Name: Road to The Nile at Christmas Holidays
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Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)

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From the moment we start organizing our trip, we felt that we were in excellent hands! 

Our guide, Lahiru, was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about his work. He impressed us with his ability to spot animals and identify rare species that other guides missed. We went on safaris at several locations, including Yala, where we had great jeep drivers who were experienced in navigating the terrain and locating animals. 

Our accommodation was also top-notch. The company recommended three different camps: Cinnamon Wild in Yala, Mahoora Tented Camp in Wilpattu, and Cinnamon Lodge in Habarana. All three were stunning, with exceptional amenities and stunning natural surroundings. The food was also excellent, with a variety of local and international dishes to choose from.

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What a brilliant time we had on our recent visit to Peru. From the moment we 
met our guide Sebastian at Lima airport the fun started. The itinerary was 
full on but it was never overwhelming. All the travel was in comfortable 
buses and it was broken up by regular stops at places of interest. Sebastians 
love of his country was clear from the outset and his geographical and 
historical knowledge was amazing. If you want to see Peru this trip can't be 
beaten. Well done Exodus.
Seeing Macchu Picchu


Sebastian was entertaining and extremely informative. Professional from start 
to finish and nothing was ever too much trouble.


Go prepared for an adventure - you won't be disappointed.

Essential Peru

This was a fabulous adventure!  Recounting it to friends at home, it seems 
incredible that we saw and experienced so much - or travelled so many miles 
in a relatively short time.  It was not an easy trip with lots of early 
starts and long road journeys and several times I found myself a little out 
of my comfort zone but the group was mutually supportive and our leader 
Sebastian was a true professional.  Everything was carefully planned - we 
always had drinkable water, hotels were ready for us and always happy to 
store our luggage for us if we were away for a few days.  Our ascent to 
altitude was carefully managed and none of us became sick. Each evening 
Sebastian would invite us to eat with him.  Sometimes we did, sometimes we 
didn't but he always made a huge effort to make sure that he chose a 
restaurant which catered for everyone - even a non meat, fish and egg eating 
almost vegan like myself!
His love for his country was infectious and his knowledge impressive - all of 
this helped to make the holiday memorable and he was always generous with his 
time, going out of his way to cater for those who wanted to do things apart 
from the group.  Thankyou Sebastian - great memories - some of them very 
funny!
Difficult one!

I loved the Nazca lines by light aircraft - Cusco, Colca Canyon, Arequipa and 
of course Machu Picchu all jostle for first place.


As previously stated, he was excellent - knowledgeable, well organised, 
unflappable, scrupulously honest (at the end of our trip he gave us change 
from our tips kitty), amusing and very very kind.


Make sure that you go well equipped and be prepared for some very basic 
condition at the homestay.

Before I went on this holiday, anyone I talked to about Peru seemed to equate 
it principally with Machu Picchu and Inka trails.  Frankly, as beautiful and 
wondrous as MP is, there is SO MUCH more to Peru.  At every level of 
altitude, the country offers different scenery, flora, fauna, cultures 
(indigenous, colonial, urban, rural, affluence, poverty, religions, food, 
drink etc) and different experiences in general including star gazing.
The itinerary of this trip gives a very good spread of exposure as to what is 
available to enjoy/sample in Peru.  Yes, it is fast paced but it is 
invigorating for those of us who think a change is as good as a rest.
Staying with Flora, our homestay host.  She was a true joy to meet and talk 
with.  She is a tough, extremely hardworking, gentle and warmhearted woman 
and an excellent cook.   She was full of determination to do the very best 
for her children (they were studying medicine and law) even though it meant 
an incredibly hard life for her to meet those costs.  It was an privilege to 
be able to stay with her and she made our stay as comfortable as she could.


Sebastian a) has an excellent command of English, is well informed and was 
informative without boring us with a litany of facts b) did not B.S. (very 
important) if he didn't know but checked and came back c) was enthusiastic 
about his country d) was effortlessly highly efficient/organised e) warm, 
charming, friendly with a good sense of humour f) accommodated the various 
needs of the group and looked after us extremely well without being 
suffocating; plus guided those who needed it and didn't cramp the 
independence of those who wanted it g) chatted with each of us to find our 
particular interests and helped us achieve them eg wine tasting or dancing 
etc (over and above requirements)  h) is an excellent ambassador both for 
Peru and equally importantly Exodus - many in the group were new to Exodus 
and are now wishing to continue with using Exodus i) took a very responsible 
approach to tourism within Peru and gave what seemed a balanced view of the 
cultural situation in Peru j) had inexhaustible energy throughout the trip k) 
spoke to those of us who wanted to improve our Spanish in Spanish where 
appropriate ie not excluding others who did not speak Spanish from the 
conversation.
Very impressive and up in the top two of best guides I've had both as a 
seasoned Exodus customer and an independent traveller.


If you suffer from motion sickness, consider whether you want to do the Nazca 
flight.  It is quite nauseating and somewhat hot and claustrophobic in the 
Cessna planes used.
Due to all types of weather encountered, the previous advice concerning 
layers is key.  Good waterproofs also should be taken because when it rains 
it is likely to be a deluge.


It was a super bunch of people that formed this group which was a blessing 
and added significantly to the enjoyment of the holiday.  The co-travellers 
were interesting, good humoured, caring, amusing and collaborative.  That 
said, if you do not have a similar group when you travel, it need not 
negatively affect your experience because the nature of Exodus trips is that 
they afford you the ability to be pretty independent within the  scope of the 
travel arrangements that form the itinerary.

This was my first experience of Exodus and I was very impressed.  All of the 
communication prior to travelling was excellent and this continued with my 
arrival in Lima and for the next 15 days.  Our Tour Leader, Sebastian, was 
amazing (see below).  I was also really impressed with the fact that local 
experts were drafted in to support Sebastian and add to our understanding of 
this vast country - these local guides e.g.   one in Cuzco, one around Lake 
Titicaca and one in the Colca Valley/Arequipa all lived in their local area 
and were able to provide us with their own expertise which just added to the 
whole experience.
My 16 fellow travellers also helped to make the whole experience truly 
unforgettable. We all supported and looked after each other and got on very 
well.
There were too many really to say.  Seeing Machu Picchu for the first time 
was incredible and the Andean Condors gliding above us and through the Colca 
Canyon were amazing.  Angelito, our local guide, managed our expectations by 
saying that sometimes the Condors do not appear but we were incredibly spoilt 
with around 15 of them flying above us.
Being able to stay in the home of a local family on Amantani Island was also 
incredible; hearing how they live their lives from day to day and giving us a 
glimpse of this, albeit, for less than 24 hours, was a humbling experience.


Sebastian was wonderful and truly made the trip for me.  His wit, humour, 
intellect and knowledge of Peru surpassed all of my expectations.  He looked 
after us from beginning to end by staying in the same hotel as us every 
night, providing us with his mobile number and making himself accessible 24/7 
and we had the option to dine with him every night where he would take us to 
some interesting restaurants.  In addition, every day was filled with fun and 
laughter - thanks, in the main, to him - he answered all of our questions and 
provided us with a great understanding of his homeland. He catered for our 
every whim e.g. we wanted to go to a salsa club in Cuzco then Sebastian took 
us; when almost all of the group went on a flight to see the Nazca Lines then 
he took the remaining 3 of us to a local museum in Ica - nothing was ever too 
much trouble for him and he refused to allow us to go on our own even if we 
offered.

I speak Spanish and love to practice so Sebastian would speak with me in 
Spanish - he was amazing! Every Exodus adventure needs a Sebastian!


There are some parts of the trip where uphill climbing is needed - whilst not 
intense, the altitude can contribute to a feeling of weariness at these times 
and this should be considered.  I think Exodus provide excellent advice on 
how to prepare for this trip and so I have not much more to add.
I would definitely take advantage of the single supplement when travelling 
alone as the group is amazing but the trip is pretty full on and some down 
time on your own is very beneficial.


Our group gelled very well and this also contributed to the amazing 
experience because we looked out for each other and supported each other.  We 
all seemed to get on very well which was very important as we spent a lot of 
time together.

Very long bus rides but to great places.
Beautiful sunny day at Machu Picchu.


Fernando - very enthusiastic, full of detailed knowledge, always keen to do 
the best for us. Nothing was too much.


Be prepared for potential tummy troubles ! Avoid non-bottled water/ice/salad.
Also altitude hit some of us - keep hydrated.

A great and very enjoyable trip with a very good guide / tour leader 
(Daniel). Such varied culture, food and scenery too. I felt like I learned 
and saw a lot.  My one recommendation would be to make sure you read the trip 
notes carefully before you go / book. You cover a lot of ground (long 
distances) at times in order to and pack everything in. So there are some 
long travel days and plenty of early starts.
The home stay with local family on an island in Lake Titicaca will stay with 
me for. A long time to come.
Loved it.


A very good and very very knowledgable tour leader. Looked after us all very 
very well.


Be prepared for some long travel days, in order to cover so much ground and 
fit everything in - and plenty of early starts.


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Absolutely Fantastic Experience!!