Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

Birdwatching (mainly) trip based on an ecolodge in north Jamaica surrounded by gardens and extensive forest. Well appointed but meals were not hotel standard - nevertheless wholesome local cooking. We were out by 6 am, and by 4 am when driving to the mountains to arrive soon after dawn. The walking was a bit strenuous for me but everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, including of course the leader and local guide.

I have been with many ecotour companies over the years - first time with Naturetrek and they are among the best. I'm going with them again very soon. Their management, paperwork and leadership was excellent.

Weekend based in Aldeburgh Suffolk birdwatching. Cliff are tour leader was lovely and took as to the reserves and also areas that weren't open to the public.

Naturetrek specialise in wildlife holidays. I have used them on many occasions and have found them to be excellent value.

Over nearly three weeks the group explored the island of Sri Lanka. We learnt so much about the culture and visited many different sites. The wildlife was very exciting-the birdlife exceptional. It was a demanding itinerary but well worth the early morning starts to gain the most from each day on this very beautiful island with wonderfully friendly people. Our guides were excellent-nothing was too much trouble for them and their knowledge extensive

It was very good to be able to discuss the holiday in person before making a decision to go. The paperwork provided was clear and thorough. One felt well prepared when setting out. They are a specialist company. It was my first time travelling with them but I would do so again and recommend them as a tour operator.

It was a wonderful weekend in the Forest of Dean. Guided by Tom and Greg we saw about 50 different types of birds, some of which are quite rare, and also wild boar and deer. It opened up a whole new world for me as a newcomer to birding. We saw a great grey shrike sat on a tree, swooping down and picking up food for its 'larder', and good sightings of goshawks and peregrine. Tom especially was a very considerate and attentive guide, who made sure that everyone had sightings through the scope. the enthusiasm of the guides was infectious and added to our enjoyment of the experience. The weekend was relaxed, informal, the guides were very knowledgeable, the people on the course were very nice and friendly, and the hotel was comfortable and welcoming.

Naturetrek were extremely helpful and good to deal with, I would certainly travel with them again.

Naturetrek planned and executed the trip wonderfully

The trip was fantastic. Been a life long to dream to go on an African safari and I wasn't disappointed with this holiday.

Very Easy to deal with and helpful when needed to. Always clear regarding the costs of the trip.

There were 8 birders on the trip hoping to find most of the endemic birds and only missed on four of the 27. It was well organised by Naturetrek and was expertly led by a local birder who 'knew his subject'. This is my fifth trip with Naturetrek who I can thoroughly recommend

They are one if the best for birding tours and are superbly organised. I strongly recommend them. They are excellent value for money.

We appreciated having a busy itinerary with bird watching excursions in the early morning and late afternoon. The relaxing and hot noon time periods w hen we were left to our own devices were welcome!

We were given the names and English counties of the other couples on the holiday. This helped me to feel settled into the holiday before departure.

Best time ever in western Iceland, lots of snow lots of Northern Lights (best ever)and spouting sperm whales, orca and white tailed eagle, what's not to like! Food was great, hotels really good and the scenery simply stunning.

I've been away with Naturetrek a dozen times and they never let me down. They know and understand their customers, and their destinations. I feel really well looked after every trip I book, worth every penny.

The holiday was targeted at seeing the Monarch butterflies in their winter roost in Mexico - up at over 10,000 feet above sea level. It was quite an expedition to get there, but the sight was phenomenal. We will never forget the sight of so many butterflies, perched on branches in such numbers that the branches bent down under the weight of so many insects. Then it was off to the Pacific where the Humpback Whales were giving birth in the warmer waters there. A totally different scale, from tiny insects to huge whales. Then it was on to another site, and a trip into a Mangrove swamp in late afternoon with so many interesting birds beginning to roost up for the night, and a few crocodiles to be seen, followed by a trip back after dusk. Another memorable event. Lastly there were a few days for birdwatching or butterfly spotting with an expert with us to help find the unusual. We have lots of photos and lots of memories of a wonderful holiday, and will be travelling with Naturetrek again in the near future, as we have found their holidays reliably full of wonderful wildlife, and we are always escorted by experts who add so much value to the trips.

Naturetrek are really well organised, have a huge variety of tours focussing on Wildlife, and employ experts to share their knowledge with participants.