Work With Me: Bring Your Clients to Italy for World-Class Birding

Italy is home to over 500 bird species, from the elusive Wallcreeper in the Dolomites to flamingos in the Tuscan wetlands. Yet, this incredible birding destination remains underrated—often overlooked in favor of more well-known hotspots.
That’s where I come in. I’m Marco Valtriani, a pioneer in Italian ecotourism and a certified nature guide (Guida Ambientale Escursionistica) with over 25 years of experience leading birding and hiking tours. I specialize in crafting customized, expert-led itineraries across the Italian boot—from the Dolomites to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
If you’re a tour operator, travel planner, or organization looking to expand your offerings, I can help you bring your clients to Italy with the confidence that they’ll experience world-class birding and hiking with a true local expert.

Why Work With Marco?
• Expertly Designed Itineraries – Whether you need a self-guided walking route or a fully guided multi-day tour, I develop seamless itineraries tailored to your guests’ needs.
• Extensive Experience – I’ve worked with major birding and nature tour companies like S-Cape Travel, Naturalist Journeys, VENT, WINGS, Nature Trek, Genius Loci, and more.
• Local Insight & Connections – As a biologist and field researcher, I bring scientific expertise and strong ties to local conservation groups.
• Fully Customizable Birding and Hiking Adventures – Every trip is adapted to seasonal highlights, rare species, and unique landscapes.
• Bilingual Guiding – I’m a native Italian speaker and fluent in English, ensuring a smooth experience for international travelers.

Check out these itineraries I’ve developed and come on tour with me!:
• Wild Italy: Venice, The Dolomites & Bologna (Naturalist Journeys)
• Italy: Birds & Art in Apulia & Matera (VENT)

How We Can Work Together
For Tour Operators
If you’re looking to add Italy to your birding and nature tour offerings, I provide:
✔ Expert Tour Guiding – Lead immersive, well-paced birding and hiking experiences tailored to your clients’ interests.
✔ Itinerary Development & Tour Design – Craft routes for self-guided or fully escorted tours.
✔ Field Lectures & Educational Talks – Offer engaging insights into Italy’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
✔ Article & Guidebook Writing – Provide expert content to enrich your marketing materials and tour descriptions.

Check out this in-depth guidebook I created for Capolona, a beautiful area nestled in the Tuscan hills.

For Environmental & Conservation Organizations
With a background in field biology and ecological research, I also offer:
✔ Wildlife Surveys & Monitoring – Conduct biodiversity assessments and species monitoring projects across Italy.
✔ Environmental Impact Evaluations – Assess potential ecological effects of development projects.
✔ Conservation Research & Consulting – Collaborate on habitat preservation and wildlife protection initiatives.

Let’s Plan Your Next Italian Nature Tour
I’m open to collaborations and excited to bring more birders and nature lovers to Italy!
Let’s discuss how we can work together – Get in touch via my contact form.
Want to see more? Explore Birding in Italy articles for in-depth regional birding insights. I recommend starting with this one about birding in Tuscany, the region I call home.
Ready to introduce your clients to one of Europe’s most diverse and underrated
wildlife destinations? Contact me to get started!