Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

We cant praise the Naturetrk team highly enough. Every detail of the bespoke holiday they created for us was perfect. Their travel arrangements were impeccable. Their guides were knowledgeable, helpful and charming. We shall certainly use Naturetrk again. Lord and Lady Nickson

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This was a new tour for Naturetrek, with mammals rather than birds the prime focus. In practice, birds were given by far the most time, largely because mammals (to quote Naturetrek afterwards) "are shy and retiring in the neotropics, present in low densities, and viewable for only a small percentage of our time in the field". We spent a vast amount of time during our fortnight there stationary, looking in vain for anything on the ground which moved. Local guides were not used enough, and the best sightings were of mammals who regularly came to feeding stations on the lodges we stayed at. Those other mammals we did see were usually far away; for example, we saw a single tapir for a couple of minutes, viewable only through a scope. Birders would find the tour wonderful, though.

We have used Naturetrek twice before this one. Their organisation and selection of places to stay are generally excellent, and there were no problems at all with this one. The tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable. We wanted to spend a couple of days in Quito before the start of the holiday and this was extremely well organised for us.

A nine day tour named Tiger Direct visiting Pench and Kanha Tiger Reserves with Naturetrek. WE were met and looked after by two local Guides Indrajit Latey and Yusuf Rizvi. They were both courteous and helpful in ensuring we had an excellent experience on our visit and with their knowledge ensured we learnt as much as possible about the wildlife, flora and fauna we saw. They were also very enthusiastic in sharing our experiences with us particularly our sighting of a tiger. They were so pleased for us. Their organisational skills were such that we did not have any problems and any slight hitches were dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Naturetrek were very efficient in organising our visit to India. Their staff both in the UK and India were always helpful and dealt with us in a cheerful and efficient way, nothing was to much trouble for them. I will recommend them to all my friends.

Very good ten-day tour of Ethiopia, covering part of the Rift Valley and the Bale Mountains. Over 300 species of birds, including 20 endemic species, plus good numbers of mammals.

Excellent local guide and driver; accommodation simple but good; food excellent; well organised tour and flights, apart from Addis Ababa airport, which is chaotic.

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