Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

With no guarantees to see either big cat, we were totally overwhelmed with the opportunities to view these magnificent creatures. Sixteen sightings of Jaguar including one three our session where we followed one jaguar down river as it hunted for prey. Plenty of other wildlife to see in the Pantanal including, unexpectedly, the beautiful ocelot. We had fourteen sightings of Puma in Torres del Paine where the scenery is breathtaking. Being a tailormade holiday for the extension to Chile, at little extra cost, we were able to discuss areas of interest with our guides and help with the daily planning, days out and excursions. A long way to go but a holiday filled with terrific memories that will last a lifetime.

Plenty of discussion and advice before finally booking with Naturetrek. We were able to plan our trip with their help and combined a group trip to the Pantanal with a tailormade extension to Chile. The trip followed the itinerary given and met all our expectations given by the operator.

One of the best birding trips ever - great guides (extremely knowledgeable, excellent interpersonal skills, very good drivers and operated as a team) - we saw (and learnt) so much and were able to explore so many different and fascinating landscapes. With such wonderful leaders and a congenial group of guests (and good weather as a bonus, it was a brilliant holiday.

Always very responsive; they run a very efficient organisation and offer a remarkable range of holidays. A very impressive company.

A week of warm sunshine,in excellent accommodation, being taken to amazing scenic areas, seeing birds from Great Bustards to Little Bittern and more than 100 other species, in good company, was the perfect way to spend Christmas.

Our flight from Southampton to Faro was delayed for four hours (by fog), nevertheless we were met on arrival by a taxi arranged by the operator (Naturetrek} and that set the tone for the whole holiday. We were a group of mainly elderly people and nothing was too much trouble for our Tour Leaders. It was a relaxed and hugely enjoyable Christmas in the sunshine.

Well-organised, guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. Accommodation perfectly satisfactory given we were off the tourist beat. Good local food. Saw all the species we expected to see and some we didn't.

Very efficient and knowledgeable.

This holiday exceeded my expectations; two weeks cruising between the beautiful Galápagos Islands, crisis-crossing the equator, snorkeling with hammerhead sharks, sea lions, turtles and too many beautiful fish to list. The Rain Forest has to be experienced to be believed. I found the humidity challenging but will not forget walking across the high tree canopy walkway looking down on monkeys and so many beautiful birds. Truly a trip of a lifetime.

As an older person who travels alone I greatly appreciate the care and excellent organization offered by Naturetrek. I always have confidence that the itinerary they put together will be manageable as they provide considerable pre-booking information, including extensive reports of previous trips on their website.

Bird watching in the Danube Delta in winter in Romania. Extraordinary skills of our guide showed us many wonderful birds, described local history and took good care of the groups needs.

Helpful.I was lent good binoculars when mine broke before the holiday. & received advice about airline issues.

I travelled alone but joined 10 others for one of the best safari holidays I've ever had. The Kafunta Lodge we stayed in was excellent, the food was great, the staff friendly and welcoming and we saw some really good wildlife, as our naturalist guides were brilliant spotters. I knew that we stood a good chance of seeing leopards, but I didn't know we'd see as many as 6 in 6 days. One was in the classic leopard pose lying along a dead log. It was one of the highlights of the holiday for me.

Naturetrek have a fantastic brochure with numerous holidays, most of which I wouldn't mind going on if time were not limited. The content of all the trips I've been on has been excellent and they seem to have the knack of choosing places to stay with excellent guides.

My holiday was a trip to the Danube Delta in Romania from 23rd December to 28th December 2016. We stayed overnight in a hotel in Bucharest and the food and the beer were excellent and good value for money. Laurentiu Petrencu was the tour guide for the trip and his knowledge of the country and its history was first class as well his knowledge of the birds of Romania. I got five new species including the one I always wanted to see: Pallas's Gull which we got on the third day. We also got the target bird: Red-Breasted Goose in addition to: Pygmy Cormorant, Saker Falcon and Sombre Tit. On the last night, Laurentiu gave us an informative lecture on the Danube Delta which was interesting. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would like to thank Laurentiu and the other participants for making this a wonderful trip.

My tour operator was Naturetrek, their booking was first class and they made it an enjoyable experience.

A 5 night trip to the Danube Delta area over Christmas for bird-watching. Our local Romanian guide knew exactly where to take us for fantastic sightings of over-wintering geese and other water fowl, as well as 'garden' birds, long-eared owls etc. He was also extremely knowledgeable about Romanian political, social and economic history so although there was some travel between sites by minibus, we found out so much more than just environmental matters. It was my first trip to Eastern Europe and did not disappoint.

This was my fourth trip booked through Naturetrek and I have always been very impressed by them as a company. The catalogue,regular emailed newsletters and updates, and the website are excellent. Naturetrek staff are helpful and friendly on the phone, reply to emails promptly, and provide excellent information about the tour with a detailed itinerary, plenty of information about the practical side of the trip such as what to bring, hotels, currency etc, and excellent joining instructions. With everything from you travel arrangements onward organised by Naturetrek, it's just a case of pack your bags, catch your flight and enjoy your holiday.

An excellent holiday with very knowledgeable guides. We visited a good variety of bird, flower and historic sites. Hotels were simple, friendly with tasty local food. An all round good 'escape from Christmas'.

Both on line and paper brochures are well produced and tell the full story with no hidden extras. They have a huge choice of 'nature' holidays from short European breaks to longer Worldwide trips. Friendly staff are on the end of the phone to assist and give advice. This is our forth holiday with Naturetrek and we have been impressed with the high standards of their guides and efficient travel arrangemants.