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Naturetrek by Richard, 23 May 2015
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Superb holiday with excellent guides with fantastic knowledge of birds and wildlife

The Coto Donana in Spain was an excellent wildlife break with the hotel bedroom overlooking a nature lagoon with pink Flamingos, wild boar, wild horses and many other bird species. Overall highly recommended

The Coto Donana in Spain was an excellent wildlife break with the hotel bedroom overlooking a nature lagoon with pink Flamingos, wild boar, wild horses and many other bird species. Overall highly recommended

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Always helpful and provided last years tour reports and a full itinerary and excellent guides. Hotel was very comfortable with fantastic views, all food included and a local guide as well. Again, highly recommended

Naturetrek by Simon_S, 22 May 2015
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An enthralling experience providing a fascinating introduction to the wildlife and scenery of Corsica

Our guides had and shared their excellent knowledge of Corsica and its natural history. They planned and ran a well balanced itinery, driving was kept to a minimum giving us the maximum time available in the field. The hotels used were in excellent locations, allowing pre-breakfast birdwatching with just a minute's walk. A holiday I would thoroughly recommend.

Our guides had and shared their excellent knowledge of Corsica and its natural history. They planned and ran a well balanced itinery, driving was kept to a minimum giving us the maximum time available in the field. The hotels used were in excellent locations, allowing pre-breakfast birdwatching with just a minute's walk. A holiday I would thoroughly recommend.

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I have used Naturetrek on a number of occassions, and as always, I cannot find fault with the service they provided for this holiday. Their brochure is very well produced, as is their website, which is particularly easy to use and navigate.

Naturetrek by Fred, 22 May 2015
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An excellent blend of natural history and ancient history.

This holiday was based on western Turkey and was a great blend of natural history and ancient history.

This holiday was based on western Turkey and was a great blend of natural history and ancient history.

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I have travelled with Naturetrek for many years now and have always found their holidays to be of a consistently high standard.

Naturetrek by WildMIke, 19 May 2015
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This was an active bird-watching holiday and we saw most of the target species.

The tour was well organised, based for 7 nights in three centres. Each day we set off from our centre, sometimes early with packed breakfast, and visited well researched sites where we were rewarded with the birds we had come to see. Sometimes we had evening expeditions in search of dusk and night birds. The Easyjet flights were on time, the transport by mini-bus was appropriate, the hotels were comfortable, the meals out were good. The guides ...

The tour was well organised, based for 7 nights in three centres. Each day we set off from our centre, sometimes early with packed breakfast, and visited well researched sites where we were rewarded with the birds we had come to see. Sometimes we had evening expeditions in search of dusk and night birds. The Easyjet flights were on time, the transport by mini-bus was appropriate, the hotels were comfortable, the meals out were good. The guides and fellow tourists were friendly and helpful. On the final day we had a quick visit to Tallin old town.

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Naturetrek are experienced wildlife tour operators. This is my third holiday with them and I have found them easy to deal with providing rewarding holidays. The local guides have been knowledgeable and helpful and the local guides add valuable local knowledge and language.

Naturetrek by Neil S, 19 May 2015
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Spain comes up trumps!

An excellent trip exploring the countryside of the Extremadura region and the Gredos mountains in Spain, watching Birds and other wildlife. Local culture was enjoyed also, staying in nice local hotels serving delicious regional cuisine.

An excellent trip exploring the countryside of the Extremadura region and the Gredos mountains in Spain, watching Birds and other wildlife. Local culture was enjoyed also, staying in nice local hotels serving delicious regional cuisine.

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Very helpful and provided and excellent professional service.

Brazil - Just Jaguars! by Chaz, 19 May 2015
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Just tigers -Two stay tiger holiday

Very well organised with excellent guides. Accommodation at first lodge was really great with excellent food and very nice staff. Second lodge not so good but Naturetrek actively trying to sort out which is good. It was a great experience and I learnt a lot about birds - not being a birdwatcher but being surrounded by them does tend to wear off on to you! All together a great holiday.

Very well organised with excellent guides. Accommodation at first lodge was really great with excellent food and very nice staff. Second lodge not so good but Naturetrek actively trying to sort out which is good. It was a great experience and I learnt a lot about birds - not being a birdwatcher but being surrounded by them does tend to wear off on to you! All together a great holiday.

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Well organised and pleasant but need to strongly consider much better discounts on multiple bookings. Have gone elsewhere for two other holidays because of this. Can't understand why they would not want to negotiate on £14000.00 worth of business!

Naturetrek by Martin Catch, 19 May 2015
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Superb wildlife holiday in Spain's Coto Donana and Extremadura

This Naturetrek tour was based at El Rocio in the Coto Donana near Seville and also in Extremadura near Trujilo. On this tour our leaders Simon and Amy were excellent showing the knowledge and personality to make a success of the trek - not easy in remote areas and with very different people in the group. We had some amazing sitings - Iberian Lynx and Spanish Imperial Eagle to name but two. On other occasions we not only saw the birds, ...

This Naturetrek tour was based at El Rocio in the Coto Donana near Seville and also in Extremadura near Trujilo. On this tour our leaders Simon and Amy were excellent showing the knowledge and personality to make a success of the trek - not easy in remote areas and with very different people in the group. We had some amazing sitings - Iberian Lynx and Spanish Imperial Eagle to name but two. On other occasions we not only saw the birds, animals, insects we were looking for but had really good views that will stay in the memory a long time. I was particularly keen to get some good sightings of Bee Eaters and was not disappointed! Hotels were good at both locations - especially the Vina las Torres Hotel in Extremadura which was outstanding.

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I have used Naturetrek on three holidays in the past 10 years and they have good leaders who really know about birds and wildlife. The itineries are well chosen to give a good chance of seeing the most interesting species. Hotels are close to areas rich in wildlife and also provide a good standard of food and accommodation. The leaders were knowledgeable and good at ensuring that all members of the group were involved - helping those for instance who had not seen clearly a particular bird or animal. The treks aim to help you see a large variety of the birds and other wildlife in the area in a relatively short period - for us 9 days and we have rarely been disappointed.

Naturetrek by Mr P H 15, 19 May 2015
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Breakfast with the birds

I visited the Canopy Tower in Panama, birdwatcing the rain forest along the pipeline road. Its a unique experiance staying in the tower and starting the day watching birds in the forest canopy at eye level. Coffee is provided for first light to get you going then buffet breakfast. When you have had your fill of the birds in the canopy you can head down the hummingbird feeders at the entrance giving fantastic close views. Our guideAlexis Sanchez ...

I visited the Canopy Tower in Panama, birdwatcing the rain forest along the pipeline road. Its a unique experiance staying in the tower and starting the day watching birds in the forest canopy at eye level. Coffee is provided for first light to get you going then buffet breakfast. When you have had your fill of the birds in the canopy you can head down the hummingbird feeders at the entrance giving fantastic close views. Our guideAlexis Sanchez was always close at hand to help with identification and bird song. It was a first class holiday and i would recomend it to everyone as its not all about birds but mammals butterfly's and flowers as well

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Naturetrek have vast experience in bird and wildlife holidays. It makes you confident that you are in safe hands. The pre departure pack is excellent and comprehensive, added to this you are sent a check list and a tour report from a previous trip. I have traveled with Naturetrek on a number of occations and am looking forward to my next trip with them

Naturetrek by JanC, 18 May 2015
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this holiday had it all!

I love nature but am not a fanatical twitcher or botanist, I just like to admired the beauty of nature. I also love beautiful buildings and the history associated with them. Many nature based holiudays are fixed on seeing target species but this holiday managed to incorporate everything and the mix of people meant that many of us developed new interests and saw the natural and man made wonders with new eyes! Everything was well organised yet ...

I love nature but am not a fanatical twitcher or botanist, I just like to admired the beauty of nature. I also love beautiful buildings and the history associated with them. Many nature based holiudays are fixed on seeing target species but this holiday managed to incorporate everything and the mix of people meant that many of us developed new interests and saw the natural and man made wonders with new eyes! Everything was well organised yet flexible enough to adapt to suit weather conditions etc so well done Naturetrek and there expert guides who made the week such fun as well as informative! 10/10!!

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Often in a relationship the two halves have very different interests and a compromise on holidays has to be reached meaning neither party gets full satisfaction! Naturetrek have recognized this and now include in their programme holidays that combine two or more subjects. Although birds and butterflies or flowers and bird holidays may be available elsewhere, Naturetrek have dared to join together natural and man made wonders which makes holidays to suit all tastes! These trips have proved extremely popular so hopefully they will plan many more in the future.

Naturetrek by M&P, 18 May 2015
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Great experience

A beginner's bird watching tour in Coto Donana; knowledgeable and friendly tour leaders who happily shared their knowledge with us all. Spent each day out "spotting" and each lunch and evening enjoying spanish food and wine and discussing the day's events. We saw lots of birds and would thoroughly recommend.

A beginner's bird watching tour in Coto Donana; knowledgeable and friendly tour leaders who happily shared their knowledge with us all. Spent each day out "spotting" and each lunch and evening enjoying spanish food and wine and discussing the day's events. We saw lots of birds and would thoroughly recommend.

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Informative information provided on website and in brochure. Easy to book. Everything organised and we were kept up to date in a timely manner. Feedback after the tour requested and responded to.