Cliff jumping and body rafting at the Alcantara lakes

Embark on a cliff jumping and body rafting adventure at the beautiful Gurne dell'Alcantara, the most spectacular route in the Alcantara River Park and far from the hustle and bustle of the Gorge.

Between jumps, dives and waterfalls you will experience for two hours a discipline that alternates between river walking and body rafting in the final stretch of the route, in which the body is used as a raft for anadrenalin-filled descent.

Accompanying you on the exploration will be a certified guide who will ensure maximum fun and safety for all participants.

What we will do

The meeting point is set 30 minutes before the selected time in Motta Camastra, in the province of Messina. Having formed the group and got to know the guide, we will proceed to get dressed with a neoprene wetsuit, boots, helmet and life jacket.

Then, with a 5-minute minivan ride, we will reach the banks of the Alcantara river. Our adventure will take place at the Gurne, 2 km upstream from the Alcantara Gorges, far from mass tourism.

Once we reach the starting point of the route, we will begin to acclimatise in an initial pool, while the guide will explain the details of the route and the rules of behaviour and safety.

The excursion will begin with an initial 5-metre jump into a river pool, followed by three more jumps before swimming into the crystal-clear water of the next pool. We will then reach the section of the river where we will use the techniques of river trekking and body rafting, partly by walking through the water and partly by using our bodies as a raft to let ourselves be carried along by the current.

The approximately 2 km course will end with a final jump of 6 metres, the highest and most adventurous! All jumps can be avoided via footpaths or natural slides, so that the activity can be adapted to each participant's level of confidence.

The activity lasts a total of about 2 hours, including preparation, transfer, briefing and body rafting course of about 1.5 hours.

Who it is aimed at

This activity is at an easy level; no special skills or technical knowledge are required. It is sufficient to be in good health, have good water skills and a minimum of agility and physical endurance.

You can participate from 12 to 55 years of age and with aminimum height of 150 cm.

Other information

This activity can be booked from April to October and is confirmed when there are at least 2 participants.

All valuables can be left in special boxes at the meeting point.

The facility is equipped with showers and a swimming pool , which can be used for an extra charge of 5€ for 4 hours (use of the showers alone is free of charge).

Recommended clothing

• Swimming costume
• Thermal jersey (in cooler periods)

Don't forget to bring

• Towel
• Showering equipment
• Spare clothes and shoes