Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

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

Very relaxed and enjoyable day spent exploring two sites for Wild flowers, particularly Orchids, Birds and other wildlife we came across, amid beautiful countryside with spectacular views. Mervyn, our guide, was very knowledgeable and generous with his expertise , making for a very informative and interesting day. Highly recommend it.

Naturetrek provide a varied and interesting itinerary of holidays and day Trips looking at wildlife, supported by amazing Tour Leaders, who are always generous with their knowledge and expertise. Well organised and good value for money.

This was 'Snorkel Safari & Fish Photography with Jack Perks'. This took place at Dosthill Quarry near Tamworth, Staffs. The safari was a careful exploration of the margins of the quarry, where the clear water allowed good views of native fish and ones which had been introduced (some large koi, the odd goldfish and apparently there is a big sturgeon somewhere down in the depths). Jack is an excellent friendly, knowledgeable guide; the Quarry staff were also friendly and helpful - I only had to be seen struggling to put on a pair of fins when I was brought out a bigger pair. The swim was relaxed and slow so that nothing was missed: I particularly enjoyed joining a shoal of tiny roach fry for a while and seeing a young pike. Once out of the water, Jack presented a selection of small fish which he had caught earlier and placed in a small aquarium tank, so that we could practice taking photos of them close up. Everyone in our small group had brought underwater cameras of various shapes and sizes (although this is not a requirement) and Jack was very helpful with using these. My very cheap (under £30) camera achieved some reasonable video footage, I think, for a complete novice. In short, a really enjoyable, energising day out, suitable for anyone who is reasonably confident in the water and able to use a snorkel. Well worth the drive from East Anglia!

The booking process was straightforward and the communications prior to the trip were useful and informative. My wife and I will definitely be using Naturetrek again.

Great dayoutin good weather looking for a wide range of butterfly species in a beatiful location.

Naturetrek are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble and staff are helpful and friendly.

This was a full day on the coast and in the reed beds, the woodland and the heath viewing fauna and flora. The focus was on birds. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the various species we saw and heard (70+ species identified). The day was enjoyable, interesting and as a novice bird watcher I learned so much. I couldn’t believe how quickly our guide was able to set up his scope so that we could all view the different birds. I was particulary pleased to see a whimbrel, Dartford warblers and stone curlews. We walked a good 6 miles over the course of the day so I was glad to have my walking boots on.

Very well organised and excellent communication.

Day trip on foot seeing plants, birds , butterflies

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An excellent day with an excellent leader, who found a wonderful range of bird, butterfly and plant species, including Stone Curlew, Dartford Warbler, Whimbrel, Bearded Tits, Grayling, and Yellow Horned Poppies. Wonderful.

Very well organised and helpful at every stage

Jack was a fabulous instructor and extremely knowledgeable. He put everyone at ease and ensured we all came away with some fabulous photographs to capture our snorkelling experience.

Naturetrek were very efficient and helpful. I will use them again in the future.