S R I L A N K A A jewel in the Indian Ocean DISCOVERY FOODIE ADVENTURES Tastes of the world WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS & WILDLIFE Choose your African safari

2019/2020 DISCOVER a world of possibilities

Welcome to this year’s Discovery & Wildlife exotic souks. These are some of the reasons it’s brochure, packed with travel inspiration and my favourite part of the world. Find out more in advice. There’s nothing quite like exploring the Trending Now (p24). There’s also some practical world’s faraway places. Whether you’re looking advice on how to pick your next safari: are you for red-eyed frogs in a Costa Rican rainforest, or the kind of person who wants to camp in luxury exploring a bejewelled Sri Lankan cave temple, or would you dare wild camp on the banks of the it’s what I’m most passionate about. beguiling Zambezi? (p30). Exodus holidays venture to some of the most Our adventures are carefully crafted so you’ll iconic places on the planet, so we’ve selected get the best of every moment, with experienced some of our favourite journeys, highlighting local guides on hand. And when you travel with the unforgettable experiences included in our Exodus be assured we travel responsibly, working itineraries. After a few challenging years for hard to eradicate the use of plastic bottles on all the region, I’m happy that North Africa and of our adventures (p33). Most of our holidays the Middle East are making a well-deserved are small, guided group tours but we can also comeback. Imagine camping under crystal clear arrange completely tailormade adventures too. skies heaving with stars in Jordan’s Wadi Rum, No matter where you’d like to go, or how you’d or being lost among Morocco’s hypnotic and like to travel, let us help you discover the world...

EMMA GARRICK Discovery Programme Manager 97% CONTENTS of our travellers would recommend 4 INSPIRING ADVENTURE SINCE 1974 us to their friends Reasons to choose Exodus for your next trip

6 WAYS TO TRAVEL 98% How to make your adventure personal 8 WHAT’S NEW? of our travellers think we design and Brand new trips from Europe to Asia operate trips to benefit the local community and environment 12 THE TRAVEL GUIDE Expert travel tips from flights to holiday bolt-ons

14 INSIDER’S GUIDE: SRI LANKA Exodus leader Ruwan shares his local knowledge

4.8 out of 5 average trip rating 18 FOOD FIGHT: VIETNAM VS. CHINA based on the past 100 online Gourmet adventures to whet your appetite customer reviews 21 THE LAST GREAT WILDERNESS Three inspiring women on life in Antarctica

24 TRENDING NOW The destinations hitting the headlines

28 BEYOND THE INCA TRAIL There’s so much more to Peru than Machu Picchu

32 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Exodus traveller Ivan Pinto shares his love of Botswana

35 BAN THE BOTTLE How we’re waging war on single-use plastic

36 INTOXICATING INDIA Uncovering more of this colourful country

38 FOREVER ON CLOUD NINE Leader of the Year Johnny on why he loves Costa Rica

40 HOLIDAY LISTINGS Details of our Discovery & Wildlife holidays in one place

Front cover art: An interpretation of Africa created by Serbian illustrator Martina Crepulja

This year’s front cover art was created exclusively for Exodus by Serbian artist Martina Crepulja. She uses her work to encourage and support children through art, and has chosen to donate one third of her fee for each of her six cover illustrations to Exodus’ Inspiration Project, our initiative that takes disadvantaged children from around the globe on exciting trips in their homelands. “I believe that children have the potential to build a better future, but only if they are encouraged to do so,” she explains. “The Inspiration Project Main image: The Meteora Monasteries, Greece inspires respect, tolerance and positive ideas by educating children about their own cultural and natural heritage, something they might otherwise be deprived of.”

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Inspiring ADVENTURE SINCE 1974

More than 40 years ago, we took a group of adventurers to Kathmandu in the back of our Bedford truck on a mission to see the world for ourselves. It was the first Exodus trip, a chance to venture into the unknown with fellow explorers, to meet people along the way who could share with us a perspective different to our own and to see the diverse destinations that they called home.

While the truck is long gone, our passion for travel, culture and discovery has only grown as time has passed. So too have the friendships forged with those that so warmly welcome us. As we support their communities, we benefit from the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of their homelands. And you will too, on your next Exodus adventure...

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Why see the world WITH EXODUS?

ENRICHED BY EXPERTISE

Every Exodus adventure is enhanced by our experience. We’ve travelled to more than 130 countries, to uncover their best-kept secrets and unmissable highlights. As you explore the world, you will do so with leaders who love to introduce you to their home countries, sharing stories and sights that allow you to experience it like a local. It’s these leaders — some who excel in fields such as mountaineering or archaeology — who show you the real heart of a destination.

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

With nearly 500 expertly arranged trips to 100 countries, you have an exciting choice to make. Our departures encompass winter specific adventures, cultural trips, cycling and trekking holidays, wildlife encounters and unforgettable family experiences, each with an activity rating so you can choose how active your trip will be. While our itineraries are carefully crafted, we’re flexible in how you enjoy them. Travel as part of a guided group or on a personalised, tailormade trip. You can also add extensions, flight upgrades and more.

TREADING CAREFULLY

We are determined that future generations continue to enjoy exploring the world as we do, so we leave as small an impact as possible when we travel. With your help, we support the communities that so graciously share their homes with us through various projects, championing local businesses and creating jobs. We've initiated projects to eradicate single-use plastic bottles, take children and porters on adventures in their homeland for the first time, as well as community projects in the Himalaya.

PAINLESS PLANNING

Activities, transport, accommodation and your tour guide are all arranged for you, so you can forget the logistics and simply focus on enjoying your holiday. Extensive trip notes for each adventure tell you all you need to know before you go, from any vaccination information to the expected weather. On guided group trips, our expert leaders are always on hand with advice should you need it, and they always have recommendations too. We’re also proud to say that 97% of our travellers would recommend us to their friends. And we’re ATOL and ABTA protected too, so you can be assured you are in safe hands.

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WAYS TO TRAVEL Whether you choose to travel with like-minded people on a guided group journey or a private tailormade trip, we’ve got dedicated teams here to make it happen. As the UK’s leading activity and adventure experts, being flexible is part of the reason customers turn (and return) to Exodus year after year.

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YOUR ADVENTURE YOUR WAY

GUIDED GROUP TAILORMADE ADVENTURES HOLIDAYS

There are many benefits to joining a guided Every aspect of a tailormade adventure group trip, and they make it our most popular can be created especially for you. Spotted way to travel. something special in our brochure, but you’d like more time in one destination? Prefer to The insider knowledge of our world- tone down the activity level to suit you? Our renowned leaders not only introduces your experts are on hand to make it happen. group to the best of a destination, but they share the stories behind them, taking you Similarly, if you want to go away but none down paths less travelled to see the true heart of our current dates or locations are right of a country. They’re on hand for everything for you, just give us a call. With 44 years’ you need, from meeting you at the airport to experience of travelling the world, we’re able restaurant recommendations and more. to get you to your dream destination, and provide everything you need when you get Group sizes range between 8-16 travellers, there (including one of our knowledgeable made up of a mix of people who share a local leaders). love of discovery — perfect if you’re travelling solo. We find this size creates the best group And only two people need to travel for us to dynamic, while ensuring that we’re not tailor something unique, so if you’re looking for disruptive to the destinations and communities an unusual honeymoon, a winter break for your we visit. It also means the cost of the trip is walking club or a family getaway, reach out spread across the group making it great value to our Tailormade team on 0203 733 4849. for money. The more people that travel, the less it’ll cost.

FLEXIBILITY NO MATTER HOW YOU TRAVEL

We offer a number of extras on both our Some guests choose to linger a little while guided group and tailormade holidays, longer in their chosen destination, and so we designed to make your trip special and free can arrange trip extensions or onward travel of complication. to a new place if you want to make the most of your time away. Regional departures are a simple option that makes all the difference, especially if you’re Flexibility is everything when it comes to pushed for time. Let us know your nearest ensuring you have a hassle-free holiday, and airport, and we’ll try our best to make it we pride ourselves on our ability to make possible for you to travel from there. We can your life just that little bit easier. Speak to one also sort flight upgrades, if you want to fly in of our experts to discuss your options. style or additional comfort.

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WHAT’S NEW Europe, Africa & Middle East

Our passion for discovery and ICELAND Best for volcanic landscapes wildlife means that our experts go There are few places on Earth as dramatic as Iceland. Visitors here will spend time discovering thundering waterfalls, glacial lagoons, gushing further and delve deeper to uncover geysers, ice caps and black beaches, all of which have inspired folklore unforgettable adventures. There and stories among those who live here. A knowledgeable local leader will take you on a journey designed to show you Iceland’s biggest are animal encounters, culinary highlights and to share the tales that they’ve inspired. Visit here in the summer to see the sights in 24-hour sunlight, or in winter when discoveries, cultural trips and the mysterious, flickering Northern Lights may be seen overhead. While you can be sure to tick off the big attractions on this trip — much more, all carefully designed including the Gulfoss Waterfall — you’ll also visit lesser-visited spots, to introduce you to more of our and meet the locals in fishing villages and puffins on steely cliffs. Iceland Explorer wonderful world... EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVW

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OMAN SPAIN CZECH REPUBLIC Best for Arabian magic Best for foodies Best for exploring cities This one week trip offers complete From tapas over drinks to fine dining Boasting impressive squares, bridges cultural immersion for those looking in world-renowned restaurants — with and a fairytale castle featured to experience Arabian beauty and 33 Michelin stars between them — in Game of Thrones, Prague is diversity. We experience many of food is held to an exceptionally high a destination with a history as Oman’s highlights, from Muscat’s standard in Spain. Gourmands will interesting as its skyline. It’s here Grand Mosque and the colourful love our journey through the Basque that our adventure begins, with Muttrah Souq to a cruise aboard a region. Here the sea and mountains a tour sharing fascinating insights traditional dhow boat and sipping meet, offering up an incredible range about the country’s Soviet history. on Kahwah (local coffee) with an of dishes. Enjoy a cookery class in a You’ll discover that there’s much more Omani family. Views of Jebel Shams, Michelin-recommended restaurant in to the Czech Republic than its capital known as the Grand Canyon of Bilbao; explore the vineyards of Rioja when you visit the UNESCO World Oman, are dramatic, as are those and indulge at an exclusive gastronomic Heritage Site of Villa Tugendhat in of the night sky over your desert dining club in San Sebastian — all Brno, the decorative Kroměříž Castle camp at Wahiba Sands. unforgettable highlights. and the home of Pilsner beer. A Week in Oman Basque Food Adventure Journey through the Czech Republic EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXV EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ABS EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACZ

EGYPT GHANA ETHIOPIA & DJIBOUTI NEW Best for ancient cultures Best for vibrant festivals Best for alien landscapes For more Few destinations offer as much Ghanaians pride themselves as the On the eastern branch of the Great new trips... intrigue as Egypt. With an friendliest nation in Africa and on a Rift Valley, three tectonic plates come ancient history that still harbours journey here you’ll be welcomed with together to create the bizarre, alien look out for the flag from p40 undiscovered secrets, it’s a magical cries of “Akwaaba” wherever you landscape of the Danakil Depression. destination. On this trip we visit go. We celebrate the Akwasidae Here we explore sites including Alexandria, once the intellectual and Festival with the Ashanti people and Lake Assal — the lowest point on cultural centre of the ancient world, visit villages and markets to gain a the African continent — the colourful and Cairo, where you’ll embark on better understanding of life here. sulphur spring at Dallol, and observe a food tour, tasting dishes that reveal As well as spending time with the centuries-old salt caravans. We also more about a place so often defined people of Ghana, we see wildlife camp on the rim of an active volcano primarily by its ancient relics. But too, such as elephants and buffalo in Erta Ale, and swim with Whale sharks don’t worry, we visit those too! the savannah of Mole National Park. off the Horn of Africa. Alexandria to Aswan Highlights of Ghana Danakil & White Sharks EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AED EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AQX EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AYJ

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WHAT’S NEW Further Afield

PERU Best for temples and ruins Spend ten action-packed days visiting some of the best sights Peru has to offer. Your adventure begins in the deep dense Amazon, exploring the rainforest by foot and boat, with a guide on hand to point out the creatures that call this place home. From there you’ll head to Cuzco city, visiting the San Pedro Market, the Sun Temple Koricancha and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman. You’ll also spend some quality time enjoying lunch with a family in the Chichubamba community, from where the famous Inca Trail begins. We do a shortened 1-day Inca Trail walk, via the Wiñay Wayna ruins which are built into the side of a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba river, to the impressive Sun Gate. Our adventure culminates in a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the iconic 15th-century Incan citadel. A Taste of Peru EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APP

THAILAND Best for traditional cooking classes While our experienced leader will take you to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi on this trip, it’s your tastebuds that will take you on the biggest adventure. One for travellers with a love of food, it’s an opportunity to delve a little deeper into what makes Thai food so renowned the world over. We visit the famous night market of Kanchanaburi to see local produce being sold, before taking a cookery class (and enjoying lunch) at a celebrated school. In Bangkok, you’ll enjoy street food in China Town, sampling both local and Chinese dishes. Away from the throng, you’ll also visit a family near Chiang Mai, seeing their home, village and market before enjoying an authentic cookery class, teaching you the skills to recreate Thai dishes at home. Thailand Food Adventure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALH

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GUATEMALA & BELIZE SOUTH AMERICAN TRIO ECUADOR Best for snorkelling Best for country-hopping Best for wildlife encounters Imagine peering down through the Taking in Uruguay, Argentina and There’s no better way to explore crystal waters of one of the best Brazil, this tour lets you explore three the Galapagos Islands than by snorkelling destinations on the planet, vibrant and very distinct countries. In boat, where navigating through or roasting marshmallows over a Uruguay, you’ll visit an estancia — a the wildlife-rich archipelago brings fiery volcano. You’ll do both on this South American ranch — and enjoy endless wonder. We take a cruise adventure through Guatemala and horse riding in this perfectly peaceful on Nemo III, a catamaran, complete Belize, discovering colonial cities, spot. Buenos Aires is the tango with on-board jacuzzi for ultimate markets and more. You’ll spend dancing capital of the world. See the relaxation, in between island three nights in Antigua, a UNESCO very best that Argentina has to offer hopping. Walk among snoozing World Heritage Site surrounded by over dinner, with a dramatic dance sea lions on the beach and follow in volcanoes, and you’ll explore Lake performance. Over in Brazil, you’ll Charles Darwin’s footsteps in search Atitlan by boat. Watching the sun rise stay in a beachfront hotel close to of the marine iguana and the Giant over the ancient Mayan citadel of dazzling Copacabana beach — it’s tortoise. Birdwatchers will find their Tikal is an unmissable moment. the stuff that dreams are made of. haven here in paradise. Journey through Guatemala & Belize Discover Uruguay, Argentina & Brazil Galapagos Encounter — Nemo III EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAB EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAP EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WGP

INDIA MEXICO MEXICO Best for religious architecture Best for foodies Best for undiscovered ruins NEW A visit to Gujarat is away from A fabulous trip for food lovers, this See the natural and cultural sides For more the well-trodden tourist tracks of adventure takes you to Oaxaca via of Mexico by journeying to its most new trips... northern India and yet it’s a state a number of unforgettable stops. remote areas. On this adventure, as richly endowed as its well-known Culinary highlights include a visit to you’ll visit the Mayan cities of look out for the flag from p40 neighbour Rajasthan. Fascinating the Mundo Chocolate Museum, Yaxchilan and Bonampak, still Jain, Hindu and Islamic architecture a craft mezcal tasting, and a meal at largely undiscovered ruins hidden by make it a melting pot of religions. Limosneros — a delight to all of the greenery. We’ll also venture into the Our trip also includes two safaris as senses. As well as tasting wonderful heart of the Chiapas jungle, where well as the opportunity to explore produce and taking cookery classes, mysterious pyramids rise out of the the Marine National Park with a you’ll visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, lush vegetation. Enjoy splashing in naturalist. For culture addicts the the Coyacan neighbourhood and lakes, waterfalls and cenotes, and unique tribal villages of Bhuj offer take a boat ride along the Xochimilco we visit Sian Ka’an and Celestun, a chance to meet the locals. Canals, as she once did. two biosphere reserves. Highlights of Gujarat Mexican Food Adventure Hidden Mexico EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIG EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AHN EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AHX

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THE TRAVEL GUIDE

Choosing a trip shouldn’t be a challenge. We’re leaders in adventure travel, and our experts have visited more than 131 countries between them, fuelled by an insatiable passion for adventure. With backgrounds in archaeology, mountain guiding and more, they’re sharing their expertise to make selecting your next holiday as easy as possible...

YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR CHOICE STAY A WHILE LONGER GOING SOLO Around half of our guided group customers travel When it comes to exploring the world, more is more. Our trip extensions offer you the solo. We work hard to make it as easy as possible chance to see extra highlights within your chosen region. We offer a number of add- for them to do so. Our great relationships with ons, giving you more time to explore or unwind before or after your chosen itinerary. partners around the world mean that when there’s Below you’ll see a few options, but for more head to exodus.co.uk/trip-extensions. a single supplement to pay, it’s as low as possible. “We also offer the option to avoid one entirely, by matching you in a twin room with someone of the MALDIVES same sex if you are happy to share,” says Sales After exploring the jungles, temples and fortresses of expert, Andrea Beech. “New friends, and savings!” Sri Lanka, Maldivian white sands are extraordinarily welcoming. Relax beneath palm trees, swim in crystalline GRADING GUIDANCE lagoons, go snorkelling or dive beneath the waves. “We grade each of our trips based on the amount AVAILABLE ON TRIPS INCLUDING: AIA, AIL, AKS, WIY, AKA of physical activity involved, so the higher the number on the activity dial, the more challenging it’ll ANGKOR WAT be” explains Wildlife Programme Manager Vicky One of the world’s finest archaeological sites, Angkor Boughton. “Saying that, a level one trip can still mean Wat is a sprawling complex of temples and palaces. a busy itinerary, if you’re going on safari then it’s Exploring Vietnam and Thailand? Add on an extension likely you’ll be up early for game drives and cover to Cambodia to see its wonders. some long distances too.” There are detailed trip AVAILABLE ON TRIPS INCLUDING: ALD, AOV, AOE, ALC, AOF notes online which give you a better idea of what EASTER ISLAND you’ll be doing and whether it’ll be suitable for you. Take the opportunity to visit one of the most remote There’s also more information about each activity destinations in the world when visiting Chile. Around 900 level on our website: exodus.co.uk/activity-levels iconic Moai statues are scattered across it, making the REGIONAL FLIGHTS island an open air museum. We book group flights from London, but that AVAILABLE ON TRIPS INCLUDING: AAE, AAA, AAQ doesn’t mean you have to travel from there. “If you’d find it easier to embark on an Exodus AMAZON RAINFORESTS adventure from your local airport, we can Explore the forests, lakes and rivers of the mighty Amazon, arrange that for you,” says Aviation Manager, with three nights at a lodge in the biodiverse-rich Nick Errington. “Our aim is to make your trip Tambopata Reserve, where you’ll travel by motorised as enjoyable as possible, and we do that by canoe to explore the deep, dense jungle. organising everything for you.” AVAILABLE ON TRIPS INCLUDING: APD, APX

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TAILORMADE TOURS: HOW TO GO BESPOKE Making your Discovery & Wildlife holiday a personal, private experience is easy for our expert Tailormade Team. They arrange special adventures for those who want the full Exodus experience, complete with world-class tour leader. If you’re planning a honeymoon, family getaway or journey with a group of friends, call one of the team on 0203 733 4849, and they can help make it happen for groups of two or more.

Meet the team...

SHARMIL THIDARA CHARLIE Tailormade Sales Tailormade Sales Tailormade Sales Manager Consultant Consultant

With 10 years of arranging tailormade trips and a Thidara’s passion for travel began on her first solo trip to Charlie has spent most of his adult life exploring other lifetime of travel under his belt, Sharmil is the perfect Nepal, volunteering as a teacher at an orphanage. Now countries and cultures. He loves remote areas and roads less person to create your next bespoke adventure. she’s been to over 40 countries! travelled, where travel becomes an adventure.

PAULA ALICE SCOTT Tailormade Group Tailormade Customer Wildlife & Tailormade Sales Consultant Operations Executive Sales Consultant

Before Paula started working with Exodus in 2003, she After studying geography at university, Alice backpacked Scott’s focus is on creating wildlife adventures, from travelled the globe solo. She’s been arranging private around South & Central America. Favourite travel moments seeing sloths in Costa Rica to the majestic animals of groups for more than 10 years now. include cycling Death Road in Bolivia. the African plains. His enthusiasm is infectious!

TAILORMADE SRI LANKA Our tailormade team helped turn customer Haydn Hitchcock-McCarthy’s dream escape to Sri Lanka into a reality...

“I’d travelled to Egypt and It was great to have someone that Ecuador with Exodus before, knew the language and the culture so well, on guided group trips. My even down to things like how much to tip girlfriend Lisa hadn’t, but I’d in restaurants. extolled their virtues. We’ve We loved meeting local people in travelled quite a lot as a couple, and Sri Lanka the towns too, they were really friendly, came highly recommended from friends and something we’d expected after hearing so colleagues. We wanted it to be just us, and much about Sri Lanka from others. were struggling to find an itinerary that suited, What we didn’t expect was for our two and so I contacted Exodus. organised safaris to yield so many magic The Tailormade Team sent me a draft moments! The game drives in Yala were itinerary ready for us to fine tune. We incredible. They were my first safaris and we worked with Thidara, one of the Exodus got so lucky — we saw almost every animal Tailormade experts. She was brilliant! there was to see, thanks to our amazing We knew where we wanted to spend our guide. He also had some brilliant ideas on mornings and how many days we wanted to how to beat the crowds. stay in each place. The answer from Thidara We visited Sigiriya rock at 7:30am was always ‘yes, we can do that’, including before any other tourists, so it felt like we the activities we wanted to add on and the had the entire place to ourselves. And we hotels we wanted to stay in. She was so added a walk up Little Adam’s Peak onto flexible. Exodus also arranged a private our itinerary. It only took an hour and a half. guide and driver for us, taking us to the There were very few people around. The MORE SRI LANKA places we’d planned to see, as well as some views were epic — it’s something that we’ll If you wish to find out more hidden gems along the way. always remember. Thanks Exodus!” about Sri Lanka see overleaf.

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SRI LANKA

From its paradisical golden beaches to national parks packed with extraordinary wildlife, Sri Lanka is a tiny island that leaves a huge impact on those who visit.

Leopards prowl through the tropical forests of Sri Lanka, while misty mountains cast their shadow across vibrant tea plantations. As the sun shines down on golden sand beaches and sacred cities year round, more and more adventurers are enticed to this alluring Indian Ocean island to uncover its secrets. Beauty here is in abundance, not just in the diverse scenery, but in its people too: welcomes as warm as the tropical climate await those who visit. In restaurants you’ll sample fragrant and mouth-watering curries, usually coconut based, along with fresh fish and roti flat bread. Many of Sri Lanka’s ancient and sacred cities are protected by their UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Anuradhapura in the north to Galle in the south. Visiting them will give you a proper insight into the country’s history — it gained independence 70 years ago — and our award-winning local leaders are as proud to share their heritage with you as they are the country’s majestic architecture, culture and wildlife. One such leader is Ruwan Balasooriya who has been guiding Exodus groups through Sri Lanka for seven years. Here he gives us an insight into his homeland, and we share five idyllic itineraries too, helping you plan your dream Sri Lankan escape...

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RUWAN BALASOORIYA Tour Leader

Sri Lanka is the land of serendipity, full of surprises for its visitors. with turmeric and plenty of coconut milk and red curries aren’t for There are many climatic zones within our small country, and that the faint of hearted — we add plenty of chilli to give a real kick! has made Sri Lanka one of the most diverse countries in the world, The black has a distinct flavour, coming from the dark roasted with temples, monuments, wildlife, beaches, tea plantations and curry powder that’s used to prepare the dish. In a restaurant, you’ll fabulous hiking. Size wise we’re similar to Ireland which means be served a big bowl of rice plus six to ten dishes of vegetable, you can experience the huge variety Sri Lanka offers without days fish or meat curry. Even if you could eat it all, we’d serve more! and days of travel. Outside the restaurants, visitors to Sri Lanka get their kicks from Ancient kingdoms with ruins and rolling tea plantations tell the the incredible variety of people and places to visit. The capital timeless stories of 2500 years of history and culture. We also have city Colombo is a busy modern city blended with old colonial vast savannah grassland, mist-wrapped mountains sprinkled with buildings. If you drive a few hours out, you can see abundant waterfalls, abundant wildlife and wonderful walking, while endless wildlife in our 26 protected national parks. There’s such a huge white sandy beaches offer you plenty of opportunities to relax. variety of vegetation, wildlife and birdlife! You can also visit But as different travellers have different hopes for their holiday the cultural capital Kandy, followed by Nuwara Eliya or “Little in Sri Lanka, I like to show people more than just the sights. I try to England” with its ever-rolling tea plantations. In the north, you’ll tell them unheard stories about our culture and history, taking them encounter Tamil people and Hindu culture, and where even the to places the average tourist doesn’t get to go. I want them to take beaches are totally different from those in the south — you may away memories of great adventures, so they can tell their friends even come across herd of cows sunbathing on them, or whales and family when they get home. and dolphins swimming offshore. Leading Exodus tours is such a big part of my life — it’s more I love to explain about our rich traditions, culture and way of than a job — it’s a passion. Every time I walk through the villages life. For me it’s a privilege to show the whole world what the real and rice paddy fields I recall my childhood memories, reliving Sri Lanka is like and to introduce them to our welcoming and them, and sharing those memories with my clients. It’s personal. generous people. By showing guests all that we as a country Many guests go home saying our food was a highlight of their and nation have to offer, I hope they take away unforgettable journey. For us it’s normal! Rice and curry is our staple food. We memories of great hospitality, of friendly people, and of our have three different curries: white, red and black. White is mild, unspoilt natural beauty.

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SRI LANKA FIVE WAYS…

COMPREHENSIVE SRI LANKA Best for variety Uncover Sri Lanka’s best bits on this comprehensive adventure. Explore the cave temple complex at Dambulla and cultural city of Kandy, a destination framed by mountains and famed for its sacred Buddhist sites. Go in search of leopards and herds of elephant in Yala National Park and climb Sigiriya rock. You’ll pack a lot in on this tour. Discover Sri Lanka EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIL

WILD SRI LANKA Best for wildlife lovers Sri Lanka is famed for its thriving leopard population, but as majestic as they are, there’s so much more wildlife to see on — and off — this island. Our naturalists will point out big cats in Yala, elephant herds in Udawalawe, a wide range of endemic birds in the Sinharaja Rainforest and whales off the coast of Talalla. Wild Sri Lanka EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WIY

IMMERSIVE SRI LANKA Best for seeing the whole island You’ll travel an entire circuit of Sri Lanka on this immersive 17-day adventure, with special attention paid to the lesser-travelled north. En route to Jaffna and the islands of Nayinativu and Delft, we visit the Tantrimale monastery, set among sprawling boulders in thick forest. This part of the country is remote, and the temples and shrines are peaceful and beautiful. North Sri Lanka Revealed EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AKS

WHISTLE-STOP SRI LANKA Best for a flying visit If you’re looking for adventure but you’re short on time, then consider this one week trip. You’ll explore the colonial centre of Colombo, cycle through rice paddies, visit the ruins at Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya and explore Kandy. You could add a trip extension to the Maldives for the ultimate in rest and relaxation. Sri Lankan Highlights EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIA

ACTIVE SRI LANKA Best for an action-packed adventure Sri Lanka’s tropical waters, mountains, lakes and rivers may be picturesque, but they’re also an idyllic playground for action and adventure. On this trip, we spend twelve days on the go, walking Adam’s Peak for a soul-lifting sunrise, snorkelling over the Kalpitiya Lagoon, and cycling through ancient Buddhist sites and cities. Sri Lanka Mixed Activity EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AKA

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Chopsticks at the ready! In the orange corner is Product Manager Vivien Urban who went on a tasty trip round Vietnam. In the red corner is customer Sarah Dennis who ate her way around China. But how did their journeys compare? And which country packed the most punch when it came to its food and flavours? Vietnam

and passion for Vietnam was incredible. Everyone loved him! I particularly enjoyed the cooking classes. We learnt simple, easy to prepare meals: spring rolls, lotus stem salad with prawns and pork, fresh rice noodle with marinated BBQ pork and VIVIEN URBAN raw vegetables, baked fish in banana Product Manager at Exodus leaves and pomelo and prawn salad. It really touched me hearing the personal “One morning in Hoi An I woke up story of the chef at KOTO. It’s a training early to go to the market before restaurant for disadvantaged young the town and tourists got up. It was people in Vietnam. Many are taken from fascinating to see how people actually the streets and given a real chance. trade and shop, and see the fresh fish The experience had changed his life. and vegetables for sale — completely One night we stayed with a local different to those we get in the UK. family, and helped to prepare some Traditional Vietnamese food is salad together, then we were served governed by the Asian principles of Wu food including Elephant fish and snails. Xing, the five elements of spicy (metal), Another night we stayed on a boat on sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty (water) the Halong Bay, where we ate a meal and sweet (earth). A rich use of fragrant of soup, fish, salad and vegetables as herbs makes all the food smell healthy the sun set. In the Mekong Delta there and fresh — we cycled to a herb village are lots of small cottages only accessible to see them being grown. Oh and the by boat where they produce coconut candy — which we got to taste — and chillies! I’ve never seen such variety. rice wine and snake wine. I tried that There were so many highlights, too. Well, you do only live once…” including our leader Phi who was very friendly with a young spirit and a great Vietnam Food Adventure sense of responsibility. His knowledge EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALC

BEEF PHO “According to locals, pho is best eaten at breakfast, so we did just that and ate it on the streets of Hanoi. It was fresh and delicious. The secret is the layering of flavours in the rich and fragrant broth: ginger, star anise, whole cloves, beef or chicken and fish sauce all simmer away for hours to give it its savoury depth. You must try it!”

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wanted to add to the pot — we opted for thin strips of beef and exotic-looking mushrooms — and if the broth was spicy or mild. In Chengdu we visited a place where they made soy sauce — some of the sauces were aged for ten years in a clay pot. You could really taste the SARAH DENNIS difference in the ages of the sauces. Exodus Customer We tried a huge variety of food, nothing like the Chinese food you get in the UK. “From sea urchins to sea bass, I’ve The landscape was fascinating too: never seen such variety of fresh sea travelling on bullet trains we passed lots food as at the fish market in Xiamen. of countryside but once we got to the We got to choose the fish we’d like to various cities it was futuristic high-rise eat, then went up some rickety stairs in architecture, although in Xi’an inside the a small building to sit at a table whilst it ancient city wall the buildings were not was cooked for us by locals. If that’s not allowed over a certain height. fresh then I don’t know what is! Our guide Jane was so But the highlight of the trip was going knowledgeable and willing to talk to see pandas at the rescue centre and us through all the food choices so it having a cookery lesson afterwards. wasn’t overwhelming, and she took us We learnt to cook stir fried tofu with to the kind of places where you were panda rice balls, which look like really surrounded by locals sharing food cute little black and white pandas — together. The trip really made me feel and are absolutely delicious. like I had ‘done’ China — not just the sights but seen the real thing, and seen The food was so varied, we ate how real people live and eat. From specialities from all the different areas the fish market, to the noodles, to the of China and the flavours changed farm kitchen we ate in at the Terracotta from place to place: from the sesame Warriors: these were all places usual noodles we ate in a farm kitchen near trips simply wouldn’t take you.” the Terracotta Warriors in Shaanxi to the hotpot evening in Sichuan province, China Food Adventure where we could choose what we EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACW

LIANGPI “The best noodle dish we ate was a bowl of liangpi, a Shaanxi staple — thick ribbons of rice noodles tossed in cold peanut sauce, served with chilli oil and shreds of cucumber. We ate that whilst on our trip to the night market in Xi’an. This is the former imperial capital in north-west China, where local Muslims combine Chinese flavours with Middle Eastern spices.”

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MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT We know food has the power to bring a holiday to life for our travellers, and so we’ve carefully crafted a range of specialist gastronomic journeys just for you. Here are four more trips to whet your appetite…

SICILIAN FLAVOURS “Sicily’s cuisine bursts with Mediterranean flavours, but with exotic twists from the various civilisations that have occupied the island over the years,” says Product Manager Marta Marinelli. “Juicy tomatoes, pistachios, oranges and lemon zest are used as dressing, and give a unique flavour to pasta and fish. Try the pasta with sardines or sea urchins.” Sicily Food Adventure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADY

BASQUE BITES The Basque region boasts a slew of fancy Michelin-starred restaurants and the gastronomic pilgrimage sites of San Sebastian and Bilbao rightly draw the crowds. “We visit the most famous of Bilbao’s markets, and have a cookery class in a Michelin- recommended restaurant,” says Product Manager Monica Princic. “As well as a pintxos (tapas) crawl we dine at an exclusive private dining club in San Sebastian.‘’ Basque Food Adventure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ABS

THAI SENSATIONS “This journey takes in the mountains and mists of northern Thailand,” says Product Manager Kelly Reid. “Try Khao Soi, a soup dish made with deep fried crispy noodles and boiled egg noodles, shallots, lime, ground chillies and meat in a tasty curry sauce. Among other culinary delights, we visit the night market in Kanchanaburi and participate in a cooking class at a renowned cookery school.” Thailand Food Adventure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALH

MEXICAN HOT Mexico is famed for fiery chiles rellenos, smokey mole, crispy tacos and jam-packed enchiladas. But did you know that the cacao bean originates here, and chocolate was invented by the Mayans? Learn more at the Mundo Chocolate museum, our first stop. We also visit traditional food markets, a mezcal distillery to sample ‘the elixir of the gods’, and some famous restaurants, including Limosneros, that uses only Mexican produce. Mexico Food Adventure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AHN

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Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers from within. But on the ice-bound seventh on an expedition to South Georgia and the continent nothing comes easily. It’s a harsh Antarctic. Here you’ll explore a pristine natural and inhospitable environment, and one that environment that — during short summer highlights our own insignificance compared months — hosts one of the greatest wildlife to the planet. spectacles on Earth, as the inhabitants of the So we asked some of our onboard experts — Southern Ocean gather to breed. Imagine seeing women who, for at least part of the year, have 80,000 pairs of squawking King penguins with made the Antarctic home — just what is it that their chicks, walking among gigantic Elephant keeps them coming back? These are the people seals — some weighing up to 4.8 tonnes — who create a safe environment, guide your zodiac fighting to protect their pups, or sitting for boats, point out birds and animals of special hours watching busy Gentoo penguins building interest, talk on conservation and history, and nests. Then there are vast towers of ice in thrill you at dinner with daring tales. It’s their a dazzling spectrum of blues, seemingly lit passion that brings the Antarctic to life.

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NAME: Eva Molin Westerholm moment you wake up in the morning, throughout the day JOB TITLE: Guide & Program Co-ordinator until you lay your head down for the night. Seeing the season change over the time that we are YOU’LL FIND ME: Leading walks on land, planning our there is an amazing experience — it starts with a pristine schedule of talks and lectures and driving zodiacs — environment, then all the baby animals come along. I always take care to interpret what we’re seeing. There’s different light at different times, with incredible sunsets and sunrises at the beginning and end of the I’ve been to the Antarctic over a hundred times season. Sometimes in March you can see Humpback now, but who’s counting? I still remember my whales, they are very social and extremely aware of first landing in the South Shetland Islands. your presence. It’s good to know that most Humpback The vessel was small and the Drake Passage was huge. populations are bouncing back after near annihilation, Penguins, ice, the light. And each time you go back it’s and that they still want to come and say hello to us! different. Will that iceberg be there, what will the weather And going south of the Antarctic circle to Marguerite Bay be like? What animals are home? There’s nothing else and Crystal Sound is spectacular — they are rarely visited like the Antarctic. It holds the key to so much knowledge, places that hold a lot of ice. and the work scientists are doing here is amazing. Although a ship is a closed environment, life onboard I’m a guide and program coordinator. I schedule our is varied. There are always fascinating people in both the onboard educational program, and on excursions I drive crew and among the guests. We had direct descendants the zodiac landing boats, interpreting what we see out in of Frank Wild, Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton — the wild. For most guests this is the trip of a lifetime, and three of the most famous polar explorers that ever lived our job as crew is to make sure everything meets their — onboard the Akademik Ioffe for a drink in the bar one expectations, and keep them safe. That starts from the evening. You have to come to Antarctica for that!”

“Each time you go back it’s different. Will that iceberg be there, what will the weather be like? What animals are home?”

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NAME: Joan Louwrens recently with Exodus. JOB TITLE: Ship’s Doctor Working as a doctor here presents different challenges, YOU’LL FIND ME: Helping guests although the research vessels on and off zodiacs; in the ship’s sick we use are better equipped than bay; or sitting next to you at dinner! regular tourist ships. I usually see injuries related to joints and falls, My first journey was although the crew are very careful to the ice shelf, on the to try to minimise these. But the 2013 expedition of most common is seasickness. Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team. The wilderness quality and The seas were extraordinarily incredible light are so exhilarating wild and I was almost moribund for me. Sea mammals make my with sea sickness, but kept it a mind wander into the depths in well hidden secret. As we headed which they live. And penguins, south we became aware of despite seeing thousands, always an ethereal hazy white ridge amuse and inspire. The seals, line on the horizon and as we Weddell, and Crabeaters barely pushed into the surface ice, it was raise their heads. breathtaking. I ask myself again and What can’t be expressed in again why I keep going back, words are the colours, subtle and I seldom come up with a movement and sounds of the ice. reasonable answer. It’s like visiting Stretching far to the horizon are another unspoiled planet, where incredible ice sculptures, the dark man is secondary. As I stand on water between them offering stark deck, I feel small and insignificant, contrast. I’ve made six journeys but my mind is liberated. It must to the Antarctic since, mainly to remain this way, as a reminder of the Peninsula and also to South how inconsequential we are. It is Georgia, usually doing at least a privilege beyond words to see two voyages each time, most such splendour.”

NAME: Sarah Lurcock donate. Early sealing and whaling JOB TITLE: Director of South introduced invasive species and Georgia Heritage Trust rats devastated bird populations. Glaciers divide South Georgia YOU’LL FIND ME: On board as into smaller areas, and we you dock in South Georgia. worked out that if we treated them I talk to passengers about the separately, we could target them. conservation work we do. We faced challenges, like high winds making it impossible to fly People ask me why helicopters, and a race against South Georgia? But retreating glaciers, but in April our kitchen sink has 2018 it was declared a success. the most incredible view. I first Within three months birds were came with my husband more breeding in places they hadn’t for than 25 years ago. We walked two centuries. Every time I hear from Grytviken to the other coast, the South Georgia pipit — the then to St Andrew’s Bay — where Antarctic’s only song bird — sing, there’s a vast King penguin colony. I feel a thrill. But since I’ve been We fell for the wilderness. It’s an living here we’ve seen the effects important untouched spot, where of a warming climate. A whole wildlife is still in charge. glacier has disappeared, and We found a job advertised for some animals are at the limit of a single man, as women weren’t their tolerance, like the breeding allowed to live here at the time. Weddell seals. But eventually I joined him and Sometimes we visit a hut where the island became my passion. you can walk along a ridge with Now I’m Director of the South a couple of beers to watch the Georgia Heritage Trust, looking sun set. With the glaciers in front after the museum and fund raising. of the soaring Allardyce Mountain Recently SGHT raised £7.5 million Range, it’s the most gorgeous view. for the Habitat Restoration Project. And we have a little spot named We went on board cruise ships after us, Lurcock Lake. I’ve been telling people about the history of there once — we took some water the islands, encouraging them to and made ice cubes for our gin.”

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TRENDING NOW

From the unassuming charms of the Baltic States to the re-emergence of the Middle East and North Africa, these are our pick of the best places to visit now...

EASTERN PROMISE The Baltics

2018 marked 100 years of independence for the Baltic States. Although they were to lose it again during Second World War — finally emerging from behind the Iron Curtain in 1991 — that didn’t stop the celebrations across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, including spellbinding national operas and exceptional art exhibitions. Cities, like Tallinn, with its burgeoning hip neighbourhoods like Kalamaja, a street food scene and creative hub, have that cool northern Europe thing about them, while the rich cultural history dates back many hundreds of years. Reminders of the Soviet past dot the countryside, contrasting with their untamed natural landscapes.Yet despite this winning mix, the Baltics somehow remain off the beaten track. Discover the Baltics EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVV

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TIME TRAVEL Central Asia

Long before ships sailed around the world, the great Persian and Mongol invasions, and The Five Stans of the Silk Road great explorers crossed the Silk Road, trading the rich traders of the Silk Road. Travel with EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXK silks and sharing ideas, travelling through Exodus and you can gain a rich insight into stunning valleys, imposing mountain ranges the culture here, uncovering the strange and and storied towns and villages. Of course, beguiling history through the knowledge and MORE CENTRAL ASIAN TRIPS: there’s no single road, but a network of routes expertise of your local leader. The Silk Road, p81 winding their way through central and eastern Covering five countries in just three weeks, Uzbekistan Uncovered, p82 Asia. Although the region is relatively free of this tour has been hugely popular — Exodus Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads, p82 tourists, it’s been thrown into the spotlight with client, Carol Penn, explains its appeal; “This books, TV shows and even the likes of Joanna was a trip full of variety and dramatic scenery, Lumley extolling its virtues. from the surreal Ashgabat, the amazing Travelling in this part of central Asia is not Darvaza Crater, the beautiful mosques and just a trip through historic cities and mountains madrasahs of Samarkand and Bukhara to the dotted with yurts, but also a journey through truly majestic and ever changing scenery of time, past the Soviet era to the rise of Islam, the Kyrgyzstan mountains.”

IN THE PINK Each spring a riot of pink engulfs Japan, Cherry Blossom rippling through the old world charm of southern Kyoto, then sweeping through futuristic Tokyo, before a final flurry in the northern-most city of Sapporo sometime in May. Known locally as sakura, cherry blossom season is a cause for celebration. The blossoms represent Japan’s deep-rooted cultural and philosophical beliefs. Not only is spring a time of renewal, but they point to the BETTER THAN EVER! beautiful yet tragically short nature of life. Philippines There’s no doubt that cherry blossom season is the most popular time to visit Japan — our departures in 2018 sold out so quickly We’ve relaunched our journey to the — so we’ve added more dates for 2019. Philippines, focusing entirely on the Friends and family gather to picnic under rich countryside of Luzon, from Mount the blossoms, a custom which dates back Pinatubo, to the UNESCO-listed rice thousands of years, and festivals take place terraces of Maligcong and Sagada’s all over the country. hanging coffins. We’ve added more It’s these fascinating customs, and the local and foodie experiences to help chance to explore a place where cutting you get under the skin of the culture and edge technology and an age-old way of places here — like a home-cooked lunch life collide, that mean Japan is growing in in an ancestral home in Vigan, a distillery popularity as a holiday destination each tour to sample Lambanog (a liquor made year. Travel with Exodus and you’ll have from the sap of coconut flowers), and a experienced life like a local: sleeping in visit to a dragon fruit plantation. Top it locally-owned ryokans, and trying the off with an afternoon at the region’s best amazing food that makes the cuisine here stretch of white sands, Pagudpud Beach. incomparable. North Philippines Adventure Ancient & Modern Japan EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALK EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOP

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BACK ON THE MAP

EAST MEETS WEST — Turkey After some challenging years for the With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Turkey is a destination that has it all, from history, region, people are returning to North culture, and dramatic countryside, to gorgeous beaches. Many cultures have left their mark here, and in Istanbul — where we start our journey — we visit both the Hagia Sofia, which began life as Africa, the Middle East and Turkey. a church, and the iconic Blue Mosque, glittering beneath the sun’s rays. A trip to Turkey is filled And why not? Culture runs deep with adventure and intrigue: we visit the ancient city of Troy and the Cappadocia region. Shaped here and the landscape is fantastic, by wind and water, the rock formations here are out of this world and are dotted with delightful Byzantine cave chapels and underground cities. The coastal town of Kas is famous for its while the region offers great value sparkling blue waters and has a host of adventurous activities on offer. “After three years of being for money, and for now remains completely off the radar,” says Senior Product Manager Emma Garrick, “it’s great to see that the relatively less visited. desire for this fantastic destination is back.” For our full range of Turkey holidays: EXODUS.CO.UK/TURKEY-HOLIDAYS

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We’ll be running a special departure IN THE WAKE OF THE PHARAOHS — Egypt in February to witness the dazzling Sun Festival at Abu Simbel. Built by King “Egypt is stable and tourism is returning,” says Product Manager John Penge, “but visitor Ramses II, the Sun Temple is carved into numbers aren’t at the same level that they once were, making now a very good time to visit the sandstone cliffs of the banks of the River a popular destination before the word gets out!” We’re launching a new trip here in 2019, Nile. Twice a year light streams into the and will continue to run our premium adventure, where luxury meets escapism on a 5-star river complex reflecting on Ramses II and the cruise along the Nile. On both adventures you’ll take in the ancient wonders of the pyramids, Sun God’s seated statues, illuminating the visit the Valley of the Kings — with a qualified Egyptologist — and follow in the wake of entire place and its incredible architecture. Anthony and Cleopatra with a trip on the Nile. The new Egypt trip also visits Alexandria, where But one statue remains dark, that of Ptah, archaeologists recently found a black granite sarcophagus untouched for 2,000 years, and the Goddess of Darkness. includes a food tour in Cairo.” Alexandria to Aswan For our full range of Egypt holidays: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AED EXODUS.CO.UK/EGYPT-HOLIDAYS

EXTRAORDINARY JORDAN A DELIGHT FOR THE SENSES FORGOTTEN TREASURES Jordan Morocco Oman

“Jordan is a fantastic destination — and one “Morocco is just beyond Europe, in the A complete contrast to its ostentatious Emirati that is growing in popularity, with almost same time zone, yet it exudes exoticism,” neighbours, Oman has a desert landscape 30% more travellers than this time last year,” says Senior Product Manager Tom Harari. topped by imposing fortresses and unexpected says Product Manager Kashka Lantis. “It’s ‘’We’ve been seeing growing demand for wonders. “Overlooked for a long time, it’s a relatively short flight, the best time to go Morocco, and it’s easy to see why. In historic an absolute gem,” says Emma Garrick, “with is in British winter, and it’s small enough that towns and cities the bustling souks are filled fantastic desert scenery, abandoned oasis you can see all the main sites in just one with colourful jellabas cloaks and babouche villages, wide valleys and the spectacular Hajar week.” These include Roman ruins, imposing slippers, sweet-smelling spices piled high, mountain range scenery.” We take you to the Crusader castles and the mysterious Lost intricate leather and silver work. The call to famous cattle market at Nizwa — where farmers City of Petra. Add to that an overnight stay in prayer resonates from the top of minarets come to barter and trade, with the 17th century Wadi Rum, the bizarre feeling of floating in looking out over the flat roofs of riads and fort as a backdrop. There’s also the chance to the Dead Sea, and then some much earned kasbahs. And then there’s the magnificent see a spectacular golden sun set on a traditional relaxation at the Red Sea. Sahara Desert, of course.” dhow as we cruise along the Gulf of Oman. A Week in Jordan Highlights of Morocco A Week in Oman EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXW EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AMH EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXV

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Beyond THE INCA TRAIL

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Defined by its mysterious Inca ruins, trekking in the Land of the Sun is a bucket- list experience for many. So many in fact, that it’s one of our most popular trips.

There’s nothing like the rewarding feeling of reaching the top of Dead Woman’s Pass, or emerging from the swirling mists at the top of the Inca Steps to the Sun Temple, seeing Machu Picchu laid out before you. We travel responsibly, and our porters are treated fairly, giving them an opportunity to see the sites for themselves. It’s they who make the journey extra special, with hearty three-course meals served on route, alongside encouraging and knowledgable local guides who get you where you need to be early in the morning before the crowds arrive. But, there’s so much more to see and do in Peru than just the trail. We offer a wide range of carefully crafted itineraries, and can even create one just for you. They all have things in common though: travel with Exodus and you’ll take in the colourful culture of the friendly people, soak in the magnificent landscapes of its windswept coast, arid deserts, mountainous Andes and verdant Amazon basin, wonder at the astonishing wildlife of its offshore islands, and flying condors over deep canyons and beautiful valleys. Not to mention sample its excellent food, a cuisine that’s gaining worldwide attention for its zingy fresh flavours. And pisco sours of course! This is a country that seeps into your heart, and its people, history, culture and cuisine leave an indelible mark. There’s so much more to it than the iconic Inca Trail... It’s time to discover your Peru.

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Discover Peru’s incredible variety beyond the trail, and experience it all on an Exodus adventure…

SEE THE CONDORS AT COLCA CANYON Easily as impressive, twice as deep, but nowhere near as famous as the Grand Canyon, Colca is 100km long, 3000m deep, and surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. Here you’ll see the traditionally dressed Quecha women, unspoilt Peruvian villages, and families of mighty condors cruising on thermals above you. ”Nothing surpassed seeing the condors soaring through the canyon,” says customer Angela Hill. Peru Explorer EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APX

WONDER AT THE WILDLIFE OF BALLESTAS ISLANDS These islands lie a short distance off the coast of Peru, and have one of the highest concentrations of seabirds in the world. Cormorants, pelicans, tendrils, and the Peruvian Blue-footed booby lives here, along with Sea lion and Fur seal colonies, and Humboldt penguins. “We were unexpectedly charmed by simple pleasures,” says one of our customers. “Like seeing the penguins on Ballestas Islands, and the wonderful stars at night.” Peru Explorer EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APX

SLEEP ON LAKE TITICACA South America’s largest lake has startlingly clear azure waters, punctuated by ancient manmade islands where indigenous communities live according to centuries-old customs. “It’s virtually impossible to select one particular highlight,” says one customer. “But Lake Titicaca’s Uros Islands stood out to me. The people welcomed us into their homes with open arms. The overnight stay with Mamma Flora and her family gave us a fascinating insight into the traditional way of life.” Essential Peru EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APD

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STAY IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST Exploring the biggest — and most diverse — ecosystem in the world is the stuff that legends are made of. At the Tambopata Reserve, several hours by boat into the jungle, the sheer mass of towering trees, damp and dense undergrowth, unusual flora, buzzing insects, animal noises and amazing wildlife sightings will get your senses tingling. Says customer Martin Bilson,“Ending the holiday in the Amazon Rainforest watching macaws, chameleons and monkeys, with the buzz of forest life in your ears was a definite high.” A Taste of Peru EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APP

EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL OF THE SUN On the 24th June — the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere — Cuzco celebrates the Inca Festival of Inti Raymi, the Sun God. This is the most important religious festival in the Andes, and festivities take place from dawn until dusk. At the ancient Inca site of Sacsayhuaman, mist swirls among the ruins, and as drums beat in the background, a colourfully dressed Inca priest reads the final words of Quechua before sacrificing a llama in honour of the Sun and Earth. Essential Peru — Inti Raymi Festival Special Departure EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APDA

MARVEL AT THE NAZCA LINES “I’ve always wanted to see the Nazca Lines,” says customer Barry Hunter, “and this was one of the few tours we could find that included it.” It’s an optional extra, but those who take the scenic flight won’t be disappointed. It’s only from the air that you see the super-sized neoglyphs of animals, abstract symbols and geometric shapes etched into the desert. Spread across 500km2, their purpose and origin is a mystery. Essential Peru EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APD

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

Some of the most dramatic moments in nature can be seen on safari. Imagine seeing a pride of lions hunting for their next meal, or the Great Migration of millions of animals through the Serengeti. Baby elephants wind through the legs of their parents, giraffes reach up to the canopy for their next meal, and leopards laze on hot branches. Exodus takes you, carefully and considerately, close to the action. Here, traveller Ivan Pinto shares his experience, and we look at four different types of safari adventures too...

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DR IVAN PINTO Exodus Customer

“When I set out on my safari adventure wildebeest, various deer and antelopes. Botswana has a reputation for being to Botswana, I hoped to see some of the Botswana is a birders’ paradise even in its quieter, and we wanted better viewing country’s most famous inhabitants — lions, winter, and we saw a wide variety of eagles opportunities. It proved to be the case — leopards and elephants among them. and smaller birds. during some sightings, we were the only car! While our guide was able to seek out some Wild camping was a great experience, It was a much more personal experience. of the most impressive, the animals weren’t with people comparing what animals Even when there were other vehicles shy about seeking us out either! they heard the previous night, both in the around, they were kind enough to move At the very start of the trip the Okavango surrounding area and in camp. We even aside so we all got to enjoy the experience. Delta provided our first brush with elephants had leopard and hyena visit! On safari trips, it’s your group’s shared at close quarters. Two bulls approached to But the most memorable moments love of wildlife which binds you. Our group within a few feet of us, on our walking safari happened while out exploring. Spotting ranged from 18 years old, my son, to a lady with leader Moses and the local guides. a leopard as we rounded a corner on the who was 80. I hope to embark on more Moses was the epitome of calm as he road, and hearing a male lion roar next wildlife holidays — next is to Costa Rica with gently shooed them away. We were still to its elephant kill were among the biggest Exodus. But Botswana will always hold a buzzing when a couple of hours later, sitting highlights. Another came on our Chobe special place in my heart. back at the camp by a small pond, another River cruise when an elephant in the water I still haven’t seen cheetah or rhinos in the two elephants decided to have a ruckus! approached us while pulling up weeds, wild and that’s something I definitely want One chased the other straight through the washing and chewing on them, all within to experience. I hope to go to South Africa pond to within a few feet of us again. touching distance. on safari and I’d love to experience more of We felt sure that these close encounters This wasn’t my first safari, but it may Botswana. I generally never go back to the couldn’t be maintained throughout the trip, just have been my best so far. I’ve been same destination twice as there’s so much of but Moses kept surprising us delivering to Borneo and India with Exodus, and to the world to see. But Botswana? That’s one Honey badgers on two separate occasions, Kenya and Tanzania too. In Kenya and place I’d love to return to.” leopards, and lions galore — including Tanzania, I found that when elephants or Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana one at an elephant kill. Not to mention the lions were nearby, there were many other usual suspects: giraffes, zebra, buffalo, vehicles around. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WZT

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Africa’s Pride: Four More Ways to Safari

VARIED KENYA, UGANDA & RWANDA Wildlife highlight: Mountain gorillas The vast grassland of the Masai Mara is home to an abundance of wonderful wildlife, from zebra and wildebeest to cheetahs, lions and hyenas. During game drives spend precious moments in the company of some of the world’s most fascinating animals. From there you’ll head to Lake Nakuru National Park, where Black and Southern White rhinos roam. Leopards snooze in the fever trees while flamingoes relax on the lake. Tracking chimpanzees in the lush green Budongo Forest is sure to be a highlight, but it’s in in the shade of the canopy at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that you’ll see one of this region’s greatest treasures — the Mountain gorilla. Gorillas & Masai Mara EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYU

LUXURIOUS KENYA Wildlife highlight: lions The eco award-winning Kicheche Valley Camp set amongst the trees and rocky outcrops of the vast wilderness of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. It’s from this luxury tented camp that you’ll embark on nine fantastic game drives on board specialist vehicles in which you’re guaranteed a window seat. We head out on two drives a day, early in the morning and late in the afternoon when gazelles, buffalo, lions, cheetahs and leopards roam. Our expert guides will be sure to point out wallowing hippos and warthogs, but giraffes and elephants won’t need much in the way of introduction. Meals are shared beneath the stars to a soundtrack of one of the world’s most prolific savannahs. Mara Conservancy Safari EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYC

IMMERSIVE ZAMBIA Wildlife highlight: leopards Going on a walking safari means you see the animals up close, with nothing to restrict your view. South Luangwa is a perfect spot for this, with 9,000 square kilometres of untouched wilderness waiting to be explored. Travel between luxury bushcamps with your guide and armed escorts, passing through the home of elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, hyena and lions. Our days start before the sun rises, and before the African heat forces the animals we hope to see into shady spots out of view. You can take some time for an afternoon nap too, with views over the plains, river or watering hole from your comfortable room. More game adventures await before sunset. South Luangwa Walking Safari EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WZH

ACTIVE ZAMBIA Wildlife highlight: elephants Not all safaris need the power of a four wheel drive vehicle to take you around. In the Zambezi Valley, you’ll walk and canoe through the incredible scenery, coasting by basking crocodiles and pods of hippos before camping in the wild. The Zambezi River gives life to elephants and birds — including the magnificent African fish eagle. Canoe to the Chiawa Game Management Area in search of elephants, warthogs and Samango monkeys before following the stream to the Lower Zambezi National Park, where buffalo roam. Game drives here are among the very best on the continent, and your knowledgable guide will be happy to tell you more about the flora and fauna. The Zambezi Valley EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WZC

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Every adventure that we embark on around the world has an impact on the destination we visit. Ensuring that ours is a positive one is a THE NUMBER OF SINGLE responsibility that we take seriously. USE PLASTIC BOTTLES That’s why we began our war on plastic SAVED ON EXODUS waste more than two years ago. Exodus ADVENTURES* IN ONE YEAR Responsible Tourism Manager Tom Harari explains: “The scourge of plastic is well documented. Even the most remote beaches in the world have plastic waste washed ashore, it gets in the food chain and kills wildlife, it blocks up waterways and pollutes water and soil alike.” It’s for this reason that Exodus works so hard to #BanTheBottle, an ongoing pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic bottles on trips. “We’ve been working with our local partners to find ways to provide safe and clean drinking water to our clients via other means,” says Tom. “We encourage each traveller to take a reusable bottle with them on their trip, which can be refilled in a number of ways.” On our Discover Sri Lanka adventure, thirsty sightseers can top up on the bus throughout the day, as Exodus customer Nina Hook- Zurlino explains: “On our trip, the mega bottle of water with a pump was great as it replaced many one litre bottles.” At Exodus we’re delighted that the world is waking up to the perils of plastic consumption. The detrimental effects of single use plastic on the planet are finally being understood, and we believe that the travel industry has had a huge role in influencing this global revolution. You too can have a positive impact, by packing a refillable bottle with you when you travel, and being extra mindful about your use of plastic as you travel in your destination. To learn more about our war on plastic, how you can help, and watch our new video visit : exodus.co.uk/insights/exodus-bans-the-bottle 99%OF EXODUS TRIPS** THAT OFFER A

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INTOXICATING INDIA A blend of colourful cultures steeped in tradition, of fascinating customs, verdant villages and sprawling cities, India is as vibrant as the silks and spices it produces. Just like them, India captures the senses, taking you on a journey that delights, inspires and enriches. This vast land is known for its iconic sights and world-renowned landmarks, but come and uncover its less explored, yet equally wonderful secrets...

GUJARAT ASIATIC LIONS The Asiatic lion used to roam from east of the Indus River into central India and as far away as eastern Turkey, Iran and Mesopotamia. Today, Gir National Park in Gujarat is the last refuge of this endangered animal. On this trip, we embark on two safaris to catch a glimpse of the distinct big cat. We also open up the door to mystical tribal villages in Bhuj, explore the unusual salt marshes of the Great Rann of Kutch and much more. Highlights of Gujarat EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIG

ELLORA & AJANTA CAVES ASSAM FESTIVAL THAR DESERT It is thought that priests and The Hornbill Festival is named India’s colourful desert state is pilgrims painstakingly chiselled after a colourful forest bird that peppered with forts and palaces, out the Ellora Caves in a features in the folklore of the holy towns and arid countryside. hillside, crafting such impressive Nagaland tribes. This special It’s here that we venture into the monasteries and temples in departure gives visitors the Thar desert for a stay at the historic, rock that they’re now UNESCO opportunity to experience the 15th century Khimsar Fort. The lush protected due to the size and rich culture, songs, dances, and lawns, orchards and courtyards lie intricacies of the excavations. food of this corner of India. All in juxtaposition to the surrounding Dating back to between the Nagaland tribes still participate sand dunes, and we embark on a 6th and 8th centuries AD, the in the festivities, and we spend jeep safari to meet the people of the Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples two full days with them. And Great Indian Desert. The inspiring can be compared only to those there’s ample time to explore Rajasthani lifestyle places emphasis found carved into lava at Ajanta, the temples, tea plantations and on harmony, conservation and the which we also visit on this trip. largely tourist-free beauty spots. use of natural resources. India Grand Tour Assam Explorer — Special Departures Classic Rajasthan EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AII EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AKN EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIP

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MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE JANTAR MANTAR OBSERVATORY OOTY HILL STATION The temple of Meenakshi Amman is Standing at 27m tall and able to tell the time Known as the Queen of Hill Stations, dedicated to the warrior goddess Meenakshi in two second intervals, the Samrat Yantar Ootacamund — or Ooty as it is fondly known and her consort Sundareswarar, and the is the world’s largest stone sundial. The as — can be found nestled on the lush, green bright and colourful complex is unlike astronomical instruments we discover at the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. Situated anything else you’ll see in India. Built in the Jaipur Observatory were originally intended high above sea level, India’s hill stations were 7th-10th centuries and added to extensively to track celestial bodies which fascinated their conceived by European colonialists looking in the 14th-15th centuries, it’s considered by creator, Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II. Before to escape the high temperatures of the plains. some as the Taj Mahal of the south. Twelve building this marvel Jai Singh sent his scholars You will feel the cooler air as we head through tall gopurams (gatehouse towers) reach into abroad to study, and this UNESCO World the lush tea and coffee plantations towards the sky above the old city of Madurai, each Heritage Site also represents the coming Ooty on this journey through the country’s encrusted with images of gods, goddesses, together of different religious and social south. Weather permitting, we take a delightful demons, mythical creatures and heroes. beliefs. We also visit the Taj Mahal and tigers. one-hour steam train trip with unparalleled views. The Tropical South Colours of Rajasthan South India Explored EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIT EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIK EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIS

AMRITSAR Worshippers and travellers from around the globe flock to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple, the most holy site for Sikhs worldwide. We join the 100,000 people that visit the gleaming 16th-century building each day, walking the white marble causeway over the sacred pool into the serenity of the intricately designed temple. On a heritage walk through its narrow lanes we discover the traditional trades and crafts of this engaging 400-year-old city. Mountains, Temples & Hill Stations EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIQ

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FOREVER ON CLOUD NINE

Meet Johnny Villalobos. He’s our Exodus Leader of the Year, chosen for his passion and incredible knowledge of Costa Rica, his home country. Johnny tells us why he loves Costa Rica, and why he thinks you’ll love it too...

My job involves nature, archaeology, The people are Pura Vida Sustainability is part of our philosophy history and anthropology This is an expression that represents the most And it’s a pleasure to share this with my Costa Rica has it all in abundance. One of my authentic part of the Costa Rican people. guests. Santa Elena Reserve is run by Santa hobbies is birdwatching. Although it’s part of Translated literally, it would be like ‘pure life’ Elena High School. It’s one of the educational my job, I consider it a hobby. I studied to be a or ‘good life’ but for us it’s beyond that. It’s programmes they have in Costa Rica. This is naturalist guide, and started working in 1995. how we are, filled with enthusiasm, happiness an honour to share with those travelling with I love being outside, finding myself deep in and hospitality. It means that everything is me. And on one of the trips we visit Doña nature, and sharing that with others. It’s a fantastic. We live — and celebrate — the good Aurora on her farm. She’s a farmer and a fantastic privilege and honour. life, and see the positive in everything around cheesemaker with lots of happy cows, who us. If somebody comes to you in the morning runs her farm in a sustainable way. The Caribbean Coast is my favourite and says “How are you today?” you answer, part of the country “Pura vida,” full of life. My travellers always The unexpected can happen at any time For its music, food and laid back lifestyle. end up using it too: that’s really how they feel, We were in Manuel Antonio National Park Its biological diversity and richness make it a that’s how the trip is going. area — one of the highlights of the trip — and true treasure for our country. I live here in a after seeing monkeys and sloths and deer, town called Guapiles. The food is fantastic we headed towards the beach. One of the People often come with low expectations guests said, “Johnny, are there whales here?” Costa Rica has amazing biodiversity of the food here, but it’s honestly great! We And I was saying, “Well, once in a while but Every day you’ll be in a different eco-system, grow everything in the country and the variety it’s very difficult...” and she said, “No, Johnny, and there’s a big variety of landscapes. of fresh fruits is incredible. Because we don’t turn around!” And as I was talking there were Immerse yourself in the tropical rain or Cloud use chemicals or artificial techniques, the Humpback whales, right behind me! Forest looking for colourful tree frogs or trying natural ingredients burst with flavours. My to find sloths, monkeys and beautiful birds. favourite dish is passion fruit mousse. It’s The Resplendent Quetzal is my favourite bird, passion fruit blended with evaporated milk Want to see more? because of its mystical value. It’s associated and condensed milk. Simple as that but the Watch his video here: with spiritual traditions. flavour is just wow! exodus.co.uk/leader- awards-2017

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JOHNNY THINKS YOU’LL love…

…THE RAINFOREST LODGE …THE NATIONAL PARKS …THE WONDERFUL WILDLIFE

“Esquinas Rainforest Lodge is committed “Costa Rica is a land of rivers “The wildlife here is completely unique — to the environment and wants to share and volcanoes, with spectacular and there’s the opportunity to see sloths, their enthusiasm with guests in a friendly geomorphology resulting in fantastic hot monkeys, red-eyed tree frogs, birds — way. It’s really special to be part of this springs to enjoy. It’s a privilege for us that including hummingbirds, quetzals awakening. It’s 100% carbon neutral, and 25% of Costa Rica’s territory is under the and toucans — as well as colourful has even won awards! Here you can stay national park system. We visit Tortuguero butterflies and even crocodiles! Many in the middle of the jungle surrounded by National Park, Arenal National Park, different species of turtles nest on the wildlife, listening to its wonderful sounds. Manuel Antonio National Park — where beaches around Tortuguero, and Just outside the door are miles of winding rainforest meets the beach — and Piedras between November and January you trails that lead into the Piedras Blancas Blancas National Park where we stay in an might even see their tiny babies rushing National Park.” amazing rainforest lodge.” towards the ocean.” Discover Costa Rica Discover Costa Rica Wild Costa Rica EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUC EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUC EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUP

…THE COASTLINE AND BEACHES …THE MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST … AN ACTIVE ADVENTURE

“Our beaches range from black volcanic “It’s a magical place, with lots of birds, “There’s kayaking, hiking and a bridge sand to white sand — and they present sunsets and rainbows. I’m here right walk in the cloud forest. But my favourite the opportunity to snorkel in both the now — here’s a hummingbird right in activities are whitewater rafting and Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. At front of me by the way! — and I can see zip lining. The whitewater rafting is Cahuita we chill on the Caribbean coast, the Pacific Ocean stretching out before amazing — as this adventure takes place fringed by tall palms and tropical forest. me even though I’m in the middle of the in the middle of the rainforest; and I love We also take a motorboat to Drake Bay Monteverde Cloud Forest. zip lining in the forest through the same on the Osa Peninsula. It’s very remote and On a clear day you can see both coasts trees that monkeys are living in, and being the bay is spectacular. Another day we at once, the Pacific and Caribbean. able to scream as loud as the Howler head out to Caño Island.” Isn’t that incredible?” monkeys. It’s so exhilarating.” Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets Natural Highlights of Costa Rica Active Costa Rica EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUR EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUA EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AUF

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Our discovery & wildlife HOLIDAY LISTINGS

The next section features all of our cultural and wildlife adventures. Within, LOOK OUT FOR… we’ll give you a head start on all the information you need: the highlights of PREMIUM NEW each trip, the activity level they require, the times of the year we depart — We love finding new ways of discovering the world to share with our and, of course, an idea of their price. customers, whether that’s new countries, cultures or exciting new activities. If a trip catches your eye, you’ll find a full itinerary, complete pricing Keep an eye out for the NEW flag on the following pages which identify our information and a comprehensive list of departure dates on our website. new additions to the programme. We have an extensive range of premium Simply visit the specific tour’s unique page — look for the three letter trip code: adventures at Exodus. Look out for the premium flag at the top of the trip listing.

EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVG Throughout our holiday listings we’ll share handy tips and Online, you’ll also have access to maps, detailed trip notes, reviews and information for your next adventure. photos. And if you have any questions, you can have a ‘live chat’ session with one of our sales experts.

CHOOSING YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL SAFARI RATINGS Online, you’ll also have access to maps, detailed trip notes, reviews and In addition to the activity level, each wildlife trip has also been classified with photos. And if you have any questions, you can have a ‘live chat’ session a grade of three, four or five ‘paw marks’ to help you find the right trip. with one of our sales experts. Designed for people with a general interest in wildlife, but EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACTIVITY LEVELS who also want to experience some of the other highlights of the region or country. You are healthy, enjoy the outdoors and want a relaxing 1 trip.2 No experience3 is required.4 5 6 7 8 9 35 LEISURELY A more dedicated wildlife itinerary where the majority of time is spent in wildlife rich areas such as national parks or You are reasonably fit, enjoy the outdoors and are looking nature reserves. 1 2 3 for 4some exercise.5 Some previous6 experience7 is preferable8 9 35 MODERATE for activity based trips. A wholly focused wildlife trip where every aspect — You are moderately fit and possess a spirit of adventure. vehicle, accommodation, and guide are geared up to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35 immerse you in, and educate you about the local wildlife. CHALLENGING Some previous experience is required for most activity based trips.

You have a very high level of fitness and are extremely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 adventurous.8 Plenty9 of previous35 experience is essential SPECIALIST ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS TOUGH for activity based trips. We feature a range of trips within our Discovery & Wildlife brochure, including selected specialist trips which are highlighted as follows: Sometimes we use split grades, for a more accurate grading system, for example Leisurely/Moderate. Winter Adventures Walking & Trekking

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NEW ICELAND Iceland Explorer

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Volcanoes, waterfalls and geysers • Traditional fishing villages and puffin colonies • 24hr daylight in summer, chance of Northern Lights in winter

AT A GLANCE •10 days land only/flights inclusive • Travel by specialist overland vehicle • 9 nights hotels and guesthouses • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included • Optional single supplement from £450

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Reykjavik. 2 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss Waterfall; to Hella. 3 Across southern Iceland towards the Eyafjallajokull Volcano Ice Cap, visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls plus sea-cliffs, famous for puffins. 4 Into Skaftafell where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokull Ice Cap; to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for exploration, the black beach and further to the fishing TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE village Hofn. NEW Iceland Explorer AVW 41 Azores: Whale WSA 49 Highlights of Romania AWB 57 5 Drive through stunning eastern fjords to Egilsstadir. & Dolphin Watching Iceland NorthernM /LightsA CZT 42 M/A Winter in Transylvania CVX 58 6 Inland through volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss Arctic Lights & Whales CNC 42 Treasures of Sicily ADZ 50 Bulgaria: Realm WBB 58 Waterfall; to Asbyrgi Canyon. Finland Northern Lights CFL 42 Sicily Food Adventure ADY 50 of the Brown bear 7 To Husavik and then to Lake Myvatn, an area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs. Wild Finland WBF 43 Sicily Grand Tour ADG 51 Bosnia & Beyond AVB 58 8 Finnish Wilderness Week CFA 43 Puglia: Discover ADE 51 Cycling the Dalmatian Coast MVJ 59 Free day to explore the 'capital of the north' Akureyri. the Heel of Italy 9 Arctic Sweden & the Icehotel CSI 44 Dubrovnik & ADD 59 We head back to Reykjavik making stops at some of Cycling Puglia & Matera MWV 51 the Dalmatian Coast the fascinating places along the way. Swedish Lapland CSL 44 Highlights of the Amalfi Coast AVG 52 Balkan Explorer ATO 60 Activity Week MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Walking the Amalfi Coast TDA 52 Slovenia Mixed Activity AVQ 60 Stockholm & CES 44 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, the Baltics in Winter Walking in Tuscany TDT 53 Highlights of Ancient Greece AGM 60 or join our guided groups in the following months: Cycle the Baltics MVB 45 Chianti: Walking & Wine TDC 53 Highlights of Albania AVL 61 J F M A M J J A S O N D Discover the Baltics AVV 45 Walking the Prosecco Hills TDH 54 Cycling in Albania MVA 61 l l l l l l l l l l l l Mont Blanc Highlights TWN 46 Classic Dolomites TWU 54 Highlights of Turkey ATH 61 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVW Journey through Authentic Andalucia ADH 46 NEW ACZ 54 Lycian Activity Week ATM 62 the Czech Republic Picos Mixed Activity Week ASQ 47 Europe’s Frontier: AWM 62 Tatra Winter Activity Week CVT 55 Walking the Picos de Europa TSQ 47 Moldova & Ukraine Discover Poland AWP 55 Camino de Santiago Trek TSO 48 Highlights of AXC 62 Highlights of Central Europe AVU 56 Georgia & Armenia NEW Basque Food Adventure ABS 48 Walking in the Austrian Tyrol TDF 56 Russia: Last Journey ARA 63 NEW Highlights of Portugal ADP 48 of the Tsars Winter Walking in Tyrol CAS 57 Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride MEO 49 Moscow to St Petersburg AVS 63 Carpathian Walking & Bears WVR 57 NEXT STEPS Walking in Madeira TSD 49 Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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ICELAND NORWAY FINLAND Iceland Northern Lights Arctic Lights & Whales Finland Northern Lights M/A M/A M/A

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Northern Lights in an amazing landscape • Perfect location for Northern Lights • Unforgettable landscapes in Arctic Finland • Visit the Glacial Lagoon • Dramatic scenery of the Vesteralan Islands • Visit Sami reindeer farm and drive huskies • Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir • Whale watching in the Arctic Circle • Search for the Northern Lights by snowmobile

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 5 days land only/flight inclusive • 5 days land only/flight inclusive • 4 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • 4 nights hotels • 4 nights at the Andoy Friluftssenter with shared facilities • 2 nights hotel and 1 night wilderness cabin • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • Thermal Arctic suit and boots provided • Optional single supplement from £295 • Optional single supplement from £480 • Full board throughout • Optional single supplement from £150 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Reykjavik. 1 Start Andoy Friluftssenter. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Drive along south coast stopping at Seljalandsfoss and 2 Morning explore area on foot; trip to the nearby valley 1 Start Harriniva. Skogafoss Waterfalls and Reynisfjara volcanic beach. for lunch and ice fishing on Lake Kringelvann. 2 Morning dogsledding near the national park with picnic 3 Drive across Skeidararsandur floodplains to Skaftafell, to 3 Tour of Andoya passing through fishing villages on the lunch; "Secrets of the Northern Lights" presentation and Svinafellsjokull for easy glacier walk. Drive to Jokulsarlon Arctic coast, including northern Europe's longest beach; evening snowmobile excursion. Glacial Lagoon. visit the world's largest Northern Lights research base. 3 Morning visit to a local reindeer herder's farm, short tour 4 See Eyjafjallajokull Volcano; visit Gullfoss Waterfall, 4 Morning transfer to Andenes for whale watching; return on traditional reindeer sleds; lunch at Winter Village; water spouts at Geysir and explore Thingvellir N.P.; to to Friluftssenter for free time and hot tub; evening meal in transfer to wilderness cabin, after-dinner Northern Lights Reykjavik. the lavvo (teepee). snowshoe walk. 5 End Reykjavik. 5 End Andoy Friluftssenter. 4 End Harriniva.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Stunning wilderness in eastern Finland FINLAND • Observe Brown bears from a comfortable hide Finnish Wilderness Week • Stay at cosy Basecamp Oulanka M/A AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1349 Flight Inclusive from £1649 3 Cross-country skiing in the morning down to the frozen • 6 days land only/flight inclusive Juuma lake; afternoon more activities. • Travel by private minibus and on foot 4 Half-day dogsledding instruction and tour (about 10km) • 5 nights Basecamp Oulanka TRIP CODE CFA MODERATE in Riisitunturi National Park; optional ice climbing. Evening • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included snowshoeing. • Optional single supplement from £170 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 5 Free day in Ruka; morning optional snowmobile safari; • Winter activities in magical surroundings ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY afternoon optional downhill skiing. • Fantastic lodge accommodation 6 Wilderness skills including quinzee building and fire- 1 Start Basecamp Oulanka. • Evening Northern Lights snowshoe excursion making; optional night in the quinzee (igloo). 2 Wilderness skills and guided walk through taiga forest 7 Free day for optional activities including a full day to learn about the habitat of Brown bears; evening visit AT A GLANCE dogsled excursion, unguided cross-country skiing, Brown bear hide. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive snowshoeing; evening dinner in the forest by open fire. • Travel by private minibus 3 Husky walk through Oulanka Canyon. 8 • 7 nights wilderness lodge End Basecamp Oulanka. 4 Nature rafting on River Kitka near the Russian Border • All Arctic clothing and equipment provided zone; evening visit Brown bear hide. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners included 5 Walk the famous Pieni Karhunkierros (Little Bear) Trail Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • Optional single supplement from £250 in Oulanka N.P.; optional evening visit to Brown bear or join our guided groups in the following months:

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PREMIUM SWEDEN, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA SWEDEN SWEDEN Stockholm & the Baltics Arctic Sweden & the Icehotel Swedish Lapland Activity Week M/A M/A in Winter M/A

Land Only from £2099 Flight Inclusive from £2499 Land Only from £879 Flight Inclusive from £1099 Land Only from £929 Flight Inclusive from £1149

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Action-packed break in Arctic Sweden • Snowmobile excursion on frozen sea • Four countries in a week • Spend one night at the original Icehotel • Aurora Hideaway dinner • Traditional Christmas markets • Chance to see the Northern Lights • Dogsledding through pristine forests • The atmospheric Hill of Crosses

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 7 days land only/flight inclusive • 7 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 5 days guided activities • Travel by private minibus and snowmobile • 6 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 overnight ferry • 4 nights en suite lodge, 1 night wilderness camp and • 6 nights Premium lodge with sauna • All breakfasts included 1 night Icehotel with shared facilities. • All meals included • Optional single supplement from £240 • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • Arctic clothing provided ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Full Arctic clothing provided • Optional single supplement from £140 • Single rooms not available 1 Start Stockholm. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Stockholm city tour; overnight ferry to Tallinn. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Lulea, Pine Bay Lodge. 3 Arrive in Tallinn; afternoon city walking tour; visit 1 Start Lappis Lodge, Lappeasuando. 2 Nordic winter skills; free afternoon for snowshoeing or Christmas market. 2 skiing on the lake, sauna from 1700. Morning at leisure; afternoon wilderness snowshoe 4 Free morning in Tallinn; transfer to Riga. excursion. 3 Snowmobile excursion on the Lulea Archipelago; 5 Guided tour around Riga, afternoon at leisure. 3 Morning guided ice fishing; afternoon free for optional aurora hideaway dinner. 6 Transfer to Rundale and the Hill of Crosses; overnight snowmobiling. 4 Transfer to husky farm, dogsledding trip including time in Vilnius. 4 Dogsled training and expedition to wilderness camp to meet the dogs. 7 Vilnius city tour; afternoon visit magical Trakai Castle. for overnight. 5 Group snowmoblie excursion and ice fishing; 8 5 Harness the dogs and return to base over frozen lakes free afternoon. End Vilnius. and through snow-laden pine forests. 6 Free day for optional activities; Northern Lights MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 Visit to a traditional Sami reindeer farm; afternoon snowshoe after dinner. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, transfer to Icehotel for a truly unique experience 7 End Lulea. or join our guided groups in the following months: sleeping in sub zero surroundings. 7 End Icehotel, Jukkasjarvi. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/CES Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, J F M A M J J A S O N D or join our guided groups in the following months: l l l l l l l l l l l l lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/CSL

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ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA Cycle the Baltics M/A

Land Only from £1199 Flight Inclusive from £1479

TRIP CODE MVB LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Cycle through three countries ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA • Discover fascinating capital cities Discover the Baltics • Visit the fairytale Trakai Castle

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1129 Flight Inclusive from £1399 4 Tour of Cesis and the Gauja National Park. • 11 days land only/flight inclusive 5 Guided tour of Riga Old Town; free afternoon. • 9 days cycling with full vehicle support 6 • 10 nights hotels TRIP CODE AVV LEISURELY Visit the seaside town of Jurmala. • Local bike hire included 7 Visit Rundale Palace, the Hill of Crosses and the port • All breakfasts included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS of Klaipeda. • Optional single supplement from £250 • Three countries in twelve days 8 Transfer to the Curonian Spit; visit the impressive sand • Stunning national parks, castles and museums dunes. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Explore the magnificent Trakai Castle 9 Tour of the Plokstine Cold War Museum; city tour 1 Start Tallinn. around Kaunas. AT A GLANCE 2 Explore Tallinn; transfer to Lahemaa N.P. for a scenic 10 Visit the Pazaislis Monastery and Trakai Castle. ride. • 12 days land only/flight inclusive 11 Guided tour of Vilnius; free time to explore the city. • Travel by private bus 3 Full day riding through Lahemma N.P. 12 • 11 nights hotels End Vilnius. 4 Transfer to Peipsi; cycle along lake shore; transfer to • All breakfasts included Tartu. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Optional single supplement from £250 5 Cycle through 'Estonian Switzerland' to Otepaa; Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: transfer to Riga. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 6 Cycle to Jurmala; transfer back to Riga. 1 Start Tallinn. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 7 Transfer to Sventoji; cycle to Klaipeda. 2 Tallinn guided tour and free time to explore. 8 Transfer to the Curonian Spit N.P; explore by bike. 3 Discover the pine forests and sandy beaches of EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVV 9 Drive to Kintai village; cycle to Vente Cape and Silute; Lahemaa National Park; afternoon guided tour around transfer to Vilnius. Tartu city. 10 Transfer to Trakai; cycle around town and visit the castle; return to Vilnius. 11 End Vilnius.

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SPAIN Authentic Andalucia

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Explore surrounding rural countryside FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, ITALY • Full days in Seville and Granada Mont Blanc Highlights M/A • Family-run farmhouse with swimming pool AT A GLANCE Land Only from £999 Flight Inclusive from £1149 3 Ascend to the Bel Lachat refuge and summit the • 8 days land only/flight inclusive Aiguillette des Houches and Brevent. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus 4 Start Les Houches; cross the Col de Voza and continue TRIP CODE TWN MODERATE • 5 nights in a comfortable converted farmhouse and 2 towards Les Contamines. nights hotels 5 Free day; optional walks, activities or sightseeing. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Festival departures 6 • Best of the Mont Blanc Circuit Transfer to Italy; climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse • All breakfasts and 5 dinners included above Ferret Valley to Courmayeur. • Comfortable chalet with jacuzzi • Optional single supplement from £230 7 • Five Alpine walks with dramatic scenery Transfer; walk via Lac Blanc to La Flegere, descend by cable car. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE 8 End Chamonix. 1 Start Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 2 Half-day guided walk through Algamitas. • Travel by minibus, train and cable car 3 Marvel at beautiful Moorish and 'Mudejar' • 7 nights comfortable chalet MONTHS OF DEPARTURE architecture; enjoy the gardens of Seville; overnight in • Alternative spring and autumn itineraries Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, the city. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 To the white Moorish villages of Andalucia; visit Olvera • Single supplement not available lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD and Setenil; return to the Cortijo. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 5 Free day: explore the countryside around the farmhouse EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TWN or visit Ronda or Cordoba. 1 Start Chamonix. 6 Full day in Granada. Morning visit the Alhambra; 2 Walk to Switzerland and descend into France. afternoon free to explore; overnight Granada. 7 To the white village of Antequera; short walk in El Torcal Natural Reserve; transfer to the Cortijo. 8 End Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas.

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SPAIN Walking the Picos de Europa M/A

Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1079

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Dramatic peaks and gorges SPAIN • Spot Griffon vultures and Golden eagles Picos Mixed Activity Week • Delicious home-cooked cuisine

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1099 Flight Inclusive from £1199 3 Classic Cares Gorge walk. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 4 Canoeing along the famous River Sella. • 7 nights hotel 5 • All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners included TRIP CODE ASQ LEISURELY/MODERATE Free day to relax, take a trip to the coast or choose • Walks at level 3 or 5 dependent on date from optional activities including climbing and caving. • Optional single supplement from £185 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Spectacular ride on Fuente Dé cable car; afternoon • Canoe on the Sella River walk and visit the mediaeval village of Potes. ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE • Trek through the Cares Gorge 7 Mountain biking along the coastal paths of the old 1 Start Arenas de Cabrales. • Cycle along the Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago; free time at the beach (seasonal). 2 Visit the Arenas de Cabrales valley; pastures of Vanu 8 End Arena de Cabrales. and spectacular views. AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 Ascent to Pandescura peak with superb views of the • 7 nights at a family-run hotel Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Western Massif. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 Classic Cares Gorge walk, one of the most popular • Optional single supplement from £185 walks in Spain. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 5 Free day. Optional activities include caving, canoeing, ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY canyoning or a trip to the coast. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ASQ 1 Start Arena de Cabrales. 6 Summit of Peña Main, one of the classic viewpoints of 2 Day of canyoning in the Rubo Gorge with optional the Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col. water slides, jumps and abseils. 7 Walk up to the twin summits of Mancondiu offering fantastic views of the Central and Eastern Massifs. 8 End Arenas de Cabrales.

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NEW NEW SPAIN SPAIN PORTUGAL Camino de Santiago Trek Basque Food Adventure Highlights of Portugal M/A

Land Only from £1079 Flight Inclusive from £1249 Land Only from £1549 Flight Inclusive from £1649 Land Only from £1099 Flight Inclusive from £1349

TRIP CODE TSO MODERATE TRIP CODE ABS LEISURELY TRIP CODE ADP LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Follow one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage routes • Basque cookery class and Rioja for wine tasting • Visit Porto and the Douro wine region • Romanesque cathedrals and mediaeval monasteries • Enjoy a pintxos crawl in Logrono • Explore magnificent Lisbon and Sintra • Discover Galician cuisine • Cider house interactive experience in San Sebastian • Interactive cookery class

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 9 days land only/flight inclusive • 7 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days flight inclusive/land only • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus and taxis • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus, train and boat • 8 nights in hotels and pensions • 6 nights 3-star hotels • 7 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels and guesthouses • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 2 wine tastings • Optional single supplement from £260 • Optional single supplement from £345 included • Optional single supplement from £230 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Samos. 1 Start Bilbao, dinner at a handpicked traditional ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 To Sarria walking through ancient oak forests and restaurant. 1 Start Porto. quaint villages. 2 Visit Bilbao’s famous food market; interactive cooking 2 Morning guided sightseeing in the UNESCO historic 3 Walk through the hills of the Galician countryside to class in a Michelin recommended restaurant; free time. centre; Port wine tasting; free time for optional activities. Portomarin. 3 Transfer to the pilgrimage city of Logrono, sightseeing 3 Train ride to the Douro Valley; visit Douro museum; 4 Uphill to the village of Ventas de Naron; on to Palas and pintxos crawl in the evening. enjoy wine tasting and river cruise; transfer to rural de Rei. 4 Rioja vineyards, wine tasting and picnic lunch; free village of Penela. 5 Walk to the town of Melide, on to Arzua, both famous afternoon. 4 Visit Coimbra and its UNESCO University; hands-on for their cuisine. 5 Transfer to San Sebastian, free afternoon and dinner at cookery experience in rural community. 6 Meet many more pilgrims on the final section to an exclusive ‘private dining club’. 5 Visit UNESCO Batalha and Alcobaça monasteries; Pedruozo. 6 Take part in a cider house experience; farewell dinner overnight in mediaeval Obidos. 7 Walk to Santiago de Compostela. with Basque specialities at the cider house. 6 Drive to Sintra; visit the majestic Pena Palace and 7 picturesque old town; afternoon transfer to Lisbon. 8 Free day in Santiago de Compostela. Trip ends San Sebastian. 7 Guided sightseeing in Lisbon. 9 End Santiago de Compostela. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 8 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, End Lisbon MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ABS lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TSO EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADP

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PREMIUM PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL Azores: Whale Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride Walking in Madeira M/A M/A & Dolphin Watching

Land Only from £1379 Flight Inclusive from £1499 Land Only from £679 Flight Inclusive from £899 Land Only from £1549 Flight Inclusive from £1969

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Enchanting Lisbon and vibrant Porto • Trek to the island’s highest mountain • Visit Sete Cidades Crater and Fire Lake • Premium accommodation and delicious local cuisine • Flower-lined levadas and stunning coastal views • Whale and dolphin watching excursions • Enjoy coastal rides and free time to relax by the sea • Mild year-round climate • Excellent birdwatching opportunities

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 5 days cycling with vehicle support (limited seats) • 5 days guided walking and 1 free day • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus, boat and • 7 nights premium hotels • 7 nights 3 and 4-star hotels internal flight • All breakfasts, 1 wine tasting and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts included • 7 nights comfortable hotels • Local bike hire included • Not suitable for vertigo sufferers • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included • E-bike hire available on request • Free transfer for any flight • Greater chance of Blue whale sightings in June • Optional single supplement from £295 • Optional single supplement from £190 • Optional single supplement from £250

ITINERARY & DAILY CYCLING DISTANCE ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Porto; orientation tour and wine tasting. 1 Start Machico. 1 Start Ponta Delgada, on Sao Miguel Island. 2 Coastal ride to the seaside town of Furadouro. 2 Walk along Ponta de Sao Lourenco; enjoy spectacular 2 Whale watching excursion; transfer to Furnas Valley to 3 Cycle to Mira via the Sao Jacinto dunes. rock formations and ocean views. visit hot springs. 3 3 4 Pedal to Figuera da Foz. Panoramic costal walk to the fishing village of Porto da Fly to Pico; boat to Faial Island; visit Scrimshaw Cruz. Museum. 5 Ride to the village of Sao Pedro do Moel. 4 Transfer to Queimadas; walk along Levada do 4 Whale and dolphin watching between Faial and Pico 6 Cycle to the medieval town of Obidos from Nazare. Caldeirao Verde to Ilha. Islands. 7 Morning transfer to Lisbon; free afternoon for sightseeing. 5 Early departure for sunrise at Achada do Teixeira; 5 Birdwatching by boat around the coast of Faial to 8 End in Lisbon. ascend the island's highest mountain, Pico Ruivo observe land and sea birds. (1862m); follow a stone staircase down to Encumeada. 6 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Free day for optional activities; fly to Sao Miguel Island. 6 High level walk through beautiful chestnut and Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 7 Visit the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Fire Lake. eucalyptus woods; transfer to Funchal. or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 End Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island. 7 Free day in Funchal for sightseeing. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 8 End Funchal. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MEO MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

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ITALY Sicily Food Adventure

Land Only from £1249 Flight Inclusive from £1449

TRIP CODE ADY LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Palermo’s colourful markets and street food ITALY • Cookery class and wine tasting Treasures of Sicily • Iconic UNESCO heritage sites and temples

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1179 Flight Inclusive from £1449 3 Drive to Syracuse; visit the Greek theatre; on to • 8 days land only/flight inclusive UNESCO town of Noto. • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus 4 Morning visit of Ragusa Ibla; transfer to Agrigento's TRIP CODE ADZ LEISURELY/MODERATE • 7 nights 3 and 4-star hotels Valley of the Temples. • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 wine tastings and 5 To Selinunte to visit ruins; drive to the hilltop village of TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 1 cookery class included Erice. • UNESCO archaeological sites and temples • Optional single supplement from £260 6 Walk in Zingaro Nature Reserve; overnight in Palermo. • Mediaeval Erice and Baroque towns 7 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Mt. Etna and Zingaro Nature Reserve Morning visit to Monreale Cathedral; guided tour of Palermo. 1 Start Palermo. AT A GLANCE 8 Drive to the fishing village of Cefalu; on to charming 2 Explore Palermo and enjoy a street food tour; visit • 9 days land only/flight inclusive Taormina. Monreale. • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus 9 End Taormina. 3 Transfer to Trapani; cookery class with local chefs; drive • 7 nights 3 and 4-star hotels and 1 night agriturismo to Marsala for wine tasting. • All breakfasts and 1 wine tasting included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 4 Morning visit to olive farm; on to Agrigento; guided tour • Optional single supplement from £320 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: of the Valley of the Temples. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 5 To Piazza Armerina; visit UNESCO Villa Romana; lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD produce tasting; transfer to Ragusa Ibla. 1 Start in Aci Trezza. 6 Cheese tasting in rural farm; visit Noto and travel to 2 Excursion and short walk on Mt. Etna; afternoon wine EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADZ Syracuse; explore town. tasting. 7 Drive to the Etna region for wine and produce tasting; transfer to Taormina. 8 End Taormina.

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ITALY ITALY ITALY Sicily Grand Tour Puglia: Discover the Heel of Italy Cycling Puglia & Matera M/A

Land Only from £2099 Flight Inclusive from £2199 Land Only from £1179 Flight Inclusive from £1299 Land Only from £1179 Flight Inclusive from £1349

TRIP CODE ADG LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP CODE ADE LEISURELY TRIP CODE MWV MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • UNESCO Baroque cities of the Val di Noto • UNESCO cave-town of Matera • Stunning UNESCO town of Matera • Piazza Armerina’s impressive Roman mosaics • Trulli: cone-roofed houses of Alberobello • Cycle through olive groves • The hilltop towns of Erice and Taormina • Lecce, Puglia’s Baroque masterpiece • Coastal rides and swimming opportunities

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • 6 days cycling with partial vehicle support • 14 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels • 5 nights 3 and 4-star hotels and 2 nights in a ‘trullo’ • 6 nights 3 and 4-star hotels and 1 night converted • All breakfasts and 1 wine tasting included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and cookery class and 1 wine farmhouse • Optional single supplement from £450 tasting included • All breakfasts included • Reverse itinerary on selected dates • Local bike hire included ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £220 • Optional single supplement from £240 1 Start Catania. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Excursion on Mt. Etna; afternoon wine tasting. 1 Start Lecce. 1 Start Matera. 3 Morning sightseeing in Catania, visit famous fish market; afternoon drive to Syracuse; visit Greek theatre. 2 Day trip to Otranto; visit the picturesque historic centre; 2 Scenic ride to Alberobello, famous for the iconic 'trulli'. optional coastal walk. 4 Free day in Syracuse. 3 Cycle through country lanes to the hilltop town of 3 Guided tour of Lecce; to Ostuni; visit a centuries-old Ostuni. 5 Transfer to the UNESCO Baroque towns of Noto and olive farm. Ragusa; overnight Ragusa. 4 Ride through quaint villages to a renovated farmhouse. 4 Easy walk in the countryside; visit Agnano's 6 Explore Modica; on to Piazza Armerina. 5 Cycle to the coast and continue to Gallipoli. archaeological park; pasta-making class. 7 See the UNESCO mosaics collection of Villa Romana 6 Coastal ride to the ancient town of Otranto. 5 Visit Castellana caves; on to Alberobello; wine tasting del Casale; afternoon optional visit to Morgantina 7 and overnight in traditional 'trulli' houses. Cycle to the Baroque city of Lecce. archaeological site. 8 6 Free day; visit Polignano a Mare or Monopoli. End Lecce. 8 Visit the Valley of Temples in Agrigento and archaeological site of Selinunte. 7 Guided sightseeing in Matera and UNESCO 'Sassi' MONTHS OF DEPARTURE district; free time and overnight in Matera. 9 Explore the island of Mozia and drive to the hilltop Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, town of Erice. 8 End Matera. or join our guided groups in the following months:

10 Walk in the Zingaro Nature Reserve; visit ruins of MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Segesta and drive to Palermo. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 11 Morning tour of Monreale and its Duomo; afternoon or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MWV guided visit in Palermo. J F M A M J J A S O N D 12 Free day in Palermo; afternoon drive to fishing village l l l l l l l l l l l l of Cefalu. 13 Free day in Cefalu EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADE 14 Morning drive to Taormina; visit Greek theatre and free time. 15 End Taormina. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE “A gem of a region, Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: very different and lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD so suited to a short EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADG NEXT STEPS Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips leisurely summer trip” including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date Mike Giles to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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ITALY Walking the Amalfi Coast M/A

Land Only from £959 Flight Inclusive from £1079

TRIP CODE TDA LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy world-famous coastal walks ITALY • Visit Pompeii, Ravello and Positano Highlights of the Amalfi Coast • Family-run hotel, away from the crowds

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1049 Flight Inclusive from £1199 2 Sightseeing in Amalfi and boat trip to picture-perfect • 8 days land only/flight inclusive Positano. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and boat 3 Visit the well-preserved Herculaneum ruins and TRIP CODE AVG LEISURELY • 7 nights at 3-star Hotel Due Torri with pool legendary Pompeii. • Not suitable for severe vertigo sufferers 4 Walk a section of ‘Path of the Gods’, Europe’s most TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners included beautiful coastal path. • Coastal views from Ravello’s Villa Cimbrone • Optional single supplement free - selected dates 5 Free day to relax, visit Mount Vesuvius or Naples. • Day walk alongf the ‘Path of the Gods’ 6 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Visit Herculaneum and Pompeii Boat to Capri; free time to explore the island. 7 Sightseeing in elegant Ravello; visit Villa Cimbrone. 1 Start Agerola. AT A GLANCE 8 End Agerola. 2 Impressive walk to Monte Tre Calli for great open views • 8 days land only/flight inclusive of the Sorrento Peninsula. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and boat MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 Follow mule tracks and steps down to Amalfi; free time. • 7 nights at 3-star Hotel Due Torri with pool Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 4 Drive to Bay of Naples; visit Pompeii; optional walk on • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners included or join our guided groups in the following months: the vast crater of Mt. Vesuvius. • Optional single supplement from £230 lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 5 Walk from Ravello, through the forests of the Valle delle ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Ferriere's Nature Reserve; to Amalfi. 1 Start Agerola. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVG 6 Free day: optional day trip to Capri, Naples or Herculaneum. 7 ‘Path of the Gods' with superb panoramic views out to Positano. 8 End Agerola.

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ITALY Walking in Tuscany M/A

Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1049

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Five day walks through Tuscany’s mountains ITALY • Family-run farmhouse with pool Chianti: Walking & Wine • Delicious home-cooked Italian cuisine M/A AT A GLANCE Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1099 3 Walk to Radda, the heart of the Chianti area. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 4 Travel to Siena and explore the stunning historic centre; • 5 days centre-based walking learn about Tuscan and Italian wines at the Wine • 7 nights Braccicorti farmhouse TRIP CODE TDC LEISURELY/MODERATE School. • Challenging departures on selected weeks 5 Free day to visit other Chianti villages or relax by the • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS pool. • Free single supplement • Tuscany’s emerald rolling hills 6 Discover the magnificent city of Florence, the birthplace • Fabulous Chianti wines and local products ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY of the Renaissance. • Beautiful converted farmhouse 1 Start Braccicorti. 7 Walk to picturesque San Gimignano with free time to AT A GLANCE stroll around the mediaeval town. 2 Transfer to the village of Pruno; walk through Orecchiella N.P. to Pania di Corfino; descend via 16th • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 8 End Castellina in Chianti. century Campiana village. • 5 days gentle walking and sightseeing; 1 free day MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • 7 nights Villa Casalta 3 Transfer to ski village Vianova and walk through the Alpi Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • All breakfasts, 5 dinners and 3 wine tastings included Apuane National Park to Monte Sumbra. or join our guided groups in the following months: • Optional single supplement from £255 4 Circular walk from Braccicorti to market town Castiglione J F M A M J J A S O N D di Garfagnana. ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE l l l l l l l l l l l l 5 Free day to visit the ancient fortified city of Lucca, the 1 Start Castellina in Chianti. Cinque Terre, Florence or Pisa. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TDC 2 Visit mediaeval town of Greve in Chianti and 6 Short drive to Vagli Sotto; walk through chestnut Montefioralle; afternoon wine tasting. woods to the ancient village of Campocatino and San Viviano’s Hermitage. 7 Drive to Casone; head through beech forest into the Appenino Tosco-Emiliano N.P. to the summit of Monte Prado. 8 End Braccicorti.

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PREMIUM CZECH REPUBLIC NEW ITALY ITALY Journey through Walking the Prosecco Hills Classic Dolomites M/A M/A the Czech Republic

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Prosecco producer visit and tastings • Tre Cime di Lavaredo - the ‘three chimneys’ • Prague, Brno, Cesky Krumlov and Pilsen • Charming mediaeval villages and Treviso • 4-star hotel with wellness centre • Baroque aristocratic Kromeriz Castle gardens • Elegant converted 4-star villa with pool • Challenging weeks available • Pilsner Urquell Brewery, the birthplace of Pilsner

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 5 days centre-based walking and 1 free day • 5 days centre-based walking; one free day • Travel by private minibus • 7 nights at 4-star Hotel Villa Soligo with pool • Not recommended for vertigo sufferers • 7 nights hotels • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 wine tastings • 7 nights 4-star Hotel Adler • All breakfasts included included • All breakfasts, 5 packed lunches and 5 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £180 • Optional single supplement from £190 • Optional single supplement from £220 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE 1 Start Prague. 1 Start Soligo. 1 Start Villabassa. 2 Orientation walk including Charles Bridge and Old 2 Morning walk around the mediaeval villages of Cison 2 Walk to the Lago di Braies. Town; afternoon historic Communist tour. di Valmarino and Follina. 3 Kreutzberg Pass to the Nemes Alm. 3 Transfer to Kutna Hora to visit the Skull church, on to 3 Brno, orientation walk. Circular walk in the heartland of the Prosecco region; 4 Ascend towards Strudelkopf. Prosecco wine-tasting. 4 Visit Brno Castle and Villa Tugendhat, UNESCO world 5 Free day to enjoy optional activities such as self-guided 4 heritage site. Morning guided sightseeing in Treviso; afternoon walk in cycling or a visit to one of the local museums. the natural park of River Sile. 5 Visit Kromeriz Castle and the beautiful, UNESCO-listed 6 A day around the 'three chimneys', Tre Cime di 5 gardens before continuing to Zlin; visit to the world Visit UNESCO Palladian Villla Barbaro and walk to the Lavaredo. elegant hilltop town of Asolo. famous shoe factory and the Bata Skyscraper. 7 Circular walk around the summits of Monte Piano. 6 Free day; optional day trip to Venice. 6 To Cesky Krumlov via Trebic, to visit one of the best 8 End Villabassa. preserved Jewish ghettos in Europe. Also stop in Telc, 7 Panoramic walk through the alpine landscape of Monte visit the Renaissance square and finish in Cesky Krumlov. Cesen. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 A day to explore picturesque Cesky Krumlov, including 8 End Soligo. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, a guided tour; free afternoon. or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 8 Transfer to Pilsen; short orientation tour before visiting Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD the world famous brewery; on to Prague; trip ends. or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TWU MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACZ “Fantastic walks, food, and scenery plus prosecco... What’s not to love!” Neal Scott

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POLAND, SLOVAKIA Tatra Winter Activity Week M/A

Land Only from £999 Flight Inclusive from £1099

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Skiing, snowboarding and dogsledding POLAND • Thermal pools and a horse and sleigh tour Discover Poland • Discover traditional Slovak culture

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £979 Flight Inclusive from £1149 2 Walking tour of Warsaw, transfer to Gdansk. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 3 Sightseeing in Gdansk, transfer to Torun via Malbork • Travel by minibus Castle. • 7 nights at Hotel Villa Siesta TRIP CODE AWP LEISURELY/MODERATE 4 • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included Walking tour of Torun; transfer to Wroclaw; explore. • Family departures available TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 5 To Krakow; en route visit Auschwitz. • Optional single supplement from £110 • Historic cities - Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow 6 Morning walking tour of Krakow, optional visit to • UNESCO-listed Auschwitz and Malbork Castle salt mines. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Rural life in the Tatra Mountains 7 Day trip to Zakopane. 1 Start Smokovec. 8 AT A GLANCE End Krakow. 2 A full day introduction to snowshoeing. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 Cross-country skiing instruction followed by a guided • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus itinerary at Strbske Pleso. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • 7 nights comfortable hotels or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 A trip to Zakopane for dogsledding; tour of town, • All breakfast and 1 lunch included afternoon visit thermal pools at Bukowina Tatranska. J F M A M J J A S O N D • Optional single supplement from £230 l l l l l l l l l l l l 5 Transfer to the downhill slopes for skiing or snowboarding. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AWP 6 Free day to choose from activities and attractions, such 1 Start Warsaw. as the Belianska Cave. 7 Cable car ride up to Hrebienok for winter walk, afternoon horse and sleigh tour of Zdiar village and picnic in forest. 8 End Smokovec.

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GERMANY, AUSTRIA Walking in the Austrian Tyrol M/A

Land Only from £999 Flight Inclusive from £1179

TRIP CODE TDF MULTI-LEVEL

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Austria’s most scenic region CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, POLAND • Choose walks to suit your ability Highlights of Central Europe • Sample traditional local cuisine

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1599 Flight Inclusive from £1749 6 Sightseeing in Bratislava. After lunch optional tour • 8 days land only/flight inclusive including post-Communist Bratislava tour. • Travel by bus, cable car and ferry 7 Cruise on the Danube to Vienna. TRIP CODE AVU LEISURELY • 7 nights 3-star Hotel Fischerwirt 8 Sightseeing in Vienna, free afternoon. • Choice of moderate and challenging walks every day TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 9 Train to Budapest; option to visit Budapest’s spa or the • All breakfasts and 7 dinners included • Four historic capital cities secret nuclear hospital built during the cold war. • Optional single supplement from £155 • Castles and mediaeval towns 10 Sightseeing in Budapest, free afternoon. Optional ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • High Tatra Mountains evening cruise on the Danube river. 11 To the High Tatra Mountains, stopping en route at 1 Start Achenkirch. AT A GLANCE Banska Stiavnica and UNESCO village of Vlkolinec; 2 Bus to start point; ascend to Falkenmoosalm; descend • 14 days land only/flight inclusive visit Strbske Pleso Lake and on to Tatranska Lomnica. to hotel. • Travel by private air-conditioned bus, train and boat 12 Visit to Spissky Castle; traditional rafting in Dunajec 3 Bus and cable car to start point; ascend to • 13 nights in hotels and pensions Gorge in Pieniny N.P.; on to Krakow. Weißenbachsattel; visit a mountain farm in • All breakfasts,1 lunch and 1 wine tasting included 13 Sightseeing in Krakow; option to visit Wieliczka salt Weißenbachalm; return to Seespitze; ferry • Optional single supplement from £300 mines or Auschwitz. back to Achenkirch. 4 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 14 End Krakow. Bus and cable car to Rofanspitze; ferry back to Achenkirch. 1 Start Prague. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 5 Free day to relax or enjoy optional activities. 2 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Guided sightseeing and free time Prague. 6 or join our guided groups in the following months: Bus to Steinberg; walk back to Achenkirch over 3 Transfer to Cesky Krumlov; time to explore the castle. Kögljoch. 4 Visit Telc with its Renaissance architecture; transfer to lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 7 Head to the Rofan mountain range, walk the Enzianweg Mikulov, the pearl of Southern Moravia. path to Steineres Tor; descend to lake; ferry back. 5 Drive to Lednice-Valtice UNESCO grounds, “the EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVU 8 End Achenkirch. Versailles of Southern Moravia”; on to Skalica “the capital” of Western Slovakia´s folklore and wine. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Visit vineyard with wine tasting; transfer to Bratislava. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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ROMANIA AUSTRIA ROMANIA Carpathian Walking Winter Walking in Tyrol Highlights of Romania M/A & Bears

Land Only from £849 Flight Inclusive from £999 Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1199 Land Only from £1179 Flight Inclusive from £1379

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Explore an extensive network of trails • One of Europe’s last great wilderness areas • Painted monasteries of Bucovina • Sample traditional Tyrolean cuisine • Europe’s biggest sanctuary for rescued Brown bears • Steam train through the Vaser Valley • Picturesque villages and Innsbruck • Rich folklore and traditions • Discover mediaeval Transylvania

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 10 days land only/flight inclusive • 5 days guided winter walking • Travel by minibus, horse-drawn cart and on foot • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • 7 nights 3-star hotel • 7 nights comfortable guesthouse • 6 nights hotels, 1 night monastery and 2 nights converted • All breakfasts and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included train hotel • Optional single supplement from £100 • Optional single supplement from £170 • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £230 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Seefeld. 1 Start Bucharest; transfer to the Carpathian Mountains. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2/4 Three guided winter walks all on prepared tracks. 2 Daywalk visiting Kalibash villages and bat cave. 1 Start Bucharest. Walking routes start directly from Seefeld and include 3 Horse-drawn cart and hike in Barza Valley; evening 2 See the People's Palace; transfer to Targu Neamt. a circular walk to Neuleutasch, a linear walk via the Brown bear watching. 3 Visit Agapia Monastery; transfer to Gura Humorului. Lettensee to Leutasch and another linear walk via 4 Scharnitz to Mittenwald in Germany. Hike through alpine pastures to Coja and Pestera. 4 Visit the decorated egg museum; to Bucovina stopping 5 at famous painted monasteries of Moldovita and 5 Free day to relax, try downhill skiing, or take an Walk along a high alpine trail. Sucevita. excursion to Innsbruck. 6 Visit Dracula's Castle and Brasov; observe birdlife. 5 Drive to Viseu de Sus in Maramures; visit Bistrita en 6/7 Two further guided winter walks both on prepared 7 Visit Brown bear sanctuary; hike to Vulcan. route. tracks. These include a linear walk from Weidach 8 To Bucharest airport; end. back to Seefeld and a circular walk to/from Seefeld 6 Ride on a steam train through the Vaser Valley. via Mesern. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 Transfer to Sighisoara in Transylvania; visit Turda Salt 8 End Seefeld. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Mine en route. or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Visit Saxon villages of Biertan and Viscri; drive to

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BULGARIA CROATIA, MONTENEGRO, ROMANIA Bulgaria: Realm BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Winter in Transylvania M/A of the Brown bear Bosnia & Beyond

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Medieval Saxon towns and villages • Brown bear conservation project • The perfect mix of Balkan countries • Local brandy and wine in Sighisoara • Remote mountain walks in the Rodopi Mountains • The historic cities of Sarajevo, Mostar and Dubrovnik • Visit Bran Castle, the home of Dracula • Two evenings at a bear hide • Easy walking in Durmitor National Park

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 11 days land only/flight inclusive • 7 nights hotels • Travel by private minibus, 4WD and on foot • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Christmas Market departures in December • 7 nights comfortable hotel • 10 nights hotels and pensions • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • Optional single supplement from £180 • Optional single supplement from £155 • Optional single supplement from £220

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Bucharest. 1 Start Sofia. Transfer to the village of Yagodina in the 1 Start Dubrovnik Airport; drive to Kotor in Montenegro. 2 Bucharest city tour and on to Sibiu in Transylvania. Rodopi Mountains. 2 Kotor city tour; boat ride to Gospa od Skrpjela and 2 3 Explore Saxon Sibiu and the mountain resort of Paltinis. Visit Yagodinska Peshtera Caves. Circular Brown bear Perast Islands. tracking walk; set camera traps. 3 4 Brandy and wine tasting at the UNESCO site of Transfer to Cetinje; city tour; drive to UNESCO Durmitor 3 Sighisoara. Circular bear tracking walk through forests and N.P.,visit Ostrog Monastery en route. meadows; evening visit bear hide. 4 5 Discover the rural village of Viscri; on to mediaeval Gentle walk around Zabljak Plateau with its lakes and 4 Brasov. Panoramic walk in rugged and rocky karst terrain, rich traditional highland villages. in birds, butterflies and orchids; evening visit bear hide. 5 6 Visit the Bear Sanctuary and the village of Vulcan. Transfer to the Piva River on the border with Bosnia; 5 Bear tracking walk through a mosaic of bear habitats lunch and a short walk; drive to Sarajevo. 7 Brasov city tour before going to Bran, Dracula's Castle. in the mountains south of Yagodina; evening visit bear 6 City tour including the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum. 8 End Bucharest. hide. 7 Drive to Lukomir, Bosnia's highest inhabited village; 6 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Walk through habitat of the Brown bear, European gentle walk to canyon. badger and Grey wolf. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 8 Transfer to Mostar for sightseeing and city tour. 7 Forest and riverside walk in search of rare orchids and or join our guided groups in the following months: 9 Eurasian otter; to Sofia. Explore Ottoman town of Pocitelj, Kravica Waterfalls and visit nearby village of Blagaj. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 8 End Sofia. 10 Transfer to Tvrdos Orthodox Monastery; wine tasting; EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/CVX MONTHS OF DEPARTURE continue to Trebinje and then Dubrovnik. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 11 End Dubrovnik. or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WBB lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

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CROATIA Cycling the Dalmatian Coast M/A

Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1249

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Spectacular coastal cycling routes CROATIA • Explore the mainland and islands Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast • Vineyards and UNESCO cities

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £899 Flight Inclusive from £1199 3 Transfer to the village of Pupnat; scenic walk to Žrnovo • 8 days land only/flight inclusive to explore the town. • 4 days cycling with full vehicle support 4 Catamaran ride to Mljet Island; walk to the peak of • 7 nights hotels TRIP CODE ADD LEISURELY/MODERATE Montokuc for panoramic views over the national park • All breakfasts included and salt lakes. • Local bike hire included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 5 Ferry to mainland Croatia; visit Ston and its impressive • Optional single supplement from £180 • Visit the UNESCO cities of Split and Dubrovnik city walls en route to Dubrovnik. • Catamaran ride to Mljet National Park ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 6 Dubrovnik guided tour; free time to explore the • Sample wines produced on the Peninsula Peljesac impressive UNESCO city at your own pace. 1 Start Split; tour of the city before a ferry transfer to Hvar Island. AT A GLANCE 7 Free day in Dubrovnik; optional trip to Mostar in Bosnia. 2 Circular ride exploring the island of Hvar, 10km climb • 8 days land only/flight inclusive 8 End Dubrovnik. with fantastic views before descending to our hotel. • Travel by private bus, boat and ferry MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • 7 nights hotels 3 Cycle along the island of Hvar to the port of Sucuraj; Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included ferry via mainland to Korcula Island. or join our guided groups in the following months: • Optional single supplement from £100 4 Free day in Lumbarda (Korcula); optional visit to Mljet J F M A M J J A S O N D Island and its two salt lakes. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY l l l l l l l l l l l l 5 Scenic ride on the forested island of Korcula, from Vela 1 Start Trogir. Luka to Korcula town and on to Lumbarda. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ADD 2 Guided tours around the fascinating towns of Trogir and 6 Pedal through the vineyards of the Peljesac Peninsula Split; ferry transfer to Korcula. towards the mainland; transfer to Dubrovnik. 7 Free day to explore Dubrovnik. 8 End Dubrovnik.

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BULGARIA, MACEDONIA, KOSOVO SLOVENIA GREECE Balkan Explorer Slovenia Mixed Activity Highlights of Ancient Greece

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HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Three countries with diverse cultures • Kayaking and paragliding • Explore the ancient sites of Mystras and Delphi • Painted monasteries, historic cities and ancient sites • Rafting, canyoning and mountain biking • Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games • Natural beauty, wineries and traditional Balkan cuisine • One of Europe’s longest and fastest zip lines • Spectacular Meteora - ‘columns in the sky’

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 10 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 9 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • Travel by minibus • 9 nights comfortable hotels • 7 nights at 3-star Hotel Jazbec • 8 nights 3-star hotels • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement from £160 • Optional single supplement from £120 • Optional single supplement from £120

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Sofia; afternoon walking sightseeing tour. 1 Start Kobarid. 1 Start Athens. 2 Transfer to Melnik via UNESCO sites; Boyana Church 2 Morning whitewater rafting; afternoon hike (optional). 2 Afternoon walking tour of Athens, including the and Rila Monastery. Free time in Melnik. 3 Morning canyoning; free afternoon for optional water- Acropolis, the Museum of Acropolis and the Roman 3 Cross the border into Macedonia, visit Smolare based activities. Agora. 3 waterfall; continue to Tikvesh wine region for wine 4 A full day kayaking on the river (various grades). To Nafplio, visiting ancient Corinth and Mycenae en tasting via the ancient town of Stobi. route. 5 Free day for further optional activities, including 4 4 Visit to archaeological site and town of Heraclea paragliding. Morning explore Epidavros; afternoon visit the fortress Lyncestis. Transfer to Bitola; walking tour; visit old bazaar. of Palamidi. 6 Morning mountain biking around the Nadiza or Soca 5 5 Pelister National Park and WWI memorial walk. Visit River; free afternoon. Morning explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of village of Dihovo; lunch at a family home and visit Mystras; afternoon to Pylos, visiting ancient Messene 7 beekeeper. Transfer to Ohrid. Morning at Zipline Slovenia; free afternoon. en route. 8 6 Walking tour of the old city. Visit the picturesque village End Kobarid. 6 Morning explore the Castle of Pylos; afternoon visit of Vevcani and its beautiful springs. Return to Ohrid; free MONTHS OF DEPARTURE seaside village of Methoni; to Olympia. afternoon; dinner at family home in Kuratica. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 7 Explore ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic 7 Visit the painted mosque of Tetovo, before stopping at or join our guided groups in the following months: Games; to Delphi. Varvara for a traditional lunch overlooking the Polog 8 Morning explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of valley. Transfer to Prizren; afternoon walking tour. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Delphi; afternoon visit Arachova on the slopes of Mount 8 Visit UNESCO-listed Gracanica Monastery. Transfer to Parnassus; to Meteora. Skopje; afternoon walking tour. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVQ 9 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora; 9 Free morning to explore Skopje; Afternoon transfer afternoon to Athens. Trip ends. back to Sofia. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 10 End Sofia. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months:

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ALBANIA ALBANIA TURKEY Highlights of Albania Cycling in Albania Highlights of Turkey M/A

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Visit UNESCO sites including Butrint • Explore a once isolated country • Whirling dervishes and Cappadocia’s ‘chimneys’ • Sample local wines and cheeses • From the mountain plateau to the Albanian Riviera • Ancient cities - Ephesus and Pergamon • Explore Llogora National Park • Fishing villages, national parks and thermal springs • The limestone cascades at Pamukkale

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 10 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 15 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • 6 days cycling with full vehicle support • Travel by air-conditioned vehicle • 9 nights comfortable hotels • 5 nights hotels and 2 nights guesthouses • 14 nights comfortable hotels • All breakfasts and 1 village lunch or dinner included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement from £150 • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £300 • Optional single supplement from £120 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Tirana. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Istanbul. 2 Visit Elbasan Fortress en route to Pogradec, offering 1 Start Pogradec. 2 Transfer to Canakkale via Gallipoli Peninsula. views across Lake Ohrid. 2 Transfer to Korce; cycle over Barmash Pass (1159m) 3 Visit the ancient city of Troy; head to Aegan coastal 3 Transfer to the artists' village of Voskopoje; continue to to Germenj. town Ayvalik. Korce. 3 Cycle across high grassy plateaux; descend to the 4 To Bergama; visit the ancient city of Pergamon; afternoon 4 Drive to Permet via the mountain village of Ersekeδ and thermal springs of Benje. transfer to Selcuk. the hot water springs at Benje. 4 Valley ride towards Kelcyra gorge; transfer to Gjirokastra 5 From Selcuk visit the historic site of Ephesus; head to 5 To Gjirokastra via the characterful village of Dhoksat. for afternoon city tour. Pamukkale. 6 Visit “the Blue Eye” natural water spring; drive to Llogora 5 Transfer to Muzina Pass; descend to Sarande via the 6 Explore the limestone cascades of Pamukkale and the National park via Butrint. UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint. Roman ruins of Hierapolis; transfer to Fethiye. 7 Morning walk in Llogara National Park; drive to 6 Stunning coastal ride to Himare, a small Communist-era 7 Depart Fethiye for coastal town Kas. fishing village. Apollonia and then onto the UNESCO town of Berat. 8 Free day to rest or choose from many activities available. 8 7 Spectacular climb to Llogara Pass (1043m); descend Explore Berat; visit the Onufri museum and castle. 9 Transfer to the lively city of Antalya. through Llogara N.P to Vlore. 9 Journey to Durres for the morning; continue to Kruja. 10 Visit the Greco-Roman site of Aspendos; transfer to 8 End Vlore. 10 Tour of Kruja, visit the ethnographic museum and Konya, home of the whirling dervishes. wander through the bazaar. Trip ends in Kruja. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 11 To the Cappadocia region; visit the Ilhara Valley and Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE the underground city of Derinkuyu. or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Visit Cappadocia's Open Air Museum and ‘fairy or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD chimneys’. 13 Transfer to the UNESCO listed city of Safranbolu. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MVA 14 Explore Safranbolu; transfer to Istanbul. 15 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVL End Istanbul. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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MOLDOVA, UKRAINE TURKEY ARMENIA, GEORGIA Europe’s Frontier: Lycian Activity Week Highlights of Georgia & Armenia Moldova & Ukraine

Land Only from £649 Flight Inclusive from £849 Land Only from £949 Flight Inclusive from £1299 Land Only from £1599 Flight Inclusive from £1999

TRIP CODE ATM MODERATE TRIP CODE AWM LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP CODE AXC LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • A week of adrenaline-filled activities • Visit two of Europe’s least explored nations • Historic Yerevan and Tbilisi • Sea kayak over a sunken city • Optional Chernobyl tour • Wine tasting in Georgia • Mountain bike with exhilarating descents • Baroque and Soviet architecture side by side • UNESCO churches and monasteries

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • 14 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • Travel by private minibus and train • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • 7 nights hotel • 6 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train • 11 nights hotels and 2 nights guesthouse • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £195 • Optional single supplement from £170 • Azerbaijan extension available • Optional single supplement from £355 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Kas. 1 Start Chisinau. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Explore dramatic Saklikent Canyon (with optional 2 Walking tour of Chisinau. Visit Ohrei Monastery. 1 Start Yerevan. tubing); afternoon walk and relax on Patara beach. 3 Full day excursion to Transnistria; transfer to Odessa. 2 Explore Yerevan and the surrounding area. 3 SCUBA diving day; beginners get a 'Try Dive' whilst 4 Morning city tour of Odessa; free time. Overnight train 3 Morning visit Geghard Monastery and pagan temple at certified divers have two guided dives. to Lviv. Garni; afternoon free. 4 Full day canyoning in one of the various canyons around 5 Arrive Lviv, guided walking tour. 4 Khor Virap Monastery; wine tasting at Areni village; Kas. Noravank monastery; to Goris. 6 Mid-morning train to Kyiv; arrive late afternoon; free 5 Free day in Kas: optional paragliding, SCUBA diving time. 5 Visit Tatev Monastery; Silk Road and Lake Sevan via or relaxation. Selim Caravanserai and Noraduz. 7 Morning guided city tour; afternoon free. 6 Full day sea kayaking; find out how the Turquoise Coast 6 To Sevanavank and Haghartsin Monasteries; to 8 End Kyiv or full day tour in Chernobyl (optional). earned its name. Haghpat. 7 Biking day; transfer into the hills and explore the forests MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 Visit mediaeval churches at Haghpat and Sanahin; and coastal roads. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, cross into Georgia; to Tbilisi. 8 End Kas. or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Walking tour of Tbilisi; free afternoon.

MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 9 To Kazbegi village for views of Mt. Kazbek; alpine Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, walk to Gergeti Trinity Church; to Gudauri. or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AWM 10 To Uplistsikhe pre-Christian cave town; to Gori, birthplace of Stalin; to Kutaisi. J F M A M J J A S O N D l l l l l l l l l l l l 11 Explore Kutaisi's UNESCO sites; walk in Borjomi- Kharagauli N.P.; to Bakuriani. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ATM 12 Visit Mtskheta; drive to Tbilisi; free evening. 13 Visit Signagi and the wine region of Kakheti; lunch and wine tasting; return to Tbilisi. 14 End Tbilisi. “The most memorable MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: week of my life with lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD stunning scenery — EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXC fun activities.” Trisha De

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RUSSIA Russia: Last Journey of the Tsars

Land Only from £1449 Flight Inclusive from £1899

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Unexplored Kazan and Yekaterinburg RUSSIA • Journey to the edge of Asia Moscow to St Petersburg • Cathedrals, monasteries and mosques

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £899 Flight Inclusive from £1199 3 Tour of the Kremlin grounds and Armoury Museum. Free • 9 days land only/flight inclusive afternoon. Overnight train. • Travel by private minibus and train 4 Morning walking tour of Novgorod. Afternoon visit the • 7 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train TRIP CODE AVS LEISURELY/MODERATE Museum of Wooden Architecture. • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included 5 Transfer to Pushkin; visit Catherine Palace. Free • St. Petersburg extension available TRIP HIGHLIGHTS afternoon. • Optional single supplement from £240 • Three days to explore Moscow 6 Early departure to St. Petersburg; guided tour; free • St. Petersburg and Catherine Palace ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY afternoon; evening visit to the Faberge Museum. • Novgorod: Russia’s former capital 1 Start Moscow. 7 Morning tour of the Hermitage; free afternoon. AT A GLANCE 2 Full day sightseeing tour of Moscow; evening train to 8 End St. Petersburg. Suzdal. • 8 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by minibus and train MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 Guided tour of Suzdal and wooden architecture • 6 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, museum. • All breakfasts included or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 Transfer to Vladimir; sightseeing and free time. Evening • Optional single supplement from £215 train to Nizhny Novgorod. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 5 City tour of Nizhny Novgorod; optional afternoon ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY excursion to Makaryev Monastery; overnight train to EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AVS 1 Start Moscow. Kazan. 2 Morning tour including Red Square and Lenin's Tomb. 6 Full day in Kazan, Russia's Tatar capital. 7 From Europe to Asia by train, crossing the Ural Mountains. 8 Morning tour of Yekaterinburg; free afternoon. 9 End Yekaterinburg.

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NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

SPAIN, MOROCCO Madrid to Marrakech

Land Only from £1399 Flight Inclusive from £1649

TRIP CODE AMM LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Journey through Moorish Andalucia • Morocco’s imperial cities • Overnight in Chefchaouen, the blue city

AT A GLANCE • 14 days land only/flight inclusive • Travel by air-conditioned minibus, train, bus and ferry • 13 nights hotels • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included TRIP NAME CODE PAGE • Optional single supplement from £300 Marrakech & the Sahara AMS 64 Madrid to Marrakech AMM 64 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Mountains & Imperial Cities AMB 65 1 Start Madrid. Highlights of Morocco AMH 65 2 Morning tour of Madrid; free afternoon. Nile Cruise AEN 66 3 Bus to Granada; afternoon guided orientation walk. NEW Alexandria to Aswan AED 66 4 Full day at the Alhambra Palace. Hidden Treasures of Jordan AXE 67 5 Train to Seville; guided tour with Alcazar visit. A Week in Jordan AXW 67 6 Free day in Seville. Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike MXW 68 7 Train to Tarifa to catch ferry to Tangier; transfer to NEW A Week in Oman AXV 68 Chefchaouen, medina walking tour. 8 Free morning in Chefchaouen; transfer to holy Moulay Idriss. 9 Transfer to Fez; free evening. MOROCCO 10 Full day sightseeing in Fez. Marrakech & the Sahara 11 Travel from Fez to Bin Louidane; guided walk in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 12 Transfer to Marrakech. Land Only from £499 Flight Inclusive from £749 1 Start Marrakech. 13 Morning guided tour of Marrakech; free afternoon. TRIP CODE AMS LEISURELY/MODERATE 2 Drive south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site 14 End Marrakech. of Ait Benhaddou. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Transfer to M'Hamid to walk amongst the sand dunes; Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, camel trek to camp. • Ride camels in the desert or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 • Remote mountain walk Through the Draa Valley to the Sahara Desert. J F M A M J J A S O N D • Bustling souks of Marrakech 5 Into the High Atlas Mountains; walk to remote village l l l l l l l l l l l l of Tijhza. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ AT A GLANCE 6 Morning walk in the lush hills above the village; AMM • 8 days land only/flight inclusive afternoon transfer to Marrakech. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus 7 Explore Marrakech: Djemaa el Fna Square, beautiful • 5 nights 3-star hotel, 1 night gite and 1 night Bedouin gardens, palaces and souks. camp 8 End Marrakech. • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included • Free transfer for any flight MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Optional single supplement from £100 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, NEXT STEPS or join our guided groups in the following months: Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AMS experts on [email protected]

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MOROCCO Mountains & Imperial Cities

Land Only from £779 Flight Inclusive from £899

TRIP CODE AMB LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Vibrant Marrakech and Fez MOROCCO • Deep canyons and mountain villages Highlights of Morocco • Five nights boutique premium riads

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £799 Flight Inclusive from £999 3 To Meknes for a visit of the old city; on to Fes via the the • 10 days land only/flight inclusive Roman site of Volubilis. • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus 4 Guided tour of Fez, including visits to the Medersa Bou • 1 night premium hotel, 5 nights premium riads and TRIP CODE AMH LEISURELY/MODERATE Ananiya and medina. 3 nights standard hotels 5 Drive to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara. • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 • Free transfer for any flight • Imperial cities, coast and mountains Walk among the desert dunes; camel trek; camp in the desert. • Optional single supplement from £240 • Designated Premium departures 7 • A night under the stars in the Sahara To Todra Gorge and Skoura. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 8 Optional morning palmery walk. 1 AT A GLANCE Start Marrakech. 9 Journey to Telouet, via Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. • 2 15 days land only/flight inclusive Through the High Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou. 10 Full day walking in the High Atlas. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus 3 Transfer to the Todgha Gorge; afternoon walk. 11 • 10 nights hotel, 2 nights gite, 1 night auberge and Over High Atlas to Essaouira. 4 To Midelt via the Ziz Valley; free time in the village with 1 night camping 12 Free day in coastal Essaouira. a local family visit. • Premium departures stay in a mixture of premium hotels 13 To Marrakech; guided tour finishing in Djemma el Fna. 5 Across the Middle Atlas range to Fez, Morocco's old and riads throughout 14 Free day in Marrakech. imperial capital. • All breakfasts and 4 dinners included 15 End Marrakech. 6 Guided tour of Fez, including visits to the Medersa Bou • Free transfer for any flight Ananiya and the medina. • Optional single supplement from £170 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 Travel to the Roman site of Volubilis and onto holy Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Moulay Idriss; late afternoon transfer to Meknes; or join our guided groups in the following months: guided sightseeing. 1 Start Marrakech J F M A M J J A S O N D 8 Transfer to Bin Louidane; afternoon walk around the 2 Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca on the way to l l l l l l l l l l l l lake shore. Rabat; free afternoon to explore Rabat. 9 Journey from Bin Louidane to Marrakech; afternoon EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AMH sightseeing. 10 End Marrakech.

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NEW EGYPT Alexandria to Aswan

Land Only from £1149 Flight Inclusive from £1549

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS PREMIUM • Visit tombs in the Valley of the Kings EGYPT • The Mediterranean port city of Alexandria Nile Cruise • Sightseeing on a Nile River cruise

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Land Only from £799 Flight Inclusive from £1279 • 13 days land only/flight inclusive 1 Start Cairo. • Travel by private minibus, cruise boat, overnight train and TRIP CODE AEN LEISURELY 2 Visit Egyptian Museum, El Azhar Mosque and Cairo's internal flight bazaar; afternoon visit pyramids at Giza. • 8 nights 4 and 5-star hotels, 3 nights on a 5-star (local TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 3 Fly to Luxor; explore Valley of the Kings; afternoon visit to classification) cruise boat and 1 night sleeper train Karnak and Luxor temples. • Tranquil Aswan on the banks of the Nile • All breakfasts , 6 lunches and 5 dinners included 4-5 • The Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings Two days on the Nile with visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo • Abu Simbel Sun Festival departure en route. • Traditional felucca ride • Optional single supplement from £295 6 Arrive Aswan; tour of bazaar and corniche. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE 7 A traditional felucca ride on the Nile and optional visit • 9 days land only/flight inclusive to Aswan. 1 Start Cairo. • Travel by minibus, cruise boat and internal flight 8 Optional visit to Abu Simbel. 2 Morning visit to the pyramids at Gaza; free afternoon to • 4 nights on a 5-star (local classification) cruise boat and 9 relax or do optional excursions. 4 nights 4 and 5-star hotels End Aswan. 3 Tour of Cairo including the Egyptian Museum, El Azhar • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Mosque and El Moaz Street. • Optional single supplement from £210 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 4 Transfer to Alexandria; full day tour of the catacombs, or join our guided groups in the following months: Qaidbay Fortress and the library. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 5 Visit Al Alamein War Cemetery and museum; return to Cairo via El Anba Bishoy Monastery. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AEN 6 Guided food tour around Cairo and explore the bazaars at Khan El Khalili; board sleeper train. 7 Arrive Aswan; Nubian tour including museum and visit to a local village; dinner on board a felucca. 8 Optional visit to Abu Simbel; embark cruise boat. 9 Visit Philae Temple, the Aswan Dam and Kom Ombo Temple; overnight at Edfu. 10 Explore Edfu; sail to Luxor. 11 Tour of the Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon; optional visit to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. 12 Morning excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples; free afternoon in Luxor. 13 End Luxor.

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JORDAN Hidden Treasures of Jordan

Land Only from £1349 Flight Inclusive from £1899

TRIP CODE AXE LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Archaeological highlights JORDAN • Imposing Crusader Castles A Week in Jordan • Magnificent Wadi Rum

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £939 Flight Inclusive from £1519 3 Drive down King's Highway to Petra via Mt. Nebo, • 12 days land only/flight inclusive Madaba and Kerak. • Travel by air-conditioned bus and 4WD 4 Introduction to the expansive sights of Petra. • 10 nights hotels and 1 night private desert camp TRIP CODE AXW LEISURELY/MODERATE 5 • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included Second day exploring Petra, including optional ‘High Places’ hike. • Optional single supplement from £340 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 • Two days in unforgettable Petra To the Wadi Rum desert; 4WD excursion and overnight ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY in a private Bedouin camp. • Private Bedouin camp 7 1 Start Amman. • Ultimate tranquillity in Wadi Rum desert Desert drive to Aqaba, optional snorkelling over the coral reefs of the Red Sea. 2 Visit the castles of the 'Desert Loop' east of Amman. AT A GLANCE 8 Be amazed as you float in the Dead Sea; overnight at 3 Head north to Irbid's archaeological museum, Umm Qais • 9 days land only/flight inclusive hotel here. and Pella. • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4WD 9 To Amman; trip ends. 4 Visit the ancient city of Jerash and Ajlun Castle. • 7 nights hotels and 1 night private desert camp 5 Explore Bethany beyond the Jordan, Madaba, ‘the city • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE of mosaics’, Mt. Nebo to the Dead Sea. • Optional single supplement from £190 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 6 To Petra via Wadi al Mujib, Al Karak and Al Shawbak or join our guided groups in the following months:

castles. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 7-8 Two full days to explore Petra. 1 Start Amman. 9 Discover Little Petra; 4WD excursion and overnight in a 2 Amman city tour; Roman city of Jerash. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXW Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. 10 Transfer to Aqaba for optional snorkelling over the coral reefs of the Red Sea. 11 Amman city tour including Citadel Hill and the Roman theatre. 12 End Amman.

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NEW OMAN A Week in Oman

Land Only from £1299 Flight Inclusive from £1849

TRIP CODE AXV LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Traditional dhow boat cruise JORDAN • Camp and 4WD in the dunes at Wahiba Sands Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike M/A • Jebel Shams, the Grand Canyon of Oman

ITINERARY & DAILY CYCLING DISTANCE AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1129 Flight Inclusive from £1669 • 7 days land only/8 flight inclusive 1 Start Amman. • Travel by air-conditioned mini-bus and 4WD 2 Visit Jerash; ride/drive through olive groves and local TRIP CODE MXW LEISURELY • 5 nights hotels and 1 night desert camp villages. • All breakfasts , 3 lunches and 5 dinners included 3 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Ride to Mt Nebo; exhilarating descent to the Dead Sea • Optional single supplement from £310 for a float in the saline water; drive to Petra. • Mediterranean and desert landscapes 4 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • UNESCO site of Petra Explore the fascinating UNESCO city of Petra. • Camp under the stars in Wadi Rum 5 Guided tour around Petra; cycle to Little Petra. 1 Start Muscat; afternoon dhow cruise and visit Mutrah 6 Ride via Wadi Araba to Aqaba on the Red Sea. Souq. AT A GLANCE 2 7 Free morning to enjoy the beach, explore Aqaba or Visit Muscat's Grand Mosque; onto Sur via Wadi Shab; • 9 days land only/flight inclusive snorkel; afternoon drive/ride to Wadi Rum and camp evening visit to turtle reserve. • 5 days cycling with full vehicle support overnight in the desert. 3 Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, swim in the turquoise pools • 95% tarmac, 5% gravel and sandy roads, mainly flat 8 and picnic lunch; onto Wahiba Sands to explore the route with a few climbs Morning desert drive into the Wadi Rum; drive to Amman. dunes; overnight in desert camp. • 7 nights hotel, 1 night permanent tented camp 4 9 End Amman. Visit a Bedouin family; onto Birkat al Mouz, walk through • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included oasis and date plantations; to Nizwa. • Local bike hire included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 5 Transfer to Jabrin, one of Oman's finest castles; stop • Optional single supplement from £130 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, at historic Bahla fort; walk and picnic lunch in Wadi or join our guided groups in the following months: Nakher. On to Jebel Shams for amazing views.

6 J F M A M J J A S O N D Nizwa's cattle market, fort and souq; to Nakhal fort l l l l l l l l l l l l and hot spring. To Muscat. 7 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MXW End Muscat. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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NEW GHANA Highlights of Ghana

Land Only from £1999 Flight Inclusive from £2599

TRIP CODE AQX LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Celebrate Akwasidae Festival with the Ashanti people • Castles, Stilt village and monkey sanctuary • Search for elephants in Mole N.P.

AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus • 14 nights standard hotels • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £570

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Accra. 2 Transfer to Kumasi; visit Prempeh II Jubilee Museum. 3 To Tamale via Kintampo Waterfalls. 4 Visit Kasalgu to learn about Shea butter production; discover the villages and shrines of the Tongo Hills. 5 Visit to Sirigu Women’s Project; overnight in Bolgatanga. 6 Drive to Mole N.P. via the mud mosque at Larabanga; evening walking safari. 7 Morning game drive; transfer to N’Koranza via Techiman market. 8 Visit to the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary; drive to Kumasi. 9 Tour of Manhiya Palace; afternoon at the Akwasidae Festival. 10 Drive to beach near Axim town. 11 Excursion to the Nzulezo Stilt Village. 12 Tour of St. George’s Castle and Elmina. 13 Visit Kakum N.P. plus optional canopy walk in the morning; optional tour of Cape Coast Castle. TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE 14 Transfer to Accra. NEW Highlights of Ghana AQX 69 Kilimanjaro Climb - TYR 73 Namibia 4WD Desert Safari WZP 76 15 City tour including Makola Market, the National Lemosho Route Ethiopia in Depth AYF 70 Southern Africa: WZW 77 Museum of Ghana and Jamestown; end. Danakil & Whale AYJ 70 Classic Tanzania Safari WYB 73 Wildlife & Wine NEW Sharks South Luangwa WZH 74 Cycling the Cape MZC 77 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Sudan Desert Explorer AYA 71 Walking Safari & Winelands Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, The Zambezi Valley WZC 74 Johannesburg to Cape Town AZJ 77 or join our guided groups in the following months: Classic Kenya 4WD Safari WYM 71 Kenya & Tanzania Adventure WYC 71 Botswana & Zimbabwe WZA 75 Cape Town AZW 78 J F M A M J J A S O N D Lodge Safari & the Garden Route l l l l l l l l l l l l Gorillas & Masai Mara WYU 72 Wildlife & Wilderness WZT 75 Cape Town to Victoria Falls AZV 78 Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda WQU 72 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AQX of Botswana Madagascan Discoverer AZM 79 Kenya & Tanzania Adventure WYK 73 Discover Namibia AZN 76 Highlights of Madagascar WZI 79 Seychelles Sailing Adventure AJA 79

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NEW ETHIOPIA & DJIBOUTI Danakil & Whale Sharks

Land Only from £4299 Flight Inclusive from £4999

TRIP CODE AYJ MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Volcanic landscapes of the Danakil Depression ETHIOPIA • Snorkel with Whale sharks Ethiopia in Depth • Climb Erta Ale, an active volcano

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1999 Flight Inclusive from £2549 3 Discover Lake Tana's famous monasteries. • 14 days land only/ 16 flight inclusive 4 Drive to Gondar; city tour. • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flight 5 TRIP CODE AYF LEISURELY/MODERATE Drive to Simien Mountains; afternoon hike along the • 6 nights standard hotels and 7 nights camping plateau. • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Continue to Axum. • Optional single supplement from £425 • Rock-hewn churches of Tigrai and Lalibela 7 Full day visiting Axum's main sites. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Spectacular scenery in the Simien Mountains 8 Visit Yeha Temple and onto Wukro. • Explore Gondar’s beautiful castles 1 Start Mekele. 9 Visit Wukro's rock-hewn churches and on to Mekele. 2 Visit Wukro’s rock-hewn churches. AT A GLANCE 10 Drive through mountains and gorges to Lalibela. 3 Into the Danakil Depression; sunset on the shores of • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive 11 Explore Lalibela's famous rock-hewn churches. Lake Assal. • Travel by minibus and internal flight 12 Mule trek to Ashatan Maryam. 4 Explore the colourful sulphur springs at Dallol; to Asebo, • 12 nights hotels 13 Fly to Addis Ababa. Trip ends. the start of the salt caravan; overnight at Ab-Ala. • All breakfasts included 5 • Timkat and Meskal festival departures MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Transfer to the active volcano Erta Ale; trek to the crater rim and camp for the night. • Harar extension available Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 6 • Optional single supplement from £380 or join our guided groups in the following months: Early morning walk on the summit; drive to Lake Afdera; relax at the hot spring. J F M A M J J A S O N D ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY l l l l l l l l l l l l 7 To Semera; free afternoon. 1 Start Addis Ababa; city tour. 8 Cross the border into Djibouti; drive to Lake Abbe and EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AYF 2 Fly to Bahar Dar; free afternoon with option of Blue explore the lunar landscape. Nile Falls visit. 9 Sunrise at Lake Abbe; transfer to Lake Assal, the lowest point on the African continent. 10 To Foret du Day N.P. via Ardoukoba Volcano. 11 Morning drive in Foret du Day N.P.; transfer to the white washed town of Tadjoura. 12 Boat ride exploring the coastline; overnight in Djibouti City. 13 Full day Whale shark safari. 14 End Djibouti City.

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KENYA KENYA PREMIUM SUDAN Classic Kenya Mara Conservancy Sudan Desert Explorer 4WD Safari Safari

Land Only from £3199 Flight Inclusive from £3599 Land Only from £1999 Flight Inclusive from £2799 Land Only from £3099 Flight Inclusive from £3799

TRIP CODE AYA LEISURELY TRIP CODE WYM LEISURELY TRIP CODE WYC LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Ancient pyramids that rival Egypt’s • Eight game drives in 4WD safari vehicles • Safari in the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy • Go deep into the Sahara Desert • Stay at Ilkeliani tented camp • Intimate luxury of Kicheche Valley Camp • Colourful Nubian villages • Wildebeest migration departures • Customised, open-sided 4WD safari vehicles

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 12 days land only/13 flight inclusive • 7 days land only/8 flight inclusive • 6 days land only/8 flight inclusive • Travel by 4WD vehicles • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle (guaranteed window seat) • Travel by 4WD customised safari vehicle (guaranteed • 3 nights hotels and permanent camp and 8 nights wild • 3 nights luxury tented camp, 2 nights lodge and window seat) camping 1 night hotel. • 5 nights Kicheche Valley Camp • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners included plus • Optional single supplement from £300 • Migration season: August to October house drinks at mealtimes • Optional single supplement from £385 • Migration season: August to October ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £700 1 Start Khartoum. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Khartoum city tour; to the Western Desert. 1 Start Nairobi; to Lake Elementaita; morning boat ride. 1 Start Nairobi; transfer to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. 3-5 Three days spent exploring the Western Desert 2 Full day game drives in Lake Nakuru N.P. including Jebel Peak and Dongola. 3 Transfer to Masai Mara; afternoon game drive. 2-5 Four days in the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy on morning and afternoon game drives. 6 Temple of Soleb, Third Cataract and the Nubian 4-5 Two days of morning and afternoon game drives in the Low vehicle density allows off-road driving, not villages. Masai Mara; optional game walk. available almost anywhere else in Africa. At Kicheche, 7-8 Nubian Desert, Station no. 6, El Kab village and Lake 6 Early morning game drive or optional walk; transfer to game viewing often begins at camp! Merowe. Nairobi. 6 Return to Nairobi. 9 Visit Karima, Jebel Barkal and El Kurru. 7 End Nairobi. 10 Across the Bayuda Desert to Meroe. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 11 Visit the Royal Necropolis of Meroe, Mussawarat Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: El Sufra and on to Naga. or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Explore the ruins of Naga, browse Omdurman Souk lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD and attend a Dervish ceremony; end Khartoum. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYC MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYM Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AYA “This was my third time on this wonderful tour — everything about it is to be recommended.” NEXT STEPS Sarah Vallance Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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UGANDA Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda

Land Only from £3599 Flight Inclusive from £4349

TRIP CODE WQU LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest KENYA, UGANDA, RWANDA • Wallowing hippos of the Kazinga Channel Gorillas & Masai Mara • Spend a magical hour with Mountain gorillas

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2799 Flight Inclusive from £3599 2 To Masai Mara, late afternoon game drive. • 10 days land only/12 flight inclusive 3 Full day in the Masai Mara. • Travel by specially designed 4WD vehicle (guaranteed TRIP CODE WYU LEISURELY/MODERATE 4 To Lake Nakuru N.P., afternoon game drive. window seat) 5 Morning game drive, to Eldoret. • 9 nights in a mixture of hotels and lodges TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 To Jinja, Uganda. • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners included • A precious encounter with Mountain gorillas • One gorilla permit (US$600) and one chimp permit 7 Free day for optional activities. • Safari in Masai Mara, Nakuru and Queen Elizabeth (US$150) included in the price of the trip 8 To Murchison Falls. • Visit Murchison Falls • Optional single supplement from £400 9 Full day in Murchison Falls. AT A GLANCE 10 Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • 16 days land only/18 flight inclusive 11 To Queen Elizabeth N.P. 1 Start Entebbe; drive to Kibale Forest. • Travel by specialist overland vehicle, 4WD and 12 Game drive in Queen Elizabeth N.P. 2 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest; Bigodi wetlands on foot walk. 13 • Camping departures: 13 nights full-service camping and To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 3 Optional second chimpanzee trek; to Queen Elizabeth 2 nights in hotels 14 Trek to see Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable N.P. • Accommodated departures: 9 nights hotels/lodges and Forest. 4 Game drive in Queen Elizabeth N.P.; boat safari on the 6 nights permanent tented camps 15 Optional second Mountain gorilla trek. To Kigali. Kazinga Channel. • 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners included 16 Morning visit the Genocide Museum; end Kigali. 5 Game drive in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth • Migration season: August to October N.P.; to Buhoma. • Reverse Itinerary departures MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 • One gorilla permit (US$600) and one chimp permit Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. (US$150) included in the price of the trip. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 Optional second Mountain gorilla trek.

• Optional single supplement from £130 8 lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD To Lake Mburo National Park. 9 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Game drive; optional game walk or boat safari. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYU 10 Drive to Entebbe; visit Mabamba swamp en route to 1 Start Nairobi. search for Shoebill storks; end Entebbe.

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“This trip was extraordinary in every sense of the word.” William Grimshaw

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KENYA, TANZANIA TANZANIA TANZANIA Kenya & Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb - Classic Tanzania Adventure Lemosho Route M/A Safari

Land Only from £2649 Flight Inclusive from £3349 Land Only from £2899 Flight Inclusive from £3749 Land Only from £2649 Flight Inclusive from £3449

TRIP CODE WYK LEISURELY TRIP CODE TYR CHALLENGING/TOUGH TRIP CODE WYB LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Classic overland expedition • The world’s largest freestanding mountain • Natural sanctuary of the Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater • An extra acclimatisation day • Safari on the vast plains of the Serengeti • The exotic spice island of Zanzibar • See the curvature of the Earth • Discover Lake Manyara and Tarangire

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 10 days land only/12 flight inclusive • 8 days land only/10 flight inclusive • Travel by specialist overland vehicle, 4WD and internal • 8 days point-to-point trekking • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle (guaranteed window seat) flight • 7 nights full-service camping and 2 nights hotels • 3 nights lodges and 4 nights permanent tented camps • 9 nights full-service camping with shared facilities, 4 • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included nights comfortable hotels and 1 night standard hotel • Full moon and female crew departures scheduled • Migration season: January and February • Flight inclusive clients arrive Day 2 • Optional single supplement from £330 • Optional single supplement from £345 • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners included ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Serengeti migration season: January and February • Masai Mara migration season: August to October 1 Start Arusha. 1 Start Arusha. • Optional single supplement from £200 2 To Londorossi; begin ascent to Lemosho Forest. 2 To Lake Manyara with game drives in the park. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 3 Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One. 3 Drive through Ngorongoro Conservancy; afternoon 4 Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp at game drive in the Serengeti. 1 Start Nairobi. Shira Hut. 4 Full day game drive in the Serengeti. 2 To Kembu Farm. 5 Descend to camp at Great Barranco Valley. 5 Morning game drive in the Serengeti; afternoon drive to 3 Full day of game drives in Lake Nakuru N.P. 6 Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga. Ngorongoro Conservation Area; overnight close to the 4 To Masai Mara; late afternoon game drive. Ngorongoro Crater. 7 Steep ascent to Barafu campsite, with optional 6 5 Full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. afternoon ascent to bottom of S.E. Valley. Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. 7 6 To Lake Victoria. 8 Trek to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise; to Uhuru Game drive in Tarangire N.P; overnight at a lodge within the park. 7 Game drive through the Serengeti plains. Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa; descend to Millennium Camp. 8 Morning game drive; transfer to Arusha, end. 8 Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti 9 National Park. To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 9 Morning game drive; to Ngorongoro Crater. 10 End Arusha. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 10 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater; drive along the Rift or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Valley to Arusha. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 11 Fly to Zanzibar; afternoon in Stone Town. or join our guided groups in the following months:

12 Morning in Stone Town; afternoon to Nungwi. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WYB 13-14 Two days to relax on Zanzibar's beaches or join an optional activity. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TYR 15 End Zanzibar.

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ZAMBIA The Zambezi Valley

Land Only from £1249 Flight Inclusive from £2099

TRIP CODE WZC MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS ZAMBIA PREMIUM • Canoe expedition on the Zambezi River South Luangwa • Camp on secluded islands under a star-lit sky Walking Safari • Game drives and wildlife walks

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Land Only from £4399 Flight Inclusive from £5199 • 8 days land only/10 flight inclusive 1 Start Lusaka; internal flight to Mfuwe; transfer to our • Travel by open canoes on the Zambezi River luxury lodge. TRIP CODE WZH LEISURELY/MODERATE • 5 nights semi-participatory camping and 2 nights tented 2 Morning game drive/transfer through South Luangwa camp N.P. to bush camp; afternoon walking safari. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included 3-6 Four full days of walking safaris and game drives in • Exclusive, intimate and luxurious bush camps • Single accommodation not available South Luangwa N.P.; time is split between two luxury • Walking safari in a private concession bush camps. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Exceptional local guides and small groups 7 Return to Mfuwe. 1 Start Lusaka; transfer to the Zambezi River. AT A GLANCE 8 Short flight back to Lusaka; end. 2-4 Three days canoeing and wildlife watching on the • 8 days land only/10 flight inclusive MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Zambezi River, camping on remote islands. • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle (guaranteed window seat), 5 Morning canoeing; afternoon game walk and game internal flight and on foot Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: drive in Game Management Area. • 2 nights well-equipped lodge, 5 nights exclusive luxury 6 Canoe to Lower Zambezi N.P.; morning game walk; bush camp J F M A M J J A S O N D l l l l l l l l l l l l afternoon game drive back to camp. • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included 7 Transfer to our riverside camp. • Birdwatching departure in September EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WZH 8 • Optional single supplement from £980 Transfer to Lusaka; end. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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“A truly wonderful experience, canoeing on the Zambezi and camping under the Milky Way.” Francesca Woodman

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ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

Land Only from £2899 Flight Inclusive from £4099

TRIP CODE WZA LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Elephant herds drinking from the Chobe River BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE • Black rhinos in Matobo N.P. Wildlife & Wilderness • Search for Wild dogs in Hwange N.P. of Botswana AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2049 Flight Inclusive from £3149 4 Return to Maun; free afternoon. • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive 5 Visit Makgadikgadi Salt Pan. • Travel by minibus, 4WD safari vehicle and dug-out canoe TRIP CODE WZT LEISURELY 6 To Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls. • 9 nights lodges and 2 nights hotel, 2 nights full-service 7 Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls. wild camping TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 8 Free morning to visit Victoria Falls; afternoon to Chobe; • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners included • Glide on the Okavango Delta by dug-out canoe optional boat trip. • Migratory bird season: October to April • The mighty Victoria Falls 9 Discover Chobe N.P; visit Savuti. • Optional single supplement from £520 • Game viewing on foot, by boat and 4WD 10 Full day game drive on the Savuti Marsh. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE 11 Game drive on the way to Moremi. 1 Start Victoria Falls; to Chobe N.P. • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive 12 Full day safari in Moremi Game Reserve. • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle and dug-out canoe 2 Game drive and river safari in Chobe N.P. known for 13 Morning game drive in Moremi; to Maun. • 11 nights full-service camping and 2 nights standard its elephants. 14 End Maun. hotel 3 Transfer to Maun. • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 4 By 4WD and dug-out canoe into the Okavango Delta. • Migratory bird season: October to April Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 5 Full day exploring the Okavango Delta by foot and • Optional single supplement from £230 or join our guided groups in the following months: dug-out canoe. J F M A M J J A S O N D 6 Morning walking safari; return to Maun. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY l l l l l l l l l l l l 7 To Nata; visit the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans at sunset. 1 Start Maun. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WZT 8 Enter Zimbabwe; to Matobo N.P. 2 To Okavango Delta. 9 Game drive and walking safari in Matobo N.P. known 3 Morning game walk; sunset dug-out canoe trip on the for its rhinos. Okavango Delta. 10 Drive to Hwange N.P. 11 Full day safari in Hwange N.P., known for its Wild dogs. 12 Visit Victoria Falls. 13 Full day at Victoria Falls for optional activities. 14 End Victoria Falls.

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NEXT STEPS Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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NAMIBIA Namibia 4WD Desert Safari

Land Only from £2799 Flight Inclusive from £3799

TRIP CODE WZP LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Remote desert wilderness NAMIBIA • Large population of Black rhino Discover Namibia • Fully supported wild camping

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1549 Flight Inclusive from £2549 2 Drive through Namib Nuakluft to Sesriem. • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive 3 Explore Sossusvlei sand dunes; cheetah tracking • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle (guaranteed window seat) afternoon. TRIP CODE AZN LEISURELY/MODERATE • 11 nights comfortable full-service wild camping and 1 4 To Swakopmund via Walvis Bay. night hotel TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 5 Free day for optional activities. • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included • See the world’s highest sand dunes 6 Drive to Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain. • Swakopmund extension available • Optional single supplement from £200 • Etosha’s mesmerising watering holes 7 Walk to White Lady rock painting; explore Vingerklip. • Discover the rock paintings at Brandberg 8 To Etosha National Park. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 9-10 AT A GLANCE Two full days on safari in Etosha. 1 Start Windhoek. • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive 11 Head to Waterberg Plateau; optional 4WD game 2 Drive to the Erongo Mountains. • Travel by purpose-built overland vehicle drive. 3 Visit Twyfelfontein San Bushman Engravings. • Camping departures: 8 nights full-service camping and 12 Explore Waterberg Plateau; to Windhoek. 4-5 Safari in the Palmwag Concession to search for Desert 4 nights guesthouses 13 End Windhoek. elephants and Black rhino. • Lodge departures: 12 nights lodges/chalets 6-7 • Camping departures: All breakfasts, 5 lunches and MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Transfer to Hoanib River; game drives and Himba 7 dinners included Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, village visit. • Lodge departures: All breakfasts, 5 lunches and or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Drive towards the narrow Khowarib Gorge.

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“This holiday combines stunning landscapes and encounters with a huge variety of wildlife.” David Willatts

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ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, SWAZILAND, LESOTHO SOUTH AFRICA Cycling the Cape & Winelands Johannesburg to Cape Town Southern Africa: M/A Wildlife & Wine Land Only from £1949 Flight Inclusive from £2699 Land Only from £2549 Flight Inclusive from £3599 Land Only from £3099 Flight Inclusive from £3999 TRIP CODE MZC MODERATE TRIP CODE AZJ LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP CODE WZW LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Discover Cape Town and Table Mountain • Kruger and the Drakensberg • South Africa’s famous wine region • The vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek • Boat trips and nature walks • Victoria Falls and cosmopolitan Cape Town • Cape Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa • Tsitsikamma, the best spot on the Garden Route • Lions, leopards, penguins and whales AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 12 days land only/14 flight inclusive • 20 days land only/22 flight inclusive • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive • 9 days cycling with full vehicle support • 18 nights cabins/hotels and 1 night permanent tented • Travel by minibus, 4WD safari vehicle, boat and internal • 7 nights guest houses and 4 nights lodges camp flight • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners • 4 nights safari lodge, 8 nights hotels and guest houses • Whale watching season: August to November • Whale watching season: August to November • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £465 • Reverse itinerary dates • Whale watching season: August to November • Optional single supplement from £525 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £520 1 Start Cape Town; free day to explore. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Ride over Hellshoogte, passing vineyards on the way to 1 Start Johannesburg; drive to Mpumalanga. 1 Start Victoria Falls; transfer to Hwange N.P. our accommodation in Rosenview. 2 Explore Panorama Route; to Letaba Ranch Reserve; 2 Game drive in Hwange N.P.; visit the Painted Dog 3 Cycle over the Franschhoek Pass; afternoon wine tasting night game drive. Research Facility. in Nuy Valley. 3 Morning game walk; to Kruger N.P. 3 Morning safari in Hwange N.P.; transfer to Chobe N.P. 4 Transfer through the Breede Valley; ride through semi- 4 Game drives in Kruger N.P. arid desert of Great Karoo. in Botswana. 5 To Hlane Game Reserve, Swaziland, optional nature 4 Game drive in Chobe N.P.; boat safari on the Chobe 5 Ride through the Langeberge Mountains to Bontebok walk. National Park. River. 6 To St. Lucia on the Elephant Coast. 5 6 Cycle through the Cape Agulhas National Park to To Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe; visit the falls. 7 Boat trip and game walk; afternoon at Cape Vidal. 6 Africa's southernmost point. Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls. 8 To Dundee via Rourke's Drift. 7 Pedal to Hermanus; sample the local fish cakes and 7 Fly to Cape Town in South Africa; to Stellenbosch. beer. 9 To Royal Natal N.P.; optional afternoon walk. 8 Stellenbosch wine tour, cellar visit and two wine tasting 8 Free day to relax in Hermanus. 10 Daywalk in the Drakensberg. sessions. 9 Ride the Whale Coast to Gordon's Bay. 11 To the Kingdom of Lesotho. 9 Visit Franschoek; gentle hikes in both Rochelle Nature 12 Reserve and Fernkloof Nature Reserve; to Hermanus. 10 Stunning Cape Peninsula ride; visit a penguin colony Free day to enjoy Lesotho's culture and mountain on the beach. scenery. 10 Free morning for optional whale watching (in season) 13 or other activities; to Simonstown via Gordon's Bay. 11 Cycle to Cape Town via Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay To Graaf Reinet in the Karoo. and Camps Bay. 14 11 Visit the Penguin colony at Boulder's Beach; to Cape To Tsitsikamma N.P on the Garden Route. Point and the Cape of Good Hope; to Cape Town. 12 Optional morning visit to Robben Island; end Cape 15 Free day to explore the region. Town. 12 Visit Table Mountain by cable car; free afternoon to 16 To Hermanus; whale watching (seasonal). explore Cape Town. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 17 Visit South Africa's wine region en route to Cape Town. 13 Optional morning tour of Robben Island; end Cape Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 18 Cape Peninsula tour, Cape Point and Simonstown's Town. or join our guided groups in the following months: penguins.

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SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Land Only from £2099 Flight Inclusive from £3399

TRIP CODE AZV LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Desert, deep canyons and thundering waterfalls SOUTH AFRICA • Okavango Delta in dug-out canoes Cape Town & the Garden Route • Two days at Etosha National Park

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1379 Flight Inclusive from £2379 3 Drive to Storms River; explore Tsitsikamma. • 20 days land only/22 flight inclusive 4 Free day to relax, walk or explore the region. • Travel by purpose-built overland vehicle 5 TRIP CODE AZW LEISURELY Morning visit Knysna Heads; afternoon to • Camping departures: 15 nights full-service camping and Oudtshoorn. 4 nights lodge TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Visit Cango Caves and ostrich farm. • Lodge departures: 19 nights hotel, lodge and chalets • Addo’s large elephant population 7 To Hermanus via Mossel Bay. • Camping departures: All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 12 dinners included • Beautiful coastline and whale watching (in season) 8 Free day; whale watching in season. • Explore the wine region • Lodge departures: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 9 To wine region; afternoon wine tour and on to Cape 3 dinners included Town. AT A GLANCE • Reverse itinerary dates 10-11 Two days visiting Cape Town, Table Mountain, the • 12 days land only/14 flight inclusive • Optional single supplement from £220 Cape Peninsula and Simonstown penguin colony. • Travel by private minibus 12 • 9 nights hotels and guest houses and 2 nights chalets End Cape Town. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • All breakfasts included MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 1 Start Cape Town. • Whale watching season: August to November Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 2 Visit Table Mountain; afternoon wine tour. • Optional single supplement from £250 or join our guided groups in the following months: 3 Drive to the Olifants River Valley.

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 4 To Orange River; afternoon optional canoeing. 1 Start Port Elizabeth; transfer to Sundays River Valley. 5 To Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world; afternoon walk. 2 Game drives in Addo National Park. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AZW 6 To Sesriem in the Namib Desert. 7 Full day exploring the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. 8 To the Germanic town of Swakopmund. 9 Free day to enjoy optional activities. 10 To Twyfelfontein; visit Bushman paintings. 11 To Etosha National Park. 12-13 Two days game viewing in Etosha and enjoying the floodlit watering holes. 14 To the Okavango Delta Panhandle. 15 Mokoro (dug-out canoe) ride on the Okavango River. 16 To Chobe National Park. 17 Game drive and boat ride in Chobe N.P. 18 To Victoria Falls. 19 Free day to enjoy optional activities and visit the falls. 20 End Victoria Falls.

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MADAGASCAR SEYCHELLES MADAGASCAR Highlights of Seychelles Sailing Madagascan Discoverer Madagascar Adventure

Land Only from £2999 Flight Inclusive from £3849 Land Only from £2199 Flight Inclusive from £3049 Land Only from £1999 Flight Inclusive from £2999

TRIP CODE AZM LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP CODE WZI LEISURELY TRIP CODE AJA LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Walk amongst the pinnacles of the Grand Tsingy • Search for lemurs in their natural habitat • Pristine waters and uninhabited islands • Spectacular landscapes and national parks • Wildlife-rich Perinet Reserve and Ranamofana N.P. • Excellent snorkelling and optional diving • Sunset at the ‘Alley of Baobabs’ • Striking landscapes of Isalo and Tsimanampetsotsa • UNESCO nature reserves to spot endemic species

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/17 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 9 days land only/11 flight inclusive • Travel by private bus and 2 internal flights • Travel by private bus and internal flight • Travel by minibus and traditional schooner • 13 nights standard hotels and 1 night permanent tented • 13 nights standard hotels • 1 night comfortable hotel and 7 nights on board camp • All breakfasts included traditional vessels (air-conditioned cabins with shared • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement from £350 facilities) • Optional single supplement from £480 • Second category of vessel with en suite also available ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Antananarivo. • Optional single supplement on request 1 Start Antananarivo; overnight. 2 Drive to Andasibe. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Morning city tour in Antananarivo; afternoon drive to 3 Morning trek in Perinet Reserve and guided night walk. Andasibe; guided night walk. 1 Start Mahe. 4 To Antananarivo; continue to Antsirabe. 3 Morning trek in Perinet Reserve; return to Antananarivo. 2 Embark in Victoria; sail towards the island of Praslin; 5 To Ranomafana. evening welcome barbecue. 4 Fly to Morondava; visit ‘Alley of Baobabs’. 6 Full day in Ranomafana N.P. to search for lemurs. 3 Disembark in Praslin to visit the UNESCO Vallee de Mai 5 4WD to Bekopaka, with a visit to Kirindy dry forest 7 Drive to Ranohira, visiting Anja N.P. en route. Nature Reserve; afternoon snorkelling or optional diving. reserve. 8 Full-day trek in Isalo N.P. visiting Monkey Canyon and 4 Cruise to La Digue; free time to explore the island by 6 Morning trekking in Grand Tsingy; afternoon return to the natural swimming pools. bike and relax at Anse Source d'Argent. Bekopaka. 9 To Tulear, visiting Zombitse N.P. en route. 5 Snorkel around Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur; 7 4WD to Morondava; sunset at 'Alley of Baobabs'. 10 Boat transfer to Anakao; free day for optional activities. afternoon snorkelling at Coco Island, a granite jewel of 8 Drive to Antsirabe. the Seychelles. 11 Full day in Tsimanampetsotsa N.P. 9 To Ranomafana National Park. 6 Visit Aride Island, one of the world's most important 12 Excursion to Nosy Ve to see Red-tailed tropic birds. 10 Morning visit Ranomafana N.P.; afternoon visit nature reserves; afternoon snorkelling around Booby Ranomafana village. 13 Fly to Antananarivo. Island. 11 To Ranohira, visiting Anja N.P. en route. 14 City tour; visit to Ambohimanga. End Antananarivo. 7 Disembark at Curieuse for a visit to this unhabited island, famous for giant tortoises; afternoon relax or optional 12 Full day trek in Isalo N.P. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE snorkelling/diving. 13 To west coast and beaches; overnight at Ifaty beach. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 8 Sail back to Mahe with final stop at Ile Seche for more 14 Free time for relaxation or optional activities at Ifaty or join our guided groups in the following months: snorkelling or diving; farewell barbecue. beach. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 9 Disembark in Victoria; trip ends. 15 Fly to Antananarivo; free afternoon; end. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ MONTHS OF DEPARTURE WZI Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AJA EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AZM

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ASIA

IRAN Journey to Persia

Land Only from £2469 Flight Inclusive from £2899

TRIP CODE AXP LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Exquisite mausoleums and mosques • Persian traditions and hospitality • Ancient cities and troglodyte villages

AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by air-conditioned bus • 14 nights hotels • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement from £740

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Tehran; city tour. 2 Explore Tehran's museums. 3 Visit Kashan en route to the traditional village of Abyaneh. 4 Drive to Yazd making stops in Na'in and Mohamadiye en route. 5 Visit Ateshkade Fire Temple, mausoleum, mosque and bazaars of Yazd. 6 Stop in the troglodyte village of Meymanden en route to Kerman. TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE 7 Day trip to Arg-e-Rayen citadel (a miniature Bam), Journey to Persia AXP 80 Trails of Vietnam AOF 87 Mountains, Temples AIQ 93 Mahan and Kerman. The Silk Road AXF 81 Vietnam Adventure AOV 88 & Hill Stations 8 Drive to Shiraz. The Five Stans of the Silk Road AXK 81 Cycling Vietnam MOV 88 Assam Explorer AKN 94 9 Explore Shiraz, its mausoleums and monumental Uzbekistan Uncovered AXS 82 Highlights of Vietnam ALD 89 Highlights of Northern India AIC 94 gardens. 10 Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts ACM 82 Vietnam Food Adventure ALC 89 Colours of Rajasthan AIK 94 Visit the ancient ruins of Persepolis. & Nomads Cycle Indochina & Angkor MOC 89 Classic Rajasthan AIP 95 11 Drive to Iran's architectural gem, Isfahan, visiting NEW Highlights of Gujarat Pasargadae en route. Mongolia Eagle Festival ACK 82 NEW Thailand Food Adventure ALH 90 AIG 95 12-13 Two days to see the stunning capital of Shah Abbas; Harbin Ice & Snow Festival ACI 83 Borneo & the ALM 90 Land of the Tiger WIW 96 Imperial China ACE 83 Malaysian Peninsula The Tropical South AIT 96 explore the squares, blue and turquoise-tiled colleges and mosques, with free time for shopping in the & Yangtze River Cruise Borneo Wildlife Discoverer WOH 90 Cycle Kerala & Tropical India MIK 96 bazaar. Highlights of China ACH 84 Primates & Dragons WOZ 91 Classic South India AIU 97 14 Drive to Tehran via Natanz. China Food Adventure ACW 84 of Indonesia South India Explored AIS 97 15 End Tehran. China’s Wild Yunnan ACJ 84 Volcanoes & Temples AOJ 91 Discover Sri Lanka AIL 98 of Indonesia Walking the Great Wall TCW 85 Sri Lankan Highlights AIA 98 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE North Philippines ALK 91 Ancient & Modern Japan AOP 85 NEW Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Adventure North Sri Lanka Revealed AKS 99 Discover Myanmar (Burma) AON 86 or join our guided groups in the following months: Everest Base Camp Trek TNT 92 Cycle the Backroads MIR 99 Thai Indochina Grand Tour AOG 86 of Sri Lanka Festivals of Bhutan AIB 92 lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Thai Indochina Explorer AOX 86 Sri Lanka Mixed Activity AKA 100 Delhi to Kathmandu AIN 93 Cambodia Adventure AOA 87 Wild Sri Lanka WIY 100 India Grand Tour AII 93 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXP Classic Vietnam & Angkor AOI 87 Marine Wildlife WOY 100 of the Maldives

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UZBEKISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN The Silk Road

Land Only from £1929 Flight Inclusive from £2649

TRIP CODE AXF LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Samarkand and Bukhara TURKMENISTAN, UZBEKISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN • Almaty, nestled in the foothills of the mountains The Five Stans of the Silk Road • Issyk Kul alpine lake

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3299 Flight Inclusive from £3899 10 Explore ancient and modern Termez. • 15 days land only/flight inclusive 11 Cross into Tajikistan and drive to the capital Dushambe; • Travel by minibus and train afternoon city tour. • 12 nights hotel, 1 night yurt and 1 night sleeper train TRIP CODE AXK LEISURELY/MODERATE 12 • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included Head into the Fann Mountains to the shores of Iskanderkul Lake; overnight homestay. • Optional single supplement from £290 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 13 • ‘Door to Hell’ giant burning gas pit at Darvaza Continue to Khujand visiting the former Persian town of ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Istravshan. • Islamic architecture and ancient ruins 14 1 Start Tashkent. • Villages and lakes of the mountains Re-enter Uzbekistan; visit Kokand, on to Rishtan famous for its ceramics; to Marghilan to see silk production; 2 Tashkent city tour. AT A GLANCE drive to Ferghana. 3 Morning train to Samarkand, visit Registan Square and • 23 days land only/flight inclusive 15 Into Kyrgyzstan; visit Osh; to the mountain retreat of Gur-e-Amir mausoleum. • Travel by minibus and train Arslanbob; overnight homestay. 4 Explore Samarkand's Necropolis and Ulugbek's • 15 nights hotels, 1 night guest house, 4 nights homestays 16 Day to enjoy the walnut forests of the Arslanbob Valley. Observatory; transfer to Bukhara. and 2 nights yurts 17 Scenic drive through canyons and gorges in the Central 5 Explore Bukhara's many historical sites. • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 8 dinners included Tien Shan Mountains; to Chychkan Gorge. 6 Another day exploring Bukhara before catching the • Optional single supplement from £475 18 Continue through the mountains to the pre-Soviet village overnight train to Tashkent. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY of Kyzyl Oi; overnight homestay. 7 Morning sightseeing; afternoon board overnight train 19 Drive to Son Kul Lake to experience Kyrgyzstan's to Almaty. 1 Start Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. nomadic culture; stay in a yurt. 8 Arrive in Almaty; city tour. 2 Visit Ashgabat’s weird and wonderful monuments. 20 Free time to enjoy the beautiful area around the lake. 9 Day trip to Issyk and Turgen Gorge. 3 Explore the UNESCO ruins of Nissa, the old capital of 21 Drive to the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek; afternoon city tour. 10 Almaty to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan; afternoon visit Bishkek. Parthia; head into the desert and gaze into the 'Door to Hell' at Darvaza. 22 Cross into Kazakhstan and leafy Almaty; afternoon 11 Issyk Kul and Djety Oguyz Gorge; overnight in a yurt camp. city tour. 4 To the oasis town of Mary, stopping at Anau Mosque 12 Morning hike (3hrs); to Karakol. 23 and Abiverd en route. End Almaty or extend in Astana. 13 Cholpon Ata on the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 5 Stop in ancient Merv, a UNESCO site, en route to the burial mounds and petroglyphs. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Uzbek border; to Bukhara. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 14 Travel through the Boon Gorge and visit the Burana 6 Day exploring the Silk Road city of Bukhara. or join our guided groups in the following months: tower before returning to Bishkek. 7 Continue to Samarkand on the Silk Road. 15 End Bishkek. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 8 Full day exploring Registan Square and Samarkand's MONTHS OF DEPARTURE other sites. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXK Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 9 Full day drive to Termez stop at Tamerlane's home town or join our guided groups in the following months: Shahrisabz en route. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

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MONGOLIA UZBEKISTAN MONGOLIA Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts Uzbekistan Uncovered Mongolia Eagle Festival & Nomads

Land Only from £1249 Flight Inclusive from £1899 Land Only from £2199 Flight Inclusive from £3099 Land Only from £3249 Flight Inclusive from £4099

TRIP CODE AXS LEISURELY TRIP CODE ACM LEISURELY/MODERATE TRIP CODE ACK LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Samarkand’s Registan Square • Vulture Canyon and Flaming Cliffs • Golden Eagle Festival in remote western Mongolia • Khiva and the desert castles • Remote Gobi Desert • Rolling Mongolian steppe • Two thousand-year-old Bukhara • Desert monasteries and colossal sand dunes • Singing sand dunes of the Gobi

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 11 days land only/12 flight inclusive • 13 days land only/14 flight inclusive • 17 days land only/19 flight inclusive • Travel by private bus, train and internal flight • Travel by 4WD, bus and 1 internal flight • Travel by 4WD, bus and internal flight • 9 nights hotels and 1 night yurt • 3 nights hotels and 9 nights ger camps • 4 nights hotels and 12 nights ger camp • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • All meals included • All meals included • Optional single supplement from £170 • Naadam Festival departures • Optional single supplement from £600 (excludes • Optional single supplement from £530 3 nights at Eagle Festival). ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Tashkent; city tour. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Fly to Urgench; transfer to Khiva; city tour. 1 Start Ulaanbaatar. 1 Start Ulaanbaatar. 3 Visit the desert castles of Toprak Qala, Qaval Qala and 2 To Khustain Nuruu N.P.; trek to see Przewalski's horses; 2 Transfer to Khustain Nuruu National Park, trek to see Ayaz Qala. overnight in ger camp. wild horses. 4 Drive across Central Asian Plateau and through desert 3 Drive to Little Gobi Desert; visit Khogno Khan Mountain; 3 Drive to Little Gobi Desert; visit Khogno Khan to Bukhara. opportunity for bird and wildlife watching. Mountain; opportunity for bird and wildlife watching. 5 Day to explore 12th century Char Minar, Bolo Khauz 4 To Karakorum; visit Erdene Zuu Monastery. 4 Karakorum; visit Erdene Zuu Monastery. Mosque and the old summer palace of the Emirs. 5 Morning visit to monastery; along edge of Gobi Desert 5 Transfer to Arvaikheer via Shankh Monastery and 6 Free day to explore Bukhara. to Arvaikheer via Shankh Monastery. explore the museum. 7 Drive to Nurata, Alexander the Great's fortress; 6 To Bayan Gobi via Mt. Ikh Bogd. 6 Bayan Gobi via Mt. Ikh Bogd. overnight in traditional yurt camp in desert. 7 Explore region of Bayan Gobi. 7 Explore the region of Bayan Gobi. 8 Optional camel ride and free time at Aidarkul Lake; on 8 Visit 'singing' sand dunes, the largest dunes in Mongolia. 8 Visit the ‘singing’ sand dunes, the largest dunes in to Samarkand. 9 Travel through rocky plains of Gobi Gurvansaikhan Mongolia. 9 Full day tour in Samarkand visiting Registan Square, National Park. 9 Travel through rocky plains of Gobi Gurvansaikhan Ulugbek Observatory and Mausoleum of Tamerlane. 10 Trek around the 'Flaming Cliffs' of Bayanzag. National Park. 10 Free time; evening train to Tashkent. 10 11 Fly to Ulaanbaatar; on to Terelj National Park. Trek around the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag. 11 End Tashkent. 11 12 Turtle Rock, meditation centre and Genghis Khan Morning flight to Ulaanbaatar; afternoon in Terelj National Park. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE monument; to Ulaanbaatar. 12 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 13 End Ulaanbaatar. Turtle Rock, meditation centre and Genghis Khan monument; to Ulaanbaatar. or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 13 Fly to Olgii; visit a Kazakh family. J F M A M J J A S O N D Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, l l l l l l l l l l l l 14-15 Two days at the Golden Eagle Festival - hunting or join our guided groups in the following months: eagle demonstrations, horse and camel racing, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AXS lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD archery, Kazakh costume competitions and cultural performances. 16 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACM Fly to Ulaanbaatar; free time. 17 End Ulaanbaatar.

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CHINA Harbin Ice & Snow Festival

Land Only from £1799 Flight Inclusive from £2399

TRIP CODE ACI LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • The world’s largest snow and ice festival CHINA • The Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise • Key sites of Beijing and Shanghai

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2249 Flight Inclusive from £2899 7 High speed train to Chengdu; afternoon sightseeing • 12 days land only/13 flight inclusive tour. • Travel by train, minibus and 1 internal flight 8 Sightseeing trip to Leshan Giant Buddha; return to • 10 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train TRIP CODE ACE LEISURELY Chengdu; evening Sichuanese hot pot dinner. • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches included 9 Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre; to • Free transfer for any flight TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Chongqing, board cruise boat. • Optional single supplement from £330 • Ancient and modern China 10-11 Two full days cruising the Yangtze River including the • Less visited section of The Great Wall ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Three Gorges and the dam. • Cruise the Yangtze River 1 Start Shanghai. 12 Disembark at Yichang; bullet train to Wuhan. AT A GLANCE 2 Morning city tour; afternoon free. Evening visit to Jinmao 13 High speed train to Guilin; transfer to Yangshuo, tower for night view. • 19 days land only/20 flight inclusive surrounded by towering limestone scenery. • Travel by train, minibus, cruise boat and internal flight 3 Visit to Xitang water town; overnight sleeper train to Xi'an. 14 Explore the nearby countryside by bike. • 14 nights hotels, 3 nights 4-star cruise boat and 1 night 15 Yangshuo walking tour and cooking class. 4 Arrive Xi’an mid-morning; explore the Muslim quarter 1st class sleeper train and calligraphy lesson. 16 To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; evening tour along • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 3 dinners included 5 the Bund. Terracotta Warriors tour. • Free transfer for any flight 17 6 Morning bullet train to Beijing; afternoon walking tour • Optional single supplement from £580 To the water town of Xitang. of Hutongs. 18 Morning city tour; afternoon free. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 7 Visit Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and 19 End Shanghai. Forbidden City. 1 Arrive Beijing. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 8 Transfer to Mutianyu for Great Wall of China visit. 2-4 Three full days sightseeing, including the Forbidden Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 9 City, hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, Morning flight to Harbin; afternoon walking tour of or join our guided groups in the following months: Central Avenue and St. Sophia church. plus The Great Wall; overnight train to Xi'an on day 4. 10 Harbin ice and snow festival; evening ice sculpture 5 Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD exhibition. mosque; free afternoon or optional cycle ride. 11 Bullet train to Beijing. 6 Excursion to visit the Terracotta Warriors. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACE 12 End Beijing.

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CHINA CHINA CHINA Highlights of China China Food Adventure China’s Wild Yunnan

Land Only from £1599 Flight Inclusive from £2349 Land Only from £2029 Flight Inclusive from £2799 Land Only from £1759 Flight Inclusive from £2499

TRIP CODE ACH LEISURELY TRIP CODE ACW LEISURELY TRIP CODE ACJ LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Beijing in depth • Food markets and cookery classes • Yunnan’s historic towns and ethnic villages • Stunning scenery around Yangshuo • Peking duck, dim sum and other specialities • Yuangyang rice terraces • Cosmopolitan Shanghai • Xi’an street food tour • Daywalk through Tiger Leaping Gorge

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 11 days land only/12 flight inclusive • 12 days land only/13 flight inclusive • 13 days land only/14 flight inclusive • Travel by train, private minibus, public bus and • Travel by train, minibus, public bus and 2 internal flights • Travel by private bus and internal flight 2 internal flights • 10 nights hotels and 1 night first-class sleeper train • 10 nights comfortable hotels and 2 nights basic guest • 9 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train • All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners and 2 cooking houses • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included classes included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Fire Sacrifice Festival date March 2019/Feb 2020 • Optional single supplement from £310 • Optional single supplement from £350 • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £395 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Beijing. 1 Start Beijing; traditional Beijing duck dinner. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Full day at the Great Wall. 2 Full day at the Great Wall; lunch near Beijing. 1 Start Chengdu; Sichuan hot pot dinner. 3 Sightseeing in Beijing, including the Forbidden City and 3 Sightseeing in Beijing, visiting Tiananmen Square, 2 Fly to Lijiang; walking tour and street food sampling. Tiananmen Square; overnight train to Xi'an. hutongs and the Forbidden City; overnight sleeper train 3 Visit Black Dragon Pool Park and Wangu Pagoda; 4 Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and Great to Xi'an. transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Mosque; free afternoon or optional cycle ride. 4 Arrive Xi'an; visit local markets, Grand Mosque and 4 Half day trek through the gorge. Muslim area; evening street food tour at the night market. 5 Full day visiting the Terracotta Warriors. 5 Transfer to Dali; walking tour of the ancient town; 5 6 Flight to Guilin; transfer directly to Yangshuo and sunset Visit Terracotta Warriors; lunch at a nearby farmer’s optional Three Pagodas visit. restaurant. visit to Moon Hill. 6 Morning market tour with cheese tasting; free time to 6 7 Cycle to Moon Hill past rice terraces; free afternoon. Morning bullet train to Chengdu; afternoon trip to spice visit Cangshan Mountain or Erhai Lake (optional). market and hot pot dinner. 8 Transfer to Guilin; flight to Hangzhou. Afternoon city 7 Drive to Kunming; walking tour including the flower 7 walk and lakeside dinner. Visit Giant Panda Breeding Centre; afternoon cooking market. class; optional Sichuanese opera. 9 Morning tour of Hangzhou; late afternoon bullet train to 8 Transfer to Yuanyang County, famous for its spectacular 8 Shanghai. Evening walking tour along Bund. Fly to Xiamen; evening explore seafood market with rice terraces; sunset viewing at 'Tiger's Mouth'. dinner. 10 Full day in Shanghai including museum visit and trip to 9 Sunrise at Duoyishu viewpoint; walk amidst rice terraces 9 Yuyuan Garden. Morning visit to the pedestrianised Gulangyu Island; with traditional farmer's lunch; free afternoon. free afternoon. 11 End Shanghai. 10 To Tuanshan, a traditional walled Yunnan village. 10 Fly to Shanghai; orientation walk and xiaolongbao 11 Admire the architechture, cultural relics and art at the (steamed bun) dinner. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Zhu Family Garden; visit local Confucius temple. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 11 Cooking class and time to explore the city. 12 Visit the incredible 'Stone Forest' of Shilin before driving or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 End Shanghai. back to Kunming; evening farewell dinner. J F M A M J J A S O N D 13 l l l l l l l l l l l l MONTHS OF DEPARTURE End Kunming. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACH or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, J F M A M J J A S O N D or join our guided groups in the following months: l l l l l l l l l l l l lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACW EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ACJ NEXT STEPS Visit our YouTube channel Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips MOREinfo to watch our video of China including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. ONLINE at youtube.com/user/ Or arrange your private group holiday on a date exodustravels to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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CHINA Walking the Great Wall M/A

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Walk one of the seven wonders of the world JAPAN • Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City Ancient & Modern Japan • Charming rural accommodation

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3649 Flight Inclusive from £4449 4 Free day in Kyoto. • 9 days land only/10 flight inclusive 5 Bullet train to Hiroshima; visit Peace Memorial Park and • 6 days point-to-point walking with luggage transfers Miyajima; return Kyoto. • 3 nights comfortable hotels and 5 nights basic guest TRIP CODE AOP LEISURELY/MODERATE houses 6 Train to Takayama with panoramic views; afternoon visit Hida Folk Museum. • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 7 • Terracotta Warriors extension available • Kyoto’s temples, Zen gardens and geishas Free day in Takayama; explore the morning market and traditional architecture. • Free transfer for any flight • Discover futuristic Tokyo 8 • Optional single supplement from £190 • Snow monkeys and hot springs Train to Matsumoto via mediaeval village of Tsumago; see the famous black castle by night. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE 9 Travel by train to spa town of Yudanaka; soak in a hot 1 Start Beijing; free afternoon and Beijing duck dinner. • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive spring. • Travel by train, bus, metro and ferry 2 Morning drive to Huanghuacheng Great Wall section; 10 See the famous Snow monkeys; bullet train to Tokyo. • 10 nights comfortable hotels and 3 nights ryokans afternoon trek; overnight at Huanhuacheng. 11 Optional day trip to Hakone or Kamakura. (traditional Japanese guesthouses) 3 Morning trek from Mutianyu to Jiankou through beautiful 12 A full day city tour of Tokyo including the Senso-ji • 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners included scenery; dinner at Mr Zhou’s guesthouse. Temple. • Cherry blossom and Autumn colours dates 4 A challenging but beautiful morning trek at Jiankou 13 • Includes railpass and journeys on the bullet train Free day in Tokyo. ‘Wild’ wall; afternoon drive to Gubeikou. • Optional single supplement from £790 (limited and only 14 End Tokyo. 5 Hike the Great Wall Jinshanling section; overnight in available in Kyoto, Matsumoto and Tokyo) Gubeikou. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 Challenging walk along Gubeikou's Palongshan ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, section. or join our guided groups in the following months: 1 Start Kyoto. 7 Majiagou Hill circular walk via Niangniang Temple; 2 Kyoto city tour including Nijo Castle and Golden lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD afternoon drive back to Beijing. Pavilion. 8 Beijing city tour visiting hutongs, Tiananmen Square and 3 Day trip to Nara, ancient capital of Japan. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOP The Forbidden City. 9 End Beijing.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Explore the ancient temples of Bagan • Four countries in four weeks • Three countries in two weeks • Sunrise at iconic U-Bein Bridge • Explore ancient Angkor complex in Cambodia • ‘The Killing Fields’, an immersive and moving experience • Leg-rowing fishermen of Inle Lake • Caves, waterfalls and floating markets • Overnight in the Mekong Delta

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 28 days land only/30 flight inclusive • 15 days land only/17 flight inclusive • • Travel by private bus and internal flights Travel by train, private minibus and internal flights • Travel by minibus and boat • • 13 nights mix of standard and comfortable hotels 24 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 1 night homestay and • 13 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night guesthouse 1 night sleeper train • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • Ngapali Beach extension available • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £400 (hotel nights only) • Optional single supplement from £670 (hotel nights only) • Optional single supplement from £415 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Saigon. 1 Start Bangkok. 1 Start Yangon. 2 Visit Cu Chi Tunnels; tour of Saigon. 2 City tour; free afternoon. 2 City tour including Shwedagon Pagoda. 3 Mekong Delta; visit floating market; overnight homestay. 3 Fly to Chiang Rai; to Chiang Khong. 3 Fly to Bagan; free time to explore until sunset. 4 Walking tour in the delta; visit Sam Mountain for sunset. 4 Into Laos; travel by boat down Mekong to Pak Beng. 4 Full day tour of Bagan's temples. 5 To Cambodia; Kampot en route to Otres beach town 5 Second day on Mekong cruise; arrive Luang Prabang. 5 Morning sightseeing at Bagan; free afternoon. in Sihanoukville. 6 Luang Prabang tour; Kuang Si waterfalls; night market. 6 Fly to Mandalay; free afternoon; visit Mandalay Hill 6 Free day at the beach. 7 for sunset. Day visit to Vang Lei village; partake in village activities. 7 Drive to Phnom Penh; free afternoon. 8 7 Sunrise at U-Bein Bridge; visit Mingun and Sagaing Journey through striking scenery to Vang Vieng. 8 Full day sightseeing including the Royal Palace and 'The villages by boat. 9 Cave visit followed by free time. Killing Fields'. 8 Scenic drive to the hill town of Kalaw. 10 To laid-back capital city Vientiane. 9 To Siem Reap. 9 Daywalk through Kalaw, passing minority villages. 11 Fly to Hanoi in Vietnam. 10 Full day exploring temple complex at Angkor. 10 Drive to Inle Lake via Pindaya Caves. 12 To Halong Bay for cruise; overnight on boat. 11 Further time at Angkor; free afternoon. 11 Cruise on Inle Lake visiting the floating markets and 13 Cruise in Halong Bay; return to Hanoi. 12 Drive to Khao Yai N.P, a UNESCO site. Indein pagodas. 14-15 City tour of Hanoi; sleeper train to Hue sightseeing. 13 Full day exploring the waterfalls and jungle trails of 12 Cycle/drive to minority villages around Inle Lake. 16 Bike ride to local market; journey to Hoi An. Khao Yai. 13 Fly to Yangon; free afternoon. 14 17-18 Sightseeing and free day. Transfer to Bangkok; afternoon city tour. 14 End Yangon. 15 19 Transfer to Da Nang; fly to Saigon; afternoon city tour. End Bangkok. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 20 Visit Cu Chi tunnels; afternoon free. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 21 To Mekong Delta; riverside village and visit floating market. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: 22-23 To Chau Doc. Transfer into Cambodia and on to lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Phnom Penh. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 24 City tour including the Royal Palace and the 'Killing Fields'. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AON 25-27 To Siem Reap. Two full days to explore the Angkor EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOX temple complex. 28 End Siem Reap.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Two full days exploring the temples of Angkor • Angkor temples and floating markets • Kayak in rivers and amongst mangroves • Famous Kampot pepper plantations • Hands on Vietnamese cookery class • Cycle the verdant Mekong Delta • Tranquil Kep for fresh crab • Cruise the emerald waters of Halong Bay • Trek through remote hilltribe villages

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flight • Travel by private bus, boat, sleeper train and internal • 12 nights comfortable hotels • 12 nights premium hotels and 1 night boat flight • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner included • 8 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 3 nights homestay and 1 • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight night sleeper train • Optional single supplement from £310 • Optional single supplement from £320 (hotel nights only) • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • Angkor Wat extension available ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Free transfer for any flight 1 Start Phnom Penh. 1 Start Hanoi. • Optional single supplement from £160 (hotel nights only) 2 Transfer to Kampot; sunset river cruise. 2 City tour; free afternoon. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 3 Explore fruit and pepper plantations; visit Kep. 3 To Halong Bay; cruise; overnight on boat. 1 Start Hanoi. 4 Journey to Koh Kong along jungle roads. 4 Continue cruise; return to Hanoi. 2 Transfer to Hoa Binh; afternoon trek to caves and tea 5 5 Boat trip to Koh Kong Island; relax, swim, visit local Fly to Da Nang; transfer to Hoi An. plantation. fishing village. 6 Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. 3 Full day trekking to remote Da Bia village; overnight 6 Transfer to Phnom Penh; evening rickshaw ride. 7 Cruise on Thu Bon River to a cooking class; afternoon homestay. 7 Sightseeing including Royal Palace, 'Killing Fields' and free. 4 Boat ride on reservoir before returning to Hanoi for city Russian Market. 8 Fly to Saigon; afternoon city tour. tour. 8 To colonial city of Battambang. 9 Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels; free afternoon. 5 To Halong Bay; cruise/kayak/try fishing; dinner and 9 Leisurely cycle ride through rural Battambang (or 10 To Mekong Delta; boat through waterways. sleep on boat. explore on foot). 6 11 Visit floating market; return to Saigon. Cruise then return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hue. 10 Transfer to Siem Reap. 7 12 Fly to Siem Reap; afternoon at Angkor. Sightseeing by private bus and bicycle in Hue. 11 Full day at Angkor temple complex; sunset visit. 8 13 Full day to explore Angkor. Cycle to Thanh Toan local market; drive to Hoi An. 12 Leisurely bicycle tour of temples. 9 14 End Siem Reap. Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. 13 End Siem Reap. 10 Fly to Saigon; afternoon visit Cu Chi Tunnels. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 11 Cycle ride to Cai Be; visit handicraft workshops; drive Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, to Can Tho. or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Boat trip to floating markets; cycle ride; boat trip to lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD island homestay. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 13 Cruise to Cai Be; to Saigon for afternoon city tour. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOI 14 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOA End Saigon. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS •Cover the highlights on two wheels VIETNAM • Cruise among Halong Bay’s limestone formations Vietnam Adventure • Whale Island - a peaceful retreat

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1069 Flight Inclusive from £1799 2 City tour. • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive 3 To Halong Bay; cruise; overnight on boat. • 9 days cycling with full vehicle support 4 TRIP CODE AOV LEISURELY/MODERATE Cruise; return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hue. • 11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat and 5 Arrive Hue; sightseeing. 1 night sleeper train TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Morning visit local market. • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 1 dinner included • Key sites from north to south • Local bike hire included 7 Journey to Hoi An via Da Nang. • Explore the historic trading town of Hoi An • Free transfer for any flight 8 Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. • Journey to the lush Mekong Delta • Angkor Wat extension available 9 Visit My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An. • Optional single supplement from £240 AT A GLANCE 10 Fly to Saigon; walking city tour. • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 11 Visit Cu Chi Tunnels; free afternoon. • Travel by private minibus, sleeper train, boat and internal 1 Start Saigon. 12 Mekong Delta boat ride; overnight in homestay. flight 2 13 Transfer out of the city; cycle to Cu Chi tunnels. • 10 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 1 night homestay and 1 Walk through fruit orchards; return to Saigon. 3 Cycle towards the coast and drive to Mui Ne. night sleeper train 14 End Saigon. 4 • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included Cycle to Dalat in the Central Highlands. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Angkor Wat extension available 5 Cycle through Bidoup N.P.; overnight on Whale Island. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • Free transfer for any flight 6 or join our guided groups in the following months: Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and snorkelling. • Optional single supplement from £195 (hotel nights only) 7 Drive to beautiful Dai Lanh Beach; coastal ride to Quy lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Nhon. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 8 Further coastal ride stopping en route at sand dunes; 1 Start Hanoi. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOV transfer to Hoi An. 9 Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon. 10 Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and drive on to Hue. 11 Explore Hue by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi. 12 Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and cruise/kayak in the bay. 13 Morning cruising Halong Bay; return to Hanoi. 14 End Hanoi.

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VIETNAM VIETNAM THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM Highlights of Vietnam Vietnam Food Adventure Cycle Indochina & Angkor M/A

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Jungle and mountains of UNESCO Phong Nha • Dine with a family in the Mekong Delta • Cycle through three contrasting countries • Overnight cruise amongst karst cliffs of Halong Bay • Seafood dinner in spectacular Halong Bay • Mouth-watering cuisine • Contrasting towns of Hanoi, Saigon, Hoi An and Hue • Market visits and participatory cookery classes • Explore the Angkor temples by bike

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 10 days land only/12 flight inclusive • 10 days land only/12 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus, sleeper train, boat and internal • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flights • 9 days cycling with full vehicle support flight • 7 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat and • 12 nights hotels and 1 night guesthouse • 6 nights hotels, 1 night farm-stay, 1 night boat and 1 1 night homestay • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included night sleeper train • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners included • Free transfer for any flight • Premium departures • Free transfer for any flight • Angkor Wat extension available • Optional single supplement from £300 • Angkor Wat extension available • Optional single supplement from £150 (hotel nights only) ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £140 (hotel nights only) ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Bangkok. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Hanoi. 2 Transfer to the ancient kingdom of Ayuttaya, start 1 Start Hanoi. 2 Sunrise walk around Hoan Kiem; lakeside breakfast. today’s cycling by the giant Reclining Buddha. 2 To Halong Bay; cruise among limestone formations; Market visit, traditional tea experience and evening 3 Cycle to Sa Keaw. overnight on boat. cooking class. 4 Ride to Aranyaprathet. 3 Transfer back to Hanoi; overnight train to Dong Hoi. 3 To Halong Bay; overnight on boat with seafood dinner. 5 Into Cambodia and on to Siem Reap. 4 Journey to underground rivers, karst mountains and 4 Return to Hanoi; fly to Hoi An, see Chinese temples and 6-7 Two full days to explore the temple complex of Angkor verdant jungle of UNESCO site Phong Nha N.P.; crumbling colonial architecture. Wat by bus and bike. optional cycle through traditional villages. 5 Walking tour of Hoi An; Banh Vac (white rose cake) 8 Drive to Phnom Penh, stopping at Skuon. 5 To Hue via Vinh Moc tunnels, a key resource for local experience with lunch included. 9 Sightseeing including Royal Palace and the 'Killing troops during the Vietnam War. 6 Leisurely cycle ride to Tra Que her village; cookery class. Fields'. 6 Hue city tour of Citadel and Pagoda; transfer to Hoi An. 7 Fly to Saigon; city tour and Ben Thanh Market. 10 Transfer to Takeo; cycle to Vietnam border and Chau 7 Walking tour of Hoi An; free time to explore the market. 8 Mekong Delta boat ride; overnight in homestay, dinner Doc. 8 Fly to Saigon; visit the main sights. with the family. 11 To the Mekong Delta and Vinh Long; boat to homestay; 9 Day trip to Mekong Delta; farewell dinner in Saigon. 9 Return to Saigon; afternoon cookery class and dinner overnight. with a Vietnamese legendary chef. 10 End Saigon. 12 To Cai Be floating market; cycle Mekong riverbank; 10 End Saigon. transfer to Saigon. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 13 Free day in Saigon. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 14 End Saigon. or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALC lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

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NEW MALAYSIA MALAYSIA THAILAND Borneo & the Malaysian Borneo Wildlife Thailand Food Adventure Peninsula Discoverer

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Cookery classes and demonstrations • Bustling Penang and tranquil Langkawi • Borneo’s wildlife, rainforests and beaches • Prepare a traditional meal in a family home • Malaysia’s culinary and cultural diversity • Luxury lodge in the Danum Valley • Colourful food markets and street food experiences • Borneo’s orang-utans • Observe orang-utans in the rainforest

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 9 days land only/10 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 15 days land only/17 flight inclusive • Travel by private minibus and internal flights • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight • Travel by minibus, 4WD, boat and internal flights • 8 nights comfortable hotels • 13 nights hotels, lodges and guest houses • 5 nights comfortable hotels, 8 nights standard hotels/ • All breakfasts , 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included. lodges and 1 night basic longhouse • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £550 • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £320 • Optional single supplement from £350 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start in Sepilok; optional night walk. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 1 Start Bangkok; welcome dinner at a hand picked 2 Visit the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary; optional visit to Start Kuching. restaurant. the Sun Bear Sanctuary. 2 Day trip to Bako N.P. famous for Proboscis monkeys. 2 Paddle boat ride along floating market; palm sugar 3 Travel via the Gomantong Caves to Kinabatangan; 3 Fly to Mulu N.P.; sunset walk to Deer Cave to see bat demonstration; onto Kanchanaburi; visit the famous afternoon river cruise. exodus. night market. 4 Explore Kinabatangan river and hike to a viewpoint. 4 Full day exploring Mulu N.P. 3 Enjoy a cookery class and lunch at a renowned 5 Drive to Sandakan; free time. 5 Dawn chorus in Mulu N.P.; fly to Kota Kinabalu. cookery school in Kanchanaburi. 6 Fly to Kuala Lumpur; transfer to Malacca. 6 Free day in Kota Kinabalu; optional snorkelling and 4 See World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya; authentic sweet 7 island trip, wetland birdwatching or cultural village. making demonstration; fly to Chiang Mai followed by Rickshaw tour of Malacca’s old town; free afternoon. street food experience. 8 Transfer to Kuala Lumpur; afternoon city tour. 7 To Kinabalu N.P.; visit Sabah Tea Plantation. 5 Visit the elephant nature park and elephant care 9 Explore Malaysia's cuisine on a city food tour; free 8 Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary en route project; Thai BBQ dinner and Hmong tribal afternoon with the chance to go for a drink at Trader's to Sepilok. performance. Bar. 9 Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary; optional visit to 6 Market visit, cookery class and dinner experience with 10 Train to Penang; afternoon walk around the colonial Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. local family in their home. town of Georgetown. 10 To Gomantong Caves; onto Kinabatangan Wildlife 7 Doi Suthep temple and Khao Soi noodle lunch; fly to 11 City tour of Georgetown; free afternoon to visit Penang Sanctuary. Bangkok; street food dinner in China Town. Hill, head to the beach or explore. 11 Wildlife cruises on the Kinabatangan River and forest 8 Morning cookery class; afternoon city tour and visit to 12 Fly to Langkawi; afternoon ride on the cable car for walks. Wat Pho and Grand Palace. great views of the island. 12 To Danum Valley Conservation Centre; jungle walk and 9 End Bangkok. 13 Free day to explore or relax on the beach. nocturnal safari. 14 End Langkawi. 13 Full day guided walk in Danum Valley in search of MONTHS OF DEPARTURE orang-utans, flying squirrels and over 270 species of Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE bird. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 14 Transfer to Sandakan. or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 15 End Sandakan. J F M A M J J A S O N D l l l l l l l l l l l l MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALH Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ALM or join our guided groups in the following months:

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INDONESIA INDONESIA NEW PHILIPPINES Primates & Dragons Volcanoes & Temples of North Philippines Adventure of Indonesia Indonesia

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Track Komodo dragons on Rinca Island • Sunrise overlooking Mt. Bromo • Walk to the crater of Mount Pinatubo • Wild orang-utans in Gunung Leuser N.P. • Ancient temples of Borobudur and Prambanan • Maligcong Rice Terraces in Bontoc • Three days sailing around Komodo N.P. • Wander through Balinese rice paddies • Historic Vigan and Taal Heritage Town

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight • Travel by minibus, train and ferry • Travel by private bus, local jeepney and internal flight • 11 nights hotels and eco lodges, 2 nights on a boat with • 13 nights in a range of hotels • 6 nights comfortable hotels/eco-resort, 2 nights standard shared facilities • All breakfasts included hotels and 4 nights basic hotels • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included • Gili Island extension available • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • Optional single supplement from £345 • Optional single supplement from £330 • Palawan beach extension available • Optional single supplement from £720 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Medan, Sumatra; to Bukit Lawang. 1 Start Yogyakarta. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Walk in Gunung Leuser N.P. in search of orang-utans. 2 City tour; afternoon visit of Prambanan. 1 Start Manila. 3 Full day with local guides in Gunung Leuser N.P; home 3 Explore the temples of Borobudur. 2 Manila city tour, including the old walled town of Intramuros. to gibbons, orang-utans, monkeys and many different 4 Train ride through central Java and on to Batu. bird species. 3 Discover Taal Heritage town and its craft workshops; 5 To Bromo Volcano; 'Sand Sea' crater floor exploration. 4 Morning village walk and cooking demonstration; visit a distillery. 6 Sunrise over crater; to Kalibaru. afternoon return to Medan. 4 Climb Mount Pinatubo to see the crater lake; afternoon 7 5 Fly to Denpasar, Bali; to Sanur. Plantation and village walk; optional Ijen visit. free to relax in an eco-resort in Tarlac. 8 6 Free day to relax on the beach or optional activities To Pemuteran in Bali, via Pulaki Temple. 5 Long drive north to Banaue. in Sanur. 9 Optional snorkelling followed by a visit to Ulun Danu 6 Walk amidst the lesser-visited Maligcong Rice Terraces. Temple and on to Ubud. 7 After a relaxed morning; fly to Labuan Bajo, Flores. 7 Explore nearby Tam-an village; drive to Sagada via 10 8 Board the boat; look for Komodo dragons on Rinca Free day in Ubud. Bontoc Museum. Island. 11 Explore the rice terraces of central Bali; visit Gunung 8 Tour of Sagada including the burial caves and hanging 9 Track Komodo dragons; snorkelling excursion to see Kawi Temple and Tirta Empul Temple. coffins of Echo Valley. Manta rays. 12 Mt. Batur and on to Sanur. 9 To colonial Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; 10 Final day in Komodo N.P. before returning to Labuan 13 Free day to relax on the beach or other activities. afternoon free. Bajo. 14 End Bali. 10 Walking tour of Vigan with a home-cooked meal in one 11 Fly to Bali; transfer to Ubud; Bali's cultural heartland. of the ancestral homes. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 12 Hike to Batur Volcano; visit Gunung Kawi Temple, Tirta 11 Drive to Laoag in Ilocos Norte, stopping at other sites Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Empul Temple and Tegalalang. and a famous empanada place en route. or join our guided groups in the following months: 13 Free day in Ubud; optional trekking or rafting. 12 Visit the salt producing town of Pasuquin and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse; afternoon to relax at Pagudpud 14 End Ubud. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Beach. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AOJ 13 Morning free; afternoon fly to Manila. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 14 End Manila. or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WOZ lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Mystical Tiger’s Nest Monastery NEPAL • Masked dances and traditional festival rituals Everest Base Camp Trek M/A • Serene Himalayan beauty AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1599 Flight Inclusive from £2399 4 Kunde and Khumjung acclimatisation walk; descend to • 11 days land only/12 flight inclusive Kyanjuma. • Travel by private minibus and internal flight 5 Trek to Thyangboche Monastery. TRIP CODE TNT CHALLENGING • 10 nights hotels 6 Walk up the Khumbu and Imja Valleys to Dingboche. • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 7 Acclimatisation day at Dingboche. • Itinerary varies by departure to coincide with the festivals • Mt. Everest views from Kala Pattar 8 Continue the ascent to Lobuje. • Optional single supplement from £450 • The hilltop monastery at Thyangboche 9 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m); return to Gorak ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Namche Bazaar in the Sherpa heartland Shep. 1 10 Start Kathmandu. AT A GLANCE Climb Kala Pattar (5545m) for views of Everest; descend to Pheriche. 2 Spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Paro. • 16 days land only/17 flight inclusive 11 Retrace our steps to Kyanjuma. 3 Full day at Paro Festival to witness ancient rituals and • 3 nights standard hotels and 12 nights teahouses 12 colourful masked dances. • All breakfasts, morning bed-tea and welcome drinks Descend through Namche to Monzo. 4 Drive to Thimphu, visiting Zilukha Nunnery en route. included 13 Continue to Lukla. • 5 Beautiful drive over the Dochula Pass to sub-tropical Expedition departures in spring available 14 Fly to Kathmandu. • Free transfer for any flight Punakha, the old capital. 15 Free day in Kathmandu; explore the city. • Optional single supplement from £100 (3 nights only) 6 Walk up to the 15th century Chime Lakhang 16 End Kathmandu. Monastery; on to Gangtay. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 Hike through rural pastures and forests of Gangtay 1 Start Kathmandu. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Valley; drive to Wangdue. 2 Short flight to Lukla; trek to Phakding. or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Drive to Thimpu and visit Tashichho Dzong.

3 9 Climb to Namche Bazaar, exploring Sherpa villages lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD To Paro; hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. en route. 10 Fly to Kathmandu; overnight. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TNT 11 End Kathmandu. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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INDIA INDIA, NEPAL INDIA Mountains, Temples & Hill Delhi to Kathmandu India Grand Tour Stations

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Awesome Himalayan views from Pokhara • The ultimate India adventure • Amritsar, heart of Punjabi culture • Taj Mahal, palaces and sacred cities • Marvel at the palaces of Rajasthan • Shimla ‘Queen of the hill stations’ • Search for the Bengal tiger • Kick back on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala • Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 27 days land only/28 flight inclusive • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by air-conditioned bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and train • 13 nights hotels and lodges, 1 night sleeper train • 22 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat, 3 nights sleeper train • 14 nights standard hotels • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included • Holi and Diwali Festival dates • Diwali festival dates • Optional single supplement from £410 • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £670 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £400 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Amritsar; ceremony at the Golden Temple. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Delhi; afternoon free. 2 Golden Temple and Heritage walk; overnight Amritsar. 1 Start Delhi; afternoon free. 2 Morning sightseeing; overnight train to Varanasi. 3 Drive to Pragpur India’s first heritage village. 2 Visit Old Delhi, Humayun's Tomb and New Delhi; 3 Morning arrival; free to explore Varanasi. 4 Full day to relax or explore quaint Pragpur. afternoon drive to Jaipur. 4 Boat ride on the Ganges; overnight train to Agra. 5 To Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj, home to the Dalai 3 Full day sightseeing including City Palace and Amber 5 Arrive Agra; visit the Red Fort. Lama, afternoon orientation tour. Fort; evening free. 6 Visit Taj Mahal; to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. 6 Sightseeing in and around McLeod Ganji. 4 Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. 7 City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. 7 Explore the Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Culture. 5 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and later visit the Red Fort; 8 overnight train to Varanasi Drive to Ranthambore N.P; evening game drive 8 Village walk; free time to explore. 9 6 Arrive Varanasi; afternoon free or optional trip to Morning game drive, train to Mumbai. 9 Drive to the tranquil town of Andretta. Sarnath site of Buddha’s first sermon. 10 Arrive Mumbai, free day for sightseeing. 10 To Mandi; explore the old trading town and stay in a 7 Dawn boat ride on Ganges visiting bathing ghats; 11-12 To Aurangabad; explore Ellora and Ajanta caves. raja’s palace. free afternoon; evening witness the Ganga Aarti 13 Drive to Bijapur the city of sultans. 11 Drive to Shimla; afternoon tour of The Ridge, Christ ceremony. Church and Scandal Point. 14 Sightseeing of Bijapur; drive to Hospet. 8 Cross border to Nepal; to World Heritage Site of 12 Enjoy the colonial charm of Shimla with a walking tour 15 Full day exploring ruins at Hampi. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. of the Mall and former Viceregal Lodge. 16 Drive through hills to Goa. 9 Drive to Chitwan National Park, optional ox cart ride 13 Catch the ‘Toy Train’ to Kalka; afternoon fast train to Delhi. in Tharu village and evening dance performance 17 Free day in Goa or optional sightseeing 14 Free day in Delhi or optional trip to Agra to see the Taj (optional). 18 To Udupi; continue to Mangalore. Mahal. 10 Chitwan jeep safari, bird watching, dug out canoe 19 Drive to Mysore. 15 End Delhi. excursion. 20 Tour of Mysore; visit Maharajah's Palace. 11 To Pokhara with views of the Annapurnas on route. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 21-22 To Ooty; relax or ride the steam train. 13 Follow Marsyangdi and Trisuli rivers to Kathmandu. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 23 Descend the Nilgiri Hills to Cochin. or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 Optional Everest flight; visit Pashupatinath and 24 Bodnath; free time. Tour of Cochin; optional Kathakali dance show. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 15 End Kathmandu. 25 To Alleppey; backwater cruise on houseboat. 26 To tropical beaches of Kovalam. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIQ MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 27 End Kovalam. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: MONTHS OF DEPARTURE

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INDIA INDIA INDIA Assam Explorer Highlights of Northern India Colours of Rajasthan

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Living root bridges in Cherrapunjee • Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort • India’s regal desert state in depth • Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park • Search for the elusive tiger • Forts, palaces and temples • Distinct and fascinating tribal cultures • Explore intoxicating Varanasi • Holy Pushkar with its lake and ghats

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive • 9 days land only/10 flight inclusive • 13 days land only/14 flight inclusive • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and internal flight • Travel by private air-con bus, train and internal flight • Travel by private air-con bus and train • 9 nights hotels and 4 nights lodges • 7 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train • 12 nights hotels • All breakfasts and 8 dinners included • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included • All breakfasts included • Hornbill and Aoleang festival dates • Alternative summer itinerary • Holi, Diwali and Pushkar festival departures • Optional single supplement from £405 • Diwali and Holi festival dates • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £170 • Optional single supplement from £275 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Guwahati, Assam; optional visit to Umananda ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Temple. 1 Start Delhi; transfer to Jaipur. 1 Start Delhi; half-day city tour. 2 Drive to Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya via Umiam Lake. 2 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and 2 Transfer to Agra; afternoon visit the Red Fort. 3 Trek through the Khasi hills to the living root bridges; visit Amber Fort. 3 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal; to Ranthambore National Park Moasmi Cave and Seven Sister Falls. 3 To Ranthambore; afternoon game drive in search of via Fatehpur Sikri. 4 Trek between the villages of Ladmawphlang to tiger. 4 Morning and evening game drives. Mawphlang; drive to Shillong via Sacred Forest. 4 Morning game drive; drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. 5 To Bundi nestled within the beautiful Aravalli Hills; visit 5 Drive to Kaziranga N.P in Assam via the Don Bosco 5 Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; overnight train to Bundi Fort. Centre for Indigenous Cultures. Varanasi. 6 To Udaipur, 'The Pearl of Rajasthan'. 6 Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in search of the 6 Explore the wonders of Varanasi. 7 Full day to explore Udaipur; visit the City Palace and One-horned rhino. 7 Dawn boat ride on the Ganges visiting the bathing Jagdish Temple. 7 Drive to Nimati Ghat; ferry to Majuli Island, crossing the ghats; afternoon flight to Delhi. 8 To Jodhpur via Ranakpur and the Jain temple. mighty Brahmaputa River. 8 Delhi free day or optional sightseeing. 9 To the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar. 8 Early morning birdwatching walk in the wetlands; visit 9 End Delhi. the village of the Mishing tribe. 10 Morning sightseeing; afternoon drive to Jaipur. 9 Ferry to Nimati Ghat then drive to Sivasagar; visit MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 11 Sightseeing in Jaipur; visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Kareng Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar and the Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Royal Observatory and City Palace. Sivasagar Tai Museum. or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Fast train from Jaipur to Delhi, free time on arrival.

10 Drive to Mon, Nagaland; free to explore. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 13 End Delhi. 11 Visit Longwa village, located on the India-Myanmar MONTHS OF DEPARTURE border; visit Hongphoi village to meet a headhunting EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIC tribe; return to Mon. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Drive to Dibrugarh; free time. 13 Fly to Kolkata; afternoon sightseeing. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 14 End Kolkata. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIK MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, “This is an amazing or join our guided groups in the following months: introduction to India.” lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Simon Gillingham NEXT STEPS EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AKN Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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INDIA Classic Rajasthan

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Mystical towns and rural life NEW INDIA • Thar Desert jeep ride Highlights of Gujarat • Explore the romantic lake city of Udaipur

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1389 Flight Inclusive from £1999 6 Full day excursion to the Banni tribal villages known for • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive their traditional handicrafts and architecture; sunset visit • Travel by air-conditioned private bus to the Great Rann of Kutch. • 14 nights comfortable hotels TRIP CODE AIG LEISURELY 7 Drive to Jamnagar; late afternoon walk around Ranmal • All breakfasts included Lake followed by Adinath Jain temple and the old • Festival departures including Pushkar TRIP HIGHLIGHTS streets of Chandi Bazaar. • Free transfer for any flight • Search for the rare Asiatic Lion 8 Explore the Marine National Park of the Gulf of Kutch; • Optional single supplement from £740 • Superb Jain, Hindu and Islamic architecture drive to the historic town of Junagadh; evening stroll to • Exquisite crafts on tribal village tour Mahabat Maqbara through the old alleyways. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 9 Visit ancient Uperkot Fort for views over Junagadh to the 1 AT A GLANCE Start Delhi; afternoon city tour of Old Delhi. Girnar Hills; continue to Gir National Park and Wildlife • 13 days land only/14 flight inclusive 2 Free morning; afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi. Sanctuary for a safari in search of the Asiatic Lion. • Travel by air-conditioned bus and train 3 Drive to Agra; afternoon to relax or explore. 10 Early morning safari then on to the Portuguese • 8 nights standard hotels, 3 nights lodges and 1 night on influenced Island of Diu; afternoon to relax on its sandy 4 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, then Agra Fort; afternoon sleeper train free. beaches. • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners 11 5 Optional visit to Vanakbara Fishing village; drive to Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. • Optional single supplement from £365 Bhavnagar; evening tour of bazaar with old merchant 6 Full day tour including Amber Fort and City Palace. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY havelis. 7 To Pushkar; visit Brahma temple and Aarti ceremony on 12 Drive to the UNESCO heritage site of Champaner- 1 Arrive Mumbai; sunset at Chowpatty Beach; explore the ghats. Pavagadh Archaeological site; continue to Vadodara. 8 Mumbai at night. Drive to Khimsar in the Thar Desert. 13 End Vadodara. 2 Mumbai City tour; free afternoon then overnight train to 9 Early morning jeep safari; afternoon free to explore Ahmedabad. Khimsar. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 3 Arrive Ahmedabad; visit the Calico Museum; enjoy the Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 10 To Jodhpur via Mandore Gardens; afternoon visit peaceful Sabarmati Ashram built by Mahatma Gandhi; or join our guided groups in the following months: Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. cooking demonstration and dinner with a local family. 11 Drive to Deogarh; afternoon free. J F M A M J J A S O N D 4 Heritage walk of Ahmedabad; drive to Patan to see l l l l l l l l l l l l 12 Train ride through rural Rajasthan; late afternoon UNESCO Rani-Ka-Vav stepwell; visit Patola Heritage birdwatching walk. Museum famous for ancient silk weaving; on to Bajana. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIG 13 To Udaipur; afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola. 5 To Bhuj where we visit the Aina Mahal or ‘Palace of 14 Morning sightseeing including the City Palace; Mirrors’; free afternoon to explore including the market. afternoon free. 15 End Udaipur.

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INDIA INDIA INDIA Land of the Tiger The Tropical South Cycle Kerala & Tropical India M/A

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Comprehensive tour of India’s best tiger parks • Explore the old spice town of Cochin • Western ghats’ lush countryside • Fifteen game drives included • Madurai’s Sri Meenakshi Temple • Evening pooja at Hindu temple • Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra • Cruise the backwaters on a traditional houseboat • Serene Cochin and tranquil Alleppey

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive • 14 days land only/15 days flight inclusive • Travel by 4WD, air-conditioned bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • 10 days cycling with partial vehicle support (limited • 13 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train • 11 nights hotels, 1 night homestay and1 night houseboat seats) • All breakfasts and 11 dinners included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners included • 9 nights hotels, 3 nights lodges and 1 night houseboat • Optional single supplement from £390 • Diwali festival date • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 4 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £375 • Premium departures available ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Local bike hire included ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Nagpur; transfer to Pench. • Optional single supplement from £565 2-3 Four game drives over two days in Pench N.P. 1 Start Cochin. ITINERARY & DAILY CYCLING DISTANCE 4 Transfer to Kanha N.P. 2 Sightseeing at Fort Cochin; optional sunset cruise. 1 Start Mysore. 5-7 Five game drives over three days in Kanha N.P. 3 To the hillstation of Munnar. 2 Ride to Srirangapatnam ruins; afternoon to explore 8 Transfer to Bandhavgarh. Mysore and the Maharaja Palace. 4 Daywalk through tea plantations and the hills of 9-11 Six game drives over three days in Bandhavgarh Munnar. 3 Cycle the backroads of Mysore Plateau to Nanjangud; National Park. transfer to Bandipur N.P. 5 Cross into the state of Tamil Nadu; to Madurai. 12 Drive to Katni; overnight train to Agra. 4 Optional visit to Bandipur; afternoon ride to Mudumalai 6 Visit the colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple; optional cycle 13 Arrive Agra; afternoon visit Agra Fort; sunset at the Taj N.P. rickshaw ride through town. Mahal. 5 Optional ascent to Ooty Hill Station, free afternoon to 7 To Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary; dinner and cooking 14 Drive to Delhi; free afternoon. explore the town. demonstation with a local family. 15 End Delhi. 6 Western Ghats descent through tea plantations; transfer 8 Explore Periyar; morning forest walk followed by to Guruvayoor. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE optional boat trip on the lake. 7 Circular ride on rural roads; visit Guruvayoor Temple for Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 9 To the eco-friendly Erattupetta Planters Homestay. evening Pooja. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 To Muhamma in Alleppey; optional village walk, cycle 8 Cycle along coastal roads lined with coconut palms; or boat ride. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD ferry to Fort Cochin. 11 Board houseboat for backwater cruise; overnight on 9 Free day to explore Cochin's bazaars and old harbour. the houseboat. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WIW 10 Cycle past old Portuguese houses to Vambanad Lake 12 Disembark houseboat; scenic drive to Kovalam. and Alleppey. 13 Free time on the beach. 11 Explore Alleppey; cruise the backwaters on a Keralan 14 End Kovalam. houseboat. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 12 Clifftop ride to laid-back Varkala. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 13 Free day to relax on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood. or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 End Varkala. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIT or join our guided groups in the following months:

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PREMIUM INDIA Classic South India

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Historic cities, stunning palaces and temples INDIA • Jungle safari and houseboat cruise South India Explored • Southern India in greater comfort

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1659 Flight Inclusive from £2349 7 To Hassan via Helbid, Belur and Sravanabelagola • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive temple. • Travel by air-conditioned private bus 8 Drive to Bangalore where we have lunch then join an • 12 nights premium hotels and 1 night deluxe houseboat TRIP CODE AIS LEISURELY afternoon train to Chennai. • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included 9 Explore Chennai including St Thomas church then on to • Diwali festival date TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Mahabalipuram a quaint seaside town. • Optional single supplement from £820 • World heritage ‘toy train’ Ooty 10 Explore the World heritage site of Mahabalipuram; • Striking temples, wildlife and backwaters ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY afternoon free. • Southern India’s best cities 1 Start Chennai; transfer to beachside town of 11 To Pondicherry via Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary. Mahabalipuram. AT A GLANCE 12 To Thanjavur through fertile Kaveri Delta. • 20 days land only/21 flight inclusive 2 Visit ancient Dravidian sites, including Shore temple and 13 Explore Thanjavur; to Madurai. the Five Rathas. • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and train 14 Visit Sri Meenakshi Temple; free time. • 3 18 nights hotels and 1 night houseboat Return to Chennai via the temples at Kanchipuram. 15 • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included Westward to Kerala and Periyar National Park. 4 Express train to Mysore; transfer to hotel. • Diwali festival date 16 Explore Periyar N.P.; morning nature walk; optional 5 Sightseeing including Mysore Palace and • Optional single supplement from £535 afternoon boat trip. Srirangapatna. 17 To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise. 6 Drive to Bandipur N.P.; afternoon jungle safari. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 18 Disembark houseboat; drive to Kovalam; afternoon free. 7 Drive to Coonoor via botanical gardens of Ooty. 1 Start Cochin. 19 Optional visit to Kanyakumari or relax on the beach. 8 Explore Coonoor; optional walk through tea plantations 2 Explore historic spice port. 20 End Kovalam. or 'Toy Train' ride. 3 Train to Pallakad; drive through Nilgiri Hills to 9 Transfer from Coonoor to Cochin. Ootacamund. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 10 Boat tour of Cochin harbour; explore historic spice port; 4 Explore Ooty and ride the UNESCO world heritage Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, steam train. or join our guided groups in the following months: afternoon free. 11 Drive to Alleppey and board houseboat for backwater 5 To Mysore through Mudmalai National Park. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD cruise. 6 Explore the palaces and temples of Mysore. 12 Transfer to Varkala; free time to relax on beach. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AIS 13 Free day. 14 End Varkala.

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SRI LANKA Sri Lankan Highlights

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • See elephants in the wild SRI LANKA • Enjoy stunning views at Sigiriya rock fortress Discover Sri Lanka • Explore the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1499 Flight Inclusive from £2199 5 Visit Polonnaruwa; drive to Kandy via spice garden. • 8 days land only/9 flight inclusive 6 Tour including Temple of the Tooth and Botanical • Travel by private bus or minibus Gardens. TRIP CODE AIL LEISURELY/MODERATE • 7 nights comfortable hotels 7 Free time to explore Kandy. • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 8 To Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala; optional Adam’s Peak • Maldives extension available • Climb the magnificent rock fortress at Sigiriya climb (Dec-Apr only). • Optional single supplement from £280 • Comprehensive trip of the best sights 9 Visit tea factory; free time in Nuwara Eliya. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Search for leopard in Yala National Park 10 Transfer to Horton Plains; walk to World's End; train to Bandarawela. 1 Start Wattala. AT A GLANCE 11 Scenic drive through Ella Gap to Kataragama; game 2 Game drive near Giritale. • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive drive in Yala National Park. 3 Cycle to Dambalawewa Lake. • Travel by private bus, train, bicycle and jeep 12 Coastal drive to Ahangama; optional lunch at tsunami 4 • 14 nights comfortable hotels Travel to Sigiriya via Polonnaruwa; evening visit to rock house. fortress. • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included 13 Free day on the beach or optional activities including 5 • Premium departures scheduled Visit cave temples at Dambulla; transfer to Kandy for whale watching (seasonal). • Whale watching season: November to April tour. 14 • Maldives extension available Transfer to Colombo via port of Galle. 6 Free day to explore Kandy; optional trip to the Knuckles • Optional single supplement from £450 15 End Colombo. mountain range. 7 To Colombo via botanical gardens; walking tour of MONTHS OF DEPARTURE ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Colombo including old fort area and Pettah bazaar; Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 1 Start Veyangoda. check in at hotel; farewell dinner in Mt. Lavinia area. or join our guided groups in the following months: 2 Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla cave temple. 8 End Colombo. J F M A M J J A S O N D 3 Morning climb the rock fortress; optional afternoon l l l l l l l l l l l l MONTHS OF DEPARTURE game drive. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/ 4 To Giritale; bike ride through villages. AIL or join our guided groups in the following months:

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SRI LANKA North Sri Lanka Revealed

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • The very best of the north and south SRI LANKA • Sweeping golden beaches near Trincomalee Cycle the Backroads of Sri Lanka • Cave temples, jeep safari and islands M/A AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1799 Flight Inclusive from £2599 4 Ride through foothills of spice growing region. • 17 days land only/18 flight inclusive 5 Ride to Kandy. • Travel by private bus, boat, bicycle and jeep 6 • 16 nights hotels TRIP CODE MIR MODERATE/CHALLENGING Free day in Kandy. • All breakfasts and 4 lunches included 7 Challenging ride through tea estates to Nuwara Eliya. • Whale watching season: November to April TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 8 Hill country ride to Ella. • Maldives extension available • Ride through tea estates and villages 9 Descend to Tissamaharama via Buddha statues at • Optional single supplement from £530 • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress Buduruvagela. • Elephants and leopards in Yala National Park ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 10 Morning ride to Kataragama Temple; safari at Yala National Park. 1 Start Colombo; to Watalla. AT A GLANCE 11 • Ride through Bundala N.P. to Hambantota; transfer to 2 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive Transfer to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu N.P. Ahangama. • 10 days cycling with full vehicle support 3 Sightseeing in Anuradhapura and Mihintale. 12 • 11 nights hotels and 2 nights guesthouses Free day on beach; optional ride to Koggala. 4 To Jaffna via Tantirimalai. • All breakfasts and 10 lunches included 13 Transfer to Colombo via Galle. 5 Visit the islands of Nayinativu and Delft. • Premium departures scheduled 14 End Colombo. 6 Sightseeing in Jaffna. • Local bike hire included • Maldives extension available MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 7 To Nilaveli; visit Kanniyai Wells en route. • Optional single supplement from £370 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 8 Free day; optional trip to Pigeon Island. or join our guided groups in the following months: 9 To Sigiriya via Trincomalee; afternoon climb the rock ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY fortress. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 1 Start Sigiriya. 10 Bike ride through country villages; optional jeep safari. 2 Ride to Dambulla cave temple; afternoon climb Sigiriya EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MIR 11 Drive to Kandy via Dambulla and spice gardens. Rock. 12 Tour including Temple of the Tooth and the Botanical 3 Ride to Polunnaruwa; cycle tour of ruins. Gardens. 13 Visit a tea plantation, transfer to Ella. 14 Udawalawe jeep safari; transfer to south coast. 15 Free day at the beach or optional whale watching. 16 To Colombo via Galle. 17 End Colombo.

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MALDIVES SRI LANKA SRI LANKA Marine Wildlife Sri Lanka Mixed Activity Wild Sri Lanka of the Maldives

Land Only from £1479 Flight Inclusive from £2139 Land Only from £1699 Flight Inclusive from £2299 Land Only from £1849 Flight Inclusive from £2849

TRIP CODE AKA MODERATE TRIP CODE WIY LEISURELY TRIP CODE WOY LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Elephants and Sloth bears in Wasgamuwa • Whale watching on a privately chartered boat • Live on board a traditional Turkish gulet • Climb Adam’s Peak for sunrise • Four game drives in Yala and Udawalawe • Snorkel with marine wildlife • Ancient Polonnaruwa by bike and Knuckles Forest trek • Sinharaja Rainforest and Talalla beach • Unspoilt islands, pristine beaches and idyllic atolls

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 12 days land only/13 flight inclusive • 10 days land only/11 flight inclusive • 7 days land only/8 flight inclusive • Travel by private bus or minibus • Travel by private bus, boat and 4WD • Travel by Turkish gulet • 11 nights hotels • 9 nights in comfortable hotels and eco lodges • 6 nights in air-conditioned twin cabins on board the • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • All breakfasts and 9 dinners included Felicity, all cabins en suite • Maldives extension available • Whale watching season: November to April • All food included whilst on board • Optional single supplement from £350 • Maldives extension available • Manta ray season (South Ari Atoll): February and March • Optional single supplement from £350 • Limited optional single supplement from £400 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Colombo; transfer to Kitulgala. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Morning jungle walk; whitewater rafting in the 1 Start Colombo; transfer to Ahangama beach. 1 Start Male Airport; board the Felicity; cruise through afternoon. 2 Morning whale watching excursion from a privately South Male Atoll. 3 Transfer to Bogawantalawa; climb Adam’s Peak at chartered boat; afternoon visit Galle Fort. 2 Turtle snorkelling safari in South Male Atoll; cross into night to reach the summit at dawn. 3 Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest; afternoon walk. Ari Atoll. 3 4 Descend Adam’s Peak; transfer to Kandy. 4 Full day to discover the trails and birds in Sinharaja Full day Whale shark safari with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). 5 Kandy guided sightseeing; visit Kandy Temple; optional Rainforest. 4 cultural show in the evening. 5 To Udawalawe; afternoon game drive in Udawalawe Morning Whale shark safari; afternoon snorkelling in South Ari Atoll. 6 Transfer to Atanwala in Knuckles Mountain Range; N.P. 5 scenic trek; transfer to Wasgamuwa. 6 Morning game drive in Udawalawe N.P.; visit Elephant Morning Manta ray snorkelling (in season); afternoon cruise back into South Male Atoll. 7 Morning game drive in Wasgamuwa National Park, Transit Home at feeding time. 6 famous for Sloth bears and elephants; transfer to 7 Transfer to Tissamaharama; afternoon game drive in Cruise back to Male; farewell dinner. Giritale. Yala N.P. 7 Disembark boat, end Male Airport. 8 Cycle from hotel to Polonnaruwa; explore site by bike 8 Morning game drive in Yala N.P.; to Talalla. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE and cycle back to Giritale. 9 Relax by the beach in Talalla; optional whale watching Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 9 Short transfer to Sigiriya; climb the rock fortress; short excursion. or join our guided groups in the following months: drive to Dambulla to visit the cave temple. 10 To Colombo; trip ends. 10 Transfer from Sigiriya to Kalpitiya on the coast; lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD afternoon free to relax on beach. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 11. Morning snorkelling; afternoon boat ride in the Kalpitiya Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WOY lagoon. or join our guided groups in the following months:

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AMERICAS

CANADA Canadian Wildlife & Vancouver Island

Land Only from £2979

TRIP CODE PWV LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Mountains and wildlife • Inside Passage ferry • Bear spotting in Tofino

AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only • Travel by minibus, ferry and zodiac • 5 nights hotels, 4 nights lodges, 3 nights cabins and 2 nights ranch • No meals included • Optional single supplement from £1526

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Calgary. 2 Transfer to Banff. 3 Banff N.P.; walk at Lake Louise. 4 Drive along Icefields Parkway; to Jasper N.P. 5 Hiking in Jasper National Park. 6 To Spruce Hill Ranch. 7 Free day at Spruce Hill Ranch. 8 To Tweedsmuir Provincial Park; Anahim Lake. Optional canoeing excursion. 9 Hiking in Tweedsmuir; to Bella Coola. 10 Optional activities in Bella Coola. 11 Ferry alongside the Inside Passage to Vancouver Island. 12 To Tofino; scenic drive via Cathedral Grove. TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE 13 Bear spotting boat trip in Ucluelet. Canadian Wildlife & PWV 101 Discover Costa Rica & AUU 106 Galapagos & Amazon WAJ 111 14 Travel to Victoria; whale watching zodiac tour. Vancouver Island Panama Machu Picchu & Galapagos APG 112 15 Ferry to Vancouver; end Vancouver. Whales & Bears of WFZ 102 Cycle Costa Rica & Panama MUC 107 Peru Explorer APX 112 British Columbia Natural Highlights of WUA 11 0 7 NEW A Taste of Peru APP 113 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Alaskan Wildlife & PAW 102 Costa Rica Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Essential Peru APD 113 Wilderness Wild Costa Rica WUP 107 or join our guided groups in the following months: The Inca Trail TPT 114 Western Explorer PWE 102 Discover Costa Rica WUC 108 Highlights of Bolivia APL 114 lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD Yellowstone Wildlife Trails PYW 103 Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets WUR 108 Chile Eclipse: Elqui Valley AAQ 115 Hawaii Islands Adventure PHH 103 Active Costa Rica AUF 109 Discover Chile AAE 115 EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PWV Deep South & Delta Blues PDB 104 Discover Colombia AAK 109 Discover Uruguay, Journey to the Sea of Cortez WFK 104 NEW AAP 116 Galapagos Islands WAG 11 0 Argentina & Brazil Mexico: Mayans, Aztecs AHM 104 Wildlife Cruises WGN Land of the Jaguar WAI 116 & Conquistadors WGP Argentina Eclipse: AAO 117 NEW Mexico Food Adventure A Taste of Galapagos: AHN 105 NEW WGS 11 0 Nemo II Wine Region NEW Hidden Mexico AHX 105 Andes to Amazon AAX 111 Patagonian Highlights AAA 117 Journey through NEXT STEPS NEW AAB 106 Guatemala & Belize Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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CANADA USA USA Whales & Bears Alaskan Wildlife & Wilderness Western Explorer of British Columbia

Land Only from £2799 Flight Inclusive from £3749 Land Only from £2799 Land Only from £2669

TRIP CODE WFZ LEISURELY TRIP CODE PAW LEISURELY TRIP CODE PWE LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Rugged scenery of Vancouver Island • Float-plane for bear spotting • Five breathtaking national parks • Black and Brown bear observation • Wildlife viewing cruise around Resurrection Bay • The Grand Canyon • Boat trips to search for whales • Denali National Park • Zion’s sandstone cliffs and towering waterfalls

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 10 days land only/11 flight inclusive • 14 days land only • 12 days land only • Travel by minibus, ferry and a zodiac • Travel by boat, minibus and sea plane • Travel by minibus • 8 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night standard hotel • 11 nights participatory camping, 1 night cabin and 1 • 8 nights hotels and 3 nights lodges • No meals included night hotel • 1 dinner included • Optional single supplement from £850 • 11 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 9 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £1018 • Optional single supplement from £118 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Vancouver. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start San Francisco. 2 Discover Vancouver; ferry to Vancouver Island. 1 Start Anchorage. 2 To Yosemite National Park. 3 Visit Cathedral Grove to see Douglas fir trees. 2 To Denali N.P. via Talkeetna. 3 Walking in Yosemite National Park. 4 Pacific Rim N.P.; boat excursion to observe Orcas, 3 Optional activities in Denali N.P. 4 Another day exploring Yosemite. Humpback and Grey whales. 4 Second day in Denali N.P. 5 Drive across Tioga Pass to Death valley N.P. 5 Visit Tofino Botanical Gardens; boat excursion to 5 To the Alaskan Range. 6 Travel to Zion National Park. observe Black bears. 6 To Wrangell-St Elias N.P. 7 Walking options in Zion National Park. 6 To Campbell River; visit Elk Falls. 7 Optional activities in Wrangell-St Elias. 8 To Bryce National Park; walk the Queen’s Garden 7 Boat excursion to Orford River to observe Brown bears. 8 To Valdez; via the Worthington Glacier and Thomson Trail. 8 Quadra Island for hiking or optional sea kayaking. Pass in the Chugach Range. 9 Excursion in Monument Valley. 9 Transfer to Victoria; ferry to Vancouver. 9 Free day exploring Valdez. 10 To Grand Canyon National Park. 10 End Vancouver. 10 Ferry across Prince William Sound; to Seward. 11 Another day exploring the Grand Canyon. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 11 Full day wildlife cruise around Resurrection Bay in Kenai 12 To Las Vegas; end Las Vegas. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Fjords N.P. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Walk the Harding Icefield Trail to Exit Glacier. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 13 Float plane flight for bear observation at Big River J F M A M J J A S O N D or join our guided groups in the following months: l l l l l l l l l l l l Lakes; overnight Soldotna. 14 Walk at Alyeska; to Anchorage; trip ends. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WFZ MONTHS OF DEPARTURE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PWE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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USA Yellowstone Wildlife Trails

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TRIP CODE PYW LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Track wolves in Yellowstone N.P. USA • Glacier and Grand Teton N.P. Hawaii Islands Adventure • Specialist wildlife guides

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2599 3 Fly to Big Island. Zodiac excursion in Kealakekua Bay • 12 days land only Park. • Travel by minibus 4 Visit Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park; • 10 nights participatory camping and 1 night hotel TRIP CODE PHH MODERATE transfer to Volcanoes National Park. • 10 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 9 dinners 5 Hike the Crater Rim Trail in Volcanoes National Park. • Optional single supplement from £188 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 • Visit three Hawaiian Islands Continue the coastal journey to Waipio Valley; ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY overnight in Hawi. • Explore Pearl Harbor 7 1 Start Salt Lake City. • 4WD guided tour of the Waipio Valley Fly to the idyllic island of Maui. 2 To Jackson Hole; short walk. 8 Expore Haleakala National Park by bike. AT A GLANCE 3 Walk amid the Grand Teton Range. 9 Full day driving tour on Maui Island. • 10 days land only 4 10 End Maui. To Yellowstone National Park. • Travel by minibus, public vehicle, zodiac, bike and 5 Full day in Yellowstone National Park. internal flights MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 Full day with a specialist wolf tracking guide. • 9 nights 3 or 4-star hotels Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • No meals included 7 Explore Yellowstone with a specialist geology guide. or join our guided groups in the following months: • Optional single supplement from £862 8 To Glacier National Park. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 9 Explore Glacier National Park with a specialist guide. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 10 Daywalk in Glacier National Park with a ranger/guide. 1 Start Honolulu. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PHH 11 To Coeur d'Alene. 2 To Pearl Harbour. Drive along the coast from North 12 To Seattle, trip ends. Shore Beach House to Paradise Point for sunset.

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MEXICO MEXICO USA Journey to the Mexico: Mayans, Aztecs & Deep South & Delta Blues Sea of Cortez Conquistadors

Land Only from £2299 Land Only from £2399 Flight Inclusive from £3249 Land Only from £2149 Flight Inclusive from £2799

TRIP CODE PDB LEISURELY TRIP CODE WFK LEISURELY TRIP CODE AHM LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Visit Graceland • Amazing diversity of marine wildlife • Mexico’s temples and colonial towns • Mississippi River boat cruise and dinner • Grey whale birthing lagoon of Magdalena Bay • Highlands, jungles and coastline • Vibrant Bourbon Street • Whale shark snorkelling excursion • Incredible variety of art and cuisine

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 12 days land only • 8 days land only/10 flight inclusive • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • Travel by minibus • Travel by minibus and boat • Travel by private minibus and boat • 10 nights hotels and 1 night historic property • 5 nights in twin cabins with shared facilities on board the • 14 nights in a mixture of standard and comfortable hotels • 1 dinner included M/V Adventure and 2 nights standard hotel in La Paz • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included • Optional single supplement from £802 • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included • Day of the Dead Festival departure in late October • Single supplement not available (1 day longer) ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Optional single supplement from £460 1 Start Atlanta. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 To Birmingham; learn about the history of the Civil Rights 1 Start La Paz. Movement. 2 Visit the Grey Whale Birthing Lagoon of Magdalena 1 Start Mexico City. 3-5 Head to lively New Orleans for three days; take in Cajun Bay. Embark the M/V Adventure. 2 Visit the Frida Kahlo Muesum and the Coyacan culture and vibrant Bourbon Street; dine on a Mississippi 3-6 Navigate the Sea of Cortez and discover its abundant neighbourhood; boat ride on the Xochimilco Canals. River boat; visit Preservation Hall. marine life - whales, dolphins, Sea lions, turtles and a 3 Explore the archaeological site of Teotihuacan; explore 6 On to Natchez; visit Houmas House Plantation en route. huge array of birds. Mexico City's historic centre. Check out the ‘Under the Hill’ area. 7 Snorkelling with Whale sharks; disembark and overnight 4 Visit the Anthropological Museum; to Puebla, stopping 7 To Clarksdale and the Hopson Plantation. in La Paz. at Cholula en route. 8-9 Spend two days in Memphis; visit iconic 'Graceland', Sun 8 End La Paz. 5 Puebla city tour; to Oaxaca. Studio and Gibson's guitar factory (optional). MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 Uncover Monte Alban's secrets; explore the colonial 10 Journey to Nashville, capital of country music; stop at Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, streets of Oaxaca. Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Distillery. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 Learn how to create popular Mexican dishes; free 11 Free time in Nashville, visit to the Wildhorse saloon if afternoon. J F M A M J J A S O N D time permits. l l l l l l l l l l l l 8 Learn about Oaxaca's colourful rugs and visit a 12 Returning to Atlanta; trip ends. Mezcal distillery; explore the site of Mitla en route to EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WFK Tehuantepec. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 9 Drive to San Cristobal de las Casas; explore the historic Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, centre. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Free day to explore the city and nearby. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 11 Stop in Agua Azul en route to Palenque. 12 Visit Palenque ruins; continue to Campeche. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PDB 13 Visit Uxmal en route to Merida. “This is a fabulously 14 Learn about hammock making in Tixkokob and visit the convent in Izamal; to Chichen Itza. diverse and good value 15 Early morning visit of Chichen Itza; transfer to Cancun; trip ends. for money cruise to a MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, beautiful corner or join our guided groups in the following months:

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Land Only from £2099 Flight Inclusive from £2769

TRIP CODE AHN LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Cookery classes and chocolate making NEW MEXICO • Celebrated restaurants and street food experiences Hidden Mexico • Local produce, markets and Mezcal tastings

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2549 Flight Inclusive from £3149 6 Nature walk; optional boat excursion on the Lacantún • 9 days land only/11 flight inclusive River. • Travel by private minibus 7 To Frontera Corozal; boat trip to the Mayan ruins of • 8 nights comfortable hotels or resorts TRIP CODE AHX LEISURELY/MODERATE Yaxchilan which overlook Guatemala. • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included 8 Discover Bonampak’s incredible collection of preserved • Optional single supplement from £340 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS murals; to Palenque. • Hidden ruins of Yaxchillan & Bonampak ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE 9 Site visit of Palenque; to Misol-Ha waterfall for a • Discover the remote Chiapas jungle refreshing swim. 1 Start Mexico; dinner at a traditional restaurant. • Canyons, cenotes, waterfalls and biosphere reserves 10 To Merida via the traditional village of Becal where 2 Visit Mundo Chocolate Museum and artisan hand-woven straw hats are made. chocolatiers; plus lunch and dinner in celebrated local AT A GLANCE restaurants. • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive 11 Walking tour of Merida; optional visit to Chichen Itza • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight archaeological site. 3 Visit the Frida Kahlo Muesum; explore the Coyacan neighbourhood and local market; boat ride on the • 13 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night standard hotel 12 Discover the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Xochimilco Canals. • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included Celestun with its mangroves and flamingo colony. • Optional single supplement from £750 4 Visit Medellin Market with a chef prior to today’s 13 Visit Yokdzonot Cenote for a swim; to Tulum. cooking class; dine on your creations paired with ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE 14 Morning visit to Sian Kaán Biosphere Reserve; afternoon Mexican wine and craft Mezcal. to discover the Mayan site of Tulum. 1 Start Mexico City. 5 To Puebla, via Cholula; market visit and apple cider 15 Transfer to Cancun Airport; end. tasting. Dinner in the historical centre of the city. 2 Mexico City tour visiting the Coyoacan neighbourhood 6 Morning stroll the streets of Puebla exploring favourite and Xochimilco canals. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE traditional spots to grab a bite; to Oaxaca. 3 Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez; boat tour of Sumidero Canyon, to Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, the charming city of San Cristobal de las Casas. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 Enjoy a typical Oaxaca breakfast at the Main Market in Ocotlan; visit Zaachila Market and Hierve el Agua; stop 4 Walking tour of San Cristobal and visit Na Bolom lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD at a local Mezcal Distillery. Museum; free afternoon. 8 Discover why Oaxaca is the gourmet heart of Mexico 5 Visit Montebello Lake; to Las Guacamayas eco-lodge in EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AHX during a fun cooking class at a local restaurant; dinner at the Chiapas jungle. Chef Alejandro Ruiz’s restaurant Casa Oaxaca. 9 End Oaxaca.

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COSTA RICA, PANAMA Discover Costa Rica & Panama

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TRIP CODE AUU LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS NEW • Navigate the waterways of Tortuguero N.P. GUATEMALA, BELIZE • Idyllic islands of Bocas del Toro Journey through Guatemala & Belize • See the colossal Panama Canal in action

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2549 Flight Inclusive from £3299 3 Full day tour of Lake Atitlan. • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive 4 Morning at leisure; transfer to Antigua via a coffee • Travel by air-conditioned bus, boat, ferry and internal plantation. TRIP CODE AAB LEISURELY/MODERATE flight 5 Pacaya Volcano Hike: afternoon chocolate tour. • 13 nights comfortable hotels TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Morning at leisure; afternoon flight to Flores. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners included • Snorkel in Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Caye Caulker 7 Sunrise tour of Tikal; transfer to Cayo District in Belize. • Optional single supplement from £630 • Sunrise tour of Mayan Tikal 8 Free day for optional activities. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Incredible archaeology of the ATM caves 9 Visit the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves. 1 Start San Jose. AT A GLANCE 10 Transfer to Caye Caulker visiting the Blue Hole en route. 2 To Los Angeles Cloud Forest; nature walk and cultural • 13 day land only/14 flight inclusive 11 Snorkel tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve. discovery of San Ramon and Sarchi. • Travel by minibus, boat and 1 internal flight 12 Free day to relax or join an optional activity. 3 To La Anita Rainforest Ranch near Rincon de la Vieja. • 12 nights standard hotels 13 Transfer to Belize City; end. 4 Organic Chocolate tour at La Anita Cacao Farm. • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included 5 • Optional single supplement from £390 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano; optional visit of Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Ecotermales Hot Springs. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY or join our guided groups in the following months: 6 Visit Arenal Volcano N.P.; afternoon free for optional

1 Start Antigua, Guatemala. activities. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 2 Transfer to Panajachel; market tour. 7 To Tortuguero N.P. 8 Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAB 9 To the Caribbean coast. 10 Cross into Panama; to Bocas del Toro islands. 11 Free day in Bocas del Toro for optional activities. 12 Morning to Boquete; afternoon coffee plantation tour. 13 Fly to Panama City; visit Casco Viejo and the Panama Canal. 14 End Panama City.

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COSTA RICA COSTA RICA, PANAMA COSTA RICA Natural Highlights Cycle Costa Rica & Panama Wild Costa Rica M/A of Costa Rica

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TRIP CODE MUC MODERATE/CHALLENGING TRIP CODE WUA LEISURELY TRIP CODE WUP LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Cycle through two countries • Tortuguero’s vast waterways by boat • Rainforest, cloudforest and Pacific coastline • Visit the Panama Canal • Boat excursion to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge • The biologically intense Corcovado N.P. • Caribbean and Pacific beaches • Nocturnal wildlife walk in the cloud forest • Three night stay at a premium eco-lodge in the jungle

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive • 8 days land only/9 flight inclusive • 12 days land only /13 flight inclusive • 12 days cycling with full vehicle support • Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat • Travel by air-conditioned bus, 4WD and boat • 9 nights comfortable hotels and 5 nights standard hotels • 7 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges • 11 nights in comfortable hotels and eco-lodges (some • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included premium) • Local bike hire included • Green turtle nesting season: July to October • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 7 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £540 • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £300 • Optional single supplement from £1195 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start San Jose. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 2 Ride to Rio Tarcoles. 1 Start San Jose. 1 Start San Jose. 3 Boat tour near Rio Tarcoles; cycle to Cascajal. 2 To Tortuguero N.P. 2 To Boca Tapada in the Northern Lowlands; nocturnal wildlife walk. 4 Ferry to Playa Naranjo; cycle to Mansion; transfer to 3 Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. 3 Playa Samara. 4 To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano. Nature walk through San Carlos Rainforest; afternoon boat safari on the San Carlos River. 5 Transfer to Alto La Roca; cycle to Guaitil; transfer 5 Boat tour of Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. 4 To Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve near San Ramon; to Canas. 6 To Monteverde in the Tilaran Mountains; nocturnal afternoon nature walk. 6 Wildlife trip on the Tenorio River; Bijagua Valley ride; wildlife walk. 5 To the Central Pacific Coast; discover the transitional ride to Lake Arenal. 7 Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. forest of Carara N.P. 7 Wonderful scenery on an undulating cycle ride. 8 To San Jose; end San Jose. 6 Guacalillo Estuary and Tarcoles River boat safari; 8 Morning ride with views of Arenal Volcano; visit thermal afternoon walk on private nature trails surrounding our springs. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE eco-lodge. 9 Morning ride to Muelle and break for lunch; afternoon Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 7 Rainforest nature walk at Hacienda Baru; to Puerto cycle along Caribbean coast to Cahuita. or join our guided groups in the following months: Jimenez; 4WD to the Osa Peninsula. 10 Ride to Panama border; boat to Bocas del Toro islands. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 8 Full day to discover Corcovado N.P. the most 11 Jungle ride; descend to Pan-Am Highway; ‘biologically intense place on Earth.’ transfer to Pacific coast. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUA 9 Discover 60 acres of tropical wilderness surrounding 12 Free day to relax and enjoy the beach or extra our eco-lodge in the heart of the rainforest! cycling stage. 10 To Savegre Cloud Forest, home of the Resplendant 13 Tropical lowland forest ride; transfer to Panama City. Quetzal. 14 Ride alongside the Panama Canal. “One of the most 11 Free day to discover the walking trails and waterfalls 15 End Panama City. of Savegre. 12 End San Jose. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE exciting and fulfilling Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, experiences we have ever or join our guided groups in the following months: lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD had... would highly lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/MUC recommend this tour.” EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUP Imogen Hill

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COSTA RICA Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

Land Only from £2449 Flight Inclusive from £3299

TRIP CODE WUR LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Remote Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula COSTA RICA • Biological diversity of Corcovado National Park Discover Costa Rica • Monkeys, sloths, dolphins & whales (seasonal)

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £2149 Flight Inclusive from £2899 3 Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive 4 To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano. • Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat 5 TRIP CODE WUC LEISURELY La Fortuna Waterfall hike; visit Arenal Volcano. • 13 nights comfortable hotels and lodges 6 To Monteverde in the Tilaran Mountains. • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 7 Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. • Green turtle nesting season: July to October • Incredible diversity of wildlife and birds • Free transfer for any flight 8 To Manuel Antonio. • Rainforest, mountains and coastline • Optional single supplement from £580 9 Discover Manuel Antonio N.P. • Comfortable eco-friendly lodges and hotels 10 To Esquinas Lodge in Piedras Blancas N.P. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE 11 Hike on trails in Piedras Blancas N.P. 1 Start San Jose. • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive 12 To Savegre Cloud Forest. 2 To Tortuguero N.P. • Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat 13 Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre. 3 Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. • 14 nights in comfortable hotels and eco-lodges 14 4 • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners included Visit the village of Copey; to San Jose. To Cahuita; relax on the Caribbean coast. • Some departures with specialist birdwatching guide 15 End San Jose. 5 Wildlife hike in Cahuita N.P. • Green turtle nesting season: July to October 6 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Visit Costa Rica's famous Sloth Sanctuary. • Free transfer for any flight Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 7 Walk in La Marta Wildlife Refuge; to Turrialba Valley. • Optional single supplement from £515 or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 To Savegre Cloud Forest.

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 9 Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre. 1 Start San Jose. 10 To Sierpe; boat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. 2 To Tortuguero N.P. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WUC 11 Boat trip to Caño Island. 12 Boat trip to Corcovado N.P.; discover the park by foot. 13 Mangrove boat trip; to Sierpe; to San Jose. 14 End San Jose.

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COSTA RICA Active Costa Rica

Land Only from £1739 Flight Inclusive from £2649

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Grade II, III, and IV whitewater rafting COLOMBIA • Zip-line through the forest canopy Discover Colombia • Kayaking and snorkeling

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1999 Flight Inclusive from £2949 4 To Villa de Leyva via the salt cathedral in Zipaquira. • 9 days land only/11 flight inclusive 5 Walking tour of Villa de Leyva; visit fossil museum. • Travel by air-conditioned bus 6 • 8 nights comfortable hotels TRIP CODE AAK LEISURELY Fly to the 'Coffee Zone'; transfer to Salento. • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included 7 Walk amid the wax palm trees of Cocora Valley. • Optional single supplement from £530 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 8 Coffee tour; orchid farm visit; fly to Cartagena. • Towering wax palms of Cocora Valley ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 9 Walking tour of Cartagena old town. • Colourful Caribbean city of Cartagena 10 Morning mangrove canoe tour; free afternoon in 1 Start San Jose • Beach time and mangrove canoe tour Cartagena. 2 Class II and III whitewater rafting expedition on the 11 Morning at leisure; transfer to Palomino on the Pacuare River to reach Rio Tropicales eco-lodge. AT A GLANCE • 13 days land only/14 flight inclusive Caribbean coast. 3 Class III and IV whitewater rafting expedition back • Travel by minibus and 3 internal flights 12 Free day; optional visit to Tayrona National Park. along the Pacuare River; to Arenal. • 12 nights hotels 13 Transfer to Santa Marta; fly to Bogota; trip ends. 4 Hike in Arenal N.P.; visit La Fortuna Waterfall; optional • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs. • Optional single supplement from £295 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 5 Morning canyoning adventure; afternoon rainforest Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, zip-lining. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY or join our guided groups in the following months:

6 Kayak excursion on Lake Arenal, to Manuel Antonio. 1 Start Bogota. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 7 Nature walk in Manuel Antonio N.P.; kayaking and 2 Free morning; afternoon city tour. snorkelling by the Pacific Coast. 3 Morning walking tour including Monserrate Hill; free EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAK 8 Free day to choose from optional activities such as afternoon. horse-riding, catamaran or mangrove boat tour. 9 Return to San Jose, end.

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ECUADOR A Taste of Galapagos: Nemo II

Land Only from £2149

TRIP CODE WGS LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • A short introduction to the Galapagos ECUADOR • Visit Santa Cruz, Espanola and San Cristobal Galapagos Islands Wildlife Cruises • Sea lion colony at Kicker Rock

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3649 Flight Inclusive from £4649 • 6 days land only/8 flight inclusive 1 Start Quito. • Travel by catamaran and minibus 2 Discover Quito at your leisure. TRIP CODE WAG, WGN, WGP LEISURELY • 4 nights on board the Nemo II in en suite, 3 Fly to Galapagos; board your chosen First-Class boat air-conditioned cabins and 1 night comfortable hotel TRIP HIGHLIGHTS (see website for full boat specifications, from motor • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included yachts to catamarans). • Enchanting wildlife of the Galapagos • Follows cruise itinerary A in the Galapagos 4-9 • Daily shore excursions and snorkelling Galapagos Cruise A or B navigating either the eastern • Free arrival transfer for any flight (A) or western (B) islands. Incredible wildlife viewing • Navigate the eastern (A) or western (B) islands • Optional single supplement on request and photographic opportunities with near-tame AT A GLANCE animals. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 10 • 10 days land only/11 flight inclusive Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. 1 Start Galapagos. • Travel by internal flight, First-Class boat and minibus MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 2 Board Nemo II; visit Bachas Beach. • 7 nights on board a choice of First-Class boats with air- Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 3 conditioned cabins and 2 nights comfortable hotel Discover South Plaza and Sante Fe. or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included Navigate to San Cristobal and visit Kicker Rock. • Free arrival transfer for any flight lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 5 Visit Espanola Island and the beaches of Gardner Bay. • Optional single supplement on request 6 Disembark Nemo II, visit Santa Cruz highlands. End EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WAG/WGN/WGP Galapagos. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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ECUADOR Andes to Amazon

Land Only from £1799 Flight Inclusive from £2799

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Peaceful Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve ECUADOR • Spectacular ‘Devil’s Nose’ train ride Galapagos & Amazon • Charming streets of Cuenca

AT A GLANCE ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Land Only from £5299 Flight Inclusive from £6099 • 14 days land only/15 flight inclusive 1 Start Quito. • Travel by minibus, train and boat 2 Quito city tour. • 11 nights comfortable hotels and haciendas and TRIP CODE WAJ LEISURELY 2 nights standard lodge 3 Fly to Coca; canoe excursion to Napo Wildlife Centre. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 4-5 Two days at the Napo Wildlife Centre discovering the • Free arrival transfer for any flight • Community-owned lodge in Yasuni National Park habitat of Yasuni National Park. • Optional single supplement from £550 • Giant otters, sloths, monkeys, caiman and birds in the 6 Fly to Quito. Amazon 7 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Discover Quito at your leisure. • Sea lions, Marine iguanas, Blue-footed boobies and 8 Fly to Galapagos; visit Charles Darwin Centre; board 1 Start Quito. much more in the Galapagos a First-Class boat and navigate the Galapagos Islands, 2 Quito city tour; Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve. following either the eastern (A) or western (B) itinerary. AT A GLANCE 3 Spot birds in Bellavista; to hacienda. 9-14 • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive 7 nights on board making daily shore excursions for 4 walks and snorkelling. San Clemente Indigenous Community. • Travel by internal flight, motor yacht, canoe and minibus 15 5 Walk at Cuicocha Crater Lake; visit Otavalo Indian • 7 nights on board a First-Class boat with air-conditioned Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. Market. cabins, 4 nights comfortable hotels and 3 nights MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 comfortable jungle lodge Visit Hot Springs in Papallacta; to Amazon Rainforest. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners included 7 Rainforest exploration; Amazoonico Animal Rescue or join our guided groups in the following months: Centre. • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement from £750 (hotels only) J F M A M J J A S O N D 8 To Banos; visit Devil's Couldron waterfall. l l l l l l l l l l l l 9 Walk in Chimborazo N.P.; to Riobamba. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/WAJ 10 'Devil's Nose' train ride; to Ingapirca and Cuenca. 11 Half day city tour of Cuenca. 12 Walk in Cajas National Park; to Los Chorreras. 13 Mangrove boat trip; visit cacao plantation; to Guayaquil. 14 End Guayaquil.

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PERU Peru Explorer

Land Only from £2999 Flight Inclusive from £3749

TRIP CODE APX LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Pisac market and fortress in the Sacred Valley PERU, ECUADOR • Visit Arequipa and spot condors in Colca Canyon Machu Picchu & Galapagos • Option to walk the classic Inca Trail

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Land Only from £4599 Flight Inclusive from £5449 • 22 days land only/23 flight inclusive 1 Start Cuzco; afternoon walking tour. • Travel by internal flight, train, boat and private bus 2 Free day in Cuzco; optional Sacred Valley tour. TRIP CODE APG LEISURELY/MODERATE • 19 nights hotels and 2 nights jungle lodge 3 Train to Aguas Calientes; optional daywalk along Inca • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Trail via Wiñay Wayna ruins. • Inca Trail option: please request on booking 4 • Galapagos wildlife and volcanic landscapes Morning tour of Machu Picchu; afternoon return to • Free transfer for any flight • Cuzco’s Spanish churches and Incan ruins Cuzco. • Optional single supplement from £580 • Option to walk a section of the Inca Trail 5 Fly to Quito (2850m). ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 6 Quito city tour. AT A GLANCE 1 Start Lima. 7 Fly to Galapagos; visit Santa Cruz highlands and • 14 days land only/16 flight inclusive Charles Darwin Centre; board a First-Class boat. 2 Free morning; afternoon city tour. • 6 nights comfortable hotels and 7 nights 3 air-conditioned cabins on a First-Class boat 8-13 Galapagos cruise A or B to discover the unique Drive to Paracas, visiting Pachacamac and Pucusana. wildlife of these volcanic islands. 4 • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included Sail to Ballestas Islands; to Nazca via Ica. 14 • Optional Inca Trail daywalk: request on booking Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil airport. 5-6 Drive to Arequipa (2350m); city tour, including Santa • Cuzco to Quito flight not included for Land Only Catalina Convent. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Cruise itinerary alternates between the eastern (A) and 7-8 Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, To Colca Canyon; search for condors. western (B) islands (see website for details) or join our guided groups in the following months: 9 Drive via Sillustani to Puno (3800m), by Lake Titicaca. • Napo Wildlife extension available 10 Sail to floating reed islands; explore lake shore. • Free arrival transfer for any flight lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 11 Cross the altiplano to Cuzco (3400m). • Optional single supplement from £235 (hotels only) EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/APG 12 Visit Pisac market and Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley. 13 Return to Cuzco; (for Inca Trail option, days 13-16 are spent trekking). 14-15 Free time in Cuzco; optional excursions available. 16 To Aguas Calientes. 17 Guided tour of Machu Pichhu; to Cuzco. 18 Tour of Cuzco and Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman. 19 Free time in Cuzco. 20-21 Fly to Puerto Maldonado; transfer to rainforest; explore by boat and on foot. 22 Fly to Lima; end Lima.

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Land Only from £2159 Flight Inclusive from £2939

TRIP CODE APP LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Colonial Lima and ancient Cuzco PERU • Spend two nights deep in the Amazon Rainforest Essential Peru • Majestic Machu Picchu with its Andean backdrop

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1799 Flight Inclusive from £2599 4 Turn inland from coastal desert, head into the Andes. •10 days land only/12 flight inclusive 5 Drive to Cuzco visiting Inca sites en route. • Travel by private bus, train and 2 internal flights 6 • 7 nights comfortable hotels and 2 nights premium jungle TRIP CODE APD LEISURELY/MODERATE Free day to explore Cuzco. lodge 7 Train to Aguas Calientes; afternoon tour of Machu • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Picchu. • Titicaca extension available • Inca temples including Machu Picchu 8 Free morning or optional second visit to Machu Picchu; • Free transfer for any flight • Colca Canyon and its soaring condors return to Cuzco. • Optional single supplement from £395 • Homestay on Lake Titicaca 9 Free day for optional excursions. 10 ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Drive to Lake Titicaca; boat to Amantani Island for homestay. 1 Arrive Lima. • 15 days land only/16 flight inclusive 11 Explore the island; boat to the floating reed islands; • Travel by train, boat, private bus and 1 internal flight 2 Tour of Lima's historic centre, visiting the Larco Museum, return to Puno. Basilica Cathedral and catacombs. • 13 nights hotels and 1 night homestay 12 • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included Drive across the altiplano to Colca Canyon. 3-4 Fly to Puerto Maldonado; transfer to rainforest; • Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) departure in June 13 Morning condor viewing; scenic drive to Arequipa. explore by boat and on foot. • Amazon Rainforest extension available 14 Morning visit Santa Catalina Convent; afternoon fly 5 Fly to Cuzco. • Free transfer for any flight to Lima. 6 Cuzco city tour, including San Pedro Market, the San • Optional single supplement from £425 (excludes 15 End Lima. Blas District and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman. homestay) 7 Explore the Sacred Valley and have lunch with a MONTHS OF DEPARTURE family in the Chichubamba Community; train to Aguas ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, Calientes. 1 Start Lima. or join our guided groups in the following months:

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BOLIVIA Highlights of Bolivia

Land Only from £2399 Flight Inclusive from £3499

TRIP CODE APL LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Three-day Uyuni Salt Flats 4WD adventure PERU • Giant tree ferns and landscape of Amboró The Inca Trail M/A • Isla del Sol eco lodge at Lake Titicaca

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY AT A GLANCE Land Only from £1159 Flight Inclusive from £2039 • 15 days land only/17 flight inclusive 1 Start Cuzco. • Travel by private minibus, 4WD, boat and TRIP CODE TPT MODERATE 2 Free day; optional Sacred Valley excursion. 2 internal flights 3 Start Inca Trail trek from km82, following the Urubamba • 12 nights hotels, 1 night salt hotel and 1 night eco lodge TRIP HIGHLIGHTS River to Huayllabamba. • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners included 4 • Majestically perched Machu Picchu Cross Dead Woman's Pass (4215m); descend to • Free arrival transfer for any flight • Discover Cuzco’s Plaza de Armas Pacaymayu. • Optional single supplement from £460 • Trek the classic four day Inca Trail 5 Over Runcuray Pass (3800m) to Phuyupatamarca. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 6 Descend Inca staircases to Wiñay Wayna; arrive at AT A GLANCE Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. 1 Start Santa Cruz. • 9 days land only/11 flight inclusive 7 Guided morning tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cuzco. 2 Drive to Samaipata via Las Cuevas Waterfalls, • 5 nights hotels and 3 nights full-service camping 8 lagoons and El Fuerte UNESCO site. • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included Free day in Cuzco; optional activities available. 3 Day trip into Amboró N.P. one of the world’s most • Alternative remote Moonstone Trek possible 9 End Cuzco. botanically rich national parks; walk through cloud • Titicaca or Amazon Rainforest extensions available MONTHS OF DEPARTURE forest to the giant tree ferns. • Free transfer for any flight Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, 4 Free morning in Samaipata; return to Santa Cruz. • Optional single supplement from £220 or join our guided groups in the following months: 5 Fly to the 'White City' of Sucre; afternoon city tour.

lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 6 Free day in Sucre; optional excursion to the indigenous weaving community of Jatun Yampara. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/TPT 7 Drive to Potosí (4,090m); walking tour. 8 Free morning; afternoon transfer to Uyuni. 9-11 Three-day 4WD adventure to discover the incredible landscapes of Salar de Uyuni; fly to La Paz. 12 La Paz city tour including the cathedral, cable car and Moon Valley. 13 Travel to Lake Titicaca's Isla del Sol (4,100m); overnight in an eco lodge. 14 Return to La Paz, visiting the Pre-Incan ruins of Tihuanaco en route. 15 End La Paz.

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CHILE Chile Eclipse: Elqui Valley

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Witness a total solar eclipse at Chile’s Elqui Valley CHILE • Sunset over the Valley of the Moon Discover Chile • Excursions to Atacama salt flats and El Tatio geysers

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3199 Flight Inclusive from £4249 5 Excursion to El Tatio geysers; optional night astronomy • 11 days land only/13 flight inclusive tour. • Travel by internal flights, bus and boat 6 Fly to Puerto Montt; to Puerto Varas on the shore of • 10 nights hotels TRIP CODE AAE LEISURELY/MODERATE Lago Llanquihue. • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included 7 Lago Todos Los Santos boat trip; walk near Osorno • Easter Island extension available TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Volcano. • Optional single supplement from £795 • Atacama salt flats and Altiplano lagoons 8 Fly to Punta Arenas; transfer to Puerto Natales. • The remote wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park ITINERARY & DAILY DISTANCE 9 • Boat cruise on Lago Lago Todos los Santos Full day excursion in Torres del Paine National Park. 1 Start Santiago. 10 Walking at Lago Grey; free time in Torres del Paine AT A GLANCE 2 Full day excursion to the vineyards of the Maipo Valley. N.P. • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive 3 Full day excursion to the enigmatic port city of 11 Optional zodiac excursion to Balmaceda Glacier; to • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flights Valparaiso. Puerto Natales. • 12 nights hotels 4 Fly to Calama; to San Pedro de Atacama. 12 To Punta Arenas; fly to Santiago. • All breakfasts included 5 13 End Santiago. Visit to ALMA Observatory; explore Atacama Salt Flats. • Easter Island extension available 6 Excursion to El Tatio geysers; optional night astronomy • Optional single supplement from £870 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE tour. Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 7 Fly to La Serena. or join our guided groups in the following months: 1 8 Start Santiago; city tour. Eclipse Day! J F M A M J J A S O N D 2 l l l l l l l l l l l l 9 Boat trip around the Isla Damas. Full day excursion to port city of Valparaiso. 3 Fly to Calama; transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. 10 Return to Santiago. EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAE 4 11 End Santiago. Visit Salar de Atacama and Altiplano lagoons.

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BRAZIL Land of the Jaguar

Land Only from £3399 Flight Inclusive from £4599

TRIP CODE WAI LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS NEW • Jaguar spotting in a quiet part of the Pantanal URUGUAY, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL • 7 boat safaris to maximise chances of seeing jaguar Discover Uruguay, Argentina & Brazil • Wetland birdwatching and capybaras

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3079 Flight Inclusive from £3899 3 Horse-riding and other activities at San Pedro de Timote • 9 days land only/11 flight inclusive Estancia. • Travel by minibus, 4WD and motorised canoe 4 Transfer to Colonia; discover the city; ferry to Buenos Aires. TRIP CODE AAP LEISURELY • 7 nights lodges and 1 night hotel 5 Buenos Aires city tour; tango show and dinner. • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 6 Free day in Buenos Aires for optional activities. • Optional single supplement from £480 • Catch a Tango show in Buenos Aires, the tango capital 7 Fly to Iguazu; afternoon guided tour of the Brazilian of the world side of Iguazu Falls. ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY • Visit the incredible Iguazu falls from both Argentina 8 Full day tour of the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. 1 Start Cuiaba. and Brazil 2 9 Morning at leisure; fly to Rio de Janeiro. To our lodge on the banks of the Paraguay River. • Stay at an ‘Estancia’ (ranch) in Uruguay 10 Full day city tour of Rio de Janeiro. 3-5 Morning and afternoon boat safaris on the Paraguay River searching for jaguar and other wildlife. AT A GLANCE 11 Free day in Rio de Janeiro for optional activities. 6 Transfer to Araras Lodge. • 12 days land only/14 flight inclusive 12 End Rio de Janeiro. 7-8 • Travel by internal flight, ferry and private minibus Search for giant anteaters and capybaras. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • 9 nights comfortable hotels, 2 nights at a ranch 9 To Cuiaba; end. • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Optional single supplement from £695 or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, J F M A M J J A S O N D ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY l l l l l l l l l l l l or join our guided groups in the following months:

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“This trip to the Pantanal ranks amongst the best... There is so much to see... I can’t wait to return.” Barry Tylee

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ARGENTINA Argentina Eclipse: Wine Region

Land Only from £3049 Flight Inclusive from £4149

TRIP CODE AAO LEISURELY/MODERATE

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Witness the total eclipse in Jachal ARGENTINA, CHILE • Wine tasting in Mendoza Patagonian Highlights • Andean national parks

AT A GLANCE Land Only from £3099 Flight Inclusive from £4099 4 Optional activities; transfer back to El Calafate. • 12 days land only/14 flight inclusive 5 Visit Perito Moreno Glacier; optional boat trip. • Travel by minibus and 2 internal flights 6 • 7 nights comfortable hotels and 4 nights standard hotels TRIP CODE AAA MODERATE Free day in El Calafate. • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included 7 Drive to Torres del Paine N.P. • Salta Total Eclipse tour also available - see website TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 8 Daywalk in Torres del Paine N.P.; transfer to Puerto Natales. • Optional single supplement from £420 • Explore and stay inside Torres del Paine 9 Transfer to Tierra del Fuego. • Perito Moreno Glacier ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 10 Travel to Ushuaia, the end of the world! • Fitzroy and Cerro Torre 1 Arrive Buenos Aires. 11 Walk in Tierra del Fuego N.P.; optional visit to a AT A GLANCE penguin colony. 2 Walking city tour; afternoon at leisure. • 13 days land only/15 flight inclusive 12 Fly to Buenos Aires; optional tango show and farewell 3 Fly to Mendoza; walking tour of the city. • Travel by minibus and 2 internal flights dinner. 4 Winery tour with wine tasting and lunch. • 10 nights hotels/hosterias and 2 nights mountain refuges 13 End Buenos Aires. 5 Free day; optional tour to Aconcagua Provincial Park • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners included. and the Puente del Inca. • Optional single supplement from £735 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 6 Transfer to Leoncito National Park; day tour of park and Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY or join our guided groups in the following months: astronomy complex. 7 Travel to Villa Union; rest of the day at leisure. 1 Start Buenos Aires; walking tour of the city. lJ lF lM lA lM lJ lJ lA lS lO lN lD 8 Transfer to Ischigualasto Provincial Park; full day in park. 2 Fly to El Calafate; transfer to El Chalten. 9 Half day tour in Talampaya National Park; drive to 3 Los Glaciares N.P.; daywalk to Cerro Fitzroy Base EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/AAA Jachal to view the total eclipse. Camp. 10 Transfer to San Juan; fly back to Buenos Aires. 11 Free day; optional activities available. 12 End Buenos Aires.

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OCEANIA

NEW ZEALAND Trails of New Zealand

Land Only from £4849 Flight Inclusive from £6049

TRIP CODE ALN MODERATE/CHALLENGING

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Coastal and mountainous national parks • Majestic glaciers and fjords • Extensive tour of both islands

AT A GLANCE • 19 days land only/22 flight inclusive • Travel by private vehicle, cruise and jet boats • 17 nights comfortable hotels/lodges and 1 night cruise boat • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included • Optional single supplement from £1250

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY 1 Start Auckland. 2 Short hike in Rangitoto Island. 3 To Rotorua; hike around Green Lake; visit town. 4 Explore thermal pools; to Tongariro N.P. 5 Hike Tongariro Crossing. 6 To Wellington; free time. 7 Ferry across Cook Strait to Marlborough; drive to Abel Tasman N.P. 8 Half day coastal walk; boat to Motueka. 9 To Buller River; sunset walk at Punakaiki. 10 To Fox Glacier passing Okarito en route. 11 Walk to Fox Glacier; continue to Wanaka. 12 Jet boat in Matukituki. 13 Transfer to Milford Sound and board overnight boat. 14 Cruise Inner Sound; drive to Queenstown. 15 Free day in Queenstown. 16 Transfer to Mt. Cook N.P.; trek in Hooker Valley. 17 Drive to Christchurch via Canterbury Plains. 18 Hike to summit walkway for spectacular views. 19 End Christchurch. MONTHS OF DEPARTURE Choose your own date for a tailormade adventure, or join our guided groups in the following months:

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ARCTIC

NORWAY Introduction to Spitsbergen

Ship Only from £4400

TRIP CODE PNB LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Zodiac and shore excursions to discover the icy wilderness • Arctic fox, whales, walrus and huge 200,000 strong colonies of Little auk • Polar bears often seen hunting on ice floes

AT A GLANCE • 9 or 10 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Nova, Ocean Adventurer and Akademik Sergey Vavilov • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see page 126 • A choice of cabin types, with shared or en suite facilities • Full board whilst on the ship • Optional single supplement on application

MONTHS OF DEPARTURE JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV OCEAN NOVA ●

OCEAN ADVENTURER ● ●

AKADEMIK SERGEY VAVILOV ● (TRIP CODE PON)

EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PNB

TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE Introduction PNB 119 Spitsbergen, Greenland PNE 121 Across the Top of the World PMH 122 to Spitsbergen & Iceland Classic Northwest PNW 122 Spitsbergen Explorer PNS 120 Greenland’s Northern PMY 121 Passage & Greenland Spitsbergen In Depth PND 120 Lights - Fly & Cruise Arctic Watch PME 122 NEXT STEPS Journey to the North Pole PNP 121 Wilderness Lodge Visit exodus.co.uk for more details of our trips including maps, Trip Notes and customer reviews. Or arrange your private group holiday on a date to suit you call 0203 733 4849 or email our experts on [email protected]

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NORWAY Spitsbergen In Depth

Ship Only from £6000

TRIP CODE PND LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Expedition covers more of the Svalbard Archipelago NORWAY • Greater exploration of the smaller, outlying islands Spitsbergen Explorer • Polar bear hunting sites of Phippsoya and Isbukta • 24 hour daylight enhances wildlife viewing • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see Ship Only from £5100 page 126 AT A GLANCE • A choice of cabin types, all with shared or en suite • 13 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Adventurer TRIP CODE LEISURELY PNS facilities • Maximum group size of 132, plus expedition staff • Full board whilst on the ship • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Optional single supplement on application • Full board whilst on the ship • Sail beyond the Arctic Circle to 80° north • Optional single supplement on application • Explore the remarkable Svalbard Archipelago in 24 hour MONTHS OF DEPARTURE daylight JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV MONTHS OF DEPARTURE AKADEMIK SERGEY VAVILOV ● ● JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV • Incredible wildlife viewing including seabirds, walrus, OCEAN ADVENTURER ● ● Arctic foxes and Polar bears OCEAN NOVA ●

AT A GLANCE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PNS EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PND • 11 or 12 day ship only expedition on the Akademik Sergey Vavilov or the Ocean Nova

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NORWAY, GREENLAND, ICELAND ICELAND, GREENLAND FINLAND, RUSSIA Spitsbergen, Greenland Greenland’s Northern Journey to & Iceland Lights - Fly & Cruise the North Pole

Ship Only from £6200 Ship Only from £5500 Ship Only from £22700

TRIP CODE PNE LEISURELY TRIP CODE PMY LEISURELY TRIP CODE PNP LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Wild and rugged coast of eastern Greenland • One of the most isolated regions on Earth • Circumnavigate the globe and reach 90° North - ‘the • Walrus, Polar bear, Arctic terns, kittiwakes and Glaucous • Chance to see the magical Northern Lights top of the world’ gulls • Explore Scoresbysund fjord system • Discover the remote archipelago of Franz Josef Land with • Scoresbysund, one of the largest fjord complexes • Sightings of rare blue icebergs, more commonly found in its 191 islands in the world Antarctica • Travel aboard the world’s largest and most powerful • If conditions are right, sail within 10° of the North Pole! icebreaker AT A GLANCE • Bird’s eye view from the ship’s helicopter AT A GLANCE • 10 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Nova • 13 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Adventurer • Maximum group size of 78, plus expedition staff AT A GLANCE • Maximum group size of 132, plus expedition staff • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities and • 14 day ship only expedition on the 50 Years of Victory • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities two nights hotel in Reykjavik • Maximum group size of 128, plus expedition staff • Full board whilst on the ship • Full board whilst on the ship • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities and 2 • Optional single supplement on application • Optional single supplement on application nights hotel in Helsinki • Full board whilst on the ship MONTHS OF DEPARTURE MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Optional single supplement on application JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV OCEAN ADVENTURER ● OCEAN NOVA ● MONTHS OF DEPARTURE JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PNE EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PMY 50 YEARS OF VICTORY ●

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RUSSIA CANADA, GREENLAND CANADA Across the Top Classic Northwest Arctic Watch of the World Passage & Greenland Wilderness Lodge

Ship Only from £7990 Ship Only from £10320 Ship Only from £5700

TRIP CODE PMH LEISURELY TRIP CODE PNW LEISURELY TRIP CODE PME LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Navigate the wild north eastern Siberian coastline • Sail the Arctic’s most fabled route following the footsteps • Cunningham River estuary where Beluga whales frolic in • Discover the Polar bear denning area on Wrangel Island of early Arctic explorers the shallow water • Thousand of migrating birds - Snow geese, Arctic terns, • Start to unravel the legend of Sir John Franklin’s ‘lost • Chance to photograph Polar bears in 24-hour daylight Ivory gulls and skuas expedition’ • All terrain vehicle excursion, kayaking and rafting • Huge walrus haul-outs and Chukchi villages • Discover Conningham Bay - a known hotspot for Polar included bears to feast on Beluga whales • Travel by private charter flight to and from Yellowknife AT A GLANCE • Navigate the coastline of Devon Island, the wildlife • 15 day ship only expedition on the Spirit of Enderby ‘super highway’ of the Arctic AT A GLANCE • Maximum group size of 50, plus expedition staff • 8 day land only itinerary staying at the Arctic Watch • Cabins available with shared or private facilities AT A GLANCE Wilderness Lodge • Full board whilst on the ship • 13 day ship only expedition on the RCGS Resolute • Maximum group size of 26, plus expedition staff • Optional single supplement on application • Maximum group size of 146, plus expedition staff • Accommodation in a semi-permanent tented camp with • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities en suite facilities MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Full board whilst on the ship • Full board at the Arctic Watch Wildnerness Lodge JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV • Optional single supplement on application • Longer 10 day itinerary also available ● SPIRIT OF ENDERBY (Trip code: PNQ) MONTHS OF DEPARTURE • Optional single supplement on request EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PMH JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV RCGS RESOLUTE ● MONTHS OF DEPARTURE JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

ARCTIC WATCH ● ● EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PNW WILDERNESS LODGE - PNQ (10 DAY)

ARCTIC WATCH ● ● WILDERNESS LODGE - PME (8 DAY)

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ANTARCTICA

ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA Antarctic Explorer

Ship Only from £4800

TRIP CODE PSX LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula • Experience peaceful silence in the most pristine wilderness on earth • Look out points with 360° views of the icy landscape and Chinstrap penguin colonies • Scout for Humpback and Minke whales and the cunning Leopard seal

AT A GLANCE •10 to 14 day ship only expedition on the Akademik Ioffe, Akademik Sergey Vavilov, RCGS Resolute, Ocean Adventurer, Ocean Diamond, Ocean Endeavour and World Explorer • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see page 126 • A choice of cabin types, all with shared or en suite facilities • Full board whilst on the ship • Departures on the Ocean Endeavour start/end in Buenos Aires and include flights to/from Ushuaia. (Trip code: PRC) • Optional single supplement on application

MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 2018/19 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR AKADEMIK IOFFE ● ●

AKADEMIK SERGEY ● VAVILOV

OCEAN ADVENTURER*+ ● ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRH)

RCGS RESOLUTE ● ● ● ●

OCEAN DIAMOND*+ ● ● ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRH)

WORLD EXPLORER*+ ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRH)

OCEAN ENDEAVOUR*+ ● ● ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRC) 2019/20 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR OCEAN ADVENTURER* ● ● ● ●

OCEAN DIAMOND* ● ● ●

WORLD EXPLORER* ● ● ●

OCEAN ENDEAVOUR* ● ● ● ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRC) READ MORE ON PAGE 21 AKADEMIK SERGEY VAVILOV ● ●

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Antarctic Explorer PSX 123 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake PSY 124 Epic Antarctica: PRV 125 * INCLUSIVE OF BEER/WINE AT DINNER Antarctic Circle Quest PSC 124 South Georgia & PTF 125 Falklands, South Georgia + INCLUSIVE OF GRATUITIES NEW Antarctic Peninsula: & Antarctic Circle Crossing Antarctica, Falklands PSG 124 via Buenos Aires & South Georgia Penguin Safari EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PSX

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ANTARCTICA, FALKLAND ISLANDS, ANTARCTICA, CHILE ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA ARGENTINA Antarctic Express: Antarctic Circle Quest Antarctica, Falklands Fly the Drake & South Georgia Ship Only from £6200 Ship Only from £7500 Ship Only from £10700 TRIP CODE PSC LEISURELY TRIP CODE PSY LEISURELY TRIP CODE PSG LEISURELY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Navigate the Lemaire Channel TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Perfect, short, introductory expedition to the most pristine • More time where it matters - crossing below the Antarctic • Chance to visit the remote Salisbury Plain with its vast wilderness on earth Circle at 66° 33’ S King penguin colony • Skip the Drake Passage and fly from Punta Arenas to • Huge penguin rookeries, Weddell seals and countless • Navigate near Elephant Island, where Sir Ernest King George Island seabirds Shackleton set out for South Georgia • The enchanting Antarctic Peninsula with its icebergs and • Humpback whale feeding grounds near Half Moon, • Albatross, skuas and Giant petrels wheel overhead as ice-covered mountains Aicho or King George Islands Fur seals frolic in the water AT A GLANCE • Calving glaciers crashing into icy waters AT A GLANCE • 8 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Adventurer or • 11 or 14 day ship only expedition on the Ocean AT A GLANCE World Explorer Diamond, RCGS Resolute or Ocean Endeavour • 19 or 20 day ship only expedition on the Akademik • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see Ioffe, RCGS Resolute, Ocean Adventurer, Ocean page 126 page 126 Diamond, Ocean Endeavour or World Explorer • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see • Full board whilst on the ship, including beer/wine at • Full board whilst on the ship page 126 dinner • Departures on the Ocean Endeavour start/end in • A choice of cabin types, all with shared or en suite • Optional single supplement on application Buenos Aires and include flights to/from Ushuaia (Trip facilities MONTHS OF DEPARTURE code: PRE) • Full board whilst on the ship 2018/19 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR • Optional single supplement on application • Departures on the Ocean Endeavour, start/end in OCEAN ADEVENTURER* (PRY) ● ● Buenos Aires and includes flights to/from Ushuaia (Trip MONTHS OF DEPARTURE ● code: PRD) WORLD EXPLORER* (PRY) 2018/19 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR 2019/20 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR • Optional single supplement on application ● ● OCEAN DIAMOND*+ (TRIP CODE: PRT) OCEAN ADEVENTURER ● ● ● ● RCGS RESOLUTE MONTHS OF DEPARTURE WORLD EXPLORER ● 2019/20 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR 2018/19 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR OCEAN DIAMOND* ● ● AKADEMIK IOFFE ● * INCLUSIVE OF GRATUITIES

OCEAN ENDEAVOUR* (TRIP CODE: PRE) ● WORLD EXPLORER*+ ● ● (TRIP CODE: PRU) EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PSY RCGS RESOLUTE ● OCEAN ENDEAVOUR*+ ● (TRIP CODE: PRD) + INCLUSIVE OF GRATUITIES RCGS RESOLUTE ● ● * INCLUSIVE OF BEER/WINE AT DINNER 2019/20 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR OCEAN ENDEAVOUR* ● ● EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PSC (TRIP CODE: PRD) OCEAN ADVENTURER* ●

WORLD EXPLORER* ●

AKADEMIK IOFFE ●

* INCLUSIVE OF BEER/WINE AT DINNER

+ INCLUSIVE OF GRATUITIES

EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PSG

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ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA NEW South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

Ship Only from £7300

TRIP CODE PTF LEISURELY

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS, ARGENTINA • Experience the quintessential wildlife experience of the Epic Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia “Galapagos of the Poles” & Antarctic Circle Crossing via Buenos Aires • Visit South Georgia’s King penguin rookeries – the AT A GLANCE largest in the world Ship Only from £10400 • 23 day ship only expedition on the Ocean Endeavour • Reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton • Maximum group size of 199 TRIP CODE PRV LEISURELY • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities • Experience abundant wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula: penguins, seals and whales • Full board whilst on the ship, including beer/wine at TRIP HIGHLIGHTS dinner AT A GLANCE • Magellanic, Gentoo, King and Rockhopper penguins of • Optional single supplement on application • 16 day ship only expedition on the World Explorer or the Falklands Ocean Diamond • South Georgia’s vast King penguin colonies – step onto MONTHS OF DEPARTURE 2018/19 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR • Maximum group size varies depending on the ship, see a beach with over 100,000 penguins and chicks OCEAN ENDEAVOUR* ● ● page 126 • Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66° 33’ S - a place that 2019/20 SEASON NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR • A choice of cabin types, all with en suite facilities very few have visited! OCEAN ENDEAVOUR ● • Full board whilst on the ship, including beer/wine at • Discover the enchanting Antarctic Peninsula with its

dinner icebergs and ice-covered mountains * INCLUSIVE OF GRATUITIES • Optional single supplement on application EXODUS.CO.UK/TRIP/PRV MONTHS OF DEPARTURE OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR WORLD EXPLORER ●

OCEAN DIAMOND ●

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Small Ships Make the Difference The key to really making the most of your time in Polar waters is to ensure maximum shore and zodiac time. Ships with more than 200 passengers often find their landing sites are limited, and the logistics of disembarking the ship’s complement into zodiacs can be slow. Spirit of Enderby 50 Years of Victory The Spirit of Enderby is a fully ice-strengthened expedition The largest, most sophisticated and powerful ice breaker Our small expedition ships generally vessel, built in 1984 for Polar and oceanographic research. ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, she is the first offer twice daily ‘off-ship’ activities – She has a combined bar/library and lounge area and a Arktika-class ice breaker to have a spoon-shaped bow. She dedicated lecture room. All twin share cabins have outside can break through ice up to 2.5 metres thick, allowing us both morning and afternoon – with windows or portholes. to reach the North Pole. waiting time being almost non-existent. Max capacity: 50 | Staff: 43 Max capacity: 128 | Staff: 140

Ocean Nova Ocean Adventurer Ocean Diamond Built in Denmark, the Ocean Nova delivers clean, crisp The Ocean Adventurer was built in 1976 and underwent The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht. Scandinavian styling with a reputation as an excellent ship in significant refurbishment in 2017. She has a reputation as a This outstanding ship features on board amenities such as the Polar regions. Ocean Nova’s ice-strengthened hull has well-appointed and elegant expedition ship. She offers fine a massage and wellness programme with yoga classes, enabled the ship to sail the ice-choked waters. dining and en suite cabins with exterior views. massage therapy and aromatherapy treatments. The ship Max capacity: 78 | Staff: 38 Max capacity: 132 | Staff: 87 also has a well-stocked Polar library. Max capacity: 189 | Staff: 144

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Ocean Endeavour World Explorer RSGS Resolute Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed The World Explorer is distinct and comfortable, refined Designed for comfort, RCGS Resolute is modern, well expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar and spacious. Every cabin has either a private walk-out or appointed, safe and ice-strengthened. Two separate bar regions. The ship offers a superb guest experience with a Juliet balcony for direct ocean views. There are also plenty and lounge areas feature 180-degree views with ample nautical lounge, two restaurants, sundeck, and plenty of of public areas to unwind in, including the glass-domed open seating. Other facilities include a theatre-style deck space for observation of Polar landscapes. observation lounge with full skyline views. Presentations and presentation room, gymnasium, wellness centre, hot water Max capacity: 199 | Staff: 124 discussions are facilitated in a dedicated lecture theatre. spa, sauna, steam room and salt water pool. Max capacity: 176 | Staff: 125 Max capacity: 146 | Staff: 100

We believe in small environmentally aware ships and small groups to ensure we travel responsibly. Our vessels burn Marine Gas Oil (MGO) – a clean burning fuel with a low emission factor that will remain on the Akademik Sergey Vavilov Akademik Ioffe surface and breakdown rapidly Finnish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship The Ioffe was built for the Russian Academy of Science to the was designed to travel quietly during hydro-acoustic same specifications as the Vavilov. All cabins have exterior from UV and wave action, rather research. External stabilisers and a built-in trimming system views and she has plenty of open deck space. Facilities on than settling to the ocean floor and provide exceptional stability. She has an ice-strengthened board include a bar, sauna and plunge pool, as well as a hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. library and a presentation room for wildlife talks and briefings. taking decades to breakdown. Max capacity: 92 | Staff: 63 Max capacity: 96 | Staff: 63

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We recommend that you take out insurance The Trip Notes form part of our contract with you and Whilst we ensure that all activities are operated to the as soon as your booking is confirmed. they contain the most up-to-date information about the local legal standard and that risk assessments are carried holiday, including details about the itinerary, inclusions out annually, many of our holidays do carry an element 5. Payment, cancellations and changes and exclusions. Please download and take the latest of risk. Unless stated otherwise during the booking process or in version of the Trip Notes with you on your holiday. On many of our tours, the areas are remote and events the full terms and conditions, the following applies: far less predictable than on a conventional holiday. Deposit 2. About the trip Health, safety and operational standards, particularly You will be asked to pay a deposit at the time of booking Is this trip for you? of hotels and transport, are often not up to the levels we of at least 10% per person of your selected travel We aim to provide detailed and accurate information in experience at home. We require that all the properties arrangements (minimum £150 per person or equivalent). our documentation so that clients can assess their own and transport we use comply fully with local regulations, You may also be required to pay on booking for any suitability and fitness for a specific trip. We ask that you but we do not guarantee the same standards as in your non-transferable and non-refundable items; your sales satisfy yourself prior to booking that you are able to home country. If you choose to travel on this type of consultant will advise you of this during the booking holiday, you must be prepared to accept that this is all complete the itinerary as described in the Trip Notes. All process. our trips feature Activity Level icons as guides to the type part of the experience. Final balance of itinerary and the level of challenge the trip will involve. Adverse weather conditions, political situations and a An explanation of each Activity Level can be found at host of other uncontrollable factors can mean a change We will invoice you for the remainder of the cost of your www.exodus.co.uk/activity-levels . Please let your sales in itinerary. Outdoor activities are weather dependent holiday, which must be paid prior to 56 days before consultant know during the booking process if you have to an extent and some can become dangerous in certain departure. In certain cases, we may request full payment concerns and queries about any aspects of the itinerary. conditions. If the leader feels there is any heightened more than 56 days before departure where, for example, airlines require full payment on booking. Participation level of risk involved in an activity, they may amend or We ask our clients to always abide by the authority of cancel it as they see fit. It is unlikely that an itinerary would Making changes to your trip the tour leader. There is an agreement in place between be substantially altered, but if changes are necessary, Please contact Exodus as soon possible if you wish to Exodus and our tour leaders, allowing them to exclude we will make the best possible alternative arrangements make a change to your existing booking, wish to change any client from part or all of a trip if it unfortunately which maintain the integrity of the original itinerary. We to a different tour or wish to change departure date. becomes apparent that they cannot manage particular will do everything we can to minimise the effect, but we We will always endeavour to assist with the requested elements of a trip or is likely to put either them self or cannot be held responsible for the impact of changes change, but this is subject to availability and payment other people at risk. It is, however, not a decision that is outside our control. may need to be made for non-refundable costs (for reached lightly or that is made frequently. Crime and other security risks exist in all countries and example from airlines) and other fees may also be Pre-existing medical conditions whilst travelling in a group is a safeguard, it is not a applicable. guarantee of safety. We will take all reasonable care of We ask you to let us know of any pre-existing conditions, Cancellation conditions you and expect that you will take sensible precautions illnesses, disabilities or recent surgeries which may affect You may cancel your tour at any time by providing yourself. your safety or other people’s enjoyment of the holiday. written communication from the lead booker. As we start Please email [email protected] to make to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we 3. Booking on a Flight Inclusive or Land us aware of any pre-existing medical conditions. Our will retain your deposit and will apply other cancellation Trip Notes provide information on whether a particular Only Basis charges as shown below. Please note, however, that holiday is considered to be suitable for a person with Exodus holidays can be booked on a Land Only basis for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge reduced mobility. There is no upper age limit on our or with international flights. When booking on a Flight may be higher than those shown; please ask your sales tours, but as most holidays are quite active we may ask Inclusive basis, Exodus complies with our responsibilities consultant for full details of cancellation charges at time clients over the age of 80 a number of questions about under the ATOL regime. For all packages (Flight Inclusive of booking. their health and fitness. We also require you to advise us or not) we comply with the Package Travel and Linked of any dietary requirements in advance of a tour. Travel Regulations 2018. In the event of a significant Period before Cancellation charge Accommodation change to travel plans by an airline, we are responsible scheduled departure per person as Our prices are based on twin-share accommodation for ensuring that you can complete your journeys in a date when notice percentage of total which means that if you book on your own, we will reasonable timeframe and without additional cost to of cancellation is booking price arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. yourself. Please see point 6 for more information on the received We ask you to satisfy yourself that you do not have Package Travel Regulations. More than 56 days Loss of deposit unless any conditions or preferences which may preclude you Flight costs and supplements booking (and deposit) from sharing a room, and that you speak to your sales Flight Inclusive prices include return flights from a London is transferred to a new consultant if you would like to enquire about a single airport and UK departure tax. Our Flight Inclusive trip booking within 12 months supplement. prices include a base price for the flights, however this of the date the original booking was cancelled Key information to help you prepare is always subject to availability at the time of booking Important trip documentation will be provided during the as airfares are outside of our control. Where the cost of 56 and 42 days (inclusive) 50% of the holiday cost flights is higher than this base price, a flight supplement booking process and prior to your holiday. If you have 41 and 28 days (inclusive) 60% of the holiday cost any queries or notice any inaccuracies, please contact may be applicable; your sales consultant will be able to Exodus as soon as possible. advise you if this is the case. 27 and 15 days (inclusive) 80% of the holiday cost We are able to provide basic advice to clients regarding Transfers 14 days or less (or failure 100% of the holiday cost passports and visa requirements, but you should check If you are travelling on the designated group flights, to join the holiday) with the appropriate embassy, consulate or the British return airport transfers will be included at the destination. (inclusive) Foreign and Commonwealth Office for the exact If you are travelling on non-group flights, airport transfers requirements for your chosen tour and date of travel. may be at an additional cost unless shown in your 6. Our contract with you British nationals require a full passport which is valid for documentation as a free or included transfer; please six months after the date of your scheduled return home. ask your sales consultant for transfer details during the As an Exodus customer you may have rights under the The Trip Notes for each holiday provide more detailed booking process. If you book on a Land Only basis, Package Travel and Linked Travel Regulations 2018 information on visa requirements. services start and end at the local joining point detailed where your booking amounts to a package holiday. We recommend that you contact your Medical in your documentation. These are detailed here: www.exodus.co.uk/key-rights Professional or a Travel Health Clinic for information Full terms and conditions apply to your booking and about vaccinations or specific health risks in the area 4. How to book can be found here: www.exodus.co.uk/about-exodus/ to which you are travelling. 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This link also includes information on our Privacy Policy our website. In the unlikely event that a trip does not ATOL protection and our Data Protection Commitment. reach the normal minimum, we may be forced to cancel All the flights and Flight Inclusive holidays in this brochure If we change or cancel your booking the tour; a decision will be made as early as possible are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When We plan the arrangements for your tour many months in and not later than four weeks before departure. We you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. advance and may occasionally have to make changes, reserve the right to confirm trips on numbers lower Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you most of which are minor. than the minimum indicated and occasionally we may booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. exceed the normal maximum. If at the time of booking When a major change (as outlined in the full terms and Please see our booking conditions for further information your trip is not guaranteed, we strongly recommend conditions on our website) occurs, you will have the or for more information about financial protection and that you do not make any non-refundable or non- choice of either: the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk Our ATOL changeable travel arrangements. number is 2582. a) accepting the change; or b) accepting a replacement tour from us of equivalent or 7. Your financial protection similar standard and price (at the date of the change), ATBA protection if we are able to offer you one; or We will provide you with financial protection for c) cancelling your tour, in which case you shall receive a package holidays you buy from us that do not include All holidays advertised in this brochure are operated full refund of all monies paid. travel by air by way of a bond held by ABTA. We are a by Exodus Travels Ltd. Registered number 1150160, Most of our trips are group holidays and require a member of ABTA; membership number Y0751. We are a member of the Travelopia Group of companies. certain number of participants to operate; we include obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by Registered Office: Origin One, 108 High Street, details of normal group sizes in the Trip Notes and on ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BD.

TRAVEL AWARE – STAY SAFE & HEALTHY ABROAD The Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the NHS have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad. For more on security, local laws, plus passport and visa information, see https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/ Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/

Advice can change so check regularly for updates.

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THE EXODUS TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY The Exodus Travel Insurance Policy automatically provides cover for all activities (including optional activities) undertaken as part of your Exodus trip including trekking at altitude, white water rafting at any grade, scuba diving and canyoning. Important: Many normal policies may not include, or may restrict, cover for adventure travel. Easy to arrange annual or single trip travel insurance - please call us for a quote on 0208 772 3747 or visit our website exodus.co.uk/insurance for more details. It is an essential condition of joining an Exodus holiday that you have a valid travel insurance policy, not only to cover the cost of medical treatment, but also to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. If you do not arrange your travel insurance directly with Exodus we will require confirmation that you have arranged alternative valid travel insurance in order to travel with us.

Worldwide Annual Multi-Trip European & Worldwide Single Summary of Cover: Insurance: Trip Insurance: (per person up to)

Please call us for a quote. Please call us for a quote. • Medical Expenses £10,000,000 • Any number of trips permitted within one year, • Competitive rates available for trips of varying • Personal Liability £2,000,000 including travel booked independently of durations; please call us for more information • Personal Accident £25,000 Exodus • Reduced child rates for children aged 18 years • Cancellation or Curtailment £5,000* • Special rate for couples; you are also covered or under at time of booking if travelling with if travelling independently of each other an adult insured under the scheme • Cancellation due to Delayed Departure £2,000 • Up to four children aged 18 years or less at Premiums are doubled for persons aged 66 to time of booking can go FREE and are covered • Personal Effects £2,000 74 years for independent travel e.g. school trips. • Legal Expenses £50,000 Children must be named on the policy and reside permanently with a parent who is an *Standard cover is up to a maximum holiday insured person. value of £5,000 per person. Where the cost of your holiday is over £5,000, additional • Includes winter sports cover cancellation cover is available up to a maximum This annual policy is not available to persons value of £10,000. aged 66 years and over at the time of arranging the insurance. Please note that there are a maximum number of days for any single journey.

Please note: Full details of the cover provided are shown on your policy document which will be sent to you upon receipt of payment of premium. Please read it carefully to ensure you understand the cover provided as this insurance is being offered on a Non Advised basis from a single insurer. Should you require it, a copy can be downloaded from exodus.co.uk. Certain terms, conditions, exclusions and excesses apply, in particular cover is excluded for any pre-existing medical condition from which you or any person upon whom travel depends are suffering. If in doubt please contact our medical helpline in confidence on 01702 427 237. The policy document contains a 21 day Cooling Off Period, and includes details of how to claim and who to contact in the event of a medical emergency. Details correct at time of going to print. This insurance is arranged by Campbell Irvine Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Exodus is an Appointed Representative of Campbell Irvine Ltd. Their registration numbers can be checked with the FCA’s by visiting www.fca.org.uk or by contacting them on 0800 111 6768.

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WHY EXODUS?

Since 1974, customers have Trust: Flexible: turned (and returned) to We’re one of only five Which? Want to upgrade your flights? Spend a Recommended travel providers, and week relaxing on a beach after your trip? Exodus to organise their ideal happily host over 10,000 unedited Anything is possible when you speak with holiday. We choose each of our customer reviews of our holidays online. one of our experts. adventures carefully, not only Expert: Safe: considering what you want We’ve been doing this for more than 40 We’ll meet you from the airport, years and each year our staff travel across get yousafely from place to place and from an adventure, but how our the globe to gain that first hand knowledge ensureyou have the right kit to tackle footprint in those destinations so needed to keep our adventures special. specialist activities. could potentially benefit the Value: Secure: societies that so generously share We offer the best experience at a fair price, Exodus hold an Air Traffic Organisers ensuring plenty of inclusions on all our License (ATOL no. 2582), we’re IATA their homes with us. You can find itineraries. We also detail what you are accredited and are members of ABTA, out more about what Responsible likely to spend on your trip in our literature. so you can be confident you are buying from a safe and trusted company. Tourism means to Exodus on our Leader: Responsible: website, but for now here are ten We are proud of the dedication, local knowledge and professionalism of our We always remember that we are only more reasons to book your next worldwide team of leaders. And it seems ever guests in the places we visit. We trip with us. you rate them highly too, with customer travel courteously and are always working feedback scores averaging 4.75 out of 5. to improve the positive impact of our EXODUS.CO.UK/RESPONSIBLE-TRAVEL Choice: tourism across the globe. We offer hundreds of adventures around Loved: the globe. We also offer different ways We’re delighted that 97% of our guests to travel, whether tailormade, as part of would recommend us to a friend, and that a guided group, or self-guided. So there so many of our guests travel with us again really is an adventure for everyone. and again each year. HOW TO BOOK And Remember... We are pleased to welcome back so many of our customers each year and if you have As full of holiday inspiration as this brochure is, it only scratches the surface travelled with Exodus before you are entitled of the trips Exodus offer. On our website you’ll find many more, each with a to our loyalty discount. For more information visit www.exodus.co.uk/loyalty-rewards detailed itinerary, extensive trip notes and activity level guidance. You can also delve into the finer details such as what to pack, what’s included and what you need to know before you book. And if you do wish to book, then here’s how…

When you book your second to fifth trips.

FLEXIBLE Deposits

If for any reason you change your mind or are unable to travel, you can cancel your booking up to eight weeks prior to departure and put your deposit towards any new booking made within twelve months of your original departure date.

ENQUIRIES & RESERVATIONS GOING TAILORMADE If you’d like to book a guided group adventure, or have Our Tailormade Team have spent decades arranging any questions for the team, you can contact us in the holiday experiences for Exodus travellers, and even following ways: longer exploring the globe themselves. With their advice and experience, you can create something wonderful. Call: 0203 131 5962 To get started, contact them here: Email: [email protected] Live chat online: exodus.co.uk Call: 0203 733 4849 Exodus also arrange self-guided walking and cycling tours in Europe, staying at Email: [email protected] hotels hand-picked for their traditional local Opening Hours: Request a call back: exodus.co.uk/ charm. All the arrangements have been Mon-Thu: 9am - 8pm tailormadeadventures taken care of — from detailed route notes Fri: 9am - 7pm to luggage transfers — so you can simply Sat: 9am - 4pm enjoy your holiday. For more details see Sun: Closed www.exodus.co.uk/group-types/self-guided

TO FIND OUT MORE MOREinfo ONLINE We have a range of additional specialist brochures for every type of adventurer. Our Cycling Adventures, Walking & Trekking, Family Adventures and Winter brochures delve a little deeper. You can request or download one here: exodus.co.uk/brochures You’ll find all dates and pricing information online, as well as maps and trip notes. Simply For further inspiration, ideas and insight, visit our blog or follow us on social media: follow the individual trip URL at the bottom of each trip listing to find out more. exodus.co.uk/insights

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