Bear Watching & 4x4 Wildlife Photo Safari – Gorski Kotar (Karlovac-based DMC)

Croatia Open Land (DMC based in Karlovac) offers a comprehensive wildlife photography programme in Gorski Kotar. TWO PACKAGES: (1) Observer package €153/person — bear watching through closed glass; (2) Photographer package €233/person — open glass for professional telephoto lenses. Meeting point: Kuća za odmor Jurković, Srednja Draga 11, Tršće at 1pm 2pm or 3pm by arrangement. Adventure lasts until 9pm with option of overnight at 'Bear House' (outdoor lighting for night photography). Also runs: (1) 4-day 4x4 Gorski Kotar Photo Safari (all-inclusive) — 4WD through Risnjak hunting ground Bukovača photographing deer wild boar bears wolves; also Bijele i Samarske stijene (strictly protected karst; UNESCO Natural World Heritage); Kupa river canyon viewpoint; hotel Risnjak/Fužine; traditional hunters' forest lunch on a stump; (2) Capercaillie photography tours at the Prezid breeding centre. Tel: +385 99 5484 007. Email: info@croatia-open-land.com. TRIPADVISOR: 4.5 stars.