Rewilding the Apennines
6 Days Starting and ending in Rome
Visiting: Rome, Pescasseroli, Bisegna
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TIR
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 8
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
From:
$3373
$2940 (USD)
Operator discount: -$433
-13%
Tour Overview
The process of “rewilding” helps to restore our nature’s ecosystems and biodiversity, for wildlife to return and thrive, while also combatting climate change by increasing the land’s ability to absorb carbon.During this six-day experience, you will witness the intimate relationship between wild nature and local communities. This is the perfect way to see first-hand the beneficial impact of rewilding and the importance of using wildlife corridors to connect protected areas, thereby supporting the comeback of iconic indigenous species. The wild and dramatic landscape here is home to chamois, deer, wolves and golden eagles, as well as the rare Marsican brown bear. In addition to wildlife, we experience the region's ever hospitable people and their colourful and authentic culture.Led by highly skilled nature guides and sustained by some of the finest local food and wine, a journey into the Central Apennines is truly is an exploration of Italy's "wild heart".
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Rome; Transfer To Pescasseroli
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villino Quintiliani Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive in Rome, your transfer awaits. You will be driven east- within 3 hours
you will arrive in the quaint mountain town of Pescasseroli and check in at
the Albergo Villino Quintiliani.After you settled into your room, you will
‘meet the team’. We will enjoy a special presentation on rewilding in the
area by the Team leader of Rewilding Apennines: Mario Cipollone, and will be
introduced to our local nature guide, Umberto Esposito.
Day 2 : Visit To The Bear Corridors.
Location: Pescasseroli
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villino Quintiliani Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in the hotel, we enjoy an exclusive visit to the bear
corridors with Mario Cipollone who will guide us through the measures being
taken here. In one of the Bear Smart Communities we see how they have
dramatically reduced bear damage and increased social acceptance of them
through the installation of about 100 electric fences since 2015, along with
the deployment of bear-proof waste bins. We also see just why and how these
corridors are vital to the protection of the local community as much as the
bears themselves as we visit local entrepreneurs, farmers and shepherds in
the region to hear their stories about how wolves and bears are part of the
area, and of their lives. Overnight at Hotel Sport Daniel or similar
Day 3 : Wildlife Tracking; Hike To The Mountain Refuge.
Location: Bisegna
Accommodation Name: Terraegna Mountain Refuge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early morning start to look for wolves and other wildlife in the valley
and learn about human/wildlife conflict and mitigation. Return to the hotel
for a hearty breakfast. (3h walk - 5km - 300 m ascent – 300 m
descent) After breakfast, we will start our hike to the Mountain Refuge
Bisegna. We enjoy dinner with local wines and cheese at the refuge and gaze
at the stars before a good night’s rest at the refuge. (2h walk - 8km -
400 m ascent)
Day 4 : Mountain Experience And Wildlife Tracking
Location: Bisegna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villino Quintiliani Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up surrounded by mountains and enjoy an early morning mountain
experience, hike and wildlife tracking. We have our breakfast back at the
refuge before we leave for a midday hike and remote picnic lunch, visiting
critical water points or see the extensive removal of unused barbed wire
fences, and wells made safe by metal grids to prevent animals from falling
and drowning in them.
Day 5 : Wildlife Tracking.
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villino Quintiliani Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early morning hike in search of wolves, bears and other wildlife. Breakfast
at the refuge and hike down to town, stopping for a picnic lunch on the way
back. In the afternoon we will be able to enjoy a shower and some time to
relax at the hotel.
Day 6 : End Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, one last Italian coffee at the village square in
Pescasseroli, and we will start our transfer back to Rome or Pescara.
What's Included
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request for hotel only)
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Visas and vaccinations
Food
Accommodation
Villino Quintiliani Hotel
A small, stylish four-star hotel just outside the centre of Pescasseroli and in the heart of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park.
Terraegna Mountain Refuge
The newly renovated Terraegna Refuge offers warm Italian hospitality, cuisine and a magical spot to rest in the mountains. High in the peaks, on the saddle between Pescasseroli and Bisegna, the mountain refuge offers a unique setting to rest and spend the night. Accommodation is in a comfortable dorm with bunkbeds for eight people and shared bathroom facilities.
Single supplement is available on request for the hotel only. It is not available for the night in the refuge.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Dates & Availability
Saturday - Thursday
Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 05, 2024Book with Confidence
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.