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Spring birding in Sicily was excellent.
Minibuses collected us from the airport and each day we visited different locations, led by two excellent, highly knowledgeable guides, each one full of birds, flowers and scenery. The hotel was very Sicilian, quirky, rural and the grounds full of birds. The food too was excellent.
Minibuses collected us from the airport and each day we visited different locations, led by two excellent, highly knowledgeable guides, each one full of birds, flowers and scenery. The hotel was very Sicilian, quirky, rural and the grounds full of birds. The food too was excellent.
Rating for tour operator:NatureTrek are very well known and respected, and, judging by my experience, rightly so. They have these tours down pat.
Spring Birding in Sicily
Mainly birds, especially passage migrants but we also saw many beautiful flowers and the naturalists pointed out butterflies, moths, reptiles and anything else of interest.
Mainly birds, especially passage migrants but we also saw many beautiful flowers and the naturalists pointed out butterflies, moths, reptiles and anything else of interest.
Rating for tour operator:All was efficiently organised by friendly and helpful people
Looking up and looking down!
All the pre-travel arrangements were really well planned and our journey to Faro (including the airport experience) went very smoothly. We found fellow holiday makers and our guides on arrival. From then on we felt in safe hands with enthusiastic and expert guides. The others in the group were like-minded birders and botanisers so we jelled quickly and enjoyed conversations about the natural world and observations on the trips. Of course we ...
All the pre-travel arrangements were really well planned and our journey to Faro (including the airport experience) went very smoothly. We found fellow holiday makers and our guides on arrival. From then on we felt in safe hands with enthusiastic and expert guides. The others in the group were like-minded birders and botanisers so we jelled quickly and enjoyed conversations about the natural world and observations on the trips. Of course we were able to discuss other aspects of life too; books, music, gardening, pottery, families, crafting…I loved the variety of locations; riverside, meadow, woodland, coast, cliff tops. There were special, sometimes unique things to spot in each place. We enjoyed the communal meals and free flowing wine!
Rating for tour operator:Everything we needed to know or do was clear which made the journeys go without a hitch.
Best of Cota Donana
This holiday was a birdwatching holiday. There were 6 of us plus a Tour Leader, who was very knowledgeable about the birds and places to see them. We saw a lot of birds in various habitats. Although a short holiday, the most was made of the time available. Meals were good, with a choice of 3 options each night. The hotel where we stayed in El Rocio could do with some modernisation, and some rooms were very noisy due to the bar opposite, but ...
This holiday was a birdwatching holiday. There were 6 of us plus a Tour Leader, who was very knowledgeable about the birds and places to see them. We saw a lot of birds in various habitats. Although a short holiday, the most was made of the time available. Meals were good, with a choice of 3 options each night. The hotel where we stayed in El Rocio could do with some modernisation, and some rooms were very noisy due to the bar opposite, but we were able to change to a quieter room. We used a mini bus to visit different areas of the park each day, and on one of the days we had a park ranger as a guide and we’re able to visit areas of Cota Donana not available other than with a ranger.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek was the Tour operator. They specialise in wildlife holidays. They were very helpful and efficient from our first enquiry. They provided a lot of useful information prior to the holiday., and followed up after the holiday. All travel arrangements worked well. They suggested a change of flights which suited us better, and this was very helpful.
excellent experience
well organised, excellent leaders that were very knowledgeable about the local areas, nature, history etc. the hotel used was good, clean, food excellent and the staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was to much trouble.
well organised, excellent leaders that were very knowledgeable about the local areas, nature, history etc. the hotel used was good, clean, food excellent and the staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was to much trouble.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek are a well establish travel company that cater for those who have an interest in the natural world and have a large variety of locations across the world to meet most peoples interest in birds, flora & fauna, mammals, butterflies & moths and local history etc. They have local guides and use local hotels and they share their knowledge to give a total experience of the are you visit. The staff who organise your holiday are very experience and nothing is too much trouble and they are very efficient at getting back to you with any issues and solve problems etc.
A truly memorable wildlife experience
My first ever birding holiday - just over a week in Andalusia and Extremadura, Spain, visiting a couple of National Parks and a whole lot more. Every day was a new adventure, seeing species I had never even heard of, let alone seen before! Great accommodation in both places with good food. Extremely knowledgable guides and just the right group size, 14. Very good value for money.
My first ever birding holiday - just over a week in Andalusia and Extremadura, Spain, visiting a couple of National Parks and a whole lot more. Every day was a new adventure, seeing species I had never even heard of, let alone seen before! Great accommodation in both places with good food. Extremely knowledgable guides and just the right group size, 14. Very good value for money.
Rating for tour operator:Plenty of information provided in advance, including itinerary and past tour reports. Good communication throughout with timely updates on flight times and changes to COVID requirements at the border.
Knowledgeable guide enabling above expected experience
Superb combination of wonderful hospitality & cuisine & great birding with our guides phenomenal local knowledge & contacts facilitating amazing wildlife viewing ( including hen harrier roosts) & fascinating local background ranging from geology to history to insider information about projects such as the red kite re- introduction
Superb combination of wonderful hospitality & cuisine & great birding with our guides phenomenal local knowledge & contacts facilitating amazing wildlife viewing ( including hen harrier roosts) & fascinating local background ranging from geology to history to insider information about projects such as the red kite re- introduction
Rating for tour operator:Dedicated to providing personal great wildlife experiences & willing to help customise holidays
CRETE IN SPRING - BIRDWATCHING AND BOTANY
A vast array of flowers were introduced to me / us, by a very6 knowledgeable guide. The birdlife would have been around but for the rather late arrival of the migrant species The food and drink and accommodation were all excellent
A vast array of flowers were introduced to me / us, by a very6 knowledgeable guide. The birdlife would have been around but for the rather late arrival of the migrant species The food and drink and accommodation were all excellent
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek are and were very helpful, proactive and most concerned about me as a client and traveller. Plenty of information and support was available and the guides who accompanied the tour were very professional and knew their individual subjects
Day trip birdwatching at Pagham harbour
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, who gave us a great day enjoying the outdoors.
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, who gave us a great day enjoying the outdoors.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek always keep us fully informed about arrangements for outings.
excellent service, great experiences and good value for money.
wonderful. birding holiday extraordinaire! small group with a superb guide - knowledgeable, patient and very personable.
wonderful. birding holiday extraordinaire! small group with a superb guide - knowledgeable, patient and very personable.
Rating for tour operator:can't speak highly enough of them. very good communications. clear directions. delivered what was promised - and more.