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Body Rafting Alcantara

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  • 🌊 Alcantara Lakes section
  • ⏳ 2-hour guided activity
  • πŸ’¦ Five optional jumps
  • 🚿 Gear, ticket & parking included

Body rafting Sicily​ 

Body rafting in the Alcantara Gorges is a guided river descent in the Alcantara Valley, located about 25 minutes from Taormina. The experience lasts approximately two hours and takes place in the Alcantara Lakes section, away from the most crowded areas of the main gorge.

Body rafting means moving downstream through the river using your body as a natural raft. Wearing a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket and river shoes provided on site, participants descend the canyon by swimming, crossing mild rapids, sliding on their back along natural rock formations and jumping into pools of different heights.

The experience is suitable for active adults and teenagers (minimum age 12, minimum height 150 cm). No previous rafting experience is required. A full safety briefing is always provided before entering the water.

πŸ’¦ Our route includes six optional jumps into natural pools.

Why Choose Sicily Active

  • Small Group ExperienceLimited participants per departure
  • Lakes Section RouteLess crowded than main gorge
  • Safety ProtocolFull briefing before descent
  • Flexible PaymentPay on the tour day

Excursion Details

Meeting & Equipment

Meeting point is directly at the Alcantara Lakes entrance. After check-in, participants receive wetsuit, helmet, life jacket and river shoes. Lockers, showers and changing rooms are available on site.

Safety Briefing

Before entering the river, guides explain body positioning, movement in mild rapids and how to approach optional jumps safely. Participation requires moderate physical condition and basic swimming ability.

River Descent

The experience follows a downstream route inside volcanic basalt formations shaped by ancient lava flows. The canyon walls reach up to 30 meters and display distinctive geometric patterns typical of the Alcantara Valley.

Rapids & Natural Slides

During the descent, participants cross small rapids and use natural rock slides to move downstream. Sliding on the back is part of the body rafting technique and always supervised by guides.

Optional Jumps

The route includes six optional jumps into natural pools, with different heights along the descent (maximum approximately 6 meters). Alternative paths are always available.

Six optional jumps in the less crowded Alcantara Lakes section.

Typical Itinerary

  • 10:00 – Check-in & equipment
  • 10:20 – Safety briefing
  • 10:30 – Start river descent
  • 11:15 – Rapids & jumps section
  • 11:45 – Natural slides
  • 12:00 – Return & showers

All departures (10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00) follow the same route and include the full six-jump section.

Useful Information

Duration approx. 2 hours

Four daily departures

Minimum age 12 years

Min. height 150 cm

Ticket to Alcantara Park included

Free parking available

What to Wear and What to Bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Dry change of clothes
  • Flip-flops
  • No jewelry
  • Waterproof camera (optional)

⭐ Why this Alcantara Body Rafting stands out

Small group guided descent in the Alcantara Lakes section, away from the most crowded gorge area.

β€’ Six optional jumps
β€’ Less crowded river section
β€’ Full technical equipment
β€’ Pay on tour day

Questions and Answers

What is body rafting in the Alcantara Gorges?

Body rafting is a guided river activity where participants move downstream without an inflatable raft. Wearing protective gear, you swim, slide on natural rock formations and jump into pools inside the volcanic canyon.

Is body rafting in Alcantara safe?

Yes. The activity takes place in a controlled section of the river and always begins with a safety briefing. Wetsuit, helmet and life jacket are mandatory, and guides accompany the group throughout the descent.

How difficult is this activity?

The experience requires moderate physical ability and basic swimming skills. It is suitable for active adults and teenagers over 12 years old (minimum height 150 cm).

Are the jumps mandatory?

No. The six jumps along the route are optional. Alternative paths are always available for participants who prefer not to jump

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Small group body rafting with six jumps in the Alcantara Lakes.
Free cancellation, you pay on the day of the tour

€45,00Free cancellation up to 24hYou can pay with credit card

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Departures

β€’ 10:00 β€’11:00 β€’14:00 β€’15:00

Limited spots per time slot

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