Brown bear

The European Nature Trust (TENT)

We have partnered with The European Nature Trust and local projects in-country to provide unique experiences that connect people to nature and raise funds for the protection and restoration of European wilderness.

As showcased below, we offer a number of tailored itineraries, from going in search of bears in northern Spain to tracking wolves in the Apennines, to explore some of Europe’s wild places, while also offering fantastic accommodation, great food and unparalleled access to the projects we support.

Side profile of a wolf.
Italy
Wild goat (chamois) stood on sloping alpine hillside with pink flowers in foreground.
Apennine chamois
Turquoise lake surrounded by mountains against blue sky with yellow flowers in foreground.
Somiedo National Park
Iberian lynx at night, Spain
Iberian lynx

The TENT Experience

On our doorstep lies some of the most outstandingly beautiful swathes of wilderness and national parklands, here’s what you can experience:

  • Guiding: outstanding wildlife guides give an insightful interpretation of your nature experience, alongside researchers from conservation projects.
  • Wildlife: researchers are seeing wild bears, lynx and wolves with increasing regularity. While the mega-fauna takes centre stage, the supporting cast of ibex, wild boar, chamois, golden eagle and Egyptian vulture is difficult to resist.
  • Culture: this is not solely a nature experience. Enjoy the food, wine, hospitality and distinct culture of Abruzzo, Asturias and Andalucia.
  • Conservation: the perfect synergy of tourism and conservation working hand-in-hand.

Holidays with The European Nature Trust

Each of our engaging and impactful wildlife experiences takes you to explore some of Europe’s most hidden wild secrets, providing you with access to conservation experts, local projects on the ground and exceptional wildlife sightings.

Experiences

Explore wildlife experiences across Europe to include in your holiday

Wild Cat, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

View Wildcat

Watch the very beautiful Wildcat hunting for rodents in the grass.

Wolf, Cantabrians, Spain
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Observe the Iberian wolf

Observe family groups of Iberian wolf feeding their young in the Cantabrian Mountain range, some of the best-preserved habitats in Spain.

Bears, The Cantabrian Mountains, Spain
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Explore the Cantabrian Mountains

With an expert naturalist, walk through pristine mountain terrain in search of Iberian wolves, Brown bear, wildcat and other interesting mammals.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Mountain view Abruzzo, Italy
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Explore the Apennines

Walk, hike or bike through the Apennine Mountains of Abruzzo and experience spectacular scenery and range of wild fauna.

Bear, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

See Marsican Brown Bear

Explore the Apennine mountains of Abruzzo in the wild heart of Italy, to see Marsican brown bear, Roe deer and other fauna.

Carpathian Mountains, Romania
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Carpathian Mountains

Hike in the Carpathian Mountains and enjoy the local flora and fauna.

Stag, Romania
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Stay in Wildlife Hides

Relax at the hides where you will have a strong chance of experiencing local wildlife including bears, wild boar, foxes, Red and Roe deer.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Bunea Wildlife Hide, Romania
The European Nature Trust (TENT)

Meet Foundation Conservation Carpathia

Meet members of FCC’s core team of conservation experts, and learn more about the project first-hand.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Brown bear, Abruzzo, Italy
Brown bear, Italy by Umberto Esposito

Travel with purpose

All trips include a donation to the local projects to support their conservation work. This includes the restoration of habitats, monitoring populations, anti-poaching initiatives and the mitigation of wildlife-human conflict. 100% of all donations to TENT are given directly to the conservation projects and each project has been carefully selected to ensure maximum impact to wildlife and local communities.

Meet our experts

A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Charlotte Lawton

Charlotte is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Asia.

My strong sense of belonging in Asia stemmed from a childhood in Hong Kong and Nepal. My Grandmother was born in a tent in India. Some of my clearest memories are of walking through a dense, tropical jungle while hailstones the size of cricket balls rained down on us; of being carried on my father’s shoulders as we trekked through the Himalayas; my mother wearing flipflops on a snowy mountainside; and me falling into Dal Lake in Srinagar as we disembarked from our houseboat. 

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