Bear Watching and Bird Watching begin in arrive in Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria. From the airport we make a transfer to the region of Devin. The town is in the vast Rodopi Mountains and is famous for its healing mineral waters. Of course, it is also famous due to the population of brown bears. The bears live in the wild and usually can be seen at nighttime. Enjoy a traditional meal for dinner and discuss the tour with your guide. Night stop: Devin Accommodation: Family-run guesthouse Included Meals: Dinner Read more

Trigrad

Activities during the day, bear watching tour at the end of the day During the day we could observe the bird biodiversity of the region, consisting of 141 nesting species, 68 of which are endangered. We will go after the Corn Crake, the Saker Falcon and the Lesser Kestrel (SPEC 1). Furthermore this territory is of great importance for the conservation of the Goldcrest, Black Woodpecker, Hazel Hen, the Western Capercaillie, Grey-headed Woodpecker, the Peregrine Falcon, the Golden Eagle, etc. If we have enough time we can also visit the Trigrad Gorge and the Devil’s Throat Cave (famous with its high underground waterfall). There are some walking routes in the vicinity of Devin too. Just ask your guide! At sunset we make a short transfer with 4×4 jeeps and then a walk in the forest to reach the best observation point. In order to observe bears in their natural habitat we will stay in a special hideout. Return back to Trigrad for overnight – this can be very late and it depends on you how long we stay in the hideouts. Night stop: Trigrad village Accommodation: Family-run Hotel “Arkan Han” Included Meals: Breakfast Read more

Trigrad

Optional activities during the day, bear watching tour at the end of the day Optional daily activities: Horse-back riding in the forests of Rodopi Mountain. A hike on the Devin-river Eco-path. Swimming pools and spa-centers in Devin. In the evening we once again travel to our hideouts for another bear watching tour. Return back to Trigrad for dinner and overnight. Night stop: Trigrad village Accommodation: Family-run Hotel “Arkan Han” Included Meals: Breakfast Read more

Trigrad

Transfer from Devin to the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. This will be a long transfer, which will show us much of Bulgaria’s nature. On the way we stop for some bird watching at Studen Kladenets Dam. In the afternoon we visit the nature information and conservation center in Madjarovo. This is Bulgaria’s realm for birds of prey. On spot we will learn more about the conservation projects of the local people and their work for preserving the vultures. Enjoy a traditional meal for dinner at a family-run guesthouse in The Wild Farm. Night stop: Gorno Pole Village Accommodation: Family-run farm “The Wild Farm Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Read more

Eco-Hotel “The Wild farm"

Today we spend time in Madjarovo area, which is a true paradise for nature lovers. A large part of it is declared a nature reserve which provides good living conditions for its inhabitants. You can observe the following bird species: Griffon Vultures, Black Storks, Black and Egyptian Vultures, Long-legged Buzzards, Golden and Short-toed Eagles, Peregrine Falcons. Bird watching can be combined with hiking. Night stop: Gorno Pole Village Accommodation: Family-run farm “The Wild Farm Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Read more

Eco-Hotel “The Wild farm"

Transfer to Topolovgrad and birdwatching in Sakar Mountains. During the breeding season in Sakar you will have the chance to see Black Stork, Goshawk, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Woodchat, Lesser Grey and Masked Shrikes, Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler, Wheatear, Black-headed Bunting, etc. Night stop: Topolovgrad Accommodation: Family-run hotel Included Meals: Breakfast Read more

Eco-Hotel “The Wild farm"

Spend some time in Sakar Mountains for more birdwatching there. In the early afternoon we make a long transfer back to Sofia. This evening your guide will show you around and suggest places for dinner. Night stop: Sofia Included Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Included Meals: Breakfast

Sofia

our ends in Sofia This is the last day of this tour. We make a sightseeing tour of Sofia and see the main cultural highlights like the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Included Meals: Breakfast Transfer to Sofia Airport. Bear Watching and Bird Watching tour ends.