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Your "Taste of Volunteering" Project

Help play a role in the conservation of bears in Europe. The Tatras Mountains form the western border of the lands these wonderful creatures inhabit. Pushed to the brink of extinction, you can assist in vital monitoring work, which includes a ground-breaking census of the bears. The chamois (mountain goat) are also endangered and a census of their population is currently also underway. Furthermore, you can also help with the essential task of providing conservation education in local schools.

Trip Summary

Arrive Poprad and get orientated. The following afternoon you make an excursion to the beautiful historic town of Levoca.

On the third morning you head into the jagged Tatra Mountains, to start your fascinating large carnivore research and conservation project. Drive and walk the valley floors, away from tourists, in search for wildlife, bears, wolves, chamois, red and roe deer as well as birds of prey. In the evening you review the project bear data to gain a better understanding of their behaviour. New knowledge in hand you make an early start. It is time to track down the bears, in order to observe and study their behaviour.

After two days in the wilds you visit the Tatra Foundation; set up to provide conservation education in schools. Then, on the final day of the project you head back into the wilderness to assist with the vital task of monitoring the endangered Tatra Chamois.

The last two days are spent doing a scenic walk. Optional: panoramic flight over the study areas. The next day there are tours of the quaint villages of Levoca, Spisske Podhradie as well as the imposing Spis Castle.

After ten days this fascinating experience comes to a close and you leave this beautiful part of the world knowing you have helped to conserve two endangered species.

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Info

Tour Code:

SL001

Length:

10 Days

Activity Level:

Comfort Level:

Projects:

Environmental

Police Check:

None Needed

Guest Numbers:

2 - 12

Pricing
US$2,350

Approximately:

NZ$ 3,350
GB£ 1,550
AU$ 2,650
CA$ 2,500
EUR€ 1,750

Single Supplement:

US$ 800

(Flights not included)
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The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.

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Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Poprad, transfer to Aqua City Eco-Resort, orientation briefing (D)
Day 2: Free morning, afternoon visit to historical town of Levoca (B,D)
Day 3: Begin conservation volunteer project (B,L,D)
Day 4: Continue bear conservation (B,L)
Day 5: Bear conservation education in schools (B)
Day 6: Chamois (mountain goat) conservation work (B,L,D)
Day 7: Scenic mountain wildlife walk (B,L)
Day 8: Free day (optional scenic flight) (B)
Day 9: Village museum tour (B)
Day 10: Transfer to airport; adventure ends (B)