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Naturetrek Traveller Reviews
Reviews of Naturetrek
wonderful
nice small group, v good accommodation & food, expert guide very knowledgable, Not too much travelling, good 2 centre holiday.superb birds,
nice small group, v good accommodation & food, expert guide very knowledgable, Not too much travelling, good 2 centre holiday.superb birds,
Rating for tour operator:Apart from flight change from Heathrow to Stansted , an excellent birding and wine tasting holiday. Good pre tour information & advice.
A safari that will not be forgotten for a long time
As far as we are concerned we were completely satisfied with the holiday. The tented accommodation was really good (with proper beds and private facilities) and the camp staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was very good and we were amazed at the excellent fare the cook provided on such a "primitive" kitchen.
As far as we are concerned we were completely satisfied with the holiday. The tented accommodation was really good (with proper beds and private facilities) and the camp staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was very good and we were amazed at the excellent fare the cook provided on such a "primitive" kitchen.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek's brochure was very accurate and the staff so very friendly and helpful and we would certainly travel with them again.
An unusual safari experience
This was a safari with lots of night drives to see rare mammals including Aadvarks and Black footed cats. It was very successful ( 4 aardvarks). I had been on about 30 African wildlife safaris before and never seen an aardvark so I was very pleased to see a new species. The accommodation, food and guides were all very good, and South Africa seems a very well organised, clean and friendly country.
This was a safari with lots of night drives to see rare mammals including Aadvarks and Black footed cats. It was very successful ( 4 aardvarks). I had been on about 30 African wildlife safaris before and never seen an aardvark so I was very pleased to see a new species. The accommodation, food and guides were all very good, and South Africa seems a very well organised, clean and friendly country.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek always seem to organise very good holidays. Everything ran smoothly, including airport transfers as we had a tight connection at Jo'burg but were met and escorted through efficiently. I have been on over 10 holidays with this company to all parts of the world and have always been very happy with them. I often travel alone and am always confident that I will be looked after well and will travel with like-minded people.
Spain's Coto Donana & Extremadura Birdwatching.
It was a superb holiday. The 2 trip leaders were real experts in their field of birds and both excellent at identifying wild flowers. They listened to what the group wanted to see and went to great lengths to try and find good locations for seeing the given species. In addition the hotel locations were stunning, the first overlooking a lagoon and the second with wonderful views.
It was a superb holiday. The 2 trip leaders were real experts in their field of birds and both excellent at identifying wild flowers. They listened to what the group wanted to see and went to great lengths to try and find good locations for seeing the given species. In addition the hotel locations were stunning, the first overlooking a lagoon and the second with wonderful views.
Rating for tour operator:Very efficient and have a personal touch.
Expert led birdwatching & wildlife tour of Coto Donana and Extremadura regions of Spain.
First Class. 2 location tour led by outstandingly knowledgable experts for whom nothing was a problem. A well organised and thoughtfully implemented holiday delivering exactly "waht it said on the tin". First time with this company, but would definitely use again.
First Class. 2 location tour led by outstandingly knowledgable experts for whom nothing was a problem. A well organised and thoughtfully implemented holiday delivering exactly "waht it said on the tin". First time with this company, but would definitely use again.
Rating for tour operator:Specialist in Nature based holidays .... efficient and effective (and fun!)
Surpassing expectations
My two days spent in the Forest of Dean were excellent in all ways, including the amount of wildlife seen and the care and attention of the wonderful guides who were most professional.
My two days spent in the Forest of Dean were excellent in all ways, including the amount of wildlife seen and the care and attention of the wonderful guides who were most professional.
Rating for tour operator:Naturetrek handled everything very well and dealt with all my enquiries in a very professional manner.
Everything it said on the "tin" (and more)
This was my first holiday with Naturetrek and it more than lived up to expectations. The leaders had an immense range of knowledge of natural history which they went out of their way to share with us yet at no time making us feel inadequate. Their knowledge of the area was excellent and invaluable from a botanist's point of view. And the picnic lunches they prepared each day were superb!
This was my first holiday with Naturetrek and it more than lived up to expectations. The leaders had an immense range of knowledge of natural history which they went out of their way to share with us yet at no time making us feel inadequate. Their knowledge of the area was excellent and invaluable from a botanist's point of view. And the picnic lunches they prepared each day were superb!
Rating for tour operator:Could not fault Naturetrek, its efficiency and general organisation. We were provided with useful information, plant lists, suggested reading matter, etc in ample time prior to the departure date.
Fabulous Northern Lights and Killer Whales!
A great trip to Iceland to see the Northern Lights and Killer Whales. We were very lucky indeed with the weather - 2 clear nights when the Northern Lights were absolutely fantastic! Even I got some great photos - the leader showed me things on my camera that I never knew existed!! Plus we saw Killer Whales too and I even have some half decent photos of them too. Tips for anyone thinking of travelling to Iceland in winter - 1. its cold obviously ...
A great trip to Iceland to see the Northern Lights and Killer Whales. We were very lucky indeed with the weather - 2 clear nights when the Northern Lights were absolutely fantastic! Even I got some great photos - the leader showed me things on my camera that I never knew existed!! Plus we saw Killer Whales too and I even have some half decent photos of them too. Tips for anyone thinking of travelling to Iceland in winter - 1. its cold obviously so bring the warmest clothes you have. 2. Get the Yaktrax for your boots - we didn't but wished we had - its very slippy on the ice. 3. Go to the Blue Lagoon - brilliant even if a tad expensive @ £25.00 pp. 4. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather but there's not much you can do about that! 5. You will need a tripod for good shots of the Northern Lights.
Rating for tour operator:Very well organised and the Tour Leader's (Malcolm Stott) "camera class" was a great idea. I had no idea my camera had all the settings it has and without this advice I would have had no decent shots of the Northern Lights. I would recommend Nature Trek and will travel with them again in future.
Well organized, well lead, extremely informative and enjoyable.
Birding and botanising in Sardinia with my parents (both in their 80's) - wonderful wild flowers and orchids, easy travelling and very knowledgeable leaders/guides. Accurately described as Level 1 trip, which was very important to the older members of the party and they were able to enjoy everything as much as we did.
Birding and botanising in Sardinia with my parents (both in their 80's) - wonderful wild flowers and orchids, easy travelling and very knowledgeable leaders/guides. Accurately described as Level 1 trip, which was very important to the older members of the party and they were able to enjoy everything as much as we did.
Rating for tour operator:Not necessary to have much contact with them as all arrangements made quickly & efficiently, and everything worked smoothly in the field.
Naturetrek to Crete to see wonderful spring flowers and birds
It was quite overwhelming and such a joy. The days were filled with excursions to remote locations, where our knowledgeable and friendly leaders took us to out-of-the-way places, where we could see remarkable and lovely plants and birds. The temperature difference between the mountains and the coast was surprising, and so we went from the chill of the uplands to the warm coast, where we enjoyed excellent meals in the evening.
It was quite overwhelming and such a joy. The days were filled with excursions to remote locations, where our knowledgeable and friendly leaders took us to out-of-the-way places, where we could see remarkable and lovely plants and birds. The temperature difference between the mountains and the coast was surprising, and so we went from the chill of the uplands to the warm coast, where we enjoyed excellent meals in the evening.
Rating for tour operator:Fine, no problems at all