Body rafting in the Alcantara Gorge
Highlights
- Experience your first Body Rafting experience in one of Sicily's most evocative locations
- Walk up the Alcantara river among lava rocks, electrifying rapids and emerald pools
- Have fun free-bodying down the river between the beautiful Alcantara Gorges
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Full description
If you love trekking and are crazy about canyoning, this new and fun river activity is sure to win you over.
Venture into the Alcantara Gorge, one of the most fascinating places in all of Sicily, and walk up the river between high walls of lava rock and splendid panoramic views that would otherwise be inaccessible. Then let the current carry you downstream, plunging into emerald green pools and sliding between small waterfalls and foaming rapids.
A 1½-hour body rafting experience that you will remember forever!
What we will do
We will meet in Motta Camastra (ME), near the Alcantara Gorges. On our arrival, the guide will welcome us and give a briefing of about 15 minutes on the activity. We will then proceed with dressing, wearing a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid jacket and footwear, before setting off on foot towards theentrance to the Gorges, about 150 metres away.
Descending the stairs, we will find ourselves immersed in the Alcantara Gorge and, together with the guide, we will ascend the river upstream along a river trek of about one hour, surrounded by lava rocks eroded over millennia by the incessant flow of water and walls up to 25 metres high. The first 100 metres will be very easy, during which we will be able to listen to the guide's explanations and admire wonderful panoramic views.
We will then enjoy climbing through the rapids for another 500 metres until we reach the point from which to begin the Body Rafting descent: Lake Venus, an enchanting waterfall that marks the beginning of the tumultuous flow of the Alcantara river.
Now the most adrenaline-pumping part begins! With our bodies free , we will descend the river for about five minutes through natural rock slides, small waterfalls and foaming river rapids. At the end of the course, we will finally return to the starting point to change and say goodbye after about an hour and a half of experience.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is suitable for everyone who is atleast 1.30 mtall.
It isnot necessary to be able to swim or have previous experience in body rafting or canyoning, but good physical condition is required.
Other information
This activity can be carried out from May to September.
There is a changing room on site with a toilet, shower and a secure locker where you can store your personal belongings. There is also free parking on site.
Recommended clothing
Sporty and practical clothing
Don't forget to bring
- Swimming costume
- Beach towel
- Slippers
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Motta Camastra, Messina
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
