Adventure can be anything outside of the day-to-day. It doesn't have to mean white-water or bungy, but can be about the destination, the activity, the company you're in, the wildlife you see, the cultures you visit. Relaxed or full-on is your choice.
18-35 style Tours
Secret South Downs
The UK's South Downs could be considered a road cycling mecca. Blessed with the perfect mix of decent weather, rolling terrain, small scenic towns offering everything that a cyclist would need and miles and miles of low-traffic country roads, it's easy to see why this area is such a favourite with riders. As with anywhere in the world, first class local knowledge is the only way to get a real insight into the area and if you're on a tight timescale, the best way to fit the maximum value into your time there. For this reason, we're going to be using the incredible knowledge of local resident, Jo Burt. Jo has been riding his bike around the lanes of Sussex for over 25 years and knows the road network intimately. Jo will be leading both rides and will be putting his local knowledge to find the best routes to show off what the South Downs have to offer cyclists.
ANZAC Day Memorial Tour
With symbolic links to the dawn landing at Gallipoli, stand in the morning breeze and pay respect to the fallen on ANZAC Day at a dawn vigil. This special 3-day trip takes you by private bus along the Dardanelles, from Istanbul to the memorial site commemorating the common sacrifice for all of the nations involved. This moving tour will also include visits to other important sites such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair and the war cemeteries, making your visit to Turkey a unique and beautiful experience.
Peak District Trails
The Peak District National Park is home to some of the UK's finest mountain biking. The sheer volume of trails is quite incredible, with everything from fast, twisty moorland singletrack to boulder strewn jeep trail and most things in between as well! The challenge for some visitors though is to find the best trails to ride when you only have a short time available - this is where Exodus come in. Our guides for this weekend have ridden there since the mid-1990s and know the area intimately. During the course of the weekend we will undoutedly tackle some of the more famous trails such as 'Roman Road', 'The Beast' and the 'Lockerbrook Farm' descent, but our guides will use their local knowledge to take you away from the crowds on some of the less well known (but no less brilliant) trails on offer here. It's not just about the riding though - we've managed to secure accomodation in Hope, right in the very centre of the Peaks, which allows us to ride straight from the door. There will also be plenty of top class food, with all meals included in the price of the weekend. One of your guides for the weekend will be Exodus staff member (and CTC qualified mountain bike guide) Olly Townsend, who will be able to answer questions about our worldwide cycling trips. Olly will be running an informal slideshow on the Saturday night to show you some of the highlights from our Cycling brochure.
Halong Bay Junk Cruise
Prepare to be whisked away from the cosmopolitan streets of Hanoi to the serene landscape of the World Heritage-listed Halong Bay. Cast away on a traditional junk boat and set sail through hundreds of limestone karsts that rise dramatically from the emerald waters of the bay. Sit back, relax and soak up this epic landscape while enjoying scrumptious meals cooked on board. Relax on deck with friends, chat to the friendly crew, meet the locals as they row between boats or explore the myriad of hidden caves by kayak. This short trip is the perfect way to add a few days of well-deserved relaxation onto any Vietnam adventure.
Peak District Walking Weekend
A weekend walk taking in the major highlights of the Peak District National Park. Walking with an experienced trekking guide there willl be a steady pace set to ensure plenty of time to take in the stunning sweeping vistas and to admire the unique flora and fauna of this recently declared National nature reserve. A great opportunity to test out your walking legs, wear in those boots and get to know like minded people - all in a stunning natural setting.Please note that Exodus loyalty discount is not applicable to UK trips.
Trek the Cambrian Mountains
This weekend trek offers two varied days walking in the Cambrian Mountains. A wild and empty plateau nestled between Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons National Parks, the Cambrian Mountains remain remote and largely free of human intervention promising an enchanting peaceful trekking experience. The rivers Severn and Wye start on the Cambrian's slopes and from its high ground there are sweeping views across the border into England. Hidden within the landscape scenery are lakes and true mountain scenery; deserted valleys and airy escarpments. A great opportunity to test out your walking legs, wear in those boots and get to know like minded people - all in a stunning natural setting.Please note that Exodus loyalty discount is not applicable to UK trips.
New Zealand—The Bay of Islands
Nature lovers who leave the North Island without stopping in at the Bay of Islands will kick themselves all the way back home (and that’s a looooong flight). This 4-day trip to this outdoorsman’s paradise features ample time hiking the nature trails and makes the most of all that water with plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and sailing. Not enough? A night aboard a houseboat should do the trick. We take care of all the fuss. All you have to do is have the time of your life.
River Kwai & Ancient Kingdoms
Visit a former residence of Thai kings , Experience ancient Ayutthaya , Be humbled by the Hellfire Pass Memorial , Swim in idyllic rock pools fed by waterfalls , Travel by samlaw to The Bridge on the River Kwai
Red Centre Experience
A great little add-on to a longer Australian adventure, this short-and-sweet journey to the famed Red Centre brings you close to the continent’s vast heart. Watch the sun rise over iconic Uluru, explore the curious domed rock formations of Kata Tjuta and gaze up in astonished awe at the 100-metre-high walls of majestic Kings Canyon while the locals share the secrets of indigenous Australian culture. If you’ve come all the way to Australia, it’d be a shame to go home without coming here first. Regret nothing.
The Turquoise Coast
Turkey's Turquoise Coast offers an alluring combination of beautiful scenery and ancient sites all readily accessible with some fine coastal and inland walking on the many trails in the area, including sections of the famed Lycian Way. Highlights include the ruined city of Arycanda, the chance to paddle over the sunken city of Kekova, and some fantastic coastal views along the way. Our base for the week is the charming port town of Kas, offering a good selection of restaurants and a lively harbour area. There is also the chance to go SCUBA diving, paragliding or take a relaxing cruise aboard a Gulet boat.
