Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

It was a nine day Naturetrek visit to British Columbia, for a week's cruising the islands, channels and inlets of the Great Bear Rainforest, to watch for whales, grizzly bears, black bears, the rare white Spirit bears, bald eagles and other wildlife. We saw everything we could possibly have hoped to see – including two spirit bears and a humpback whale bubble-netting. The boat was comfortable and beautiful, the crew were great, and the small group (11, plus the Naturetrek tour leader) got on well.

Naturetrek certainly lived up to our expectations. From the start, the information provided was always clear, informative and interesting. We were given advice on everything from the necessary wet weather gear (very necessary!) through to what to tip the crew. The information about the trip and particularly the wildlife was great. The tour leader was a birder and very knowledgeable about the many seabirds we saw. He also worked well with the boat's crew (which we understand is not always the case).

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Brilliant. Birding in the tropical forests of Panama with highly trained local tour guides.

Efficient, friendly, helpful, offers some of the best birding tours worldwide.

A naturalist-guided week in the French Pyrenees, which exceeded our expectations in almost every respect. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable across a whole range of subject relating to flora and fauna, and we came hoe having learned a lot and with a new approach to looking at what is around us!

Naturetrek were efficient and helpful in all respects. We had booked with them previously for a holiday in Iceland back in 2006, and had no hesitation in booking with them again.

This tour was arranged by Nature Trek. The walking followed part of the Pilgrimage Route to the Camino to Santiago from the French to the Spanish Pyrenees. During the week, Peter our guide pointed out various plants, flowers and fauna typically scene along the route. We also spotted birds, butterflies and birds, We also had the opportunity to learn more of Spain's sometimes turbulent history in addition to its natural wonders visiting some of the important churches and fortifications on the route which made it an interesting, varied and fascinating week. The accommodation for the week was excellent and Peter, Melanie and everyone at Casa Sarasa were excellent hosts which made this holiday even more special.

This is my fourth Nature Trek holiday. The organisation specialises in wildlife and nature holidays for all budgets and interests

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This was probably the best wildlife holiday I have ever been on. Everything was incredibly well organised, the accommodation and food was well above my expectations and the guides were superb. We saw so much more than I ever expected. I had a wonderful time and 2500 photos to remind me!

Incredibly well organised and very good communications. Top notch. Makes you feel that you matter to them. Will definitely use again,

From start to finish the holiday was well run. I worried about travelling for the first time on my own but the paperwork and clear instructions made this easy. On arrival we went to the accommodation where we were taken to our room before having a lovely lunch of simple yet delicious food. This quality continued throughout the holiday. We were then taken to our first birding location to get first view of the raptor migration. Weary we all went back to the rooms for showers and rest before meeting p in the evening for a delicious meal and discussion of the sightings of the day. This pattern continued for the rest of the holiday with no meal being sub standard. and the guide knowing exactly where to look for the wildlife depending on the wind direction and local knowledge.Through out the holiday we were informed of different aspects of the culture and what is being done in the area to help the wildlife. Which only added to the interest in the country.

Efficient and helpful

Fantastic trip to a place I never thought I would see with my own eyes. Amazing wildlife. Incredible expert guides.

Specialise in nature tours to different parts of the world.

I had no idea how varied this holiday would be! From the wide vistas of mountain scenery while hiking in the Carpathian Mountains, to leisurely sunny days spent floating along the many channels of the pristine Danube Delta. Viewing birds galore, the entire 10 days were bursting with wonderful experiences. Some highlights included the many beautiful butterflies in Romania, each species carefully identified by our guides. Seeing a total of seven wild Brown Bears, including 2 cute cubs, from a bear hide in the deepest forest. Bran Castle, the only touristy spot in all of Transylvania! Our visit to Greci, a traditional village in the Danube Delta. The vast number of birds inhabiting the Delta and therefore the importance of protecting this gem. Swimming in the Black Sea with 'the locals'.

Naturetrek is a name you can trust with excellent credentials that they continually live up to. They attend to every detail, the entire tour groomed to ensure that their customers will have an enjoyable and memorable experience.

My holiday in Gibraltar & Taifa studying the Autumn migration of birds, whales and dolphins, was incredible, my feet didn't touch the ground, we covered so much with an amazing tour leader whose wealth of knowledge was second to none. The food, accommodation, itinerary (and the weather!) was everything I could have wished for. It was a whole new experience, and one which I will repeat with Naturetrek again next year.

From the first day I contacted Naturetrek I was impressed by their efficiency, friendliness, and excellent customer service

I flew into Guayaquil, spent 2 days there, and then flew to the Galapagos, for a 7 day tour. I then flew to Quito, and spent 2 days there, before going on to Sacha Lodge in the Amazon for 3 days. It was a very physical holiday-walking, hiking over a variety of terrain, snorkeling,birding from land and water. The habitats changed dramatically, from city to small settlements, ocean to mangroves, lava field to jungle.

Naturetrek did a terrific job in organizing this holiday. All our guides were competent, knowledgeable, organized, and truly helpful. We were picked up and dropped off on time, the hotels, and other accommodations, were excellent, and all transitions were smooth.