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Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad
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Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad

By Adventoura Slovakia - Tours and adventures in Slovakia
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€165.00
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Ages 18-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
Features animals


  • Environmental Management Charge
  • Local taxes
  • Binoculars
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Tatras National Park
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • We can pick you up from these 3 points /towns/: - POPRAD - STARÝ SMOKOVEC - ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO
  • Podbanské, 032 42 Pribylina-Podbanské, Slovakia Big parking spot at Podbanske village
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8419P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad?
Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad price starts from €167.69. Discover and book Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad on Tripadvisor
What is the Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad cancellation policy?
Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad?
Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad is hosted by Adventoura Slovakia - Tours and adventures in Slovakia. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Adventoura Slovakia - Tours and adventures in Slovakia on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad on Tripadvisor
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8419P1

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Podbanské
    Or, you can also get picked up
    See departure details
  • 1
    Tatras National Park
    Stop: 8 hours - Admission included
    You are going to spend great day in beautiful green valley of western tatra mountain with your guide.
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Adventoura Slovakia - Tours and adventures in Slovakia
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Poprad, Slovakia
Joined in April 2013

#1 of 11 Tours & Activities in Poprad
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    Perfect introduction into the world of wild bears
    It was a breath taking experience to see wild bears live: feeling the spirit of freedom and peace in connection with them. Was not my last tour there, more the beginning of a lifelong tour with those beautiful proud beings. Comfortable boots are an advantage :-))
  • robmZ3929PI
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    E-bike bear spotting
    Erik is a lovely guy and really knowledgeable about nature and the mountains. Early start at 4:30 am and Erik spotted male bear 250kg and we watched him eating bilberries. A great time thank u would go again
  • Trail827183
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    Paradise Valley
    A full day with Erik and his team in Paradise Valley, experiencing the ravines, ladders and the vistas. We had a group of 23 and the whole event was really enjoyable and very professionally led.
  • DMcInerney90
    DMcInerney90
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    Tough but scenic hike
    Brilliant guides! Very friendly. Took us around Paradise Valley for the day. Loved every single second.
  • Explore288454
    Explore288454
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    Amazing day with great guides
    Great day in Slovak Paradise National Park with Erik and his team. Incredible experience and great to have him leading our large group through the beautiful park.
  • DPCload
    DPCload
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    Professional, prompt, perfect experience
    I took 22 people to Slovakia for a challenge around Slovakia Paradise National Park. I couldn't risk navigating myself taking so many people along. I found Erik (owner) through the Slovakia Tourist web site. The communication and experience from the start was amazing. He gave some advice and suggestions on guiding and location. We ended up with a very challenging, rewarding and amazing experience, exactly what I was looking for! I can't recommend Erik and his team enough. Their local knowledge and experience was perfect. Hopefully I will return one day and use their services again!!
  • 980SHARONH
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    A best day
    Great day! We wanted to hike part of the High Tatra mountains. We had an excellent experience with a very knowledgeable, friendly guide, Erik. Thanks to Erik's experience, he was able to take us on a hike just right for our skill level. The hike ended at a scenic lake with a restaurant where we could relax and have lunch before heading back down the mountain. From there, Erik drove us to another scenic lake, which we walked around. Throughout, Erik pointed out information about the plants and animals in the area, history, and culture. We had a wonderful day! The next day we rode the ski lifts from Tatra Lomnica, another way to see the scenery. We wouldn't have done this, but Erik had mentioned it the day before. Spot on option!
  • rosencra
    rosencra
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    Exactly what I was hoping for!
    Absolutely fantastic tour and day out, exactly what I was hoping for. We had Tom who was excellent, fun and great to chat with and taught us a lot. The snowshoeing itself was good fun & topped off with a nice lunch stop at the end. Communication prior to tour was great. Highly recommend all around.
  • D352UTjohnh
    D352UTjohnh
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    Once in a lifetime (but hope to go back!)
    I contacted Erik and offered my proposal to him. As this was our first trip to Slovakia, we wanted to enjoy some of the scenery, history and even work on our family history. We got all of this and much more. From the start, Erik stayed in contact with me, and we worked out many details prior to our arrival. Erik was punctual and his vehicle was clean, comfortable and with refreshments. We drove from our hotel in Kosice, over the mountains and to our ancestral village in Eastern Slovakia. Erik gave us great history of everything we saw. He stopped whenever we asked; for example, to see the many storks in the villages and to take photographs along the way. Upon arrival at our small ancestral village, Erik immediately engaged some local citizens and to make a long story short...we were visiting with cousins within minutes that we did not previously know. This in itself was worth the whole trip. Eventually we moved on visiting several other places and enjoying a lakeside meal.
  • Jan H
    Jan H
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    A Hike throughthe Tatras
    We spent a wonderful day hiking in the Tatra mountains with Erik. He picked a great trail for our activity level. We hiked 8 miles through the beautiful forest. We stopped for lunch at a chalet overlooking a lake. And we got rewarded for our efforts with cake and coffee at the end. Now we want to come back to Slovakia for the wildflowers and bear viewing trips. You cannot go wrong with doing anything with Adventoura !
  • 66adii66
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    Hike through Slovensky Raj
    It was really easy to figure out a route that fulfilled my wishes and ideas. The nature was awesome and we we walked a solid 12km hike through Slovensky Raj. Some facts about history and wildlife added to the wonderful experience which I highly recommend :)
  • susanaD946FB
    susanaD946FB
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    Fantastic dog sledding experience!
    Brilliant morning spent with Erik and his team dog sledding in the beautiful mountain backdrop. Erik went over and above for us, really nice guy, extremely knowledgeable and talked us through everything to do with the dogs (we had lots of questions!). 100% recommend this, we had a fantastic time which will stay with us forever. Big thank you Erik and we’ll see you again!!
  • Terry D
    Terry D
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    A gorgeous day in the High Tatras
    Erik tailored our hike to exactly what we wanted - an experience in the High Tatras without killing ourselves. We had the perfect combination of a nice walk with spectacular views, an introduction to what it takes to be a ski jumper, and how to find bears in the Tatra forests. If you’re visiting in winter, go skiing, snow boarding or dog sledding with Erik! He speaks perfect English and has worked and traveled around the world. You’re in for a treat if you can spend some time in the High Tatras with Erik!
  • mike d
    mike d
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    Amazing mountain view horse ride experience
    Erik took us to a beautiful location with astonishing views of the mountains where we were met by a kind Slovak man who led us to the horse barn and saddled them up. The weather was perfect and the experience was even better. The cherry on top was the fact that we found a big deer antler which we were allowed to keep as a memory. Highly recommended activity!
  • stefferrari8
    stefferrari8
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    Bear watching
    Being guided by Erik Sevcik in the low Tatra to spot brown bears was absolutely a stunning experience. The company of my friend and bear-expert Alessandro de Guelmi and Adelia from Indonesia/Holland made the day special. Erik is a friendly guy who gave us lots of details on bears habits and character. I highly recommend this guided trip.
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Ales S
Stara Lubovna, Slovakia1 contribution
Sep 2021
It was a great day with a great guide. Erik showed us a beatifull valley. He is not only full of knowledge regarding bears, but also explain it to people in a funny and practical way, so everybody can get maximum of it. We were lucky to see a bear clearly on a beatifull day in Hight Tatras with great people around. Highly reccomend it to everyone.
Written 1 October 2021
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Adventoura
Thanks Aleš , it was great day out :) Erik
Written 3 October 2021
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Adelia
The Hague, The Netherlands77 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Erik was very professional in organising the tour, monitoring the weather and made adjustment so we would have better chance to spot a bear :) before the hike started, Erik explained an overview of the trail and where the bears' territories were. I had a lot of fun in the hike, just chatting with Erik and the other participants. Erik was very knowledgeable about bears and the environment, we took a few stops for some fun facts about the forests :) we spotted 1 bear at the end and watched her movement for a while, pretty close as well :D
Tips: bring a warmer layer for the top, it can get very chilly with the wind and morning humidity (i wasnt prepared lol..). Also waterproof hiking shoes would be better
Written 29 August 2021
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Adventoura
Thank you Adelia, you were great person to have in group, it was also fun for me to be with you guys. Thanks again. Erik
Written 30 August 2021
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Charlie C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Erik was a fantastic guide, speaks fluent English and made an effort to chat with the entire group. We saw a bear early in the morning and watched him eat berries and lounge in the sun. The ebikes we used were very high quality and made the expedition a breeze, suitable for all levels of fitness. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun morning activity that you won't be soon to forget.
Written 4 August 2023
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Adventoura
Hey Charlie, thank you very much for review :) :) Erik
Written 5 August 2023
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Norusta
Brasschaat, Belgium10 contributions
Aug 2022
In August 2022, we did the Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in the Tatra Mountains with Erik. We started early at 4:30h and finished around 12:30h. The gradient and wildness of the area (as well as the heat in August) made this hike challenging for us. Bring water and snacks! But the reward was there: beautiful scenery, the vegitation, the silence and, of course, the bears! During the hike, Erik introduced us to the world of the bear. The signals indicating the presence of bears are subtle and without Erik we would have walked past them. During our 8-hour tour, we met only 4 other people. We recommend this tour for those who wish to get off the tourist trails and enjoy pure nature.
Written 9 May 2023
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Adventoura
Thank you very much for a great review:) ERIK
Written 17 July 2023
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Jiri B
Ostrava, Czech Republic1 contribution
Sep 2021
With Erik I have experienced one of the most beautiful days in the mountains ever. The bearwatching hiking tour caught my attention immediately when I had found it on internet. The reality even exceeded my expectations. During the tour we could observe in total 7 bears (2 mothers with 5 cubs, 8 deer, 1 chamois and 1 fox. Erik was a really professional guide, who answered all of our questions and told us also plenty of interesting facts and stories. I can highly recommend this trip to everyone. I am looking forward to the next interesting trips with Erik.
Written 12 September 2021
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Adventoura
Thanks for nice review :) Erik
Written 23 September 2021
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lazzarottom
1 contribution
What a great and fantastic tour with Erik. We were able to observe 5 bears in their natural environment, including 2 cubs. A female bear less than 100 metres away. Erik introduced us to these fantastic animals in a very sensitive way with lots of information. The wild valley is wonderful. A must for nature lovers. Thank you Erik for this great experience.
Written 31 July 2023
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Adventoura
Thank you Marco, thanks for making group tour great as well . It was best day of this season :) Erik
Written 1 August 2023
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Peter F
6 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
We have booked this day trip with Erik during our extended trip to high tatras to try sth new. Erik has completely overachieved our expectations and organized for us an amazing day in a very quiet and beautiful part of tatras. He is a very knowledgeable guide that knows his field and he was able not to only answer our bears and other local animals related questions,but was also a great company to spend a day with. We were lucky to be able to find not only bears but also watch other wild animals such as mountain goat called Kamzik, dears, a snake and local birds. I cant recommend this trip more. Just make sure u get a proper walking shoes as its also a bit of hike and get a good sleep as its an early start trip. For all who decide to join i hope you will have at least same experience as me and my friend.
Written 28 June 2021
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Adventoura
Thank you Peter for a review:) ERIK
Written 27 August 2021
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Marek C
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
Erik is an excellent guide who showed us the best trails and gave us the chance to spot bears in wildlife. His tour has just been great and will remain as a unique experience in watching wild animals in real nature. Thanks a lot Erik.
Written 11 September 2023
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Adventoura
Thank you Marek , it was a pleasure to meet you :) Erik
Written 13 September 2023
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Peter K
4 contributions
Aug 2022
My dream have come true ! Thanks to Erik, I've seen brown bears in their natural environment in High Tatras, Slovakia. The whole experience was just amazing. Erik is a kind person, professional hiker, very entertaining and talkative. For nature lovers, who like animals, mountains, adventure and a nice company of a guide and fellow hikers, strongly recommended. It was a best Christmass present from Santa (my wife) !
Written 11 August 2022
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Adventoura
Thank you very much for kind review !! :) Erik
Written 12 August 2022
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Steven M-C
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
An incredible day with an incredible guide. Erik was the perfect person to take us into the mountains. His love for the land and wildlife shone through. Seeing a bear was just the cherry on the cake. Can’t recommend this trip enough to anyone lucky enough to be in this beautiful part of the world. I’ll be back to join you on another tour. See you soon Erik!
Written 5 December 2021
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Adventoura
Hey Steve, thank you very much for an review:) Look forward to meet again, maybe on bison and wolf tour:) ERIK
Written 6 December 2021
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