Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

The trip was partly based in the Carpathian Mountains where, in addition to a good range of birds, we had some excellent sightings of a target species - brown bears. Another highlight in the Carpathians was a close encounter with wall creepers - normally a difficult bird to observe. The tour continued to Tulcea on the danube where we transferred to a small houseboat (towed) in order to explore the smaller backwaters of the Danube delta. The accommodation was comfortable and the food also very good. The range and quantity of the wildlife observed from the boat and also from short walks on shore was astonishing. It is difficult to see how the same experience could have been provided without the local knowledge and equipment of the operators. The local guide, Christian, in particular was first class.

Naturetrek, our tour operator, dealt with all aspects of the administration in a friendly and competent manner. We have travelled with them to various destinations before and are shortly to travel with them again - this time to Brazil for the second time.

Just Beavers was amazing. Matt was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, making the experience so enjoyable. We saw Mum, Dad and a kit!

Matt was so enthusiastic about nature in general, and so knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to be in his company making the whole experience really enjoyable.

A very enjoyable and relaxing holiday in a part of Scotland I had not visited before. Excellent leader (Keith) with a wide range of wildlife knowledge, not just birds. Keith made sure we all got the best out of the holiday.

Easy to contact by telephone and email; punctual with delivering information etc. Produce a very useful and informative PAPER brochure detailing the wide range of holidays they operate.

Visiting Bettmeralp meant visiting an entirely new part of Switzerland and getting an insight into the high alpine flora as well as its birds and other wildlife. Being with an expert on alpine flora made an important difference as I found out when on my own on the other side of the same alpine range.

I have been travelling with them for over 10 years so I guess that shows that they have delivered an excellent holiday experience.

3 hotels in N and W of Spain. Excellent birds found, including many raptors and in particular Great Bustards. Butterflies also in abundance. I also learnt a lot about the geography and history of Spain, especially the Civil War. We travelled ina minibus and our guide was knowledgeable and brought us together.

Always well organised and very helpful. Wide range of holiday tours worldwide and from one day to several weeks long.

Excellent help and instruction from the leaders Andrew Cleave and Paul Sterry. Saw lots of interesting sea creatures. Fascinating insight into a secret world.

Top notch guiding from experts on their field.

This was a two centre (Carpathian mountains and Danube Delta) holiday of 10 days duration. During that time we enjoyed the attentions of expert and helpful guides (both local and UK based), a very good standard of accommodation in both locations (the floating hotel experience was quite special). In addition to seeing all the fauna and flora we could have hoped for (and much more) our group was treated to a very comprehensive guide to Romania, people, food, customs and history. From our greeting at Bucharest to our sad farewells to guides and fellow group members at the same airport, we all felt rather spoilt and well taken care of. First stop, after a long drive into the mountains, was a rather lovely, family run guest house in Transylvania. Food (and wine) here was excellent, we were well looked after breakfast, lunch (we made ourselves from the ingredients provided by the guest house staff) and dinner - it was a wonder we were able to walk in the mountains at all. A particular highlight of this part of the holiday was seeing the European Brown Bears in their natural habitat. After 3 days of this we had another long drive down to the coast, where we were put up in our floating hotel, this was of the highest standard - even though everything on board was (understandably - it's a boat) compact. Food and wine again was excellent and the staff could not do enough for us. The floating hotel was our base for our smaller (but comfortable) boat excursions into the waterways of the Danube Delta. Again an absolute delight, even for the non-twitchers among us, the variety and uniqueness of the environment, fauna and flora on show here was stunning. The holiday ended (all too soon) with our transfer back to Bucharest airport, leaving behind a little sadness, but many wonderful memories. Would recommend - and would love to go back sometime.

This was our second holiday with Naturetrek - we had previously had a wildlife tour of Poland (2017) and so were expecting great things - we were not disappointed, in fact this experience surpassed the previous by a margin - and has set the barrier even higher. Naturetrek obviously do their research very thoroughly, in terms of accommodation, guides, and locations, and it pays off. Have already booked next year's holiday with Naturetrek - let's see if they can get even better (it will not be easy).

Good views of brown bears in Carpathian mountains, followed by relaxed cruising round Danube Delta, looking at many birds. Interesting visit to Bran Castle.

All the Naturetrek holidays we have been on have been excellent, and this was no exception. We have always had expert naturalists to accompany us.

A 10 day holiday; two full days in the Carpathian mountains and then the Danube Delta and area around the Port of Tulcea. We travelled by minibus with an excellent Romanian driver, expert bird guide and British ecologist. We explored the woods and hills of the Carpathian region spotting the rich bird life, plants, insects and mammals. We had a fabulous excursion to see European brown bears. On the Danube Delta we stayed on a floating hotel and had day trips out on a boat exploring the many canals and lakes. Wonderfull opportunities to see and photograph the many bird species in this unique habitat. Accommodation was comfortable and meals delicious and sustaining; we were up at 6.30am each morning!!

Every aspect was well organised from booking, travel communication, delivery and follow up (we had an excellent report complied of all we had seen and when by the British ecologist). Our flight out was cancelled by BA with only a week to go but Naturetrek found a replacement flight with Blue Air without drama or panic. The three staff who travelled with us were not only expert in their fields but totally professional and concerned for our wellbeing.

We saw lots of birds and also bears. Beautiful quiet countryside. Drifting down backwaters of the Danube in the sunshine, surrounded by croaking frogs and cuckoos calling, was very pleasant and peaceful.

Everything was very well-organised. Nice clean unpretentious hotels. Good food - all the hotels and the "Floatel" coped really well with my gluten-free diet. Well-informed guides.