Tourism / Marketing / Communication
We are a travel agency and tour operator based in Basilicata
Specialized in Eco-Tourism: trips and excursions in Basilicata.
We are a travel agency and a Lucanian tour operator specialized in trips to Basilicata and Southern Italy.
“Ivy” is the English word for edera, the plant traditionally used in our country for centuries during the Satriano Carnival, when people dress up as Rumita, or tree men and women. The Rumita convey an ecological message: the desire to restore an ancient bond with the Earth.
Since 2015, we have been spreading this message by organizing trips and excursions in Basilicata and the neighboring regions of Southern Italy.
Mission
Helping our guests reconnect with the wild Nature within and around them, through mindful travel that respects environmental and social balance. We value human destinations and take care of natural ecosystems. We promote places that lie beyond the circuits of global mass tourism. We organize walking trips, multi-day treks, excursions, and outdoor activities such as
Vision
Becoming a point of reference for unknown destinations to be both valued and protected, by adopting a deeply sustainable approach
Our Values
We commit every day to act with transparency and fairness, actively promoting environmental, economic, and social sustainability. We believe in respect for local communities and in the protection of natural ecosystems. We place great value on the protection of the natural environment, a shared heritage to preserve with responsibility. We encourage low-impact practices that respect flora, fauna, and biodiversity, raising awareness for conscious interaction with nature. We treat every traveler as a special guest and prefer to work with small numbers to avoid overtourism and ensure authentic and meaningful experiences. We love diversity in all its forms and promote an inclusive environment, where everyone can feel welcomed and heard.
Here we are!
Emanuele Sileo
Founder
CEO & Technical Director of the agency
Official Guide of the Lucanian Apennines Park
Rocco Perrone
Founder
Sustainability, B2B & Marketing Manager
Hiking Guide & Forest Bathing Facilitator
Giuseppe Sileo
Founder
Graphic Designer - Logistics and Assistance
Hiking Guide
Ivana Scilipoti
Manager of the Maratea office
Hiking Guide
Tourist Guide
Donato Lucia
Forestry Doctor
Hiking Guide
Cycling Tourism Guide
Matteo Ferraina
Archaeologist
Hiking Guide
Marina Basile
Forestry Doctor and Official Guide of the Lucanian Apennines Park
Giuseppe Cosenza
Agronomist
Official Guide of the Pollino Park
