Naturetrek Traveller Reviews

We visited several areas of Madagascar and were treated to sightings of twenty-six different types of Lemur, eleven types of chameleon, various snakes (boas), lizards, butterflies and arachnids. All capped off by encounters with many, many birds, all of which were new to us. Our European guide was a bird expert and our Malagasy guide specialised in Lemurs. We were told that 80% of all Madagascar's wildlife is found only in Madagascar. Another highlight was the different kinds of vegetation that we travelled through, e.g. rainforest, spiny forest, a cactus garden and the wonderful baobab trees.

We found Naturetrek to be extremely helpful and accommodating. Early on they agreed for our tour to go ahead even though there were less than minimum numbers to make it viable for them because we were travelling a long distance and needed to book our flights well in advance to guarantee that we could be there. By the time of the tour, we did just reach minimum numbers and we were treated to an excellent European guide as well as a Malagasy guide. All our communication with the company was handled very efficiently and promptly.

The holiday to The Pantanal area of Brazil was an amazing wildlife experience. We travelled mainly in an open truck, and started viewing wildlife within a short time of leaving the airport, we saw 172 species of birds including several sightings of the magnificent Hyacinth Macaws. Staying on the Flotel was an ideal base to travel the water ways to see Jaguars and other wildlife of the area. Our Tour Guide Marcos Felix, was extremely knowledgeable and was keen for his clients to see what the Pantanal had to offer.

Naturetrek, organized a very good tour. Transfers were good and on time. An add-on to Iguazu National Park was well organized with a personalized birding guide to take care of us. We would recommend Naturetrek as good wildlife Tour Operator.

The lodge and cabins were first rate everything you would need was in the cabin. The restaurant had a large varied menu for breakfast lunch and dinner and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Would get tea coffee freshly squeezed fruit juice at any time. Full breakfast menu available for early bird watchers breakfasts at 6 am The bird guide we had Esdras was very knowledgeable friendly and very helpful making sure all the group saw all the birds. Excellent programme of visits to various birding sites and walks round Pico Bonito trails. Would recommend a stay at this lodge to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday with lots of wildlife

Very well organised trip to a little known birding location of Honduras. A top rate lodge for the 8 night stay evolving not too much traveling to the various sites for birding. Great to have a birding trip with a one centre base especially as the cabins at Pico Bonito catered for all your needs

we visited mindo for three days then down to sani lodge for three days and finished in valcabamba again for three days we saw the six families we asked for and altogether we saw 363 species including 8 antpittas 6 owls and over 30 tanagers to mention a few.

the ground operaters in ecuador where outstanding the guides they arranged for us where again outstanding nothing was to much cannot speak highly enough of them thanks naturetrek and neblina forest.

We had a guided tour of north-west Corsica in September 2014. The guide was excellent and very knowledgable especially about the flora on the Island. We had spent a week on our own before joining the Naturetrek tour, and as we spent more time with our guide the more we understood the history and way of life on the island. Nothing was too much trouble for the guide and he was very happy to help all the members of the party to enjoy the week. We had a lot of bird watchers in the party and our guide was very good at getting some very lively and fun debates going in the evening. All in all very good holiday and we would definitely use this tour company again and we would like to return to Corsica.

WE wanted to spend an extra week on Corsica and Natjretrek were very helpful arranging flights and keeping us informed about how and where to meet the rest of the party. would very happily use them in the future.

The holiday was a birdwatching trip to North West Ecuador covering the areas east and west of the Andes. Accommodation was at Lodges set up for Birding / Wildlife enthusiasts all of which were superb with fantastic amenities, comfortable rooms and the food throughout was plentiful, fresh and of a really good quality. The guide Alejandro Solano was top class, as good if not better than any guide I have been with. I would certainly book an holiday just because he was the guide on it.

The holiday was booked through Naturetrek. This was the first time I have been with them and I would not hesitate to book with them again. I spoke to a few members of staff on the telephone and all were very helpful. They even booked us to depart from a local airport without us having to ask which was much appreciated. When arriving in Ecuador their local agents could not do enough for you.

I went on the nature trek lemur tour in Madagascar and aided by the knowledgeable guides we had superb views of a huge array of wildlife including lemurs , boas Giraffe necked weevil, the elusive fossa and numerous bird species. We visited a number of the national parks and reserves as well as some conservation projects and a paper making project. We travelled in a minibus and stayed in hotels and lodges which varied in standard but were all quite acceptable and very comfortable. Loads of lovely food and the meals were very social I had a great trip !

The trip was very well organised and the very enthusiastic guides were flexible in trying to meet every bodies expectations I had a super time and would use nature trek again and would love to re visit Madagascar and saviour more of its unique biodiversity

Flew to Madrid, mini bus to our guest house, lovely welcome by a Spanish family. Home cooking throughout. Expert tour guide took us to all the best places, felt we had seen a non tourist area of Spain and the best of it's wildlife. Marvellous.

Naturetrek looks after you so I feel I can go on my own with them as a single female and not be apprehensive, or I can take my very elderly aunt and not be worried about her welfare. And they really know where all the best wildlife spots are.

After a long journey we were greeted with a fruit cocktail to revive us,then taken to our spacious rooms.Then it was birding, birding, birding,with our excellent guides.A truly memorable holiday.

As this was the first tour to Honduras there were a few teething troubles,but with these overcome,and with the efficiency of our guide Richard,the rest of the holiday was stress free and relaxing.I hope to be travelling with the company at a future date.

A wonderful holiday in the high Arctic aboard a Naturetrek chartered vessel (MV Ortelius). Expectations were high but the wildlife and scenery easily exceeded our wildest dreams! Polar Bears, Walrus, huge sea bird colonies, Blue, Humpback and Minke Whales were amongst the many wildlife highlights. All this with spectacular scenery throughout. The boat, an ice-strengthened expedition vessel, was crewed by a professional and friendly team and Naturetrek also sent 3 of their own tour leaders. Needless to say there was a wealth of knowledge aboard which proved invaluable for the exciting daily land excursions and absorbing evening lectures. This holiday comes highly recommended!

Naturetrek were friendly and helpful throughout the entire process and provided extensive pre tour information, ensuring we were well prepared for the holiday. I would highly recommend them and look forward to travelling with them again.