Top Umbria Nature and Wildlife Tours

Experience a private truffle hunt with a guide and trained dogs in the Umbrian countryside, searching for the region’s celebrated “Black Diamonds.” Explore the beautiful forests near Assisi with an informative host-hunter, who will teach you how to forage for these precious tubers. Then, enjoy a winery tour and a four-course meal of traditional dishes flavored with the truffles unearthed on your hunt and paired with organic wines.

Enjoy a donkey trekking experience in the Sibillini Mountains of Umbria, surrounded by woods, meadows, and peaceful natural scenery. This private excursion offers a slower, more immersive way to explore the landscape while spending time with gentle animals. Walking together through nature creates a relaxed and memorable shared experience, ideal for those looking to disconnect from busy travel itineraries.

Go for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery, and complement your journey with a delicious breakfast and wine tasting, on this one-of-a-kind outing. Meet in the early morning and take to the skies in the company of an experienced pilot; you’ll enjoy a special perspective on Assisi, Perugia, and the lovely Umbrian countryside. Upon landing, you’ll transfer to the Cantina Dionigi winery, where you can enjoy traditional local nibbles and wines.

The highest waterfall in Europe, the Marmore Falls is one of Umbria’s most famous sights and a popular day trip from Assisi. With this tour, learn how the ancient Romans engineered these falls more than 2,000 years ago and spot native flora and fauna as you stroll along the Ring of the Nymphs and Meeting of the Waters trails with your guide.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run Tili winery in Assisi, you won’t just have the chance to enjoy multiple glasses of organic, locally made wine. You’ll also go for a tour of the vineyard and facilities, will learn the ins and outs of the winemaking process, and will even enjoy a light meal, featuring bruschetta, cheese and salami, and other traditional nibbles.

Riding through woods and countryside, surrounded by greenery, caressed by the wind, in contact with a specimen of such rare pride, elegance, strength, patience and intelligence, can not only be a sport, but an unmissable experience. Our Guide will provide you with valuable information on how to relate to this lovely friend and will accompany you on a pleasant horseback ride in the Umbrian countryside. Upon return, tasting of typical Umbrian products and wine included.

Discover a surprising aspect of Umbria on a tour dedicated to the American Bison, an animal with ancient origins dating back to the Pleistocene. Every Sunday, an expert Guide will lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Umbrian countryside of Lake Trasimeno, offering you the chance to observe the buffalo raised in a wild way. During this experience, you will explore the daily life of bison, their behavior and their role in the ecosystem. Discover also the authentic flavors of bison meat through a gastronomic experience in the Umbrian nature : TRADITIONAL MENU (included in the package): Tasting of bison salami Pici with white bison ragout Bison cut with vegetables from the garden Desserts and drinks excluded. When purchasing, you can choose other menu options. - Weekly tour every Sunday with Italian and English Guide - Observation of bison and local biodiversity - Lunch in the farm restaurant

Umbria is the 'Green Heart of Italy' and "The Spell of the Lake" Trekking Tour, wants to be the proof. It is in fact a loop route of about 12 km among the wonders of Lake Trasimeno Nature. At a slow pace, to discover the beauty of this region of Italy, we will walk together through thickets, small olive groves, narrow and dirt roads, small churches, passing through small typically Italian villages where life flows slowly. The tour starts in a small hamlet in the municipality of Panicale, until you reach the shores of Lake Trasimeno, in the municipality of Magione, from where you can also admire the three islands of the lake. Between one step and another we will discover the local and cultural traditions of this land, forgetting about the hectic everyday life. The route is suitable for everyone, young and old, for skilled walkers and even for those who have never walked so long, as long as everyone shows up with comfortable shoes, water and snacks.

Today we'll visit Perugia, the capital of Umbria. It is worth visiting not only for the beauty of its hilltop setting, but also for its fine old buildings. Before it came under Roman rule, ancient Perusia was one of the 12 cities of the Etruscan federation and considerable sections of the Etruscan walls, which extended for 2,800 meters around the town, have been preserved. Perugia is known to the art world as the center of the Umbrian School of Painting in the 15th and 16th centuries and its leading members, Pietro Vannucci and Bernardino Betti both worked here. Lunch in typical restaurant after the guided tour of Perugia. During our time in Perugia, we’ll take a visit to Perugina Chocolate House, located inside the renowned Perugina chocolate factory. A magic place to taste fine chocolate and enjoy a rich collection of pictures, labels, posters, gift boxes and special old machines to produce the chocolate and its most famous product the “bacio”.

Treat yourself to a wine tasting with a difference when you’re in Umbria. Aboard a horse-drawn carriage, you’ll venture through the vineyards of a private wine estate to immerse yourself in the nature that abounds. After, a tasting of organic wine with traditional Umbrian snacks awaits. For a nice extra touch, numbers are capped at 12 people for a more sociable small-group experience.

Enjoy a private walking tour through the city's characteristic medieval streets. Our guide will take you inside the famous Duomo and the streets that made this town famous in the heart of Italy. Orvieto is located on a volcanic rock 100 meters above the beautiful valley of the Paglia river. The city is known for its magnificent 14th century cathedral century, one of the most important in Europe architecturally.

The uniqueness of a tour is the knowledge of the territory of the guide and the love that the guide himself has for his land and his beauties, proud and eager to be able to share it with others.

Explore the ancient Spoleto-Norcia railway with an e-bike tour from Spoleto. Cross the exciting wind tunnels and long cycle viaducts. Embark on a scenic e-bike adventure along the Spoleto-Norcia railway, a disused railway line transformed into a beautiful bike path. Start your journey in Spoleto and immediately take the comfortable bike path, retracing exactly the railway route. Meet small disused stations, incredible viaducts and the famous "helical" tunnels that once allowed the old train to pass the mountainous terrain to reach Norcia. Experience the thrill of pedalling through these unlit tunnels, with powerful lights on the bike ensuring a safe and atmospheric journey through the rock-cut path. Exit the railway route to admire the magnificent Valnerina. Experience the thrill of cycling through the dark tunnels of the old railway!

Discover Lake Trasimeno by Vespa and live an authentic experience in the heart of Umbria, among villages overlooking the water, green hills and timeless views. The tour takes you along scenic and quiet roads, ideal for enjoying the journey slowly and freely, being surprised by breathtaking views and genuine atmospheres. You will cross places rich in history and tradition, among ancient fortresses, small fishing villages, romantic lakesides and villages that still retain the truest soul of the territory. Each stage tells a different face of Trasimeno: lake life, the quiet of nature, memories of the past and the charm of the Umbrian villages. A perfect itinerary for those who want to combine adventure, relaxation and culture in an original day, away from the most tourist routes and immersed in the authentic beauty of central Italy.

An exclusive point of view to admire the beauty of Lake Trasimeno, the largest in central Italy. You will spend three unforgettable hours on board a luxury motorboat with a professional skipper, through foam trails, naturalistic landscapes of incomparable beauty, historical houses, adventurous maneuvers, moments of fun and relaxation. During the journey, we’ll take a stop for a short visit to Isola Maggiore or Isola Polvese. On board a rich aperitif will top off this vip style experience! Back from the excursion, we’ll enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this 4-hour home cooking experience in Assisi. Visit a typical Umbrian home; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.