Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

Peru - Macaws and Machu Picchu. This holiday was the perfect blend of wildlife and culture for us and we will definitely return to Peru. I feel that the excellent tour leaders, guides and drivers made the holiday even more outstanding due to their knowledge, enthusiasm, respect and care for the environment and their clients.

Naturetrek has never let us down in terms of their vast knowledge of the countries we wish to visit. We are mainly birders, wildlife enthusiasts but have a vast interest in insects, plants, trees and much more. Each trip we have been on their guides and tour leaders have been very knowledgeable and have definitely enhanced the trip. This must be due to Naturetreks dedication to researching exactly what the clients needs and interests are and how to put a tour together safely incorporating local knowledge in the specific country.

A wildlife (largely bird-watching) trip to both the Spanish and Moroccan sides of the Straits of Gibraltar to observe the autumn bird migration.

Naturetrek specalise in wildlife holidays led by naturalists and, in my experience so far, have lived up to their reputation for delivering high-quality trips.

A small group (11+NT Botanist) in 2 x12-seater minibuses (so plenty of room to move around and for our gear). Up the Western Cape to Springbok and back to Cape Peninsula, 6 accommodations in different floral areas, mostly 'quirky' and great to get closer to the locals than you can in the average hotel. Two local driver/guides who looked after us very well (NT have used the same ground operator for many years, I have travelled to SA a number of times with NT and the local driver guides have always been excellent). We saw a wondrous array of flowers, and did not ignore the birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife - we always had time to look at things the clients wanted to look at. When I get home from a trip like that I edit and send a 'daily diary and photo journal' to my friends and relatives, who enjoy that as much as I enjoy re-living the experience.

I've travelled many times with Naturetrek, not only to South Africa - going round the Galapagos in a motor sailing boat was definitely a major lifetime experience. They have always been very helpful, and are happy to book my connecting domestic flights on the same ticket so that my luggage goes through - unlike Saga, who always make me collect it and rebook it, which is hard on me as I am now all-too rapidly nearing 80 years of age.

Naturetrek organised an itinerary for me for 2 months exploring Peru and Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. The trip was partly me joining an existing tour in Peru, and partly tailor-made on mainland Ecuador, plus a fortnight on a small cruise ship in the Galapagos Archipelago.

Naturetrek did a great job putting together a brilliant and varied itinerary in Peru and Ecuador, sampling the Amazonian rainforest, the Andean cloud-forest, Cusco + Macchu Piccu, and other Inca sites, plus in Ecuador the city of Cuenca, the vulcanoes Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, and the Galapagos Archipelago.

We were acompanied by two very helpful and knowledgeable guides who helped us get the maximum value for our wildlife holiday

I have been on about 10 holidays with Naturetrek over the last 20 years and they have never failed to deliveran excellent experience.

The holiday was guided by 2 very knowledgeable guides whose enthusiasm made the tour fun and enjoyable. Their knowledge and attention to detail enabled us to see some fantastic bird species and the accommodation provided on the tour was excellent. Picnic lunches were also provided every day so all we had to worry about was to relax and enjoy the bird life. A fantastic relaxing 7 days where all your needs are catered for. Having lost my father this year and losing my enthusiasm for birding , this holiday and in particular the guides enthusiasm has re-lit my enjoyment of my love for birds.

This was our 3rd holiday with Naturetrek and there service and support has been faultless, no problem has been to great and they have dealt with any queries we have had promptly and efficiently. I would definitely travel with Naturetrek again, the most enjoyable holidays that I have experienced

We stayed at Pouso Alegre, SouthWild Flotel, and SouthWild Pantonal Lodge. All were good, food was excellent with plenty of choice. The star sighting was a very accommodating mother jaguar and cub - but we had very good sightings of different jaguars each day on the river, and an exciting interaction on the last afternoon between a jaguar and a tapir. The trip to see Maned wolves was also successful and worthwhile. We had excellent views of an Ocelot at SouthWild Pantonal Lodge on both evenings there. We also saw a giant anteater by spotlight. at Pouso Alegre. The birdlife was prolific at each of these venues., including Hyacinth Macaw and Jabiru Stork. We also had excellent views of other wildlife - Giant River Otters, Giant Anteater, Capybara, Tapir, Yacare Caiman and various kinds of monkey, foxes, deer and tortoise.

Naturetrek is a long-established and reliable tour operator specialising in wildlife holidays. I have travelled with Naturetrek twice previously before this trip and have always found them to be a reliable company.

This was a fabulous holiday arranged by Naturetrek. We saw just about all the wildlife we were hoping for and it was really well organised.

Naturetrek always organise everything rely well. I often travel alone and know I can trust them.

A wonderful trip in the Pyrenees with superb wildlife and guiding..often to ourselves. Great food incl freshly prepared picnic lunch every day. A few quite demanding walks/ hikes but always worth it

Naturetrek have the best guides who are passionate about nature, but also understand how to manage a group.

In September we went on a two centre holiday with Naturetrek as part of a small group plus guides, visiting mountain regions in Calabria and Somiedo Natural Park in Spain. Thrilled to see Iberian wolves, chamois and other wildlife, all from a respectful distance with experienced local guides. Great food and accommodation too. Plus transport by ferry and road, so hopefully a bit better for the carbon footprint than flying.

Naturetrek's staff were great, both overall organisation and guides throughout.