41 Bear watching holidays found
Grizzly bear watching holidays in British Columbia, Canada
Spectacular viewing of British Columbia's grizzly bears
From £3,339 6 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This 6 day tour departs on various dates from May through to October. Other durations and tours are also available, including combining it with a tailor-made tour of British Columbia, the Rockies and Alberta.
Watch brown bears in Finland
Observe the rare European Brown Bear
From £1,097 to £1,100 4 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Jun, 4 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 19 Jun
Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece
Track wild bears & explore the wilderness with park rangers
From 650 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Last-minute availability for 23 May departure
Northern Greece bear conservation tour
Brown bear conservation in Pindos & birds of Prespa Lake
From 850 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Last-minute availability for 23 May departure
Travel Team
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Churchill polar bear tour in Canada
A unique opportunity to encounter polar bears
From £6,595 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This will be running through October and November 2020. Dates to be confirmed soon.
Polar Bear watching holiday, Canada
Get up close & see polar bears
From £7,820 6 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This 5 night itinerary departs on various dates from 11 Oct - 3 Nov. Other departure dates, durations and tours are also available (Polar bear viewing is only possible in October & November)
Brown bear photography holiday in Alaska
Photograph Alaskan brown bears in exclusive photo tour
From US $4,995 to US $5,400 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
Wild Taiga self drive holiday in Finland, Finnish NP
Self guided driving tour in Finland's Wild Taiga wilderness
From 785 to 835 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is tailor made and can be arranged to depart anytime between 1st May to 30th September to suit your requirements.
Spitsbergen polar bear watching cruise
Venture into the staggering realm of the King of the Arctic
From £4,149 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 9 Aug
Polar bear and beluga whale watching tours in Canada
Combine the thrill of seeing beluga whales with summer polar bears
From £10,760 8 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged to suit you in July and August
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Exclusive Responsible Travel discount: Save £100 on departures in March and April 2020
Summer holiday in Finland
A wilderness camp adventure in Finland
From £2,049 to £2,149 6 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 23 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 12 Jul
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
From US $3,640 to US $3,990 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug
2021: 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 7 Aug
2021: 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 7 Aug
Canadian wildlife & Vancouver Island holiday
Off the beaten track adventure into the Canadian Rockies
From £3,699 to £4,339 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Jul, 4 Aug
2021: 9 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Aug, 12 Aug, 17 Aug, 2 Sep
2021: 9 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Aug, 12 Aug, 17 Aug, 2 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Jul
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Volunteering with bears in Cambodia
Care for rescued bears in tropical Cambodia
From £675 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures every Sunday throughout the year
We are looking for volunteers to join our team in Cambodia in the next few months and help provide a safe haven for the bears!
Transylvania short break, small group
Romanian short break in the home of Dracula
From £830 to £880 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Jun, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 10 Jun
British Columbia Autumn wildlife tour
Combine Orca watching and Grizzly Bears in Western Canada
From £4,895 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bear photography tour in Finland
Photograph brown bears in specialist photography pro-hides
From £3,995 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kamchatka photography holiday in Russia
Photograph brown bears in remote Far Eastern Russia
From £9,495 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 Jul
Alaska polar bear watching tour
Discover Arctic Culture + Rare Photo & Viewing Opportunities
From US $7,495 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Alaska classic tour, glaciers and grizzly bears
See huge bears & drive/kayak/cruise/fly thru South Alaska.
From US $5,385 to US $5,985 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 5 Sep
Alaska group tours in lodges
Experience Alaska's wilderness and wildlife!
From US $4,590 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 May, 29 Aug
Canada polar bears and beluga whales tour
Swim with Beluga Whales and spot Polar Bears in the Arctic
From £4,535 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Satpura tiger and sloth bear watching holiday, India
Find Indias rare predators, tigers, dhole, bears & leopard
From 3,795 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wrangel and Herald Islands expedition cruise
Diverse, abundant wildlife, dramatic and volcanic landscapes
From US $8,690 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
Canada wilderness holiday, Rockies & Vancouver Island
Experience the Canadian Wilderness and wildlife
From £3,699 to £4,119 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Jul, 2 Aug
2021: 25 Jun, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug
2021: 25 Jun, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug
Wild Taiga wildlife holiday in Finland
Special Taiga mammals of Finland
From 1,475 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Finland wildlife short break
Bear, wolverine and elk widlife short break in Finland
From 750 to 800 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Jul, 12 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct
Finland wildlife holiday, whales and bears
Beluga white whales in Russia and brown bears in Finland
From 1,570 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Polar bear expedition in Spitsbergen
Expedition cruise searching for polar bears in the Arctic
From £3,499 to £7,549 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 May, 30 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 13 Jul, 19 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 15 Aug
From
£925
excluding flights
This experience was absolutely life changing. (more)Mary Lee
We saw a number of bears taking a dip in the water and I enjoyed seeing the pleasure on their faces as they enjoyed the therapeutic effects of the water (more)Suzanne Jones
Excellent. Exceeded my expectations, all very well organised, very good accommodation with lots of help from local rep. Brasov had plenty to offer and the bears were amazing! (more)Deborah Robson
From
£3,339
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the wildlife and scenery. (more)Wendy Cadman
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was walking the Lighthouse Loop in Uclulet and seeing a black bear (rather close!). (more)Emma Bacon
The most exciting part of the holiday was the wildlife viewing. (more)Alwyn Evans
From
US $4,995
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We spent almost every available hour looking for, finding and photographing bears. Being able to be so close to them, to watch their behaviour and get such good pictures in the process was amazing. It felt safe yet the bears were in their normal habitat, and we were not confined to a hide or platform which made the experience incredibly special.
Tips?
Be prepared for all kinds of weather, both in terms of clothes and camera gear, as you will go and stay out even... (more)Cornelia Kinley
From
US $3,640
excluding flights
I loved this tour - it was amazing! Being able to travel Alaska in a converted school bus, with amazing guides and a fantastic group of like minded people, made for an incredible trip. We got to see some beautiful places and animals, ate really well and generally just had the best time. (more)Sasha Lim
Since this was my first trip on my own I felt very comfortable with the holiday providers as the owners were the people directly running the trip. They were always available to answer questions both before and during the trip. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking for an exciting overland tour of Alaska (and Canada too!). (more)Julie Woods
This is the best holiday my partner and I have ever been lucky enough to have. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it exceeded our dreams. If anyone is thinking of seeing Alaska and considering camping, this would be the tour to choose. (more)John Cracknell
From
£3,699
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the rockie mountains and Banff. Also Chris, our guide was excellent and his enthusiasm and professionalism added to our enjoyment of the trip. (more)Maureen Hurney
Best bit: Having an amazing guide who delivered so many interesting facts, and always had a smile and a sense of humour. (more)Barbara Jackson
The trip did not disappoint. We saw about ten [black bears] including several within camera range. We also saw Elk, Orcas and a range of other interesting mammal and bird species.
(more)Paul Butler
From
£675
excluding flights
I loved every second of my trip - the people, the country, the bears I worked with... (more)Louise Bednarz
Meeting the bears and being able to really make a difference to their day-to-day lives with enrichment, feeding and cleaning; some of the things we were doing (such as enrichment to keep the bears active and happy) wouldn't get done unless we were there to help out! (more)Heather Reynolds
We were so close to the bears and keepers that you feel part of the project rather than just a short stay helper. I think we were really lucky... to have the baby bear (Lola) arrive when we were there too. (more)Anon
From
650
excluding flights
Signs of bears and the amazing local food (more)Lyn A
The most memorable part of the holiday was being led on hikes to the remote regions of Northern Greece in search of sighting of the animals residing in the area. (more)Lynne Davies
Most memorable: Exploring this little known (to us) part of Greece, meeting the friendly locals, and eating the fantastic food. The scenery is truly stunning and unspoilt, and the autumn colours were just superb. (more)Baxter Jeffs
From
785
excluding flights
Finland will stay with me for a long time and would love to return. Exceeded my expectations. (more)Jane Hellam
The night in the bear hide and the two days in Oulu bird watching were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Edward Oakeley
The bear watching and having a close encounter with a white-tailed eagle. (more)Robert Bagley
From
£1,097
including UK flights
Spending Saturday night in the hide was the most memorable part of my holiday. (more)Sara Warren
It was wonderful seeing the bears, but the whole Finland forest experience was also very special. We did so much it seemed longer than a weekend. (more)Rosemary Sutcliffe
Excellent...being in a bear hide and seeing the Brown Bears was the most memorable part.
(more)Anne Higgins
From
£4,149
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing polar bears, including one mother with cub, and being in Packice, and among icebergs in a zodiac! An emotional roller coaster.
Tips?
Throw yourself into all the activities, follow the advice of the expedition team, relish meeting lovely people , including other travellers and the crew.
Local benefits?
Yes. We spent our pre-embarkation night in a local hostel in Longyearbyen. The expedition took great care to minimise our impact, including recycling,... (more)Val ODwyer
From
1,475
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The nights in the bear hide, seeing what I had most hoped for, bears, a wolf and a wolverine. Thrilling!
Tips?
Sabrina is a superb and knowledgeable host. Outstanding.
Local benefits?
Yes absolutely. It is an excellent example of eco tourism as its absolute best.
Overall rating?
(more)Lynn Freeman
From
£7,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
22 Polar bears! And sadly this was a year when the sea ice melted early so I was afraid we wouldn't see any. Also foxes, walruses and reindeer, all seemingly unconcerned with humans so we were quite close.
Spectacular scenery - glaciers, icebergs, tundra - lovely ship with a great crew and food better than I expected. Also, most importantly, the guides couldn't have been better.
Tips?
Be prepared for ever changing weather conditions.
Local benefits?
Svalbard... (more)Lisa Bromwell
From
£10,760
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Icebergs, whales, moose and black bear - it is hard to pick just one.
Tips?
If you like the outdoors there is no shortage of things to do. Dont underestimate the time needed to see Newfoundland properly.
Local benefits?
Yes. Everyone that we interacted with was local. Their summer season is very short and all of the local owners seemed happy to have us so that they can make the most of the short season.
Overall rating?
I would give it the highest... (more)Shawn Modar
From
£1,299
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Spending time in the bear hides and being able to watch mother and cubs for over an hour.
Tips?
Be realistic about what wildlife you are going to see; i.e. walking in largish group (12 + guide) and wariness of local wildlife. Definitely take binoculars for watching bears / other wildlife from hide.
Local benefits?
Use of small village hotel, local driver and nature reserve guides benefitted local people. Because more and more people are visiting the area with... (more)Simon Knock
From
750
excluding flights
Fantastic wildlife photography experience- particularly loved spending time in the hides- saw bear and wolverine every day (more)Dawn Westwood
As a wildlife lover this is so great...I learned a lot about predators and taiga forest thanks to our great guide, who also gave us a lot of attention. (more)Alberto Delgado
We had a wonderful time! We set out to see bears, but we really got much more out of the trip than we expected. (more)Yasmin Surani
From
£1,919
excluding flights
From
850
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the selection of dishes ordered for group lunch were always interesting and made for a very social period. (more)Bob Handley
It's hard to think of one highlight. Perhaps walking through the mountain forest, through areas of oak, fir, beech, to an alpine meadow with cattle grazing. (more)Cathryn Symons
Going on a walk with the conservationists up the various mountains and then trying out Greek drinks such as their coffee and "Mountain tea" that was made from local plants. (more)Ruairi Benn
From
1,265
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Watching wolverines and bears very close.
Tips?
As you nearly don't sleep at night, it's better to organize a transfer to the next hide instead of driving yourself the hides are very different in term of distance to the bait but also in comfort( some are heated and have good sleepingfacilities, others are terrible and are the same price!!)
Local benefits?
The owners are all local people so certainly a yes.
Overall rating?
It's a wildlife tour and that's... (more)Guido Rommens
From
£655
excluding flights
The most memorable was being able to take my 7yo to watch bears in their natural habitat (and in so doing making his dreams come true). A wonderful experience for me and created memories for my 7yo son that he'll carry with him forever. (more)Richard Denney
The evening we sat on a hilltop in the sunshine and watched several bears doing their thing was the highlight. (more)Jon Holland
From
£7,820
including UK flights
From
£3,949
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Whale watching and Grizzly bears (every aspect of the nature in Canada
wild life & scenery)
Tips?
Get good camera, binoculars and plenty of money for food Canada is more expensive than UK- go to Gov site ONLY to get ETA.
Local benefits?
Yes and no
Overall rating?
7 out of 10. (more)Deborah Miles
From
£6,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
From the moment we arrived in Churchill until we left!
We saw a polar bear being released from the holding facility and flown off back to the wild, mothers and cubs, young bears 'play-boxing, a large male bear falling through the thin ice and the Northern Lights.
All the staff were fantastic, particularly our wonderful free-spirited guide Leah Okin Magowan. It could not have been better!!
Tips?
Go go go!
Local benefits?
The local company have worked, and... (more)Liz Green
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