Leaders

Kurt Vickery

Kurt Vickery is a freelance photographer whose childhood experiences in Malaysia awakened his interest in the natural world. Exploring Europe, Iran and Kazakhstan have broadened his knowledge in recent years. A keen lepidopterist and birdwatcher, his main interest is bulbous plants, with a particular passion for Tulips. He maintains a fine collection of bulbs under glass. In a former life he trained professionally as a chef and maintains his skills by regularly cooking for his family and friends at his home in Somerset. So, should anything go wrong with arrangements anywhere, at least you won’t go hungry!

Leading on the following tours

Asia Europe Middle East Natural World Tours

SUMMER ON LAZISTAN’S HIGH PASSES

The Pontic Alps 27th Jul - 9th Aug 2026 (14 days)

Europe Natural World Tours
Europe Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours

& The Southern Pindhos Mountains

Delphi 11th Oct - 18th Oct 2026 (8 days)

Europe Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours
Europe Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours
Americas Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours
Asia Europe Middle East Mostly Botanical
Asia Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours

Early Spring in the Celestial Mountains

Kyrgyzia 18th Mar - 29th Mar 2027 (12 days)

Asia Mostly Botanical Natural World Tours
Asia Natural World Tours
Asia Natural World Tours

The Tien Shan, The Celestial Mountains & the Dzhungarian Gate

Central Asian Odyssey 7th Apr - 15th May 2027 (39 days)

Asia Natural World Tours

Bulbs of the Celestial Mountains

Kyrgyzia 19th Apr - 1st May 2027 (13 days)

Asia Europe Natural World Tours
Asia Europe Middle East Natural World Tours

SUMMER ON LAZISTAN’S HIGH PASSES

The Pontic Alps 25th Jul - 7th Aug 2027 (14 days)