Speleo-canyoning in the 'Tana che urla' in the heart of the Apuan Alps
Highlights
- Go for 3 hours together with a guide into the 'Screaming Lair' and discover the fascination of the underground world
- Explore the cavity in the heart of the Apuan Alps, climbing rocks alongside waterfalls and walking through water
- Reach a pool of crystal-clear, cool water where you can experience cave bathing
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Full description
A3-hour speleological excursion during which we will discover the sounds and sights of an underground world, entering one of the best-known caves in the Apuan Alps.
Like real speleologists, we will explore the cave, which is crossed by a river flowing through the rocks and which in some places creates marvellous light-blue pools .
We will be able to try the incredible experience of bathing in cold water inside a transparent pond, taken in by one of the cavities in the rock. Who knew it was possible to swim underground?!
What we will do
We will meet at the meeting point in Fabbriche di Vergemoli, in the province of Lucca, at the time agreed at the time of booking.
We will be given wetsuits and helmets, after which we will head towards the entrance of the cave, walking along a path of about 10 minutes. Before entering, we will have a briefing on the course of the experience and the behaviour to be adopted to ensure safety and respect for the environment we will be in.
Then we will enter the "Tana che urla", the first cave mapped in Italy and which takes its name from an acoustic effect generated by a waterfall inside the cavity. After only a few metres we will already be able to test ourselves with our first ascent. Once at the top, we will wait for our fellow adventurers to join us and then continue.
We will walk over rocks and through water and reach a wonderful pool of crystal-clear water, where the more daring can dive in for a refreshing swim and try the unique experience of swimming inside a cave.
This is a mostly horizontal route, where the highest abseil we will face is 10 metres. In some sections we will have to lie down in the tunnels to go from one cavity to another, like real explorers of the underground world.
Gradually we will approach the exit of the cave and, when we are outside, we will have a few minutes to recover before starting the approximately 10-minute return march that will take us back to our starting point.
The time that elapses from the moment we enter the cave to when we return to the sunlight is about 3 hours. The experience lasts a total of 4 hours, including the movement, briefing and dressing.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is simple and suitable for everyoneover the age of 10.
To participate, you must be able to swim and not be afraid of water.
There are no height or weight limits, but if you exceed the weight of 120 kg , please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to let him know.
It is not possible to participate if you suffer from heart and/or respiratory diseases that are not compatible with physical exertion; please consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Other information
The experience takes place daily from April to November and will be confirmed when a minimum of 4 participants are reached.
Jewellery and costume jewellery cannot be worn during the experience. Those who wear glasses will have to make sure they attach them to their head to avoid losing them or, alternatively, they can use contact lenses (preferably daily lenses) and bring a spare pair.
Rock or rock shoes are not permitted. Hiking, running or classic trainers are permitted. Alternatively, suitable shoes can be hired on site at a cost of €10.
Recommended clothing
- Thermal jersey
- Swimming costume
- Wet sneakers (no rock or rock shoes)
Don't forget to bring
- Towel
- Replacement underwear
- Spare shoes
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
Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Lucca
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
