Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

We spent a week on the Ardnurmurchan peninsula in Scotland looking for wildlife which we saw everywhere. The rest of the party were very compatible and the guide amazingly good at his job. We saw all and more than we expected and will be more than happy to go on a further Naturetrek holiday and to recommend them to our friends. The weather was reasonable for Scotland, as good as we expected and the midges not too bad! We stayed in a very comfortable Bunkhouse and were looked after by a very helpful chef who had the care of everything in the Bunkhouse with assistance from his wife. Both the guide and Naturetrek were very helpful when I thought I had lost my i-pad but luckily it was found and all was well.

Naturetrek is a Wildlife Holiday Tour Operator who have holidays all over the world. We have been on five trips now and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. They are very efficient and helpful and every detail is carefully organised. I would recommend them to anyone looking for this sort of trip.

This was a week with 2 expert guides in the 'Lake District' and Southern Lapland areas of Sweden. It was excellently organised, had outstanding guides, and more than fulfilled all my possible expectations as far as birds see, landscapes visited, and overall holiday experience went.

Naturetrek have a brilliant website, instantly available expert advice available on the phone, and choose places to stay and visit, and their expert guides, with consummate expertise. They must be second to none for wildlife holidays.

We saw eagles white tailed and golden, ruffs with their amazing neck feathers, otters,seals and a dozen corncrakes as well as goosander,larks merganser northern diver wheatear snipe ,a total of 80+ birds. We walked the beautiful landscapes and travelled all over North and south Uist. We stayed at an excellent hotel called Langass and ate excellent meals.

All the information and advice was accurate and sent on time

The accommodation at Glenborrowdale on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in Argyll was ideal for exploring the region. The Naturetrek itinerary accurately described what wildlife was likely to be found and our tour guide made every effort to ensure that we achieved most objectives. A good spell of Scottish Spring weather helped to enhance our appreciation of the views and general scenery of the region.

I have made almost 20 trips with Naturetrek over the last 15+ years both in UK and worldwide. Their annual brochure has always been an important tool in planning my travels. The description of the itineraries provides all the information that one can expect for a wildlife experience and arrangements on tour are well managed. The quality and experience of the tour guides ensures that travellers get the best out of the trips

Initially concentrated on two major coastal National Nature Reserves in Southern Tuscany. Birding was good, especially during a pelagic trip round one of the offshore islands. Insects, butterflies and wildflowers were, in the main, more interesting and outstanding. Then spent several days inland in the hill country, journeying via old city of Sienna. Historically and culturally outstanding. Birding in the hills was not so good and botany was very good for those interested. My wife and I then spent a three day extension in Florence which was, in cultural and historical terms, stunning. All this was arranged and organised by Naturetrek. Everything went well and accommodation, meals and the daily itinerary catered for very well for all the parties needs. This is about the fifteenth time my wife and I have travelled with Naturetrek, testimony enough on this company.

As commented above, about the fifteenth time with them, so we must be satisfied customers. Itineraries, departure information and all travel details have always been very good and comprehensive. Any issues have always been effectively and satisfactorily dealt with. Little more I can say really.

There were only six of us plus our leader on this trip in the very beautiful region of Quercy in the south west of France. We stayed in a very comfortable auberge right beside the river Lot. The hotel was obviously noted for its food because the restaurant was very busy every night. In this respect one disappointment was that they did not really cater for vegetarians. I think the French don't understand vegetarianism! Surprising really when you see their markets overflowing with delicious vegetables. Every day we went out in a minibus to different part to see flowers, butterflies and birds. Our leader was very knowledgable and chose the sites well. There was a nice balance between walking, looking at the flora and fauna and seeing things of local interest. A delicious picnic lunch was provided every day, complete with bottle of local wine. Altogether it was a very good holiday full of interest and in congenial company

Efficient and helpful

Great location, excellent hotel and friendly, expert guides. It more than met our expectations.

Plenty of helpful info on time, professionally managed, friendly people.

This was my trip with NatureTrek and it was a very pleasant surprise. As small group of 10, we stayed in a small family run hotel in near Trujillo. The husband and wife, who ran the hotel provided excellent meals with unlimited quantities of wine. The evening meal typical had a musical accompaniment from their 2 teenage children. Rooms were clean and spacious whilst the building itself was of an interesting design. In the gardens there were nightingales, magpie and if you were really lucky golden oriels. We had two guides, a local naturalist (Laura) as well as a UK based expert (Martin). They had encyclopaedic knowledge of the wildlife, especially with birds and butterflies. They took us to different locations each day so that in the 5 days most of us saw around 100 different bird species. So overall a very pleasant trip and totally recommended.

This is the first time I have travelled with NatureTrek and was very impressed with their organisation and standards. Everything worked as described in the plan. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip itself seemed good value for money.

A small boat journey round several islands of the Galapagos with amazingly close views of Galapagos sealions; wave albatross and blue-footed boobies displaying; lava lizards, tortoises, marine and land iguanas. Knowledgeable, friendly and very professional guide - Rissul - and good food and atmosphere on boat. My husband enjoyed snorkelling with manta rays, sealions and penguins. A few days in Quito at the start introduced us to the history and food of Ecuador, including guinea pig. Then on to a few days in the Amazon rainforest - rather hot and humid, but great birds, caymans and flowers, again with wonderfully knowledgeable guides Pablo and Ernesto. Highlights included travelling by small dug out canoe along narrow canals through the jungle with the only sounds frogs ribbiting or barking or monkeys calling to each other.

Nature Trek specialise in holidays for people who love wildlife and want to share these experiences with like-minded people. You need to be fit for some of the experiences, but they are definitely worth it. Organisation is very good and the firm ensure that you feel part of the country which you are visiting. Local guides and helpers are especially well-trained, friendly and informative.

Excellent guides, accommodation and brilliant holiday Been on several Naturetrek trips before and already got next one booked

always friendly and helpful, nothing ever too much trouble First class service