Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

A superb birdwatching and natural history holiday , in this wonderful Greek island which is widely acclaimed for viewing migrating birds, spring flowers and splendid scenery. Enjoyment was enhanced by a warm welcome from the local people and the expertise of an excellent tour leader.

Naturetrek offers a wide range of birdwatching and wildlife tours in UK and worldwide, with most tours supported by well qualified leaders (together with local guides as necessary). Tours have well designed itineraries and are good value for money. Customer service is also of a high standard.

Some stunning landscapes and excellent birds were enjoyed. Great guides who were determined to share their special places with us.

Naturetrek always use very good guides. They follow great itineries that ensure that most target species are seen.

After my trip spain last year, I highlighted a concern about the possibility of one of our drivers being under the influence of alcohol while driving our group to see wolves. I was told that all drivers are fully qualified and indeed having advanced driving qualifications. When asked for these documents I was refused. I am very concerned about their cavalier attitude to safety. Please avoid.

Ignored requests to prove our drivers were safe and fully qualified.

A very well planned trip with great variation in locations, landscapes, wildlife and cultures.

Very good information provided and booking was straightforward and efficient. Our particular needs were dealt with in a very friendly, helpful and effective manner. The two tour guides were excellent and the travel arrangements and accommodation was just right.

Excellent guiding to see the best and unusual wildlife of Cuba specialising in the birdlife. We travelled to many different areas of the island and saw a lot of the countryside and differing habitats and more out of the way places.

Excellent service and good details for the trip. Excellent website and would definately recommend them. Have travelled with them before

I went to Shetland to see the wildlife but there was so much more to it than one aspect. The birds were spectacular, the scenery was stunning, the history was fascinating, the people were lovely, the food was excellent, our guide was so professional and even the weather was good. It was a well organised holiday and I was able to take a very elderly relative and be well looked after.

Naturetrek couldn't have been more helpful in helping to book the holiday and organise flights for us. They were happy to change plans so we didn't have to go by ferry. It was a well planned holiday so we got the best out of the islands and our guide was so knowledgeable about everything I felt I had a trip where I didn't miss a thing and really got the best out of the place.

Our tour was led by David Tattersfield, whose expertise and non-stop enthusiasm allowed us to see a wide range of floral delights. It was amazing how David could pick out a minute plant from a vegetated background. The locations varied from harsh glacial scree slope to steep gulley on a ridge, to saturated wall of a waterfall, to verdant meadow. And all the time our leader was eager to respond to any query, no matter how dumb. We were able to see a very good range of endemic and rare/uncommon species. The backdrop of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, was of course a continuing and stimulating delight . The excellent Berghaus hotel, their food, and Martina the lady of the hotel, certainly ensured a great holiday experience. A surprise, for me, was the very friendly attitude of all the Swiss people encountered. But above all the sight of David in sandals hopping over scree, and the beautiful alpine flower that that action produced, made the whole holiday superb.

Naturetrek were very easy to deal with. Fast in response to queries. Courteous and alert on the telephone. Information packages were good. Naturetrek pricing and tour packages were attractive and competitive. Their web information permitted an easy decision to join a trek. I would certainly consider going on other Naturetrek botanical tours, especially in view of the expertise of their tour leaders such as David Tattersfield.

Since our group was small, we enjoyed direct and constant guidance from our tour leader ( Jessica Turner ). She showed her expertise in finding and identifying flora and in leading us to special places where we could see unique and often rare species. The Ancient King and the Snowden Lily were just two of many examples. We visited a well chosen range of locations, from roadside green spaces to alpine ridges, and each location was approached with full appreciation for the capability of our group and the weather. This holiday has given me a definite desire to revisit the Maritime Alps ( in any case Italy in particular has long been very high on my favourite place to be list ), and also to join Naturetrek again. The hours of searching for a company to experience a botanical tour, paid off.

Naturetrek were a very good company to deal with. They responded fast to all queries and their representatives were always courteous and alert in telephone calls. Their pricing and tour locations compared very favourably with all competitors. The tour descriptions, pre tour information , and web information were also clear, and in fact enabled one to make a decision to join.

A 1 week '30 year anniversary celebration' by Naturetrek 'where it all started off', with the whole hotel being taken over. Daily, varied, excursions to walk and observe the scenery and wild life. Quite outstanding on both counts, helped by the weather! After the one (mid day) spell of rain, a short afternoon tour - which matched any of the others - was substituted. The secenery was quite stunning, and many good sightings of wild life of all sorts: some even from the hotel car park! In all one of Naturetrek's best, and I've been on lots.

Very, very well organised. I've been on many Naturetrek tours around the world, and this was surely one of the best. Everything happened as if it had been pre-planned,though strictly speaking we went to places and followed up whatever happened. The guides seemed to be able to spot and identify birds before I'd even seen them! Optional early morning tours well worth getting up (not too early)for! Always a helping hand for difficult parts of the walks,and optional routes according to one's own choice.

One week single centre guided holiday centred in the village of Gedre. Party of 32 with 5 guides, three with extensive local knowledge of area, concentrating on the scenery, flora and fauna. Varied programme with walking opportunities to fit in with the varied capabilities of the group. Superb setting, lovely hotel and a very high degree of informed guidance from the Naturetrek staff. A superb week helped by excellent weather.

Hampshire based Wildlife tour company, celebrating 30 years of operation.