Canyoning
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Body Rafting and Cliff Jumping in the Alcantara Gorges, Sicily
(46)
Organized by Sicily Active
Alcantara Gorges, Sicily
3 hrs
From€45
Body Rafting in the Alcantara Gorges near Catania, Sicily
Descend the Alcantara Gorges by body rafting and enjoy an adrenaline-filled adventure as you tackle rapids, waterfalls and natural slides along the way!
Body Rafting in the Alcantara Gorges near Catania, Sicily
From€55
3 hrs
Sporty
From 18 years-old and up
3 hrs
Sporty
From 18 years-old and up
Practical information
Choose this 2-hour adventure and discover body rafting amidst the stunning volcanic scenery of the Alcantara Gorges in Sicily.
- Enjoy a personalised and safe experience with a certified guide and a small group limited to 10 participants.
- Stay comfortable in the water with premium 5 mm neoprene wetsuits provided throughout the activity.
- Experience the thrill of canyoning with rapids, natural slides and water crossings in the heart of the canyon.
Course of events
Please allow 3 hours on site for the whole experience.
- Meet your guide at the base, receive a welcome by the swimming pool and attend a full safety briefing covering the activity and equipment use (15 to 20 minutes).
- Collect your equipment and get changed in the base’s changing rooms, with secure lockers available for your belongings.
- Walk to the river entrance and learn the basic techniques for moving safely through the water (10 minutes).
- Begin your canyoning adventure with a river trek through the shallow sections of the Alcantara Gorges (20 to 30 minutes).
- Tackle a more technical and physically demanding section in the heart of the canyon, climbing over rocks and crossing stronger currents (30 minutes).
- Experience body rafting through the rapids, sliding down smooth rock formations and navigating small waterfalls (30 to 40 minutes).
- Continue through the final rapids of the river before returning to the starting point (15 to 20 minutes).
- Return your equipment, take a shower and get changed in the changing rooms, then relax and enjoy some free time to purchase photos and videos of your adventure (10 to 15 minutes).
Activity requirements
You must be able to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
A minimum height of 1.30 metres is required to take part.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum of two participants is required for the activity to take place.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women or people over the age of 70.
This activity is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to take part in this activity.
The duration and route of this activity depend on the weather.
If you wish, you can purchase photos and/or videos of your activity on the spot for an additional €10.
Spoken languages:
Italian, EnglishIncluded
- Certified guide
- Neoprene wetsuit (5 mm)
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Access to changing rooms, lockers, showers and toilets
Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Transfer
- Photos and videos (€10, available on site)
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Flip-flops or sandals (for after the activity)
- Change of clothes
- Waterproof camera (if you do not purchase the photo option)
- Water bottle
- Snack
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Alcantara Gorges, 98030 Motta Camastra, Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Free parking available on site. Guests must wait by the swimming pool at the base, where the guide will meet them.
Spoken languages:
Italian, EnglishCancellation: Super flexible
Weather guarantee:
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Step into the fascinating world of the Alcantara Gorges, where you will be surrounded by unique rock formations and impressive cliffs rising up to 25 metres high. This spectacular canyon was created by the meeting of lava flows from Mount Etna and the waters of the Alcantara River. Shaped over thousands of years, this natural wonder can now be explored through an unforgettable body rafting experience in Sicily.
Meet your professional guide near the Alcantara Gorges, located just a 1-hour drive from Catania and Messina. Once there, your instructor will provide you with all the necessary equipment, including a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, before explaining the safety instructions and techniques required to fully enjoy your body rafting adventure in the Alcantara Gorges.
Your excursion will begin gently with an aquatic hike through the shallower sections of the canyon. As you progress, the activity will become increasingly exciting and adventurous! You will have the chance to climb over rocks, navigate stronger currents and even cross small waterfalls. The activity truly lives up to its name: your own body becomes your raft, allowing you to experience a complete immersion in the rapids, waterfalls and natural slides of the Alcantara Gorges!
After around 2 hours in the river, you will return to the starting point where you can get changed, collect your belongings and take a shower before continuing your day in Sicily. Available until 31 August, this body rafting excursion near Catania is the perfect summer adventure to book without delay!
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