Exodus Travels
Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.
That is what Exodus was founded upon over 45 years ago, and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.
At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.
This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.
Cycle Indochina & Angkor
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Cambodia, Thailand & Vietnam
14 days (Bike: 9 days)
497 km (~55km per day)
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Cycle through awe-inspiring ancient monuments across three countries
This journey takes us through three countries with divergent histories and subtly different cultures. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, to the serene tranquillity of the shimmering paddy fields, to the magnificence of Angkor’s temples, we see a little piece of everything these amazing countries have to offer. In Vietnam, we enter the Mekong Delta, a spectacular patchwork of paddies and waterways. Our journey ends in Ho Chi Minh City where the frenetic pace contrasts starkly with the rural areas we have cycled through.
Highlights
- Cycle through three countries
- Discover awe-inspiring ancient monuments
- Explore incredible Angkor by bike
- Wander the streets of Phnom Penh, the exciting capital city of Cambodia
- Discover the fertile Mekong Delta and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City
- Experience a taste sensation with mouth-watering cuisine
Generally well-paved routes in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, with some easy dirt roads in Thailand and Vietnam. Traffic levels higher near the larger towns, so you should be comfortable riding occasionally in traffic.
Atlas Descent
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Morocco
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
300 km (~50km per day)
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Some of the finest mountain biking trails anywhere in the world
Over the years we've ridden every trail through the Anti Atlas Mountains in order to create the best off road cycling tour. This trip has everything from fast singletrack through palm trees, to ancient hairpinned muleteer’s routes and remote, rocky jeep tracks. As well as the amazing trails, there is epic scenery, delicious food and one of the warmest welcomes in North Africa. On this tour you will pass through areas untouched by mass tourism, but also get a chance to interact with local people and really experience the culture of some of the indigenous Berber people who populate this area.
Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:
"This trip is a combination of my two favourite pastimes: biking and being in the mountains. Also, my son's name is "Atlas", so this trip really stuck out for me. From exhilarating hairpin bends that ancient muleteers used to fast, singletrack routes through palmeries, the Anti Atlas Mountains offer some of the best mountain biking trails in the world. "
Highlights:
- Ride remote and rugged mountain biking trails
- Immerse yourself in vast mountain scenery
- Ride through traditional Berber villages
- Part of the Aldo Kane collection
75% off road, 25% paved roads. Mountainous terrain with 6000m of exhilarating descents
Cycling the Drakensberg & Kruger
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South Africa
12 days (Bike: 8 days)
420 km (~53km per day)
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Quiet roads, On-road
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Cycle between the jagged peaks of the Drakensberg to the big game of Kruger National park
This two wheeled adventure takes us through stunning mountain scenery and past dramatic rock formations, through abandoned gold mines, baboon inhabited forests and tranquil natural waterfalls. Part way through the trip we dismount our bikes and spend two days on safari in Kruger National Park where we have the chance to spot lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes and various other wild animals. From Kruger we continue our pedal powered journey along the panorama route before ending at the mighty Blyde River Canyon. With perfect road surfaces and idyllic sunshine, there is surely no better way to experience eastern South Africa than by bike.
Highlights
- Discover the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains
- Search for the big 5 in Kruger National Park
- Cycle through vast mountain scenery, forests, waterfalls and canyons
Mostly tarmac with two short sections on hard pack dirt roads. A few challenging climbs, most roads have little traffic.
Cycle Morocco's Great South
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Morocco
9 days (Bike: 6 days)
338 km (~56km per day)
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Hilly, On-road
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Pedal through remote villages and the rugged Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Encompassing the best of Morocco, this trip will take us past the foothills of Mt Toubkal, golden Kasbahs, impressive gorges and the long sandy beach of Essaouira. This spectacular route follows smooth tarmac roads and climbs over high mountain passes that reward you with spectacular vistas of the High Atlas Mountains. A real highlight is riding through Paradise Valley, close to Imouzzer, where a palm-filled valley leads to a high pass with views down to the ocean below. After all the riding we will receive a warm welcome from a range of great hotels including a traditional riad.
Highlights
- Ride from the Atlas Mountains to the coast
- Conquer challenging climbs and exciting descents
- Explore Marrakech and Essaouira
90% tarmac, 10% unsurfaced roads.
Cycle the Camino de Santiago
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Spain
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
336 km (~56km per day)
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Mixed on/off-road, Hilly
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Ride one of the world's oldest pilgrimage routes across northern Spain
The Camino de Santiago de Compostela across northern Spain is one of the world's oldest pilgrimage routes. Also known as 'The Way of St James', it originated in the region of Galicia where the tomb of the Apostle James the Great was discovered in the 9th century. The way is marked by the symbol of the scallop shell and the grooves that join together are said to represent the many different routes pilgrims take to reach Santiago. The Gothic cathedrals, medieval monasteries and miles of beautiful rural scenery make this section of the ancient route so popular.
Highlights
- Medieval monasteries and unspoiled rural scenery
- Enjoy the fantastic food and wine produced along the route
- Follow the famous pilgrimage route to Santiago
50% tarmac roads, 50% gravel roads and tracks. Some climbs to be expected.
Cycling in Mongolia - Naadam Festival
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Mongolia
17 days (Bike: 11 days)
590 km (~54km per day)
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Cycle across the vast Mongolian steppe and experience traditional games
Mongolia remains a mysterious presence in the heart of Central Asia, a traditional country where visitors are still an unusual sight. Nomads wander the grasslands, setting up their white gers (tents) where the pasture is lush for their horses. On our bikes, we follow good trails across wide, open steppe, into expansive mountain scenery and through larch and pine forests. Camping wild under the wide skies adds an adventurous edge to what is certainly one of our most intrepid cycle tours. Adding to the experience this special departure spends two days taking in traditional wrestling, archery, horse-riding, bone flicking and Mongolians dressed in their best clothes at the Naadam Festival in Ulaan Baatar.
Highlights
- Variety of landscapes as we cycle through open steppe and larch and pine forests
- A visit to Erden Zuu Monastery and Genghis Khan's ancient capital
- Wild camping and overnight at hot springs
- Attend Naadam Festival and witness traditional games
Low altitude; 100% good quality dirt tracks.
Cycling in Mongolia
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Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Mongolia
15 days (Bike: 11 days)
590 km (~54km per day)
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Cycle across the vast expanse of the Mongolian steppeland
Mongolia remains a mysterious presence in the heart of Central Asia, a traditional country where visitors are still an unusual sight. Nomads wander the grasslands, setting up their white gers (tents) where the pasture is lush for their horses. On our bikes, we follow good trails across wide, open steppe, into expansive mountain scenery and through larch and pine forests. Camping wild under the wide skies adds an adventurous edge to what is certainly one of our most intrepid cycle tours.
Highlights
- Variety of landscapes as we cycle through open steppe and larch and pine forests
- A visit to Erden Zuu Monastery and Genghis Khan's ancient capital
- Wild camping and overnight at hot springs
Low altitude; 100% good quality dirt tracks.
Cycling Vietnam
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Vietnam
14 days (Bike: 8 days)
485 km (~61km per day)
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Mostly flat, On-road
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Experience the real Vietnam by bike
We ride from vibrant Saigon in the south to the thrilling capital of Hanoi in the north on this two week cycling tour, travelling on tarmac roads through colourful fishing villages, folding rice terraces and mountains cloaked in jungle. The vast shoreline of white sandy beaches is ours to discover along the way, with time to swim in the sea on a tropical island retreat. Stopping off at the ancient trading port of Hoi An, home to temples and wooden merchant houses, we delve into the peacefulness of rural Vietnam before ascending the Hai Van Pass, riding along twisting coastal roads that lead to remarkable views of the misty forest below.
Highlights
- Take a cycling holiday through Vietnam’s most scenic landscapes
- Savour mouth-watering cuisine
- Crawl through the Cu Chi war tunnels
- Relax in charming Hoi An
- Cruise among the limestone formations of Halong Bay
- Overnight on a tropical island
Cycling Indonesia's Islands
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Indonesia
13 days (Bike: 9 days)
410 km (~46km per day)
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Mixed on/off-road, Some hills
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Cycle through rural Bali and eastern Java on roads and dirt tracks
Active volcanoes tower over rice paddies and coffee plantations. Jungles fringe tropical beaches on the edge of coral-rich waters. Village and temples dot the landscape where age-old traditions are still followed today. This is the backdrop through which we cycle up to craters and down to fishing villages, along asphalt roads and rainforest trails. On two wheels we explore some of the quieter parts of the islands of Bali and Java uncovering a patchwork of sights, sounds and smells.
Highlights
- Cycle through rice paddies, jungles and plantations
- Ride up and down volcanoes and through villages
- Discover the islands of Bali and Java
90% tarmac, 10% dirt tracks with support vehicle.
Cycling in Japan
Tour Operator: Exodus Travels
Japan
14 days (Bike: 9 days)
560 km (~62km per day)
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Some hills, On-road
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Discover the best of rural and modern Japan on two wheels
There is no better way of experiencing the ever-changing landscapes of Japan than on two wheels, as we pedal from the rugged seascapes and wild beaches of the Noto Peninsula to picturesque farmlands and remote mountainous regions of Takayama and UNESCO Shirakawa-go, where we are able to get a close feel for the timeless rhythms and customs of the Japanese countryside. From temples, shrines and market visits, to hot springs and overnights in ryokans – traditional Japanese guesthouses – this trip offers excellent rural cycling without compromising on the cultural elements. No trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to Kyoto, Japan's age-old capital, with its peaceful Zen gardens and geisha districts and futuristic Tokyo: sprawling, inimitably busy and extraordinary.
Highlights
- Cycle rural roads through peaceful Japanese countryside
- Discover temples, zen gardens and geisha districts in Kyoto
- Ride along the picturesque shores of the Noto Peninsula
- Stay in authentic guesthouses and bathe in hot springs
- Visit the UNESCO historic village of Shirakawa-go
90% tarmac roads, 10% country lanes or gravel paths. Mainly undulating with a few steady climbs.