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4 YOUR ADVENTURE, YOUR WAY: Ways to travel Discover 6 WHAT'S NEW? 97% New trips from Europe to South America 10 ASK THE EXPERTS your world... FAQs, holiday extensions and grading guidance of our travellers would recommend 12 ONCE UPON A TIME us to their friends A journey through ancient towns and ports
Have you ever felt unfulfilled at the end of a holiday? Felt short-changed by your 16 FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD precious one or two week’s leave? It can happen even after the most exhaustive Five delicious culinary adventures research. The holidays in this brochure don’t do that. Exodus now has over forty 18 THE CALL OF AFRICA years of experience travelling in hundreds of distant backwaters. Before we sell The sheer spectacle of an African safari any holiday we spend months, even years researching and exploring a destination until we 98% 22 THIS IS MY VIETNAM are satisfied that we have discovered its heart and its soul. Celebrating the best of this beautiful country After almost half a century our clients know they can trust us. They travel with us because 24 CUBA: A DIFFERENT BEAT they know the journey will expand their horizons, often crossing that blurred line between of our travellers think we design and The Caribbean heart and soul tourism and genuine exploration. The adventures on offer here are much more than operate trips to benefit the local just a box-ticker's bucket list. Exodus’s most crucial core value is our commitment to the community and environment 28 INTO THE DEEP countries we take you to. Rather than flying in and flying out, we've spent years developing A look at the world's mightiest mammals relationships with the communities we visit. 30 THE GALAPAGOS We care about you too and welcome you to this, our newly designed edition. Beware though, Islands for all seasons if you are travelling for the first time: this could be the beginning of an addiction for which 4.7 out of 5 average trip rating 32 INDIA: NORTH VS SOUTH there is no known cure. based on the past 100 online The subcontinent's colourful differences Emma Garrick, Discovery Programme Manager customer reviews 36 ACROSS THE BORDER Multi-country adventures taking you further 38 INTO THE WILDERNESS For when you want to get away from it all 42 MAKE IT A DATE Festivals and fiestas around the globe 44 HAVING IT ALL! Fancy a new activity every day? 46 COSTA RICA: PURA VIDA! One of the world’s most biodiverse countries 49 ONE NIGHT IN: AN ECO-LODGE Sleep deep beneath the jungle canopy 50 ASIA: FOUR SEASONS From cherry blossom to volcanoes 51 ROSHAN FERNANDO'S SRI LANKA An interview with our award-winning leader 52 HOLIDAY LISTINGS Find all our discovery and wildlife adventures with essential information from page 52
Cover photograph: Holi Festival in India, AIK p103 Main photograph: Bagan in Myanmar (Burma), AOR & AON p93 4 Your Adventure, Your Way 5
Private Adventures YOUR ADVENTURE, The idea is simple: have your adventure tailored to suit you. We can offer most of our holidays as private adventures, perfect if you’d like to travel with a group of friends or family, or fellow club members. We can YOUR WAY run these trips with a minimum of just two people travelling, but the more people who travel, the less it costs per person. All you need to do is let us know We know how difficult it can be to find your perfect adventure. That’s why we offer a which trip you fancy, how many people are travelling, range of different ways to travel depending on what suits you. We’re flexible on how and when you’d like to go. and when you travel, and even who you travel with – whether that’s with like-minded And, of course, you still have all the same benefits of travellers on a group trip, or friends and family on a private tour… a guided group trip, including the all-important local A Private Audience guide and their invaluable knowledge of your destination. TONY WILSON, EXODUS TRAVELLER “Although it was a little more than the regular tiger safari trip we decided that the The Inside Story extra cost would be worth it – and we were CHRISTINE ROONEY, LEADER not disappointed,” says Exodus Private Why are our guided trips by far the Adventure customer Tony Wilson. most popular of all our holidays? It’s “We were extremely lucky having Krishna as our Exodus Guided Groups simple - with a leader, you get to see guide,” Tony says. “He was very knowledgeable about the sights, and experience the rhythms the area and all of the wildlife. He also seemed to know For those of you that are new to Exodus, guided group and culture of your destination that everyone and managed to arrange for us to switch only comes when you spend time with an expert. routes if he had heard a tiger had been spotted." trips are our most popular type of holiday. Guided “Good footwear, sunscreen and a sense of It’s this freedom to redraw the map, and go ‘off-piste’ to exploration, with a small group of like-minded travellers humour.” For Exodus leader Christine Rooney, the make the most out of your time away that gives our private is how we began, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years hills and bays of the sublime Amalfi Coast don’t ask adventures the edge. That and the chance to enjoy more now. Our groups are normally between 8-16 people. This for much. It’s why this former language teacher quality time with your travelling companions. means our trips aren’t disruptive to the places we visit, made the ultimate show of solidarity: quitting her “I think my personal highlight was when Krishna heard and having a smaller number of guests creates a good job and relocating here to became one of our most that a tiger had been spotted in a less-busy area of our group dynamic too. You’ll get to know a range of people popular local experts. zone. He and our driver decided to take a look. As we drove “I took an Exodus holiday and was so inspired around a corner, the tiger was lying right in the middle of who come from different backgrounds but have a shared by our leader I decided to become one myself,” the track resting. Then we saw an elephant being washed. interest in travel. It also works out better value for money Christine says. As we weren’t with a large group, the mahout let us get – no enforced premiums for single travellers - as costs of closer to the elephant." the trip are spread across the group. “Our private tour meant that we had a guide all to ourselves, whose main job was to look after just the two of And with a local expert on every adventure, you’ll us instead of the interests of a whole group. If the chance experience the true nature of your chosen destination. arises to do something not previously planned, it is a lot Our passionate and knowledgeable guides are famous easier on a private tour. Before we started, we had decided for going the extra mile to make sure your holiday is that we would be happy to see everything and spotting a the best it can possibly be! tiger would be an added bonus. By the end, we had seen Now leading tours of this stunning southern ten tigers, including a mother and four cubs! We also saw Italian coast, Christine epitomises what we do best: a leopard, a sloth bear, a jungle cat, wild boar and many sharing our enthusiasm of the world around us different birds and butterflies.” with our fellow travellers. “You will never forget your first sighting of the coastline here,” she says. “It takes your breath away and touches your soul.” For the past ten years, Christine has been Flexibility tracing streams through lemon groves, exploring There’s a world of life-changing experiences out Pompeii, stopping for lunch overlooking the there – and our trips are hand-crafted to showcase glistening Gulf of Naples. “But it’s the warmth of the people that gives us the best, wherever you’re headed. But what a real insight into authentic Italian village life.” happens if you want to take a detour? Linger a while longer? An experience you can only get when you’re in Sometimes, going from A to B, via C really is the only way to the safe hands of an Exodus local expert. travel. So why not indulge the explorer within, and tailor-make a tour that fits you perfectly. exodustravels.com/guidedgroups On many group trips you can add flexibility before or after your holiday, but on a private adventure almost every element can be tailored to suit your requirements. Our holidays come with Around half of our customers flexibility built in. We can sort flight and hotel upgrades, extra travel solo, booking onto nights, regional departures, beach extensions, stop overs and more. small group trips with a Adventures come in all shapes and sizes - so speak to one of our mixture of couples, other solo travellers and groups sales experts about flexible travel options and let's make it personal. of friends. It’s a great way to meet To find out more, or to arrange your own private adventure on a like-minded people who share the same date to suit you, please ask your travel agent. passion for travel. And on Exodus guided groups you’ll never have to pay more exodustravels.com/privateadventures because you’re booking by yourself.
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What’s New? EUROPE
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BEST FOR ANCIENT HISTORY BEST FOR 20TH CENTURY HISTORY BEST FOR LONG SUMMER EVENINGS In Greece, ancient history is never far Poland has disappeared from the map of As the days become longer and brighter, from the surface. Indeed, on this trip we Europe many times over the centuries, a the towns and cities of southern witness it erupting from the land itself, in casualty of the battle line between East Scandinavia positively spring to life. a dazzling procession of temples, once- and West. But it has emerged as a newly Swedish summers are characterised by mighty cities as well as beautiful coastline. confident and welcoming nation, sure of those long ‘white nights’, where festivals We’ll visit the Temple of Apollo at Corinth, its place in the world. We’ll visit the grand punctuate the summer months, and the vast, spectacularly situated citadel of capital of Warsaw, the cultural heart of seemingly everyone heads out into the Palamidi, and the mysterious Neolithic city Krakow, its 14th century Wawel Castle sunshine. The streets of Bergen, Oslo of Mycenae - one of the major centres rising above the Old Town - and the gritty and Stockholm come alive with street of Greek civilisation. We'll call in at port city of Gdansk, where the Velvet cafes, farmers markets and entertainers captivating Delphi- sight of the omphalos Revolution of 1989 started. We’ll pay a and the weather can be surprisingly and considered 'navel of the world' where, visit to the sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau warm. Away from the cities, the fjords in Greek mythology, the oracle of Apollo concentration camp, and take in the and mountains become a playground for spoke. En route we'll explore the beautiful beauty of the Tatra Mountains, in the walkers and adventure seekers. A week in villages of Menthoni and Koroni. delightful spa town of Zakopane. this beautiful region of northern Europe promises to recharge, rejuvenate and Highlights of Ancient Greece Discover Poland reawaken your senses. exodustravels.com/trip/AGM exodustravels.com/trip/AWP Scandanavia In Summer
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BEST FOR UNESCO BUILDINGS BEST FOR STEPPING BACK IN TIME BEST FOR EMERGING DESTINATIONS Unjustly, in our opinion, central Spain This trip is for anyone who wants to Monasteries, caves and pristine nature doesn’t receive nearly the same attention step back in time and experience one reserves reveal Serbia to be a land as 1 Portugal as its beach-fringed coasts. Prepare to of Europe’s most beautifully wild and surprising as it is welcoming. You’ll visit NEW discover your new favourite Spain. It’s fascinating countries. Highlights include the fascinating laid-back riverside city BEST FOR WINE & PORT alive, vibrant and thrilling in the towns Bucharest (considered the Paris of the of Novi Sad, the mediaeval Ravanica We’re constantly amazed at our of Toledo, Salamanca and Segovia - it East), the famous painted monasteries Monastery and the therapeutic spas Europe’s westernmost mainland is also one of its most storied: from the 13th For more whispers ancient tales to you in the in Bucovina, visiting fairy tale villages of Vrnjacka Banja for a restorative century Age of Discovery, when Portuguese explorers set out to trade with the new trips ... home continent’s capacity to mediaeval villages of Pedraza and Avila. It and fortified churches in Transylvania, dip, before travelling to the Zupa wine world, to the passion of the traditional Fado singers of the Alfama, it’s a land not look out for the welcomes you to its UNESCO-preserved exploring the Vaser Valley by steam train region to enjoy the country’s other afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve. The scholarly towns of Evora and Coimbra, flag from p52. Baroque cathedrals, monasteries and visiting the famous Bran Castle, home restorative waters - Serbia’s winemaking surprise and delight. Perhaps that’s the ebullient capital of Lisbon with its new Culture and Technology Museum a and world-class vineyards and tapas of Dracula. Romania is steeped in culture skills might surprise you. But, then, you must see, and the riotous Latin-tinged nightlife of Porto - in their own way they restaurants. So give the coast a miss and and tradition and shouldn’t be missed! could say the same about this quietly why we’re so excited about our all reveal a little of this once-mighty kingdom’s tale. It’s far more laid-back these head to the heart of this beguiling country. charming country itself. days: not least along the banks of the languorous banks of the River Douro, Highlights of Romania clutch of new European trips. Portugal’s wine and Port-producing heartland, where vineyards cling to the side Highlights of Central Spain Serbia- Gem of the Balkans exodustravels.com/trip/AWB of impossibly steep valleys. These seven are just for starters... exodustravels.com/trip/ASE exodustravels.com/trip/ADJ Portugal Explorer
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What’s New? FURTHER AFIELD
There’s a whole world out there, waiting to be discovered. This season, we’ve made it easier for you to experience more, learn more and witness more on these new adventures to the furthest corners of the globe. 3 Georgia, Armenia 4 Russia 5 Sri Lanka & Iran & India BEST FOR THE UNEXPECTED BEST FOR EXQUISITE ARCHITECTURE Journey to the edge of Asia as we BEST FOR TEMPLES & HIGHLANDS Come with us on an epic journey across explore Russia’s lesser known, but Highland tea plantations, historic towns Georgia, Armenia and Iran - discover quietly impressive cities. Yekaterinburg, and sweeping beaches – Sri Lanka and three distinctive cultures, UNESCO Russia’s fourth largest metropolis, will be Southern India offer a glittering array of churches, glittering mosques and warm, forever associated with the night of 17th attractions, both natural and man-made. welcoming people. Untouched nature, July 1918, when the Tsar of Russia and India is a land shaped by centuries of ancient mausoleums and exotic bazaars: his family were executed in the forest worship. In Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu’s life at Europe’s edge is as fascinating as that encircles the city. We’ll visit Kazan, most colourful and vibrant cities, we have it is contradictory. Prepare to be amazed Russia's Tartar capital - once heart of the opportunity to marvel at the graceful as we cross the border from Christian the Mongol Empire, and the capital of and intricately carved Sri Meenakshi Armenia to Muslim Iran where the the Republic of Tatarstan. A real cultural Temple. Probably Sri Lanka’s best-known language, the landscape, the people and melting pot, it’s home to the glittering sight is the rocky bulk of Sigiriya, with its the politics experience an abrupt changing Kazan Kremlin, a fortified city within cliff-like walls towering over the landscape of gears. In Iran the Blue Mosque of Tabriz a city, as well as museums and sacred of the central provinces. Climb the is a real highlight, but Tehran is a cultural sites. We’ll also visit the once closed city impressive fortress, visit the royal city of powerhouse, with unrivalled collections of Gorky – now Nizhny Novgorod, a city Kandy and discover the traditional spice and artefacts in its world-class museums. of museums, churches and monuments gardens of this fertile country. lining the Volga river. Tblisi to Isfahan Best of Sri Lanka & Southern India Russia- Last Journey of the Tsars exodustravels.com/trip/AXO exodustravels.com/trip/AKI exodustravels.com/trip/ARA 1 Malaysia
BEST FOR NATIONAL PARKS AND BEACHES If Malaysia were to be summarised in one word it would be diversity. The forests of Borneo are teeming with diverse wildlife from Orang-utans to Pygmy elephants, whilst the peninsula's cities seamlessly blend the colonial charm of Malacca and Penang with Kuala Lumpur's modern vibrancy. Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures create a melting pot of food, beliefs and traditions and the beaches of Langkawi can rightly boast being some of the best in Asia – think crystal clear waters, pristine beaches against a backdrop of lush jungle – paradise! Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula
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BEST FOR ESSENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS BEST FOR COAST & WILDLIFE BEST FOR REEF & RAINFOREST Lima’s colonial architecture reveals just Isla de La Plata is widely known as Embark on a sailing adventure around how chequered this landlocked country’s mainland Ecuador's ‘little Galapagos’. the Whitsunday islands, with a full day’s 2 Uzbekistan history has been - the Basilica Cathedral This stretch of coastline harbours many exploration of the Great Barrier Reef - NEW and UNESCO-protected Old Town offer of the same wildlife species found snorkelling over the greatest underwater BEST FOR A GLIMPSE OF THE SILK ROAD an atmospheric journey through five in the Galapagos, but without the show on Earth. Enjoy a day trip with centuries of Peru’s culture. But perhaps crowds. In season the warm coastal Kuranda Scenic Railway and Rainforest Registan Square was once the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand - the beating For more it’s another 15th century city that will waters become a breeding ground for Cableway, with a full day at Daintree and heart of the fabled Silk Road. And its power hasn’t diminished in the succeeding new trips ... linger longest in the memory - the Humpback whales with their impressive Cape Tribulation National Parks - remote half a millenia. Taking a week-long expedition to Uzbekistan is like stepping into look out for the magnificent Machu Picchu set against its breaching behaviour. Further inland, headlands which beautifully combine the pages of a history book: or is it a book of fables? Myth and legend have a habit flag from p52. Andean backdrop of sugar-loaf mountains, the Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve is a rainforest, beaches and glistening corals. of fusing with the true and the tangible here. But, from the 2,000-year old streets cloaked in dense forests. We’ll explore biodiversity hotspot, with its vast bird The Atherton tablelands’ landscape of Bukhara to a night spent in a traditional yurt, we’ll learn the true story of a the Andean highlands, where the Sacred count and some 20 different species features rainforest, wetlands and savannah, land dearly loved by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Marco Polo. Valley’s ancient temples, fertile farmland of hummingbird. That just leaves the home to tree kangaroos and wallabies for a A Week in Uzbekistan and Spanish colonial villages reveal a land famous Sacha Lodge in the heart of the real Australian encounter. that feels as closely connected to its Incan Amazon, where days are spent paddling exodustravels.com/trip/AXH Australia's Reef & Rainforest traditions as it ever has. in dug-out canoes looking for wildlife and soaking up the rainforest ambience. exodustravels.com/trip/WLA A Taste of Peru Coastal Ecuador & Amazon exodustravels.com/trip/APP exodustravels.com/trip/WUE
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ASK THE EXPERTS 10 >> Your Adventure Your Way
Everyone at Exodus HQ is passionate about travel and adventure. Between us, we've visited more than 131 countries and have expertise in everything from leading tours to archaeology and mountain Extend your trip... rescue. Put simply, we have the hands-on experience and knowledge to answer any questions you may If the end of your holiday comes too soon, we’ve made have and can help you when you need it. Here, we answer some of your questions... it easy to bolt on a blissful bit of extra time. Below is a selection of our favourite holiday extensions... I’m looking at booking I love delving into local my first ever solo group culture and discovering adventure. I’m a little hidden gems. Are your nervous. What can I expect? leaders able to share a sense
David Richardson, Web Sales Team of what the destination is Leader says... really like? You may be a solo traveller, but trust us, you’re not alone. Many of our Emma Garrick, Discovery Programme holidays are booked by solo travellers Manager says... Maldives Iguazu Falls – in fact nearly 50% of our trips are made up of Absolutely. Most of our leaders After any Sri Lanka trip, you could end The magnificent falls of Iguazu make for customers booking solo. Whatever trip you decide are local to the country that you’ll your holiday on a very relaxed note on a final, dramatic finale to our Patagonia upon, there’s always an inclusive atmosphere, with be visiting and have expert local a beautiful coral island resort set adrift Highlights tour - or you could choose to all activities taking place as a group, and meals knowledge that you just couldn’t get from a in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is the explore more of Argentina by visiting the guide book. We have experts who are naturalists, ultimate in relaxation. Stay a night or two, contrasting landscapes of the country's are often taken together too – the perfect time to historians, geologists, bird watchers and even chefs! or as long as you want to stop the world. northwest Salta region, with its stunning Grading Guidance share stories with other fellow travel enthusiasts. We match leaders’ skills and background to the trip rainbow mountains. Guided group travel is a great way to get to know to ensure you are led by the best, and most relevant At Exodus, we make it easy new people and make lifelong friends - we know person. On wildlife holidays our guides have a deep to choose your next trip and many groups who still travel together decades understanding of animal behaviour, and on food- after they shared their first trip. Our travellers based holidays, they know where the best meals help best match your level mostly come from the UK, but also Europe, North can be found! Where possible they’ll positively What kind of accommodation America and Australia, so you get a great mix of encourage local interaction – maybe stopping for of experience, fitness and people to enjoy your trip with. And you never have tea with a local family, or calling in at a volunteer- can I expect when I travel stamina. This is your holiday to pay a single supplement just because you’re run animal sanctuary. Our leaders are ambassadors with Exodus? after all - we want you to travelling solo. We match you into a twin share for their country and are immensely proud to show Easter Island Angkor Wat room with someone of the same sex. it off at its best. Vicky Boughton, Wildlife Programme enjoy it... Manager says... After you've marvelled at Chile, travel Extend any trip to Vietnam with a four day We know that where you stay on your some 4,000 km west to Easter Island for extension that takes in the 9th century We use the same grading and activity dial across the holiday is an integral part of your trip. a close encounter with its fabled Moai wonder of Angkor. This sprawling complex entire range of trips we offer, so it’s straightforward statues. The mystery of hundreds of of temples is one of the world's great That’s why, wherever possible, we for you to compare two seemingly very different enigmatic faces carved into rock on this monuments. use small family-run hotels and guest houses in experiences. Here are some tips to bear in mind tiny volcanic island will leave you in silent keeping with local surroundings, selected for their before you make your choice: contemplation. Our grading system always refers to the amount of character and location. We offer you the chance to physical activity on a trip - whether that’sActivity experience as much local life as possible because Level 1: Leisurely (relaxing and suitable for most we know this will only serve to enhance your travel travellers), or Activity Level 5: Challenging (a good experience – accommodation is no different. Lots level of fitness is crucial, as the environment may be of our trips let you stay in unique lodgings; from more remote and challenging). being welcomed into a ‘Casas Particulares’ where Grading does not refer to any accommodation nights you’ll spend the night with a local Cuban family that are perhaps a little out of the ordinary, such as wild (see p29), to camping in traditional Bedouin tents, camping, or an overnight journey on a sleeper train. staying on board a Keralan houseboat or sleeping Action-packed and busy days can be a feature in a rainforest jungle lodge. Staying with local Amazon Rainforest Cuba of any trip, at any grading level. Early mornings people is often one of the highlights of a trip, and Explore the forests, lakes and rivers of the Cuba’s beaches are among the best in for game drives on wildlife trips are the norm, for will be something to remember forever. mighty Amazon on this extension to the the Caribbean. Extend your time here to example. This is when the best sightings take place - world's largest rainforest. You’ll spend enjoy the idyllic island of Cayo Levisa. Stay a crucial part of any wildlife trip. There are generally three nights at a lodge in the biodiverse- in a beach cabin and wake up each day several early starts on our trips, even if they are In addition to the details in rich Tambopata Reserve, travelling by to a beautiful stretch of golden sands and graded leisurely or leisurely/moderate so you can this brochure, detailed Trip motorised canoes to explore the deep, inviting turquoise waters. make the most of the day. Notes can be downloaded dense jungle. If in doubt, you can always take a look online, at from each trip page on the our comprehensive trip notes. There, you’ll also find Exodus website. They contain a detailed day-to-day itinerary, showing you how useful information about the itinerary, joining each day will unfold. the tour or group, visas and vaccinations, We’ve also extensions in India, Ethiopia, Rwanda and many other And, of course, we’re here to talk through any accommodation, food, weather and more. questions you might have. destinations. Speak to our expert sales advisors to see how we can Perfect for delving right in! exodustravels.com/activity-levels help you squeeze a little more adventure out of your next trip.
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Have you ever fancied a bit of time travel? These routes are guaranteed to transport you back to some of the world's oldest continually inhabited settlements. Where dusty pathways lead to imposing citadels and mysterious ruins. Where aromatic dishes are served up from recipes handed down through generations. Places where ancient history has never felt more tangibly alive…
BEST FOR EXOTIC ARCHITECTURE 01 Persian Beauty Unveiled For the culturally inquisitive, Iran offers a feast of ancient sites, a rich culture, and very hospitable people.“I’d wanted to visit Iran for a long time, and it didn’t disappoint,” says Exodus Product Manager Tom Harari of our Journey to Persia trip. Centred on what is now Iran, at its height the Persian Empire stretched from eastern Europe, across Asia, and into North Africa. What remains are the dazzling mosques and madrasses (educational institutes), the grand main squares and the palaces. “It’s an incredibly rich culture - the style of architecture can trace its roots back over 3,000 years, and includes some of the most majestic structures the world has ever seen” Tom says. "The highlight has to be the main square, in Isfahan. That’s by far the most incredible man-made sight I’ve been to anywhere in the world,” he says of the UNESCO preserved, 400 year old city square. It would be hard for anything to match this wonder, but Tom found it: “The hospitality and warmth of the Iranian people surpasses anything I’ve come across on my travels, a real highlight was sampling a home-made meal inside one of the cave dwellings in Maymand,” he says. “There’s an openness here,” he says, “to talk and to share stories of what it’s like to live here, and a desire to rejoin the world. Golnaz, our leader, was fantastic, her knowledge was phenomenal. The history of Iran spans three thousand years, with different periods, different dynasties - and she knew everything!” So why Iran? What is it about the country that makes it such a thrilling prospect to visit? “Its history is omnipresent - Persepolis, the Silk Road, Alexander the Great - the country opens up like chapters,” Tom says, “each of them more dazzling, and more beautiful than the last.” Journey to Persia
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BEST FOR HISTORY BEST FOR UNESCO ARCHAEOLOGY 02 Cambodia 07 Hidden Treasures of Sicily A country with a gripping history, Cambodia is home "The trip was a wonderful introduction to Sicily’s rich and to one of the seven great wonders of the world: varied history and also offered the opportunity to experience its the awe-inspiring Angkor temple complex, a richly unique natural beauty," says Exodus Aviation Manager, Nicholas sculptured sprawl of ancient architecture that’s been Errington. "The Baroque period was showcased in the impressive partly reclaimed by nature. Koh Kong’s cool jungle architecture found in Ortygia (Siracusa), Noto and Ragusa Ibla." waterfalls and magnificent mangroves are a relaxing Each town has its own character but the mix of architectural styles makes for an treat, while using a social enterprise to explore rural object lesson in harmonious urban design. Drama is always present in Sicily - these Battambang on bike, we delve into local life, visiting beautiful towns owe their existence to the devastating earthquake of 1693 which small businesses making rice paper, dried banana and led to their complete re-building. other produce. You’ll also get to taste the region’s Sicily has been invaded and occupied numerous times during its history, each famous fish soup. It’s tangy, tasty, and you’ll wish you civilisation leaving their mark today. But for Nicholas, the most impressive could bring some back home. At the very least, you monuments are those left by the Ancient Greeks. "Agrigento offers some of the can ask for the recipe! best examples of Greek temple architecture to be found today – the scale of the Our highlight: Recent history doesn't get more temples nearly as impressive as they must have been at the time of construction moving than the 'Killing Fields' of the Khmer when they were visible many miles out to sea. The temple complex at Selinunte Rouge, in the Cambodian Civil War. is also extraordinary with its location adjacent to the coast, while the site of the Cambodia Adventure Greek theatre at Segesta is simply magnificent." Ultimately, it's the opulence and sheer beauty of the island's religious spaces that exodustravels.com/trip/AOA linger longest in the memory: "The iconic ecclesiastical art at Monreale, Palermo and Cefalu is breathtaking," Nicholas says. "The detail, opulence and beauty of the biblical figures and scenes found in these cathedrals are some of the best examples of mediaeval mosaic work found anywhere in the world." Treasures of Sicily BEST FOR TEMPLES & TRADITIONS BEST FOR MAYAN CULTURE exodustravels.com/trip/ADZ 03 Myanmar (Burma) 04 Mexico, Belize & Guatemala Alluring and rewarding, Myanmar, also known Mayan ruins, rituals and customs are peppered as Burma, possesses some of the most iconic across the region – totems of their compelling, architecture in Southeast Asia. As well as its mysterious empire. Colourful colonial cities like elegantly glitzy temples, dive deeper and you'll Antigua, filled with nearly-there ruins and searing find colourful markets, artisans making exquisite volcano views, contrast with the humid forests and lacquerware, pavement tea shops and steaming jewel blue waterfalls of Chiapas, home to some of bowls of mohinga (fish rice noodles) to keep the finest preserved Mayan buildings hidden away your energy levels topped up. When you need in its low hills. With pyramids, palaces and temples some time out, stroll through Sagaing's peaceful within walking distance of the lapping Caribbean pathways, caves and shrines: it's a meditation sea, it's easy to be hypnotised by this region's hideaway for monks and nuns, and you'll soon mesmerising beauty and timeless magic. come to see why, especially in serene Bagan. Our highlight: Up at Uxmal's elaborately carved Our highlight: The glittering Shwedagon Pagoda is façades, there are remnants of a ball court used in 2,500 years old and said to contain eight hairs of ritual games that occasionally ended in sacrifice. the Buddha, as well as 5,500 diamonds. It's a feat La Ruta Maya of architecture, and humbling to visit. exodustravels.com/trip/AUR Discover Myanmar (Burma)
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BEST FOR VARIETY BEST FOR DESERTSCAPES 05 Sri Lanka 06 Jordan The sheer scope of Sri Lanka's landscape is as A country of sandscapes and stories, it's not remarkable as it is varied: vivid green buzzing difficult to hunt out Jordan's hidden treasures. rainforests rub up next to expansive river routes, A short hop east of capital Amman are the cloud-nudging mountain peaks aside rolling austere-looking desert castles, a loop of epic rural national parks and temptingly lazy beaches. From retreats. Beyond, Petra's world famous Al Khazneh the trilling bird life that soundtracks your bike is an architectural wonder amongst the city's ride through Giritale's sleepy country villages, to pink-tinged tombs and temples: all hand-carved Kitulgala's fragrant tea factory, and the tended sandstone cliff faces and huge open skies. After a spice and herb gardens of Matale, Sri Lanka is an night spent in the Wadi Rum desert sleeping like unforgettable sensory overload. a Bedouin, easily avoid real life for an extra day by Our highlight: Polonnaruwa - this ancient religious having a float in the salt-heavy Dead Sea. centre is an 800-year old, remarkably well preserved Our highlight: Jerash's amphitheatre is one of gem. It's UNESCO protected, and also home to the greatest sites in the country: pillars that inquisitive Torque monkeys. reverberate with Roman history. Discover Sri Lanka Hidden Treasures of Jordan
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For full holiday listings see from p52 16 For the Love Of Food 17 LOVE FOOD Why not try... THAILAND FOR T HE 1 GOOD FOR STREET FOOD Thailand isn't called 'Land of Smiles' for nothing – the country's laid-back, gentle and friendly temperament is everywhere to see, and, trust us, LOVE OF the food's likely to put a smile on your face too. Bangkok's bustling streets are lined with sizzling street food, thirst-quenching fruit shakes and bars serving up crisp Singha (Thailand's beer of choice). In picturesque Chiang Mai, nestled in the rolling northern valleys, you'll find aromatic curries and herb-covered meats inspired by its jungle location. Fancy a go yourself? A Thai chef will teach you the FOOD intricacies of your own 'gaeng keow wan gai' green For some, food is just fuel - for us, coconut curry. Seriously good. it’s central to how we appreciate Classic Thailand a culture - the sense of place of the exodustravels.com/trip/AOE destinations we love. The quickest SOUTH KOREA 2 GOOD FOR TRADITIONAL RECIPES route to the heart and soul of a No longer overshadowed by nearby Japan, South Korea's coming into its own: staggering landscapes country? Through its cooking... rub up next to neon-bright cities, with some of the world's tastiest cuisine to try out. Stroll around Seoul's artisanal Insadong neighbourhood for trusty teahouses, and in the picturesque culinary hub of Gangneung – where all the food is produced naturally and according to centuries-old recipes SICILY – learn to make your own bibimbap, a fragrant, GOOD FOR CULINARY & CULTURAL HISTORY herby combination of rice, vegetables and meat. “In Italy you’ll find genuine regional cooking that At Haeinsa Temple, dig into a healthy Buddhist has strong links to the land and sea,” says Product vegetarian dinner, meet the monks, and partake Manager Marta Marinelli. “And nowhere is that in one of their spiritually nourishing ceremonies. more concentrated and celebrated than in Sicily.” Unforgettable. “Food doesn’t get any fresher than this as lots Discover South Korea is grown locally in the fertile soil! I love simple but exodustravels.com/trip/AOD honest flavours and this is what you get in pretty much every meal here. Sicily also boasts some of the best seafood in Italy!” The island’s complex, colourful social history has helped shape NORTHERN INDIA a cuisine that both nods to its mainland neighbour, and carves out 3 GOOD FOR COMPLEX FLAVOURS its own parallel culinary traditions. An island at the crossroads of A compelling country of contrast, India's food the Mediterranean trade routes, Sicily's been well placed to soak traditions change from region to region, but it's in up and put its own particular spin on cuisines from around the rim the north where you'll get to experience the most of the African, European and Middle Eastern landmasses. fully-realised and varied Indian cuisine for yourself. “Palermo is a real highlight,” Marta says, of our special guided Delve into authentic Kashmiri fare at a family-run foodie tour through the historic centre of this fascinating city. restaurant in gloriously crazy Delhi, learn about Smitten with streetfood, a stroll through Palermo is akin to a tasty age-old Mughlai cooking at a demonstration saunter down one huge al fresco buffet table. in ancient Agra (home to the iconic Taj Mahal), and “Carts and kiosks, colourful markets and local bakeries- we experience mouthwateringly spicy Rajasthani grub sample them all,” Marta says, reeling off a list of personal – think spicy curries and potato dishes. highlights that read like a shopping list for the world’s best picnic: Northern India Food Adventure - Premium arancini (fried rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese), exodustravels.com/trip/AKC panelle (fried chick pea pancake), and sfincione (Palermo's traditional pizza) ‐ "All absolutely delicious." Up in Trapani, learn about the region's unique Arab fusion PIEDMONT & PARMA with a cookery class and history lesson, hopping down to nearby 4 GOOD FOR GOURMET NEW Marsala for a delicious fortified wine-tasting at one of its famous If food is your thing, this part of Italy is surely local wineries. already high on your hit list. We’ll explore just what But no trip to Sicily is complete without seafood. So a trip to makes this region such a delicious draw, by way of the fishing port of Sciacca is a real highlight. “If we’re lucky, we the vineyards of Barolo, a rummage in the forests might have the opportunity to catch some of the fishing boats for the elusive nectar of truffles, a gourmet tasting returning to the port, a real spectacle of local traditions worth of Parma ham and a behind-the-scenes tour of the seeing,” says Marta. Parmigiano Reggiano dairy. Sicily Food Adventure Piedmont & Parma Food Adventure
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THE CALL OF AFRICA
For Exodus customer Sue Miller, a lifelong love affair began on her first Exodus trip to Kenya. It's entirely possible it could happen to you too. Prepare to be seduced. Your Words
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ESSENTIAL SAFARIS: WHY NOT TRY...
BEST FOR GORILLAS BEST FOR WALKING BEST FOR WILD CAMPING Close Encounter Luxury Bush Wildlife and Plains game abounds in the Camp Wilderness rolling savannah of the Masai A sunny haven of oxbow lagoons, A journey into the wilds of Mara and never far away lay the buzzing vegetation and exclusive Botswana, one of Africa’s most predators; cheetah, lion, leopard luxury bush camps await blessed countries. Glide along the and hyena. This classic overland discovery in South Luangwa. Take Okavango Delta in a traditional expedition gets you to the heart in wildlife at eye-level on this dug-out canoe, experience sunset of three countries and includes walking safari of Zambia's finest at the eerily silent Makgadikgadi a precious encounter with national park. Pans and try wild camping in Rwanda’s Mountain gorillas. South Luangwa Walking Safari some of the country’s best Gorillas & Masai Mara national parks. exodustravels.com/trip/WZH exodustravels.com/trip/WYU Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana exodustravels.com/trip/WZT
BEST FOR REMOTE LANDSCAPES BEST FOR OPEN SAVANNAH BEST FOR DIVERSITY Deep into the desert Serengeti Safari Natural Wonders "When I first went on safari in When curated by people with real passion and hiding place by their protective mother. One of the least populated areas Lake Manyara’s colourful Encounter Chobe’s huge elephant 2009, I wasn’t convinced that this expertise, African safaris provide far more than the "Seeing an abundance My first sighting of a leopard was not until on Earth, where desert elephants, ornithological roll call of over herds, criss-cross the Delta’s opportunity to see animals in the wild - they offer the my third safari but seeing this magnificent lions and Black rhinos eke out 400 recorded species will delight channels, search for rhinos and was the sort of holiday I’d like. an existence. Days are filled with birdwatchers year-round, whilst leopards in Matobo and spot wild A once in a lifetime experience, chance to experience a completely different world, of majestic African creature out in the open was well worth Namibia’s stark beauty, nights the Serengeti’s resident lions, dogs in Hwange. All amongst a then. No more. It’s safe to say where the excitement of the unknown combines waiting for. The more you go, the more you are spent under a blanket of stars cheetahs and leopards make for backdrop of precariously perched they’ve become a significant and with the warm hospitality and friendship offered by wildlife in its own see, and as time has gone by I have taken great with the sound of the bush for an adrenaline-pumping safari rocks, languid deltas and the cherished part of my life - and what’s become my extended Kenyan family! delight in spotting a wide variety of East African company. across open savannah. thundering Victoria Falls. this particular experience is something I've done I have so many happy memories, but top of habitat, having the birds, a striped hyena, families of mongoose, Namibia 4WD Desert Safari Classic Tanzania Safari Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari seven times. And counting. the list has to be celebrating my birthday whilst Wild dogs, clouds of brightly coloured exodustravels.com/trip/WZP exodustravels.com/trip/WYB exodustravels.com/trip/WZA Seeing an abundance of majestic African wildlife in Africa. The day began with hot chocolate and butterflies and heavily scented blossom trees. in its own habitat, having the privilege to observe cakes delivered to my tent before setting off privilege to observe these An experience not to be missed is the hot these beautiful and endangered creatures at on a fabulous early morning game drive with a air balloon flight at dawn over the Maasai close quarters - that first safari was a magical champagne picnic under an acacia tree on the beautiful creatures at Mara. This optional extra enables you to watch introduction. I’d never dreamt that I would see Mara. During the afternoon game drive we saw the balloons being inflated and then clamber elephants, lions, giraffes and cheetahs in the wild, Malaika, the famous cheetah who starred in the close quarters - that first aboard to drift across the plains above herds of but after my first game drive I was completely BBC series, ’The Hunt’, resting and playing with elephants, a lonely hippo wallowing in a mud spellbound. her cubs in the sunshine. The evening was spent safari was a magical bath, hyenas and lions stalking their prey. Gazing at a pride of lions for the first time, around the campfire dancing and jumping with Since discovering Exodus, I’ve been fortunate to watching a baby elephant walking underneath its the Maasai people. It was truly a day to remember introduction..." travel with them to destinations all over the world mother while still learning to control its trunk - forever. - quietly observing elephants at midnight at the they were two of my abiding memories from my Then again, each game drive brings new floodlit waterhole in Etosha National Park; washing first safari. And I will never forget seeing my first memories and is just as thrilling as the first. The an elephant in the stream in Bandhavgarh National cheetah, pink-faced from a recent feast, resting exciting thing is that in nature the unexpected is a Park and camping on the rim of a volcano in the Where else in the world? out in the open under a flat-topped acacia tree, given. Sightings are not guaranteed, although the Galapagos. But the happiest and most memorable Land of the Tiger: Disdover India's 'Kipling Country' (WIW, p104) completely oblivious to its astounded audience. chances are greatly improved by the experienced days of my life have been in Kenya." ● - Sue Miller. • Wild Sri Lanka: Encounters with whales, leopards, elephants I was also extremely fortunate to witness the and knowledgeable guides, and nothing beats the and birds (WIY, p109) • Land of the Jaguar: Boat safari’s in search wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the thrill of the chase. On my last safari I was incredibly Classic Kenya 4WD Safari of Brazil’s largest predator (WAI, p123) • Mozambique Marine migration and running the gauntlet of the submerged lucky to see a pride of lions climbing a tree and exodustravels.com/trip/WYM Adventure: Whale sharks and Manta rays on this thrilling ocean crocodiles waiting to pounce. Thrilling stuff! saw two tiny cheetah cubs being moved to a new adventure (WZY, p83)
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this is my Vietnam
The People make the Place Soaking up the Street Life “It’s such a privilege to experience this beautiful country, still “I love the fact that so much of life is played out on the streets,” coming to terms with the 150 years of occupation and war,” says says Exodus Product Manager Megan Devenish. “It’s great to pull Exodus customer Steven Cleveland. “This trip took us from north up one of the small plastic stools and just sit back and watch. to south in a hectic but fascinating two week adventure. You'll You’ll see families congregating, children playing games, business Few countries offer a catalogue A Land of Delicious Possibilities learn a lot about the recent history which still affects the country meetings being had and very often people having a nap on top of wonders as compelling as “Young lotus roots salad, fish in clay pots with caramel, gingers, today. But, ultimately, it’s the people who make this trip - and make of their market stalls! Of course, much enjoyed by a 20p glass of shallots, steamed fishes with five flavours, local noodles, coffee in Vietnam what it is." ‘bia hoi’ – a local draught beer served on the streets. Vietnam. This long slither of land street cafes - they’re some of the highlights on our Food of Vietnam “From its busy markets, to the millions of scooters - and the “The fact that you can almost see the whole length of the - stretching about 1,650km from tour,” says local food hero, and Exodus Leader Phuong Tran. smiling children playing on the streets it’s hard not to be totally country in just two weeks is a great pull for Vietnam. There is “Everything here is very fresh, and we use lots of seasoning. charmed by the place and its culture. Our tour guide's stories about so much variety between the north and south - the history that north to south, is industrious - The way we cook, the way of marinade, the various dipping life in Vietnam were one of the highlights of our trip, giving the tour comes from the country once being split in two is fascinating. see the frenetic bakeries on every sauces all play their part. But just as important is the way we a personal touch that would otherwise have been missing. Linh Saigon, in the south, is very modern and Hanoi, in the north, was a real ambassador for his country,” Steven says. And that’s the a lot more sedate. The history of both cities is starkly different. street corner of Saigon, ravishing enjoy and share food on the table and love to discuss the way we cook." Exodus difference, of course. Wherever you go, you’ll be travelling One thing they both have in common though, is the offering of - the sandy beaches of the south “I take the group to the Thanh Van shop for the best rice right into the heart of your destination, courtesy of the insights early morning exercise classes in the parks. "Aerobics is popular you’ll only get if you’re exploring with someone who really knows. - usually enjoyed by friendly groups of people of all ages in the coast, and majestic - the towering paper rolls in Hanoi - the belostomatidae oil sauce (made from crushed giant water bugs) is incredible. In Mekong, the deep In Hanoi, we encourage our Someone who calls this country home. city’s parks at 6am, accompanied by dance music. It’s totally islands of Halong Bay. We asked fried elephant ear fish is sensational. You can make your own roll groups to share a communal "And what a country," say Steven, "it’s just stunning. Halong Bay worth joining in!" meal at KOTO, a non-profit with mint and noodles, and dip it in the sweet and sour sauce.” is an obvious must-see, but the temples, pagodas, beaches, jungles The Mekong Delta’s lush green fields makes for a refreshing three Vietnam explorers to share organisation that provides “I want to show people my beautiful country, its food, and rice fields all help make this country one of the most incredible change of pace after the hustle and bustle of the cities. From their stories with us... disadvantaged 16-22 year I’ve ever visited." a religious perspective Catholicism and Buddhism are the two culture and colourful history. We dive into the street food bars, olds with a two year course sharing dishes , seeing small food businesses and cooking with “The highlight, for me, was kayaking in Halong Bay while the sun main religions but Cao Dai is a new religion that finds room for in hospitality, English and life set. At first I was unsure about it. Would it be too touristy? I’m so all manner of religious and cultural influences. It’s a bit like the Vietnamese families.” skills. Close to the Temple glad I went for it, and I certainly didn’t regret it. Paddling through country itself - tolerant, welcoming and as deeply connected to Vietnam Food Adventure of Literature, this beautiful restaurant is the perfect small caves into areas larger boats couldn't go, we found ourselves the land as it is to its people." exodustravels.com/trip/ALC setting for trying a traditional completely alone in the most beautiful place.” Vietnam Adventure Vietnamese dish or two! Trails of Vietnam exodustravels.com/trip/AOV exodustravels.com/trip/AOF
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Scratch beneath the sun-kissed surface of salsa, rum, cigars and vintage cars to find a fascinatingly unique country that will whisk you off your feet and drop you back down to Earth feeling like a different person CUBA A DIFFERENT BEAT
For full holiday listings see from p52 26 CubanCuba: ARevolutions Different Beat 27 CASAS PARTICULARES A home from home 9 AMAZING CUBAN ATTRACTIONS Just some of the incredible places you’ll visit on our Cuban adventures, from your guide - Adam Roberts.
1 Havana Charming Old town and fortified port. People watching, baseball, rum, Buena Vista Social Club, and home of the Castro brothers. 2 Che Guevara (Santa Clara) resting place of iconic revolutionary figure. Visit the mausoleum. 3 Homestays & Salsa (Trinidad and Cienfuegos) stay with locals in ‘Casas Particulares’ and soak up the ever-present music in these colourful coastal towns. We do a salsa class in Trinidad and people love the nightlife here. 4 Bay of Pigs (Playa Larga) Site of the failed CIA-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961. Snorkelling and swimming A Cuban take on homestays, 'Casas opportunities here. 5 Beaches & Mojitos (Maria La Gorda & Cayo Levisa) kick back and relax. We offer trip extensions to Cayo Levisa, and MLG features on the mixed activity and family itineraries. Particulares' are as authentic as it 6 Hand rolled cigars (Vinales) The best tobacco plantations can be found in the Pinar de Rio gets. If getting close to the real Cuba province characterised by dramatic Limestone Karsts and a slow pace of life. 7 Mountain Terrain is on your wishlist - welcome home. (Sierra Maestra) Trek to Comandancia La Plata, Fidel Castro’s mountain headquarters. The 26th July movement set up base here in 1956 following their arrival from Mexico on the yacht named More memorable and homely than a hotel, ‘Granma’. 8 Remote Baracoa Discovered by Christopher Colombus in 1942 upon landing in Cuba, with the personal attention of your host, they oldest Spanish settlement on the island. Road access only established in the 1960’s. 9 El Cobre (Santiago de Cuba) ‘Our Lady of Charity’, the most important church and pilgrimage destination make for a refreshing and authentic insight in the country for the predominantly Roman Catholic population. into the real Cuba. uba moves to its own rhythm. “Cuba welcomed me like nowhere else on Earth. “I’m 100% made in Cuba! And what do people "Accommodation is, naturally, as varied The biggest island in the Caribbean There’s a tangible weight of history and emotional need to see most? Cubans! We carry all the Sea, it’s as captivating as it is significance here, but it wears it lightly,” he says. “Yes, contradictions in us. The happiness and the sadness as Cuban homes are," says Cuba Product contradictory. at times it’s incomprehensible, and quite often just all in one - what I call the Cuban philosophy, it’s Manager Adam Roberts. So expect of the best Its fragile economy has created an ecosystem crazy… but it’s never less than delightful. To discover not quite “hakuna matata” but we always adapt idiosyncratic touches, heaps of character, where patched together 1950s Chevys chug past Cuba is to fall in love and have your world turned ourselves to the situation. Life has taught us to be Cuban experiences crumbling palaces in the effervescent capital, upside down." like that. And you need to see the Cubans in their simple but homely furnishings and hearty Havana. Where many of the best beaches lie, What is it about the island that makes it a natural environment, do the things we enjoy, come fare. Cleanliness is a given - and all rooms refreshingly undeveloped, at the edge of semi- world apart? That’ll have something to do with dancing! In the end that’s what will tell you you’re in have en suite facilities and either a fan or air tropical rain forests, and where old Spanish 50 years of isolation. A half century that allowed Cuba and not anywhere else. colonial villages offer a vivid glimpse of this a refreshingly alternative ecosystem to spring up. Cuba is not an easy country, you need to be conditioning. This is Cuba at its most relaxed country's turbulent, defiant history. “There’s a raw and colourful beauty here,” Adam open minded! But the Cuban sense of humour and welcoming." For Cuba Product Manager Adam Roberts the says. “No shops - not many at least - home-grown is not so different to English, and we’re very "Instead of just scratching the surface of island worked its strange magic on him from the food, no advertising, no traffic, no internet. It’s approachable, you know, we don’t bite! moment he first set foot in its capital. “The first such a privilege to share a small but significant Every client who comes to Cuba wants to come a destination, you get a real insight into the thing I noticed about Havana was the stationary insight into the lives of its people.” There’s a here “before it’s too late”. It’s kind of the slogan local culture, with the chance to share customs dull flicker of light from above. Not the frantic slogan that sums this all up perfectly - ‘Si se of Cuba, come before it changes! On my tours we bright lights of Paris or Buenos Aires, but instead and stories with your host,” says Adam. “You puede’: “It started as a propaganda message, now try to taste Cuba as much as possible in the time. an understated glow, alluring and mysterious in it’s adorned in graffiti across the island - it means On the first day I ask everyone to leave behind the could stay with a doctor, a waiter, a mechanic, equal measure,” he says. ‘Yes you can’,” Adam explains. “The ability to formality of their home, to try to feel at ease… or a retired professor – local people are proud 9 Days 12 Days 16 Days Nothing quite prepares you for this inspire will remain a huge part of Cuba’s legacy as uncompromising film-set of a capital. The steamy drink some mojitos, try salsa… I want them to be a to welcome adventure travellers. So one the country gradually emerges into a fast-changing little bit Cuban for these days. A TASTE OF CUBA CUBA MIXED ACTIVITY CUBA: LA ISLA GRANDE cellar bars and tango houses of La Habana Vieja, world. The hope is that the coming years will be person's experience will never be the same the historical hotch-potch of grand civic buildings What people have in common is they want A multi-sensory experience Explore the history, musical Soak in the faded colonial characterised by fair and sustainable evolution to see the real Cuba, and that’s where you lead as another's. It’s most definitely one of the for a multi-sensory island. heritage and idiosyncratic grandeur of Old Havana, live surrounding the Plaza Vieja (Old Square), and the with the islanders’ best interests at heart, but just all-human-life-is-here procession of the Malecon them – you’re honest with them, you show them unmissable Cuban experiences.” Experience the best of Cuba’s culture of Havana and it up in the lively nightlife of how the newly thawing relationship with the US beaches, cigars and ‘50s Trinidad, cycle in Viñales Santiago and the restored (where Havana meets the crashing waves of the sea) your country and try to satisfy their curiosity. "And if you can brush up on your Spanish, will pan out in reality remains to be seen. That’s what unites them, an interest in history and Chevvys - see Cuba's finest Valley, swim at the Bay of splendour of Trinidad, and combine to create an intoxifying whole. Cubans already know all about being patient. But culture and having fun too. you’ll enjoy your stay even more - you’ll be exports rolled by hand, savour Pigs, and hike the peaks and take time out to relax in “I suppose it was a heady cocktail of travel weariness my advice? Go now.” and nervous expectation but those silhouettes of Havana is my favourite place for history, able to tell your hosts just how you like your the mojitos of Havana’s cellar valleys of Topes de Collantes. Baracoa, a lively coastal town Leading the way bars, and soak up the sounds Variety - it’s the best way to surrounded by rainforest and people mingling in the city’s warm, dark streets is an Viñales is my favourite for landscape, Cienfuegos eggs in the morning!” Adam laughs. “Actually, image that will stay with me forever,” Adam says. For Rayselis Rodriguez, joint winner of 2016’s Tour is my favourite city, and Trinidad of course has a of those Latin rhythms with a experience Cuba! lush cocoa plantations. our customers tell us that breakfast is usually local dance partner. Sure, the island’s as fascinating as it is occasionally Leader of the Year Award, showcasing her country’s completely unique atmosphere at night… How can exodustravels.com/trip/AUY exodustravels.com/trip/AUB frustrating. But Adam wouldn’t have it any other way. unique charms comes easy. I have a favourite in Cuba? The whole island is." a real highlight..." exodustravels.com/trip/AUW
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ALL AT SEA
INTO THE FIVE UNMISSABLE WHALE WATCHING HOLIDAYS
Best for Blue Whales BLUE WHALE Search a slice of the Indian Ocean 'Balaenoptera Musculus' for Blue whales on board a privately chartered yacht. These elusive creatures Length: 30 metres typically frequent the rich seas off the Weight: 140,000 kg coast of Sri Lanka between November Lifespan: 90 years and April. We may also be lucky enough Diet: Krill to encounter Sperm whales, Brydes whales and large pods of Spinner or The longest migrations of any animal on Earth, Fun Fact: Their tongues can Bottlenose dolphins. weigh as much as an the annual, graceful procession of our mightiest Wild Sri Lanka elephant. whales is a super-sized spectacle - once witnessed, exodustravels.com/trip/WIY Location: North Atlantic never forgotten. and North Pacific, Best for Humpback Whales Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean. On their way to summer feeding grounds in Antarctica, Humpback whales stop off in the warm waters off the shore of Mozambique. The country’s spectacular marine wildlife includes dolphins, sea turtle and dugong. The Bazaruto Archipelago, famed for its coral reefs, also offers clear waters filled with iridescent fish, Manta rays and Whale sharks. Mozambique Marine Adventure
exodustravels.com/trip/WZY HUMPBACK WHALE 'Megaptera Novaeangliae' Best for Sperm Whales Of the 80 species of whales and dolphins Length: 13 metres on the planet, 25 of them have been Weight: 30,000 kg sighted off the coast of the Azores. Lifespan: 50 years Hardly surprising when you realise this Diet: Plankton & fish sunny archipelago is situated directly between the whales’ breeding grounds Fun Fact: At least three and North Atlantic feeding grounds. different species We’ll scan the horizon for Blue, Sperm of barnacles live on and Pilot whales as well as inquisitive their flippers. Bottlenose dolphins. Location: North Pacific, Azores: Whale & Dolphin Watching Atlantic, Southern exodustravels.com/trip/WSA Ocean and Indian Ocean groups. Best for Grey Whales The inquisitive and playful Grey whale hey’re some of nature’s most "I was lucky enough to see deep indigo waters serenaded by whale song. to Walker Bay. Each year between August is one of the most well-travelled of all enigmatic and mysterious creatures, Choppy seas thwarted my first attempt at and December, Southern right whales Earth’s creatures. Look for its barnacle- and their annual migration is surely the largest living creature - a finding the aquatic choristers. Luckily the come into the shallower waters to calf, encrusted bulk rising from the seas as it T makes its yearly round-trip from Alaskan one of the greatest shows on Earth. For second was more fruitful; as the sun broke making this the best place on Earth for millennia, we’ve been captivated by their Blue whale - swimming just through the showers a Fin whale and a calf land-based whale watching. “Within waters to the warmer Mexican coast. marine meanderings - but thankfully in these 30 metres off the bow! Later surfaced beside the Zodiac beneath a double minutes of arriving I heard the tell-tale Journey to the Sea of Cortez more enlightened times, we’re strictly on their rainbow - so close we could feel (and smell!) blows,” she recalls. “I grabbed my camera SPERM WHALE exodustravels.com/trip/WFK trail to witness and wonder at their stately the spray from the blows!” and headed along the coastal trail where that evening, bathed in the 'Physeter macrocephalus' presence in our seas. Natasha also saw Sperm whales deep I found a mother and calf seemingly Best for Orca Whales “I’ve always had a great love of all things midnight sun’s rays, we also diving for squid and plenty of playful playing with kelp. To be the only one Length: 15 metres marine when it comes to wildlife – and while Common dolphins, but it was on her once-in- there witnessing these magnificent Look out from the driftwood-scattered Weight: 35,000 kg swimming with wild dolphins was one of saw a pair of Humpbacks a-lifetime adventure around Spitsbergen that mammals together was a real privilege.” shores of British Columbia, and the next my best encounters to date, the sight of a she caught sight of the ultimate marine prize: Exodus whale watching adventures Lifespan: 70 years landfall is Japan! Before that, 7,000 kms slapping their pectoral fins of open ocean. Somewhere out here, breaching Humpback whale off the coast of “I was lucky enough to see the largest living will take you into the heart of some of the Diet: Fish & squid sailing through the silence, are Orca Mozambique will stay with me forever,” says on the water’s surface" creature - a Blue whale - swimming just 30 world’s greatest-ever migratory routes Fun Fact: They can hold their whales. Our Zodiac trips are your best Product Manager Sarah Ahern, when asked metres off the bow! Later that evening, bathed - and some of nature's most incredible breath for up to 90 bet to spot them - although shore for her most indelible marine memories. in the midnight sun’s rays, we also saw a pair spectacles. minutes. sightings are common too. It’s a feeling shared with Exodus Marketing of Humpbacks slapping their pectoral fins on It’s a journey that takes us to vantage Location: From the poles to Whales & Bears of British Columbia Manager Natasha Preston: “For my first the water’s surface,” she beams. points off the coast of all continents, but the equator, in whale watching trip I chose the Azores - a Natasha’s latest whale-seeking endeavour wherever we’re headed, the real stars are exodustravels.com/trip/WFZ all oceans. lush, volcanic archipelago surrounded by took her along South Africa’s Garden Route always to be found in the deep blue oceans.
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THE GALAPAGOS
Exploring the incredible bounty and raw beauty of the Galapagos, one island at a time...
BARTOLOMÉ ESPAÑOLA SAN CRISTOBAL
Galapagos penguins breed here The oldest and southernmost island The first landing point for Charles and Green sea turtles nest on the has the only breeding colony in the Darwin in 1835. Nearby Isla Lobos, northern beaches. world for the critically endangered reachable by boat, is a big nesting site Waved albatross. for Blue-footed boobies.
Green Sea Turtle Waved Albatross Blue Footed Booby January: Green sea turtles arrive to lay eggs April: Huge numbers of Waved albatross on May: Courtship of Blue-footed boobies begins on on the island's beaches. Española displaying courtship rituals. North Seymour. April: Eggs begin to hatch. May: Waved albatross on Española start laying eggs. July: Blue-footed boobies on Española start breeding. December: Mating season. December: Chicks fledge. October: Blue-footed boobies start raising chicks.
Part archipelago, part biodiversity colourful reef fish are abundant and sea showcase, the remarkable volcanic lions love to come and play. islands of the Galapagos are one of the "Up close wildlife encounters are assured world's foremost destinations for wildlife wherever you’re headed,” Vicky says, “I’ve viewing. Their isolation, protected status stepped over snoozing sea lions and iguanas, and unique habitat harbours a diversity enjoyed the courting rituals of Blue-footed of indigenous plant and animal species boobies and frigatebirds, and witnessed unmatched anywhere else on the planet. giant tortoises stretching up their necks in ISABELA FERNANDINA SANTA CRUZ And what’s so remarkable is the variety - their ritualised dominance display.” not just of the endemic species - but of the Cruising around the islands, in the One of the youngest and most Known for volcanic eruptions Wild giant tortoises live in the islands themselves. This is no blank-canvas company of a local naturalist, allows us to volcanically active islands with stark Fernandina is one of the richest highlands. The Charles Darwin backdrop, but a land that offers a spectacle discover the entire archipelago, dropping lava fields blackening the landscape. marine sites. Galapagos penguins Research Station, dedicated to every bit as dramatic and unique as its anchor and heading ashore to experience thrive in the cold waters. ecology preservation, is found here. inhabitants. A mid-ocean tectonic hotspot its highlights. Maybe it’ll be the mangroves born in a fiery series of eruptions. of Isabela, the spectacular sunken crater “We’ll visit stark lava fields, cactus of Floreana, or the weird lava formations forests, volcanic craters and mangrove of Bartolome. Each landfall complete lagoons,” says Exodus Product Manager with its own roll-call of remarkable island world you’ve had the privilege to enter into.” Vicky Boughton. And that’s just the land. inhabitants - from dusty pink flamingoes to You can enjoy a visit to the Galapagos at any time The Galapagos islands are surrounded by sea lions lolling on the sun-warmed sands. of year, but seasonal variations will affect what warm, turquoise waters offering sparkling “Our small expedition cruises depart you’re likely to see. We’ve given you a head start Iguanas Galapagos Penguin Giant Tortoise clarity and some of the best snorkelling weekly and last from seven to 14 nights, with our wildlife calendar on the next page to help January: Land iguanas start breeding on the main May-December: Nesting season on Fernandina and June: Giant tortoises migrate to the lowlands of opportunities to instantly immerse you with styles of boat to suit all budgets and you plan your visit. island of Isabela. Isabela. Santa Cruz and start nesting. into the other Galapagos - under the water tastes,” Vicky says. “But, however you visit, To see our full range of Galapagos expeditions April: Eggs hatch on Isabela. September: See Galapagos penguins in the water. December to April: Hatching season. - a world where turtles, sharks, rays and you’ll soon realise just what an enchanted see from p119.
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Much more than the sum of its parts, the Indian subcontinent is a land where ancient and modern fuse to create something altogether more wonderful. So where will you head – the fortresses, bazaars and ghats of the north, or the lush villages and exotic temples of the south?
INDIA: NORTH SOUTH
For full holiday listings see from p52 34 35 NORTH Feel the magic everywhere you look - from Delhi's colourful bazaars to the Ganges' ancient rituals. Home to the Taj Mahal, and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, India’s Highlights of Northern India North India Explored Golden Triangle is perfectly named. “Pretty much everything is a No trip to North India could ever The teeming cities, ochre temples and lavish palaces of highlight,” enthuses Exodus really be complete without a visit North India stand testament to how human intervention customer Morgan Wallace. “Dawn to the capital of Rajasthan. The pink can enhance, not detract from the natural world. This is the at the Taj Mahal, sunrise over the stucco-clad wonder that is Jaipur, a land of Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and Royal City Palace, Ganges at Varanasi, a rickshaw roll-call of palaces, forts and graceful Agra’s Red Fort and the sublime Taj Mahal. ride through Delhi...But I think the squares. The lakeside palace of Visit North India and from Delhi to Varanasi you can soak highlight has to be seeing a tiger up Udaipur offers even more mystical up the magic of a land that’s as spiritual as it is seductive. close at Ranthambore!" beauty. We asked local leader Ajay Gupta to share his favourite exodustravels.com/trip/AIC exodustravels.com/trip/AIJ sights, sounds and sensations. “Our country has a vast demographic and cultural heritage, which all culminate perfectly in northern India. The sights, sounds, smell, and the people themselves are the essence of North India. Our culture teaches us to welcome and treat the guest as a manifestation of God. When I ask my guests what attracted them here; they say the sights and food, but ask them why they come back, and they’ll say - the people. In my opinion, the distinct identity of North India lies in its ability to provide beautiful experiences to every traveller, whatever’s on their wish list; monuments, history, Colours of Rajasthan Mountains, Temples & Hill Stations culture, education and even to trace family roots. Rajasthan's imposing forts, palaces As the foothills of the Himalaya reach SOUTH What’s so great about it as a tourist destination is that and fortified cities reveal a land with a ever higher, northern India’s contours Lush, languid and replete with legends find space for temples, hill stations and it’s a part of our country where you can visit and experience turbulent past, and we’ll explore the - South India shows the softer side of the various cultures together in a short trip. The Mughal sights best of them on this tour. But Bundi, forts perched on seemingly-impossible in Agra, blue and pink cities of Rajasthan, traditional and with its charming streets cascading outcrops. We visit Amritsar's Golden sub continent, with its frill of pale sand contemporary culture in Old Delhi - a storehouse of many down a mountainside to the lake Temple and McLeod Ganj, home to the beaches, its estuarine backwaters and its below is a firm favourite. Dalai Lama. stories. steamy forests. The proximity of the Himalayas can’t help but add exodustravels.com/trip/AIK exodustravels.com/trip/AIQ another thrilling dimension too, making a quick trip to “The landscape really is lovely, it’s not surprising Kerala Ladakh, Kashmir and the hill stations easily possible. is called ‘God’s own country’,” says Exodus leader, Santosh Our appreciation and tolerance of each other, and Kumar of his home patch - in the deep south of India. towards many religions and faiths living under one roof is The Tropical South South India Explored Food is everything here. The climate - slightly cooler what makes me so proud to show my corner of the world Exodus customer Sylvia Wilson loved India’s tropical south has long been than the north, and with its fair share of rain from June to to our guests.” our exploration of the southern states in the sights of explorers. Its dazzling September - informs the region’s dishes: rich with creamy of Kerala and Tamil Nadu - their colonial architecture punctuate its coconut, enlivened with delicate spices and fired up with tea plantations, wildlife sanctuaries cities, spice ports and those lofty chilli and tamarind. and lagoons. “Santo, our guide, had retreats from the summer heat - the “Everything is influenced by coconut. South Indian so much knowledge on absolutely charming hill stations of the British Raj. food is infused with spices and served on a banana leaf. It reflects the tropical landscape that’s dotted with spice everything. The picture he gave us of exodustravels.com/trip/AIS village life made it very personal.” plantations,” Santosh says. The landscape of forested hills and sinewy rivers has exodustravels.com/trip/AIT something of the rolling patchwork of England about it. “It’s a gentler, more relaxing experience than the often rugged and frenetic north,” Santosh says. “It definitely offers a more leisurely experience for those visiting India for the first time. A gentler introduction.” And that introduction could be on the sublime Keralan backwaters - bedding down for the night on a traditional houseboat, or exploring the charming colonial architecture of Pondicherry: a little outpost of France set adrift in the Indian Ocean. Then again, it could be the mist-shrouded hill stations of the British Raj: escape routes from the searing heat. “Beautiful cities, ancient spice ports, colourful temples and the vast scenery: it’s all here.” Classic South India India Grand Tour Pressed for favourite experiences, Santosh talks of the The ‘Golden City of a Thousand This 31-day trip is your best-ever sandy beaches of Kerala, the unique and soaring temples Temples' in Kanchipuram is just chance to sample the country's of Tamil Nadu - glittering punctuation marks, soaring one, suitably dizzying highlight on spectacular highlights. We'll admire heavenwards into the azure blue skies. this added-comfort exploration of the palaces of Rajasthan and the hill Wandering through the streets, caves and rock carvings southern India’s charms. Staying stations from the British Raj days, of the ancient trading town of Mahabalipuram, marvelling in stylish hotels (with a night on a spend a day at the beautiful ruined at the magnificently carved Sri Meenakshi temple - a 2,000 Keralan houseboat) we’ll inspect the city of Hampi, visit Ranthambore and year old skyscraper rising from the heart of the ancient city wildlife of Bandipur National Park. the beautiful beaches of Goa. of Madurai, exploring the tea plantations of Kerala - these exodustravels.com/trip/AIU exodustravels.com/trip/AII are the indelible experiences of South India.
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Our multi destination trips show how SERBIA BOSNIA NICARAGUA subtle neighbourly influences know no ESTONIA borders. Why soak up the cultures and
THAILAND MONTENEGRO rhythms of just one country when you LAOS KOSOVO COSTA LATVIA RICA can dive into three or more? PANAMA CAMBODIA MACEDONIA VIETNAM LITHUANIA
ALBANIA
01 BEST FOR VOLCANOES 02 BEST FOR MONKS 03 BEST FOR CHURCHES 04 BEST FOR UNESCO & IDYLLIC ISLANDS & MARKETS & LUSH SCENERY HERITAGE SIGHTS NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA THAILAND, LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA SERBIA, MACEDONIA, ALBANIA, BOSNIA ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA & HERZEGOVINA A chance to see both the Caribbean Sea Southeast Asia offers an intense, sublime Since gaining their independence twenty and Pacific Ocean, this region is fresh for object lesson in how natural beauty and The Balkans have felt under the radar or so years ago, the tiny Baltic states have exploration and contemplation.From man-made interventions can combine to for a long time: often misunderstood, wasted no time in indelibly impressing the white-pillared colonial city of Granada, create a whole much greater than the sum this cluster of countries offer a rare themselves on our imaginations. Here, in take a lazy boat ride on Lake Nicaragua and of its parts. Nowhere is this more evident opportunity to delve into an undiscovered the north eastern corner of the European admire its imposing volcano, a spot steeped than in the Indochina peninsula - a long corner of Europe. And it's so easy to relish mainland, you’ll find some of the continent’s in local myth, legend and ritual. With promontory of land stretching southwards these little-known gems: strolling in the most perfectly preserved old towns, vast eleven different habitats inside Costa Rica's towards the islands of Indonesia. This breeze around archaeologically exquisite hinterlands of moor, forest and lake, and a borders - from rainforest to mangrove, leisurely 30-day trip is the ultimate Lake Ohrid, its ancient churches, fortresses scattering of tranquil off-shore islands. When beaches to lagoons - its birds, mammals, exploration of the cultures, landscapes and theatres surveying the serene lake a storm rages in the Baltic, glistening chunks marine life and flora make for a memorable and fabled history of this region. We’ll below, you'll wonder why it's taken you of amber are washed ashore - fossilised immersion into the verdant heart of this visit the neon bathed streets of Bangkok, this long to get here. The spirited Albanian remnants of long-vanished forests. With ecological success story. where ancient temples rub up against bazaars and restaurants of Tirana contrast their rich and proud history, it’s no surprise Eat: Gallo Pinto is one of the most popular steaming street food shacks, explore the with the working mountain community the capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius - are dishes in Nicaragua. Fried rice with onion, limestone caves of Laos, Vietnam’s island- of Sirogojno and lush Serbian spa town home to mesmerising architecture, art and sweet pepper and red beans boiled with studded Halong Bay and the colonial-era of Vrnjacka Banja, all offering glimpses of venerable cultural institutions. But for real garlic - this speciality is tastier and more architecture of Hanoi before heading on a the Balkans' past, and hints at its exciting street life, the markets and summer-long special than its humble ingredients might boat trip along the Mekong Delta and finally future. programme of music festivals vividly bring suggest. a moving visit to Cambodia's Killing Fields. Eat: For a Balkan twist on the burger, try these captivating countries to life. See: Visit the Panama Canal to see ships Eat: The local delicacy of the Cambodian Pljeskavica, a grilled dish of spiced meat Eat: Tallinn’s old town is a warren of navigate Miraflores Locks, one of the most town of Skuon is fried spiders - try it if patty, and the national dish of Serbia. wonderful, restaurant-lined streets. Try impressive engineering feats of the modern you're feeling brave! See: Skopje's Vrelo Cave is the world's restaurant Lieb for old-school Soviet world. See: The Angkor complex. The magnificent deepest underwater cave, packed full of atmosphere and hearty food. Do: The Panamanian uplands of Boquete Bayon is comprised of 37 intricately carved stalactites and stalagmites. See: Lithuania’s Rundale palace, designed are an outdoor-lovers’ playground; home towers in one single temple. Do: Belgrade's Nikola Tesla museum is an by the architect behind St. Petersburg’s to centuries-old coffee farms - enjoy the Do: Rise at dawn to experience the daily engrossing celebration of Serbia's greatest Winter Palace, is magnificent and freshest cup you’ll ever taste, then dive into parade of saffron-robed monks receiving alms inventors and geniuses. monumental. a natural hot spring. Bliss. in Luang Prabeng. Balkan Discoverer Do: Visit Riga’s central market - housed in five huge airship hangars. All human life Discover Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama Thai Indochina Grand Tour exodustravels.com/trip/AVX (and lots of honey!) is here. exodustravels.com/trip/AUU exodustravels.com/trip/AOG Discover the Baltics
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For full holiday listings see from p52 38 Into the Wilderness 39 INTO THE WILDE RNESS
There remain a few special places that permit you to experience nature as it's meant to be. Pure. Unadulterated. Raw. Here are our favourites. Time to pause and savour the Your Words most remote and rugged regions on the Earth’s surface…
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FOUR MORE WILDERNESS RETREATS
NAMIBIA 2 BEST FOR STARRY SKIES 1 Namibia’s big skies, deep canyons and vast deserts reveal a landscape that is endlessly changing. It’s home to an equally spectacular roll call of wildlife. The best way to experience the wonder of this southwest African country? From the lodges and campsites of Namibia’s wonderful national parks. Discover Namibia
exodustravels.com/trip/AZN CHILE BEST FOR WIDE HORIZONS 2It's a slim country, but Chile manages to find space for real widescreen wonder within its borders. From the jagged peaks of the Andes - South America's rugged backbone - to the otherworldly expanse of the Atacama Desert (the world's most 3 inhospitable) this is a land of wild, remote and extreme beauty. And that's before we reach the ice fields, fjords and big skies of Patagonia: the final, fantastical flourish of the South American landmass. Discover Chile
exodustravels.com/trip/AAE ICELAND BEST FOR LUNAR LANDSCAPES 3The Earth’s inner turmoil is laid bare, 4 1 on the surface of the world’s youngest country. You’ll see – literally – the surface of the Earth being torn apart, as the European and American tectonic Where can you go to really get away remoteness, the warmth of the people, the empty and penguins. We saw a ship setting off from plates pull in opposite directions. And from the rattle and hum of 21st century landscape dotted with little farm houses, and the "As I stood and enjoyed Ushuaia for the Antarctic, and I thought ‘Wow, this you’ll hear the roar of Gulfoss before living? Where do the sounds of nature mountains never too far away in the backdrop…” really is the world's most southern city, next stop you catch a glimpse of this stupendous hold sway over man made interventions? It's It’s safe to say Janette’s Patagonian adventure was the view across this Antarctica!’ I really am at the end of the Earth!” waterfall system. becoming an ever-more difficult conundrum. a roll call of remote, and remarkable beauty. For Janette, Patagonia was a revelation - Grand Tour of Iceland But for one Exodus customer, the answer was “What I remember most is the fresh, clean air, huge, remote, wide-open outpacing even her wildest wilderness dreams. exodustravels.com/trip/AVD obvious... and it lay a long, long way from home. and the feeling of space,” she says. And as for But one magical moment stood out: “Having had a “Wide open spaces, a sense of the outback, the the sights themselves? “Mount Fitzroy and the valley, three condors brilliant day walking through varied terrain, getting huge distances between towns…” Janette Hopkins’ peaks of Torres del Paine are quite shy and don't wheeled overhead, closer and closer to Mt. Fitzroy, and soaking in YOSEMITE wish list was unequivocal. She wanted to really get show their faces all the time, peeking out from the all the surrounding beauty, I found myself in the BEST FOR DRAMA away from it all. clouds as they see fit. Then, suddenly, they appear middle section of the group, some up ahead, 5 giving me a perfect 4 In fact, she was prepared to go to the ends of in a blaze of full technicolour." having gone to try to see condors in their nesting The scale and grandeur of America’s the Earth on her quest to find the ultimate out “You have to walk into the mountains and spend aerial display as I place, others a distance behind. west is brought vividly to life on this 01 Patagonia, Argentina there adventure. time and a bit of effort to get near them. But “As I stood and enjoyed the view across this exploration of five national parks. 02 Himba tribe, Namibia And there was one place that offered all the when you do, be prepared for them to blow you huge, remote, wide-open valley, three condors The majesty of the Yosemite Valley, 03 Yosemite National Park, California watched, undisturbed, 04 Torres del Paine, Chile elements Janette craved - and then some. The completely away,” Janette says. “They’re so worth wheeled overhead, giving me a perfect aerial Grand Canyon and the Navajo's sacred 05 Landmannalaugar Mountains, Iceland jagged edge of Argentina’s deep south: Patagonia. any time or energy expended.” in silence. I was so display as I watched, undisturbed, in silence. I was Monument Valley will stay with you Here, at the southernmost tip of South America, It’s a pure postcard scene - those iconic fingers so transfixed I didn't even take a picture!” for life. Hike under the world's largest all bets are off. The landscape a constantly shifting of bare rock rising above the glacial landscape - transfixed I didn't even But then again, some moments attach sandstone cliffs at Zion Canyon, and tapestry of high steppe, grassland, mountain but nothing beats the real thing. For Janette, the themselves so strongly to our memories, no swim in the clear blue waters of Lake and glacier. A heady mix. And we discover this journey took her further, to the isolated archipelago take a picture!" photograph could ever beat being there. Powell. elemental territory’s unique catalogue of wonders of Tierra del Fuego. Patagonian Highlights Western Explorer in our Patagonian Highlights trip. “What really brought this home for me was exodustravels.com/trip/AAA For Janette, it’s an experience that ticked all the when we were on a small boat in the Beagle exodustravels.com/trip/AFL right boxes. “It was incredible,” she recalls. “The Channel watching the seals, sea lions, albatross
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JANUARY JANUARY FEBRUARY/MARCH Timkat, Ethiopia Harbin, China Matho, Ladakh, India Ethiopian for ‘baptism’, Timkat celebrates new life The Harbin Ice Festival in northeast China's The first month of the Tibetan new year sees the at the start of the new year, marking the baptism Heilongjiang province is, by some distance, one of mystical Matho festival - whereby specially chosen of Jesus in the River Jordan. A model of the Ark of the most amazing spectacles in Asia. Entire cities monks are imbued with powers of foresight and the Covenant prodeeds through the streets, before of snow and ice, beautifully illuminated, animate predict the future of this remote mountain village the river is blessed. Then, after being ‘born anew’ this city in the deep freeze of mid-winter. And (and yours too, should you enquire). The monks a colourful procession of villagers dances, sings, each year, it just gets even better! put on an incredible display of acrobatic prowess struts and winds its way home to a lavish feast. Harbin Ice & Snow Festival - including running blindfolded along the steep ramparts of the monastery. Nail biting stuff. Ethiopia in Depth exodustravels.com/trip/ACI exodustravels.com/trip/AYF Festivals & Villages of Ladakh exodustravels.com/trip/AIZ
MARCH JUNE JULY Holi, India Sun Festival (Inti Raymi), Peru Naadam, Mongolia A multi-coloured grin of a festival, Holi is probably A vibrant re-enactment of a once-bloody Inca Mongolia’s nomadic traditions still flourish on the vast the most well-known and best-loved festival sacrificial observance of the winter solstice. steppes and singing sands of central Asia. From the in India. And everyone can dive in, throwing Sacsayhuamán’s atmospheric ruins are the Gobi desert to Ulaan Bataar, the country’s venerable coloured pigments, water and flowers at each backdrop for golden chariots, torch-lit processions, culture is celebrated at the Naadam Festival: an other, in this celebration of spring. music, dancing, and old women with brooms intoxifying immersion into the rhythms of this Make it Colours of Rajasthan sweeping away evil spirits. There is a mock proud nation. sacrifice, but no animals were harmed in the exodustravels.com/trip/AIK making of this terrific production. Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads Essential Peru exodustravels.com/trip/ACM a date exodustravels.com/trip/APD Whatever time of year you visit, there's a world of culture, colour and captivating festivals out there, if you know where to look...
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Thimpu, Bhutan Day of the Dead, Mexico Pushkar, India One of the biggest festivals in Bhutan is Not as macabre as it sounds, this holiday Pushkar’s population soars from 15,000 to a quarter- the Thimphu Tshechu. A grand, wonderful remembers, and respects those who’ve passed over. million people during the Camel Fair, as an itinerant proclamation of the county’s dizzying culture, it It’s a way to give thanks, come together with loved ring of cities appear in the fields around the tiny features dancing monks, fabulously embroidered ones, and help support those recently deceased town. The Pushkar Camel Fair is part religious festival costumes and masks, sacred rituals, blessings and on their spiritual journey to the afterlife. It’s also and part county show - with livestock sales, a huge are huge social events. a celebration of life, too. Temporary altars, strung fair and cultural displays. It’s surely the world’s largest Festivals of Bhutan with colourful bunting, delicious sweet breads and pop-up marketplace. Oh, and camels. Lots of camels. ‘halloween’ style costumes and parties animate the Classic Rajasthan exodustravels.com/trip/AIB bars and streets. exodustravels.com/trip/AIP La Ruta Maya exodustravels.com/trip/AUR
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MIXED ACTIVITY: 4 MORE MIXED ACTIVITY TRIPS HAVING IT ALL! So many destinations...so much choice. That was up rock faces or wild camping. So spending a week using SLOVENIAN THRILLS the prospect facing Exodus customer, Harriet my climbing ability in the beautiful canyons of Valencia 1 Hunter-Purvis, as she set about researching or paddle boarding on the Mediterranean, with the only à BRAVE a full day kayaking the perfect way to celebrate her birthday. relaxation coming when you settle down for the night, à MOUNTAIN BIKE through forests and hills But one trip seemed to spring from our suited me perfectly,” she says. à CAREER down 700 metres of zipline Your pages more than most. “Something about the Sierra The beauty of the Guadalest Valley, the towering Aitana Slovenia Mixed Activity Words de Aitana mixed activity week caught my eye almost mountains, and the deep gullies - all just 20 minutes inland exodustravels.com/trip/AVQ immediately,” she says. “It might have been the plethora from Valencia - was the backdrop for a week that, Harriet of experiences the trip would offer me. It could have says, will stay with her forever. been the fact that I love rock climbing. Whatever the “To say I was keen for each activity is an reason, something about the diverse nature of the surplus understatement, but it’s also true that I was frequently activities on offer excited me.” tested and pushed to my limit,” Harriet says. “But at least The real beauty of mixed activity trips, though, is that spending a full eight-hour day in the beautifully shaded they’re not just for the avid climber. They’re a way for canyon had softened us from the blazing heat!” all of us to sample sports and adventures that might be “Within a week, my leaders had become family; my completely new to us. And this thrilling exploration of climbing skills had become tools of exploration and my Spain’s east coast offers the actively-minded a week like taste for Spanish cuisine dangerously ramped up!" no other. From canyoning to kayaking, rock climbing to “Never could I imagine a future holiday of mine abseiling, it’s a chance to cram in as many thrills per day as consisting of anything but mixed activity, my head and is humanly possible. And no experience is necessary - just heart now seek variety, adventure and a true test of nerve.” 2 ARDECHE ADVENTURE bags of enthusiasm. Sierra de Aitana Mixed Activity à part of the Ardechoise Cyclosportive “I’m a non-stop kind of girl,” she laughs. “I love working CYCLE à your way through a forest with ropes,” she says. “I spend whatever free time I have exodustravels.com/trip/ASB ZIPLINE à KAYAK the mighty Ardeche River Ardeche Mixed Activity Week
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3 PLUNGE INTO PICOS à BRAVE canyoning through a gorge à CANOE the spectacular Sella River à TREK through the famous Cares Gorge Picos Mixed Activity Week
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4 FINNISH WILDERNESS à GLIDE through silent forests on a dogsled à EXPERIENCE a thrilling snowmobile safari à BUILD yourself an igloo Finnish Wilderness Week
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COSTA RICA PURA VIDA!
One of the world’s most fragile and varied eco-systems is, also, one of its most protected environments. How did Costa Rica get it so right?
Costa Rica is a Central American success story. A slim from the ocean bed around three million years ago - country with a big impact on the responsible way forming a land ‘bridge’ between North and South America. tourism and eco-systems can co-exist if the will - and From that point on, species from both regions met, the vision - is there. mingled and merged: essentially doubling the number of A stable political climate, one of the most biodiverse species, and creating lots of new ones on the way. regions in the world, and an enlightened engagement And they did so against a backdrop of immense variety with the natural world coalesce to create a climate as - nowhere else on the planet enjoys quite so many environmentally astute as it is tourist-friendly. types of habitat. Five per cent of the world’s biodiversity “Being a nature guide in Costa Rica is a biologist's squeezed into just 0.1% of the Earth’s surface. Rain dream,” says trained naturalist and Exodus leader Johnny forests, cloud forests, deciduous forests, maritime Villalobos. “Diversity is so incredibly rich here that you forests - and that’s just the forests - rubbing up alongside never come away from a trip empty handed, whether each other in a country just 200 miles long. it’s witnessing a volcano erupting, the extravagant “The range of habitats creates an incredibly rich diversity plumage of a Quetzal bird or mountain hikes in the of flora and fauna,” Guillermo says. “Costa Rica gives cloud forests...I feel like an ambassador for our beautiful you the opportunity to travel in a few hours from one country. Not many people can say their office is as ecosystem to another and have different sightings at each.” beautiful as mine.” “One day you wake up in the rainforest looking at For fellow guide, Guillermo Arrieta, it’s a role that monkeys and toucans in Tortuguero, later you’ll find comes easily; there’s a lot to be proud of. “Costa Rica's yourself in the canopy, walking into a majestic cloud ecotourism industry has developed a game-changing forest in Monteverde admiring hummingbirds and way to protect the vast natural treasures of the country, orchids,” adds Johnny. On another excursion you could while bringing economic opportunities to the area,” he be surrounded by Capuchin monkeys and sloths on the says. “We said no to destructive agricultural practices, glorious beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. years before other countries for example.” With so much to see, it’s hardly surprising that, for So how did this tiny country get it so right? By Johnny and Guillermo, no two trips - no two days - are adopting a plan whose tendrils reach far and wide - from the same. the cloud forest canopy to the classroom. “This little country in Central America - with no army, a “The environmental education in our schools gets high literacy rate and a proud conservation success story children aware of the natural world at a very early age... - is my home,” says Guillermo. “Showing Exodus travellers gets them to appreciate how important it is,” Johnny around is something I will never tire of. It’s a privilege.” says, adding that the country’s official tourist board and “Every time I immerse myself into the country I realise its hotels and tourist agencies are committed to the CST how fortunate I am,” says Johnny. “To show our guests (Certification of Sustainable Tourism), which fosters the around is great, but showing them our Costa Rican country’s deep-seated environmental values. customs, visiting schools and local farmers is just fantastic. So what, exactly, are they protecting? Costa Rica rose Did I mention that I love my job? Pura Vida!”
For full holiday listings see from p52 48 Costa Rica - Pura Vida! 49 COSTA RICAN FIND YOUR COSTA RICA One HIGHLIGHTS night in... If you're looking for biodiversity and natural wonders, welcome to paradise... AN ECO- LODGE Discover Costa Rica Discover the hot and humid Caribbean, dense tropical rainforests and misty cloud forests where a marvellous, often bizarre variety of animals await - catatonic sloths, screaming Howler monkeys, toucans and nesting Green turtles.
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Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets From the wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle coastline of the Osa Peninsula, an area labelled by National Geographic as 'the most biologically intense place on Earth', Costa Rica reveals its secrets.
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MONTEVERDE xodus customer Judy Howlett were up on the top level, right in the heart of 1 ARENAL VOLCANO 2 3 TORTUGUERO CLOUD FOREST discovers the natural side to Costa the forest, with trees outside featuring toucans Hike lava fields in Arenal Suspension bridges and canopy Accessible only by boat, this Rica in the hidden Esquinas eco- in abundance,” Judy says. National Park and bathe in tours help you appreciate this vast network of waterways is lodge. “I love wildlife, and I enjoy Lunch and dinners are served in the sociable Ephotography, so Costa Rica was a natural choice dining room at the heart of the lodge - its roof thermal hot springs. Try a zip- magical and misty natural remarkably tranquil. Search for line 200m above the rainforest wonderland. monkeys and iguanas in the Costa Rica Mixed Activity for me.” made of 60,000 palm leaves. “The food is Rumbling volcanoes and sweeping, sandy canopy. forest whilst Green turtles nest Part of the trip includes an expedition to the delicious. But the highlight has got to be the beaches, Costa Rica’s beauty is evident in on the beach. country’s wild and largely undiscovered interior, walking trails you can take straight from the door every corner. On this action-packed adventure into the newly created Piedras Blancas National - accompanied by the soundtrack of the forest's you can try whitewater rafting, zip-lining and Park, on the borders of which lies the beautiful animals - birds, bats, frogs - the works!” ECO-LODGE MANUEL ANTONIO BIRDLIFE 4 5 6 a catamaran excursion. - and completely carbon neutral - Esquinas “After dinner, you can sit around and chat for Rainforest Lodge. a while in the lounge. But most of us went to Esquinas Rainforest Lodge is Beautiful beaches and clear Scarlet Macaws, toucans, exodustravels.com/trip/AUF Originally a non-government organisation bed early because we’d been promised a pre- an eco-success story, deep in aquamarine waters. Reach the hummingbirds and the project combining forest research and nature breakfast walk to spot a pair of spectacled owls." the rainforest, with a network coast via a walking trail through Resplendent Quetzal are some conservation, the lodge’s profits are used to help “The lodge was founded by an Austrian of hiking trails waiting to be this small national park, home of the most enchanting birds "It’s founded on totally protect and develop the nearby village - which musician who came on holiday to Costa Rica, discovered. to sloths and White-faced to spot throughout your environmentally friendly in turn, provides the lodge with its warm and loved it and bought a house there. Back then, Capuchin monkeys. time here. concepts. It is pretty small, welcoming staff. deforestation was a real issue, and he was CORCOVADO ADVENTURE & “It’s founded on totally environmentally determined to reforest any land he could. It's an WILDLIFE and simply delightful." 7 NATIONAL PARK 8 9 ACTIVITY friendly concepts. It is pretty small, and simply inspirational project.” delightful,” says Judy. “There’s a small lake, and “I would definitely recommend Costa Rica A practically untouched Costa Rica is a wildlife paradise, Whitewater rafting, hot you could honestly sit there for ages watching to anyone interested in wildlife,” Judy says. primary forest, one of the last home to 5% of the world’s springs, mountain biking, zip- Judy Howlett, the wildlife.” “Esquinas is so uncommercialised, a real antidote few remaining in the world. biodiversity – think Red-eye tree lining and snorkelling. Costa Exodus customer. Accommodation - for no more than 40 to the hustle of modern life. There were many frogs, Green and Leatherback Natural Highlights of Costa Rica Scientists have recorded half of Rica offers adrenaline-charged Discover Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge by boat, guests, is in a series of sympathetically designed highlights on this trip, and Esquinas was definitely turtles, four monkey species all of the species in Costa Rica thrills every bit as wild as its explore the incredible biodiversity of the cloud chalets: “They’re en suite, really clean, and one of them.” in this area alone. (Squirrel, Howler, White‐faced flora and fauna! forest and try a nocturnal wildlife walk in the fairly basic - which is in keeping with the Discover Costa Rica Capuchin and Spider monkeys), foothills of the Tilaran Mountains. environmental credentials of the lodge. We Humpback whales and dolphins. exodustravels.com/trip/WUC exodustravels.com/trip/WUA
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SPRING – Ancient & Modern Japan SUMMER – Volcanoes & Temples of Indonesia Roshan Fernando's Cherry blossom season showcases the softer side of Japan. Summer months in Indonesia are cooler, drier and altogether There’s something incredibly calming about this annual more comfortable. And those clear blue skies make it perfect to springtime display. take in those stunning volcanic vistas. exodustravels.com/trip/AOP exodustravels.com/trip/AOJ Sri Lanka We’re passionate about the places we travel to. We believe they reveal the breadth and beauty of the world around us. And we’ll keep exploring. But we know that, ultimately, it’s our local leaders that make each trip a journey of discovery...
ASIA FOUR SEASONS
A continent for all seasons, Asia is a land of contrasts where ancient meets the modern in a head-on rush of culture, tech, tradition and contradiction. And its welcome is as warm and wonderful, whenever - and wherever - you choose to visit. So which season will you embark on your Asian adventure?
Roshan Fernando is one of our "It never feels like work when you’re with happy I’m really proud of the Tsunami Project we were local leaders in Sri Lanka, and people. Being a guide allows you to interact with a involved in. It was a really good feeling to be a part he’s one of our most highly praised: wide variety of travellers. For me, that’s much better of something so positive. It’s great to know that still than being behind a desk, reading the same script. there are lot of good people in this world. I received customers regularly telling us how Travelling around for 15 days with a bunch of Exodus a lot of money from Exodus’ clients visiting Sri Lanka his ‘fantastic knowledge’ and his ‘boundless customers... I sometimes wonder whether I’m actually and donating, as well as from Exodus as a company enthusiasm’ made a great holiday even better. working at all! too. We built 11 houses and bought boats, engines We couldn’t agree more. I love my country, but its people are the real and nets for some of the Tsunami victims. None of this It’s not gone unnoticed (although we tend to stars. Sri Lankans are very friendly and welcoming. would have been possible had it not been for Exodus One thing we have to spare in this country is time. highlighting the work that was going on to start the draw a veil over his ‘terrible jokes’): Roshan We’re never short of it - and it’s reflected in a very process of rebuilding lives after the tsunami. has been awarded our Best of the Best in relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. As a result there’s always a My island is a country of wonders. They call the our Leader Awards. For us, Roshan is the smile wherever we go. ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya the eighth wonder complete package: calm, considerate and A trip without a laugh is like a kiss without a of the world, and with good reason. Kandy’s sacred incredibly well versed in the culture and squeeze. The first thing I do is to get the group to trust Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri rhythms of his homeland. me. Having a good sense of humour, funny stories Dalada Maligawa) shrine are awe-inspiring, and the and jokes - they all help us to bond and relax in each leopards and elephants of Yala National Park never fail Sri Lanka is a land of superlatives. Allow others’ company. to bring a smile to my face." Roshan to open your eyes to its real It’s important for me to show people the ‘real’ charms... Sri Lanka. Talking to people, walking through Roshan recommends... villages, tea plantations and small farms is a unique Discover Sri Lanka (AIL) Buddhist temples and AUTUMN – Trails of Vietnam WINTER – Philippines Adventure experience. Cycling through rice paddy fields and leopard sanctuaries • Sri Lankan Highlights (AIA) Vietnam is at its most alluring in Autumn. The temperatures and Winter in the Philippines, and the tropical rains have subsided, having lunch at a farm house is one of the top Rock fortresses and elephant safaris • North Sri humidity are lower, making it the perfect time to trek, cycle and making travel easier - especially to the remote, outlying areas we'll highlights, but I like to take groups off the beaten track Lanka Revealed (AKS) Ancient highlights of the paddle around this wonderful country. visit on this enchanting adventure. so they can feel the pulse of this beautiful island. undiscovered north and more visited south. exodustravels.com/trip/AOF exodustravels.com/trip/ALB See from p108.
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READ MORE OUR DISCOVERY & WILDLIFE ON PAGE 41 HOLIDAY LISTINGS The next section features all of our cultural and wildlife adventures. Within, Choosing your activity level Europe we’ll give you a head start on all the information you need: the highlights each trip features, the activity level they’ll require, the times of the year we depart All of our trips list 'Activity Level' icons as guides to the type of itinerary - and, of course, an idea of their price. and level of challenge one can expect to encounter while travelling on our holidays. The information below will give you an explanation of what each If a trip catches your eye, you’ll find a full itinerary, complete pricing Activity Level means so you can make sure you find the right trip for you. information and a comprehensive list of departure dates on our website. Simply visit the specific tour’s unique page - look for the three letter trip code: exodustravels.com/activity-levels
exodustravels.com/trip/AVD ICELAND Activity level 1: Leisurely Grand Tour of Iceland Online, you’ll also have access to maps, detailed trip notes, reviews and Designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the 2 3 5 photos. And if you have any questions, you can have a ‘live chat’ session with outdoors and want a relaxing trip packed with interest. one of our sales experts. Trip Code AVD Leisurely2 3 5 Activity level 3: Moderate Specialist Activity Holidays Requires a spirit of adventure and some fitness, as the trip Trip highlights 2 3 5 • Glaciers, geysers, volcanoes We feature 190 trips within our brochure, including selected specialist trips may involve more activities or longer journeys. • The Blue Lagoon which are highlighted as follows: • Fascinating heritage Activity level 5: Challenging Winter Adventures Walking & Trekking Fitness is imperative at this level, as the environment At a glance 2 3 5 may be more remote and challenging. • 15 days land only • Travel by minibus Wildlife Encounters Cycling Holidays • 14 nights farms, hotels and simple guesthouses Activity level 7: Tough • All breakfasts,11 lunches and 8 dinners included At this level we recommend previous experience of the 2 3 5 • 24hr daylight on June departures Look out for… activity involved. • Optional single supplement – please enquire NEW Split grades: Where a trip falls between two grades we use an intermediate or Itinerary - day by day We love finding new ways of discovering the world to share with our ‘split’ grade, for example; Level 2 (Leisurely/Moderate). customers, whether that’s new countries, cultures or exciting new activities. 1 Start Reykjavik. Keep an eye out for the NEW flag on the following pages which identify our Safari ratings 2 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss Waterfall; to Hella. new additions to the programme. In addition to the activity level, each wildlife trip has also been classified with a 3 grade of three, four or five 'paw marks' to help you find the right trip. Drive east towards Eyafjallajokull Volcano Ice Cap, PREMIUM Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls. We have an extensive range of premium adventures at Exodus. Look out for Designed for people with a general interest in wildlife, but 4 Into Skaftafell to explore the Vatnajokull Ice Cap; to the premium flag at the top of the trip listing. who also want to experience some of the other highlights of Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon with optional boat trip. the region or country. 5 Drive through Eastern Fjords to Egilsstadir. Throughout our holiday listings we’ll share handy tips and A more dedicated wildlife itinerary where the majority of 6 Cross volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss Waterfall; information for your next adventure. time is spent in wildlife rich areas such as national parks or to Asbyrgi Canyon. nature reserves. TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE 7 To Husavik; optional whale watching trip; to Myvatn. Grand Tour of Iceland AVD 53 Authentic Andalucia ADH 61 Discover Poland AWP 68 8 In Myvatn including Krafla Volcano; to Akureyri. A wholly focused wildlife trip where every aspect - vehicle, Discover Iceland AVP 54 Cycle the Camino de Santiago MWC 62 Highlights of Central Europe AVU 68 9 accommodation, and guide are geared up to immerse you in, Free day to explore Akureyri. Iceland Northern Lights CZT 54 Camino de Santiago Trek TSO 62 Prague to Budapest Ride MVZ 69 and educate you about the local fauna. 10 Drive west to Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Southern Iceland Winter Explorer CZS 54 Portugal Explorer ADO 62 Tatra Winter Activity Week CVT 69 11 Explore Snaefellsnes N.P., home to Snaefellsjokull Arctic Lights CNC 55 Azores: Whale & WSA 63 Budapest to Prague in Winter CGA 69 Ice Cap, fishing villages, old lava flows and Dolphin Watching Finland Northern Lights CFL 55 Highlights of Romania AWB 70 abundant birdlife. Highlights of Italy ADI 63 Finnish Wilderness Week CFA 55 Carpathian Walking & Bears WVR 70 12 To Reykjavik, stopping for walk at Eldborg Crater. Treasures of Sicily ADZ 63 Brown Bear Encounter WBW 56 Winter in Transylvania CVX 70 13 Day exploring Reykjanes Peninsula. Sicily Food Adventure ADY 64 Scandinavia in Summer ASN 56 Dubrovnik & ADD 71 14 Free day in Reykjavik; optional sea kayaking Puglia: Discover ADE 64 the Dalmatian Coast Stockholm & the Baltics CES 56 or lava-tube caving. the Heel of Italy in Winter Bosnia & Beyond AVB 71 15 End Reykjavik. Walking in Puglia & Matera TEV 64 Cycle the Baltics MVB 57 Cycling the Dalmatian Coast MVJ 71 Island Hopping TDE 65 Discover the Baltics AVV 57 Serbia – Gem of the Balkans ADJ 72 in the Bay of Naples Months of departure Mont Blanc Highlights TWN 58 Balkan Discoverer AVX 72 Highlights of the Amalfi Coast AVG 65 Choose your own date for a private departure, Mont Blanc Winter Activity Week CEB 58 Highlights of Albania AVL 72 Walking the Amalfi Coast TDA 65 or join our guided groups in the following months: Ardeche Mixed Activity Week ADB 58 Cycling in Albania MVA 73 Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast MWO 66 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Cycle the Canal du Midi MEC 59 Highlights of Georgia AXC 73 ● ● ● ● Tuscany & Cinque Terre ADT 66 & Armenia Walking the French Riviera TEK 59 Walking in Tuscany TDT 66 exodustravels.com/trip/AVD Highlights of Ancient Greece AGM 74 Highlights of Central Spain ASE 59 Piedmont & Parma Food ADW 67 Highlights of Turkey ATH 74 Picos Mixed Activity Week ASQ 60 Adventure Lycian Activity Week ATM 74 Walking the Picos de Europa TSQ 60 Dolomites Centre-Based Cycling MED 67 Russia: Last Journey of the Tsars ARA 75 Sierra de Aitana Mixed Activity ASB 60 Walking in the Austrian Tyrol TDF 67 Moscow to St Petersburg AVS 75 Walking in Andalucia TDS 61 Slovenia Mixed Activity AVQ 68
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ICELAND ICELAND ICELAND NORWAY FINLAND FINLAND Southern Iceland Discover Iceland Iceland Northern Lights Arctic Lights Finland Northern Lights Finnish Wilderness Week Winter Explorer
Trip Code AVP 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code CZT4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 CZS 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code CNC8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code CFL 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code CFA 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Surreal volcanic beaches • Search for the Northern Lights • Explore glaciers and lagoons • Ideal for Aurora sightings • Northern lights with expert guides • Varied activities in a wilderness location • Beautiful south coast • Bathe in Blue Lagoon • Gullfoss, Geysir, geothermal plant visit • Dramatic scenery of Vesteralan Islands • Drive snowmobiles and huskies • Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing • 24 hour daylight for June departures • Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir N.P • Search for the Northern Lights • Arctic beaches and mountains • Sami reindeer farm • Lead your own dogsledding team At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 5 days land only • 8 days land only • 5 days land only • 4 days land only • 8 days land only • Travel by minibus • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • 7 nights in hotels and guesthouses • 4 nights hotels • 7 nights hotels • 4 nights in wilderness cabins or Aurora guesthouse • 2 nights log cabins and 1 night wilderness cabin • 7 nights wilderness Lodge • All breakfasts,6 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • Full board throughout • All breakfasts and 7 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Snowshoeing by night departures Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Reykjavik. 1 Start Reyjavik. 1 Start Reykjavik. 1 Start Andoy Friluftssenter. 1 Start Harriniva. 2 Drive north to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, explore the 2 Drive along south coast stopping at Seljalandsfoss 2 Head east, taking in Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss 2 Explore the area on foot; trip to the nearby valley for 2 Traditional reindeer sleds ride, evening Northern 1 Start Basecamp Oulanka. Ice Cap, fishing villages, lava flows and birdlife. and Skogafoss Waterfalls and Reynisfjara volcanic Waterfalls; on past Vik to the sea stacks at lunch and ice fishing on Lake Kringelvann. Lights snowmobile excursion. 2 Snowshoe hike in national park; free afternoon. beach; evening Northern Lights excursion. Reynisdrangar. 3 Walk to extinct crater of Eldborg, continue to 3 Tour of Andoya passing through fishing villages on 3 Dogsledding and transfer to wilderness cabin, 3 Cross-country skiing in the morning; free afternoon. Hvalfjordur fjord and on to Thingvellir N.P.; transfer 3 Drive across Skeidararsandur floodplains to 3 Visit Skaftafell; easy glacier walk on Svinafellsjokull the Arctic coast, including northern Europe’s longest evening snowshoe excursion. 4 Dogsledding tour; optional ice climbing. to Laugarvatn. Skaftafell; on to Svinafellsjokull for easy glacier or Solheimajokull Glacier. beach; visit world’s largest Northern Lights research 4 End Harriniva. 5 Free day in Ruka. 4 Visit Geysir, on to Gullfoss Waterfall; continue walk. Drive to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. 4 Drive to Jokulsarlon; walk to coast to enjoy the base. 6 to Thorsardalur Valley, on to Gjain Canyon; see 4 See Eyjafjallajokull Volcano; visit Gullfoss Waterfall, beached icebergs and ice formations. Afternoon ice 4 Morning visit local Sami reindeer farm; return to Months of departure Wilderness skills including igloo building and fire-making. Haifoss Waterfall. spouts at Geysir and explore Thingvellir N.P.; on cave visit (weather permitting). Friluftssenter for free time and hot tub; evening meal Choose your own date for a private departure, to Reykjavik. in the lavvo. 7 5 Drive across lunar-like landscape of Fjallabak; 5 See Gullfoss Waterfall; travel to Geysir and the rift or join our guided groups in the following months: Optional activities including ice climbing, optional swim and walk to hot springs; walk to 5 Morning visit Leidarendi lava tube cave and the valley at Thingvellir. 5 Transfer to Evenes; trip ends. snowmobiling or fatbiking. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 Ofaerufoss Waterfall. Blue Lagoon; end Reykjavik. 6 Tour of the Hellisheidarvirkjun geothermal heating ● ● ● End Basecamp Oulanka. 6 To Vatnajokull NP. visit Skaftafell and walk to plant; into the Blue Mountains for walk past lava Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/CFL Svartifoss Waterfall; to the Glacial Lagoon, optional Months of departure flows. Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure boat ride. Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Free day in Reykjavik for optional excursions; or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Visit Vik; on to basalt columns of Reynisfjara, visit or join our guided groups in the following months: snowmobiling or exploring the city. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: puffin nesting area and the rock arch at southern 8 ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Morning visit Leidarendi lava tube cave; afternoon tip of Iceland; to Reykjavik. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● transfer to airport; end Keflavik. exodustravels.com/trip/CNC ● ● ● ● ● 8 End Reykjavik. exodustravels.com/trip/CZT exodustravels.com/trip/CFA Months of departure Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● “I enjoyed fabulous ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/CZS exodustravels.com/trip/AVP scenery, learnt new skills, laughed out loud “A brilliant introduction and had enormous fun…” Our small guided group to Iceland, spanning trips are a fantastic Joanne Griffiths opportunity for couples, a wide variety singles and friends to travel We visit the Andoya Space with like-minded people. Center, a fully functional of landscapes and Our average group size is rocket range, regularly 10 - 12, and minimum ages vary from launching rockets and weather locations.” 14-16 years. To find out more about your balloons into the atmosphere specific holiday follow the trip URL. for scientific research. Bryher Mason
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FINLAND NEW SWEDEN, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA SWEDEN, NORWAY ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA Brown Bear Stockholm & the Baltics Scandinavia in Summer Cycle the Baltics Encounter in Winter
Trip Code WBW 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code ASN4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 CES 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code MVB6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Stunning wilderness in eastern Finland • Norway’s fjords • Four countries in one week • Cycle through three countries • Observe Brown bears from a comfortable hide • Flåm railway • Traditional Christmas markets • Diverse capital cities • Cosy forest basecamp • Bergen and Stockholm • Hill of Crosses and Trakai Castle • Ride through national parks ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Discover the Baltics • 4 days land only • 9 days land only • 8 days land only • 11 days land only • Travel by private minibus • Travel by rail and private minibus • Travel by mini bus • 9 days cycling with vehicle support • 2 nights Kuikka Basecamp and 1 night bear hide • 7 nights 3-star hotels and 1 night pension • 6 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 overnight ferry • 10 nights hotels 6 Visit seaside town of Jurmala. Trip Code AVV 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • • • • All breakfasts included All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included All breakfasts and l lunch included All breakfasts included 7 Explore Rundale Palace, the Hill of Crosses and the • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Trip highlights port of Klaipeda. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Three countries in twelve days 8 Transfer to the Curonian Spit and visit the sand • Forests and beaches dunes. 1 Start Kajaani; to Kuikka Basecamp. 1 Start Bergen. 1 Start Stockholm. 1 Start Tallinn; transfer to hotel. • Palaces, castles and monasteries 9 Plokstine Cold War Museum; city tour around 2 Guided wilderness hike; early evening transfer to 2 Guided tour of Bergen including funicular railway; 2 Stockholm city tour; overnight ferry to Tallinn. 2 Explore Tallinn; transfer to Lahemaa N.P. for At a glance Kaunas. bear hide for the night. free afternoon. 3 Arrive in Tallinn; afternoon city walking tour. a scenic ride. 10 Pazaislis Monastery and Trakai Castle. 3 3 3 • 12 days land only Canoe on the lake near Basecamp Kuikka; optional Morning ferry ride through the Sognefjod to Flåm; 4 Free morning in Tallinn; transfer to Riga, afternoon Full day riding through Lahemma N.P. • Travel by midi bus 11 Guided tour of Vilnius; free time to explore. overnight bear hide. afternoon walk to lookout. visit Christmas market. 4 Transfer to Peipsi; cycle along lake shore; transfer 4 4 • 11 nights hotels 12 End Vilnius. To Kajaani airport; end. Day on the fjord, including walk to a cheese farm. 5 Guided tour around Riga, afternoon at leisure. to Tartu. • 5 5 All breakfasts included To Oslo on the historical Flåm Railway. 6 Transfer to Rundale and the Hill of Crosses; Cycle through ‘Estonian Switzerland’ to Otepaa; Months of departure • Optional single supplement – please enquire Months of departure 6 Sightseeing tour of Oslo; free afternoon. overnight in Vilnius. transfer to Riga. Choose your own date for a private departure, 6 Itinerary - day by day Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Train to Stockholm, Sweden; free evening. 7 Vilnius city tour and Trakai Castle. Cycle to Jurmala; transfer back to Riga. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 1 or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Walking tour of Stockholm including the Vasa 8 Trip ends in Vilnius. To Sventoji; cycle to Klaipeda. Start Tallinn. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC museum; optional archipelago boat tour. 8 Transfer to the Curonian Spit N.P; explore by bike. 2 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● Tallinn guided tour and free time to explore. ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 End Stockholm. Months of departure 9 Drive to Kintai village; cycle to Vente Cape and 3 Explore the pine forests and sandy beaches of exodustravels.com/trip/WBW Silute; transfer to Vilnius. exodustravels.com/trip/AVV Choose your own date for a private departure, Lahemaa N.P.; guided tour around Tartu city. Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Transfer to Trakai; cycle around town and visit 4 Tour of Cesis and Gauja National Park. Trakai Castle; return to Vilnius. 5 Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Guided tour of Riga old town; free afternoon. or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● 11 End Vilnius.
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SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, ITALY NEW FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, ITALY FRANCE FRANCE FRANCE SPAIN Mont Blanc Winter Mont Blanc Highlights Ardeche Mixed Activity Week Cycle the Canal du Midi Walking the French Riviera Highlights of Central Spain Activity Week
Trip Code TWN 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code CEB6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code ADB 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 5 6 7Trip Code MEC8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code TEK6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code ASE 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Summits and valleys • Spectacular mountain scenery • Spectacular gorge descent • Traditional French villages • Centre based in the heart of the Cote d’Azur • Toledo, Salamanca, El Escorial • Comfortable chalet with jacuzzi • Cross country skiing and snowshoeing • Zip lines, climbing and cycling • Delicious regional food and wine • Coastal paths and mountain trails • Charming villages and vineyards • Five Alpine walks • Stay in charming Les Contamines • Great food and wine • Carcassonne and Narbonne • Picturesque mountain villages • Baroque architecture At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 7 days land only • 7 nights in a comfortable chalet • Travel by private minibus, train and bus • Travel by minibus • 5 days cycling with vehicle support • Travel by private bus, train and public bus • Travel by private minibus and train • All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and • 7 nights traditional mountain hotel • 6 nights hotel and 1 night camping • 7 nights hotels • 7 nights 3-star hotel • 6 nights hotels 6 dinners included • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • Alternative spring and autumn itineraries • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Single supplement not available Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Les Contamines. 1 Start Joyeuse. 1 Start Carcassonne. 1 Start Menton. 1 Start Madrid. 1 Start Chalet Chamonix. 2 Half day guided cross-country skiing; afternoon free. 2 High ropes course zipping through the treetops. 2 Loop ride around Carcassonne to the foot of the 2 Walk to Cap Martin Peninsula, passing through 2 Day trip to Toledo, a city of ‘three cultures’. 2 Transfer; walk to Switzerland and descend into France. 3 Half day guided snowshoe walk; afternoon free. 3 Cycle through dramatic vistas and villages. Montagne Noire. Roquebrune Cap Martin. 3 High speed train to Segovia; climb the castle tower. 3 3 3 Transfer; ascend to the Bel Lachat Refuge and 4 Guided tour of Chamonix; afternoon snowshoe 4 Rock climbing and abseiling above the Chassezac Cycle from Carcassonne over locks and bridges Bus to Sospel; walk to border of the Mercantour 4 Visit the mediaeval village of Pedraza; afternoon summit the Aiguillette des Houches and Brevent. walk. Gorge. to Lezignan Corbieres. N.P; return by bus. wine tasting in Rueda; transfer to Salamanca. 4 4 4 Start Les Houches cross the Col de Voza and 5 Free day in Chamonix. 5 First day of the kayak down the Ardeche River; Follow the Canal du Midi from Lezignan Corbieres Free day. 5 Explore Salamanca including the old University continue towards Les Contamines. to Beziers. 5 6 Transfer to Megeve for half day dog sledding. overnight bivouac. Train or bus to the mountains above Monaco; buildings and the cathedral. 5 5 Free day; optional walks, activities or sightseeing. 6 Cycle through vineyards from Beziers to Narbonne. coastal path to Eze. 6 7 Full day guided snowshoe outing. Kayak the final section, finish at a riverside bar in Morning transfer to Avila; sightseeing and the city 6 Transfer to Italy; climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse St. Martin, transfer to hotel. 6 Free day in Narbonne to explore the town. 6 Bus to Castellar; walk to the French-Italian border; walls; afternoon transfer to El Escorial; visit the 8 End Les Contamines. above Ferret Valley to Courmayeur. 7 Day trip to the prehistoric cave at Aven d’Orgnac; 7 Circular ride from Narbonne around the stunning decend into Menton. UNESCO World Heritage monastery. 7 Transfer; walk via Lac Blanc to La Flegere, descend visit local vineyard. Sigean Lake. 7 Short train ride to St. Jean Cap Ferrat; follow coastal 7 Finish El Escorial. Months of departure by cable car. 8 End Joyeuse. 8 End Narbonne trails along limestone cliff. 8 End Chalet Chamonix. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 End Menton. 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“The Riviera is beautiful. “We can’t recommend “We have had the most The walks along the this trip highly fun packed, enjoyable spectacular coastline, enough! The hikes were and memorable week in up in the hills and incredible - challenging, A quality local bike hire is the Ardeche!” included in the overall price of our cycling holidays. through the seemingly beautiful, varied and Simon, Clare & George Parker Typically this will be a hybrid or mountain bike timeless villages were expertly guided.” depending on the nature of Jennifer Conahan the trip. Follow the trip URL to download all excellent.” your trip notes for more details. Jonathan Boxhall
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SPAIN SPAIN SPAIN SPAIN Picos Mixed Activity Week Walking the Picos de Europa Sierra de Aitana Mixed Activity Walking in Andalucia
Trip Code ASQ 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code TSQ6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 1 Trip5 Code 2ASB6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 7 8 Trip9 Code TDS 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Canoe on the Sella River • Dramatic peaks and gorges • Bernia Ridge scramble • Stunning Caminito del Rey • Trek through the Cares Gorge • Spot Griffon vultures and eagles • Rock climbing and abseiling • Magic moorish villages • Cycle along the Camino de Santiago • Warm hospitality • Beautiful Guadalest Valley • Charming city of Seville SPAIN At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Authentic Andalucia • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 7 nights at a family-run hotel • 7 nights hotel • Mini bus to access activities • 5 days centre-based walking • All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and • All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and • 7 nights family-run village pension • 7 nights in a converted farmhouse with pool 3 Marvel at beautiful Moorish and ‘Mudejar’ Trip Code ADH 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 dinners included 6 dinners included • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included architecture; enjoy the gardens of Seville; overnight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Solo departures available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Solo departures available Trip highlights in Seville. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire 4 Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Moorish history To the white Moorish villages of Andalucia; visit Olvera and Setenil; return to the Cortijo. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • 1 1 Full days in Seville and Granada Start Arena de Cabrales. Start Benimantell. Practice session to learn basic 5 • Free day: explore the countryside around the 1 rope work, scrambling and abseiling techniques. 1 Breathtaking Alhambra 2 Day of canyoning in the Rubo Gorge with optional Start Arenas de Cabrales. Start Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas. farmhouse or visit Ronda or Cordoba. water slides, jumps and abseils. 2 2 Full day rock climbing and abseiling in Guadalest 2 At a glance Visit the Arenas de Cabrales range. Gentle walk through olive groves to Villanueva de 6 Full day in Granada; morning visit the Alhambra; Valley. • 3 Classic Cares Gorge walk. 3 Ascent to Pandescura peak with superb views of San Juan; optional tapas lunch. 8 days land only afternoon free to explore; overnight Granada. 3 Canyoning down a remote canyon of sculpted 3 • Travel by air-conditioned minibus 4 Canoeing along the famous River Sella. the Western Massif. Fantastic walk in the Sierra de Grazalema. 7 To the white village of Antequera; short walk in El limestone, progressing by a succession of abseils, • 5 nights in a comfortable converted farmhouse and 5 Free day to relax, take a trip to the coast or 4 Classic Cares Gorge walk, one of the most popular 4 Walk to the Caños Santos Monastery; walk to Torcal Natural Reserve; transfer to the Cortijo. jumps and scrambles. 2 nights hotels choose from optional activities including climbing walks in Spain. Setenil, where villas are built into the side of a gorge. 8 End Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas. 4 Half day sea kayaking or paddle boarding. • All breakfasts and 5 dinners included and caving. 5 Free day; optional activities include caving, 5 Introduction to Seville; free to explore; return to the 5 • Optional single supplement – please enquire 6 Spectacular ride on Fuente Dé cable car; afternoon canoeing, canyoning or trip to the coast. Free day; optional via ferrata, bouldering, or trip to Cortijo after dinner. Vila Joiosa’s beach and chocolate factory. Months of departure walk and visit the mediaeval village of Potes. 6 Summit of Peña Main, a classic viewpoint of the 6 Visit El Chorro Gorge; walk the Caminito del Itinerary - day by day 6 Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col. Trek to the dramatic Simas Limestone Fissures and Rey. Enjoy views of the canyon, the massive Mountain biking along the coastal paths of the 1 Start Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 summit Aitana Peak (1550m). Guadalhorce Dam and the reservoir complex. old Camino de Santiago; free time at the beach Walk up to the twin summits of Mancondiu offering 2 Half-day guided walk through Algamitas. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC (seasonal). 7 Scenic scrambling along Bernia Ridge. 7 fantastic views of the Central and Eastern Massifs. Walk a circuit around Peñon overlooking Algamitas. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 End Arena de Cabrales. 8 End Arenas de Cabrales. 8 End Benimantell. 8 End Cortijo Rosario, Algamitas. exodustravels.com/trip/ADH Months of departure Months of departure Months of departure Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/ASB exodustravels.com/trip/ASQ exodustravels.com/trip/TSQ exodustravels.com/trip/TDS
“The mixture of scrambling, abseiling and trekking made Our accommodation in the Picos is a cosy family-run the day so exciting hotel. It is the only hotel in Arenas with views of the and special.” highest peaks. Free wifi is available too. Nestled in the hills of the Harriet Hunter-Purvis Picos, this is a truly idyllic setting for your next adventure.
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NEW PORTUGAL PREMIUM SPAIN SPAIN PORTUGAL Azores: Whale & ITALY ITALY Cycle the Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago Trek Portugal Explorer Highlights of Italy Treasures of Sicily Dolphin Watching
1 Trip Code 2MWC 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 Trip7 Code TSO8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code ADO6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code WSA6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code ADI4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 ADZ4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Follow the pilgrims’ route • Follow the Way of St James • Lisbon, Porto and UNESCO Douro region • Visit Sete Cidades Crater and Fire Lake • Venice, Florence and Rome • Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta and Syracuse • Explore cathedrals and monasteries • Cathedrals and monasteries • Cookery in a rural village • Whale and dolphin watching excursions • Boat trip on Lake Como • Explore Baroque Val di Noto • Great food and wine • Galician cuisine • Mediaeval Evora • Excellent birdwatching opportunities • Two nights on the Amalfi Coast • Mt Etna and Zingaro Nature Reserve At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • 10 days land only • 8 days land only • 13 days land only • 9 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support • 6 days point-to-point walking • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus, • Travel by train, ferry, public and private bus • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • 7 nights in hotels and Casa Rurales • 8 nights in hotels and pensions • 8 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 night guesthouse boats and internal flights • 12 nights hotels and guesthouses • 8 nights 3 and 4-star hotels • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 1 wine tasting and 2 dinners included • 7 nights 4-star hotels • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts and 1 wine tasting included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Solo departures available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Internal flights included Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire 1 Start Leon. 1 Start Porto. 1 Start Venice. 1 Start in Acireale. Itinerary - day by day 2 Ride across the plains of Castille through countryside 1 Start Samos. 2 Guided sightseeing in Porto’s UNESCO historic 2 Day at leisure to wander the narrow streets of this 2 Excursion and short walk on Mt Etna; afternoon and quaint villages to Astorga. 2 To Sarria walking through ancient oak forests and centre; free afternoon. 1 Start Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island. enchanting city. wine tasting. 3 Climb into the mountains of Leon to the Monte quaint villages. 3 Explore the Douro Valley: visit the Douro museum, 2 Fly to Pico; transfer to Faial Island and explore 3 Train to Verona for lunch; continue onto Varenna. 3 Drive to Syracuse; visit the Greek theatre; on to 3 Horta; visit Scrimshaw Museum. de la Cruz de Ferro; descend to Molinaseca. Walk through the hills of the Galician countryside take a scenic train ride and visit a local vineyard. 4 Scenic boat ride across Lake Como to the UNESCO town of Noto. 4 Ride to Villafranca with views across the valleys of to Portomarin. 4 Transfer to the university city of Coimbra, Portugal’s 3 Whale and dolphin watching excursion between picturesque town of Bellagio. 4 Morning visit of Ragusa Ibla; transfer to Agrigento’s 4 Faial and Pico Islands. Galicia and mountains of Leon; long ascent to the Uphill to the village of Ventas de Naron; on to former capital. 5 Train to Florence; walking tour including food tasting Valley of the Temples. village of O’Cebreiro. Palas de Rei. 5 Guided sightseeing of Coimbra; afternoon transfer 4 Visit coast of Faial Island to observe land and sea at a market. 5 Visit ruins of Selinunte; drive to the hilltop village 5 5 birds; evening walk to the coast to hear the famous Enter Galicia’s landscape of traditional agricultural Walk to the town of Melide, and then on to Arza, to rural village; hands-on cookery experience. 6 Free day in Florence. of Erice. villages; cycle past Samos monastery on the way both famous for their cuisine. 6 shearwaters. 6 Drive to the UNESCO town of Evora in the Alentejo 7 Transfer into Umbria to agriturismo near Assisi for Walk in Zingaro Nature Reserve; afternoon visit to Sarria. 6 5 Free day on Pico Island; swim with dolphins The final section to Pedruozo. region; guided city tour. delicious homemade food. Segesta archaeological site; overnight in Palermo. 6 Cycle along tree-lined paths to Portomarin, rebuilt 7 (optional); fly to Sao Miguel Island. 7 7 Walk to Santiago de Compostela. Easy walk in the Alentejo countryside; visit megalithic 8 Free day. Morning visit to Monreale Cathedral; guided tour on a hilltop in the 1950’s in order to construct a site of Almendres Cromelech; free afternoon. 6 Visit the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and the Fire of Palermo. 8 Free day in Santiago de Compostela. 9 reservoir; continue to Palas de Rei. Lake. Morning transfer to Rome; orientation walk to some 8 Transfer to Lisbon; guided city tour. 8 Drive to the fishing village of Cefalu; on to charming 7 9 End Santiago de Compostela. of the city’s best sights. Short ascents and descents to Monte de Gozo; 7 Boat trip to the southern part of the island; final 9 Half day excursion to Sintra; visit the UNESCO Taormina. follow the pilgrims’ route to the cathedral of whale watching excursion; transfer to Furnas Valley 10 Free day to explore Rome. Pena Palace; dinner with Fado music. 9 End in Taormina. Santiago de Compostela. Months of departure to visit hot springs. 11 Continue to Italy’s most celebrated shoreline, the 10 End Lisbon. 8 8 Amalfi Coast. End Santiago de Compostela. Choose your own date for a private departure, End Ponta Delgada. Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Free day to visit Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Naples Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure Months of departure or Mt. Vesuvius. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, 13 Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, End Amalfi Coast. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/TSO or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/ADZ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/ADO exodustravels.com/trip/MWC exodustravels.com/trip/WSA or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “Our guide was brilliant ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/ADI and the walking was well paced - if you can “A great trip for anyone walk 10 miles a day On this trip spend a day in Penela, one of Portugal’s who wants a ‘taster’ best kept secrets. Be you can do this trek.” welcomed by the friendly of different cities and David Shelton locals who will demonstrate how some of the finest regional areas of Italy.” specialities are prepared. Sue Beesley
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ITALY NEW ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY Island Hopping ITALY Sicily Food Adventure Puglia: Discover the Heel of Italy Walking in Puglia & Matera Highlights of the Amalfi Coast Walking the Amalfi Coast in the Bay of Naples
Trip Code ADY 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code ADE4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 TEV4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 Trip7 Code TDE8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AVG 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code TDA4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Italy’s most varied gastronomic region • Baroque Lecce and Matera’s caves • Leisurely walks in the Apulian countryside • Wild scenery on volcanic Ischia • Coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello • World-famous coastal walks • Food and wine tastings • Stay in authentic stone ‘Trulli’ houses • UNESCO towns of Matera and Alberobello • Capri’s iconic ‘Blue Grotto’ • Walk on the famous Path of the Gods • Visit Amalfi, Ravello and Positano • Iconic heritage sites and Baroque cities • Pasta making and wine tasting • Delicious regional specialities • Pastel-coloured Procida • Visit Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius • Best selling trip At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and train • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and train • Travel by air-conditioned minibus, public bus and boat • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus and boat • Travel by private minibus and boat • 7 nights 3 and 4-star hotels • 7 nights 3 and 4-star hotels • 6 nights 3-star hotels and 1 night farmhouse • 7 nights in 3-star hotels • 7 nights in a 3-star family-run hotel with pool • 7 nights in a family-run 3-star hotel with pool • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 wine tastings • All breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner/cookery class • All breakfasts, 1 wine tasting and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners included and 1 cookery class included and 1 wine tasting included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Not suitable for severe vertigo sufferers • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Matera. 1 Start in Massa Lubrense, on the Sorrento Peninsula. 1 Start Agerola. 1 Start Palermo. 1 Start Lecce. 2 Short walk in Matera’s Rock Churches Park and 2 Circular walk to beautiful Sorrento; free time and 2 Sightseeing in Amalfi and glorious Ravello. 1 Start Agerola. 2 Explore Palermo; street food tour; visit Monreale and 2 Day trip to Otranto; visit the historic centre; optional guided sightseeing in UNESCO ‘Sassi’ district. limoncello tasting. 3 Naples sightseeing including Piazza Plebiscito 2 Impressive walk to Monte Tre Calli for fantastic open the Duomo. coastal walk. 3 Walk along a canyon trail with prehistoric caves 3 Boat to Capri; walk the unspoilt western coast; and the National Museum. views of the Sorrento peninsula. 3 Transfer to Trapani; cookery class with local chefs; 3 Guided tour of Lecce; to Ostuni; visit an olive farm. and rock villages. optional boat trip to the iconic Blue Grotto. 4 Spectacular ‘Walk of the Gods’ to Positano; 3 Follow mule tracks and steps down to Amalfi; to Marsala for wine tasting. 4 Easy walk in the Ostuni countryside; visit the 4 Morning visit Ostuni; afternoon walk through olive 4 Free day in Capri: discover Roman villas or take boat to Amalfi. free afternoon. 4 Visit the fishing village of Sciacca; transfer to archaeological park of Agnano; pasta-making class. groves and vineyards; visit Agnano Archaeological a boat tour around the island. 5 Free day to relax, visit Pompeii, or take a boat 4 Drive to Bay of Naples; visit Pompeii; optional walk Park; overnight in a farmhouse. Agrigento; guided tour of the Valley of the Temples. 5 Visit the Castellana caves; on to Alberobello; wine 5 A walk to explore Capri’s rugged landscape, caves ride along the coast (all optional). on the vast crater of Mt Vesuvius. 5 5 To Piazza Armerina; visit Villa Romana; produce tasting and overnight in a traditional ‘Trullo’ house. Morning walk to the the Adriatic coast; transfer to and stunning view points; boat to Ischia. 6 Visit Herculaneum ruins; up to Vesuvius for short 5 Walk through the forests of the Valle delle Ferriere the UNESCO town of Alberobello. tasting; transfer to Ragusa Ibla. 6 Free day; visit Bari, travel to Castel del Monte or 6 Panoramic coastal walk from Ischia harbour to optional walk. Nature Reserve to Ravello. 6 6 To Modica; visit a famous chocolate factory; explore Trani. Free day; optional visit to Lecce, Polignano or Bari. Sant’Angelo; optional visit to Castello Aragonese. 7 Boat to Capri; free afternoon to explore the 6 Free day; take a boat trip to Capri, visit Naples explore Noto; to Syracuse. 7 Full day sightseeing in Matera and UNESCO ‘Sassi’ 7 Walk over the hills of the Itria Valley; visit 7 Sail to pastel-coloured Procida; a walk with island. or Herculaneum. 7 Drive to the Etna region for wine and produce district; overnight in Matera. Locorotondo; wine tasting in Alberobello. spectacular island views; boat to Naples. 8 End Bomerano. 7 ‘Walk of the Gods’ with superb panoramic views tasting; free afternoon in Taormina. 8 Transfer to Bari; end. 8 End Alberobello. 8 End Naples. out to Positano. 8 End Taormina. Months of departure 8 End Agerola. 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“Just back from this “A real highlight was trip and left wanting eating fresh seafood to return. You will see all overlooking the In addition to the information in this brochure, detailed trip there is to see on notes can be downloaded harbour in Sciacca.” from each trip page on the Exodus website. They the Amalfi Coast.” Tim Fearn contain useful information about the Diane Harvey itinerary, joining the tour or group, visas, accommodation and more.
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ITALY NEW ITALY NEW I PREMIUM ITALY, AUSTRIA PREMIUM NEW ITALY ITALY AUSTRIA Cycle Cilento & Piedmont & Parma Dolomites Centre-Based Tuscany & Cinque Terre Walking in Tuscany Walking in the Austrian Tyrol the Amalfi Coast Food Adventure Cycling
Trip Code MWO 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code ADT6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code TDT4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 5 9 6 7Trip Code ADW8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code MED4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 TDF 61 72 38 5 Multiple94 Grades 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cilento’s rugged scenery • Two picturesque regions • Tuscany’s north western mountains • Discover Italy’s ‘Food Valley’ • Spectacular mountain scenery • Beautiful Tyrolean scenery • Cycle along the Amalfi Coast • Cinque Terre view walk • Family-run farmhouse with pool • Vineyards and tastings • World renowned Dolomiti cuisine • Moderate and challenging walks • Explore Amalfi and Ravello • Explore Lucca and Portofino • Challenging walking on selected dates • Traditional truffle hunt • Leisurely cycling routes • Excellent traditional cuisine At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 nights 3 and 4-star hotels and 1 night farmhouse • Travel by mini bus and train • 7 nights farmhouse with pool • Travel by private and public bus • 5 days cycling, with some small climbs • Level 3 and 5 walks offered each day • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included • 4 nights 3-star hotels and 3 nights farmhouse • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • 7 nights premium hotels • 7 nights in the 4-star Hotel Adler • 7 nights 3-star hotel • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts and 7 dinners included Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start in Palinuro, on the southern coast of Cilento. 1 Start Braccicorti. 2 Cycle along unspoilt coastline to San Severino. 1 Start Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. 2 Walk through the Orecchiella National Park. 1 Arrive Turin; transfer to the hilltop village of La Morra. 1 Start Villabassa. 1 Fly to Munich; transfer to Achenkirch. 3 To the mediaeval village of Pisciotta; descend 2 Local cheese factory tour; visit Verrucole Castle, 3 Explore the ancient village of Campocatino and 2 Visit the vineyards of Barolo and truffle hunt. 2 Ride along the Rienz River to Brunico; visit folklore 2 Climbing up the valley to the Seewaldhütte; to Casalvelino. transfer to Cinque Terre. San Viviano’s Hermitage. 3 Visit Alba and Serralunga. museum; transfer back to Villabassa. descend to hotel. 3 3 3 4 Undulating ride through coastal villages; end Visit the famous Cinque Terre; optional walk 4 Circular walk from Braccicorti to market town 4 Vineyards of Alba and afternoon cooking class. Transfer to the Sexten Valley; ride via San Candido Bus and cable car to start the ascent of Bärenkopf; in Paestum. between villages. Castiglione di Garfagnana. to Villabassa. return to Seespitze; ferry to Achenkirch. 5 Transfer to Castell’ Arquato; wine and cheese 4 4 4 5 Train to Salerno; scenic ride to Minori, our base Explore Portofino, afternoon transfer to Castelnuovo. 5 Free day to visit Lucca, the Cinque Terre, Florence tasting. Follow the Drau cycle path across the Austrian Walk up to farm of Pasillalm; descend to Pertisau; for three nights. 5 or Pisa. border to Lienz; transfer to Villabassa. ferry back. Free day to visit Florence or Pisa. 6 Guided tour of Parma; visit traditional Parma ham 5 5 6 Cycle along the Amalfi Coast to Praiano and Positano. 6 Visit Castelnuovo market and the Grotta del Vento 6 Transfer to ski village Vianova and walk through the vendors with tasting. Free day; enjoy a walk or visit Bolzano, capital of Free day. Alpi Apuane National Park. the South Tyrol. 6 7 Free day on the Amalfi Coast. caves; transfer to Lucca. 7 Visit Parmeggiano Reggiano dairy to sample locally Bus to Steinberg; walk back to Achenkirch over 7 6 Transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo; cycle past the famous Kögljoch. 8 End Minori. 7 City tour and afternoon to further explore the town. Head into the Appenino Tosco-Emiliano N.P. to the produced cheese. summit of Monte Prado. peaks of Tre Cima di Lavaredo en route to Villabassa. 7 8 End Lucca. 8 Transfer to Turin; end. Head to the Rofan mountain range, walk the Months of departure 8 End Braccicorti. 7 Transfer into the Casies Valley; visit Monguelfo Enzianweg path to Steineres Tor; descend to lake; castle; ride to Villabassa. ferry back. Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure Months of departure Months of departure 8 End Villabassa. 8 End Achenkirch. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/MWO ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/ADW exodustravels.com/trip/ADT exodustravels.com/trip/TDT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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“Climbing hills and being rewarded with “Brilliant, wonderful, outstanding views exciting, awe-inspiring! at the top, is how The most inspirational I remember this trip!” week in the Alps.” Terri Lord Brigitte Schneeloch
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NEW CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, AUSTRIA, CZECH REPUBLIC NEW SLOVENIA POLAND POLAND, SLOVAKIA SLOVAKIA, POLAND HUNGARY, POLAND Budapest to Prague Slovenia Mixed Activity Discover Poland Tatra Winter Activity Week Highlights of Central Europe Prague to Budapest Ride in Winter
Trip Code AVQ 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code AWP6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code AVU 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code MVZ6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 Trip5 Code CVT6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 Trip5 Code CGA6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Centre based • Historical cities • Four capital cities, five countries • Four capital cities steeped in history • Fantastic range of activities • Budapest, Vienna and Prague • Rafting, canyoning, zip-line and biking • UNESCO listed Auschwitz and Malbork Castle • UNESCO World Heritage sites • Range of cuisines, wines and beers • Traditional Slovak culture • Traditional Christmas markets • Kayaking on the Soca River • Rural life in the Tatra Mountains • High Tatra Mountains • Rivers, forests and national parks • Centre based • Delicious regional cuisine At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 14 days land only • 11 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Travel by private air-conditioned bus • 8 days cycling with 90% support vehicle • 7 nights hotel en suite • Travel by private minibus • 7 nights hotel • 7 nights comfortable hotels • 13 nights in hotels and pensions • 10 nights comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • 7 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfast and 4 lunches included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • Solo and Family dates available • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included • Family departure scheduled • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Warsaw. 1 Start Prague. 1 Start Prague. 1 Start Smokovec. 1 Start Budapest; afternoon optional visit to the city 1 Start Kobarid. 2 Walking tour of Warsaw, transfer to Gdansk. 2 Guided sightseeing and free time in Prague. 2 Cycle to Cesky Krumlov by the Vltava River. 2 A full day introduction to snowshoeing. thermal baths. 2 2 Morning whitewater rafting; afternoon optional 3 Sightseeing in Gdansk, transfer to Torun stopping en 3 Transfer to Cesky Krumlov; time to explore its castle. 3 Ride through the forests and hills to Trebon. 3 Cross country skiing instruction followed by a Morning guided sightseeing in Budapest; free hike. afternoon and optional Danube cruise. route at Malbork Castle. 4 Visit Telc; the cliff top castle at Znojmo; on to 4 Cycle along Greenways Trail to UNESCO town guided itinerary at Strbske Pleso. 3 3 Morning canyoning; free afternoon for optional 4 Walking tour of Torun; transfer to Wroclaw. Mikulov in the winegrowing area of Moravia. of Telc. 4 A trip to Zakopane for dogsledding: tour of town, Transfer to Vienna; guided sightseeing; traditional activities. lunch at a Viennese café. 5 Transfer to Krakow; en route visit Auschwitz. 5 Sightseeing in mediaeval Mikulov; to Lednice; visit 5 Cycle past vineyards to Mikulov. afternoon visit thermal pools at Bukowina Tatranska. 4 4 Day kayaking on the river (various grades). 5 Free day to explore Vienna. 6 Morning walking tour of Krakow, free afternoon. castle and gardens. 6 Ride through the UNESCO grounds of Lednice; Transfer to the downhill slopes for skiing or 5 5 Free day for optional activities, including 6 snowboarding. To Cesky Krumlov; visit the old town; Christmas 7 Day trip to Zakopane. Visit the royal town of Skalica; on to Straznice, then transfer to Vienna. 6 Market visit on selected dates. paragliding and advanced canyoning. Plze for wine tasting; transfer to Bratislava. 7 Free day to choose from activities and attractions, 8 Free day in Vienna. End Krakow. 6 6 Morning mountain biking around the Soca 7 such as the Belianska Cave. Transfer to Pilsen; tour of the town including the Bratislava sightseeing; evening transfer to Vienna. 8 Pedal along the Danube Cycle Path; on to Bratislava. 7 famous brewery; optional visit to a beer spa. River; free afternoon. 8 Cable car ride up to Hrebienok for downhill Sightseeing; optional evening concert. 9 Cycle to the Slovakia-Hungary border; transfer to 7 Morning at Zipline Slovenia; free afternoon. Months of departure sledding, afternoon horse and sleigh tour. 7 On to Prague for a day of sightseeing. 9 Transfer to historic Sopron in Hungary; afternoon Esztergom. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 8 8 End Kobarid. transfer to Szentendre; guided sightseeing; on to End Smokovec. End Prague. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Follow the Danube beneath Visegrad Castle; Budapest. transfer to Budapest. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure Months of departure Months of departure 10 ● ● ● ● Guided tour of Budapest with free time. 11 End Budapest. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, 11 To the High Tatra Mountains, stop at Banska exodustravels.com/trip/AWP or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: Stiavnica and Vlkolinec en route; visit Strbske Pleso Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Lake; on to Smokovec. Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 12 Free half day; afternoon transfer to Krakow. or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/AVQ 13 exodustravels.com/trip/CVT exodustravels.com/trip/CGA Morning tour visiting old market, Mariacki Church JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC and Jewish quarter. ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Months of departure “This holiday was Choose your own date for a private departure, “Loved trying all the or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC different sports and everything I hoped for ● ● ● ● ● and more. I’ve been exodustravels.com/trip/AVU ways of getting around back a week and am in the snow. Definitely still smiling.” the holiday for adults Celia Akers who want to get in touch with the child in them.” Janet Stevens
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NEW ROMANIA CROATIA CROATIA, MONTENEGRO, ROMANIA ROMANIA CROATIA Carpathian Walking Dubrovnik & BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Highlights of Romania Winter in Transylvania Cycling the Dalmatian Coast & Bears the Dalmatian Coast Bosnia & Beyond
Trip Code AWB 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WVR4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 Trip 5Code9 CVX 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code ADD6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AVB4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 Trip 5Code9 MVJ 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Painted monasteries of Bucovina • One of Europe’s last great wilderness areas • Mediaeval Saxon villages • Three UNESCO cities • Rugged natural beauty • Spectacular coastal routes • Classic steam train journey • Brown bear observation from a hide • Local brandy and wine in Sighisoara • Spectacular coastlines • Rich cultural heritage • Island hopping • Mediaeval Transylvania • Rich folklore and traditions • Visit Bran Castle, the home of Dracula • Visit Mljet National Park • Enjoy warm hospitality and lunch with local family • UNESCO city of Dubrovnik At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 10 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 11 days land only • 8 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Travel by minibus, horse-drawn cart and on foot • Travel by minibus • Travel by private bus, boat and ferry • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • 4 days cycling with vehicle support • 6 nights hotels, 1 night monastery and 2 nights • 7 nights comfortable guesthouse • 7 nights hotels • 7 nights hotels • 10 nights hotels and pensions • 7 nights hotels converted train hotel • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Solo dates available • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Bucharest; transfer to the Carpathian 1 Fly to Bucharest. 1 Start Trogir. 1 Start Dubrovnik Airport; drive to Kotor in Montenegro. 1 Arrive in Bucharest. Mountains. 2 Bucharest city tour and on to Sibiu in Transylvania. 2 Explore Trogir; transfer to Split, free time; ferry to 2 Kotor city tour; boat ride to Gospa od Skrpjela and 1 Start Split; ferry transfer to Hvar. 2 2 Visit the People’s Palace; transfer to Targu Neamt. Daywalk visiting Kalibash villages and bat cave. 3 Explore Saxon Sibiu and the village of Sibiel. Korcula. Perast Islands. 2 Circular ride exploring the island of Hvar, 10km 3 3 3 climb before a fantastic descent. 3 Visit Agapia Monastery; transfer to Gura Humorului. Horse-drawn cart and hike in Bazra Valley; evening 4 Brandy and wine tasting at the UNESCO site Drive to the village of Pupnat and walk back to Transfer to Cetinje; city tour; drive to UNESCO Brown bear watching. Korcula. Durmitor N.P.,visit Ostrog Monastery en route. 3 4 Round trip of Bucovina; visit famous painted of Sighisoara. Ride along the island to port of Sucuraj; ferry via 4 4 4 mainland to Korcula. monasteries of Moldovita and Sucevita. Hike through alpine pastures to Coja and Pestera. 5 Discover the village of Viscri; on to Brasov. Boat to Mljet Island; gentle walk to the peak of Gentle walk around Zabljak Plateau with its lakes 5 Montokuc for panoramic views. and traditional highland villages. 4 Free day in Lumbarda; optional visit (with bikes) 5 Drive to Viseu de Sus in Maramures; decorated Walk along a high alpine trail. 6 Visit the bear sanctuary and the village of Vulcan. 5 5 to picturesque island of Mljet. eggs museum en route. 6 Ferry to mainland; visit Ston en route to Dubrovnik. Transfer to the Piva River on the border with Bosnia; Visit Dracula’s Castle and Brasov; observe birdlife. 7 Brasov city tour; to Bran, Dracula's Castle. 6 lunch and a short walk; drive to Sarajevo. 5 6 7 Dubrovnik city tour. Scenic ride on island of Korcula, from Vela Luka to Steam train through the forests. Visit brown bear sanctuary; hike to Vulcan. 8 Return to Bucharest; end Bucharest. 6 7 City tour including the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum. Korcula town and on to Lumbarda. 7 Drive to Transylvania via Praid. 8 To Bucharest; end. Free day in Dubrovnik, or optional trip to Mostar 7 6 Ride through the vineyards of Peljesac Peninsula 8 in Bosnia. Drive to Lukomir, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s highest Visit Biertan, Sighisoara and Viscri; drive to Brasov. Months of departure towards the mainland; transfer to Dubrovnik. 8 End Dubrovnik. inhabited village; gentle walk to canyon. 9 Visit Bran Castle, home of Dracula; return to Brasov Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 Transfer to Mostar for sightseeing and city tour. 7 Free day to explore Dubrovnik. and explore the city. Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure 9 Explore Ottoman town of Pocitelj, Kravica 8 End Dubrovnik. 10 End Brasov. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, Waterfalls and visit nearby village of Blagaj. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● Transfer to Tvrdos Orthodox Monastery; wine Months of departure Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/CVX JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC tasting; continue to Trebinje and then Dubrovnik. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WVR ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 End Dubrovnik. or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/ADD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/MVJ exodustravels.com/trip/AWB or join our guided groups in the following months:
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break. Relaxed but exodustravels.com/trip/AVB comprehensive.” Marilyn Staib “Visiting Sarajevo and understanding The UNESCO village of Viscri was saved from the history was very deterioration through the initiative of the Prince’s moving.” Trust. It’s a great example of how tourism can benefit the inhabitants Josephine Nelson of remote areas.
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NEW SERBIA, MACEDONIA, ALBANIA, SERBIA ALBANIA ALBANIA BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Cycling in Albania Serbia – Gem of the Balkans Balkan Discoverer Highlights of Albania
Trip Code AVX 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AVL4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 1 Trip5 Code 2MVA6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 7 8 9 Trip Code ADJ 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Highlights of four countries • Historic UNESCO sites • Rarely visited UNESCO sites • Monasteries, caves and a nature reserve • Emerging cultures • Wild landscapes and coastline • Ride from mountain plateaus to sandy beaches • Wine tastings and warm hospitality • UNESCO sites • Warm local hospitality • Explore a once isolated country • Classic steam train GEORGIA, ARMENIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Highlights of Georgia & Armenia • 11 days land only • 10 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • 6 days cycling with vehicle support • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • 8 nights hotels and 2 nights village houses • 9 nights hotels • 5 nights hotels and 2 nights guesthouses 6 To Sevanavank and Haghartsin Monasteries; to Trip Code AXC 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 8 nights 3-star hotels • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included Haghpat. • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Trip highlights 7 Visit mediaeval churches at Haghpat and Sanahin; • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Historic Yerevan and Tbilisi cross into Georgia; to Tbilisi. Itinerary - day by day • Wine tasting in Georgia 8 Walking tour of Tbilisi; free afternoon. 1 Start Belgrade. 1 Start Tirana; explore the city. 1 Start Pogradec. • UNESCO churches and monasteries 9 To Kazbegi village for views of Mt. Kazbek; alpine 1 Start Belgrade Airport. 2 Belgrade city tour with free afternoon. 2 Visit Elbasan Fortress en route to Pogradec. 2 Transfer to Korce; cycle over Barmash Pass At a glance walk to Gergeti Trinity Church; onto Gudauri. 2 Novi Sad sightseeing including the city museum; 3 Transfer to Visegrad; visit bridge on the River Drina 3 Transfer to the artists’ village of Voskopoj; continue to Germenj. 10 To Uplistsikhe pre-Christian cave town; onto Gori, transfer to Jagodina. and Sirogojno traditional village and open air to Korce. 3 Cycle through high grassy plateaus; descend to • 14 days land only birthplace of Stalin; to Kutaisi. 3 • Travel by air-conditioned mini bus Visit Ravanica Monastery; to the Zupa wine museum. 4 Drive via the mountain village of Ersek to Permet, Carshove and Benje. 11 Explore Kutaisi’s UNESCO sites; walk in Borjomi- region; lunch and wine tasting; transfer to the 4 Ride the heritage railway in Mokra Gora N.P.; visit famous for food and wine. 4 Valley ride towards Kelcyra; transfer to Gjirokaster • 11 nights hotels and 2 nights guest house Kharagauli N.P.; to Bakuriani. spa town of Vrnjacka Banja. • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners included Drvengrad, a traditional village. 5 To Gjirokaster via the characteristic village of for afternoon city tour. • 12 Visit Mtskheta; drive to Tbilisi; free evening. 4 Drive along Ibar River Gorge; visit the UNESCO 5 Transfer to Skopje in Macedonia, stopping at spa Dhoksat. 5 Transfer to the Muzina Pass; descend to Sarande Optional single supplement – please enquire Studenica Monastery complex; transfer to Zlatar 13 Visit Signagi and the wine region of Kakheti; lunch town of Vrnjacka Banja en route. 6 Visit ‘The Blue Eye’ natural water spring; to Butrint via the UNESCO site of Butrint. Itinerary - day by day Mountain. and wine tasting; return to Tbilisi. 6 6 Spectacular coastal ride to the beach of Himare Bay. City tour of Skopje with boat ride in the Matka and on to Sarande. 1 Start Yerevan. 5 Morning visit Uvac Special Nature Reserve; 14 End Tbilisi. Canyon; visit 14th century monastery. 7 7 Optional climb to the Llogara Pass; descend to Vlore. To Porto Palermo Bay to visit Ali Pasha Castle; 2 Explore Yerevan and the surrounding area. cheese tastings at the Zlatar dairy; to Zlatibor 7 Morning city tour of Ohrid and Samuil’s Fortress; continue to Vlore. 8 End Vlore. Mountain. 3 Morning visit Geghard Monastery and pagan Months of departure afternoon free. 8 Visit Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery; drive 6 Morning to Mokra Gora; Sargan 8. temple at Garni; afternoon free. 8 Transfer to Tirana, Albania with afternoon city tour. to Berat. Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Transfer to Belgrade visiting Potpec Pecina 4 Khor Virap Monastery; wine tasting at Areni village; 9 Day trip to Berat. 9 Guided tour of UNESCO site of Berat; to the Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: Cave or Zlakusa village en route. Noravank monastery; to Goris. 10 Visit to Kruje, on Mt. Kruja, stronghold of the amphitheatre of Durres; continue to Kruje. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 Half day Belgrade city tour; free time; farewell 5 Visit Tatev Monastery; Silk Road and Lake Sevan via ● ● ● ● Albanian resistance. 10 End Kruje. dinner. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Selim Caravanserai and Noraduz. ● ● ● ● ● 11 Transfer to Tirana; end. exodustravels.com/trip/AXC 9 End Belgrade Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/MVA Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: AZERBAIJAN - 3 NIGHTS Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Extend your stay in the or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Caucus region with a short JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● trip to the Land of Fire - exodustravels.com/trip/AVL ● ● ● ● ● Azerbaijan. After an exodustravels.com/trip/AVX “I enjoyed this trip even exodustravels.com/trip/ADJ overnight train journey from Tbilisi, we arrive in the capital Baku, famous for its more than I had hoped blend of historic UNESCO buildings and modern skyscrapers. From here we visit “This is a really - the country is so the Ateshgyakh Fire-Worshippers’ Temple, Yanar Dag (burning mountain) and the enjoyable, varied trip interesting, the scenery ancient rock carvings at Gobustan. that gives a great glorious and the food introduction to these wonderful.” interesting countries…” Lynne Porteous James Cone
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NEW NEW GREECE TURKEY TURKEY RUSSIA Highlights of Ancient Greece Highlights of Turkey Lycian Activity Week Russia: Last Journey of the Tsars
Trip Code AGM 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code ATH4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 ATM4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 5 9 6 7Trip Code ARA8 91 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Ancient sites of Mystras and Delphi • Monuments of the Ottoman Empire • A week of adrenalin-filled activities • Russia’s unexplored cities • Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games • Roman city of Ephesus • Sea kayak over a sunken city • Journey to the edge of Asia • Spectacular Meteora - ‘columns in the sky’ • Limestone cascades at Pamukkale • Mountain bike with exhilarating descents • Cathedrals, monasteries and mosques RUSSIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Moscow to St Petersburg • 8 days land only • 15 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by minibus • Travel by air-conditioned vehicle • Travel by private air-conditioned minibus • Travel by private minibus and train • 7 nights 3-star hotels • 14 nights comfortable hotels • 7 nights 2-star hotel • 7 nights hotels and 1 night overnight train 3 Tour of the Kremlin grounds and Armoury Museum. Trip Code AVS 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included Free afternoon, overnight train. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Whirling Dervish Festival departure in December • Solo departures available • Optional single supplement – please enquire Trip highlights 4 Morning walking tour of Novgorod. Afternoon visit • Arrival and departure transfers included • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Three days to explore Moscow the Museum of Wooden Architecture (optional) • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • St. Petersburg and Catherine Palace 5 Transfer to Pushkin; visit Catherine Palace; free 1 Start Athens. 1 Start Moscow. Itinerary - day by day • Novgorod: Russia’s former capital afternoon. 2 To Nafplio, visiting Ancient Corinth and Mycenae 1 Start Kas. 2 Full day sightseeing tour of Moscow. Evening train 6 Early departure to St. Petersburg; guided tour; free en route. 1 Start Istanbul. 2 to Suzdal. At a glance Explore dramatic Saklikent Canyon; afternoon visit afternoon; evening visit the Faberge Museum. 3 2 Transfer to Canakkale via Gallipoli peninsula. Patara beach. 3 • 8 days land only Morning explore Ancient Epidavros; afternoon visit Guided tour of Suzdal and wooden architecture 7 • Morning tour of the Hermitage; free afternoon. the fortress of Palamidi. 3 Visit ancient city of Troy; to Ayvalik. 3 SCUBA diving day; beginners get a ‘Try Dive’ whilst museum. Travel by private minibus and train 8 End St. Petersburg. 4 certified divers have 2 guided dives. 4 • 6 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train Morning explore the UNESCO World Heritage site 4 Visit ancient city of Pergamon; to Selcuk. Transfer to Vladimir; sightseeing and free time. of Mystras; afternoon to Pylos. 4 Evening train to Nizhny Novgord. • All breakfasts included 5 Full day canyoning; abseil, swim, climb and jump Visit the historic site of Ephesus; to Pamukkale. • Months of departure 5 Explore Ancient Olympia, the site of the first into pools of cool water. 5 City tour of Nizhny Novgord; optional afternoon Optional single supplement – please enquire 6 Explore the limestone cascades of Pamukkale and Choose your own date for a private departure, Olympic Games. 5 Free day in Kas: optional paragliding, SCUBA excursion to Makaryev Monastery; overnight train Itinerary - day by day the Roman ruins of Hierapolis; transfer to Fethiye. or join our guided groups in the following months: 6 diving or relaxation. to Kazan. Morning explore the UNESCO World Heritage site 1 7 Depart Fethiye for coastal town Kas. Start Moscow. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC of Delphi; afternoon visit Arachova on the slopes of 6 6 Full day in Kazan, Russia's Tarta capital. Full day sea kayaking; find out how the Turquoise ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 Free day to rest or choose from many activities. 2 Morning tour including Red Square and Lenin’s Mount Parnassus. Coast earnt its name. 7 From Europe to Asia, crossing the Ural Mountains. Tomb. 7 9 Transfer to city of Antalya. 7 exodustravels.com/trip/AVS Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Biking day; transfer into the hills and explore the 8 Morning tour of Yekaterinburg; free afternoon. Meteora. 10 Visit the Greco-Roman site of Aspendos; transfer to forests and coastal roads. 9 End Yekaterinburg. 8 To Athens; end. Konya, home of the whirling dervishes. 8 End Kas. 11 To the Cappadocia region; visit the Ilhara Valley Months of departure Months of departure and the underground city of Derinkuyu. Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 Visit Cappadocia’s Open Air Museum and fairy Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: chimneys. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 13 Transfer to the UNESCO listed city of Safranbolu. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 14 Explore Safranbolu; transfer to Istanbul. exodustravels.com/trip/ARA exodustravels.com/trip/AGM 15 End Istanbul. exodustravels.com/trip/ATM
Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “This was my first ever ● ● ● ● ● ● THIS TRIP CAN BE EXTENDED exodustravels.com/trip/ATH Exodus adventure and IN ST. PETERSBURG Founded by Peter the Great I have to say it was the in 1703, St Petersburg is one of Europe’s finest cities. A truly world-class destination, experience of a lifetime.” full of beautiful buildings, the list of Joseph Fox attractions here is almost endless. Our 3-day extension from Moscow includes a morning orientation tour of the city including the Peter and Paul Fortress.
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PREMIUM MOROCCO EGYPT JORDAN JORDAN Highlights of Morocco Nile Cruise Hidden Treasures of Jordan A Week in Jordan
Trip Code AMH 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 Trip7 Code AEN8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AXE4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 AXW4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights TRIP NAME CODE PAGE • Imperial cities • Ancient temples and tombs • Lesser known archaeological sites • Petra and Wadi Rum Marrakech, Mountains & Coast AMG 76 • Walk in the Atlas Mountains • Premium cruise boat • Crusader castles • Private Bedouin camp Marrakech & the Sahara AMS 76 • Camp in the Sahara Desert • Traditional felucca ride • Wadi Rum desert landscape • Relax by the Red Sea Highlights of Morocco AMH 76 At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Nile Cruise AEN 77 • 15 days land only • 9 days land only • 12 days land only • 9 days land only Hidden Treasures of Jordan AXE 77 • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Travel by minibus, cruise boat and 1 internal flight • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4WD • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4WD A Week in Jordan AXW 77 • 10 nights hotels, 2 night gite, 1 night auberge • 4 nights on a 5-star cruise boat and 4 nights in • 10 nights hotels and 1 night private camp • 7 nights hotels and 1 night private camp and 1 night camping 4 and 5-star hotels • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • • MOROCCO MOROCCO Premium and Solo dates available Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Marrakech, Mountains & Coast Marrakech & the Sahara 1 Start Amman. 1 Start Amman. Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Cairo. 2 Visit the castles of the ‘Desert Loop’ east of Amman. 2 Visit Jerash and float in the Dead Sea. 1 Start Casablanca. 2 Visit Egyptian Museum, El Azhar Mosque and 3 Head north to Irbid’s archaeological museum, 3 Drive down King’s Highway to Petra via Mt Nebo, Trip Code AMG 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AMS4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 7 8 9 2 Visit Hassan II Mosque; to Meknes via Rabat. Cairo’s bazaar; afternoon visit pyramids at Giza. Umm Qais and Pella. Madaba and Kerak. Trip highlights Trip highlights 3 Explore the Roman site of Volubilis; to Fez. 3 Fly to Luxor; explore Valley of the Kings; afternoon 4 Visit the ancient city of Jerash and Ajlun Castle. 4 Introduction to the expansive sights of Petra. visit to Karnak and Luxor temples. • Vibrant Marrakech • Desert camel journey 4 Guided tour of Fez, including visits to the Medersa 5 Explore Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the ‘City of 5 Second day exploring Petra, including optional 4-5 • Historical Essaouira • Mountain village life Bou Ananiya and medina. Two days on the Nile with visits to Edfu and Kom Mosaics’; Mt. Nebo to the Dead Sea. High Places hike. Ombo en route. • Day in the Atlas Mountains • Souks of Marrakech 5 Drive to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara. 6 To Petra via Wadi al Mujib, Al Karak and Al 6 To the Wadi Rum desert; 4WD excursion and 6 Arrive Aswan; tour of bazaar and corniche. At a glance At a glance 6 Walk among the dunes; camel trek; camp in the Shawbak castle. overnight in a Bedouin camp. desert. 7 A traditional felucca ride on the Nile and optional 7-8 7 • 8 days land only • 8 days land only Two full days to explore Petra. Desert drive to Aqaba, optional snorkelling over the 7 visit to Aswan. coral reefs of the Red Sea. • Travel by air-conditioned private minibus • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and camel To Todra Gorge. 9 Discover Little Petra; 4WD excursion and overnight 8 Optional visit to Abu Simbel. 8 • 5 nights 3-star hotel and 2 nights gite • 5 nights 3-star hotel, 1 night gite and 8 Optional morning palmery walk in a Bedouin camp. To Amman; citadel tour and free time. 9 End Aswan. 10 9 • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included 1 night Bedouin camp 9 To Telouet, via the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Transfer to Aqaba for optional snorkelling over the End Amman. • Premium departures available • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included coral reefs of the Red Sea. 10 Full day walking in the High Atlas. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Months of departure 11 Amman city tour including Citadel Hill and the Months of departure 11 Over High Atlas to Essaouira. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Choose your own date for a private departure, Roman Theatre. Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 Free day in Essaouira. or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 End Amman. or join our guided groups in the following months: 1 Start Marrakech. 1 Start Ouarzazate. 13 To Marrakech; guided tour finish in Djemma el Fna. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2 Morning guided tour of Marrakech; visit Djemaa el 2 Through the Draa Valley to the Sahara Desert. 14 Free day in Marrakech. ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fna Square. 3 Transfer to M’Hamid to walk amongst the sand 15 End Marrakech. exodustravels.com/trip/AEN Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/AXW 3 Transfer to Tamatert, overnight in mountain gite. dunes; camel trek to camp. or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 4 Daywalk to Tamatert Pass for breathtaking views. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 5 Descend to Imlil on foot; transfer to Essaouira. Benhaddou. Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● 5 The night spent in the 6 Guided tour in Essaouira; free afternoon. Into the High Atlas Mountains; walk to remote or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/AXE village of Tijhza. Wadi Rum desert is at our 7 Free morning to explore Essaouira; afternoon JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 6 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● private camp which will be transfer to Marrakech. Morning walk; afternoon transfer to Marrakech. 7 used by your group only. It’s 8 End Marrakech. Explore Marrakech: Djemaa el Fna Square, exodustravels.com/trip/AMH beautiful gardens, palaces and souks. a highlight for many as the camp is traditional in style and the tranquillity Months of departure 8 End Marrakech. “Love it, love it, love and star filled skies are hard to beat! Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: it! This tour was Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “Our trip took us to ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: everything we wanted exodustravels.com/trip/AMG JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC teeming cities, oases ● ● ● ● ● ● and more.” exodustravels.com/trip/AMS and high mountains.” Aida Jofre Michael Freestone
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SUDAN ETHIOPIA Sudan Desert Explorer Ethiopia in Depth
Trip Code AYA 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 Trip7 Code AYF8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights • More pyramids than in Egypt • Rock-hewn churches of Tigrai and Lalibela • Desert wilderness • Simien Mountains • Colourful Nubian villages • Gondar’s mediaeval castles KENYA, UGANDA, RWANDA At a glance At a glance Gorillas & Masai Mara • 12 days land only • 13 days land only • Travel by 4WD vehicle • Travel by minibus and internal flights • 3 nights hotels/permanent camp and 8 nights • 12 nights hotels 5 To Lake Nakuru N.P.; afternoon game drive. Trip Code WYU 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts included wild camping 6 Morning game drive; camp near Eldoret. • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners included • Timkat and Meskal festival departures Trip highlights 7 To Jinja, Uganda. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • A precious encounter with Mountain gorillas 8 Free day for optional activities. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Wild camping in Lake Nakuru N.P. 9 To Lake Mburo N.P.; guided afternoon walking • Vast plains of the Masai Mara 1 Start Khartoum. 1 Start Addis Ababa; city tour. safari. 2 Khartoum city tour; on to the Western Desert. 2 Fly to Bahar Dar; free afternoon with option of Blue At a glance 10 To Lake Bunyonyi. • 3-5 Three days spent exploring the Western Desert Nile Falls visit. 15 days land only 11 Free day at Lake Bunyoni. 3 • Travel by specialist overland vehicle, 4WD and including Jebel Peak and Dongola. Discover Lake Tana’s famous monasteries. 12 To Ruhengeri, Rwanda. 6 4 on foot Temple of Soleb, Third Cataract and the Nubian Drive to Gondar; city tour. 13 Trek to see the Mountain gorillas in Parc National • 4 nights full-service camping (some basic villages. 5 Drive to Simien Mountains; afternoon hike along des Volcans. 7-8 campsites), 6 nights permanent tented camps Nubian Desert, Station no. 6, El Kab village and the plateau. 14 with shared facilities and 4 nights hotels To Kigali; visit the Genocide Museum. Lake Merowe. 6 Continue to Axum. • All breakfasts, 13 lunches and 12 dinners included 15 End Kigali. 9 Visit Karima, Jebel Barkal and El Kurru. 7 Full day visiting Axum’s main sites. • Migration season: August to October 10 Across the Bayuda Desert to Meroe. 8 Explore Yeha Temple and onto Wukro. • Optional single supplement – please enquire Months of departure 11 Visit the Royal Necropolis of Meroe, Mussawarat 9 Visit Wukro’s rock-hewn churches and on to Mekele. Itinerary - day by day Choose your own date for a private departure, El Sufra and on to Naga. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Drive through mountains and gorges to Lalibela. 12 1 Start Nairobi. Explore the ruins of Naga, browse Omdurman JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 11 Discover Lalibela’s famous rock-hewn churches. souk and attend a Dervish ceremony; end 2 To Masai Mara; late afternoon game drive. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Khartoum. 12 Mule trek to Ashatan Maryam. 3 Full day in the Masai Mara. exodustravels.com/trip/WYU 13 Fly to Addis Ababa; end. 4 Months of departure To Lake Naivasha; optional sunset boat trip. Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, Rwanda’s gorilla population JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: has increased in recent ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC years due to the protection exodustravels.com/trip/AYA ● ● ● ● ● ● made possible by funding exodustravels.com/trip/AYF from visitor permits. Anyone visiting these parks is, by definition, ensuring the survival of these magnificent TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE creatures. Find out more about how Sudan Desert Explorer AYA 78 Kilimanjaro Climb - TYR 81 Mozambique Marine Adventure WZY 83 we operate all our trips responsibly at Lemosho Route Ethiopia in Depth AYF 79 Cycling the Cape & Winelands MZC 84 exodustravels.com/responsible-travel. Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda WQU 82 “Sudan has to be one Gorillas & Masai Mara WYU 79 Cape Town & the Garden Route AZW 84 South Luangwa Walking Safari WZH 82 Classic Kenya 4WD Safari WYM 80 Johannesburg to Cape Town AZJ 84 HARAR EXTENSION The Zambezi Valley WZC 82 of tourism’s best kept Photographic Safari WYX 80 Cape Town to Victoria Falls AZV 85 Harar, the sacred city of Wildlife & Wilderness WZT 83 Kenya & Tanzania Adventure WYK 80 Discover Namibia AZN 85 of Botswana secrets - try to visit now mosques, minarets and Rift Valley Explorer WYJ 81 Namibia 4WD Desert Safari WZP 86 Botswana & Zimbabwe WZA 83 markets can be visited Classic Tanzania Safari WYB 81 Lodge Safari Highlights of Madagascar WZI 86 whilst it remains so.” as an extension to all Madagascan Discoverer AZM 86 our Ethiopian trips. A centre of Muslim Paul Grime learning, the city once had its own currency and still has its own language. It still retains an air of mystery.
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KENYA PREMIUM PREMIUM KENYA, TANZANIA TANZANIA TANZANIA KENYA KENYA, TANZANIA Classic Kenya Kenya & Tanzania Classic Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb - Photographic Safari Rift Valley Explorer 4WD Safari Adventure Safari Lemosho Route
Trip Code WYM 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WYX4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 WYK4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 Trip5 Code WYJ6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WYB4 5 6 11 7 Leisurely22 8 Trip33 Code9 TYR44 55 66 Challenging/Tough77 88 99
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Eight game drives in 4WD vehicles • Prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara • Classic overland expedition • Masai Mara and Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater - a natural sanctuary • Extra acclimatisation day for summit success • Ilkeliani luxury tented camp • Photography tuition by Paul Goldstein • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater • Migration departures • Safari on the vast plains of the Serengeti • Varied scenery and ecosystems • Wildebeest migration departures • Kicheche luxury tented camp • The exotic spice island of Zanzibar • Window seat guaranteed throughout • Explore Lake Manyara • Curvature of the Earth from the summit At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 7 days land only • 7 days land only • 15 days land only • 12 days land only • 8 days land only • 10 days land only • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle and internal flight • Travel in specialist overland vehicle, • Travel in 4WD 7-seater land-cruisers • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle • 8 days point-to-point walking • 3 nights luxury tented camp and 2 nights • 6 nights Kicheche Tented Camp (Bush or Mara Camp) 4WD and internal flight • 4 nights permanent tented camps, 2 nights • 3 nights lodges, 4 nights permanent tented camps • 7 nights full service camping and 2 nights hotels comfortable lodge • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included • 9 nights full-service camping with shared facilities standard hotels and 4 nights comfortable hotels • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included • Migration season: August to October and 4 nights comfortable hotels • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners included • Migration season: January and February • Full moon and Solo departures • Migration season: August to October • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners included • Serengeti Migration season: January and February • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Female mountain crew departure • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Serengeti Migration season: January and February • Masai Mara Migration season: August to October Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Masai Mara Migration season: August to October • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Nairobi; morning flight to Masai Mara. 1 Start Arusha. • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Nairobi; transfer to Lake Elementaita; 2-6 2 1 Start Arusha. Six days to sharpen your photography skills on Itinerary - day by day To Lake Manyara with game drives in the park. afternoon optional walk to the lake. 1 Start Nairobi. the vast plains of the Masai Mara with morning 3 Drive through Ngorongoro Conservancy; afternoon 2 To Londorossi; begin ascent to Lemosho Forest. 2 and afternoon game drives to maximise time spent 1 Start Nairobi. 2 Full day of game drives in Lake Nakuru N.P. To Lake Naivasha; afternoon boat ride. game drive in the Serengeti. 3 Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira One. behind the lens. Enjoy the reserves abundant 2 3 Transfer to Masai Mara; afternoon game drive. To Kembu Farm. 3 To the Masai Mara. 4 wildlife and practise wildlife photography with Full day game drive in the Serengeti. 4 Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral to camp 3 4-5 Two full days of game drives in the Masai Mara, expert tuition at hand. Full day of game drives in Lake Nakuru N.P. 4 Full day game drive in the Masai Mara. 5 Morning game drive in the Serengeti; afternoon at Shira Hut. plus optional walking safari. 4 7 Morning game drive; afternoon flight to Nairobi; To Masai Mara; late afternoon game drive. 5 To Lake Victoria. drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 5 Descend to camp at Great Barranco Valley. 6 Early morning game drive or optional walking end Nairobi. 5 Full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. 6 Free day for optional activities. 6 Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. 6 Over the Barranco Wall to Karanga. safari; transfer to Nairobi. 6 To Lake Victoria. 7 To Serengeti N.P.; afternoon game drive. 7 Game drive in Tarangire N.P; overnight at a lodge 7 Steep ascent to Barafu campsite; optional afternoon 7 End Nairobi. Months of departure within the park. 7 Game drive through the Serengeti plains. 8 Full day game drive in Serengeti N.P. ascent to bottom of S.E. Valley. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 8 Morning game drive; transfer to Arusha, end. 8 An early start to reach Stella Point for sunrise; on to Months of departure Morning and evening game drives in Serengeti N.P. 9 To Ngorongoro Crater. or join our guided groups in the following months: Uhuru Peak (5895m); descend to Millennium Camp. Choose your own date for a private departure, 9 Morning game drive; to Ngorongoro Crater. 10 Full day in the crater. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure 9 To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha. ● ● ● 10 or join our guided groups in the following months: Discover the Ngorongoro Crater; drive along the 11 To Tarangire N.P., afternoon game drive. Choose your own date for a private departure, Rift Valley to Arusha. 10 End Arusha. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/WYX 12 To Arusha; end Arusha. or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 Flight to Zanzibar; afternoon discover Stone JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/WYM Town. Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 Morning in Stone Town; afternoon to Nungwi. Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WYB or join our guided groups in the following months: 13-14 Two days to relax on Zanzibar’s beaches or join or join our guided groups in the following months: an optional activity. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 15 End Zanzibar. ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/TYR “Paul will work exodustravels.com/trip/WYJ Months of departure you hard but your Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months:
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC photography will ● ● ● ● ● ● “A fantastic, improve - he is exodustravels.com/trip/WYK challenging but committed to finding The migration that takes place between Kenya and exhilarating the best wildlife, Tanzania each year is one of the natural world’s greatest spectacles. experience.” whatever it takes.” A million wildebeest and hundreds of Helen Hill Jackie Freshfield thousands of Thompson’s gazelle and zebra undertake this momentous circular journey in search of food and water.
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UGANDA MALAWI, ZAMBIA PREMIUM BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA MOZAMBIQUE ZAMBIA Chimps & Gorillas South Luangwa Wildlife & Wilderness Botswana & Zimbabwe Mozambique Marine The Zambezi Valley of Uganda Walking Safari of Botswana Lodge Safari Adventure
Trip Code WQU 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code WZH6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code WZC6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code WZT8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WZA4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 WZY4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 59 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest • Exclusive, intimate and luxurious bush camps • Canoe expedition on the Zambezi River • Glide through the Okavango Delta by dug-out canoe • Elephant herds drinking from the Chobe River • Encounter wild dolphins in Ponta do Ouro • Wallowing hippos of the Kazinga Channel • Walking safari in a private concession • Camp out under the stars on secluded islands • The mighty Victoria Falls • Black rhinos in Matobo N.P. • Sail on the Bazaruto Archipelago • Spend a magical hour with Mountain gorillas • Exceptional local guides and small groups • Game drives and wildlife walks • Game viewing on foot, boat and 4WD • Search for Wild dogs in Hwange N.P. • Whale shark safari in Tofo At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 10 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 16 days land only • Travel by specially designed 4WD vehicle • Travel by 4WD, internal flight and on foot • Travel by open canoes on the Zambezi River • Travel by 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser • Travel by minibus, 4WD safari vehicle and dug-out • Travel by 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser or Mercedes • 9 nights in a mixture of hotels and lodges • 2 nights well-equipped lodge, 5 nights exclusive • 4 nights semi-participatory camping, 3 nights • 11 nights full service camping and 2 nights canoe Benz Sprinter and on boats • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners included luxury bush camp camping in tented camp (land only clients spend standard hotel • 9 nights lodges and 2 nights hotel, 2 nights • 13 nights standard lodges (1 night with shared • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included one night in chalets near Lusaka) • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners included full-service wild camping facilities), 2 nights permanent tented camp Itinerary - day by day • Special birdwatching departure in September • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • Migratory bird season: October to April • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Single supplement not available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Migratory bird season: October to April • Humpback whale season: July to October 1 Start Entebbe; drive to Kibale Forest. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire 2 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest; Bigodi Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Wetlands walk. 1 Start Lilongwe; internal flight to Mfuwe; transfer 1 Start Lusaka. 1 Start Maun. through local villages to our luxury lodge. 1 1 3 Optional second chimpanzee trek; to Queen 2 Transfer to the Zambezi River. 2 To Okavango Delta. Start Victoria Falls; to Chobe N.P. Start Johannesburg; to Pongola Game Reserve. 2 Elizabeth N.P. Morning game drive/transfer through South 3-5 Three days spent canoeing and wildlife watching 3 Morning game walk; sunset dug-out canoe trip on 2 Game drive and river safari in Chobe N.P. 2 To Ponto do Ouro; free afternoon. Luangwa N.P. to bush camp; afternoon walking 4 Game drive in Queen Elizabeth N.P.; boat safari on the Zambezi River, camping on remote islands. the Okavango Delta. 3 Transfer to Maun. 3 Full day to encounter wild dolphins accompanied by safari. on the Kazinga Channel. 6 Morning canoeing; afternoon game walk and 4 Return to Maun; free afternoon. 4 Travel by 4WD and dug-out canoe into the a marine biologist from a research centre in Ponto 3-6 5 Four full days of walking safaris and game drives do Ouro. Game drive in the Ishasha region of Queen game drive in Game Management Area. 5 Visit Makgadikgadi Salt Pan. Okavango Delta. in South Luangwa N.P.; time is split between two 4 Elizabeth N.P.; to Buhoma. 7 5 Morning in Ponta do Ouro; afternoon to Maputo. luxury bush camps. Canoe to Lower Zambezi N.P.; morning game 6 To Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls. Full day exploring the Okavango Delta by foot and 6 Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable walk; afternoon game drive back to camp. dug-out canoe. 5 To Xai Xai. 7 Return to Mfuwe. 7 Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls. Forest. 8 Transfer to our riverside camp. 6 Morning walking safari; return to Maun. 6 To Morrungulo; free afternoon. 8 8 7 Short flight back to Lilongwe; end. Free morning to visit Victoria Falls; afternoon to Optional second Mountain gorilla trek. 9 Transfer to Lusaka; end. Chobe; optional boat trip. 7 To Nata; visit the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans at sunset. 7 To Vilanculos. 8 To Lake Mburo N.P. Months of departure 9 Discover Chobe N.P; visit Savuti. 8 Enter Zimbabwe; to Matobo N.P. 8-9 Two days sailing on the Bazaruto Archipelago. 9 Game drive; optional game walk or boat safari. Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, 10 Full day game drive on the Savuti Marsh. 9 Game drive and walking safari in Matobo N.P. 10 To Tofo. 10 Drive to Entebbe; visit Mabamba swamp en route to Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: 11 Game drive on the way to Moremi. 10 Drive to Hwange N.P. 11 Ocean safari, searching for Whale sharks and search for Shoebill storks; end Entebbe. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 12 11 Full day safari in Hwange N.P. other marine wildlife. ● ● ● ● ● Full day safari in Moremi Game Reserve. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 12 13 12 Visit Victoria Falls. Free day for optional activities in Tofo. Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● Morning game drive; to Maun. exodustravels.com/trip/WZH 13 14 13 Full day at Victoria Falls for optional activities. To Bilene. Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WZC End Maun. 14 To Kruger National Park. or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 End Victoria Falls. Months of departure 15 Full day safari in Kruger N.P. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure 16 To Johannesburg; end. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WQU JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/WZT or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/WZA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● “The animal sightings exodustravels.com/trip/WZY “Magical moments that exceeded expectations, I will never forget.” Jennifer Ollerhead the camping was really wild... Every day had a WOW in it!” Kenneth Auld
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SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, SWAZILAND, LESOTHO Cycling the Cape BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE Cape Town & the Garden Route Johannesburg to Cape Town & Winelands Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Trip Code MZC 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code AZW6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AZJ4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 59 6 Trip7 Code AZV8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Wildlife and varied scenery • Stellenbosch wine tour • Kruger and the Drakensberg • Namib Desert and Sossusvlei • Cycle Chapman’s Peak Drive • Elephants in Addo National Park • Swaziland and Lesotho • Cheetahs and elephants • World famous wine estates • Cape Town and Table Mountain • Cape Town and the Garden Route • Diverse culture and landscapes NAMIBIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Discover Namibia • 12 days land only • 12 days land only • 20 days land only • 20 days land only • 9 days cycling with 100% vehicle support • Travel by private minibus • Travel by purpose built overland vehicle • Travel by purpose built overland vehicle • 7 nights guest houses and 4 nights lodges • 9 nights hotels/guest houses and 2 nights chalets • 18 nights cabins/hotels and • Camping departures: 15 nights full-service camping 3 Explore Sossusvlei; visit to conservation centre, Trip Code AZN 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts included 1 night permanent tented camp and 4 nights lodge cheetah tracking afternoon. • Whale watching departures • Whale watching departures scheduled • All breakfasts, 16 lunches and 13 dinners included • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 12 dinners included Trip highlights 4 To Swakopmund via Walvis Bay. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Whale watching departures • Lodge departures: 19 nights hotel, lodge and chalets • World’s highest sand dunes 5 Free day for optional activities. • Reverse itinerary dates • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners included Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Wildlife at Etosha’s watering holes 6 Drive to Twyfelfontein and explore the rock carvings. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Reverse itinerary dates • Vast desert landscapes 1 Start Cape Town; free day to explore. 1 Start Port Elizabeth; transfer to Sundays River 7 Visit a Himba community. Itinerary - day by day • Free arrival transfers Valley. At a glance 2 Ride over Hellshoogte, passing vineyards to • Optional single supplement – please enquire 8 To Etosha N.P. Rosenview. 2 Game drives in Addo N.P. 1 Start Johannesburg; drive to Mpumalanga. • 13 days land only Itinerary - day by day 9-10 Two days on safari in Etosha. 3 3 2 Explore Panorama Route; to Letaba Ranch Reserve; • Travel by purpose-built overland vehicle Ride the Franschhoek Pass; afternoon wine tasting Drive to Storms River; explore Tsitsikamma. 11 On to Waterberg Plateau; optional 4WD game game drive at night. 1 Start Cape Town. • Camping departures: 8 nights full-service camping in Stellenbosch. 4 Free day to relax, walk or explore the region. drive. 4 3 Morning game walk; to Kruger N.P. 2 Visit Table Mountain; afternoon wine tour. and 4 nights guesthouses Transfer through Breede Valley; ride through semi- 5 Morning visit Knysna Heads; afternoon to 12 Explore Waterberg Plateau; to Windhoek. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners included arid desert of Great Karoo. 4 Game drives in Kruger N.P. 3 Drive to the Olifants River Valley Oudtshoorn. 13 End Windhoek. 5 • Lodge departures: 12 nights lodges/chalets Ride through Langeberge Mountains to Bontebok 6 Visit Cango Caves and ostrich farm. 5 To Hlane Game Reserve, Swaziland, optional 4 To Orange River; afternoon optional canoeing. N.P. • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included 7 nature walk. 5 To Hermanus via Mossel Bay. To Fish River Canyon, afternoon walk. • Months of departure 6 Optional single supplement – please enquire Ride and transfer to Cape Agulhas N.P., Africa's 6 8 To St. Lucia on the Elephant Coast. 6 To Sesriem in the Namib Desert. southernmost point. Free day; whale watching in season. Itinerary - day by day Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 9 Boat trip and game walk; afternoon at Cape Vidal. 7 7 To wine region; afternoon wine tour and on to Full day exploring the highest sand dunes in the or join our guided groups in the following months: Cycle to Hermanus; try the fish cakes and beer. 1 Cape Town. 8 To Dundee via Rourke's Drift. world at Sossusvlei. Start Windhoek. 8 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Free day to relax in Hermanus. 2 10-11 Two days exploring Cape Town, Table Mountain, 9 To Royal Natal N.P.; optional afternoon walk. 8 To the Germanic town of Swakopmund. Drive through Namib Nuakluft to Sesriem. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 Ride the Whale Coast to Gordon's Bay. the Cape Peninsula and Simonstown penguins. 10 Daywalk in the Drakensberg. 9 Free day to enjoy optional activities. exodustravels.com/trip/AZN 10 Cape Peninsula ride; visit penguin colony. 12 End Cape Town. 11 To the Kingdom of Lesotho. 10 To Twyfelfontein; visit Bushman paintings. 11 Cycle to Cape Town via Chapman's Peak, Hout 12 Free day in Lesotho. 11 To Etosha N.P. Bay and Camps Bay. Months of departure 13 12-13 12 To Graaf Reinet in the Karoo. Two days game viewing in Etosha. Optional morning visit to Robben Island; end Choose your own date for a private departure, Cape Town. 14 To Tsitsikamma N.P on the Garden Route. 14 To the Okavango Delta Panhandle. or join our guided groups in the following months: 15 Free day to explore the region. 15 Mokoro ride on the Okavango River. Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 To Hermanus; whale watching (seasonal). 16 To Chobe N.P. Choose your own date for a private departure, 17 South Africa's wine region en route to Cape Town. 17 Game drive and boat ride in Chobe N.P. or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/AZW 18 Cape Peninsula tour, Cape Point and Simonstown's 18 To Victoria Falls. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC penguins. 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Free for optional activities and visiting the falls. 19 Free day in Cape Town. 20 End Victoria Falls. exodustravels.com/trip/MZC 20 End Cape Town. 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NAMIBIA MADAGASCAR NEW MADAGASCAR UZBEKISTAN Namibia 4WD Highlights Madagascan Discoverer A Week in Uzbekistan Desert Safari of Madagascar
Trip Code WZP 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WZI4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 Trip 5Code9 AZM6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip Code AXH 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Remote desert wilderness • Search for lemurs in their natural habitat • Grand Tsingy Pinnacles • Spectacular Registan Square • Large population of black rhino • Wildlife rich Perinet Reserve and Ranamofana N.P. • Spectacular and diverse scenery • Bukhara’s atmospheric old quarter • Window seat guaranteed • Striking landscapes of Isalo and Tsimanampetsotsa • Sunset visit to the ‘Alley of Baobabs’ • Overnight in a traditional yurt At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 13 days land only • 14 days land only • 15 days land only • 7 days land only • Travel by 4WD safari vehicle • Travel by private bus and internal flight • Travel by private bus, 4WD and 2 internal flights • 4 nights standard hotels, 1 night yurt and • 11 nights comfortable full-service wild camping, • 13 nights standard hotels • 13 nights hotels and one night permanent tented camp 1 night sleeper train 1 night lodge • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • Travel by private bus and train • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Antananarivo. 1 Start Antananarivo; overnight. 1 Start Windhoek. 2 Drive to Andasibe. 2 Morning city tour in Antananarivo; afternoon drive 1 Arrive Tashkent, afternoon city tour. 2 Drive to the Erongo Mountains. 3 Morning trek in Perinet Reserve; guided night walk. to Andasibe. 2 To Samarkand, visit some of the city's Silk Road sites. 3 3 Visit Twyfelfontein San Bushman Engravings. 4 To Antananarivo; continue to Antsirabe. Morning trek in Perinet and guided night walk. 3 Explore more of Samarkand; overnight in a 4 traditional yurt camp. 4-5 Safari in the Palmwag concession to search for 5 To Ranomafana. Return to Antananarivo. Desert elephants and Black rhino. 5 4 Optional camel ride; on to Bukhara. 6 Full day walk in Ranomafana N.P. to search for lemurs. Fly to Morondava; visit 'Alley of Baobabs'. 6-7 Transfer to Hoanib River; game drives and Himba 6 5 Explore Bukhara's old town, evocative of the great 7 Drive to Ranohira, visiting Anja N.P. en route. Drive to Bekopaka, visit Kirindy dry forest reserve. village visit. 7 Silk Road days. 8 Full-day trek in Isalo N.P. in search of Ring-tailed Morning trekking in Grands Tsingy; afternoon return 8 Drive towards the narrow Khowarib Gorge. 6 Visit more of the city's sights; overnight train to lemurs. to Bekopaka. 9-11 Discover the watering holes and wildlife of 8 Tashkent. 9 To Tulear, visiting Zombitse N.P. en route. 4WD to Morondava; sunset at 'Alley of Baobabs'. 7 Etosha N.P. 9 Trip ends in Tashkent. 10 Boat transfer to Anakao; free day for optional To Antsirabe. 12 Visit Waterberg Plateau, renowned for its birdlife. activities. 10 To Ranomafana. 13 To Windhoek; end. TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE Months of departure 11 Full day in Tsimanampetsotsa N.P. 11 Morning visit Ranomafana N.P.; drive to Ranohira, A Week in Uzbekistan AXH 87 Classic Vietnam & Angkor AOI 95 Northern India Food Adventure AKC 103 Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 visiting Anja N.P. en route. Excursion to Nosy Ve to see Red-tailed tropic birds. or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure 12 Uzbekistan Uncovered AXS 88 Thai Indochina Explorer AOX 95 North India Explored AIJ 103 13 Fly to Antananarivo. Full day trek in Isalo N.P. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, 13 Journey to Persia AXP 88 Vietnam Adventure AOV 96 Colours of Rajasthan AIK 103 14 City tour; visit to Ambohimanga; end Antananarivo. To west coast and beaches; overnight in Ifaty. ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Tbilisi to Tehran AXO 88 Vietnam Food Adventure ALC 96 Classic Rajasthan AIP 104 14 Optional activities or free day at Ifaty beach. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC The Silk Road AXF 89 Trails of Vietnam AOF 96 Cycling through Rajasthan MIJ 104 exodustravels.com/trip/AXH ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure 15 Fly to Antananarivo; end. Mongolia: Steppes, ACM 89 Cycling Vietnam MOV 97 Land of the Tiger WIW 104 Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WZP Deserts & Nomads or join our guided groups in the following months: Classic Thailand AOE 97 Tigers in Focus WKT 105 Months of departure Harbin Ice & Snow Festival ACI 90 Cambodia Adventure AOA 98 Mountains, Temples AIQ 105 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, Highlights of China ACH 90 & Hill Stations ● ● ● ● ● Borneo Wildlife Disoverer WOH 98 or join our guided groups in the following months: Essential China ACW 90 A Himalayan Journey - AIF 106 Borneo & the ALM 99 exodustravels.com/trip/WZI Amritsar to Leh JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Walking the Great Wall TCW 91 Malaysian Peninsula ● ● ● ● ● Festivals & Villages of Ladakh AIZ 106 Imperial China & ACE 91 Primates & Dragons of Indonesia WOZ 99 Yangtze River Cruise The Tropical South AIT 106 exodustravels.com/trip/AZM Volcanoes & Temples AOJ 99 Highlights of Tibet ACB 92 of Indonesia Classic South India AIU 107 Discover South Korea AOD 92 Philipines Adventure ALB 100 South India Explored AIS 107 “Gorgeous beaches, some Ancient & Modern Japan AOP 92 Highlights of Nepal ANT 100 Best of Sri Lanka & Southern AKI 107 India Highlights of Myanmar (Burma) AOR 93 Everest Base Camp Trek TNT 101 Discover Sri Lanka AIL 108 beautiful national parks Discover Myanmar (Burma) AON 93 Festivals of Bhutan AIB 101 Sri Lankan Highlights AIA 108 Cycle Indochina & Angkor MOC 94 Discover Bangladesh AIV 101 Wild Sri Lanka WIY 109 and delightful lemurs Thai Indochina Grand Tour AOG 94 India Grand Tour AII 102 North Sri Lanka Revealed AKS 109 Discover Thailand, AOC 94 Delhi to Kathmandu AIN 102 Laos & Cambodia Marine Wildlife of the Maldives WOY 109 and chameleons!” Highlights of Northern India AIC 102 Nancy James
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NEW MONGOLIA GEORGIA, ARMENIA, IRAN UZBEKISTAN IRAN Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts Uzbekistan Uncovered Journey to Persia Tbilisi to Isfahan & Nomads
Trip Code AXS 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AXP4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 AXO6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code ACM8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Samarkand’s Registan Square • Three thousand years of history and culture • Epic journey across three countries • Visit nomadic families • Khiva and castles • Exquisite Islamic architecture • Distinctive cultures and traditions • Remote Gobi Desert • Two thousand-year-old Bukhara • Ancient Persopolis • UNESCO churches and mosques • Vulture Canyon and Flaming Cliffs UZBEKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance The Silk Road • 11 days land only • 16 days land only • 14 nights land only • 13 days land only • Travel by private bus/minibus plus internal flight • Travel by air-conditioned bus • Travel by private mini bus and train • Travel by 4WD vehicle and 1 internal flight • 9 nights hotels and 1 night yurt with shared facilities • 15 nights hotels • 13 nights hotels and 1 overnight train • 3 nights hotels and 9 nights ger camps with shared 7 Visit the ruins of Sauran and the Silk Road sites of Trip Code AXF 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included facilities Turkestan; to Shymkent for overnight train to Almaty. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Full board throughout Trip highlights 8 Full day exploring Almaty. • Naadam Festival departures Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Silk Road towns of Samarkand, Bukhara and Turkestan 9 Day trip to Issyk and Turgen Gorge. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Soaring mountains of Almaty 10 1 Start Tashkent; city tour. 1 Start Tehran. 1 Start Tbilisi Almaty to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan; afternoon visit Itinerary - day by day • Issyk Kul alpine lake Bishkek. 2 Fly to Urgench; transfer to Khiva; city tour. 2 Explore Tehran's museums. 2 Morning city tour of Tbilisi; free afternoon. 1 Start Ulaan Baatar. At a glance 11 Issyk Kul and Djety Oguyz Gorge, overnight in a 3 Visit the desert castles of Toprak Qala, Qaval Qala 3 Visit Kashan en route to the traditional village of 3 Day trip to the Kakheti Region. yurt camp. 2 To Khustain Nuruu N.P.; trek to see Przewalski's • 15 days land only and Ayaz Qala. Abyaneh. 4 Visit Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe. • 12 Morning hike (3hrs); to Karakol. 4 4 horses. Travel by minibus and train Drive across Central Asian Plateau and through Drive to Yazd making stops in Na'in and 5 To Yerevan via Sadaklo, Haghpat and Sanahin. desert to Bukhara. Mohamadiye en route. 3 Drive to Little Gobi Desert; visit Khogno Khan • 11 nights hotels, 1 night yurt and 2 nights sleeper train 13 Cholpon Ata on the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 6 Yerevan city tour and afternoon at Garni-Gerghard. Mountain; bird and wildlife watching. • 14 breakfasts and 3 dinners included burial mounds and petroglyphs. 5 Day to explore 12th century Char Minar, Bolo 5 Visit Ateshkade Fire Temple, mausoleum, mosque 7 • Khauz Mosque and the old summer palace of the and bazaars of Yazd. To Goris via Khor Virap and Noravank. 4 To Karakorum; visit Erdene Zuu Monastery. Optional single supplement – please enquire 14 Travel through the Boon Gorge, and visit the Burana 8 tower before returning to Bishkek. emirs. 6 Stop in the troglodyte village of Meymanden en To Trabiz, one of Iran's ancient capitals. 5 Morning visit monastery; along edge of Gobi Desert Itinerary - day by day 6 9 Trabiz city tour including Blue Mosque and to Arvaikheer via Shankh Monastery. 15 End Bishkek. Free in Bukhara. route to Kerman. 1 Start Tashkent; city tour. 7 7 Azerbaijan Museum; overnight train to Tehran. 6 To Bayan Gobi via Mt Ikh Bogd. Drive via the rock paintings of Sarmysh Gorge to Day trip of Arg-e-Rayen citadel (a miniature 2 Morning train to Samarkand, visit Registan Square 10 Tehran city tour including Golestan Palace and 7 Months of departure Nurata, Alexander the Great's fortress; overnight in version of Bam), Mahan and Kerman. Drive through Gobi Desert wilderness. and Gur-e-Amir mausoleum. traditional yurt camp in desert. 8 Tajrish Bazaar. Choose your own date for a private departure, Drive to Shiraz via Sarvestan. 8 Visit 'singing' sand dunes, the largest dunes in 3 Explore Samarkand's necropolis and Ulugbek's 8 11 To Isfahan via Kashan. Freetime at Aidarkul Lake; on to Samarkand. 9 Explore Shiraz; mausoleums and monumental Mongolia. observatory; transfer to Bukhara. or join our guided groups in the following months: 9 12 Full day tour in Samarkand visiting Registan Square, gardens. Full day sightseeing in Isfahan. 9 Travel through rocky plains of Gobi 4 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Explore Bukhara’s many historical sites. ● ● ● ● ● Ulugbek Observatory and Mausoleum of Tamerlane. 10 13 Isfahan to Tehran via Qom. Gurvansaikhan N.P. Visit the ancient ruins of Persepolis and 5 A second day in Bukhara; overnight train to Tashkent. 10 Free morning; return to Tashkent. Nagsh-e-Rostam. 14 End Tehran. 10 Trek around the 'Flaming Cliffs' of Bayanzag. exodustravels.com/trip/AXF 6 Arrive Tashkent; cross into Kazakhstan; visit Otrar 11 11 End Tashkent. Drive to Iran's architectural gem, Isfahan, visiting 11 Fly to Ulaan Baatar; transfer to Terelj N.P. and Arystanbab Mausoleum; on to Turkestan. Pasargadae en route. Months of departure 12 Turtle Rock, meditation centre and Genghis Khan Months of departure 12-13 Two days to see the stunning capital of Shah Choose your own date for a private departure, monument; to Ulaan Baatar. Choose your own date for a private departure, Abbas; explore the squares, blue and turquoise- or join our guided groups in the following months: 13 End Ulaan Baatar. tiled colleges,mosques and bazaar. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 14 ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Drive to Tehran. Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● 15 Visit Golestan Palace Museum complex and the exodustravels.com/trip/AXO Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/AXS State Jewels Museum. or join our guided groups in the following months: 16 End Tehran. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/ACM Choose your own date for a private departure, “I loved Uzbekistan. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Relaxed, safe, and ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/AXP met with universal friendliness.” Michael Oliver
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CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA Harbin Ice & Snow Festival Highlights of China Essential China Walking the Great Wall
Trip Code ACI 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code ACH4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 ACW4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 1 Trip5 Code 2TCW6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • World’s largest festival of its kind • Beijing in depth • Ancient and modern China • One of the seven wonders of the world • Terracotta Warriors • Rural Yangshuo • Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors • Rural scenery • Explore Beijing and Shanghai • Incredible Shanghai • Iconic Hong Kong • Two full days in Beijing CHINA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise • 12 days land only • 13 days land only • 10 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by train, private minibus, public bus and • Travel by train, private minibus, public bus and • Travel by train, private minibus, public bus and • 4 nights comfortable hotels and 4 nights basic 1 internal flight 2 internal flights 1 internal flight guest houses 7 Morning transfer to hotel; afternoon sightseeing Trip Code ACE 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 10 nights hotels and 1 night first class sleeper train • 11 nights hotels and 1 night first class sleeper train • 8 nights hotels and 1 night first class sleeper train • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included tour of Chengdu. • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included • Solo departures available Trip highlights 8 Sightseeing trip to Leshan Giant Buddha; return • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an to Chengdu. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Less visited section of the Great Wall 9 Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre; Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Cruise the Yangtze River to Chongqing; board cruise boat. 10-11 Two full days cruising the Yangtze River including 1 Start Shanghai. 1 Start Beijing. 1 Start Beijing. 1 Start Beijing. At a glance the Three Gorges and the dam. 2 Morning city tour; afternoon free. Evening visit to 2-4 Three days sightseeing; the Forbidden City, 2 Full day at the Great Wall. 2 Transfer to Jiankou; trek past watchtowers to • 19 days land only 12 Visit the Three Gorges Dam project; disembark Jinmao tower for night view. Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and Summer Mutianyu; transfer back to Jiankou. • Travel by train, private minibus, cruise boat, public 3 Sightseeing in Beijing, visiting Tiananmen Square, overnight sleeper train to Liuzhou. 3 Visit Xiting water town; overnight sleeper train to Palace, plus visit the Great Wall; overnight train to Hutongs and the Forbidden City; overnight sleeper 3 Morning trek around Jiankou with its beautiful bus and internal flight 13 Arrive Liuzhou; transfer to Yangshuo; afternoon Xi'an. Xi'an on day 4. train to Xi'an. scenery; transfer to Gubeikou. • 12 nights hotels, 3 nights 4-star cruise boat 5 cooking class. 4 Arrive Xi’an mid-morning; explore Muslim quarter Morning walking tour of the Muslim area; free 4 Arrive Xi'an; visit markets, Grand Mosque and 4 Walk along the wall near Gubeikou. and 3 nights sleeper train 14 afternoon or optional cycle ride. • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 3 dinners included Explore the local countryside by bike; traditional and calligraphy lesson. Muslim area. 5 Hike past villages to Jinshanling. 6 • lunch at a family restaurant. 5 Visit the Terracotta Warriors; evening flight to Guilin. 5 Free transfer for any flight Terracotta Warriors tour. Morning visit to Terracotta Warriors; evening flight 6 Jinshanling circular walk; drive to Beijing via 15 7 • Optional single supplement – please enquire Free day in Yangshuo. 6 Morning bullet train to Beijing (6 hrs); afternoon Walk along Lijang River and visit Reed Flute Cave; to Guilin; transfer to Yangshuo. Summer Palace and Olympic Park. 16 drive to Yangshuo; free afternoon; evening cooking 6 Itinerary & daily cycling distance To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; evening tour walking tour of Hutongs. Cooking class in Yangshuo. 7 Beijing City tour including Hutongs, Tian’anmen class. along the Bund. 7 Visit Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square and 7 Cycle to Moon Hill past rice terraces; free Square and Forbidden City. 1 Start Beijing. 8 Cycle to Moon Hill past rice terraces; free 17 To the water town of Xitang. Forbidden City. afternoon. 8 Free day in Beijing. 2-4 afternoon. Three full days sightseeing; the Forbidden City, 18 8 8 Morning city tour; afternoon free. Transfer to Mutianyu for Great Wall of China visit. Morning bus to Guilin; bullet train to Shenzhen; 9 End Beijing. Hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace 9 Free day. 19 End Shanghai. 9 Fly to Harbin; afternoon walking tour of Central cross border to Hong Kong. and the Great Wall; overnight train to Xi'an on 10 Avenue and St. Sophia church. To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; evening tour along 9 Morning orientation tour of Hong Kong including Months of departure day 4. the Bund. Months of departure 10 Harbin ice and snow festival; evening ice sculpture Victoria Peak; free afternoon. Choose your own date for a private departure, 5 Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and the 11 Visit the ancient water town of Xitang. Choose your own date for a private departure, exhibition. 10 End Hong Kong. or join our guided groups in the following months: Great Mosque; free afternoon or optional cycle 12 or join our guided groups in the following months: 11 Morning city tour; afternoon free. ride. Bullet train to Beijing (8 hrs). JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 13 Months of departure 6 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 12 End Shanghai. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Visit the Terracotta Warriors; overnight train to End Beijing. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, Chengdu. exodustravels.com/trip/TCW Months of departure Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/ACE Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/ACW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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We offer extensions on “An action packed, many of our trips. On this tour you can extend your extremely enjoyable trip in Xi’an, the start of the Silk Road. You can also and informative visit the Terracotta Warriors - sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the experience…” first Emperor of China. Speak to one of our sales experts for more information. Robert Entwistle
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NEPAL, TIBET SOUTH KOREA JAPAN MYANMAR (BURMA) Highlights of Tibet Discover South Korea Ancient & Modern Japan Highlights of Myanmar (Burma)
Trip Code ACB 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AOD6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AOP4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 Trip7 Code AOR8 9 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Spectacular route from Lhasa to Kathmandu • Ancient and modern Seoul • Iconic geishas of Kyoto • Leg-rowing fishermen of Inle Lake • The Potala Palace • Semi tropical Jeju island • Ancient Nara and modern Tokyo • Bagan’s mystical temples • Views from Everest Base Camp • Incredibly varied cuisine • Snow monkeys and hot springs • Glittering Shwedagon Pagoda MYANMAR (BURMA) At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Discover Myanmar (Burma) • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by private bus and 1 flight • Travel by air-conditioned minibus, train, metro • Travel by train, bus, metro, ferry and minibus • Travel by private bus and 3 internal flights • 12 nights hotels and 1 night basic guesthouse and internal flight • 10 nights comfortable hotels and 3 nights ryokans • 8 nights standard and comfortable hotels 6 Fly to Mandalay; free afternoon; visit Mandalay Trip Code AON 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts included • 9 nights 3 and 4-star hotels, 3 nights gueshouses (traditional Japanese guesthouses) • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included Hill for sunset. • Free transfer for any flight and 1 night temple stay • 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners included • Free transfer for any flight Trip highlights 7 Sunrise at U-Bein Bridge; visit Mingun and Sagaing • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • Cherry blossom and autumn colours departures • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Four thousand temples of Bagan villages by boat. • Buddha’s birthday festival departure in May • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Sunrise at U-Bein Bridge 8 Scenic drive to the hill town of Kalaw. • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Villages on Inle Lake 9 1 Start Kathmandu. 1 Arrive Yangon (Rangoon). Daywalk around Kalaw and minority villages. Itinerary - day by day 10 2 Visit Pashupatinath and Bodnath Stupa. 1 Start Kyoto. 2 Fly to Bagan; free to explore temples and pagodas. At a glance Drive to Inle Lake via Pindaya Caves. 1 Start Seoul. 2 • 11 3 Fly to Gonggar, Tibet; drive to Tsedang; visit Kyoto city tour including Zen gardens and temples. 3 Full day tour to explore the temples. 14 days land only Cruise on Inle Lake visiting the floating markets and 2 • Travel by private bus and 3 internal flights Indein pagodas. Yumbu Lakhang. Full day Seoul sightseeing tour. 3 Day trip to Nara, ancient capital of Japan. 4 Transfer to Mandalay; afternoon free. • 12 4 3 13 nights standard and comfortable hotels Cycle/drive to minority villages around Inle Lake. To Samye Monastery and Lhasa. Visit Panmunjom to learn how Korea was divided. 4 Free day in Kyoto; optional tea ceremony and 5 Visit U-Bein Bridge at sunrise; all day cruise visiting • 13 breakfasts and 3 lunches included 13 5-6 Two days sightseeing in and around Lhasa. 4 Transfer to Gangneung; Korean cooking demonstration. theatre show. Sandamuni Paya and sunset at Mandalay Hill. Fly to Yangon; free afternoon. • Free transfer for any flight 14 7 5 Easy day walk in Seoraksan N.P. 5 Bullet train to Hiroshima; visit Peace Memorial Park 6 Fly to Heho and on to Inle Lake. End Yangon. Drive over high passes and beside Scorpion Lake • Optional single supplement – please enquire and Miyajima island; return to Kyoto. to Gyantse. 6 Transfer to Andong; visit the Andong Hahoe Folk 7 Cruise on Inle Lake; visit local craft industries and Itinerary - day by day 8 Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelke Chode Monastery; Museum. 6 Kyoto to Takayama; afternoon at Hida Folk Village. floating markets, Indein pagodas and see the Months of departure drive to Shigatse; visit Tashilunpo Monastery and 7 Train to Gyeongju; visit the oldest existing 7 Free in Takayama; explore morning market and famous leg-rowing fishermen. 1 Start Yangon. Choose your own date for a private departure, the bazaar. astronomical observatory in Asia. traditional architecture. 8 Fly to Yangon; free afternoon; visit Shwedagon 2 City tour including Shwedagon Pagoda. or join our guided groups in the following months: 9 8 Pagoda for sunset. Continue via small villages to Lhatze; across high 8 Full day sightseeing in Gyeongju. Train to Matsumoto via mediaeval village of 3 Fly to Bagan; free time to explore. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC altitude moorland to New Tingri. Tsumago. 9 Morning at leisure; end Yangon. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 Transfer to Haeinsa Temple; take part in a Buddhist 4 Full day tour of Bagan's temples. 10 To Rongbuk Monastery; visit Everest Base Camp. ceremony. 9 Travel by train to spa town of Yudanaka; soak in a exodustravels.com/trip/AON 5 Morning sightseeing at Bagan; free afternoon. 11 hot spring. Months of departure Cross the Tingri Plain and Tong La (5050m), 10 Early morning meditation; transfer to Busan; city tour. with views of Himalayan peaks; to Zhangmu or 10 See the famous Snow Monkeys; bullet train to Tokyo. Choose your own date for a private departure, 11 Fly to Jeju Island; afternoon south and central island Nyalam. or join our guided groups in the following months: tour. 11 Optional trip to Hakkone for views of Mount Fuji 12 Cross into Nepal; to Kathmandu. 12 or Kamakura. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Free day or choose from optional excursions. ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 Free in Kathmandu; optional scenic Everest flight. 12 A full day city tour of Tokyo including gardens and 13 Fly to Seoul; free afternoon. 14 End Kathmandu. the Senso-ji Temple. exodustravels.com/trip/AOR 14 End Seoul. 13 Free day in Tokyo. Months of departure Months of departure 14 End Tokyo. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/ACB JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “I totally loved this country exodustravels.com/trip/AOD ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/AOP and the people, it’s one
At the time of going to print of the best countries that (September 2016) the land border between Tibet and I have visited!” Nepal remains closed but Beverly Jane is expected to reopen in the near future. In the unlikely event that this does not happen we will run an alternative itinerary.
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THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA PREMIUM THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM VIETNAM, CAMBODIA THAILAND, LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA Discover Thailand, Cycle Indochina & Angkor Thai Indochina Grand Tour Classic Vietnam & Angkor Laos & Cambodia
Trip Code MOC 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code AOG6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code AOC 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code AOI6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle through three countries • Four countries in four weeks • Three diverse countries • Vietnam and Cambodia in comfort • Awe-inspiring ancient monuments • Mystical temples • Golden Triangle and Angkor Wat • Halong Bay overnight cruise • Incredible Angkor by bike • Caves, waterfalls and floating markets • Mekong Delta cruise • Temples of Angkor VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, THAILAND At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Thai Indochina Explorer • 14 days land only • 28 days land only • 16 days land only • 14 days land only • 9 days cycling with vehicle support • Travel by train, private minibus and internal flight • Travel by boat, private minibus and internal flight • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flight • 12 nights hotels and 1 night guesthouse • 24 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 1 night homestay • 14 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night standard • 12 nights premium hotels and 1 night boat 6 Free day at the beach. Trip Code AOX 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • • 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner included All breakfasts and 1 dinner included and 1 night sleeper train hotel and 1 night basic guesthouse 7 Drive to Phnom Penh; free afternoon. • Premium departures available • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts included • Free transfer for any flight Trip highlights 8 Full day sightseeing including the Royal Palace and • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Three countries in two weeks the 'Killing Fields'. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Angkor temples 9 Drive to Siem Reap via Skuon. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Mekong Delta cruise 1 Start Hanoi. 10 Full day exploring temple complex at Angkor. 1 Start Bangkok. 1 Start Bangkok. 1 Arrive Bangkok. 2 City tour; afternoon free. At a glance 11 Further time at Angkor; free afternoon. 2 Transfer to Nakorn Nayok N.P; ride on jungle 2 City tour; free afternoon. 2 City tour including Grand Palace and Wat Po; 3 To Halong Bay; cruise, overnight on board boat. • 15 days land only 12 Drive to Khao Yai N.P, a UNESCO site. roads/trail. afternoon free. • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight 3 Fly to Chiang Rai; to Chiang Khong. 4 Continue cruise; return to Hanoi. 13 Full day exploring the waterfalls and jungle trails of 3 Cycle to Sa Keaw. 3 Fly to Chiang Rai; visit the Golden Triangle; • 12 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night guesthouse 4 Travel by slow boat into Laos and Pak Beng. 5 Fly to Danang; transfer to Hoi An. Khao Yai. overnight overlooking the Mekong River. • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included 4 Ride to Aranyaprathet. 14 5 Visit Pak Ou Caves; to Luang Prabang. 6 Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. Transfer to Bangkok; afternoon city tour. 4 • Free transfer for any flight 5 Slow boat to Luang Prabang in Laos via Pak Beng. Into Cambodia and on to Siem Reap. 6 15 Luang Prabang; Phu Si Hill. 7 Cruise on Thu Bon River to a cooking class; • End Bangkok. 5 Optional single supplement – please enquire 6 First of two full days to explore the temple complex Second day on slow boat down the Mekong. 7 Luang Prabang; Kwang Si waterfalls. afternoon free. Itinerary - day by day of Angkor by bus and bike. 6 Luang Prabang; Phu Si Hill. 8 To Vang Vieng. 8 Fly to Saigon; afternoon city tour. Months of departure 7 Second day at Angkor temple complex. 7 Two days in charming Luang Prabang; visit to 1 Start Saigon. 9 Visit Jang Cave; afternoon free. 9 Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels; free afternoon. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 Drive to Phnom Penh, stopping at Skuon. Kwang Si waterfalls plus free time. 2 Visit Cu Chi Tunnels; tour of Saigon. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 10 To Mekong Delta; cruise through waterways. Drive to Vientiane; afternoon tour. 8 Travel to Vang Vieng through mountains. 9 Sightseeing including Royal Palace and the 'Killing 3 Mekong Delta visit floating market; overnight JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 11 11 Visit floating market; return to Saigon. Fields'. Free in Vientiane; fly to Hanoi. 9 Free day; options include cycling, canoeing, visiting homestay. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 12 To Halong Bay for cruise; overnight on boat. hilltribe villages. 12 Fly to Siem Reap; afternoon at Angkor. 10 Transfer to Takeo; cycle to Vietnam border and 4 Walking tour in the delta; visit Sam Mountain for exodustravels.com/trip/AOX Chau Doc. 13 Cruise in Halong Bay; return to Hanoi. 10 To Vientiane, Laos; afternoon walking tour. 13 Full day to explore Angkor. sunset. 11 To the Mekong Delta and Vinh Long; boat to 14 City tour of Hanoi; sleeper train to Hue. 11 Fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. 14 End Siem Reap. 5 To Cambodia: via Kampot to the beach town of homestay. 15 Arrive Hue; sightseeing. 12 Visit Royal Palace and the 'Killing Fields'. Sihanoukville.. 12 Months of departure To Cai Be floating market; cycle Mekong riverbank; 16 Bike ride to market; drive across Hai Van Pass. 13 Drive to Angkor via Skuon. transfer to Saigon. Choose your own date for a private departure, 17-18 In Hoi An; sightseeing and free time. 14 Two days to explore incredible temples of Angkor. 13 Free day. or join our guided groups in the following months: 19 Transfer; fly to Saigon; afternoon city tour. 15 Further Angkor temple exploration. 14 End Saigon. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 20 Visit Cu Chi tunnels; afternoon free. 16 End Siem Reap. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure 21 To Mekong Delta; visit floating market. exodustravels.com/trip/AOI Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, 22 To Chau Doc. Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: 23 Cross into Cambodia and on to Phnom Penh. or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 24 City tour; Royal Palace and the ‘Killing Fields’. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 25 To Siem Reap. ● ● ● ● ● ●
exodustravels.com/trip/MOC 26-27 Two full days to explore the Angkor temple complex. exodustravels.com/trip/AOC “Kayaking in Halong Bay 28 End Siem Reap. was a definite highlight Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, The Luang Prabang Bear Rescue along with paddling or join our guided groups in the following months: Centre rescues bear cubs which JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC have been illegally captured for along the Mekong…” ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● use in the traditional medicine exodustravels.com/trip/AOG trade. Visiting the centre helps Shirley Bannatyne support their valuable work.
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VIETNAM VIETNAM VIETNAM VIETNAM Vietnam Adventure Vietnam Food Adventure Trails of Vietnam Cycling Vietnam
Trip Code AOV 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code ALC 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AOF4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 5 9 6 7Trip Code MOV8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • North to South adventure • Fragrant herb gardens • Trek, cycle and kayak • Mouth-watering cuisine • Hoi An heritage • Dine with a local family • Halong Bay overnight cruise • Charming Hoi An • Mekong Delta homestay • Hoi An street food • Cu Chi Tunnels • Halong Bay and Saigon THAILAND At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Classic Thailand • 14 days land only • 10 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • Travel by private minibus, sleeper train, • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flights • Travel by private bus, boat, sleeper train and • 9 days cycling (including 1 optional ride) with boat and internal flight • 7 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat internal flight 90% vehicle support 5 Visit Ayuthaya's temples, overnight train to Chiang Trip Code AOE 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 10 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 1 night homestay and 1 night homestay • 8 nights hotels, 1 night boat, 1 night homestay, • 11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat Mai. and 1 night sleeper train • 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included 1 night farmstay, 1 night camping and and 1 night sleeper train Trip highlights 6 Cookery class, late afternoon visit to Doi Suthep • 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • Angkor Wat extension available 1 night sleeper train • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 1 dinner included • Hills of the north, beaches of the south Temple for monk chanting. • Angkor Wat extension available • Free transfer for any flight • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • Free transfer for any flight • National parks and temples 7 Free day; option to visit Elephant Nature Park or join • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Angkor Wat extension available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Delicious Thai cuisine a bike ride. • • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Free transfer for any flight Itinerary - day by day 8 At a glance Transfer to jungle lodge. • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 9 1 Start Hanoi. 1 Start Saigon. • 14 days land only Gentle trek to visit hilltribe village; return to Chiang Itinerary - day by day Mai. 1 Start Hanoi. 2 Sunrise walk around Hoan Kiem; lakeside breakfast. 2 Transfer out of the city; cycle to Cu Chi tunnels. • Travel by private minibus, train and internal flight 1 10 Fly to Bangkok; drive to Hua Hin. 2 City tour. Market visit and evening cooking class. Start Hanoi. 3 Drive towards the coast and cycle to Mui Ne. • 11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night lodge 3 2 and 1 night sleeper train 11 Relax at the beach; day trip to Sam Roi Yort N.P. 3 To Halong Bay; cruise; overnight on boat. To Halong Bay; overnight on boat; seafood dinner. To Mai Chau; trek through H’mong country; 4 Cycle to Dalat in the Central Highlands. • 4 overnight in hilltribe longhouse. 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner included 12 Hua Hin free day. 4 Cruise; return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hue. Return to Hanoi; fly to Hoi An, see Chinese temples 5 Cycle through Bidoup N.P.; to the coast at Nha Trang. • and crumbling colonial architecture. 3 Trek amongst hilltribe villages. Selected ‘Food’ departures with extra inclusions 13 Drive to Bangkok; free afternoon. 5 Arrive Hue; sightseeing. 6 Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and • Free transfer for any flight 5 4 Trekking before returning to Hanoi for city tour. 14 6 Walking tour of Hoi An; sample typical street food snorkelling. End Bangkok. Morning visit local market. • Optional single supplement – please enquire at a restaurant. 5 To Halong Bay; cruise/kayak; dinner; overnight 7 7 Journey to Hoi An via Danang. Drive to beautiful Dai Lanh Beach; coastal ride to Itinerary - day by day 6 Leisurely cycle ride to Tra Que herb village; cooking on boat. Months of departure 8 Quy Nhon. Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. class. 6 Cruise then return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hanoi. 8 Further coastal ride stopping en route at sand dunes; 1 Start Bangkok. Choose your own date for a private departure, 9 Visit My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An. 7 Fly to Saigon; city tour. Optional dinner in a 7 Sightseeing by bicycle in Hue. transfer to Hoi An. 2 City tour including Grand Palace. or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Fly to Saigon; walking city tour. converted colonial villa. 8 Cycle to Thanh Toan local market; drive to Hoi An. 9 Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon. 3 Drive to Kanchanaburi; visit waterfalls of Erawan JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 11 Visit Cu Chi Tunnels; free afternoon. 8 Mekong Delta boat ride; overnight in homestay, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon. 10 Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and N.P. dinner with the family. 12 Mekong Delta boat ride; overnight in homestay. 10 Fly to Saigon; afternoon visit Cu Chi Tunnels. drive on to Hue. 4 Ride on Death Railway; visit 'Bridge on the River exodustravels.com/trip/AOE 9 Return to Saigon; learn about south Vietnamese 13 Walk through fruit orchards; return to Saigon. 11 Explore Hue by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi. Kwai'. cuisine. 11 Cycle ride to Cai Be; visit handicraft workshops; 14 End Saigon. drive to Can Tho. 12 Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and 10 End Saigon. 12 Boat trip to floating markets; cycle ride; boat trip cruise/kayak in the bay. Months of departure Months of departure to island homestay. 13 Return to Hanoi; city tour including Temple of Choose your own date for a private departure, Literature. Choose your own date for a private departure, 13 Cruise to Cai Be; to Saigon; city tour. or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 End Saigon. End Hanoi. 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MALAYSIA NEW INDONESIA MALAYSIA Borneo Wildlife Primates & Dragons INDONESIA Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula Volcanoes & Temples of Indonesia Discoverer of Indonesia
Trip Code WOH 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 Trip7 Code ALM8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WOZ4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 AOJ 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Borneo’s wildlife, rainforests and beaches • Penang and Langkawi • Komodo dragons on Rinca island • Sunrise over Bromo • Danum Valley and Mulu National Park • Malaysia’s culinary and cultural diversity • Three days sailing around Komodo N.P. • Ancient Borobudur and Prambanan • Observe Orang-utans in the forest • Orang-utans and Pygmie elephants • Balinese countryside and Batur Volcano • Wander through rice paddies CAMBODIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Cambodia Adventure • 15 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 15 days land only • Travel by minibus, 4WD, boat and internal flights • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight • Travel by minibus, boat and internal flight • Travel by minibus, train, ferry and speedboat 5 Optional activities; wildlife sanctuary or • 5 nights comfortable hotels, 8 nights standard • 12 nights hotels, lodges and guest houses • 11 nights hotels and eco lodges, 2 nights on a boat • 14 nights in a mixture of standard and comfortable Trip Code AOA 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 waterfall walk. hotels and lodges and 1 night basic longhouse and 1 night longhouse • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included hotels Trip highlights 6 Transfer to Phnom Penh; evening rickshaw ride. with shared facilities • 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Gili Islands extension available • Angkor temple complex 7 Sightseeing including Royal Palace, 'Killing Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Palaces of Phnom Penh Fields' and Russian Market. Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Medan, Sumatra; drive to Bukit Lawang; • Biodiverse Koh Kong 8 Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day To colonial city of Battambang. 1 Start in Sepilok; optional night walk. free afternoon. 9 At a glance Leisurely cycle ride through rural Battambang (or 1 Start Kuching. 2 Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary; optional visit 2 Walk in Gunung Leuser N.P.in search of 1 Start Yogyakarta. explore on foot). • 13 days land only 2 Day trip to Bako N.P.; famous for Proboscis to the Sunbear Sanctuary. Orang-utans; afternoon bat cave. 2 City tour; afternoon visit of Prambanan. • 10 Transfer to Siem Reap. 3 Travel by private minibus monkeys. 3 Travel via Gomantong Caves to Kinabatangan; Full day with expert local guides in Gunung Leuser 3 Explore the temples of Borobudur. • 12 nights comfortable hotels 11 Full day at Angkor temple complex; sunset visit. 3 afternoon river cruise. N.P. home to gibbons, Orang-utans, monkeys and Fly to Mulu N.P.; sunset walk to Deer Cave to see 4 Train ride through central Java and on to Batu. • All breakfasts included 12 bat exodus. 4 many different bird species. Leisurely bicycle tour of temples. Explore Kinabatangan River and hike to viewpoint. 5 • 4 To Bromo Volcano; Sand Sea exploration. Free transfer for any flight 13 4 Full day exploring Mulu N.P. 5 Morning village walk and cooking demonstration; End Siem Reap. To Sabah Tea; optional walk around tea plantation. 6 • Optional single supplement – please enquire afternoon return to Medan. Sunrise over crater; to Kalibaru. 5 Early rise for dawn chorus in Mulu; fly to Kota 6 Visit tea factory and botanical gardens; optional 5 Fly to Denpasar, Bali; transfer to Sanur. 7 Plantation and village walk; optional Ijen visit. Itinerary - day by day Months of departure Kinabalu. visit to Kundasang War Memorial. 8 6 6 Free day to relax on the beach or optional activities To Ubud in Bali, via the Royal Family Temple, 1 Start Phnom Penh. Choose your own date for a private departure, Free day; optional snorkelling and island trip, 7 Fly to Kuala Lumpur and transfer to Malacca; wetland birdwatching or cultural village. in Sanur. Taman Ayun. 2 or join our guided groups in the following months: rickshaw tour of the old town. Transfer to Kampot; sunset river cruise. 9 7 7 After a relaxed morning; fly to Labuan Bajo, Flores. Visit Hindu temples of Tirta Empul and Gunung To Kinabalu N.P.; visit Sabah Tea Plantation. 8 Transfer to Kuala Lumpur; afternoon city tour. 3 Explore fruit and pepper plantations; visit Kep. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Kawi; free afternoon. ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 8 Board the boat; look for Komodo dragons on Rinca Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary en 9 Explore Malaysia's cuisine on a food tour of the 4 Journey to Koh Kong along jungle roads. 10 route to Sepilok. Island. Visit Klungkung Palace; to Candidasa. exodustravels.com/trip/AOA city; free afternoon. 11 9 9 Track Komodo dragons; snorkelling excursion to see Rice paddies walk; optional beach time. Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary; optional visit to 10 Train to Penang; afternoon explore Georgetown. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Manta rays. 12 To Senaru in Lombok. 11 City tour of Georgetown; free afternoon to visit 10 10 Final day in Komodo National Park before returning 13 To Danum Valley Conservation Centre. Penang Hill. Panorama walk; to Senggigi (optional overnight to Labuan Bajo. hike up Rinjani). 11 Full day guided walk in Danum Valley. 12 Ferry to Langkawi Island; ride the cable car. 11 Fly to Bali; transfer to Ubud, Bali’s cultural heartland. 14 Free day to visit Gili islands, at the beach or other 12 To Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. 13 Free day to explore the island or at the beach. 12 Gentle hike to Batur Volcano; visit Gunung Kawi optional activities. 13 Dawn wildlife cruise on the Kinabatangan River and 14 End Langkawi. Temple, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegalalang. 15 forest walks. End Lombok. 13 Free day in Ubud; optional trekking or rafting. 14 Visit Gomantong Caves; transfer to Sandakan. Months of departure 14 End Ubud. Months of departure 15 Choose your own date for a private departure, End Sandakan. Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/ALM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/AOJ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/WOZ exodustravels.com/trip/WOH
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NEPAL NEPAL NEPAL, BHUTAN BANGLADESH Highlights of Nepal Everest Base Camp Trek Festivals of Bhutan Discover Bangladesh
Trip Code ANT 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 1 Trip7 Code2 TNT8 3 9 4 5 Challenging6 7Trip Code AIB8 91 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AIV 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Spectacular views of the Annapurnas • Spectacular mountain flight to Lukla • Rich in traditional culture • Sundarbans National Park • Mediaeval town of Bhaktapur • Mt. Everest views from Kala Pattar • Colourful festivals • Rainforest, tea plantations and mangroves • Two days in Chitwan National Park • Sherpa villages • Serene Himalayan beauty • Temples and mosques PHILIPPINES At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Philippines Adventure • 12 days land only • 16 days land only • 11 days land only • 14 days land only • Travel by minibus and 1 internal flight • 3 nights standard hotels and 12 nights teahouses • Travel by private minibus and internal flight • Travel by air-conditioned private bus 5 Daywalk through terraces; optional swim at • 7 nights hotels/guesthouses, 2 nights comfortable • All breakfasts included • 10 nights standard hotels • 11 nights hotels and 2 nights boat Trip Code ALB 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tappiyah Falls. lodges, 1 night teahouse and 1 night mountain resort • Expedition departure available in April • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners included Trip highlights 6 Transfer to Pampanga; free afternoon. • 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • Solo departures available • All dates coincide with a festival • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Highlands and islands 7 Fly to Puerto Princesa; sunset cruise to view firefly Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Rice terraces of Banaue spectacle. 1 Start Dhaka. • Blue lagoons of the El Nido Archipelago 8 Puerto Princesa underground river tour; mangrove tour. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 2 Drive to Srimongal; visit Manipuri Para and a tea At a glance 9 Drive to El Nido, gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago. 1 Start Kathmandu. 1 Start Kathmandu. 1 Start Kathmandu. cabin for some seven layer tea. • 13 days land only 10 El Nido island tour. 2 Short flight to lakeside town of Pokhara. 2 Short flight to Lukla; trek to Phakding. 2 Fly to Paro; visit festival including archery. 3 Walk in Lawachhara rainforest and visit Khashia • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flights 11 Free time on tropical island. 3 Free day in Pokhara; optional sunrise Sarankot visit. 3 Climb to Namche Bazaar, exploring Sherpa 3 Full day at Paro festival. village; afternoon visit Madhabpur Lake. • 10 nights comfortable and standard hotels and 12 To airport; fly to Manila. 4 Drive to Khare; gentle walk through forest to villages en route. 4 Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastary; drive to Thimphu. 4 Transfer to Mymensingh. 2 nights basic hotels 4 13 End Manila. Australia Camp; afternoon bird watching walk. Kunde and Khumjung acclimatisation walk; descend 5 Drive to Punakha, 5 Drive to Bogra via the historical Zamindar palace • All breakfasts and 4 lunches included 5 to Kyanjuma. complex and Madhpur Forest N.P. Walk to Dhampus for views of Macchapuchhare 6 • Morning hike; to Gangtay. Optional single supplement – please enquire 5 Months of departure (‘Fishtail’ Mountain); return to Pokhara. Trek to Thyangboche Monastery. 6 Visit Paharpur, and Mahasthangarh, a citadel city Itinerary - day by day 7 Morning hike in Gangtay; drive to Wangdue. 6 Boat across Lake Phewa; short walk to Japanese 6 Walk up the Khumbu and Imja Valleys to Dingboche. from 4th century BC. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 To Thimphu. 7 1 Start Manila. or join our guided groups in the following months: Peace Pagoda; on to Raniban. 7 Acclimatisation day at Dingboche. To Kushtia via the palaces and temples of Puthia. 9 Morning in Thimphu; drive to Paro. 7-8 Drive to Chitwan National Park; elephant rides, 8 2 Manila city tour. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 Continue the ascent to Lobuje. Sightseeing around Kushtia; transfer to Khulna. 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● river trips and jungle walks. Fly to Kathmandu. 3 Walk to summit of Mt Pinatubo; transfer to Baguio. 9 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m); return to 9-10 Cruise into Sundarbans N.P.; explore by small 9 Drive to mediaeval Bhaktapur. 11 End Kathmandu. boat and on foot. 4 Drive to Banaue past mountainous rice terraces. exodustravels.com/trip/ALB Gorak Shep. 10 Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square; return to Kathmandu. 10 Climb Kala Pattar for views of Everest; descend 11 Admire wildlife whilst cruising to Khulna. Visit the Months of departure 11 Free to explore Kathmandu; optional scenic to Pheriche. Sixty-Domed Mosque at Bagerhat. Choose your own date for a private departure, Everest flight. 11 Retrace our steps to Kyanjuma. 12 To Dhaka. 12 or join our guided groups in the following months: End Kathmandu. 12 Descend through Namche to Monzo. 13 Sightseeing including the Liberation War Museum JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC and the Shaheed Minar. 13 Continue to Lukla. ● ● Months of departure 14 End Dhaka. 14 Fly to Kathmandu. Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/AIB or join our guided groups in the following months: 15 Free day in Kathmandu; explore the city. Months of departure 16 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC End Kathmandu. 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PREMIUM INDIA INDIA, NEPAL INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA India Grand Tour Delhi to Kathmandu Highlights of Northern India Northern India Food Adventure North India Explored Colours of Rajasthan
Trip Code AII 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AIN4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 AIC4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 Trip5 Code AKC6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AIJ4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 AIK4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • From holy Varanasi to ruins at Hampi • Himalayan vistas • The unforgettable Taj Mahal • India’s regional cuisine • Rajasthan’s palaces and forts • India’s most colorful state • People, history and culture • Sacred cities and temples • Search for the elusive tiger • The Golden Triangle • Ancient temples of Khajuraho • The magnificent Taj Mahal • Bustling cities and relaxing beaches • Wildlife in Chitwan National Park • The Ganges at Varanasi • Cookery classes and demonstrations • Dawn on the Ganges • Wildlife in Ranthambore National Park At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 30 days land only • 15 days land only • 9 days land only • 9 days land only • 21 days land only • 13 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • Travel by air-conditioned private bus, train • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • 25 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat and • 13 nights hotels and lodges and 1 night sleeper train • 6 nights hotels and 2 nights sleeper trains • 8 nights comfortable hotels and 1 internal flight • 12 nights hotels 3 nights sleeper trains • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners included • 19 nights hotels and 1 night sleeper train • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • Solo and Festival departures available • Solo and Festival departures available • Diwali and Holi Festival departures • All breakfasts included • Pushkar and other Festival dates • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Festival departures available • Free transfer for any flight Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Delhi; afternoon free. 1 Start Delhi; transfer to Jaipur. 1 Start Delhi; evening dinner at a restaurant famous 2 Morning sightseeing; overnight train to Varanasi. 1 Start Delhi; afternoon free. 2 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and for Kashmiri cuisine. 1 Start Delhi; afternoon free. 1 Start Delhi; half-day city tour. 3 Morning arrival; free to explore Varanasi. 2 Visit Humayun's Tomb and New Delhi; afternoon Amber Fort. 2 Walking tour of Old Delhi and visit to the Red Fort; 2 Delhi sightseeing; free evening. 2 Transfer to Agra; afternoon visit the Red Fort. drive to Jaipur. 3 evening cookery class. 4 Boat ride on the Ganges; overnight train to Agra. To Ranthambore N.P; afternoon game drive. 3 Fly to Varanasi; free to explore. 3 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal; to Ranthambore N.P. via 3 3 Full day sightseeing; visit City Palace and Amber 4 Morning train to Agra; afternoon visit the Red Fort; Fatehpur Sikri. 5 Arrive Agra; visit the Red Fort. Morning game drive; drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. 4 Dawn boat ride on the Ganges; afternoon free; Fort. evening cooking demonstration. 5 overnight train to Jhansi. 4 Morning and evening game drives. 6 Visit Taj Mahal; to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; overnight train 4 4 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal; transfer to Karauli via Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. to Varanasi. 5 Arrive Jhansi and transfer to Orchha; explore the 5 To Bundi nestled among the beautiful Aravalli Hills; 7 City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. Fatehpur Sikri, traditional thali Lunch. 5 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and later Red Fort; 6 Explore the wonders of Varanasi. chhatris and temples. visit Bundi Fort. 8 Drive to Ranthambore N.P. overnight train to Varanasi. 5 Morning sightseeing including City Palace and 7 Dawn boat ride on the Ganges visiting the bathing 6 Drive to Khajuraho; afternoon visit temple complex. 6 To Udaipur, 'The Pearl of Rajasthan'. 9 Morning and evening game drives. 6 Hindu temple; transfer to Ranthambore N.P. Arrive Varanasi; afternoon free or optional visit to ghats; overnight train to Delhi. 7 Free morning; transfer to Jhansi; express train to 7 Explore Udaipur; visit the City Palace and Jagdish 10 Sarnath, site of Buddha's first sermon. 6 Morning and afternoon game drives in search of Morning game drive; overnight train to Mumbai. 8 Agra. Temple. Arrive Delhi; free for sightseeing. tiger; evening cooking demonstration. 11-12 7 Dawn boat ride on Ganges visiting bathing ghats; Explore Mumbai; optional trip to Elephanta Caves 9 8 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal; afternoon visit the Red 8 To Jodhpur via Ranakpur; visit the Jain Temple. End Delhi. 7 13-14 evening witness aarti ceremony. To Jaipur; lunch at Rawat Kachori; a Bollywood To Aurangabad; visit Ellora Caves and Ajanta Caves Fort. 9 To the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar. 8 movie in the evening. 15 Cross border to Nepal; to World Heritage Site 9 To Bijapur. Months of departure To Ranthambore N.P. via Fatehpur Sikri. 10 of Lumbini. 8 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Morning sightseeing; afternoon drive to Jaipur. 16 10 Sightseeing of Bijapur; drive to Hospet. Choose your own date for a private departure, the Amber Fort; evening cooking class. Morning and evening game drives. 11 9 Optional rickshaw ride in Lumbini; to Chitwan N.P. Sightseeing in Jaipur; visit Amber Fort, Hawa or join our guided groups in the following months: 11 17 Full day exploring ruins at Hampi. 9 End Jaipur. Drive to the pink city of Jaipur. Mahal, the Observatory and City Palace. 10 Dug out canoe excursion and optional activities. 18 Drive through hills to Goa. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 12 City tour: the City Palace and Amber Fort. 12 Drive from Jaipur to Delhi. 11 To Pokhara with views of the Annapurnas. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 19-20 Two free days or optional excursions Months of departure 13 To Nawalgarh; free time to explore. 13 End Delhi. 12 Sunrise viewpoint; free or day walk to Sarankot. exodustravels.com/trip/AIC 21 To Udupi; continue to Mangalore. Choose your own date for a private departure, 14 Sightseeing including villages and havelis. 13 Follow Marsyangdi and Trisuli Rivers to Kathmandu. or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure 22 Drive to Mysore. 15 Drive to Bikaner; free evening. 14 Optional Everest flight; visit Pashupatinath and JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, 23 Tour of Mysore; visit Maharajah's Palace. 16 Visit Junagarh Fort and drive to Jaisalmer. Bodnath. ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: 24 17 To Ootacamund hill station. 15 Explore city walls and fort; optional camel ride. End Kathmandu. Any of our trips starting exodustravels.com/trip/AKC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 25 Relax or ride the miniature steam railway. or ending in Delhi can 18 Travel to Jodhpur; visit Mehrangarh Fort. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 26 Months of departure 19 Descend the Nilgiri Hills to Cochin. be extended. To Udaipur via Ranakpur; visit Jain Temple. exodustravels.com/trip/AIK 27 Choose your own date for a private departure, 20 Tour of Cochin; optional Kathakali dance show. Kashmir City tour: the City Palace and Jagdish temple. or join our guided groups in the following months: 28 To Alleppey; backwater cruise on houseboat. Explore Srinagar’s famous 21 End Udaipur. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 29 To tropical beaches of Kovalam. Moghul Gardens and the lake’s floating ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure 30 End Kovalam. markets. Accommodation is on board a exodustravels.com/trip/AIN beautiful traditionally carved houseboat. Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: Goa Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Stay on Varca Beach, one of Goa’s best. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Visit markets, temples and churches and JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/AIJ ● ● ● ● ● enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
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PREMIUM INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA Classic Rajasthan Cycling through Rajasthan Land of the Tiger Tigers in Focus
Trip Code AIP 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code MIJ4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 Trip5 Code9 WIW6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code WKT6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Imposing forts and palaces • Palaces, temples and wildlife • Comprehensive tour of India’s best tiger parks • Eleven game drives in Tadoba N.P. • The lake city of Udaipur • Ride on rural backroads • Fifteen game drives included • Search for the elusive tiger • Overnight in a Maharajah’s palace • Marvel at the Taj Mahal • Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal • Plentiful birdlife and other species INDIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Mountains, Temples & Hill Stations • 15 days land only • 15 days land only • 15 days land only • 7 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • 11 days cycling with vehicle support • Travel by 4WD, train and air-conditioned private bus • Travel by 4WD and air-conditioned bus • 14 nights comfortable hotels • 13 nights hotels and 1 overnight train • 12 nights standard hotel, 1 night comfortable hotel • 6 nights in semi-tented accommodation 8 To Mandi; explore the old trading town and stay at Trip Code AIQ 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included and 1 night air-conditioned sleeper train • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included Raja's Palace. • Pushkar Festival and other Festival dates • Premium and Festival departures • All breakfasts and 11 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire Trip highlights 9 To Shimla; afternoon visit The Ridge, Christ Church • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Mcleod Ganj and Dharamsala and Scandal Point. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Shimla ‘Queen of the Hill Stations’ 10 Explore Shimla; walk along the Mall and visit the 1 Start Tadoba. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Thriving Tibetan culture former Viceregal Lodge. 1 Start Nagpur; transfer to Pench. 2-6 Five full days in Tadoba N.P. with morning and 11 Take the Viceroy's 'Toy Train' to Kalka; short drive to 1 Start Delhi; half-day city tour. 1 Start Delhi. 2-3 Four game drives over two days in Pench N.P. afternoon game drives. Search for tigers and other At a glance Pinjore Mughal Gardens. 2 2 wildlife including Sloth bear, leopard, Honey • Free morning; half-day sightseeing. Morning cycle tour of New Delhi; afternoon tour of 4 Transfer to Kanha N.P. 15 days land only 12 Early morning train to Delhi; drive to Agra visiting Old Delhi; overnight train to Jodhpur. badger, bison, hyena and jackal. • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and train 3 Drive to Agra; afternoon to relax or explore. 5-7 Five game drives over three days in Kanha N.P. Sikandra on arrival. 3 Arrive Jodhpur; free morning; afternoon city cycle 7 Early morning game drive; to Nagpur, end • 14 nights hotels 4 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; afternoon free. 8 Transfer to Bandhavgarh. 13 Explore Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra tour including Mehrangarh Fort. Nagpur. • All breakfasts and 2 lunches included 5 Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. 9-11 Six game drives over three days in Bandhavgarh Fort. 4 Ride/drive to Udaipur via Jain Temple at Ranakpur; • Optional single supplement – please enquire 6 Full day tour including Amber Fort and City Palace. N.P. Months of departure 14 Visit Taj Mahal at dawn; return to Delhi; afternoon cycle towards Udaipur. Itinerary - day by day 7 12 Drive to Katni; overnight train to Agra. free. To Pushkar; visit Brahma temple and Aarti ceremony 5 Choose your own date for a private departure, Cycle tour of Udaipur including City Palace and 1 13 Start Amritsar; ceremony at the Golden Temple. 15 End Delhi. on the ghats. Jagdish Temple. Arrive Agra; afternoon visit Agra Fort; sunset at the or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Taj Mahal. 2 Early morning visit to the Golden Temple and Drive to Khimsar in the Thar Desert. 6 Ride on backroads to the fort of Kumbhalgarh. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● bazaar; drive to Pragpur. 9 14 Drive to Delhi; free afternoon. Months of departure Early morning jeep safari; afternoon free to explore 7 Ride/drive to Pushkar on quiet roads; optional 3 Full day to relax and explore Pragpur. Khimsar. sunset walk to hilltop temple. 15 End Delhi. exodustravels.com/trip/WKT Choose your own date for a private departure, 10 4 Drive to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj; afternoon or join our guided groups in the following months: To Jodhpur via Mandore Gardens; afternoon visit 8 Ride/drive to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, via rural Months of departure tour. Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. villages and Rupnagar. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● 11 Choose your own date for a private departure, 5 Sightseeing in and around McLeod Ganj. Drive to Deogarh; afternoon free. 9 Sightseeing tour of the colourful city of Jaipur. 12 or join our guided groups in the following months: 6 Explore the Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Culture. exodustravels.com/trip/AIQ Morning visit to a local school; rural train ride; late 10 Ride/drive to Sariska N.P. via Pratap Garh. afternoon birdwatching walk. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 7 Drive to Palampur via Andretta village. 11 Morning game drive; optional village visit by bike ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 To Udaipur; afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola. or camel cart. “It was a great trip… 14 exodustravels.com/trip/WIW Morning sightseeing including the City Palace; 12 Ride/drive to Bharatpur N.P., known for its bird afternoon free. sanctuary, later visited by bike. We had sightings 9 out 15 End Udaipur. 13 Late morning cycle to Fatehpur Sikri; transfer to Agra; sunset visit the Taj Mahal. Months of departure of 11 game drives and 14 Visit Agra Fort; transfer to Delhi; evening free. Choose your own date for a private departure, 15 End Delhi. or join our guided groups in the following months: saw 10 different tigers - JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● 2 females, 2 males and Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/AIP or join our guided groups in the following months: 6 cubs. We also had JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● excellent sightings of exodustravels.com/trip/MIJ wild dog and sloth bear!” Elaine Clueit
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INDIA PREMIUM NEW INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA SRI LANKA, INDIA A Himalayan Journey - Festivals & Villages of Ladakh The Tropical South Classic South India South India Explored Best of Sri Lanka & Southern India Amritsar to Leh
Trip Code AIF 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AIZ 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code AIT 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code AIU6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AIS4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 AKI4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Golden Temple at Amritsar • Colourful masked dance festival • Cruise the backwaters of Kerala • Southern India from coast to coast • The magnificent Sri Meenakshi Temple • Temples, historic towns and sweeping beaches • Journey across the Himalaya • Homestays, mountains and winter wildlife • Eco-friendly homestay • Verdant scenery and wildlife • Historic Cochin • Highlands and tea plantations • Tibetan Buddhist monasteries • Ancient monasteries and Buddhist art • Sample traditional cuisine • Ancient architecture and temples • Cruise on a traditional houseboat • Fantastic regional cuisine At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 16 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 20 days land only • 19 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned private bus or jeep • Travel by minibus, jeep and 2 internal flights • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • Travel by air-conditioned private bus • Travel by air-conditioned bus and 1 flight • 14 nights hotels and 1 night full-service camping • 7 nights hotels, 6 nights homestay • 11 nights hotels, 1 night homestay and • 12 nights hotel and 1 night houseboat • 18 nights hotels and 1 night houseboat • 17 nights hotels and 1 night houseboat • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included 1 night houseboat • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • Festival departures • Festival dates; Valerie Parkinson lead date • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners included • Diwali Festival departure • Diwali Festival departure • Diwali Festival departure • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • Festival and Solo departures available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Amritsar; afternoon sightseeing including the 1 Start Chennai; transfer to beachside town of 1 Start Cochin. 1 Start Colombo. Golden Temple. 1 Start Delhi. 1 Start Cochin. Mahabalipuram. 2 Explore historic spice port. 2 To Anuradhapura via Chilaw. 2 2 Drive to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj. 2 Spectacular mountain flight to Leh (3500m). 2 Sunset cruise at Fort Cochin; explore historic Visit ancient Dravidian sites, including Shore Temple. 3 Climb through Nilgiri Hills to Ootacamund. 3 Sightseeing in Anuradhapura and Mihintale. 3 spice port. 3 Full day to explore McLeod Ganj. 3 Visit Phyang and Spittuk Monasteries. Return to Chennai via the temples at Kanchipuram. 4 Explore Ootacamund or ride the steam railway. 4 Anuradhapura to Sigiriya, afternoon climb the rock 4 3 To the hill station of Munnar. 4 Drive to Mandi and Rewalsar, visit the monastery 4 Full day at a monastic festival. Express train to Mysore; transfer to hotel. 5 To Mysore through Mudmalai and Bandipur N.P. fortress. and temples. 4 Daywalk through tea plantations and the hills 5 5 5 Second day at a festival; optional jeep safari to Sightseeing including Mysore Palace and 6 Explore palaces and temples of Mysore. Cycle through rural villages; included jeep safari. 5 of Munnar. Drive to Manali; afternoon free. Husing, in search of wildlife. Srirangapatna. 6 7 To Hassan via Sravanabelagola, sacred Jain city. Drive to Kandy via Dambulla and spice gardens. 6 5 6 Full day to explore Manali. 6 Cross into the state of Tamil Nadu; to Madurai. Drive to Bandipur N.P.; afternoon jungle safari. 7 Drive to coppersmiths' village of Chilling; homestay. 8 Visit Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Gardens 6 Drive to Bangalore via Halebid and Belur Temples. 7 Drive to Jispa via the Rohtang Pass and Keylong. 7 Gentle walk to Skiu in the Markha Valley; homestay. Visit colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple; optional cycle 7 Drive to Coonoor via botanical gardens of Ooty. and a gem factory. rickshaw ride through town. 9 Train to Chennai; visit St Thomas Church before 8 Drive to Tsokar Lake and camp for the night. 8 Walk back to Chilling; homestay. 8 Explore Coonoor; optional walk through tea 8 Morning train to Nuwara Eliya; visit a tea 7 transferring to Mahabalipuram. 9 To Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary; dinner and cooking plantations or 'Toy Train' ride. plantation; stay in the beautiful highlands. Drive to Leh via Taglang La (5328m). 9 Drive to Yangtang; walk past multi-coloured rock 10 Morning sightseeing; afternoon free. demonstation with a local family. 9 9 10 Sightseeing around Leh; Shey and Tikse Monasteries formations to Ullay. Transfer from Coonoor to Cochin. Early morning to Horton Plains; walk to World's End 8 Explore Periyar; morning jungle walk followed by 11 To Pondicherry via Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary. (or monastery festival) 10 10 Boat tour of Cochin harbour; explore historic spice viewpoint; transfer to Colombo. Explore Ullay, known for Ibex and Snow leopard 12 optional boat trip on lake. To Thanjavur through fertile Kaveri Delta. 10 11 Drive to Likir Monastery; optional walk to Rizdong; sightings. port. Fly to Madurai; evening cooking demonstration 9 To the eco-friendly Erattupetta Planters Homestay. 13 Explore Thanjavur; to Madurai. followed by dinner in a local house. to Alchi. 11 Drive via Likir Monastery to Mangyu. 11 Drive to Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater 10 To Muhamma; village walk, optional village cycling 14 Visit Meenakshi Temple; free time. 11 12 See ancient gompa at Alchi; visit village and 12 cruise. Madurai sightseeing includuing the colourful Sri To Leh via Basgo Fort. or boat ride. monastery of Lamayuru. 12 Transfer to Varkala; free time to relax on beach. 15 Westward to Kerala and Periyar N.P. Meenakshi Temple 13 Fly to Delhi. 11 Board houseboat for backwater cruise; overnight on 12 13 Drive to Leh visiting Basgo Fort en route. 13 Free day to relax or explore. 16 Explore Periyar; morning walk; optional afternoon Drive from Madurai to Munnar. 14 End Delhi. houseboat. 13 14 Free day in Leh (or monastery festival); optional trip 14 End Varkala. boat trip. Daywalk through tea plantations to Mapprine Peak. 12 Disembark; scenic drive to Kovalam. to Khardung La. Months of departure 17 To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise. 14 Drive to the old spice town of Cochin. 13 Free time on the beach. 15 Months of departure 18 15 Fly to Delhi; afternoon free. Choose your own date for a private departure, Disembark; transfer to Kovalam; afternoon free. Sightseeing around Cochin. 14 End Kovalam. 16 End Delhi. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, 19 Optional visit to Kanyakumari or relax on the beach. 16 Drive to Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater or join our guided groups in the following months: 20 cruise. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure End Kovalam. Months of departure ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 17 To the beachside town of Kovalam, passing through Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure Quilon for a tea break. exodustravels.com/trip/AIZ or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/AIU Choose your own date for a private departure, 18 Optional visit to Kanyakumari or relax on the beach. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: 19 End Kovalam. ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/AIT exodustravels.com/trip/AIF ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/AIS Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months:
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NEW MALDIVE ISLANDS SRI LANKA SRI LANKA SRI LANKA Marine Wildlife Sri Lankan Highlights Wild Sri Lanka North Sri Lanka Revealed of the Maldives
Trip Code AIA 1 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code WIY6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AKS4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 Trip 5Code9 WOY6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • The rock fortress at Sigiriya • Private whale watching from a chartered boat • Unexplored north • Underwater world of the Maldives • Beautiful lakeside Kandy • Four game drives within Yala and Udawalawe • Ancient cities and wildlife • Unspoilt islands, pristine beaches and idyllic atolls • Elephants in the wild • Sinharaja Rainforest and Talalla beach • Temples and fortresses • Snorkel with Whale sharks and Manta rays SRI LANKA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Discover Sri Lanka • 8 days land only • 10 days land only • 17 days land only • 7 days land only • Travel by private bus or minibus • Travel by private bus, boat and 4WD • Travel by private bus, boat, bicycle and jeep • Travel by Turkish gulet 6 Tour including Temple of the Tooth and Botanical • 7 nights comfortable hotels • 9 nights in comfortable hotels and eco lodges • 16 nights standard and comfortable hotels • 6 nights in air-conditioned twin cabins on board Trip Code AIL 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gardens. • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included • All breakfasts and 9 dinners included • All breakfasts and 4 lunches included the Felicity, all cabins en suite Trip highlights 7 Free time to explore Kandy. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Whale watching season: November to April • Whale watching season: November to April • All food included whilst on board • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Best time for Manta rays: February to April • Discover ancient cities 8 To Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala; optional Adams Itinerary - day by day • Free transfer for any flight • Peak climb (Dec-Apr only). Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Highlands and wildlife 1 Start Wattala. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Superb beaches 9 Visit tea factory; free time in Nuwara Eliya. 2 1 Start Colombo; transfer to Ahangama beach hotel. 1 Start Colombo; to Watalla. Game drive near Giritale. Itinerary - day by day At a glance 10 Transfer to Horton Plains; walk to World's End; train 3 Cycle to Dambalawewa Lake. 2 Morning private whale watching excursion; 2 Transfer to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu N.P. • 15 days land only to Bandarawela. afternoon visit Galle Fort. 1 Start Male; board our boat, the Felicity; cruise 4 3 Sightseeing in Anuradhapura and Mihintale. 11 Travel to Sigiriya via Polonnaruwa; evening visit • Travel by private bus or minibus Scenic drive through Ella Gap to Kataragama; 3 through South Male Atoll. rock fortress. Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest; afternoon walk. 4 To Jaffna via Tantirimalai. • game drive in Yala N.P. 2 14 nights comfortable hotels 4 Turtle snorkelling safari in South Male Atoll; cross 5 Visit cave temples at Dambulla; transfer to Kandy Full day to discover Sinharaja Rainforest. 5 Visit the islands of Nayinativu and Delft. • All breakfasts and 1 lunch included 12 Coastal drive to Ahangama; optional lunch at into Ari Atoll. 5 for tour. To Udawalawe; afternoon game drive in 6 • Whale watching season: November to April Tsunami house. Sightseeing in Jaffna. 3 Full Day Whale shark safari in conjunction with 6 Free day to explore Kandy; optional trip to Knuckles Udawalawe N.P. • Premium and Solo departures available 13 Free day on the beach or optional activities 7 To Nilaveli; visit Kanniyai Wells en route. the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme rainforest. 6 Morning game drive in Udawalawe N.P.; visit • Optional single supplement – please enquire including whale watching (seasonal). 8 Free day; optional trip to Pigeon Island. (MWSRP). 7 Elephant Transit Home at feeding time. 14 To Wattala via Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and 4 Itinerary - day by day Transfer to Colombo via port of Galle. 9 Morning Whale shark safari; afternoon snorkelling tea estate. 7 To Sigiriya via Trincomalee; afternoon climb the Transfer to Tissamaharama; afternoon game drive in South Ari Atoll. 15 End Colombo. rock fortress. 1 8 in Yala N.P. Start Wattala. End Wattala. 5 10 Bike ride through country villages; optional jeep Morning Manta ray snorkelling (in season); 2 Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla cave temples. 8 Morning game drive in Yala N.P.; to Talalla. safari. afternoon cruise back into South Male Atoll. Months of departure Months of departure 9 3 Relax by the beach in Talalla; optional whale 6 Morning climb the rock fortress; optional afternoon 11 Cruise back to Male; farewell dinner. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, watching excursion. Drive to Kandy via Dambulla and spice gardens. game drive. 7 12 Disembark boat; end Male. or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: 10 Tour including Temple of the Tooth and the 4 To Giritale; bike ride through villages. To Colombo; end Colombo. Botanical Gardens. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 5 Visit Polonnaruwa; drive to Kandy via spice garden. Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure 13 Visit a tea plantation, transfer to Ella. Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/AIL exodustravels.com/trip/AIA Choose your own date for a private departure, 14 Udawalawe jeep safari; transfer to south coast. or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: 15 Free day at the beach or optional whale watching JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC (seasonal). ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 To Colombo via Galle. exodustravels.com/trip/WOY “My highlight, apart exodustravels.com/trip/WIY 17 End Colombo Months of departure from the world heritage Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: sites visited, was the jeep JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● safari in an eco park exodustravels.com/trip/AKS tracking and then seeing very close up a whole family of wild elephants.” Martyn Woolner
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CANADA CANADA NEW USA USA Canadian Wildlife Whales & Bears Yellowstone Winter Alaskan Wildlife & Wilderness & Vancouver Island of British Columbia Wildlife
Trip Code AFV 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7Trip Code WFZ8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AAT4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 Trip5 Code9 WFU6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Mountains and wildlife • Rugged scenery of Vancouver Island • Float-plane for bear spotting • Yellowstone National Park in winter • Inside Passage ferry • Black and Grizzly bear observation • Cruise on Prince William Sound • Track wolves in the pristine, snowy landscape • Bear spotting in Tofino • Search for Orca, Humpback and Grey whales • Denali National Park • See magnificent Old Faithful erupt At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 14 days land only • 10 days land only • 14 days land only • 7 days land only • Travel by minibus and boat • Travel by minibus, ferry and Zodiac • Travel by boat, minibus and sea plane • Travel by minibus and snow-coach • 6 nights hotels, 4 nights lodges, 2 nights cabins • 8 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night standard hotel • 11 nights participatory camping, 1 night cabins • 6 nights hotels and lodges and 1 night basic hotel (multi share) • No meals included and 1 night hotel • No meals included • No meals included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • 11 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 9 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Vancouver. 1 Start Bozeman. 1 Start Calgary. 2 Discover Vancouver; ferry to Vancouver Island. 1 Start Anchorage. 2 To Yellowstone N.P.; visit Mammoth Hot Springs. 2 Transfer to Banff. 3 Visit Cathedral Grove to see Douglas fir trees. 2 To Denali N.P. via Talkeetna. 3 Wildlife spotting in Lamar Valley. 3 Banff N.P.; walk at Lake Louise. 4 Pacific Rim N.P.; boat excursion to observe Orca, 3 Optional activities in Denali N.P. 4-6 Discover Yellowstone N.P.; have a go at cross 4 Drive along Icefields Parkway; to Jasper N.P. Humpback and Grey whales. 4 Another day of optional activities in Denali N.P. country skiing, search for wildlife accompanied by a wolf tracker and visit Old Faithful. 5 Hiking in Jasper N.P. 5 Visit Tofino Botanical Gardens; boat excursion to 5 To the Alaskan Range. observe Black bears. 7 Morning in Yellowstone N.P.; afternoon to 6 To Mt. Robson. 6 To Wrangell-St Elias N.P. 6 To Campbell River; visit Elk Falls. Bozeman; end Bozeman. 7 To Tweedsmuir Provincial Park; Anahim Lake. 7 Optional activities in Wrangell-St Elias. 7 Boat excursion to Orford River to observe Grizzly 8 Hiking in Tweedsmuir; to Bella Coola. 8 To Valdez; via the Worthington Glacier and bears. Months of departure 9 Optional activities in Bella Coola. Thomson Pass in the Chugach Range. 8 Choose your own date for a private departure, Quadra Island for hiking or optional sea kayaking. 9 10 Ferry to Vancouver Island. Free day exploring Valdez. 9 or join our guided groups in the following months: Transfer to Victoria; ferry to Vancouver. 10 11 To Tofino via Cathedral Grove. Ferry across Prince William Sound; to Seward. 10 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC End Vancouver. 11 ● 12 Bear spotting boat trip. Full day wildlife cruise around Resurrection Bay in Kenai Fjords N.P. 13 Travel to Victoria; city tour. exodustravels.com/trip/WFU Months of departure 12 Walk the Harding Icefield Trail to Exit Glacier. 14 Ferry to Vancouver; end Vancouver. Choose your own date for a private departure, 13 Float plane flight for bear observation at Big River or join our guided groups in the following months: Lakes. Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 14 Walk at Alyeska; to Anchorage; end. Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE exodustravels.com/trip/WFZ Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Canadian Wildlife & AFV 110 Journey to the Sea of Cortez WFK 115 Galapagos Wildlife Cruise WAW 119 ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, Vancouver Island La Ruta Maya AUR 115 Galapagos & Amazon WAJ 120 or join our guided groups in the following months: Whales & Bears of WFZ 111 exodustravels.com/trip/AFV Adventures in Belize AUM 116 Galapagos Adventure - Nemo II WGN 120 British Columbia JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “Lots of wildlife and Highlights of Nicaragua AUL 116 Galapagos Evolution WGE 120 ● ● ● Alaskan Wildlife & Wilderness AAT 111 Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets WUR 116 Coastal Ecuador & The Amazon WUE 121 exodustravels.com/trip/AAT Yellowstone Winter Wildlife WFU 111 beautiful scenery Discover Costa Rica WUC 117 Andes to Amazon AAX 121 Yellowstone Wildlife Trails AAZ 112 “The wildlife was truly Natural Highlights of Costa Rica WUA 117 Peru Explorer APX 121 Western Explorer AFL 112 blanketed in snow Costa Rica Mixed Activity AUF 117 Essential Peru APD 122 Deep South & Delta Blues AFM 112 amazing. We saw Cycle Nicaragua, MUC 118 A Taste of Peru APP 122 Cycling Cuba MAH 113 which was exactly Costa Rica & Panama The Inca Trail TPT 123 A Taste of Cuba AUW 113 Discover Nicaragua, AUU 118 Grizzlies and Black Peru & Bolivia Explorer APB 123 Cuba: La Isla Grande AUB 113 Costa Rica & Panama what I wanted.” Land of the Jaguar WAI 123 Cuba Mixed Activity AUY 114 Discover Colombia AAK 118 bears… Orca Whales… Patagonian Highlights AAA 124 Elizabeth Thompson West Indies Explored AFJ 114 Machu Picchu & Galapagos APG 119 Discover Chile AAE 124 Beyond the Mayan World AUE 114 Galapagos Islands WAG 119 and a sea otter family…” Jackie Moys
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NEW USA USA USA CUBA CUBA CUBA Yellowstone Wildlife Trails Western Explorer Deep South & Delta Blues Cycling Cuba A Taste of Cuba Cuba: La Isla Grande
Trip Code AAZ 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AFL 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code AFM 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code MAH8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code AUW6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AUB4 1 5 2 6 Leisurely/Moderate3 7 4 8 5 9 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Track wolves in Yellowstone N.P. • Five breathtaking national parks • Visit Elvis’s birthplace and Graceland • Sierra Maestra mountain range • Walk in Vinales Valley • Remote Baracoa • Glacier and Grand Teton N.P. • The Grand Canyon • Take the Mississippi River road to Natchez • Revolutionary history • Salsa rhythms • Caribbean beaches • Specialist wildlife guides • Zion’s sandstone cliffs and towering waterfalls • Vibrant Bourbon Street • Salsa and mojitos! • Traditional homestays • Castro’s mountain hideout At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 12 days land only • 13 days land only • 12 days land only • 15 days land only • 8 days land only • 15 days land only • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • Travel by private minibus • 10 nights hotels and 4 nights Casas Particulares • Travel by air-conditioned private coach • Travel by air-conditioned private coach • 9 nights participatory camping and 2 nights hotels • 9 nights hotels and 3 nights lodges • 11 nights hotels • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 5 dinners included • 4 nights Casas Particulares and 3 nights hotels • 11 nights hotels (2 nights in Old Havana) • 9 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 7 dinners included • 1 dinner included • 1 dinner included • Beach extensions available (2 nights in Old Havana) and 3 nights in Casas Particulares • Hotel departures: 11 nights in 3-star hotels • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner included • No meals included Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Beach extensions available • Beach extensions available • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight 1 Start San Francisco. 1 Start Atlanta. Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire 2 2 1 Start Havana. To Yosemite N.P. To Birmingham; learn about the history of the Civil Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 1 Start Salt Lake City. 2 3 Walking in Yosemite N.P. Rights Movement. Tour of Havana; to Matanzas. 1 1 2 To Jackson Hole; short walk. 3-5 3 Start Havana. Start Havana. 4 Another day exploring Yosemite. Head to lively New Orleans for three days; take Ride/transfer to Playa Larga at Bay of Pigs. 3 in the Cajun culture and Bourbon Street; dine on 2 To Vinales Valley; walk through tobacco plantations. 2 Visit Old Havana; drive to Sancti Spiritus. Walk amid the Grand Teton Range. 5 4 Rural cycling; transfer to Cienfuegos. To Death Valley National Park. a Mississippi river boat; visit Preservation Hall. 4 3 To Cienfuegos via the Bay of Pigs. 3 To colonial town of Bayamo. To Yellowstone N.P. 6 5 Coastal ride to Trinidad. Travel to Zion N.P. 6 On to Natchez; check out the ‘Under the Hill’ area. 5 4 To Trinidad; evening salsa class. 4 To Baracoa; beach stop en route on south coast. Full day in Yellowstone N.P. 7 6 Free day in Trinidad; optional catamaran trip. Walking options in Zion N.P. 7 To Clarksdale and the Hopson Plantation. 6 5 Free day; optional catamaran trip. 5 Boat trip and walk through cocoa plantation. Full day with specialist wildlife guide. 8 7 Ride to Sancti Spiritus; transfer to Camaguey. To Bryce N.P. 8-9 Spend two days in Memphis; visit iconic ‘Graceland’, 7 6 To Che Guevara's Mausoleum in Santa Clara; to 6 To Santiago de Cuba. Wilderness day walk in Yellowstone N.P. 9 8 Transfer/ride to Bayamo. To Lake Powell. Sun Studio and Gibson’s guitar factory. Havana. 8 7 Explore Santiago; visit El Morro Castle and To Bozeman. 10 10 9 Ride into the Sierra Maestra Mountains. Excursion in Monument Valley. Journey to Nashville, capital of country music; stop 7 Havana city tour; evening salsa and mojito lesson. Moncada Barracks. 9 To Glacier National Park. 11 at the Jack Daniels Whisky Distillery en route. 10 Short walk; ride to 'El Cobre'; transfer to Santiago To Grand Canyon N.P. 8 End Havana. 8 To the Sierra Maestra mountains. 10 11 Daywalk in Glacier National Park. 12 Free time in Nashville; visit the Wildhorse saloon. de Cuba. Another day exploring the Grand Canyon. 9 Walk to Castro's revolutionary headquarters; 11 To Coeur d'Alene; visit Tubbs Hill. 12 11 City tour; transfer to Gibara. 13 To Las Vegas; end Las Vegas. Return to Atlanta; tour ends Months of departure to Camaguey. 12 To Seattle; end Seattle. 12 Coastal cycle ride; transfer to Camaguey. Choose your own date for a private departure, 10 Camaguey sightseeing; city tour of Trinidad. Months of departure Months of departure 13 Transfer to Majagua; ride to Mayajigua. or join our guided groups in the following months: 11 Months of departure Free day or optional catamaran trip. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, 14 To Havana via historic Remedios and Santa Clara. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 12 Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 'El Cubano' Nature Park; visit Cienfuegos. or join our guided groups in the following months: 15 Sightseeing in Havana; trip ends. or join our guided groups in the following months: 13 Visit Bay of Pigs; to Havana. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/AUW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure 14 Free day in Havana or optional day trip to ● ● ● Vinales Valley. exodustravels.com/trip/AFL exodustravels.com/trip/AFM Choose your own date for a private departure, 15 exodustravels.com/trip/AAZ or join our guided groups in the following months: Lunch at La Bodeguita del Medio; end Havana.
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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “A wonderful trip ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/AUB with each day having numerous WOW All of our Cuba itineraries can be extended to add moments…” some beach time at the Paul Gofton idyllic Cayo Levisa cabins or in more comfort at a Varadero beach hotel. Speak to one of our sales experts for more information.
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ST LUCIA, DOMINICA, ANTIGUA, MEXICO CUBA MEXICO, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS MONTSERRAT Journey to the Cuba Mixed Activity Beyond the Mayan World West Indies Explored Sea of Cortez
Trip Code AUY 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code AFJ6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code AUE 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 Trip5 Code WFK6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycling, caving and snorkelling • Vibrant Caribbean cultures • Oaxaca’s cuisine • Marine wildlife of the Sea of Cortez • Trek in Topes de Collantes • Forest trails and active volcanoes • Visit Mayan and Zapotec ruins • Grey Whale Birthing Lagoon of Magdalena Bay • Highlights of Havana and Trinidad • Whale and dolphin watching • Three countries in two weeks • Whale shark snorkelling excursion GUATEMALA, MEXICO, BELIZE At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance La Ruta Maya • 11 days land only • 12 days land only • 15 days land only • 8 days land only • Travel by air-conditioned private coach • Travel by minibus, boat, canoe and plane • Travel by private minibus and boat • Travel by minibus and boat • 2 nights hotels, 7 nights Casas Particulares • 8 nights comfortable hotels and 3 nights standard • 14 nights in standard/comfortable hotels • 5 nights in twin cabins with shared facilities 5 Explore San Cristobal de las Casas and nearby Trip Code AUR 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 1 night river huts hotels • All breakfasts included on board the M/V Adventure, 2 nights villages. • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts included • Day of the Dead Festival departure in late October standard hotel in La Paz Trip highlights 6 Visit Agua Azul Waterfall; to Palenque. • Beach extensions available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included • Impressive Mayan ruins 7 Tour of Palenque; to Campeche. • Free transfer for any flight • Single supplement not available Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Colourful colonial cities 8 To Merida via Uxmal ruins. • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day • Visit indigenous communities 1 Start St. Lucia. 1 Start Mexico City. 9 Visit Chichen Itza; to Tulum. Itinerary - day by day 1 2 Walk along Des Cartiers Nature Trail; visit 2 Morning visit Teotihuacan, afternoon city tour. Start La Paz and board the M/V Adventure. At a glance 10 Visit Tulum ruins; swim in a cenote; free afternoon. 1 Start Havana. 2-5 • Soufriere, Fond Doux Plantation and Cap Moule 3 To Oaxaca via Cholula and Puebla. Navigate the Sea of Cortez and discover its 15 days land only 11 To Belize City; boat to Caye Caulker. 2 City tour on bike; transfer to coastal hotel. a Chique. abundant marine life - whales, dolphins, sea lions, • Travel by private minibus, boat and internal flight 4 Discover Monte Alban; Oaxaca market tour. 12 Free day on Caye Caulker. turtles and a huge array of birds. • 3 Ride in nature park; snorkel in the Caribbean. 3 Explore Pigeon Island. 14 nights in standard/comfortable hotels 5 Visit Teotitlan del Valle and Mitla; to Tehuantepec. 13 Boat to Belize City; to El Remate via Xunantunich. 6 Snorkelling with Whale sharks; disembark and • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included 4 4 Free day for optional whale and dolphin watching Cycle to Vinales Valley; visit an organic farm. 6 To San Cristobal de las Casas. 14 or challenging hike up The Piton. overnight in La Paz. • Day of the Dead Festival departure in October Visit Tikal; fly from Flores to Guatemala City. 5 Caving; afternoon walk. 7 Free day. 7 • 15 5 Fly to Dominica; visit Kalinango Indigenous Village Visit the Grey Whale Birthing Lagoon of Optional single supplement – please enquire End Guatemala City. 6 Morning cycling; optional zip lining at Biosphere and Emerald Lake. 8 To Palenque via Tonina and Agua Azul falls. Magdalena Bay. Itinerary - day by day Reserve. 8 Months of departure 6 Hike in the oceanic rainforest at Syndicate; canoe 9 Discover Palenque; optional excursion to Misol Ha End La Paz. 7 Swim and walk at nature trail; drive to Bay of Pigs. 1 Start Antigua. ride on Indian River; visit Fort Shirley. Waterfall. Choose your own date for a private departure, 8 Snorkelling; to Trinidad; salsa class. Months of departure 2 City tour; to Panajachel. or join our guided groups in the following months: 7 Free day to visit Freshwater Lake and Papillote 10 Visit Bonampak; travel to Guatemala. 9 3 Boat trip on Lake Atitlan. Morning walk in Topes de Collantes; free afternoon. Wilderness Retreat or a challenging hike to 11 Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Explore Tikal ruins. ● ● ● ● ● ● 10 Boiling Lake. or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 To San Cristobal de las Casas. Drive to Havana stopping at the Che Guevara 12 To Copan in Honduras. Mausoleum. 8 Optional snorkelling in the morning; afternoon JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/AUR 13 Visit Copan ruins. ● 11 Sightseeing in Havana; walking tour of old town; whale and dolphin watching. 14 To Antigua. end. 9 Fly to Antigua; optional kayak tour. exodustravels.com/trip/WFK 15 End Antigua. 10 Optional day trip to the volcanic island Montserrat. Months of departure 11 Morning visit English Harbour and Nelson's Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Dockyard; free afternoon. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 Trip ends in Antigua. 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COSTA RICA NEW COSTA RICA NEW COSTA RICA BELIZE, GUATEMALA NICARAGUA Costa Rica’s Natural Highlights COSTA RICA Adventures in Belize Highlights of Nicaragua Discover Costa Rica Costa Rica Mixed Activity Coastal Secrets of Costa Rica
Trip Code AUM 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code AUL 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code WUR6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code WUC8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WUA4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 AUF4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Moderate4 8 5 9 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Visit a wildlife sanctuary • Colonial Granada and revolutionary León • Remote Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula • Diverse wildlife and bird sightings • Discover Tortuguero’s vast waterways by boat • Grade II and III whitewater rafting • Snorkel in Hol Chan Marine Reserve • Maderas and Cerro Negro Volcanoes • Biological diversity of Corcovado National Park • Rainforest, mountains and coastline • Boat excursion to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge • Zip line through the forest canopy • Incredible archaeology in ATM caves • Taste the famous Café Las Flores • Monkeys, sloths, dolphins and whales (seasonal) • Comfortable eco-friendly lodges and hotels • Nocturnal wildlife walk in the cloud forest • Catamaran trip along the Pacific coast At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 12 days land only • 12 days land only • 14 days land only • 16 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by private minibus and boat • Travel by minibus, 4WD, boat and local ferry • Travel by minibus and boat • Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat • Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat • Travel by air-conditioned minibus • 9 nights hotels and lodges and 2 nights full-service • 6 nights comfortable hotels and 5 nights standard • 13 nights comfortable hotels and lodges • 14 nights in comfortable hotels and eco-lodges • 7 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges • 8 nights comfortable hotels and lodges camping (1 hotel night in Miami for Flight Inclusive hotels • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts 3 lunches and 2 dinners included bookings only) • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners included • Green turtle nesting season: July to September • Some departures with specialist birdwatching guide • Green turtle nesting season: July to September • Optional single supplement – please enquire • • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners included • Nesting Olive Ridley turtles (July to January) • Free transfer for any flight • Green turtle nesting season: July to September Free transfer for any flight Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire 1 Start San Jose. Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 2 Itinerary - day by day Whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui River; 1 Start Belize City; to Crooked Tree Wildlife 1 Start Granada. 1 Start San Jose. 1 Start San Jose. to Arenal. Sanctuary. 1 2 2 Granada walking tour; boat tour of Las Isletas. 2 To Tortuguero N.P. Start San Jose. To Tortuguero N.P. 3 Hike in Arenal N.P.; visit Ecotermales Hot Springs. 2 Boat trip on the lagoon. 2 3 3 Mombacho Volcano walk; visit Las Flores coffee 3 Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. To Tortuguero N.P. Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. 4 Bike ride near Lake Arenal; optional activities. 3 To Uaxactun in Guatemala; sunset tour and camp plantation. 3 4 4 To Cahuita; relax on the Caribbean coast. Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano. 5 Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. at ruins. 4 Visit Laguna de Apoyo. 4 5 5 Wildlife hike in Cahuita N.P. To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano. Boat tour of Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. 6 Zip-lining through the forest canopy in Monteverde. 4 Uaxactun community tour. 5 To San Juan del Sur; optional visit to nesting turtles 5 6 6 Visit Costa Rica's famous Sloth Sanctuary. La Fortuna Waterfall hike; visit Arenal Volcano. To Monteverde in the Tilaran Mountains; nocturnal 7 Catamaran trip and snorkelling along the Pacific 5 Explore Tikal ruins; to San Ignacio in Belize. (seasonal). 6 wildlife walk. 7 Walk in La Marta Wildlife Refuge; to Turrialba To Monteverde in the Tilaran Mountains. coast. 6 Visit the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves. 6 Free day for optional excursions. 7 Valley. 7 Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 8 Hiking in Manuel Antonio N.P. 7 Morning Maya Cocoa; afternoon to Dangriga, 7 To Ometepe Island. 8 8 To Savegre Cloud Forest. 8 To Manuel Antonio. To San Jose; end San Jose. 9 Return to San Jose; end. visiting the Blue Hole en route. 8 Hike to Maderas Volcano. 9 Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre. 9 Discover Manuel Antonio N.P. 8 Free day for optional activities. 9 Depart Ometepe; visit Masaya market and Los Months of departure Months of departure 10 To Sierpe; boat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. 10 To Esquinas Lodge in Piedras Blancas N.P. 9 To Caye Caulker. Pueblos Blancos; to León. Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, 11 Boat trip to Caño Island. 11 Hike on trails in Piedras Blancas N.P. 10 Snorkel tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve. 10 Morning city tour; afternoon hike on Telica Volcano. or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: 12 Boat trip to Corcovado N.P.; discover the park on foot. 12 To Savegre Cloud Forest. 11 Free day for optional excursions. 11 Explore Cerro Negro Volcano; to Managua. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 13 Mangrove boat trip; to Sierpe; to San Jose. 13 Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 12 Transfer to Belize City; end. 12 End Managua. 14 End San Jose. 14 Visit the village of Copey; to San Jose. exodustravels.com/trip/WUA exodustravels.com/trip/AUF Months of departure Months of departure 15 End San Jose. Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: private departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a , ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● “I loved this trip, exodustravels.com/trip/AUM exodustravels.com/trip/AUL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/WUR ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/WUC and would highly recommend it…” “Belize is like a hidden Djamila Stachowski Described by National gem - very few tourists, Geographic as ‘the most biologically intense place on stunning Caribbean earth’, Corcovado National Park is Costa Rica’s most beaches and incredible secluded and tranquil region. The area encompasses 13 major ecosystems and Mayan relics.” scientists have recorded half of all of the species in Costa Rica here alone! Alice Bzowska
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NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA ECUADOR COLOMBIA PERU, ECUADOR ECUADOR Cycle Nicaragua, Discover Nicaragua, Galapagos Discover Colombia Machu Picchu & Galapagos Galapagos Islands Costa Rica & Panama Wildlife Cruise Costa Rica & Panama
1 Trip Code 2MUC 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 Trip7 Code AUU8 9 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code AAK4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 Trip5 Code APG6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code WAG6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WAW4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle through three countries • Idyllic islands of Bocas del Toro • New improved itinerary • Wildlife and volcanic landscapes • Enchanting wildlife of the Galapagos • Daily walks and snorkelling excursions • Caribbean and Pacific beaches • Charming colonial Granada • Colourful Cartagena • Colonial architecture and Inca ruins • Stay on the Cachalote - a first-class schooner • Incredible wildlife encounters with near-tame animals • Volcanic and jungle landscapes • Rising peaks of Ometepe Island • Wax palms of Cocora Valley • Walk part of the Inca Trail • A week navigating the eastern (A) or western • Comprehensive voyage includes the eastern (A) At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance (B) islands and western (B) islands • 15 days land only • 14 days land only • 13 days land only • 14 days land only At a glance At a glance • 12 days cycling with 10% vehicle support • Travel by private minibus, boat, ferry and internal flight • Travel by minibus and 3 internal flights • 6 nights comfortable hotels and 7 nights en suite • 10 days land only • 17 days land only • 14 nights standard and comfortable hotels • 13 nights comfortable hotels • 12 nights standard and comfortable hotels air-conditioned cabins • Travel by internal flight, motor yacht and minibus • Travel by internal flight, motor yacht and minibus • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included • 7 nights on board the Cachalote in en suite, • 14 nights on board the Cachalote in en suite, • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional Inca Trail day walk: request on booking air-conditioned cabins, 2 nights comfortable hotel air-conditioned cabins, 2 nights comfortable hotel Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Compulsory Galapagos taxes payable locally • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners included • Cuzco - Quito flight not included for Land Only • Cruise itinerary alternates between A and B • Free transfer for any flight 1 1 1 Start Granada. Start Granada. Start Bogota. • Cruise itinerary alternates between the eastern (A) • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire 2 2 2 Ride along shore of Lake Nicaragua; visit Masaya Morning visit Masaya Volcano and market; Free morning; tour of La Candelaria district. and western (B) islands (see website for details) • Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day Volcano N.P. afternoon walking tour of Granada and visit Las • 3 Monserrate viewpoint; free afternoon. Optional single supplement – please enquire Itinerary - day by day 1 3 Isletas. Start Quito. Cycle through Pueblos Blancos; ferry to Ometepe 4 To Villa de Leyva via the salt cathedral in Zipaquira. Itinerary - day by day Island. 3 Visit San Juan de Oriente; to Ometepe Island. 1 Start Quito. 2 Discover Quito at your leisure. 5 Walking tour of Villa de Leyva; visit fossil museum. 1 4 Ferry to mainland; ride to San Juan del Sur. 4 Morning discover Ometepe Island; to San Juan del Start Cuzco; afternoon walking tour. 2 Discover Quito at your leisure. 3 Fly to Galapagos; visit Santa Cruz highlands and 6 Fly to the 'Coffee Zone'; travel to Salento. 2 5 Ride from Pacific to Lake Nicaragua; transfer to Sur. Free day in Cuzco; optional Sacred Valley tour. 3 Fly to Galapagos; visit Santa Cruz highlands and Charles Darwin Centre. Board Cachalote. 7 Costa Rica. 5 To La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano; optional visit Walk amid the wax palm trees of Cocora Valley. 3 Train to Aguas Calientes; optional day walk along Charles Darwin Centre. Board Cachalote. 4-16 Galapagos Cruise A and B on board the 8 6 Wildlife trip on Tenorio River; Bijagua Valley ride; Ecotermales Hot Springs. Coffee tour; orchid farm visit; fly to Cartagena. Inca Trail via Winay Wayna ruins. 4-9 Galapagos Cruise A or B on board the Cachalote. Cachalote. ride to Lake Arenal. 6 Visit Arenal Volcano N.P.; afternoon free for 9 Walking tour of Cartagena old town. 4 Morning tour of Machu Picchu; afternoon return 10 Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. 17 Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. 7 Cycle to La Fortuna. optional activities. 10 Morning mangrove canoe tour; free afternoon. to Cuzco. 7 5 Months of departure Months of departure 8 Ride up from tropical lowlands with views of Arenal To Tortuguero N.P. 11 Morning at leisure; transfer to Palomino. Fly to Quito. 8 6 private departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Volcano; visit thermal springs. Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways. 12 Free day; optional visit to Tayrona N.P. Quito city tour. Choose your own date for a , 9 9 7 or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: Morning jungle ride; afternoon cycle along To Cahuita on the Caribbean coast. 13 Transfer to Santa Marta; fly to Bogota; trip ends. Fly to Galapagos; visit Santa Cruz highlands and Caribbean coast to Cahuita. 10 Cross into Panama; to Bocas del Toro islands. Charles Darwin Centre; board Cachalote. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 10 8-13 Ride to Panama border; boat to Bocas del Toro 11 Free day in Bocas del Toro for optional activities. Months of departure Galapagos cruise A or B to discover the unique Islands. wildlife of these volcanic islands. exodustravels.com/trip/WAG exodustravels.com/trip/WAW 12 Morning to Boquete; afternoon coffee plantation Choose your own date for a private departure, 11 14 Free day in Bocas del Toro. tour. or join our guided groups in the following months: Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil airport 12 Jungle ride; descend to Pan-Am Highway; transfer 13 Fly to Panama City; visit Casco Viejo and the JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure to Pacific coast (or Santiago). Panama Canal. ● ● ● ● 13 Choose your own date for a private departure, Tropical lowland forest ride; transfer to Panama City. 14 End Panama City. exodustravels.com/trip/AAK or join our guided groups in the following months: 14 Ride alongside the Panama Canal. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “Indescribably 15 Months of departure End Panama City. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, amazing; Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/APG
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ECUADOR ECUADOR NEW NEW I PREMIUMNEW ECUADOR NEW ECUADOR ECUADOR PERU Galapagos Galapagos Adventure - Coastal Ecuador Galapagos Evolution Andes to Amazon Peru Explorer & Amazon Nemo II & The Amazon
Trip Code WAJ 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code WGN4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 Trip3 Code9 WGE4 5 6 1 7 Leisurely2 8 3 9 4 Trip5 Code WUE6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code AAX 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code APX 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Community-owned lodge within Yasuni National Park • Fantastic naturalist Galapagos guide • Wide range of cabin types available • Isla de la Plata - mainland Ecuador’s mini Galapagos • Otavalo Indian market • Two days in the Amazon Rainforest • Stay on the Cachalote, a first-class schooner • Daily shore excursions and snorkelling • Iridescent fish, turtles and playful sea lions • Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve • Spectacular ‘Devil’s Nose’ train ride • Spot condors in Colca Canyon • Varied wildlife of the Galapagos and Amazon • Stay on Nemo II, a first-class motor sail catamaran • Stay on the Evolution, a premium class yacht • Sacha Lodge in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest • Charming streets of Cuenca • Option to walk the classic Inca Trail At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 15 days land only • 10 days land only • 11 days land only • 12 days land only • 14 days land only • 22 days land only • Travel by internal flight, motor yacht, • Travel by internal flight, catarmaran and minibus • Travel by internal flight, yacht and minibus • Travel by minibus, internal flight, boat and canoe • Travel by minibus, train and boat • 19 nights hotels and 2 nights jungle lodge canoe and minibus • 7 nights on board the Nemo II in en suite, air- • 7 nights on board the Evolution in a choice of • 8 nights comfortable hotels and lodges and • 11 nights comfortable hotels, haciendas and • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners included • 7 nights on board the Cachalote in en suite, conditioned cabins, 2 nights comfortable hotel air-conditioned cabins, 3 nights comfortable hotel 3 nights standard hotels and lodges lodges and 2 nights standard lodge • Inca Trail option: request on booking air-conditioned cabins, 4 nights comfortable • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners included • Premium departures available hotel and 3 nights comfortable jungle lodge • Cruise itinerary alternates between A and B • Free transfer for any flight • Whale watching season: June to September • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners included • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Single supplement not available • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day • Optional single supplement – please enquire 1 Start Quito. 1 Start Guayaquil. 1 Start Guayaquil. 1 Start Quito. 1 Start Lima. Itinerary - day by day 2 Discover Quito at your leisure. 2 Discover Guayaquil at your leisure. 2 Transfer to Puerto Lopez via Ayampe. 2 Quito city tour; Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve. 2 Free morning; afternoon city tour. 1 Start Quito. 3 Fly to Galapagos; board Nemo II. 3 Fly to Galapagos; board the Evolution. 3 Boat excursion to Isla de la Plata. 3 Spot birds in Bellavista; to hacienda. 3 Drive to Paracas, visiting Pachacamac and 2 Quito city tour. 4-9 Galapagos Cruise A or B on board Nemo II. 4-9 Galapagos Cruise A or B on board the Evolution. 4 Full day to discover Machalilla N.P. 4 San Clemente Indigenous Community; optional Pucusana. 3 Fly to Coca; canoe excursion to Napo Wildlife 4 10 Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. 10 Fly to Guayaquill; 5 Transfer to Bahia Caracas via Pacoche to observe hot springs. Sail to Ballestas Islands; on to Nazca via Ica. Centre. 5 5-6 11 End Guayaquil. Howler monkeys. Walk at Cuicocha Crater Lake; visit Cotacachi. Drive to Arequipa; city tour including Santa 4-5 Two days at the Napo Wildlife Centre. Months of departure 6 Visit Isla Corazon; to Bellavista Cloud Forest; 6 Visit Otavalo Indian Market; to Amazon Rainforest. Catalina Convent. 6 7-8 Fly to Quito. Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure nocturnal walk. 7 Rainforest exploration; Amazoonico Animal To Colca Canyon; search for condors. 7 Discover Quito at your leisure. or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, 7 Visit Angel Paz Reserve for birdwatching; Rescue Centre. 9 Drive to Puno, by Lake Titicaca. 8 Fly to Galapagos; visit Charles Darwin Centre; JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: to Puembo. 8 To Banos; visit Devil's Couldron waterfall. 10 Sail to floating reed islands; explore lake shore. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 board Cachalote. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Walk in Antisana N.P. to look for the Andean 9 Walk in Chimborazo N.P.; to Riobamba. 11 Cross the altiplano to Cuzco. 9-14 exodustravels.com/trip/WGN ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Condor. Galapagos Cruise A or B on board the 10 'Devil's Nose' train ride; to Ingapirca and Cuenca. 12 Visit Pisac and the Sacred Valley. Cachalote. exodustravels.com/trip/WGE 9 Fly to Coca; to Sacha Lodge in the Amazon 11 Half day city tour of Cuenca. 13 Return to Cuzco; (for Inca Trail option, days 13-16 15 Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil. Rainforest. 12 Walk in Cajas N.P.; to Los Chorreras. are spent trekking). 10-11 Two full days exploring the Amazon Rainforest. 14-15 13 Mangrove boat trip; visit cacao plantation. Free time in Cuzco; optional excursions available. Months of departure 12 Depart Sacha Lodge and fly to Quito; end Quito. 16-18 14 End Guayaquil. Tours of Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Choose your own date for a private departure, Sacsayhuaman. or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure 19 Free time in Cuzco. private departure Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a , 20-21 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, Fly to Puerto Maldonado; transfer to rainforest; or join our guided groups in the following months: explore by boat and on foot. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/WAJ 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Fly to Lima; end Lima. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/WUE Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/AAX Choose your own date for a private departure, “Turquoise seas or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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NEW PERU PERU PERU, BOLIVIA BRAZIL A Taste of Peru The Inca Trail Peru & Bolivia Explorer Land of the Jaguar
Trip Code APP 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 Trip7 Code TPT8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code APB6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 Trip 5Code WAI 6 7 8 1 9 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Colonial Lima and ancient Cuzco • Mystical Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley of the Incas • 100% success in jaguar sightings to date • Traditional communities of the Sacred Valley • Inca capital of Cuzco • Isla del Sol eco-lodge • 7 boat safaris to maximise chances of seeing jaguar • Machu Picchu and its Andean backdrop • Walk the classic Inca Trail • Copacabana and La Paz • Wetland bird-watching, capybaras and Jabiru storks PERU At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Essential Peru • 7 days land only • 9 days land only • 13 days land only • 9 days land only • Travel by bus, train and 1 internal flight • 5 nights hotels and 3 nights full-service camping • Travel by train, boat, bus and 1 internal flight • Travel by minibus, 4WD safari vehicle and 6 Free day to explore Cuzco. • 6 nights hotels • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included • 11 nights hotels and 1 night eco-lodge motorised canoe Trip Code APD 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • • Alternative remote Moonstone Trek possible • All breakfasts and 3 lunches included • 7 Train to Aguas Calientes; tour of Machu Picchu. All breakfasts and 1 lunch included 4 nights houseboat with en suite facilities, 3 nights • Premium departures available • Solo departures scheduled • Free transfer for any flight lodge and 1 night hotel Trip highlights 8 Free morning or optional second visit to Machu • Free transfer for any flight • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • Lost City of Machu Picchu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands 9 Free day for optional excursions. Itinerary - day by day • Colca Canyon and Arequipa Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day Itinerary - day by day 10 Drive to Lake Titicaca; boat to Amantani Island for 1 Start Lima. At a glance homestay. 1 Start Lima. 1 Start Cuzco (3400m). 2 Free morning; afternoon city tour. 1 Start Cuiaba. 11 • 15 days land only Explore the island; boat to the floating reed islands; 2 Tour of Lima’s historic centre, including the Basilica 2 Free day; optional Sacred Valley excursion. 3 Fly to Cuzco; walking orientation tour. 2 To Jaguar House Boat in the Taima Ecological • Travel by train, boat, minibus and 1 internal flight return to Puno. Cathedral and catacombs. Reserve on the Paraguay River. 3 Start Inca Trail trek from km82; following the 4 Free day to explore the Inca capital. • 13 nights hotels and 1 night homestay 12 Drive across the altiplano to Colca Canyon. 3 3-5 Fly to Cuzco; orientation walk and visit to Urubamba River to Huayllabamba. 5 Morning and afternoon boat safaris on the Paraguay • To Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. All breakfasts and 1 dinner included 13 Morning condor viewing; afternoon drive past huge Koricancha, the ‘Sun Temple’. 4 Cross Dead Woman's Pass (4200m); descend to River searching for jaguar and other wildlife. 6 Train to Aguas Calientes; guided tour of Machu • Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) date in June volcanoes to Arequipa. 4 Cuzco city tour, including San Pedro Market Pacaymayu. 6 Morning boat safari in search of jaguars; to Araras Picchu. • Solo departures scheduled 14 Morning visit Santa Catalina Convent; afternoon and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman. 5 Over Runcuray Pass (3800m) to Phuyupatamarca. Lodge. • 7 Free morning or optional second visit to Machu Free transfer for any flight fly to Lima. 5 7 Explore the Sacred Valley; lunch with the 6 Descend Inca staircases to Winay Wayna; arrive Explore the Pantanal around Araras Lodge looking • Optional single supplement – please enquire Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco. 15 End Lima. Chichubamba community; train to Aguas Calientes. at Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. for Hyacinth macaw. 8 Spectacular drive over La Raya Pass to Puno. Itinerary - day by day 6 8 Guided tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cuzco. 7 Guided tour of Machu Picchu; return to Cuzco. Search for Giant anteaters and capybaras. Months of departure 9 Cross into Bolivia; boat to the Isla del Sol; 1 7 End Cuzco. 9 To Cuiaba; end. Start Lima. 8 Free day in Cuzco; optional activities available. walk to the ‘Fountain of Eternal Youth’. Choose your own date for a private departure, 2 Drive south and sail to Ballestas Islands, a haven for 9 End Cuzco. 10 or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure Gentle trek to the 'Temple of the Sun'; traditional marine birds; overnight Ica. lunch; boat to Copacabana. Months of departure 3 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, Continue to the Nazca lines; optional scenic flight. Months of departure 11 Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Drive via the ruins of Tihuanaco to La Paz. 4 Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: Turn inland from coastal desert, head into the Andes. 12 Free day in La Paz; optional tours available. exodustravels.com/trip/APD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 5 or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Drive to Cuzco visiting Inca sites en route. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 Depart La Paz. ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/APP ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/WAI exodustravels.com/trip/TPT Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months:
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AUSTRALIA NEW CHILE Australia’s Reef NEW ZEALAND Discover Chile Trails of New Zealand & Rainforest
Trip Code AAE 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip Code WLA 1 Leisurely2 1 Trip3 Code 2ALN4 3 5 4 6 Moderate/Challenging5 7 6 8 7 9 8 9
Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Atacama salt flats • Sailing around the Whitsunday islands • Coastal and mountainous national parks • Lake District volcanoes • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef • Majestic glaciers and fjords • Wild Patagonian nature • Discover Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation • Milford Sound overnight cruise ARGENTINA, CHILE At a glance At a glance At a glance Patagonian Highlights • 13 days land only • 13 days land only • 19 days land only • Travel by minibus, boat and 4 internal flights • Travel by minibus and on boats • Travel by private vehicle, cruise and jet boats 4 Optional activities; to El Calafate. • 12 nights comfortable and standard hotels • 11 nights comfortable hotels and eco-lodges, • 17 nights comfortable hotels/lodges and Trip Code AAA 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 • and 1 night sailboat with shared facilities 1 night cruise boat 5 Visit Perito Moreno Glacier; optional boat trip. All breakfasts included • Easter Island extension available • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included Trip highlights 6 Free day in El Calafate. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Free transfer for any flight • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Torres del Paine National Park 7 To Torres del Paine N.P. • Optional single supplement – please enquire • Perito Moreno Glacier Itinerary - day by day Itinerary & day by day 8 Daywalk in Torres del Paine. • Itinerary & day by day Fitzroy and Cerro Torre 1 1 9 To Tierra del Fuego. Start Santiago; city tour. Start Auckland. At a glance 2 1 Start Cairns. 2 10 To Ushuaia, the end of the world! Full day excursion to port city of Valparaiso. Visit Tiri Tiri Matangi Reserve. • 13 days land only 3 2 Kuranda Scenic Railway and Rainforest Cableway. 3 11 Walk in Tierra del Fuego N.P.; optional visit Fly to Calama; to San Pedro de Atacama. To Rotorua. • Travel by minibus, public coach and 2 internal flights to penguin colony. 4 Visit Salar de Atacama and Altiplano Lagoons. 3 Full day snorkelling excursion on the Great Barrier 4 To Tongariro N.P. • 10 nights hotels/hosterias and 2 nights Reef. 12 Fly to Buenos Aires. 5 Excursion to El Tatio geysers; optional night 5 Hike Tongariro Crossing. mountain refuges 4 Transfer to Daintree N.P. visiting Mossman Gorge 13 End Buenos Aires. astronomy tour. 6 To Wellington. • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners included en route. 6 • Upgraded accommodation departures Fly to Puerto Montt; to Puerto Varas on the shore 7 Ferry across Cook Strait to Marlborough; drive to of Lago Llanquihue. 5 Full day to discover Daintree Rainforest and Cape • Months of departure Abel Tasman N.P. drive to Motueka. Optional single supplement – please enquire Tribulation National Park. 7 Choose your own date for a private departure, Lago Todos Los Santos boat trip; walk near 8 Half day coastal walk in Abel Tasman N.P; boat Itinerary - day by day 6 Transfer to Yungaburra; afternoon visit the Atherton or join our guided groups in the following months: Osorno Volcano. return. Tablelands. 1 Start Buenos Aires; walking tour. 8 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Fly to Punta Arenas; transfer to Puerto Natales. 9 To Punakaiki via Buller Gorge. 7 Transfer to Undara; afternoon explore Undara 2 Fly to El Calafate; to El Chalten. ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 Full day excursion in Torres del Paine N.P. Lava Tubes and the Australian outback. 10 To Fox Glacier passing Okarito en route. 3 Los Glaciares N.P.; daywalk to Cerro Fitzroy exodustravels.com/trip/AAA 10 Walking at Lago Grey; free time in Torres del 8 To Charters Towers. 11 Walk to Fox Glacier; continue to Wanaka. Base Camp. Paine N.P. 9 To Airlie Beach. 12 Jet boat in Matukitiki. 11 Optional zodiac excursion to Balmaceda Glacier; 10-11 13 Transfer to Milford Sound and board overnight boat. to Puerto Natales. Two day sailing adventure around the Whitsunday islands. 14 Cruise Inner Sound; drive to Queenstown. 12 To Punta Arenas; fly to Santiago. 12 To Cairns. 15 Free day in Queenstown. 13 End Santiago. 13 End Cairns. 16 Transfer to Mt Cook N.P.; trek in Hooker Valley. Months of departure 17 Drive to Christchurch via Canterbury Plains. Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, 18 Hike to summit walkway for spectacular views. Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: 19 or join our guided groups in the following months: End Christchurch. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/AAE Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/WLA or join our guided groups in the following months:
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION you are fit enough to participate. If you are worried about any pre-existing medical and expect that you will take sensible precautions yourself. condition or if you are unsure of your own physical ability, we recommend that you Altitude Trip Notes seek medical advice prior to booking. In certain cases we may require a doctor’s As detailed in the Trip Notes, some of our trips go to altitude (3000m and above) The information contained within the Trip Notes forms part of the contract with letter confirming your suitability to join a specific trip. where there is a risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Our you and they contain the most up-to-date information about our holidays, including Insurance itineraries are designed to enable everyone to acclimatise to these altitudes, but you details about the itinerary, inclusions and exclusions. Please download the latest It is an essential condition of joining an Exodus trip that you have an adequate and should be aware that it is still possible for you to be affected. A number of medical YOUR PERFECT version before your trip. valid travel insurance policy for the full duration of your trip to cover the cost of conditions can reduce the body’s ability to acclimatise and may make you more Flights & Transfers medical treatment, cancellation and curtailment, and the activities included in our susceptible to AMS. If you are worried about any pre-existing medical condition or If travelling on the designated group flights, return airport transfers will also be holidays (including the maximum altitude on treks). if you are unsure of your own physical ability, we recommend that you seek medical included at the destination, but if travelling on non-group flights, airport transfers will advice prior to booking. ADVENTURE AWAITS be at an additional cost (unless shown in your documentation as a free or included BEFORE YOU GO Travelling as a family transfer); please ask your sales consultant for details. If you book on a Land Only On all trips, local staff are there to help ensure the holiday runs as smoothly as basis, services start and end at the local joining point detailed in the Trip Notes, Passports possible and to sort out the best possible alternatives in the unlikely event that it brochure and website. British nationals require a full passport which must be valid for six months after Travelling with Exodus gives you automatic membership into The Adventure does not. They will treat your children as “small adults”, but it is your responsibility Accommodation the date of your scheduled return home. If you are not a British national, other to look after your young ones. During free time or if you decide to opt out of a part The Trip Notes describe the type of accommodation used, including details about regulations may apply and you should check with the nearest embassy of the Club, our loyalty scheme; with exclusive benefits, dedicated events and of the itinerary, you are responsible for your family and any arrangements that may camping, huts, teahouses, bathroom facilities and any nights spent in multi-share country you intend to visit. need to be made. Under no circumstances should this responsibility fall on our staff rooms. Our aim, wherever possible, is to use properties that are in keeping with the Visas competitions, and unrivalled deals and discounts. or any fellow travellers outside your immediate family. area that we visit and are locally-owned. All accommodation is carefully chosen, but Obtaining any visas that are required is your responsibility. Details of current visa Family accommodation please be aware that electricity, plumbing and hot water can sometimes be erratic, requirements for the country you are visiting or for transit destinations, such as the The Trip Notes provide specific details about rooming arrangements for families of and other facilities will vary in standard. USA, are given in the Trip Notes. Visa regulations can, and do, change, sometimes at various sizes. In general, however, families of two will have one twin room, families Our prices are based on twin-share accommodation which means that if you book short notice, but where we become aware of changes to regulations, we will notify you. of three will have a triple room where available (although triple rooms will often on your own, we will arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. You We cannot be held responsible for mistakes by embassies or third parties, sudden If for any reason be a twin room with an additional mattress or bed), families of four will have two must satisfy yourself that you do not have any conditions or preferences which may changes to regulations or actions of border officials which are beyond our control. twin rooms and larger families will have a combination of twin and triple rooms. you change your preclude you from sharing a room. We will provide twin rooms for non-couples and Health requirements The Trip Notes list vaccination requirements for the countries visited on each trip. On camping trips, tents are usually for two clients only and where communal we will do our best to provide double rooms for couples, but please request this at mind or are unable We strongly recommend that contact your doctor or a travel health clinic for up-to- accommodation is used, all adults and children are put together and privacy will the time of booking. date advice. If you are from an EU member state and are travelling within Europe, be limited. % % to travel, you can Wherever possible we offer optional single supplements. In the case that it is not you should enquire about the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC); this gives a Whilst we do our very best to ensure that families are allocated rooms close 5 10 possible to secure single accommodation for the whole tour, details can be found in cancel your booking up to eight certain degree of free medical care in many European countries, but should not be together, we cannot guarantee this as most family holidays take place in peak the Trip Notes. Please be aware that paying a single supplement does not guarantee considered a substitute for travel insurance. season, so we have little control over the location of rooms. OFF OFF weeks prior to departure and put you sole use of a twin or double room, and that single rooms are often smaller than Travel advice Local bike conditions a standard twin or double room. We do not arrange room shares for single travellers your deposit towards any new Our holidays are run in adherence with the travel advice provided by the UK Foreign 1) A hire bike is included in the price of all cycling holidays, excluding our Drop Bars on self-guided trips, so single supplements are compulsory. & Commonwealth Office (FCO). For up-to-date FCO advice on all the countries we trips. At the time of booking we will need to take your height in order to reserve booking made within three years Group size travel to, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Should there be any equipment. When you book your …And 10% off your Most of our trips are group holidays and require a certain number of participants of your original departure date. change in advice prior to or during travel, we may have to cancel or curtail a tour at 2) There may on occasions be insufficient bikes available in the correct size; we will to operate; we indicate normal group sizes in the Trip Notes and website. In the second to fifth trips… sixth trip onwards short notice, or re-route an itinerary part way through. endeavour to find suitable alternative equipment, but this cannot be guaranteed. We unlikely event that a trip does not reach the normal minimum, we may be forced will tell you before you book whether suitably sized bikes are available. to cancel the tour; a decision will be made as early as possible and at the latest DURING YOUR TRIP 3) The equipment remains the property of the supplier and you may not sell, hire out between eight and six weeks before departure, unless there are late cancellations or part possession with the equipment. from other passengers. We reserve the right to confirm trips on numbers lower than Leaders 4) You must not misuse the equipment and must return it in the same condition as the minimum indicated and occasionally we may exceed the normal maximum. If at You must abide by the authority of the tour leader; if the leader deems you to be when received (ordinary wear and tear excepted). The supplier is entitled to charge For more information visit exodustravels.com/loyalty-rewards the time of booking your trip is not guaranteed, we strongly recommend that you do unfit or unsuitable for a particular activity, you may not be allowed to participate with for any damage caused to the equipment during the period of hire. not make any non-refundable or non-changeable travel arrangements. the rest of the group (see the Participation Requirements section of our booking 5) You must ensure that the equipment is adequately secured when not in use. In the Age requirements conditions). If by choice or necessity you leave the group, we may not be able to event of the equipment being lost or stolen, you may be liable for the replacement The minimum age for each itinerary is shown in the Trip Notes. For most adult supply alternative services, leaders, activities or any refund. value of the equipment tours the minimum age is 16 years, however those aged 16 and 17 years must Adventure travel warning 6) You must not use the equipment whilst under the influence of drink or drugs and be accompanied by an adult. There is no upper age limit, but as most holidays are Whilst we ensure that all activities are operated to the local legal standard and should immediately notify the Supplier in the event of breakdown or loss. quite active we may ask clients over the age of 80 a number of questions about that risk assessments are carried out annually, many of our holidays do carry an Bringing your own bike their health and fitness. element of risk. On many of our tours, the areas are remote and events far less predictable than Any client bringing their own bike will receive a discount off the price of the holiday; on a conventional holiday. Health, safety and operational standards, particularly of you will need to advise us at the time of booking if you are taking your own bike. WHEN YOU BOOK hotels and transport, are often not up to levels we have come to expect. We require Any clients bringing their own bike should ensure they have adequate cover for loss, Deposit and payment that all the properties and transport we use comply fully with local regulations, but damage or theft under their travel, home contents or a specialist insurance policy To confirm your booking a deposit is required, please ask your agent for details. The we do not guarantee the same standards as in your home country. If you choose as if Exodus is confident that we have taken all reasonable care to ensure the safety balance of your payment is due 8 weeks before departure and you will be issued to travel on this type of holiday, you must be prepared to accept that this is all part of your bike, in the rare event of loss, damage or theft you will need to claim under Final Joining Instructions 10-14 days before you travel. of the experience. you own insurance policy. Dietary requirements Outdoor activities are weather dependent to an extent and some can become Your safety and cycle helmets Please advise us of any dietary requirements so that we can pass this information dangerous in certain conditions. If the leader feels there is any heightened level of Exodus believes that all cyclists should wear cycle helmets in the interests of safety. on to the airlines and our local operators. We will endeavour to cater to your risk involved in activity, they may amend it as they see fit or cancel it, in which case Wearing a helmet is now mandatory for anyone taking part in any guided Exodus requirements, but in some cases you may have more limited options and we may we will do our best to offer an alternative activity. cycling holiday. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the group leader suggest you consider bringing some personal supplies to supplement what can Adverse weather conditions, political situations and a host of other uncontrollable in this regard may be excluded from the current or future trips. Group members be provided locally. factors can mean a change in itinerary. It is unlikely that an itinerary would be must bring their own helmets, as they are not available for hire, even if they are Pre-existing conditions and fitness substantially altered, but if changes are necessary, we will make the best possible hiring a bike from Exodus. The safety of all is paramount to Exodus which is why we You must advise our customer services team of any pre-existing conditions, alternative arrangements which maintain the integrity of the original itinerary. We will take this firm stand. For self-guided cycling holidays wearing a helmet is a highly illnesses, disabilities or recent surgeries which may affect your safety or other do everything we can to minimise the effect, but we cannot be held responsible for recommended. Customers who choose to ignore our advice do so entirely at their people’s enjoyment of the holiday. Please read the Trip Notes carefully for details the impact of changes outside our control. own risk and on the understanding that it may affect the validity of their travel of the level of the activity and any necessary experience required on your holiday. Crime and other security risks exist in all countries and whilst travelling in a group is insurance. It should also be noted that in some countries we travel to wearing a It is your responsibility to ensure that the trip or activity is suitable for you and that a safeguard, it is not a guarantee of safety. We will take all reasonable care of you helmet is already a legal requirement. Design by parker-design.co.uk
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