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For over 30 years our expert naturalists have led small group tours to some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife and birdwatching destinations. Our programme features over 100 nature holidays to choose from, including a range of specialised photography, flora, butterfly and dragonfly tours.

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Birds & Bears in Transylvania

Travel to Romania's Transylvania for a wonderful variety of habitats, and the chance to see brown bear, wallcreeper, black woodpecker and numerous passerines amidst the scenic gorges.

Here are some of our most popular nature holidays to inspire you…

Choose your destination

From bird watching in Costa Rica to dragonfly watching in France, blue whale watching in Sri Lanka to bear viewing in Finland, we offer an unparalleled range of small group tours to see the finest wildlife in the world. Explore by region or choose a featured destination.

Featured destinations

UK

The UK offers a delightful combination of birding and wildlife experiences. Across the UK our national parks and nature reserves are home to spectacular wildlife.

Spain

Spain is a naturalist’s paradise, offering spectacular birdwatching, stunning scenery, and exciting opportunities to see rare wildlife such as the Iberian lynx.

Costa Rica

Visit Costa Rica and discover a place teeming with wildlife – monkeys and reptiles in the rainforest, turtles and whales on the coast, and over 800 bird species.

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Discover your holiday

From bird watching around the world to butterfly viewing, flower photography to migration tours in spring and autumn, we offer the finest choice of wildlife and nature viewing.

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Your experience

Exceptional experiences lie at the heart of everything we do. Here are just three of the thousands of experiences our clients have enjoyed. Talk to our team of experts to book your next naturalist tour.

Walking through the rainforests was a magical experience - epiphytes, vines and mosses dripping from every tree, and an amazing variety of colourful birds, insects and animals.

Andrew M went to Costa Rica, Latin America in March 2024

The game drives were the highlight. We saw 3 lions on the first day, a pack of wild dogs with an Impala kill, an elephant at a water hole, an angry hippo and a wide range of bird species.

Gary K went to Botswana, Africa in March 2024

We had a knowledgeable leader, good accommodation and excellent wildlife. Highlights of the trip were spotting shore larks, hawfinch, yellowhammer and short-eared owls.

Jennifer K went to , Europe in March 2024