wildebeest escaping from the pursuing hyena by jumping into the river - again in the dawn light; the cheek of the jackals attempting to steal a kill from other predators; the lion killing and carrying off an infant warthog; the spectacle of the three cheetahs chasing and killing an impala; not to mention the grand finale - a female cheetah with two cubs, estimated at less than two week old.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The inimitable Paul Goldstein delivered in spades! Backed by Darren and Emma, running the camp and our drivers and trackers: Charles, James and Patrick. A winning combination.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If wildlife photography is your thing - don't hesitate - sign up and go!!!

Reviewed January 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

As the holiday title suggests, what you get on this holiday is an insight to the highlights of Morocco – a country with a lot to offer the traveller. This therefore does involve a lot of time spent travelling, which in our case was extremely cramped as the trip was full with 16 adults on a small, old 18 seater mini-bus (plus guide & driver).

Most Inspirational Moment

Morocco really does have a lot of contrasts - from the Imperial Cities, the Desert, Mountains and the Atlantic coast as well - personally I find it difficult to pick a favourite, although I did enjoy the walking and would have liked a bit more.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mustapha was all you could want from a local guide - always helpful, polite and knowledgeable - unfortunately on the bus the technology (microphone & speakers) often let him down, meaning we couldn't hear a lot of his commentary.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For winter departures of this holiday, pack for a winter holiday - it gets very cold at night in the desert, the mountains and especially in the gorge. Most hotels do not have room heating, so thermals and thick jumpers are required.

Reviewed January 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

A beautiful country with fantastic food and superb cycling, it was just as we’d imagined it would be.

Most Inspirational Moment

From learning to cross the road in Saigon (yep its an art form), to eating spring rolls in the winding back streets of Hoi An to cycling through tiny fishing villages, paddy fields and up beautiful coastal mountain passes - Cycling Vietnam is a delight for all the senses.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was incredibly relaxed, very knowledgeable and sociable with amazing restaurant and food recommendations. He was a joy to cycle with (especially on some of the tougher hills) and he ran his team like clockwork. Couldn't have asked for better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You won't be disappointed - this trip is everything it promises to be. Bring your waterproofs for the inevitable downpours and leave some space in your bag for souvenirs.

Reviewed January 2012

KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA

Loved it, particularly the 2nd week once we’d entered Kerala, which was as beautiful as I’d imagined. Lots of early starts, and some long cycling days, but always with the support vehicle for anyone in need, and friendly ‘hi’s’ from local children as we cycled passed, and a wonderful day on the house-boat and final day on the beach to round it all off.

Most Inspirational Moment

1. The ascent to Ooty. Not for the faint hearted - a 2 hour slog up hill but a great sense of achievement at the end. 2. The descent from Ooty - an amazing and beautiful downhill ride crossing over into Kerala.3. Sunset on the houseboat; early morning on the houseboat

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group was led by 3 incredibly patient people - Vishnu, the main group leader; Safi - main bike man; and Shibu in the bus. They worked really hard behind the scenes to ensure we could relax as much as possible, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Putting away bikes each night, getting them out and loaded with new water bottles each morning, organising and running the kitty for meals and tips, and looking after us at our frequent coffee/tea stops en route. They deserve particular thanks for the way they coped when, due to an unfortunate and serious accident one of our group had to be taken to hospital. Vishnu stayed with them at the hospital for a few days and Safi took on the role of group leader as well as main bike man.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hotel at Ooty was freezing cold - take some warm clothes, ask for an electric heater for your room. Best options for your free afternoon in Ooty are the Botanical Gardens or the Rose Garden. If you are not sure about the trip to the Orphanage - do go. It is not at all voyeuristic and the children at the orphanage will be excited to see you, and at the end you can make a donation if you wish.

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