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Rewilding Adventure in Italy's Abruzzo Mountains

4 nights
Moderate

Track the 'Big 5' species of the Central Apennines Rewilding Area on foot in this biodiversity hotspot

What's Included?

Activities & Certified Guides

All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking wildlife tracker and rewilding guide

Guesthouse & Mountain hut

3 nights in locally owned guesthouses, 1 night in a mountain refuge

Meals

All your breakfast and dinners

Transfers

Airport transfers and everything in between

Equipment

Binoculars and Nikon spotting scopes, and use of a thermal camera

Small Like-minded Groups

Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
From

excluding flights
From

excluding flights

What's it like?

4.8
| 15 reviews
Great Experience
November 2024
Christian C.
Great Experience
November 2024
Christian C.
Great Experience
November 2024
Christian C.
Great Experience
November 2024
Christian C.
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
October 2024
Larissa K.
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
October 2024
Larissa K.
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
October 2024
Larissa K.
A challenging and rewarding trip
April 2024
Kate G.
A challenging and rewarding trip
April 2024
Kate G.
A challenging and rewarding trip
April 2024
Kate G.
A challenging and rewarding trip
April 2024
Kate G.
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...
July 2023
Katie
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...
July 2023
Katie
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...
July 2023
Katie
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
July 2023
Faye
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
July 2023
Faye
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
July 2023
Faye
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
July 2023
Faye
What an incredible trip! My first one with...
July 2023
Hayley
What an incredible trip! My first one with...
July 2023
Hayley
What an incredible trip! My first one with...
July 2023
Hayley
Group hiking in the Abruzzo NP, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures
Abruzzo NP, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures
Hiking into the wilderness, Central Apennines, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures

An incredible adventure in partnership with expert local wildlife trackers and conservationists

Ramble through mountainous valleys and beech forests on the lookout for brown bears, wolves, wild boar, chamois and golden eagles

Bookend long days in the wilderness with classic Italian food and tasty local wines in atmospheric mountain villages

Key Information

Day 1

To the Abruzzo Mountains

Hiking in the Abruzzo mountains, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures

Hiking

1-2hrs · 150m up · 150m down

Meet your host at Rome Airport, hop in the van and drive through rural Italy to the town of Pescasseroli – your base for the next few days. Check into your guesthouse and meet up with your guide who will give you the lowdown on the rewilding efforts in the area and brief you on the adventure to come. Head out for an easy afternoon hike to get your first taste of Abruzzo National Park and catch the sunset before tucking into an Italian feast for dinner.

Day 2

Searching for chamois

Group Hike, Abruzzo NP, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures

Hiking

6-8hrs · 800m up · 800m down

After an early breakfast you'll head out for a big circular hike in the southern area of the Abruzzo National Park, past rock walls, along deep glacial valleys and through beech forests. Walking silently and respectfully you'll see one of the most important populations of Apennine chamois, meekly grazing between pastures and rocky walls. You may also see griffon vultures circling high above. Enjoy your packed lunch high up in the peaks before returning through forests to cap off a wild first day in the Abruzzos.

Day 3

Sunrise wolf tracking

Wildlife Tracking

6-8hrs · 500m up · 500m down

Another early start as you sip a pre-dawn coffee and head out to try to glimpse one of Abruzzo's most enigmatic residents – the wolf. Hike through the twilight to a higher altitude where the wolves are known to pass-through. After sun up, head back down the valley and visit the Museum of the Apennine Wolf in Civitella Alfedena to learn more about the wolf's history of persecution and subsequent revival now happening in the Apennines. Enjoy lunch in a rural village before hiking up to the Bisegna Refuge high in the mountains where you'll spend the night. You'll then set out into the twilight for an evening walk to listen to the howling of the wolves.

Day 4

Golden eagles in Sirente-Velino Regional Park

Wildlife watching, Central Apennnines, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures

Wildlife Tracking

6hrs · 400m up · 400m down

Rise before dawn to head out for a sunrise session to see the wildlife, often most active first thing in the morning. After breakfast, you'll hike through forests that are frequented by bears, martens and wild cats. Your tracker guide will lead the group through the forests, pointing out signs of bears and hoping for sightings. The guide is also on hand to ensure a safe and respectful passage through the home of these creatures who were close to extinction here but are making a comeback thanks to the rewilding work being done. Finish off another epic day with a traditional Italian feast.

Day 5

One last sunrise with the wildlife, return to Rome

Hiking, Abruzzos, Italy. Photo: Host/Wildlife Adventures

Wildlife Tracking

2-4hrs · 300m up

You'll be used to the pre-dawn escapades by now as you step out for one last sunrise stomp in the wilderness and hopefully another glimpse of a wolf, bear or wild boar going about their morning business. After breakfast, it's time to jump back in the van and bid farewell to the mountains as you return to Rome in time for your flight home.

The Area

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Logistics

Starts

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome

14:00 on Day 1

Ends

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome

17:00 on Day 5

Transfers

Your host will meet you at Rome Airport and transfer you over to Pescasseroli, your base for the adventure approximately two and a half hours away from Rome. On Day 5, your host will drop you back at the airport in Rome after the return drive. We suggest you book any onward flights to depart after 19:00.

Travel options

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome is well connected via numerous flights across the UK and Europe. US travellers can fly direct to Rome from various major US airports including New York, Miami and LA. The airport is also well connected by rail into central Rome - https://www.italiarail.com/leonardo-express-roma-termini/

Train travel to Rome is an easy and enjoyable alternative for those looking to avoid flying on this trip. Rome Termini Railway Station is well connected to various major hubs across Italy and in neighbouring France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Travellers from the UK can take the Eurostar to Paris, followed by the TGV to Turin and then a Frecciarossa (Italian high-speed train) to Rome, all in a single day or with overnight stays in Turin or Milan.

Day 1

Guesthouse · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2

Guesthouse · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 3

Mountain hut · Mixed dorm

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4

Guesthouse · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

What is the food like?

Breakfast at your accommodation is a classic international affair with cereals, bread, pastries and homemade cakes. Lunches are not included - you will buy packed lunches from the guesthouse or local shops and bakeries each morning to take with you on the wildlife tracking excursions. Please budget €10-15 per day for your lunches. Each evening you'll be tucking into traditional Italian dishes including maccheroni alla chitarra - a special type of spaghetti, soup with orapi (wild spinach) and beans, gnocchetti and grilled meat. The wider region outside the rewilding area has a strong sheep rearing culture, so plenty of local dairy products are available such as pecorino, ricotta, caciocavallo and a rare goat's cheese called Marzolina.

Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for - please just request on your passenger info form.

What is the accommodation like?

Pescasseroli

Your base for the adventure is in Pescasseroli, a beautiful and atmospheric rural Italian mountain village. You'll stay in one of the village's family-owned hotels and guesthouses, such as The Hotel Iris which offers traditional Italian hospitality surrounded by pine trees and mountain views. You'll stay in twin-share rooms. Depending on availability, you may stay at Hotel Valle dell'Oro, Della Piazza B&B, or the Albergo La Torre in neighbouring Civitella Alfedena.

Upgrades

For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge (subject to availability). See Optional Extras for the price.

Outside view of Bisegna Refuge
Bisegna Mountain Hut

Terraegna refuge located in the municipality of Bisegna is a newly renovated mountain refuge in a remote location high in the mountains and only accessible by foot. The refuge provides warm Italian hospitality and cuisine, making a magical spot to rest in the mountains. The refuge has a main area with a wood-burning stove and a cosy dining area for meals - the perfect place to relax after a long day's tracking. You'll stay in a shared sleeping area with bunk beds and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. You'll be able to leave your main luggage at the hotel and only take what you need for the overnight at the hut.

Upgrades

For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. This covers the nights in Pescasseroli - the night at Bisegna mountain refuge does not have a private room option. Please request this at the time of booking.

This trip has been rated as Moderate

This is a moderate adventure that can be managed and enjoyed by anyone with basic to good fitness levels. The duration of the days' hiking depends on the wildlife, and on average you'll be hiking for a several hours each day with elevation gains of up to 400-800m, however, there are plenty of stops as you wait silently with binoculars to view the various wildlife. This trip can be include early starts and late finishes as these are the best hours for wildlife spotting, but time to rest in the middle of the day is factored in.

Temperatures in the Abruzzo Mountains in the summer months average an enjoyable 20° / 68°F. May and October will be cooler with averages of around 15° / 59°F. Rainfall is lowest in July and highest in May and October, so be sure to pack a rain jacket, though the region gets a lot of unbroken sunshine in the summer.

Christian C.(November 2024)
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience

We had a great time during this trip. It was our first time with much better adventures and our first time in the Abruzzo region, but we're looking forward to come back in the future. Our guide was nothing but exceptionally helpful, friendly and motivating. The area is incredible beautiful. The accommodation was nice with great food and present even for our very early mornings. We did not find the hikes to challenging, there is one bigger trip but with very rewarding views and there was always time to make a small pause to adapt the clothing and drink or eat something. The packing list was very helpful and did not note anything we did not use during the trip. 10/10 overall, love to come back in the future!

Larissa K.(October 2024)
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
Wild Abruzzo Mountains
Wild Abruzzo Mountains

We had a great time in the Abruzzo mountains and enjoyed every moment. The guides went up and above to let us feel cared for, gave great insights into the rewilding projects, behaviour of the animals and interaction between humans and nature, which made the trip even more unique. It was a nice mixture of hiking and wild watching, and the time in the mountain hut was the best experience.

Laura C.(April 2024)
Great experience

Returned from the trip last week and still thinking about it. What a memorable experience it was. Set in a stunningly beautiful part of the world, I learnt to get closer to nature. Our guide, Andrea, was full of interesting information about the history and behaviours of the wolves, bears, birds, area, etc. Although we were only there 5 days it felt like a couple of weeks given how much we covered. From early morning tracking of wolves and bears as the sun rose to late evening strolls, I found myself relaxing in to the natural surroundings and appreciating the natural world. Andrea is clearly passionate about nature and was always happy to tell his stories and answer questions. I learnt a lot and it’s sparked a number of interests in me. We were the first tour of the season so a bit early for bears but we saw everything else, including the wolves. But there’s plenty of evidence around as you trek through the mountains. I’m not exactly a frequent hiker so found a couple of the walks challenging. I even skipped one of them, which was fine. If you’re used to walking and can walk up a sustained incline for an hour or two you’ll be fine. The others in the group had no issues. The hotel was perfect. The food was great. The locals are traditional - it’s a lovely village. And Kate and David who joined us in the group were wonderful and interesting people. It made the experience all the better. A wonderful experience - very unique. I would do it all over again. It was a sad journey back to the airport!

Kate G.(April 2024)
A challenging and rewarding trip
A challenging and rewarding trip
A challenging and rewarding trip
A challenging and rewarding trip
A challenging and rewarding trip

It was a very good, very intense experience in an incredibly beautiful area. Andrea was an excellent and informative guide. We were lucky enough to see a wolf on the first day, quite close, and a wild boar, chamoix and a golden Eagle the next. No bears! The early mornings and very late evening meals plus the heat of the climbs was a challenge. The night in the refuge was great, wonderfully hosted by Valeria: definitely the best meal of the trip. Descent was a bit of a route march from which my knee is still recovering! I learnt a lot about rewilding in a very different context to the UK, I want to learn more about wolves and I would love to return to the area!

Thea(October 2023)

A great experience. Our guide Domenico was super friendly and went above and beyond to make this trip enjoyable. The national park is stunning and it was an absolute privilege to see the bears, wolves and wild boars in their natural environment. I did not even mind getting up early during this holiday! I highly recommend this trip.

Katie(July 2023)
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...
Great experience on this adventure. Real ch...

Great experience on this adventure. Real chance to switch off and just focus on nature and getting to know your group and guides without having to make plans and worry about logistics. The guides were knowledgeable and passionate. Staying in the mountain refuge was a highlight and of course seeing wolves, wild boar and stags. Yummy food, an interesting schedule of activities and falling into a comfy bed every night feeling satisfied with a fun and busy day ticked all the boxes for our holiday.

Faye(July 2023)
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...
Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and expe...

Amazing! Guide, views, group, food and experiences. Be prepared for a tiring trip with lots of early starts. However the days are so long and packed with hikes and wildlife watching that it felt like a week long trip!

Hayley(July 2023)
What an incredible trip! My first one with...
What an incredible trip! My first one with...
What an incredible trip! My first one with...

What an incredible trip! My first one with MBA, but definitely not my last. The big hike on the first day was tough, but has amazing views and we could go at our own pace. We saw a few chamois and some griffin vultures too! The early starts were early, 4-5am, but it’s the best time to see bears and wolves and that’s what we’re here for. We saw 5 wolves in total, and each felt like an absolute privilege (including 1 that had made a kill, and another 2 that crossed the road in front of us! It took our breathe away). We were very close to a resting mamma bear with cubs, but couldn’t see them behind rocks. Despite not seeing them it was wonderful to know they were there. The guides were incredible, Andrea in particular went over and above every single day, he is so knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife, and really fun. Sitting for 2+ hours in a meadow could have been a little tedious, but Andrea made it joyful. The mountain refuge felt like such a special place. A real highlight of the trip. The main accommodation exceeded expectations. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone that feels drawn to the types of activities listed. Just book it, it’s extremely special 🐺 💚🐻

Emma(July 2023)

I really enjoyed this trip and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. The guides were amazing and we saw lots of wildlife and even signs of bears. The whole team were great and the group I was with was great. 100% recommend this trip

Amanda(June 2023)

Great Trip, great experience, would love to visit this area again.

Sally(May 2023)

Very knowledgeable, friendly and punctual guides who really looked after us. Friendly group and great food back at the Inn, with friendly and helpful staff. Outstanding views and manageable long hikes - but not a march. Definitely recommend.

Sarah(October 2022)

Fantastic experience. Really knowledgable guide and great group

Rachel(September 2022)

A beautiful part of the world. We were unlucky with our particular guide but lucky with the animal sightings - it was so special to see a bear. The hotel was lovely, great food and hospitality. The mountain lodge was great too, although you need to take at least a blanket as they said they supplied sheets, but these were only for the bottom of the bed. A sit mat would be useful too as sometimes where you sit for viewings is very dusty, and walking poles would help with the hills. The binoculars supplied were excellent. Having a small group size was great, and dawn and dusk walks with midday breaks to enjoy the hotel and village worked beautifully. The long day walk was longer the outlined in the trip description, but I think trips like this tend to be modified according to the conditions and where the animals are know to be. The best place to eat was just by the Hotel Iris, a gorgeous family run farm stay place called Agriturismo Maneggio Vallecupa

Catherine(July 2022)

Just returned from four amazing nights in the Appenines. Lots of hiking, beautiful views, excellent company, all topped off by the amazing sights of wolves, chamois, deer and even a bear!

Steve(July 2022)

A fabulous trip! We were lucky enough to see both a wolf (at very close quarters) and a bear.

Itinerary Activities

  • Guided hike into the Abruzzo National Park
  • Wildlife watching circular hike in the Abruzzo National Park
  • Sunrise wolf tracking hike
  • Visit the Museum of the Apennine Wolf
  • Twilight hike to hear the wolves howling
  • Wildlife watching hike in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park, known for its bear population
  • Sunrise wildlife watching hike

Guides

  • Expert, local, English-speaking wildlife tracker and rewilding guide

Accommodation

  • 3 nights in locally owned guesthouses
  • 1 night in a mountain refuge

Meals

  • 4 classic breakfasts
  • 4 traditional Italian dinners

Transfers

  • Group arrival transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport on Day 1
  • Group departure transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Day 5
  • All transfers during the trip

Equipment

  • Binoculars and Nikon spotting scopes, and use of a thermal camera

Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.

Travel to and from the trip

Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.

Tips

Tips are not included in the trip cost and are entirely at your discretion. If you feel you received exceptional service from your guides then you are free to tip them at the end of your adventure, we suggest 10-15% of the trip cost would be a guideline figure in this scenario.

Personal Expenses

You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.

Visas

Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.

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What's Included

  • Binoculars
  • Spotting scopes
  • Thermal camera
  • Hiking poles (If bringing your own, clean the ends to avoid soil contamination)

What do I need to bring?

BAGS

  • Soft duffel bag or rucksack as your main bag
  • Daypack (20+ litres)

CLOTHES

  • Comfortable neutral coloured clothing for activities (camouflage colours, earthy tones and no bright colours are strongly recommended for most of the trip to improve chances of wildlife spotting)
  • Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers and gaiters (for wet grass)
  • Warm fleece or puffy jacket for those chilly early mornings starts
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Long trousers for hiking
  • Quick-dry T-shirts (1 per day)
  • Shorts/Skirt
  • Underwear & socks
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Clothes to sleep in
  • Waterproof hiking boots (worn-in and soles cleaned)
  • Lightweight shoes for evenings

OTHER

  • Universal travel plug adapter
  • Passports (and visas)
  • Travel insurance documents
  • Odourless Suncream
  • Personal first-aid kit (inc. blister treatment)
  • Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
  • Odourless Bug spray
  • Tick removal tool
  • Quick-dry towel and face cloth
  • Alcohol hand-gel
  • Headlamp or torch
  • Small notebook and a pen/pencil
  • Reusable water bottle/Camelback (x1 litre)
  • Outdoor seat pad (highly recommended for while sat watching wildlife)
  • Light sleeping sheet for the mountain hut (blankets and pillows are provided)

OPTIONAL

  • Earplugs and eye mask
  • Energy bars and snacks
  • Camera
  • Powerbank and charging cable if you need it
  • Any field guides you would like to use
*Requests for optional extras can be made after booking on your “My Bookings” page

Pre/post trip accommodation in Pescasseroli (single room)

Payable Before Departure

Pre/post trip accommodation in Pescasseroli (single room)

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Pre/post trip accommodation in Pescasseroli (twin/double room)

Payable Before Departure

Pre/post trip accommodation in Pescasseroli (twin/double room)

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Optional Private Room Upgrade

Payable Before Departure

Optional Private Room Upgrade

Per Person

Private airport transfer - each way (1-4 people)

Payable Before Departure

Private airport transfer - each way (1-4 people)

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 130kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.

Our Rewilding Adventures take place in areas that are actively undergoing a process of ecological restoration known as rewilding. Increasingly, scientists and environmental activists see rewilding as a key solution to the ecological crises facing the planet. At Much Better Adventures we have followed this youthful movement closely, and it is clear that tourism has a role to play in helping to fund rewilding projects and show our adventurers the ecological transformations happening on the ground. Our trips explore these areas and particularly the species which are coming back to the returning wildernesses.

On any of our Rewilding Adventures, you'll be guided by expert wildlife trackers with a deep understanding of the rewilding efforts and the ecological improvements occurring in the areas they live and work in. You will search for and learn about keystone species such as wolf and bison which are either expanding from small historical numbers or being actively reintroduced. You'll see up close returning tree coverage and wildflower meadows, and even witness rivers running clearer due to the land growing wilder and withholding sediments. We aim for our Rewilding Adventures to instil a sense of hope that the damage which human activity has caused to the wild places on our planet can be reversed.

Every booking we take on a Rewilding Adventure directly supports and positively impacts the area in which your adventure takes place. Tourism provides a sustainable revenue stream to the local community, boosting the social and economic benefits from conservation and rewilding work, and therefore the incentives to support it.

Included in the trip cost is also a Rewilding Levy of 5% which goes directly to the rewilding project connected to the trip. On top of this, the Much Better Adventures Foundation channels an additional 5% of our revenues (not profits) from every booking to support reforestation and rewilding projects that advance our goal to protect the worlds wild places, one adventure at a time.

While we acknowledge that our Rewilding Adventures have a carbon footprint due to the need to travel to them. For all bookings with Much Better Adventures, 5% of our revenues (not profits) go in to our Foundation, primarily focussed on supporting World Land Trust to ensure our trips achieve Net-Zero emissions.

We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Tips are not included in the trip cost and are not deemed compulsory in Italy. If you feel you received exceptional service from your guides then you are free to tip them at the end of your adventure, we suggest 10-15% of the trip cost would be a guideline figure in this scenario.

The tap water in this part of Italy is safe to drink. Please bring along a reusable bottle or two to take with you on the wildlife tracking excursions.

Yes, you can leave your main luggage in your room at the guesthouse or hotel in Pescasseroli. You can also leave your main pack safely at the hotel or guesthouse in Pescasseroli when you go to the Bisegna refuge for the night.

This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely high during the times of year when this trip operates. High humidity and limited access to shade can also be factors, and warm temperatures can continue into the nighttime, which additionally influence the body’s ability to cool down. Personal care should be taken to keep cool as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration. Very high temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at cooler temperatures. People may experience symptoms associated with dehydration and Heat Stroke. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with high temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

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