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Bear Cubs

Workshop Dates: 7th – 12th July 2027

Location:

Finland

Photography:

Birds, Mammals

Group Size:

8

Workshop Description

As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days get longer, we can expect to see the emergence of bears and their cubs. June is the time when these magnificent creatures come out to play and feed on the lush vegetation.

It is the perfect time to grab your camera and capture these incredible moments. The daylight hours are long in June / July, which means that you have more time to capture the perfect shot. You can expect the pond hide to be enveloped in a mystical mist, making for a magical and enchanting atmosphere.

Additionally, the plants will be in full bloom, creating a beautiful landscape and providing great opportunities to photograph the Bears. The grass will also be soaring high, adding to the natural beauty of the environment.

Altogether, July is a wonderful time to photograph Bear cubs as they spend time with their loving mothers, playing with their siblings and learning what their new world offers, all amid the stunning backdrop of nature.

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Itinary

Day 1

We will meet at Kajaani airport in Finland, via Helsinki, where we will be met for an approximate 2-hour transfer to our accommodation. This will be our base for the duration of the trip.

We will arrive too late for the first evening of bear photography, so after dinner we will have a chat about what is expected over the forthcoming days.

Day 2

Breakfast and dinner times will be advised on arrival.  There is a bird feeder near our accommodation to fill in some time. For the rest of the week, you will have plenty of time to edit your photos during the day

We will head out to hides at approx 4pm and return at 7am the next morning

Days 3, 4 & 5

The routine will follow with a 4pm start and 7am finish, over the next 3 days we will visit the Forest Hide, The Pond Hide and the Swamp Hide laden with Cotton Grass. On your last day you will visit one of the hides you have previously been to

Day 6

Breakfast will be served as usual, then you will have time to shower and pack your belongings, before heading back to Kajaani airport for your return flight.

Included

The following items are included in this workshop.

    • 4 nights in professional photography hides
    • 5 nights accommodation
    • All meals
    • Airport transfers in Finland
    • Professional guidance and advice

Excluded

The following items are not included in this workshop.

    • Flights
    • Insurance
    • Alcohol
    • Sundry Items

Equipment

This is our list of suggested equipment to bring for this workshop.

  • Digital DSLR or Mirrorless System
  • Lenses – 100mm – 500mm is ideal
  • Second Lens – 70/200
  • Spare batteries and memory cards

Clothing

This is our list of suggested clothing to bring for this workshop.

  • Normal summer clothing
  • Recommended – Cragghoppers NosiLife shirt
  • Midge Hat
  • Insect repellent

Further Details

Cost: £1,950 per person based on shared accommodation

  • All Rooms are Single Bedrooms, No Sharing

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of £300.00 per person is required to secure each place. The final balance is due 8 weeks prior to trip.

Guide: Paul Fowlie

Group Size: 8

Fitness: There is a walk of  approximately 30 minutes to bear hides.

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Total Workshop Cost (Per Person): £1950.00

The following deposit, per person, is required to reserve each place.

£300.00

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Once you’ve completed your booking payment, we will be in touch regarding when and how to pay any balance.

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