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Bulgaria: Realm of the Brown Bear

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
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Bulgaria: Realm of the Brown Bear - Exodus Adventure Travels
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Highlights

  • Track bears in the Rodopi Mountains
  • Explore Cold War 'Zone of Death'
  • Hike through diverse wildlife habitats
  • View rare birds from mountain ridges
  • Learn about local conservation efforts

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Sofia Airport; transfer to the village of Yagodina in the remote Rodopi Mountains (dinner)
  2. Day 2 Introductory bear tracking walk in the forests above Yagodina; evening visit to bear hide (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  3. Day 3 Track bears and wolves in the ‘Zone of Death’; evening bear hide visit (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  4. Day 4 On foot through core bear habitats; evening bear hide visit (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  5. Day 5 On the trail of Balkan chamois and bears in rugged and rocky karst terrain (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  6. Day 6 Circular bear tracking walk through remote carnivore habitat (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  7. Day 7 Forest and riverside walks in search of orchids, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians; transfer to Sofia (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  8. Day 8 End Sofia (breakfast)
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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Ann
    · September 6th, 2013
    This part of Bulgaria was very remote and it felt as if I had stepped back in time.  Knowing that the food we were...
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  • Kieron
    · July 15th, 2013
    It has been three years since my last Exodus trip and this one reminded me of what I had missed. Great accomodation,...
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  • Malcolm
    · January 2nd, 2013
    Lovely scenery at a relaxed pace. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The view from Saint Elijah...
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8 days
Bulgaria: Realm of the Brown Bear
From Sofia to Sofia

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 96806

  • Currency
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Bulgaria
    Type E
    Bulgaria
    Type F
    Bulgaria
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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