Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

We stayed for a week in the gorgeous location of St. Lucia. Each day we were taken by minibus to different bird habitats which inevitably meant we were able to see a large chunk of the island itself, its inhabitants and local life. Boat trips featured as well, resulting in the thrill of sightings of whales and dolphins. In addition we had time each day to enjoy the facilities of our lovely hotel - fantastic food, legendary Caribbean beaches and sea, and plenty of time to relax in whichever way we chose. Our hotel package meant that food and non-alcoholic drinks were available at no cost. The fruit punch and banana colada were to die for after a hot morning's birding! We had to remind ourselves it was actually January.

Naturetrek's brochure and website provide very detailed information about their trips, although any further queries are always answered promptly. We have found their tour guides excellent - they know their subject and are personable. This includes the local guides which Naturetrek often uses; their local knowledge is invaluable. Naturetrek guides seem to be aware of the needs of their whole group - no-one is left out either socially or when it comes to seeing something in particular. My experience of Naturetrek groups is that they mingle well, all of which adds to the enjoyment and fun of spending time with other people who share a common interest.

I took the Poland in Winter Naturetrek tour, and had a wonderful time. I had an opportunity to enjoy the snowy landscape; view elk, bison, roe deer, and wild boar; experience a forest feast with a roasted wild boar, go on a sleigh ride, and spend several hours viewing wildlife from a high seat at the edge of a forest. The tour guides were informative and entertaining. This was my sixth Naturetrek tour, and every one was great. I recommend Naturetrek highly.

The tour guides were very informative and entertaining. I have known Sinclair Dunnett for over ten years, and he is actually the reason I joined this trip. The Polish guide, Piotr, was also excellent, and the other local guides were very good, too.

Short break to Wells with naturetrek birdwatching. Excellent hotel and food, the 2 guides were very helpful and informative and made sure we went to the best sites for seeing the birds.

the tour operator was Naturetrek, i have travelled with them before, always very helpful and efficient.

The holiday was a combination of birdwatching outings, generally in the mornings, and free time in the afternoons to relax and enjoy the hotel, it's beach, snorkelling and water sports facilities or to use it as a base to visit Soufriere. The hotel (Anse Chastenet) was very comfortable with good food and friendly service.

Naturetrek is an established operator specialising in trips with a focus on natural history and we have travelled with them a lot now. They produce a good brochure and have an excellent, informative and easy to navigate website. They offer a range of well planned and interesting trips. We have travelled with them as loyal customers for some 30 years now, participating in about 20 different holidays, all of which have had the best local guides, good itineraries and best available accommodation. Not the cheapest operator, but worth every penny

A wonderful trip to see the Starling Murmuration in the Somerset Levels. Seen not once, but three times. We were also fortunate enough to see a Wildfowl Murmuration as well. It was one of the 'must see' wildlife sights.

This was my 7th Naturetrek trip and all seven have been superbly organised. From the staff at Naturetrek itself, to the Tour Guides, everything has been first class.

I did both these holidays with Nature Trek last year. The accommodation selected was excellent as were the team leaders and botanists who lead, advised and assisted all of us during the duration of the holiday.

I think that Nature Trek have a variety of holidays covering all interests and budgets and I shall certainly use them again.

We had a wonderful visit to Extremadura at Christmas. The accommodation was in a rural hotel. It was very comfortable in an impressive building with a great atmosphere. The family made us very welcome and looked after us well. During our stay we saw great flocks of birds such as cranes, great & little bustards, pin-tailed sand grouse and stone curlews. We also saw many birds that are difficult to see at home such as firecrest, crested tit, little bittern, bearded tit, and hawfinch.

We have travelled with naturetrek several times. On this trip our leaders were very expert and helpful. They were adept at adjusting to changing conditions. They had well organised picnics in well chosen places, and sensible coffee / loo stops during each day out. All the information provided was reliable and the arrangements all went according to plan. We would be happy to travel with them again.

A small group of Birdwatchers were conveyed by minibus to the best birdwatching areas of Extremadura, Spain. We stayed in a very comfortable country hotel where we enjoyed excellent breakfasts and evening meals with wine. Ample picnic lunches were provided by our hard working guides. The holiday was well organised, varied and our two guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It was altogether a very enjoyable experience.

Naturetrek was very well organised. Documentation before departure was excellent. They were flexible about travel arrangements and diet. Their staff were helpful and friendly at all times.

A lovely birdwatching holiday over Christmas in Extremadura Spain. Loads of wonderful birds, some terrific, wild scenery and a great escape from the commercial business of Christmas in England.

Not the cheapest wildlife tour operator, I guess, but everything was handled so professionally, yet with that precious personal touch. I felt very well cared for and in expert hands from start to finish. Wonderful guides, who appeared totally committed to the task at hand, with genuine enthusiasm for birdwatching and making the most of each opportunity. They were also very pleasant people to be with! If this is typical of Naturetrek (which I gather it is), then I am looking forward to another trip with them, when I can afford it.

Algarve birdwatching holiday with Naturetrek 22-8/12/2015

tickets and travel arrangements worked efficiently