Trekking and visit to the Maiella National Park wildlife area
Highlights
- Come to the province of L'Aquila for a nature trek
- Discover the Marsican bear habitat with a guide
- Meet some specimens in the Maiella National Park
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Full description
How much do you know about bears? Not much, eh?
Come and find out more with this 3-hour experience that will take you on the trail of the Marsican bear and the habitat where it lives. You might even meet some of them in the Maiella National Park!
Get ready for a nature adventure!
What we will do
The appointment is 15 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Pescocostanzo (AQ). Our guide will be waiting for us, ready to take us on a journey of discovery of Abruzzo's biodiversity.
We will begin with an excursion to the evocative Bosco di Sant'Antonio, a magical place with splendid monumental trees. We will walk for about 2 km along a flat, family-friendly path, ideal for getting to know the environment in which the Marsican bear, an endangered species, lives.
After breathing in the atmosphere of the forest, we will take the car and drive for about 20 minutes until we reach the Maiella National Parkwildlife area. This protected area of over one hectare is not a zoo but a centre for the protection of these bears.
Here we will devote about one hour to observing the European brown bears: it will not be possible to touch or feed them, but we will be able to admire them in all their beauty, moving along a fence of about 100 metres. Meanwhile, the guide will explain to us the importance of conservation projects for the species and the fundamental role of these areas.
At the end of the activity, we will return to our starting point, enriched by this deep connection with the wilderness!
The activity will last a total of 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone from the age of 4. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The activity is not accessible to people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.
Other information
The experience runs from mid-April to mid-September and is confirmed when a minimum number of 3 participants is reached.
Please note: if a minimum of 3 adults book, from the fourth adult onwards you pay a reduced rate of 30 euros. Similarly, if they book a minimum of 2 children, from the third child they pay a reduced rate of 15 euros. Contact us to make your reservation!
Dogs are not allowed.
There is free parking on site for participants. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing
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
Pescocostanzo, L'Aquila
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.
