Our Philosophy

We know what makes us 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 250 itineraries. 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.  

go discovery   tours Commitment to You Responsible tourism - We run all our trips in as responsible manner as possible, socially, culturally, economically and environmentally, and we ask you to 'police' this for us.  

Quality - We don’t aim to be the most luxurious or the cheapest, but we do aim to give the best value. We don’t cut corners and we pay our overseas partners a fair rate for their services. Satisfaction - We rely very heavily on word of mouth and repeat custom for our bookings, consequently it is imperative that we give our clients the best holidays possible. We believe that over 23 years of operation and a more extensive programmer than anyone else in our corner of the travel industry illustrates our success.  

Financial security - We provide complete financial security for all our clients and adhere to all government regulations concerning the safety of our clients’ money.  

Feedback - At the end of every trip, we provide our clients with a questionnaire that we urge you to fill in. We rely very heavily on our clients’ feedback to maintain and improve the quality of our holidays.  

Accuracy - We do our utmost to make sure that the information provided in our brochures and on our website is accurate. However things can and do change due to circumstances beyond our control and also please remember, no one is perfect.           

go discovery tours   staff - All our office staff have a passion for travel and adventure, and between us we’ve notched up experience that spans 250 different tour. That’s not all. In their former lives, our team members have been professional archaeologists, wildlife guides, overland drivers, mountain leaders, diving specialists and mountain bike gurus – so no-one is better placed to create tours that appeal to a wide range of specialist interests. Their care in putting all the details in place really shines through too. Extensive planning, research, fact-finding and training are a sign of our commitment to providing a holiday where your enjoyment, value for money and safety come first. It’s a telling reason why we remain one of the leading tour companies. It is no exaggeration to say that our tour leaders can make a world of difference to the enjoyment of your holiday – so we choose them carefully. The result is that, in 2009, 90% of our clients stated that their leader exceeded their expectations. Where possible, we train and employ local leaders because they can provide invaluable insights that enrich the trip. What’s more, this investment in local staff really helps us benefit both them and their community.   

go discovery  tours Trips - Our trips are for active, flexible-minded people who enjoy the unusual and the adventurous. For trips that have an emphasis on Walking or Cycling, you need to remember that even the easiest walking or cycling involves some exertion, so you should be reasonably fit and sure that you will enjoy the activity, please see our walk grading or our cycling profile section. There will also be times when you will have to put up with temporary lack of civilised comforts, such as a hot shower, or ice in your drinks. If you simply cannot cope with anything unexpected or unusual, or if you have to be waited on hand and foot wherever you are, then we'd rather you looked elsewhere for your holiday.  

go discovery  tours  Accommodation - Our aim, wherever possible, is to use accommodation that is in keeping with the area that we visit, local in character, and generally locally owned. Inevitably this means that in many places such accommodation does not match up to 'international' standards. Plumbing and hot water can be erratic, facilities are not generally of resort standard, and service, although friendly, may not be polished and professional. If you choose to travel on this type of holiday you must accept that this is all part of the experience.  

Our Group Sizes - All our groups are small, with stated minimum and maximum group sizes. The maximum size varies from 1 to 1000, We feel that small groups provide a better social experience for you, and in many cases are essential to preserve the integrity of the more remote places that we visit.  


 go discovery tours  Transport - In many cities that we operate in, transport facilities and regulations are not up to the standard of the EU, Australasia or North America. Where this is the case we attempt to ensure that all our transport complies with local regulations and standards, but we cannot guarantee the same standard as in the EU. If you choose to travel to these destinations, you must be prepared to accept the standard of transport that is available in the area.     

How To Book Online - Once you have decided which holiday is for you, You will need to specify the number of adults and children (if requesting a family holiday) you want to book for so that we can check availability on your chosen trip and also let you know whether the trip is Available or Guaranteed.  


go discovery  tours  Challenge - Please note that our holidays are by nature active and some travel to remote destinations. It is therefore imperative that you understand exactly what is involved and are confident that you can fully participate in all activities included in the trip. If having read the literature, you are unsure about a trips suitability please contact


go discovery  tours   or mail, and speak to one of our travel experts.  

Help with the online booking process
Step 1 - About You and Your Travellers
Enter the details for the lead traveller and then details for all the other travellers ensuring that all names are spelt exactly as they appear on the passports. Any airline tickets issued with incorrect spelling cannot always be reissued without penalty, so please check this carefully. Do not use abbreviations e.g. Liz for Elizabeth, unless this is what appears in your passport.  

Terms & Conditions.
There is a link to view and read our booking Terms & Conditions on the booking Form, or alternatively, use the link below. Please ensure you take time to view these as you will be asked to tick a box to say that you have read and agree to our booking Terms & Conditions before proceeding.  

Step 2 – Additional Information and Trip Extras
Are you insured? We do require you to be insured and have suitable cover for your chosen trip.


 go discovery  tours 
offers a very comprehensive insurance policy specifically tailored for our style of holiday, either for a single trip or for a whole year.  

Passport Details.
On some of our trips your passport details are required to confirm the booking. We will let you know if these are required during the online booking process. Please fill in your passport details and check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. If not, you may need to obtain a new passport.  

Special Equipment.
On specific trips you may also be asked to specify details relating to the hire of special equipment.
Bike Hire - if your require bike hire you will be asked to specify height of rider
Single Supplements.


go discovery  tours
can offer single room options where applicable so please let us know if you require this for any member of your party?  

Emergency Contact Details.
In the unlikely event that there is an emergency whilst you are on your trip, please supply


go discovery ours with a contact name and address in the box provided on the online booking form.  

Extensions.
Are you interested in extending your holiday? We are able to alter your flight details; subject to availability, at a minimum cost. Please indicate the number of nights pre or post tour accommodation that you require.  

Additional Information.
Anything else that you would like to make we aware of that’s relevant to your booking then please let us know.  
Step 3 – Booking OverviewCheck Your Details.
This next stage (screen) is your chance to check that all the details you have entered are correct. Please print a copy for your records.   

Happy To Proceed?
Please check you have included everything you require with your original booking. Any changes that you subsequently make will be subject to an amendment fee  

Step 4 - Payment Options Deposit.
You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of your selected travel arrangements (minimum 100 USD$ or equivalent).

Payment in full? You also have the option to pay the full amount if you so wish.  
Egypt Deals Vouchers. If you hold any

go discovery  tours vouchers and want to redeem them against this trip then please let us know. 

Final Payments.
If you’ve only paid a deposit, the balance of your payment will be due 4 weeks before departure. The exact date will be shown on your invoice in your confirmation paperwork. Final payments ,  we  will tell you ways in private message how will you pay for us .

Step 5 - Booking Confirmation and what happens next?Confirmation Paperwork.
We will also send you a confirmation pack within a week of booking, although in busy periods it may take a little longer. Your confirmation will include tour details and additional information about what to take.