Exodus Adventure Travels

A UK adventure operator running small groups worldwide

Exodus Adventure Travels is a UK-headquartered tour operator that designs and runs guided small-group adventure trips around the world. Its Official Facts page describes it as "a UK-headquartered adventure tour operator that runs small-group guided active tours worldwide, led by expert local guides", and states plainly that it is not a marketplace or online travel agency. The same page gives its reach as trips across 90+ countries on all seven continents, with head offices in Surbiton (UK), Seattle (USA) and Toronto (Canada), and names the parent group as Travelopia. The destination menu runs from Albania to Zimbabwe: most of Europe, Africa from Morocco and Egypt to Botswana, Namibia and Madagascar, Asia from Nepal and Bhutan to Japan and Central Asia, the Americas from Alaska to Patagonia, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, and Antarctic and Arctic cruises. The global site shows prices in US dollars, and the company runs separate UK, US and Canadian sites.

The company traces its start to 4 February 1974, when founders John Gillies and David Burlinson set up Exodus Expeditions and ran a first trip to the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan. The history page says 2024 marked its 50th year and calls it the UK's longest-running adventure travel company. That page also recounts the overland era: a first London to Kathmandu departure in 1975, a 10 week journey by Bedford truck, the first overland truck into China over the 4,700 meter Khunjerab pass, and a London to Bali route of 39 weeks. Cycling trips arrived in the early 90s and winter and family programs in the 2000s, and the Official Facts page says the brand took its current name, Exodus Adventure Travels, in 2023.

Trip styles and examples

The About page says the collection has 500 hiking, cycling, cultural, wildlife, winter and family adventures, and the menu adds multi-activity trips, self-guided tours, premium tours, private group versions, compact getaways and limited editions. Walking is the largest strand, with Italy, France, Nepal, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Peru and Greece listed as top destinations; cycling covers road, off-road and e-bike trips; winter trips include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and Northern Lights holidays in Finland, Norway, Iceland and Austria; and wildlife trips cover safari, primates, polar wildlife and bear watching.

The bestsellers on the About page show typical lengths and prices. Walking the Amalfi Coast runs 8 Days and was shown at USD 1995, down from USD 2346, as a guided group trip excluding flights, with a 4.7 rating from 449 reviews. Discover Costa Rica runs 15 Days at USD 5330, Cycling Vietnam 14 Days at USD 2765, and A Week in Jordan 9 Days at USD 1740. The homepage lists longer and pricier trips too, such as Ancient & Modern Japan at USD 7195 and Discover Patagonia at USD 8530, and a "Top Trips Under $1500" collection sits under special offers.

How the trips work

The About page describes groups of eight to 16 travelers, a mix of solo travelers, couples and friends, and the Official Facts page gives the typical maximum as around 16 and the average as about 10 to 12. Every group trip is led by an expert local guide; the About page names guides in Vietnam, the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Sicily, Nepal, Andalucía, Peru, Indonesia, the Dolomites and Costa Rica, and says the company runs annual Tour Leader Awards. Exodus says it handles itineraries, excursions, transport, transfers and accommodation, and the Official Facts page notes that inclusions vary by itinerary and that trips typically include accommodation and in-country transport. International flights are not included in the listed prices, though the homepage says flights, upgrades and extra nights can be added through the company.

On difficulty, the Official Facts page says the range runs from easy to challenging and that each itinerary lists its own difficulty rating and fitness requirements, so the individual trip page is where to check whether a hike or ride suits a traveler.

Booking, protection and loyalty

The homepage lists two booking promises: "Deposit Freedom", described as flexibility to transfer a deposit if plans change, and a "Price-Lock Promise", that the price booked is the price paid with no hidden costs. The Official Facts page says UK bookings are protected through ATOL (license 2582) and ABTA (No. Y0751), with protection varying for US and Canadian bookings. The footer links to the booking conditions, including a June 2026 version, a customer charter, insurance and gift vouchers. The Loyalty Club gives 5% off future bookings after a second trip and 10% plus fee-free booking changes after seven. A MyExodus account shows bookings and offers an AI trip assistant, and US travelers can call 1-844 421 0109 or use live chat.

The awards page lists recent recognition, including being named by Which? the best-rated Adventure/Activity Holiday Operator with a customer score of 92%, a 2025 Gold for Best Travel Company for Adventure Holidays in the medium-sized operator category, and several Wanderlust awards. The company says it is a certified B Corp and runs the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation. The About page states that 97% of its travelers would recommend Exodus.

What the pages leave open, and who it suits

The overview pages do not set out the deposit amount, balance due date or cancellation charges; those sit in the booking conditions, and the "Deposit Freedom" promise is summarized in one line. Prices on the global site are shown with a discounted and an original figure, and the site does not say how long the reduced prices last. Group sizes are given as typical ranges rather than per-departure caps.

Exodus suits travelers who want a guided, active trip, such as a walking week on the Amalfi Coast, a cycling tour in Vietnam or a safari, with logistics handled and a small group of eight to 16. Its long history, clear difficulty ratings and wide range make it a strong fit for solo travelers joining a group. Those wanting a fully private or luxury-hotel trip should look at the private group and premium options first, and anyone booking from outside the UK should check which financial protection applies.