Bears watching hiking tour

Are you fascinated by bears, wolves or lynxes? Would you like to learn more about their lives? Experience Slovakia will take you to places  where there are the best chances to see them. You can observe bears from a safe distance and under the supervision of an experienced instructor. Together with our hike in Podbanský you will learn about the life of bears, their natural environment and their relationship with us. In many countries bears are already extinct, and we are proud that we can still see them here. 

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* Although most of the time we see these animals in the wild during this tour, there could be a small chance that you might not see all of them. We cannot forget that we are entering their habitat instead of getting them to pose for a picture.

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Itinerary Sample 

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• ​Day 1: Pick up at the airport.

• ​Day 2: Trip to Podbanský to observe the life of bears. The route takes around 14 kilometres. The total elevation of this route is no more than 550 metres, and its highest point does not exceed 1500 metres above sea level.  Along the trail, we'll pause at designated stations, each unveiling a chapter of the bears' existence and their habits. As we venture deeper into the wild, the latter part of our expedition unveils a thrilling spectacle: observing bears in their natural domain, particularly in the rugged terrain of avalanche chutes. This immersive encounter is heightened by the expert observation techniques wielded by our seasoned guide, ensuring an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of these iconic animals.

• ​Day 3: High Tatras, Tour Sample:  Hikes in valleys - To Biele and Zelené pleso. Starting point Tatranská Lomnica. Difficulty: moderate, Distance: 12.1 km, Ascent: 826 m, Descent: 130 m, Duration: 7:00 h, Lowest point: 845 m, Highest point: 1,620 m.

• ​Day 4: High Tatras National Park, Tour Sample: Strbske Pleso to Popradske Pleso. Duration: 4h 30 min, Distance: 10,6km, Ascent:  260 m, Descent: 260 m,  ­Difficulty:  easy. Drop off at Poprad or Kosice.

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Tour Details 

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Start/End Location   Poprad or Košice (airport/train station/city centre)

Duration    Approx. 8 hours of activities per day

Availability    May 1st – October 30th

Group Size:    2–8 people

Not included   Flights, travel insurance, entry tickets

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📍 Optional pick-up/drop-off in Krakow available for an additional €60 per person (min. 2 people)

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What is included​​

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Tour Price

​€649 per person - discounted rate for more than 2 people booking the same tour