Testimonials
пїЅA fabulous trip with a superb leader in Mario Langourov and lovely other group members. We managed to photograph in excess of 90 different butterflies as well as seeing loads of other Bulgarian nature. A memorable holiday. Thank you Wild Echo.пїЅ Neil and Janet Holman - Mountain Butterflies and Macro Photography - July 2022
пїЅAnyone booking a tour with Wild Echo will be impressed with the knowledge and attitude of their tour guides if my experience is anything to go by. I have now done two different tours and have been very happy with the service received.пїЅ Mr. Jon Mitchell - Rollers and Bee-eaters- May-JuneВ 2019
"I had a very enjoyable trip, I got some really good shots of bee-eaters
and rollers, and I would definitely consider doing another tour with
Wild Echo. " Mr. Czech Conroy - Rollers and Bee-eaters - May 2019
пїЅA fascinating tour full of unexpected pleasures. Not just a big haul of new species for the camera, but also beautiful landscapes, intriguing history, great food and friendly, welcomingВ Armenians.пїЅ Derek Longhurst - Butterflies and beauty of Armenia May - June 2018
"I had a fantastic holiday and Georgi was an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable tour leader"
Gordon Burch - Reptiles and amphibians May 2018
"We had an excellent trip, with some very good sightings.I also got some nice images of the bird in Jordan" - Terhi Majanen andВ Alexander Yates - JordanпїЅs Birds and CultureВ May 2018
"A wonderful tour in beautiful unspoilt countryside.В Mario looked after us so well,nothing was too much trouble and he has so much knowledge and expertise.The butterflies and wildlife were fantastic and it was a lovely group." - Al and John Roberts - Early Butterfly tourВ April - May 2018
"The tour was well planned and the guiding by Dobromir professional, yet adapted to our knowledge and experience. We felt that a great deal of attention was paid and efforts were made making sure we would get the most out of the tour and maximizing our chances to see as many species as possible." - Tord Andreasson andВ Ann-Cathrine Sanderberg - Via Pontica - Early Autumn Migration - September 2017
"West Balkans tour this year was exceptional - great butterflies, great weather and great company! Five stars" -В Derek Longhurst - 2017 tour
"We loved the trip very much and especially the magic bear moment!"- Frances Jansen and Remie Van Oosterhout - Birds and bears - April 2017
"We thank everyone at Wild Echo for arranging such a good holiday for us. It is one we shall never forget. "- Pat Hall - Birds, butterflies, bears - June 2016
"Like last yearпїЅs tour, we enjoyed this one so much, that we are looking foreward to join another Spatia / Wild Echo butterfly tour led by Mario. "- Ron Demey & Rita Swinnen - Early Butterflies - May 2016
"We did enjoy the holiday and learned a lot from you, particularly about Bulgarian history, food and your conservation projects as well as the wildlife. We look forward to hearing from you and thanks once again for all your help in finding the birds and butterflies during our trip." - Val and Mike Walker пїЅ private photo tour
"Thank you very much indeed for looking after us all and for me, especially, so many "Life Ticks". Very impressed with the variety habitats that you introduced to and allowed us to explore at a leisurely pace guided by your wonderful skills in bird spotting! Thanks once again!"- John Berrington пїЅ Via Pontica tour - 2012
"Would like to say thank you for a great holiday. The holiday was run very professionally from answering emails at the start to being dropped off at the airport. Cannot fault the holiday at all, it was superb. Would you please pass on my thanks to the 2 guides, they both made this a holiday one I will never forget. Already saving and hoping to go back in two years time. Again a huge Thank you!" - Steve Davies - Birds and wildlife photo tour 2012
"Thank you for your email comments, needless to say last week was truly fantastic, so many highlights. Just the shear volume of birds was great to see. Flocks of Phalaropes, Wood Sands and the Calandra Larks, I wont forget in a hurry. Getting to know you and your country was also a pleasure. Your commitment to your tours is clearly 100%, I can see why you get a lot of return business."- David - winner of the Birdwatch Magazine free tour.
"If you are interested in seeing lots of butterflies, many species and photographing them, then any of Spatia butterfly tours are sure to exceed your expectations. Mario is able not only to identify all the butterflies you will see, but more importantly he knows where to find them. He is a charming and friendly man with a good sense of humour and is an excellent leader.
From the first contact you make with Spatia you are treated as a friend and every effort is made to accommodate your needs. Flights and departures may not coincide with tour dates, if this is the case, hotel accommodation will be booked for you in Sofia or other special arrangements made for you.
Spatia also run butterfly and wildlife macro photography courses, providing excellent opportunities to photograph wildlife in the field with expert advice with regard to all aspects of your camera and also the tips on how to improve your photography are invaluable."- Linda M Jones
"Thoroughly enjoyed my Spatia Wildlife tour of Bulgaria. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and took us to the prime butterfly locations around the country. Excellent value, a great introduction to the country and a most memorable holiday. And thank you all for contributing to what was a most enjoyable tour - I had an absolute ball! - Derek Longhurst
"I had a great time .. loved every minute of it actually! .. and enjoyed the company too. And I have some great new butterflies and dragonflies to add to my photo list. For sure I will be returning to Bulgaria - there is just so much to take in (butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, meadows ... birds ... bugs too пїЅ and great food)!" - Bruce Graham
"I would like to say a big thank you for a brilliant week of birding, I enjoyed every minute. It was an honour and a pleasure to spend time with you, your knowledge and love of wildlife is really amazing. I really cannot thank you enough. Excellent accommodation and superb Food, and I would recommend Spatia Wildlife to all travelling Birders and will certainly be using them again." - Ernie Wells
"Dear Dobry, many thanks for a great trip that everyone enjoyed very much. It was well organised, the hotels were excellent and the birds and butterflies well up to expectations. We all thought that you worked very hard on our behalf, and I very much look forward to doing further trips with you in the future." - David Tomilnson
"Dear Dobry, just to thank you for the excellent tour, we both learnt a lot about your wonderful butterflies and appreciated the conversations about various aspects of Bulgaria. It was good travelling as a small group and staying in small hotels. Questionnaire just gone off to greentours with a high recommendation!" - John and Pam
"Dear Dobromir, many thanks for all your efforts in arranging our trip to Bulgaria which was a great success with wonderful birds, flowers, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Mario was brilliant throughout the tour with excellent driving, interpreting, care of all the group needs, identifications, local history and a great sense of humour. He added so much to our enjoyment of the holiday. Best Wishes and Many Thanks" - Mike Tong
"Dear Dobry, just a quick e-mail to say thank you for an excellent tour which we all enjoyed. The food and accommodation was good, the last stop in Bulgaria brilliant and of course your company, guiding, driving and hard work were apreciated. Thanks" - Mike Robinson
"Having now participated in five Spatia Wildlife tours I can recommend the company without hesitation. Professional and friendly, the leaders not only have a deep knowledge of their subject but a genuine passion for natural history and a willingness to share their expertise and experience with the group." - Jeremy Milne
"I have been enjoying professionally guided butterfly/wildlife tours for over 20 years, and I thought that Mario was the very best of all the tour leaders I have travelled with. This is not just about knowledge of the wildlife encountered - anyone can learn that - but also the more difficult subject of "leadership". I have taught leadership to young RAF officers, so I know what it is about.
I thought Marios attention to the needs of the group as a whole, and to those of each individual member was spot-on. He worked really hard the whole time to keep us all happy, and I would recommend his trips to anyone."
- Ken Bailey