Beyond Bears: A Complete Portfolio

Whilst brown bears are the primary focus, the tour offers diverse wildlife photographic subjects: Brown Bears, nocturnal wildlife, garden birds and red squirrels to name a few.

Over and above wildlife, Slovenia is far too beautiful to just spend all your time in a hide. Cultural and Landscape Subjects — Lake Bled's island church at sunset, the dramatic clifftop Predjama Castle, and Postojna Cave (Europe's most visited cave system) all provide excellent photographic opportunities.

This variety ensures you return with a well-rounded portfolio that tells the complete story of Slovenia, rather than a single-species collection.

What's Included

• 5 nights accommodation (shared rooms in lodge/hotel)
• All airport transfers from Ljubljana Airport
• All transport to hides and attractions
• Full board Days 2-5 (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• 6 bear hide sessions with qualified local guide escorts
• Garden hide and nocturnal hide sessions
• Entrance to Postojna Cave
• Entrance to Predjama Castle
• Optional entrance to Križna Cave (Rakov Valley)
• Post-processing workshop with take-home content
• Continuous photography instruction and support

What's Not Included

• International flights (regional or long-haul)
• Dinner on Day 1 (approximately €20-40 at local restaurant)
• Lunch on Day 2 (approximately €10-20)
• All beverages and drinks throughout
• Travel insurance (required)
• Equipment insurance (required)
• Single room supplement (available upon request)
• Any entrance fees beyond those listed above

Recommended Gear

• Telephoto lens 200-600mm (necessary for bear photography)
• Wide-angle lens for landscapes and architecture
• Tripod or beanbag (gimbal mounts provided in hides)
• Weatherproof clothing appropriate for June conditions (warm weather)
• Water bottle (hides can become very warm)
• Comfortable walking boots for short walks

Important Notes

Flash photography is not permitted
Hides are equipped with bolts for gimbal heads
Short walks to hides and attractions. No strenuous activity involved. Suitable for anyone with normal mobility who can manage gentle walking for 10-15 minutes
June Weather: Long daylight hours with comfortable to warm temperatures typically ranging 15-25°C. Some rain is possible, though hides provide shelter but also much higher temperatures (well into the 30s)

Language: 

All instruction and guiding conducted in English