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The Pyrenean population is now extinct but has been reintroduced on the French side of the Pyrenees with bears from Slovenia, increasing numbers to forty or fifty.\r\n\r\nIn the 1990s, around seventy brown bears lived on the western side of Spain. Thanks to effective management, the population has risen to 300, mainly in Cangas de Narcea and Somiedo. There is a solid reason for you to came to Northern Spain. The perfect time for the sighting of bears is ideally during their mating season or in late summer, when wild berries are ripe. The best time of the day is early in the morning or either late in the evening using a scope or binoculars. Depending on the season, the bears will be in different locations. With this knowledge at hand, the guide will be able take the visitors to the exact spot for optimum viewing.\r\n\r\nOur seven-day tour will explore these mountains to spot bears and other native wildlife, including butterflies, birds, and orchids, along with visits to historical sites like shepherd huts. The best times for bear sightings are during mating season or late summer when wild berries are ripe. Early mornings and late evenings offer optimal viewing with scopes or binoculars.\r\n\r\nFrom April to May, the males can be seen entering new territories looking for females. The females will be very alert to them and on the defensive if still with their cubs as the male will try to kill the cubs. The female will defend her cubs to the death, which can also end in hers. The male will carry out this heinous act of infanticide so as to bring the cubless female back in heat and have her looking to mate anew, which of course will leave him as a suitor. So interactions like this may be seen taking place over this crucial time in spring. However, their behaviour will be of a more relaxed nature come late summer when they are primarily feeding on berries, and they are only worried about getting fat before the winter arrives. This is when it can be possible to find several animals passively sharing the same slope for food.\r\n\r\nThe tour also includes wine and cheese tasting, enhancing the experience with local delicacies, and visits to a handcraft museum showcasing local artisan skills.","what_to_expect":{"travel_style":["All of the highlights"],"lodging_level":["Comfortable accommodations"],"transportation_level":["High"],"physical_rating":"","what_to_expect_misc":""},"what_not_to_expect":null,"who_is_it_for":null,"who_is_it_not_for":null,"pre_sale_info":"","tour_recommendations":"all-weather clothing should be worn during sit-outs while waiting for bear to appear so as not to stand out and so potentially spooking bears thus defeating the whole purpose of your stay. Moreover, wearing brightly coloured clothes may have the opposite effect and attract them to your hideout. Not an ideal scenario. It is also highly recommendable to bring a good pair of binoculars even though a good scope is provided by the guide for anyone who wants to get right up close.\r\n\r\nAs the animals we are in search of are in the wild, observations are expected but unfortunately not guaranteed. In fact, this may imply quite a lot of patience as well as the willingness to get up early on cold mornings exposing yourself to the elements. Remaining quiet and still is a must so as not to disturb the animals\u2019 natural movements while respecting the other people in the group at the same time.\r\nThe level of difficulty along the trails is not demanding making them suitable for all and everyone keen to view the animals in their natural environment.\r\nThe observations will be done relatively close to the road and in fact there will be times when sightings from the town itself may take place as the animals actually share the same habitat as the local inhabitants. We must bear this in mind at all times by showing utmost respect towards these places to ensure a low touristic impact thus maintaining the dynamic of the area.\r\n\r\nFood will be provided as either sandwiches and\/or tapas while dinners will vary depending on the day.","related_tours_testimonies":"","display_roadbooks":"radio_button_select_from_article_type","roadbook_article_type":false,"roadbook_featured_post":false,"select_roadbooks_manually":null,"tour_price":"","tour_currency":"EUR","price_base":"","room_occupancy":{"single_supplement":"","double_occupancy_discount":""},"minimum_deposit":"","maximum_group_size":8,"price_scales":{"price_1_pax":"","price_2_pax":"","price_3_to_4_pax":"","price_3_to_4_pax_copy":"","price_5_to_6_pax":"","price_7_to_8_pax":"","price_10_and_more_pax":"","Price-Per-Person":""},"included":["Accommodation in standard hotels","Meals indicated in the program","Accommodation in Guest House (Double Occupancy)","Transportation in comfortable vehicles","Tour leader and English speaking guide","Local guides specialized in the region","Entrance Fees","Local transportation","Lodging in local houses \/ huts"],"not_included":["International flights","Domestic flights","Additional drinks and meals","Tips","Medical insurance","Expenses not specified in the program"],"promotions":["5%-discount-on-your-next-trip","150-off-if-you-refer-a-friend"],"tour_shout_out":"","spots_left":"","extra_services":"","hotels":"","related_tour_leader_trips":[81153],"departure_dates":[{"next_departure":"20240910"},{"next_departure":"20250517"},{"next_departure":"20250602"}],"partnership":{"partner_name":"","partner_tour_url":""},"itinerary_comments":"","daily_activities":[{"title":"A\u00e9roport d'Oviedo - Pola de Somiedo","lodging":"Hotel Florez Estrada","display_or_similar":"Yes","meals":["L","D"],"Transport_type":"","transport_duration":"","walking_time":"","description":"L'accueil se fera \u00e0 l'a\u00e9roport d'Oviedo et nous roulerons pendant une heure et demie jusqu'au parc naturel de Somiedo. 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