Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

A well organised start landing in Zaragoza arriving in Alquezar,here we searched the canyon walls for the elusive wallcreeper which proved easier than thought up to 4 sightings here and 2 others on nearby areas in the sierras and reservoir canyons.The weather was cold but fine every day except the last.Up close and personal with Griffon vultures was a unique experience a moment to be treasured as a Lammergeier flew over our heads adding a special moment as Quebrantaquesos the breaker of bones gave everybody fantastic views. The search for Duponts lark is hard at -5oc ,just its call prior to dawn and a brief glimpse for some,this bird is always a difficult bird to see. However the cranes at Lagos de Gallocanta showed well at dawn as a hen harrier flew over a wild boar with sentinel like cranes in the early morning frost. An exciting extra was a European Wildcat in the hotel car park and Bonelli's eagle competing for territory with Golden.finally the vistas at El Planeron ended an excellent tour.

Everything was organised prior to tour date,information and joining instructions,tour leaders met us airport and on arrival at Zaragoza our mini buses were soon despatched .both hotels were of good quality,no problems on tour wll done nature trek.

We spent two weeks travelling round the Galapagos Islands in a motorised Yacht with a total of 16 passengers. Both the guide and the chef were outstanding which enhanced the enjoyment. We snorkelled with turtles, sea lions and sharks, as well as shoals of colourful fish. We climbed up to volcanic craters and watched giant tortoises mating. On panga rides we gazed at golden rays swimming in formation and flightless cormorants perched on rocky islands. On land we admired male frigate birds inflating their red "throat balloons" to attract females. At every turn there was something to watch and enjoy. What an experience to find birds and other animals which are not afraid of humans! Paradise indeed!

We travelled with Naturetrek who specialise in holidays focussed on wildlife. One of the excellent things about their holidays is the quality of the guides who are not only knowledgable but good at helping one to enjoy and marvel at what one sees. They seem to manage to enable us to see and enjoy a lot without feeling rushed, which is a rare and vital skill. They are also flexible which enables one to take advantage of unexpected opportunities.

Two weeks touring around the magical Galápagos Islands, unique wildlife, a unique ship with a wonderful helpful and friendly crew - what more can one ask for.

Naturetrek has a wonderful selection of holidays. The organisation is always superb and the guides are knowledgeable and they look after us really well.

Brilliant guide leading us around the islands for two weeks

Knowledgeable and helpful

A well organised ornithological trip spent at some superb locations in very comfortable accommodation. The food and drink was of a good standard and our guides were very knowledgable and approachable.

Well organised with detailed documentation explaining our itinary and required apparel to make our holiday comfortable and enjoyable.

Naturetrek provided an excellent itinerary and the organisation was flawless. If you enjoy seeing amazing birds and would like to see some culture as well this is the perfect holiday.

Efficient, very useful pre tour info responded within minutes to any email enquiry

This was a wildlife holiday focussing on 2 wildlife parks hoping to see a tiger, but also seeing the Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Baby Taj.

They were very good. All the arrangements worked extremely well, the tour guide was excellent, the accomodation was good, and there was a plan B for when the train was late to get us to the airport on time.

A couple of days exploring the Somerset Levels. The time was very well organized,allowing us to appreciate different areas and maximize our chances of seeing many birds. One reason I chose the holiday was to see the starlings. We saw them come in to roost right in front of us and the sound was amazing.

I traveled with Naturetrek. My first time with them and I would gladly recommend. Booking was easy and the information they provided was very good. Accommodation and transport were also very good.

We enjoyed two days of birdwatching in a number of locations on the Somerset levels with a small group of friendly people. Our two tour guides were very knowledgeable and eager to ensure that everyone got the maximum out of the two days, even to the extent of going off itinerary to take us out before dawn to see millions of starlings leaving their roost. We had an excellent holiday and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the natural world.

Naturetrek provided ample information which helped us to prepare for our holiday. The organisation was faultless and the accommodation excellent. Our tour guides ensured that we got the most out of our time in the field and spent time in the evening reviewing the day's events. We would certainly travel with Naturetrek again.

The itinerary was full-on and very satisfying. I saw lots and lots of wildlife - we scratched grey whales in Laguna San Ignacio, admired breaching/flipper flapping/tail-slapping/spyhopping humpbacks on Gorda Bank, got emotional at the blue whales in the Sea of Cortez, were blown away by bioluminescent dolphins riding the boat's bow wave at night, spotted a whale shark and pilot whales (both unusual in this area), marvelled at tail-walking dolphins, and looked (carefully) for rattleless rattlesnakes ... and found several. The tour guides - one from NatureTrek and one provided by the boat company - were both excellent, very knowledgeable and very happy to share their knowledge. As this is such a popular holiday, it's important to book very early, so I had been anticipating it for about 18 months; and it did not disappoint. I don't usually repeat holidays, because the world is a big place and my Bucket List is very long - but I would seriously consider taking this trip again; and I would definitely book through NatureTrek as their experience in this area is unsurpassed.

Despite having a very wide portfolio of tours, NatureTrek provide quite a personal service. Booking is easy, intermediate communications are straightforward, prices are appropriate, and the tours themselves are fantastic for wildlife lovers. I would definitely recommend this company to friends and family.