Brown Bear Viewing in Bulgaria

Brown Bear Viewing in Bulgaria 890 , 4 Days

The Brown Bear viewing is not just a touch to real nature but a lifetime experience! We offer you an exciting tour dedicated to observing wild Brown Bears in their hunting territories, without fences, without human interference and what is most important - in the heart of the most virgin area of the Rodopi Mountains. Viewing Brown Bears is rather thrilling experience as there is no guarantee in nature what will happen and if being on the Bears track would be successful. However for this tour we use local rangers that are fully aware of the behaviour of the Brown Bears and the wildlife in their territory in general. We guarantee a 90% chance of seeing a wild Brown Bear if you visit between April and May (after winter hibernation) and September and early October (before winter hibernation).

During the summer, the chances are lower because food sources are plentiful and bears are difficult to draw to specific regions suitable for viewing from a short distance. Last but not least, this journey provides a 100% certainty of seeing the Balkan Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica) as well as another hidden animal - the Capercaillie. Tracking displaying males of Capercaillie in April requires very early morning walks in the snow and keeping absolute silence by their displaying grounds. En-route we may see also Hazel Grouse, Wild Boar etc. Although we have encountered packs of wolves with our previous groups they still remain a matter of great luck.

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Price Includes:
accommodation in guest houses rooms with en-suite facilities
meals acc itinerary
use of all available hides
all transfers within the area (by 4x4 vehicle) and outside incl. pick up and drop off in Sofia
English-speaking guide and local ranger
VAT and local taxes

Not Included:
additional excursions during the days
entrance fees and tips
flight tickets
drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
insurance
other personal expenses.

Additional Services:
Small Group Supplement (1 person): 150 EUR per person


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Brown Bear Viewing in Bulgaria (Rated 4.83 / 5 Based on 439 Reviews.)
Price
890 EUR
Duration
4 Days
Single Supplement
100 EUR
Status
Open for booking

Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.

Easy to moderate hikes in mountaineous regions. Longer stays in a hide during the night.

Group Size
2-4
Reservation System Code
BGBEAR

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