Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

All expectations were exceeded from day 1: each day presented something unique, and a range of wonderful visual and emotional experiences unfurled as the journey along the Baja California coast continued. The crew of Searcher, skippered by Captain Art, provided an unparalleled level of expertise, care and attention to ensure that every wildlife sighting was special, and that every activity was safe.

Excellent attention to detail, provision of information and travel arrangements from the moment of booking. Most importantly, Lee, the Naturetrek naturalist on board, and his fellow professional Rob, could not have been more informative, helpful and above all, passionate about their subjects.

Everyone expected to see whales but not in such numbers and dramatic displays Coupled with excellent shore visits and snorkelling trips the guides and crew made this an unforgettable journey.

This was my third trip with naturetrek and each one would qualify as a trip of a lifetime.They deliver everything I hope for in natural history tours and hope to see plenty more.

Everyone expected to see whales but not in such numbers and dramatic displays Coupled with excellent shore visits and snorkelling trips the guides and crew made this an unforgettable journey.

This was my third trip with naturetrek and each one would qualify as a trip of a lifetime.They deliver everything I hope for in natural history tours and hope to see plenty more.

We were based in a very comfortable hotel in Wells Somerset and went out each day ( in 2 minibuses with 2 leaders/drivers/guides) to explore the Somerset Levels for the wonderful bird watching at this time of the year .Everything about the short break exceeded my expectations !

This is the first time I have booked with Naturetrek and found them very efficient both in the booking and pre-holiday stages and on the holiday itself . Everything was taken care of in a non obtrusive way .I will definitely travel with Naturetrek again -in fact have already booked another holiday with them.

We spent 13 days on a boat visitng 13 of the Galapagos islands. Each morning and afternoon was spent viewing the wildlife accompanied by a local expert. Part of some days was spent snorkelling . The geology was amazing, though these are not picture postcard South Sea Islands. On land we saw land and marine iguanas, crabs , giant tortoises and identified more than 50 varieties of bird.It was fabulous to be in such close proximity to them , they did not appear to be afraid or feel threatened. In the surrounding ocean we saw orca whales, basking sharks bottle nose dolphins, sea lions, penguins,rays, turtles and countless varieties of fish. It was a privilege to visit this wild life heritage site

We travelled with Naturetrek. They gave us information about travel and what clothes to take, and information about how much walking and how arduous some of the visits were. Food on the boat was of a good standard and plentiful. 1-2 peole were seasick initially, but no tummy upsets of any sort. The local guide/ wildlife expert was fantastic with an indepth knowledge of the geology, flora , fauna,and fishlife and he took photgraphs of the wildlife giving us a labelled copy on a camera chip (Owner Provided)at the conclusion of the trip. Most of each day we spent off the boat

First let me say I travelled with Naturetrek because I had a great trip with them to Canada. This trip was titled Blue Whales and Leopards of Sri Lanka. The worst trip I have ever been on and Naturetrek was horrid to deal with. I got back from a very disappointing trip to Sri Lanka and offered to go in to see Naturetrek and share my experiences as I was very worried at the way we tried to view wildlife in Yala national park. They didn't want to know! Very rude I thought. So let me tell you that the hotel we stayed in at Mirissa was witnessed by the group of food being recycled and our rooms being left unlocked everyday, no security! Yala national park experience was over 100 4x4 vehicles in a line to see a leopards tail and another 30+ vehicles trapping an Elephant between them. Our group had to ask to leave the park as we had never been put in a position of viewing wildlife like this. The Blue Whale excursion was equally awful with one distant sighting an 20 boats chasing it. We have also since spoken as a group and found that some of the group had a phone call from the MD and an offer of 10% off the next trip booked while some got very rude letters blaming the weather! Which is it Naturetrek surely all your customers should be treated the same!

Not willing to listen to feedback. Treated clients differently!

Fantastic birding, great sightings of the starlings at dawn and dusk. I learned a lot and had a really good time.

My first holiday with Naturetrek and I was very impressed by the guides knowledge and enthusiasm.

Lovely places to stay close to the wildlife which was good to see. Well organised itinery and very good Naturetrek guides.

well organised

Probably the most endangered species of cat, the Lynx lives in two areas of Spain. This holiday promised to visit both but, understandably, could not promise sightings of this enigmatic animal. Our two guides, Julian and Laura met us at Seville and calmly and expertly drove us to El Rocio on the edge of the Coto Donana National park. By the end of the evening we had all had clear views of a Lynx! Subsequent tours into the park did not produce more sightings but our guides worked hard to ensure that we all had great views of a variety of mammals and birds. Our guides then drove us to the Sierra Morena, where over the next few early morning and dusk visits we saw a number of Lynx, some at very close range an rewarding us all with amazing photographs. Julian and Laura worked hard to spot a variety of wildlife for us, sometimes communicating with friends who were watching out for the Lynx at different sites. Julian and Laura not only worked hard all day to deliver great wildlife experiences for us all but also carried cases, ordered food, made packed picnics, reviewed the day and sorted any accommodation problems with great humour and patience, these two helped make this an excellent holiday.

Original advertising matched the actual holiday exactly, expectations were managed but were, n the event, exceeded. Pre-holiday information was detailed, complete and accurate. The cost of the holiday was very economical and apart from buying a pre supper drink there was no requirement to spend any money; food and drink in copious amounts was all provided.

First time on a birdwatching holiday to tick a bucket list item: the starling murmuration. The starlings performed beautifully and we were in the right spot thanks to great naturalist leaders. Seems whatever we threw at them (I want to see a bittern, a kingfisher on a perch, a crane....) the guys managed to deliver. Very impressive and a great short break overall.

Naturetrek specialise in wildlife holidays and from this brief first weekend outing, their leaders know their stuff. Delivered on birds we wanted to see, explained habitats and generally made sure the group worked well.