Naturalis Insubria APS is a social promotion association founded in 2020 by naturalists, environmental guides, and enthusiasts from the Varese area with a specific mission: to enhance, showcase, and bring to life the natural, cultural, and landscape heritage of Insubria.

Their experience combines scientific rigor, dissemination, environmental education, and cultural management to offer visitors, tourists, and residents a profound and engaging reading of the area.

They are a point of reference for those who wish to discover Varese beyond the simple landscape: its ecosystems, its natural history, its geological and biological traces, and the cultural connections that make this land unique.

For those who come to visit, Naturalis Insubria APS is an open door to insubrian nature: we accompany tourists and travellers to discover places such as the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, the biodiversity of lake Varese and the typical landscapes of the Varese prealps, combining excursions with scientific and historical insights.

They are also the managers of the Civic Insubric Museum of Natural History of Clivio and Induno Olona, a museum that houses one of the most important collections in the region, with fossils, mineralogical finds, zoology, botany, and geology sections, as well as a Visitor Center dedicated to the UNESCO site of Monte San Giorgio.

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SERVICES OFFERED:

• Guided excursions and interpretive trails
  Guided excursions and interpretive trails
  They accompany groups and visitors on themed excursions ranging from scenic walks (including half-day trips) to more structured excursions: a way to get to know the area through its biodiversity, geological features, flora, and fauna.

 

• Tailor-made services and visits
  They design tourist experiences dedicated to those who want to explore Varese and its province: day trips, themed itineraries, and experiential activities designed to enhance the area in a sustainable and engaging way.

 

• Educational and museum activities
  They offer workshops, guided museum tours, and cultural and scientific events for individuals, groups, and families. The museum is a perfect opportunity for those visiting the area: it allows you to understand the local natural history and plan excursions based on what you discover inside.

 

• Collaborations and territorial projects
  They work with institutions, local authorities, schools, and scientific partners to ensure that each experience is an authentic discovery of the territory, promoting conscious and sustainable tourism.

 

• Team Building
  They design tailor-made experiential itineraries for companies, organizations, and organized groups that wish to strengthen collaboration and cohesion through the discovery of the territory.

 

The activities take place in natural settings in the province of Varese and incorporate elements of environmental education, orientation, scientific observation, and problem solving. The shared experience in nature thus becomes a tool for stimulating effective communication, mutual trust, and the ability to work together.

Naturalis Insubria APS employs three Environmental Excursion Guides (GAE) who are registered with the Italian Association of Environmental Excursion Guides.

The guides operate in accordance with current legislation, are covered by professional liability insurance, and can accompany groups and individuals throughout Italy and abroad.

Continuous training and constant professional development guarantee competence, safety, and quality in every activity offered.