Bear Watching Hiking Tour in the High Tatras from Poprad

$189
Duration
7 hours
Difficaulty
Reviews
(3)
4.73 /5

About This Tour

Bear watching day tour in western tatras is probably most popular one.
To see the brown bear in its territory is very exciting thing.

PLEASE NOTE: Tour doesn't use hides or other view towers, you will spend day walking on
official hiking trail of High Tatras and there is a chance to see brown bear in its own territory.

High Tatras has many places where you can find them. But only us and our guides can take you there!!!

After we pick you up at the hotel we will take you to our starting point or just meet you there.
Please, be ready for a bit of walk through the valley.
Hike takes 7km into the valley and 7km back same way.

On todays trip we will visit bear locations and will observe it from safe distance.
Spotting distance of brown bear in tatra mountain in Slovakia is between 100 to 900 meters.

Tatra mountain has more than 400 of brown bears and the population is still growing!
Total number of brown bears in Slovakia is about 1000.

Destinations
Accessibility
Language
Max People
10

Inclusions

    Environmental Management Charge
    Local taxes
    Binoculars
    National Park fees
    Driver/guide
    Local guide
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Transport by private vehicle

  • Parking fees

Exclusions

    Food and drinks, unless specified

Tour Plan

Pick up location and start
Pick up and transfer is available from Poprad or Starý Smokovec or from Štrbské Pleso

While on bearwatching tour
You are going to spend great day in beautiful green valley of western tatra mountain with your guide.Be ready for longer walk, we will not go too high it is rather long /about 14km/.

End of the tour
Our tour ends in village Podbanské around noon or 1PM.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

What to Bring

Come with proper hiking gear, solid shoes, waterproof things.

Weather can be tricky in the mountain, be ready for afternoon rain on spring.

Have enough meal and drinks with you.

Hat and gloves are good to avoid of being cold.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Please confirm hotel pick-up at least 48 hours in advance on +421903641549.  Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • We can pick you up from these 3 points /towns/: - POPRAD - STARÝ SMOKOVEC - ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.73/5
Wonderful
3 verified reviews
Location (4.67/5)
Amenities (5/5)
Services (4.33/5)
Price (5/5)
Rooms (4.67/5)

3 Comments

  1. 4.6

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    We had an amazing time hiking through the Tatras, catching glimpses of bears in the wild while our guide shared stories about their habits.

  2. 4.8

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    Our group had the chance to explore the stunning heights while keeping an eye out for bears, which was an exhilarating experience. The guide took us to a vantage point overlooking a beautiful valley, where we spotted some wildlife, though we only caught a glimpse of one bear from afar. The long trek was a bit taxing at times, and a few more breaks would have made it easier to fully enjoy the surroundings.

  3. 4.8

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    Embarking on a hike to watch bears in the wilderness was a unique experience that I hadn’t anticipated would be so captivating. The scenery was breathtaking, with lofty peaks framing my journey and a sense of tranquility enveloping me as I walked. While the guide was knowledgeable, I found myself wishing for a bit more time to soak in the surroundings rather than rushing through the itinerary.

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