NEWS FROM EXODUS
Spring 2008
Pioneer a perfect adventure with Exodus – and then win it:
Exodus is offering creative travellers the chance to design the ultimate adventure holiday.
The Adventure Pioneers competition is simple:Whoever designs the best small group adventure holiday will see their trip included in Exodus’ 2009 departures. In addition, the winner and five friends will travel free on the very first departure. For more information and to enter visit
Exodus website has a new look:
Exodus has launched a new website showcasing all kinds of fun and informative features customers can use before, during and after their holiday.
The new Departure Lounge Forum allows fellow trip travellers to meet each other virtually before the departure date whilst the new photo sharing application let’s them share photos with fellow holidaymakers. Visitors to the site can also check out the most popular Exodus trekking routes with Google Earth satellite.
For customers with questions, the Live Chat application connects them to Exodus travel experts to answer any queries they may have.
Cooking it up in Nepal:
Exodus is involved in a number of charitable projects throughout the world with its newest involving the installation of parabolic solar cookers in Nepal.
The cookers use solar power and reflectors to cook food, eliminating the need to burn wood or kerosene and therefore saving much needed time and money. Exodus is installing these cookers throughout the mountain lodges it uses on its tours and hopes the 20 new cookers recently ordered will be in place by spring 2008.
Visit China in 2008:
With the Olympics fast approaching, China is the talk of the town and Exodus is offering special departures to coincide with the Olympics in Beijing and the solar eclipse over the summer.
The special China Eclipse departures in July and August not only take in the solar eclipse in Hami, with the snow capped mountains as a back drop but also China’s most famous sights and attractions including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace in Beijing. 18 day trips cost from £2,199 per person. Trip code ACS.
Those wanting some Olympic action can join a number of Exodus trips including the Imperial China and Yangtze River Cruise (Trip code ACE) or Cycling the Great Wall (Trip code MBC) amongst others, which are in Beijing during the Olympics.
Family fun in Austria this summer:
This year sees the introduction of a great new family trip to Austria.
The Austrian Mountain Adventure is based in the Tyrolean village of Otz, a true mountain retreat. Families can try their hands at white water rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, climbing, glacier walking or paragliding or simply relax swimming in the rivers and in the nearby Thermal Baths.
As with most Exodus family trips, special teenage departures are also available on certain dates throughout the summer. These special departures are designated to accommodate parents with teenage kids to ensure teenagers are kept happy by travelling with those their own age. The minimum age for these departures is 11 although some allowances are made for younger siblings.
This land-only trip costs from £439 per adult and £379 per child departing on various dates throughout July and August. Trip code FEA.
Hot new destinations from Exodus:
For the seasoned traveller who’s ticked-off all the must-see destinations from their list, the below itineraries to lesser tourist-trodden Georgia, Armenia and the Yemen are bound to reignite a thirst for adventure.
The new Highlights of Georgia and Armeniatrip journeys through two cultural gems in the heart of Central Asia. Explore Georgian and Armenian churches and monasteries built in stunning locations dating from the mediaeval ages and visit pre-Christian and pagan sites. This trip costs from £1,429 per person. Trip code AXC.
The new Hidden Yemen tour journeys through beautiful mountain landscapes, visits hill-top palaces and towns dating back to ancient civilisation and marvels at some of the most remote and spectacular relics of old Arabia. This trip costs from £1,599 per person. Trip code AXY.
Independent trips huge success:
Exodus’ Independent Trips have provenso popular with customers that a whole new range has been introduced for 2008.
Independent travellers are provided the exact same tour as those booked on a scheduled departure but get to travel in the company of close friends and family and have a wider choice of departure dates. Choose from trips as diverse as A Week in Jordan (Trip code LAJ), Kilimanjaro Climb (Trip code LTK) or a family trip such as South Africa and Swaziland (Trip code FAS)
Note to editors
With 34 years experience, leading adventure tour operator Exodus now has a huge range of adventure and active holidays to seven continents with places as diverse as Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, the Ice Hotel and Antarctica.
Whether it is singles, couples, groups or families, Exodus offers an incredible choice of different trips for all ages.
Operating in 90 countries with over 500 tours, Exodus insists on low impact tourism and increasingly looks to bring benefit to local communities.
Activities on offer include walking, trekking, cycling, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, caving, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dogsledding as well as many many more...
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