Survival and bushcraft day in Arco
Highlights
- Learn basic survival and bushcraft techniques with a one-day course in Arco.
- Learn how to light a fire, build a shelter, orient yourself in the forest and much more.
- A fun and at the same time useful activity for those who enjoy travelling in the wilderness.
Your guide
FIBuS survival instructor, expert in exploration and orientation, dedicated to the study of experimental archaeology. Ready to amaze you in the field.
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Full description
Leave the comforts of everyday life behind for a day and immerse yourself in nature for a fun and educational experience: with a day of survival and bushcraft you will learn how to cope in any situation!
Our experienced instructors will teach you how to build a fire using primitive methods, construct rudimentary tools, prepare a shelter, recognise edible plants and much more.
It will be a real return to the origins in the splendid landscape ofAlto Garda and the Sarca Valley.
What we will do
We will meet at 8.30 a.m . at the base camp in Arco (TN). Just enough time for introductions and a brief introductory briefing, and we will get straight into the heart of the course.
The day's activities will includelighting fires using primitive methods, building rudimentary tools and an emergency shelter, drinking water and recognising edible plants.
In addition to this, the instructors will give first aid hints, teach us how to orient ourselves with a compass and the signs of the environment, and explain how to prepare the perfect hiking backpack with everything we need to be ready in case of need.
The course will end around 4 p.m . with the handing out of certificates of participation.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level, no previous experience is required and you can participate from 8 years old and up.
Other information
The activity takes place all year round on the dates indicated in the calendar (continuously updated) and will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 4 participants, weather permitting.
For private groups of 4 to 8 people, the course can be held on any date (contact us privately to book).
A list of thenecessary equipment will be provided to you by the organiser after booking. If you do not have them, you can buy them or rent them from the school by requesting them in advance.
The programme may vary depending on the season.
Recommended clothing
- comfortable seasonal clothing
- hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- backpack
- water bottle
- snacks
- packed lunch
- equipment specified by the guides
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Arco, Trento
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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 31 days from the activity start date. Within 30 and 15 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.
