What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Itinerary

- DAY 1 – How many wolves are there Meeting with guides at the Avezzano Bus Terminal at 2 p.m. Transfer to the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park and accommodation of participants in the hotel. At 4 p.m. departure for a first easy excursion until sunset. Return to the hotel in the evening, dinner and overnight stay. 2h of walk · 4km · 200 m climb · 200 m descent - DAY 2 – Live like a wolf in a man world’s At dawn wildlife watching session. After breakfast, departure for a panoramic walk and search for signs of wolf presence. Possibility to observe deer, roe deer and wild boar grazing. Packed lunch and visit to the Apennine Wolf Museum in Civitella Alfedena to learn more about the conservation programmes implemented in Italy. Relax at the hotel and in the late afternoon another short evening excursion with wildlife watching activities and the chance to hear the characteristic howls. Dinner with local products and overnight stay. 6h of walk · 8km · 400 m climb · 400 m descent DAY 3 – The pack, a couple and the sons At dawn, we will be protagonists in the beautiful scenery at the foot of Mount Meta and of the Mainarde mountain range. A strong emotional impact place, characterized by rugged and wild mountains, fascinating for who lives far from this kind of landscape. Guided hike to the Passo dei Monaci to try to spot the endemic Apennine chamois and golden eagle. Return to the valley in the afternoon, hot chocolate and relaxation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. 6h of walk · 10km · 450 m climb · 450 m descent DAY 4 – From the magic of sacred waters to the return of wild nature On our last day, we will explore the Giovenco valley. From the beautiful and variegated apple orchards of Ortona dei Marsi, we will visit the areas connecting the Central Apennine national parks, where local communities are working daily to achieve peaceful coexistence with returning wildlife. Return to the valley in the afternoon and last transfer of participants to the Avezzano Terminal Bus. 4h of walk · 6km · 300 m climb · 300 m descent Due to possible adverse weather conditions during this travel day, we ask that you DO NOT book train or bus out of Avezzano Terminal Bus any earlier than 3 pm.

What's Included?

Expert local Naturalist Guide Internal transfers Hotel stay, double occupancy Dinner and breakfast Hot drink service with coffee, chocolate and tea Personal binoculars (Nikon 8x42) Spotting scope (Nikon and Leica) Snowshoes and poles

What to Bring

Temperatures depend on season and time, warm clothes and dress up in layers is recommended: after sunset, in summertime too, it could be very cold. Soft duffel bag or rucksack Daypack (25+ litres) Raincover Waterproof jacket with hood Fleece jacket or similar Warm jacket Hiking trousers Technical t-shirts Hiking boots Warm hat Thin gloves Waterproof overtrousers Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) Water bottles or water bladder

Food & Stay

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

For over fifteen years, Wildlife Adventures has offered experiences that bring people closer to nature while supporting conservation initiatives and providing economic opportunities for local communities. We protect biodiversity, enhance local communities and promote responsible tourism experiences Authentic experiences for a sustainable future. For us, sustainability is not just a guiding principle, but a true philosophy that informs everything we do.

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This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife tracking
• Wildlife photography
• Snowshoeing

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

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