Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

My friend and I had a fantastic week in Catalonia - we are so grateful to Naturetrek for running the trip, despite the fact that we were the only people on it! We started the week high up in the Pyrenees in the snow; we saw Golden Eagles and Choughs flying above us, whilst a group of 5 Chamois shyly ventured out nearby. Marmots were whistling as they sunbathed on the rocks. And a day or two later, as the snow melted, we found lots of pink erythroniums, hepaticas etc. The views in the Aiguestortes N. P. were stunning - almost as good as spotting a wallcreeper on the rock face, which I had not thought I'd be lucky enough to see. Lammergeiers, Griffon Vultures, Ring Ouzel, Black Woodpecker, Wheatear - the list goes on. The last 3 or 4 days were spent on the plains or walking in the lower mountains. More wonderful views and birds; Blue Rock Thrush, Bee-eater, Little Bustard, Rock Bunting, Roller, Golden Oriole - I'm sounding like a bird book. And have hardly mentioned the plants and flowers... Every day we saw and heard so many lovely things, there are too many to mention!

What more can I say?! Naturetrek have been brilliant - they have given us a superb holiday full of marvellous sights that we'll remember for a long time

A great mix of birds, butterflies, orchids and Cathar history

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Each day was spent seeking out the special birds associated with the island of Lesbos led by expert guides who ensured we all saw most of what we hoped to. On top of that, wonderful scenery, good food and a friendly group of people

Very well organised from start to finish. Our two tour leaders were very knowledgeable and at the same time good company ensuring a happy overall experience.

We explored various areas of Extremadura where our guides were very quick to spot birds of all kinds. Their knowledge was brilliant and they were keen to give us every opportunity to see as much as we could especially with the help of their telescopes. We saw many iconic birds and those we particularly wanted to see. Our group consisted of people who were very experienced and some less so and with restrictions that come with age. Both of our young guides were so considerate and helpful while not denying the experts. They were happy to adjust the programme to suit us all. A very happy and successful trip with an incredible selection of birds.

Naturetrek are very good at giving you a lot of useful information beforehand. Their programmes are well thought out for the subjects on offer. Arrangements for travelling are clear. Accommodation very good and their guides second to none.

A guided tour of Coto Donana and Extramadura focussing on the birds and wildlife of the area

they provide wildlife focused tours with specialist guides using local family run accommodation where possible

Excellently led and organised tour to get to discover the birds of the Coto Donana, Andalucia, Spain.

Excellent service and contact with the company both on the telephone and online. Good description of the holiday in the brochure. website and documentation provided. Second time that I have travelled with them and I hope to complete more trips in the future.

Gentle walking to discover wonderful wild flowers on the Gargano Peninsular; an abundance of wild orchids in particular; introduced to this unspoilt area by a terrific leader who was both extremely knowledgeable and very good company.

Naturetrek was highly efficient and the organisation of our holiday could not be faulted.

Short birdwatching trip to Poland organised by Naturetrek. Great organisation, and the enthusiasm of the guides was infectious so getting up at 4.30 a.m. for an excursion was a pleasure.

Our first trip with Naturetrek. Very impressed with all aspects of the tour from the initial booking, joining instructions, itinerary and accommodation. Hope to go on another tour with them in the future.

A group of 9 of us plus marvellous Naturetrek leader stayed in the sumptuous and relaxing Mandina Lodges in the mangrove-lined tributaries of the River Gambia. During a mixture of canoe expeditions and walking excursions, with the occasional minibus trip to the coast, we saw an incredible, colourful array of nearly 200 magical Gambian bird species. The weather, local guides, quality of lodge and overwhelming wildlife made it an extraordinary and wonderful week.

This is the fifth Naturetrek trip we have been on (and our sixth to Brazil is this summer!) and their range of possible wildlife trip is, I believe, unrivalled. The quality of pre-tour information and service, combined with the guiding when in the field and calibre of accommodation, makes them a really appealing, reliable and high-quality operation in our opinion.

Our NatureTrek birding holiday to Costa Rica gave us everything we could have wished for in a holiday- not only over 400 species of the most stunning birds, but other amazing wildlife including mammals, insects, reptiles and plant life. Travelling to the different parts of Costa Rica was like visiting a mini country each time, the habitats were so varied - jungle paths in a rain forest, boat trips through mangrove waterways, trails round a vast wetland area teeming with birdlife, the cool lands of the Arenal volcano, Paramo highlands and towering cloud forest, and the sunny Caribbean forests. Truly unforgettable.

NatureTrek's organisation was excellent. Comprehensive pre-travel info. No hitches or problems with the flights or transfers from and to the airport. I don't think we could have had a better tour guide - incredible bird spotting and ID skills, always tried to get everyone in the group on each creature seen, professional at all times, daily organisation was spot on. Bus driver was very good too. Accommodation ranged from luxury hotels to forest lodges. Meals were a mixture of local cuisine and fine dining. Our first trip with NatureTrek, but definitely not our last.