Falconer for a day in the hills of Tuscany
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the flourishing hills of Larigiana for a 4-hour falconry experience
- Meet over 50 birds of prey and learn about their unique characteristics
- Watch a flight demonstration and try your hand at calling the raptor to the fist yourself
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Full description
Come and discover the extraordinary world of birds of prey in the Lari hills in the midst of greenery.
Near Casciana Terme Lari, you will have the opportunity to get to know more than 50 birds of prey and interact with some of them under the supervision of an expert falconer.
During the two and a half hours of theory you will learn interesting notions about birds of prey, while during the one and a half hours of practice you will be able to watch a flight demonstration and learn how to call some species to the fist. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at the time selected during booking in Casciana Terme Lari (PI). Here, the falconer will welcome us and show us around his park, which covers several hectares, where we will feel as though we are stepping into an enchanted world.
The facility, nestled amongst the green hills of the Lari area, is one of the largest of its kind in Italy and is home to no fewer than 55 different birds representing 35 different species of birds of prey: griffon vultures, eagles, barn owls, little owls, scops owls, tawny owls and many others. After attending a briefing to learn the rules to follow within the facility, we’ll be ready to begin our guided tour to get up close to the birds of prey.
The falconer will captivate us with a technical and scientific explanation of each species, including insights into their behaviour and the history of falconry, so we can discover all their secrets and unique characteristics. During this theoretical session, lasting around two and a half hours, we’ll learn to recognise birds of prey, discovering what a bird of prey is, its morphology and physiology, and its importance in nature.
At this point, we’ll be ready to move on to the practical part, where we’ll learn how to use traditional falconry equipment and watch a flight demonstration by the falconer, featuring some magnificent eagles. In fact, this centre is home to several rare and magnificent specimens, including the only Verreaux’s black eagle in Italy.
Then it will be our turn to have a go: we’ll be able to interact with various birds of prey, such as the buzzard, the tawny owl or the barn owl, and try our hand at making the bird fly and calling it back to our fist. The falconer will be on hand at all times to ensure our complete safety.
The activity will last a total of 4 hours, comprising 2½ hours of theory and 1½ hours of practical training.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is recommended for ages 10 and up. There is a reduced rate for children up to 9 years of age , which can be selected at the time of booking.
Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
People with disabilities are welcome: once you have made your booking, please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to report your presence and request support. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The experience takes place on Sundays, all year round and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport. There is ample private parking on site.
For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed to take part in the experience.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
- Hiking or country shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Casciana Terme Lari, Pisa
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
