Three great European wildlife adventures
PROWL FOR PREDATORS, FINLAND Based at three specialist lodges in the taiga forest of Finland, this eight-day self-drive trip offers Europe’s best chance of seeing brown bears, wolves and wolverines in their natural habitat. While driving between three lodges you will be able to explore the wildlife of the taiga at your own pace. Bears, Wolves & Wolverines Self-Drive with Wildlife Worldwide (01962 302086; wildlifeworldwide.com) costs from £2,395pp including most meals, transfers, park fees, car hire and flights. Departs April to August
TAKE TO THE WAVES, AZORES
Search for whales and dolphins in the cetaceanrich waters of Portugal’s Azores, arguably Europe’s top whale-watching destination. Based at the harbourside town of Sao Miguel, you will join local experts using small, fast, manoeuvrable Zodiacstyle boats to search for sperm whales (which can be found year-round), fin, sei and blue whales, and dolphin species such as Atlantic spotted, striped, bottlenose and Risso’s. in a four-star hotel, breakfast, excursions and flights
REWILD THE APENNINES, ITALY The Apennines are home to chamois, deer, wolves and golden eagles, as well as the rare Marsican brown bear. See first-hand the beneficial impact of rewilding and the importance of using wildlife corridors to connect protected areas to support the comeback of threatened indigenous species, with all profits going to Rewilding Europe’s vital work. Exodus (020 8772 3747; exodus.co.uk) offers a six-day Rewilding the Apennines holiday from £2,349pp. Includes four nights in a four-star hotel, one in a mountain refuge, most meals, a group leader and international flights
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