Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

The Whales and Dolphins of Monterey tour by Naturetrek was a wonderful experience. Pete Dunn's experience and knowledge of having done the trip for many years and Tom Brereton's enthusiasm complemented each other making this a very special trip. The adaptability of the leaders was essential due to weather conditions and fire incidences . The concentration of whales and sea birds will remain with me for a very long time. The local services used were well researched and the staff on them were very helpful and extremely knowledgable. Time was made to see The Big Sur whose scenery was stunning and well worth the long day, The journey also gave us the oppurtunity to see the Elephant seals which were in the area another exceptional wildlife experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone who are interested in wildlife in all its forms or just whales and dolphins.

Naturetrek give you all the information you need to have a good trip. The brochure is comprehensive as is the website. The leaders are always helpful and knowledgeable of the area in which they are leading and the birds and wildlife in the said area.

two stays in rural lodges, one hotel and one in the jaguar flotel on the river near porto Joffre. The lodges were simple but comfortable and the flotel luxurious, very near the area for jaguar sightings. Many birds seen from the pantanal safari bus and fantastic views of jaguar, ocelot, capybara, giant and small anteaters, tapir, giant river otter and more with each part of the days full of new things to see. very good service from the southwild ground agents and naturetrek so the holiday went smoothly. seeing the iguazu falls and parks on the brazil and argentine side was amazing and very impressive. this holiday was the most rewarding and busy but the wildlife was spectacular

we have travelled with naturetrek before and they have looked after the clients well and dealt with any problems helpfully and effectively. the holiday guides have always helped with hotels and been very knowledgable about what we might see whether it was plants, birds or mammals. local ground agents have been equally helpful for us to have a good experience in their country.

Travelled to the Pantanal with Naturetrek organising the whole itinerary! We spent a night at the Santa THERESA Lodge and then onto the Flotel on the Cuiaba River! I was almost guaranteed seeing what I went to the Panatanal for and that was seeing the jaguar! We saw 8 sightings of 6 different jaguar - exhilarating ! The accommodation and food was very good and so was our guide! He was extremely knowledgable and knew the area and another great interest of mine - birds. I would definitely go back to the Pantanal and definitely use Naturetrek again - Dan Free and the whole staff were outstanding!

I pretty much summed it up previously

Naturetrek always make such good use of the time we spend on the tour. There was a super variety of animals, birds and experiences: fast boat rides, slow boat rides; walking in the forest, along the river around thelodges and in the savannah. The journeys time are used well to spot animals and birds, too. Staying in the hotel floating on the river was wonderful and so was the Iguassu Falls. The balance of time at the falls and spotting wildlife was just right.

Naturetrek guides are knowledgeable and patient. They calmly manage the diversity within the group and all the bookings, transfers etc run smoothly. The lodges/hotels are of good quality and are often chosen because of their wildlife-friendly grounds. The company is helpful pre-departure and one feels very safe on their tours.

The focus of our 17 day wildlife holiday in Brazil was Brazil's 'Big Five' - Maned Wolf, Giant Anteater, Brazilian Tapir, Jaguar and Giant River Otter all of which we saw and experienced at close range. The highlight for me was seeing the Maned Wolf in the wild in daylight, a very rare and precious experience which I could never have dreampt would be possible. This and our other fantastic wildlife encounters were due to the kmowledge, expertise and skill of our naturalist guides working closely, in particular, with Loureval who has studied and built a relationship of trust with successive generations of Maned Wolf present on his land. Naturetrek, our tour operator, always research an area and the wildlife to be found there most thoroughly and it is my opinion that they offer the best wildlife experiences possible in any given destination.

As mentioned above, I really appreciate the knowledge, expertise and skill of guides used by Naturetrek. I feel that all staff at Naturetrek have a genuine interest and love of wildlife in addition to always being very helpful, friendly and responsive. They feel like so much more than a tour operator and I enjoy the open days they run with guided local walks and other wildlife encounters such as seeing the moths in their trap. This was my seventh trip with Naturetrek and I hope to be doing many more.

We cruised the Rio Negro experiencing the uniqueness of Amazonia and all the wildlife, sharing sightings and stories with like-minded travellers. Guided by knowledgeable and patient guides and our every need was catered for by an exceptional and caring crew. No-one fell in(!) and on the dawn explorations by canoe the only man-made sounds were from the gentle splashing of paddles and the occasional camera shutter - we had forgotten what pure silence is like! For us this has to be one of the best holiday experiences ever.

Always a pleasure to deal with, knowledgeable and friendly, a treat to visit and you can speak directly with or arrange to see someone who has been on the holiday you may be considering - no having to deal with an anonymous call centre! Pricing is keen too - you get a lot for your money! Highly recommended

4 whale watching boat trips out of Monterey Bay, each one different, each one exciting with over 10 blue whales and many more hump backs, some lunge feeding close to the boat plus dolphins,sealions,sea otters and birds

I have been using naturetrek for over 20 years,they know their 'stuff' and give you the best each trip can provide.

We had an outstanding holiday, led by a brilliant tour guide, we were lucky to see the big 5 and lots of other womderful wildlife. I also enjoyed the whole experience of Brazil, it is a country I hope to return to in the future.

I have travelled with Naturetrek many times before, I have always been pleased with the level of detail in there holidays and there tour guides are first class, I will be travelling with them again in the future.

Wildlife watching in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Some wonderful experiences in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

I have now travelled with Naturetrek on six occasions and always had knowledgeable guides, good company, and great experiences.

We spent a week on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in Scotland enjoying spectacular scenery and looking for wildlife. Optional pre-breakfast early morning visits to the loch-side provided us with otter sightings and late night vehicle excursions gave a few of us a incredible and unexpected sighting of a wildcat. Golden eagles soaring high above, porpoise in the loch, a wonderful boat trip to the isle of Muck and gannets diving into the sea. Lovely memories to cherish. I doubt we would have seen any of these without the help of our patient and knowledgeable tour guide. All this and the people we shared each day with made it a great holiday.

Naturetrek are professional tour operators specialising in giving their clients the opportunity to observe wildlife in in its natural habitat. They are efficient, organised, helpful and a pleasure to deal with.