Join this evening tour to meet the king of the Swedish forest, the mighty Moose. We have seen Moose on every tour and it is not uncommon to see as many as 10-20 Moose in one evening during the Summer season (May-September).

The Bergslagen forest is where you are most likely to encounter wild Moose in its natural habitat. During the tour you will get the chance to visit a Moose’s own home ground, a perfect environment to learn more about Moose and the other inhabitants of the forest in a practical way. Our guides share their skills of tracking as we search for hoof prints, fresh droppings and bite marks. We will also learn different ways of communicating with Moose, of which some have been used by hunters in the region for thousands of years. As the night falls the forest is brought to life and Moose awake from their daytime slumber to feed. This means prime time for Moose watching in the glades and meadows.

We travel together on foot and by van in small groups with skilled guides. During the tour we eat an evening meal together in the forest.

Itinerary

Meet up with your guide in the afternoon. The tour begins with an introduction to Sweden’s wildlife as well as practical guidelines on how to act to increase our chances to encounter wild animals. We transfer together by van to a nearby lake and eat an outdoor dinner in the forest. We then spend the evening walking and driving through the woods in search of Moose and other wildlife. After dark we conclude the tour and return to the starting point.

Tour details

Rates (valid until 31 October, 2012)

• 995 SEK per person (Children to 12 years 695 SEK)

Included: Guided excursion, evening meal.

Not included: Lodging, travel to and from the starting point.

Guided activities: This tour includes a guided excursion which typically lasts for 4-6 hours in the evening/night depending on weather conditions and the group’s preferences. During most excursions we transfer by van and then walk through the forest.

Tour dates: See our tour calendar for all available dates. This tour can also be arranged on request at other dates at a minimum of 4 participants during May-September.

When is best: May-September is usually good for Moose watching although the chances to see many Moose may vary during the season. May means more Moose sightings because the calves are born. June and July have long sun hours. Second half of August and all of September means bigger chances to see Moose bulls with antlers because of mating season.

Lodging: This tour does not include any lodging. You can choose to add one or more nights in Kolarbyn Eco-lodge or at one of our partner guesthouses.

Times: The starting and ending time for this tour depends on the season as follows. Please make sure that you are at the meeting location in time. Give us a call if you are late.

• 1 May – 15 May: 17 – 22 hours
• 16 May – 31 July : 18-24 hours
• 1 Aug – 11 Aug: 17-22 hours
• 12 Aug – 30 Sep: 16-21 hours

Location: This tour starts and ends at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge. See Map.

Suitability: Recommended minimum age is 10 years. Participants should be able to walk in the forest without difficulties. The amount of walking is dependent on the current wildlife situation. Walking level is medium. We may walk up to 1 hour in uneven terrain off trails. Walks include many stops along the way.

Group size: Maximum 8 participants per guide. With 2 guides there may be up to 16 participants.

Group travel: For groups of at least four persons or more traveling together you can choose a private tour. The rate is 1250 SEK per person. This includes pick up and drop off at any of our partner guesthouses at any time you like. In this way you are guaranteed to have a guide exclusively for yourselves, which means no other persons will join your group. Any other special requests are also welcome.

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