Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

We got exactly what we were expecting - flowers everywhere, led by experienced guides who were knowledgeable about reptiles, insects, birds and fish.

Professional as ever. This is our 9th Naturetrek holiday and we are never disappointed

The trip was very well organized. We experienced all objectives and then more. Experienced seeing all available plants of the area and saw some beautiful sights in unique locations.

Tour operators were very knowledgable of plant identification and very accommodating to some initial needs. And kept the tour moving even in poor weather..

It was a day's rockpooling at Kimmeridge bay. It was a really interesting and enjoyable experience. I learned a lot about the local area and the wildlife and plants of the area. The leader and co-leader were very knowledgeable and oozed enthusiasm about what we were looking at.

Excellent communication and very helpful with everything.

We arrived when the tide was going out. We spent the morning and part of the afternoon exploring rockpools and discussing our finds - eg saltwater sticklebacks, hermit crabs, chitons etc. etc.. When the tide started coming in we went for a short walk along the coastal path.

The tour leaders are all wildlife/nature experts.

In May my husband and I joined Naturetrek's Sea Horse 2 together with 8 other guests, 3 crew and our naturalist leader. The crew, Captain ,Bosun and Chef could not do enough to make us comfortable. Each evening the Captain explained our forthcoming sea routes, weather patterns and islands to be passed and visited and hoped for wildlife sightings. He also saught out the calmest anchorages for mooring up at night. The bosun was a multi talented seaman and keen naturalist, one minute launching the zodiac for an island visit and another attending to the housekeeping of the cabins so that everywhere was spick and span. Also he was wonderfully kind to those who felt queezy on the occasion when the sea was " lumpy" and helping those who were less agile in and out of the landing craft. Our chef was amazing and produced the most delicious and varied meals out of a tiny galley. The food was outstanding. Our Naturalist was tireless in his bird spotting from the deck in all weathers and very encouraging in helping everyone to identify the many sea birds. More details of wildlife spotted was discussed over with him over coffee. All had a fun sense of humour. The island visits and walks were varied and beautiful with carpets of Spring flowers and many other birds to identify eg Cuckoo, wren Highlights were the huge rafts of auks on the water and clouds of puffins, guillemots and razorbills circling in the sunshine above us on the Shiants together with white tailed eagles soaring over the nearby cliffs. Great Northern diver and Gannets also sighted later on Staffin Bay, Skye. The puffins on the island of Lunga towards the end of the cruise were a delight as they took nesting materials to their burrows and interacted with each and seemed unworried by our respectful presence. Nesting Shags sat on their nests by the path and only rattled a warning if one was too near. The wonderful tightly packed Guillemot and Razorbill colony on the sea cliff was an incredible sight. These were only two of the high lights on a truly wonderful cruise which I would happily repeat.

The Detailed information about the holiday, the requirements and likely deviations in the holiday itinerary were very helpful Staff were very helpful on the telephone in answering any questions. The outline of one of the previous years cruises was helpful and the conditions that would be necessary to sail to St Kilda. The cruise round the "The Islands at the Edge of the Atlantic" proved to be a wonderful experience .

A great one day trip focussing on orchids and butterflies. Excellent guide and we saw plenty in our day.

Delivered as set out in trip notes

Brilliant holiday led by experienced guides. Viewing wildlife from the Canopy Tower was a unique experience. Up early and waking up and viewing with coffee and snacks. Many expeditions to different areas. Out on the Panama Canal watching the huge tankers and watching the boats go through the locks. Prolific wildlife of many kinds

Naturetrek is a great provider of wildlife holidays

This was a day trip to Dorset to join two experts and other like-minded people in exploring the rockpools of Kimmeridge Bay.

Well organised and great communication throughout.

Excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and observant. Included everyone of all abilities.

Helpful and considerate.

A 'Go Slow' birding holiday in the Brecks, tailored to the needs/requests of the group, but absolutely made by the knowledge, planning and experience of the group leader who knew the area in details and had a vast knowledge of the natural world.

Naturetrek offer a seemingly bewildering array of holiday but the information about each is available to drill down into and once a choice is made administration is thorough and professional