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Falconer for a day in the Pollino National Park

Falconer for a day in the Pollino National Park

Duration
3,5 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Last minute

Participants
From 1 to 50

Highlights

  • Learn about birds of prey through the teachings of a falconer
  • Experience the thrill of being a falconer by holding a bird of prey on your glove
  • Spend over 3 hours in the beautiful natural setting of the Pollino Park

Your guide

Roberto R.

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Full description

Are you looking for an authentic nature experience in contact with animals?

The Pollino National Park will be the setting for your falconry experience for a day. This is where a falconer lives and where his birds of prey fly, which you will learn about during the 3½-hour meeting. And yes, you will be able to hold a barn owl, a eagle owl or another of the many species on your glove!

An opportunity to delve into the world of natural falconry, until you fall in love with it.

What we will do

I will be waiting for you at the selected time at the meeting point in Civita (CS). To welcome you there will be me, a falconer and environmental excursion guide: what we will experience together will not be a simple falconry experience but a true immersion in the world of birds of prey, learning to know and (above all) to love them!

The activity will begin 30 minutes after your arrival. In the first part of the experience I will give an introductionto the world of birds of prey, a briefing during which I will provide you with useful information that you can learn from the comfort of your seat.

The learning will continue during a walk of about 600 metres on gravel terrain, during which I will delve into the history of birds of prey, enriching it with anecdotes about their biology. All this in the beautiful natural setting of the Pollino National Park, with a view of the Raganello Valley.

Then it will be time for you to meet some birds of prey, including the barn owl, eagle owl, peregrine falcon, buzzard, sacred falcon andgolden eagle. You will be able to admire them on my glove at close range or interact with them by holding them on your glove!

An experience lasting a total of 3½ hours, discovering the naturalistic nuance of the UNESCO art of falconry.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is suitable for everyone with no age limit; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children from 0 to 2 years old can participate free of charge.

Wheelchair users are welcome: a shuttle bus will be available to accompany them along the route due to the unsuitable terrain. Please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to report the presence of a wheelchair user and request support.

Other information

The experience takes place from January to December and is confirmed when the minimum number of 2 participants is reached.

The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. Contact the organisers at the contact details you will receive in your booking confirmation email to request a shuttle service.

The activity takes place subject to weather conditions at the organiser's discretion.

The duration of the experience varies according to the level of participation; the organiser is available to answer all your questions about the world of natural falconry.

Dogs are allowed; please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to indicate the presence of a dog. Should your dog cause any problems, you and your owner will be asked to keep a certain distance from the group.

Recommended clothing

  • Clothing suitable for the season
  • Trainers

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What is included

  • Falconer / AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide
  • Theoretical experience
  • Practical experience

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Civita, Cosenza

Civita
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. 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.

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