Easter among wolves, a journey into the wilderness of the Central Apennines

The full moon guides us to magical places in the lesser known parts of the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park. The panorama of the Mainarde mountains is unique, for its natural features, for the vision of luminous peaks and for the incomparable silence and solitude of the valley. The Giovenco valley with the villages of Ortona dei Marsi, Bisegna and San Sebastiano dei Marsi is the new frontier of rewilding, with small communities immersed in protected and flourishing nature. These places are home to chamois, red deer, wolves and golden eagles and often free from any sign of chaotic development.

Highlights

The Central Apennines represent one of the most important regions for the conservation of the Canis lupus italicus, where the species has returned to a stable presence after centuries of persecution.
Accompanied by naturalists and certified local guides, participants learn to identify signs of wolf presence—tracks, scent marks, howls, and predation—using non-invasive wildlife monitoring techniques.
The return of the wolf is restoring key trophic dynamics essential to the biodiversity of mountain ecosystems. Wolf tracking allows direct observation of these processes and highlights the importance of large predators as keystone species and indicators o

Costs

from 570,00 €

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 is excluded

Lunches
Extra and personal expenses
Travel insurance

In Italy, wildlife is particularly elusive: spotting animals requires respect, silence, and patience. Most species are active at dawn or dusk, when human disturbance is at its lowest. It's essential to adapt to early starts, changing weather conditions, and long periods of silent waiting.

Some species require a more active approach, with several hours of hiking needed to reach the best observation areas. Carefully following your guide’s instructions is key—not only for safety, but also to increase your chances of a meaningful encounter. Moving quietly, keeping your distance, and leaving no trace allows for a truly authentic and respectful experience, with minimal impact on the environment and the animals.

Essential tips and useful details for a smooth and enjoyable stay

Daypack, raincover, waterproof jacket, fleece jacket, warm jacket, hiking trousers, technical t-shirts, waterproof hiking boots, warm hat and gloves, waterproof overtrousers, sun protection, water bottles or water bladder

FAQ

Of course, a good percentage of the participants to the Easter with wolves in Abruzzo are single travellers.

Our tours are usually made up of singles, couples and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, most of whom are between 25 and 50 years old. These adventures are suitable for solo travellers and attract people with a common mindset: a love of nature, a desire to go further and meet like-minded people.

We regret that we cannot accept dogs at the Easter with wolves. If you love your dog, you certainly love wild animals. To protect them and not to disturb them, certain precautions are necessary. For this reason, in the National Parks of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise and in many other protected areas, there are paths and areas of integral reserve where our pets cannot accompany us.

This activity is especially designed for adults as we need to spend four days in high mountains and wait silently a few hours. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

Obviously some day could be cold or rainy: our guides will study alternative propose to offer you the best experience. Be sure to be well equipped for each weather condition. Before you arrive, feel free to ask your guide what to expect for your specific trip dates.

Ask for a private Easter with wolves in Abruzzo tour if you need an exclusive experience. Whether you are a wildlife lover, photography enthusiast or simply in search of moments of peace and contemplation, our tailor-made itineraries will allow you to discover hidden corners and breathtaking landscapes in a unique and unforgettable experience.

We are a fully licensed tour operator, and all our guides are qualified professionals with professional indemnity insurance. It is easy and quick to take out additional travel insurance with major insurance companies. In addition to medical, baggage, and personal accident cover, you can also add cancellation cover travel insurance. Contact us for more information.

We understand that life can sometimes be unpredictable and we are here to help you in any way we can. We strongly recommend that you take out an additional insurance policy that includes a cancellation option. This can also be requested at the time of booking.

Day Tours
- Cancellation is free up to 48 hours prior to departure. Cancellations made after this time will incur a 100% cancellation fee and will not be refunded.

Multi day tours
- Up to 30 days prior to arrival, no charge.
- 29 to 15 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation fee.
- Less than 14 days before arrival or no show, 100% cancellation fee.

The tour includes a series of internal transfers, starting from the Avezzano bus station, where our guide will pick you up at 2 pm. If you are coming from Rome, please consult the timetables of the Prontobus and LineaRoma companies, which provide connections from Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports or from Rome Tiburtina railway station to Avezzano railway station. For any assistance in organising your trip, please contact us.

For those who want to travel independently Pescasseroli is the most important village of Abruzzo National Park, the oldest Italian protected area. It has guaranteed a life in harmony with nature for almost a century. You can easily reach it by car through three access points.

FROM ROME (Highway A24 Rome – L’Aquila): from Rome highway A24 until Pescina exit, proceed on SR83 or on SP17 until Pescasseroli. FROM PESCARA (Highway A25 Roma – Pescara): from Pescara highway A25 until Pescina exit, go on towards SR83 or towards SP17 until Pescasseroli. FROM NAPLES (Highway A1 Naples – Rome): from Naples highway A1 until Caianello exit, enter SS85 towards Venafro and then proceed on SR83 until Pescasseroli.

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