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4x4 route for bearded vulture observation in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park

Discover the land of the bearded vulture on a 4x4 route with professional guides, taking vehicle tours and static observation points for observation and photography.

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Duration of the activity

Languages

Min/Max Group

Dates

​​​​Full-time: 8 hours

Spanish

English

1-8 people

For larger groups, please inquire.

All year round, on request (check availability)

Location

Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Mountains Natural Park

Jaén

SPAIN

Type of activity

Observation of

wildlife

Difficulty

Low

Schedules

They will depend on the time of year in which the activity is carried out.

Activity description

 

Enjoy a 4x4 excursion led by expert local guides through the public areas of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park with the goal of observing the bearded vulture.

 

During the tour, your guide will explain the characteristics of their habitat, as well as aspects of their biology and behavior, and you will follow specific routes and wait at common observation sites.

You'll also learn about the operation of the Andalusian Scavenger Bird Recovery and Conservation Plan, which brought the bearded vulture back to the skies of Andalusia after its extinction in 1988.

 

In 2004, a reintroduction project began in these mountains, releasing up to 96 individuals equipped with GPS transmitters. Around 50 of these individuals remain alive, and nine breeding centers have been established. In 2025, a historic event will occur following the extinction of the bearded vulture in these mountains: Esperanza, the first female bearded vulture born in the wild since its extinction in the 1980s, has successfully reproduced in these mountains.

 

The activity takes place in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, in the province of Jaén. The itinerary and waiting areas will depend on the latest sightings and other species you wish to observe during the day.

 

During the tour, it is also possible to observe some species of mammals and birds, as well as reptiles and amphibians depending on the time of year.

 

Let your guide recommend you; the experience and information you gain about sightings each day will make your visit much more successful.

 

Some species that you can observe during your visit

 

  • BIRDS: bearded vulture, griffon vulture, Bonelli's eagle, golden eagle, short-toed eagle, booted eagle, common buzzard, Eurasian goshawk, sparrowhawk, peregrine falcon, green swift, Eleonora's falcon, Iberian woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker, oriole warbler, dartford warbler, crossbill, blue rock thrush, red-legged partridge, rock bunting, cirl bunting, skylark, Common rock thrush, hawfinch, great shrike, red kite, northern wheatear, black wheatear.

  • MAMMALS: Iberian deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild goat, common fox, red squirrel.

  • REPTILES: ocellated lizard, long-tailed lizard, Valverde's lizard.

  • AMPHIBIANS: natterjack toad, common toad, Betic midwife toad, common frog.

 

What does the experience include?

Includes:

4x4 vehicle

And all travel during the activity.

Breakfast in the countryside

From local products + bottled water.​​​

Optical material

High-end binoculars and telescope.

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Teaching material

To consult information about the species we see.

Local guide

Wildlife experts. They speak Spanish and English.

Liability insurance

And authorizations to carry out the activity.

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Rates

FULL TIME

All year

Price per participant

(per vehicle and guide):

 

1 participant - 280 euros

2 participants - 150 euros

3 participants - 120 euros

4 participants - 95 euros

 

VAT 21% included

* Example: if 3 participants come in a vehicle, the total price would be

120 euros x 3 = 360 euros.

 

* For groups of more than 8 people, please consult rates.

Grades

 

  • Observation of target species can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. This is a factor that cannot be controlled during activities.

  • Nature is unpredictable, so we assume no responsibility for weather conditions or other external factors that may affect the normal behavior of wildlife.

  • Patience and silence are required to be successful during waiting.

  • Physical fitness isn't essential, but you should be able to walk for short distances. If you have any physical limitations, please let us know when booking.

  • Observation of any species cannot be 100% guaranteed, as the animals live in freedom and are completely wild.

RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION​

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  • To responsibly observe endangered wildlife, it is essential to follow your guide's guidelines.

  • All observations made are of animals in complete freedom.

  • We do not use any type of bait or attractant for wildlife observation and photography.

  • The use of bird calls is not permitted under any circumstances.

  • Our professional ethics and compliance with the law are paramount in all our activities.

Location and departure points

The activity is located in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park
Your guide can pick you up from your accommodation or at a prearranged point in the following areas: La Carolina, Guarromán, Vilches, Beas de Segura, Hornos de Segura, Cazorla, and Santiago-Pontones.

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