Step into a unique corner of Europe where wild nature is coming back and Earth's ancient stories come alive. This immersive experience unfolds in a region where a UNESCO Global Geopark, biosphere reserves, and an active rewilding landscape beautifully overlap – offering a powerful blend of education, exploration, and reconnection with the wild. Ideal for: • Families with curious kids • Nature lovers passionate about geology, biology, and deep-time stories • Conscious travelers seeking immersive, meaningful nature-based experiences

Programme

We begin at the House of Volcanoes, an eco-friendly, cob-built (clay, straw, and water) structure shaped by volunteers and rooted in the living geology of the prehistoric Hațeg Island. Here, you’ll dive into the story of the Tethys Sea, dwarf dinosaurs, and the volcanoes that once towered over this land 70 million years ago – all told through hands-on exhibits and outdoor learning. Next, we head out on a guided hike to the botanical reserve known as “The Bottomless Swamp” (Tăul fără Fund), a place wrapped in local myths and scientific wonders. This hidden peat bog is home to sundews (Drosera rotundifolia), tiny carnivorous plants that sparkle like dewdrops while luring unsuspecting insects. A glacial relict from the Ice Age, the bog is a sanctuary of rare biodiversity and a symbol of nature’s resilience. Along the way, we’ll search for butterflies, listen to birdsong, and reflect on the importance of allowing natural processes to thrive with minimal human intervention.

What's Included?

• Interactive visit to the House of Volcanoes – non-formal education, hands-on geoscience, and storytelling from deep time • Guided hike through a rewilding landscape to a rare botanical reserve • Discovery of carnivorous plants and delicate insect life in a protected natural habitat • Conversations about rewilding and how humans can become stewards of wilderness

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

This experience supports rewilding by fostering emotional connections between people and the natural world, inspiring stewardship and ecological curiosity in visitors. This activity is a bridge between science, storytelling and community resilience in a wilder future.

Group size

Minimum 3 persons. The price shown is for one person.