Go Slow in Alderney

From the moment I booked the holiday to the return journey the whole experience was amazing. Everything was organised for me, I could not believe the beautiful hotel room I had with views of the bay. Our tour leaders were so knowledgeable and helpful, and made the holiday exciting and interesting. The island itself was heaven, with fantastic bird life, flowers and insects. A wonderful place to go on holiday, especially when organised by Naturetrek. Naturetrek are so professional and efficient, this is the third holiday I have taken with them. They are lovely helpful people, nothing is too much trouble. The holiday was exactly as they described, in fact better. Travelling alone I feel safe in the knowledge that Naturetrek have sorted everything and I am travelling with a well-known, superb, professional company.

D.W. Devon, June 22

Alderney is really a small island - less than 3 sq Kim’s I think! Leaders were able to give a very varied tour, including much information on both the natural history and history of the island. The ability to identify a very wide variety of birds, butterflies and especially flowers was impressive, and the leaders were able to alter and adapt the tour according to the conditions at short notice.

J.G. West Sussex, May 22

Unbeatable experiences included watching bird ringing, particularly the swallows from their roost. I enjoyed the tour flexibility so that we could take advantage of weather and bird/wildlife/plant sightings. This tour in particular enabled us to meet local people such as the hedgehog specialist and the bird observatory board member who invited us for coffee in her garden while we looked at the moth trap findings there. John and Matt were constantly looking out for interesting things and encouraged great respect for the animals and plants. John was able to tell us a lot about the history of the island, an added bonus. They made us feel part of their "family" of friends and partners. Very special indeed.

C.T, West Sussex, May 2022

John and Matt were both incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, helpful, keen to discuss and impart their knowledge in a very inclusive way. The incredible wide-ranging knowledge of John Horton meant we covered all aspects of the wildlife and history of Alderney.

J.F. Buckinghamshire, September 2021

Very relaxed schedule that provided interest for all those in the group. Because the island is so small getting anywhere was quick and easy. The two leaders were very knowledgeable and both had a delightful and very easy manner. Braye Beach Hotel excellent.

G.H. London, September 2021

I have thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. I felt we had really got away from home, but it wasn't too far to travel. I enjoyed the mix of subjects with the expertise of the guides. John and Annabel were brilliant, and they were keen to make sure everyone saw what was being looked at.

We enjoyed our week on Alderney very much. We thought the guided walks with John and Annabel were excellent. Our morning watching the bird ringing and the examination of the moth trap were the wildlife highlights for me. 

P.S, West Yorkshire, June 19