Born and raised in Northern Tuscany and as travellers ourselves, we understand what it takes to make your stay unforgettable. From a beautiful coastline to stunning alpine peaks, from bustling town centres to old slow-paced villages around the hills, from world-famous wineries to amazing local food, Tuscany and the nearby areas have all the ingredients to make your experience one to remember.
We also think that the best way to explore a new place is getting in touch with the locals who know the best hidden gems around.
Our multilevel day hikes, long trips and mountain biking tours with the opportunity for Yoga and Pilates sessions allow you to pick the best deal for you, your family or your mates.
So what better way if not coming on an adventure with us?
Meet the team
Nicola
Hiking and Mountain Biking Guide
Born and raised in Camaiore, Tuscany, nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea, I have this very special part of the world in my blood. My love of hiking started from childhood camping trips with my family. After hopping on a mountain bike in my twenties, I was hooked and have been riding ever since.
I studied Sports Science at the University of Pisa and worked in injury rehabilitation and as a personal trainer before making the decision to discover more of the world.
The first step was moving to Scotland where I ended up staying for three years. Alongside learning English, I worked in a management role in hospitality and discovered the world of mountain biking in the incredible '7 Stanes' and around the famous capital, Edinburgh.
Before returning to Tuscany in summer 2017 - via Nepal - to take up a role as a mountain bike guide, I realised one of my big dreams and spent a year exploring Australia where I fell in love with it and decided to follow my passion for conservation and the natural environment.
So I am now a qualified Outdoor guide in both Hiking and Mountain Biking, feeling lucky to be able to share my home with the world.
When I am not guiding groups, you can find me hiking, riding a trail with my mates or planning my next trip!
Athanae
Yoga and Pilates Teacher and Freelance Writer
Hailing all the way from Western Australia, I came to Tuscany for the first time when I was just a teenager. I fell in love with this incredible corner of the world and was pulled back here on numerous occasions during my 20s, because every time I returned it felt like home.
In between my travels I pursued careers in journalism and politics, then ran a small business in online health foods.
Eventually I decided to take the plunge and follow my heart to become a full time Pilates and Yoga teacher – and finally had the chance to spend a little more time here.
When I am not teaching or doing Yoga, you can find me at the beach, writing, drinking coffee or outdoors either hiking or trying new sports, whether in Tuscany or Western Australia. My favourite trek to date was the five day Cape to Cape walk, which I finished with Nicola in 2016.
I feel fortunate to do what I love with amazing people in both my native and adopted homes, and to have the chance to meet so many incredible people along the way.