Flooglebinder

A trip of a lifetime for every student involved. Literally quoted “best trip ever”The itinerary is all encompassing and delivers it all. If you are looking for a school trip that ticks every box, cross curricular, environmental, ecological, research, stretching boundaries, working with projects with real time values in today's ever changing situations, developing consideration and ethical choices, sustainability and all whilst still encouraging that all important grounding and mindfulness then look no further; Flooglebinder deliver it all. The team of staff are incredible in every way and cannot do enough to make your experience everything you could possibly hope for. Next years trip already booked! Need to look at preparing for 2025

In 2019 animal management students from Northumberland college, were incredibly lucky to be given the opportunity to head to Italy to take part in a marine conservation camp dedicated to scientific research and training. On the trip, students were able to get involved with cetacean sightings and identification, DNA sampling (non-invasive), acoustic monitoring, water quality samples, micro and macro plastic surveys, turtle rescue and rehabilitation and academic lectures. All this, along with sightseeing, volcano climbing, museum trips and sampling the local cuisine, made for an educational and extremely rewarding trip. The staff from Flogglebinder and Jonian Dolphin Conservation were so knowledgeable, fun and all-round AMAZING, making the trip utterly unforgettable. We can’t wait to run some future projects back to Italy and beyond! #JonianDolphinConservation #Bluemind #Flooglebinder

I could not recommend Flooglebinder enough! They are a fantastic company. From the day I found out about the trip to South Africa that they offer for students I was hooked! Throughout the process of booking the trip Ian was always updating me on any information for the trip including flights and activities that will take place and what I need for my trip of a lifetime! I always felt supported and safe and like I could ask any questions which would always be replied to quickly. The trip itself was out of this world, everyday was full of education, excitement, adventure and something different everyday. I cannot wait to travel with Flooglebinder again!

South Africa trip! AMAZING! Would highly recommend.After spending three weeks in Africa, gaining an insight into field guiding, I am now pursuing a career in guiding, all thanks to Flooglebinder. The trip was jam packed with new experiences, most unexpected and it was fun all the way through! We got to assist in a rhino darting and spent most of the time tracking animals, and enjoying our time by the camp fire in the evenings. We gained qualifications in tracking and first aid. Ian (co-founder of flooglebinder) spent much of the trip with us which made it more personal. I would definitely like to join other trips in the future. They really care about wildlife and conservation and sustainable tourism. Thank you so much for the experience!

I can safely say that my student experience in Thailand with Flooglebinder was like none other! When I first met Brad and Ian way back in 2015, I felt instantly assured that my first solo trip abroad would be a great one, and it was clear to see their dedication and passion for conservation and education. My three week experience on the mainland and then onto Koh Tao, was what led me to further my studies the following year at university. I actually returned to Thailand in 2019 to collect my dissertation research. Since my studies, I was lucky enough to undertake an internship with Flooglebinder, so that I could continue my love for marine conservation.

I had the most amazing trip to Thailand with Flooglebinder and can't wait to go back. The tours around Bangkok were brilliant but diving on Koh Tao was the highlight. The accommodation was beautiful and the food was out of this world. Look forward to planning another family adventure with them as soon as I can. Paul

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! In 2019 I was all set to go to Sri Lanka however due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to go. I was devastated and thought, worst case scenario I get a refund and best case scenario they change the trip to somewhere like Greece. What I did not expect was the ultimate scenario of them pulling off a quick change to INDIA!! Not ashamed to say I squealed publicly at finding out we were going to THE place I have always wanted to go. It only got better from there. Whilst in India we were able to see everything the country had to offer from their food to their beautiful temples, the people and just the organised chaos that is India. As well as experience the culture I was able to get hands-on experience working with Wildlife SOS to assist in the daily duties of caring for the rescued Sloth bears and Elephants. To top it off we were also able to see two wild Tigers and to the guides surprise a wild Sloth bear! The best thing about Flooglebinder though is the people; Brad and Ian worked hard to make this trip amazing through meticulous organising and planning so we were able to learn about the conservation efforts in Ranthambore and the benefits of camera trapping. Having a memorable experience and learning is a main priority of Flooglebinder however I deeply appreciate the efforts they go to, to ensure sustainability and limit plastic waste where they can.

I cannot recommend flooglebinder enough, I went on a trip to South Africa in 2019 and it was honestly one of the best and most memorable experiences. The trip was planned out perfectly, I have some food allergies and Ian helped me with that. Everywhere we stayed everyone was so nice and welcoming, Ian made sure we were always all looked after and safe, making sure our needs were met. These experiences are the kind of experiences you remember for the rest of your life and smile when you look back and think about them. I hope to book a future trip with flooglebinder as there are so many options for locations of travel with the company and more unique experiences.

I was unbelievably excited for the Wales trip with Flooglebinder, and it still managed to greatly exceed my expectations! Being immersed in nature and around others who were so passionate about the environment brought so much positivity. I also gained a lot of experience in identification, surveying and coastal management and ecology. This experience, along with inspirational talks, left me feeling more motivated and confident about the future. Cant wait for the next one... get me to Peru!

I started my journey with flooglebinder in 2018, when I got the opportunity to travel to Greece with them to learn and help with turtle conservation on the stunning coast of lakonikos. The trip really opened my eyes on plastic pollution and how small changes can make a big difference. I loved the company and the trip so much, I decided to take up the opportunity to go on there Sri Lanka trip the following year, unfortunately an incident occurred in Sri Lanka leading to us not being able to go, instead of canceling the trip they changed location to India and pulled off an incredible memorable experience. Being able to see tigers in the wild and working first hand with Elephants and Sloth bears is something I will never forget. After learning so much about what flooglebinder does, I decided I really wanted to be a part of it, so i got in contact with them and was offered an internship, where i worked closely with them for the past eight months learning in detail what they are trying to achieve. I look forward to being able to learn and explore with them again. I would highly recommend them.