About rewilding tourism

Rewilding tourism: impactful and inspirational

Rewilding offers an exciting new vision for recovering nature in the 21st century, with the prospect of a future where people and nature can thrive alongside each other. Rewilding tourism can play an important role in accelerating the growth of the rewilding movement by showcasing the transformative impact of rewilding, fostering deeper connections with wild nature, and inspiring people to embark on their own rewilding journey. The income generated by businesses involved in rewilding tourism enables the development of nature-based economies, promotes sustainable livelihoods, and builds additional support for rewilding. Some of it may also be used to fund further rewilding efforts.

Enjoy unique experiences in wild nature

• Wildlife watching: join expert guides in tracking iconic species such as the Marsican brown bear, grey wolf, and golden eagle. Learn about the behaviour of these majestic animals and the important role they play in nature.
• Immersion in nature: explore ancient forests, alpine meadows, and pristine rivers on guided hikes or multi-day treks.
• Photography safaris: capture stunning images of free-roaming wildlife in breathtaking settings.
• Cultural connections: meet residents of local communities who are embracing rewilding as a way of life and help nature-based businesses support sustainable livelihoods.

See rewilding in action

Unlike traditional nature tourism, rewilding tourism focuses on landscapes where nature is recovering. It celebrates the return of keystone species such as wolves, bears, and vultures, whose presence helps to keep ecosystems healthy and functioning as they should.

Visitors to rewilding landscapes can witness and contribute to the spectacle of natural processes reshaping and revitalising ecosystems, from free-flowing rivers and regenerating forests, to expansive grasslands grazed by herbivores such as semi-wild horses and European bison.

Why choose Wilder Places - Europe?

Rewilding tourism offers more than just a holiday—it’s a chance to reconnect with the natural world and witness the recovery of nature in Europe first-hand. More than this, every trip booked through us supports the vital comeback of iconic wildlife species and the restoration of natural processes and landscapes.

By choosing to visit a destination that is being rewilded, you help nature heal while directly benefiting local communities by supporting the growth of nature-based economies. If you're looking to escape the crowds, immerse yourself in wild nature, enjoy unique cultural interaction, and directly support rewilding efforts, choose one of our experiences!

Be part of rewilding

Explore dynamic landscapes where rewilding efforts are enabling nature recovery, enhancing resilience, and amplifying the benefits that wild nature delivers to people.

Find your inner wild with us. Witness the return of wildlife—its growing diversity, abundance, and vital role in restoring nature. Support local communities as they coexist with wildlife and thrive through a nature-based economy. This sustainable approach ensures that future generations can continue to experience Europe’s wild beauty.

Where can you experience rewilding tourism in Europe?

Rewilding landscapes can be found right across Europe - from the rugged Central Apennine mountains in Italy, to the vast wetlands of the Danube Delta. Visit our landscapes page to learn more about these compelling travel destinations and the unique natural and cultural wonders they offer.

Inspired? Join us on the rewilding journey!

A rewilding tourism experience is more than a journey - it’s a commitment to making Europe a wilder place. Whether you're an avid wildlife enthusiast, a family seeking adventure, or a traveller looking for tranquillity, rewilding tourism invites you to step into a world where nature is recovering and thriving once again.