Body Rafting at the Alcantara gorges, an amazing river adventure in Sicily.
WHY CHOOSE IT
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It's one of the best experience in Sicily;
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Wonderful river landscapes;
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A lot of adrenaline;
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A lot of fun;
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All equipment included;
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Specialized instructors;
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Ticket Alcantara Park.
ACTIVITY SNAPSHOT
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Availability : All days
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Sport Level : It's necessary the participants have no mobility problems of any kind, and a minimum height of 120cm (3,93 feet)
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Duration : 2 hours 30 minutes
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Languages : Italian, English, French
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Opening Seasons : from April until October
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Sessions time : 10:00am, 12:00pm from July also at 3:00pm in August also at 5:00pm
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Minimum Age : All kids higher than 120 cm (3,93 feet) can do body rafting
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Minimum Height : 120 centimeters
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Maximum Weight : 110 Kg
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What to bring : A change, beach towel, swimsuit
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Ticket : The ticket include the access at the Alcantara park from the stairs, the ticket is valid for one descent.
START POINT
ALCANTARA GORGES PARK
DESCRIPTION
The wonderful lava canyon through which the Alcantara River flows, is one of the most visited nature attractions in Sicily. Into this fascinating place you will experience the body rafting.
You will wear a wetsuit and all equipment needed to face the river (equipment included). We will start walking up into the water against the current meeting obstacles like: little waterfalls and rocks that require a little fit skills and an adventure mood. Adrenaline will be your companion and it will helps you to live this adventure.
The ascent of the river will take some of your energies but the descent will be easier. Carried by the current you will slipp between rocks, small waterfalls and rapids, admiring the beauty surround you.
The Body Rafting is led by specialized guides. Each group will be followed by several guides that will help participants along the way.
Do you have to swim?
No, you will not swim. Most of excursion is made in low waters, in any case you will wear the lifejacket that will float you up.
What happens with bad weather?
You will be constantly updated in case of bad weather. If weather conditions do not allow the excursion, it will be possible to move it.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
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2 hours 30 minutes of Body Rafting.
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Equipments: helmet, wetsuit, shoes and life jacket.
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Free Parking.
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Free deposit of personal objects.
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Rafting Instructor and Guide.
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Ticket (The ticket include the access at the Alcantara park from the stairs, the ticket is valid for one descent.)
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Parking only € 2.00 for the whole day instead of € 5.00
HOW IT WORKS
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Send a booking request
Book and wait for the definitive confirmation. Until our confirmation, the payment will only be pre-authorized.
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Will get an answer in 60 minutes
Only after confirmation the deposit will be paid out.
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Check your email for confirmation and instructions
After confirmation you will receive an email containing all the instructions to partecipate at the activity, including the number of the person in charge on site. If you can't find the email, check your Spam folder.
HOW TO REACH US WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The Alcantara Gorges can be reached by bus from the Taormina bus station in Piazza Luigi Pirandello, or from the Taormina/Giardini Naxos train station *. From these two points it is possible to reach the Gorges with the Interbus public transport. Our starting point is located inside the parking area of the Alcantara Gorge a few meters away from the bus stop.
* You can reach Taormina/Giardini Naxos train station by train from: Siracusa, Catania, Palermo and from many other locations
