Alcantara Jumping & body rafting

Your adventure begins around 9:00 AM in Francavilla di Sicilia, where you’ll meet the local guide. From here, the organization will drive you to a private base near the river, where you’ll receive all the necessary equipment: a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and special river shoes – all included.

💡 Tip: Wear your swimsuit under your clothes so you can change quickly into your gear.

At the base, you can leave your personal belongings in a locked storage room before heading off into the wild. Together with your guide and group, you’ll walk through unspoiled Sicilian nature to reach the river’s edge — the starting point of your 2-kilometer aquatic adventure.

From here, the fun begins! You’ll:

• Jump into crystal-clear river pools (from different heights, depending on your comfort level),
• Slide down natural lava rock chutes,
• Swim and float through thrilling sections of the river, and
• Experience body rafting in its purest form!

If conditions allow, certain sections can even be repeated — especially if you’re loving the adrenaline of the natural slides or jump points. Heights vary from 2 to 4 meters, and you’re always free to choose the option that feels right for you. Not comfortable jumping? No problem — guides offer safe alternative paths or a rope descent (like in canyoning).

Safety always comes first: The certified guides will direct your route and ensure every step you take is a secure one.

Want to bring a friend or family member who prefers not to participate? They’re welcome to walk along the riverside path, enjoy the scenery, and even snap some great photos!

Details

Are you ready for a wild water adventure in the heart of Sicily? The Alcantara Jumping & Body Rafting excursion is available daily, but only by reservation, to ensure a safe and personal experience. This adrenaline-filled activity lasts about 4 hours, including the preparation, briefing, and the time spent in the water – where you’ll swim, jump, slide, and float through about 2 kilometers of the Alcantara River.

The activity is always guided by experienced outdoor guides, and group sizes are kept small to guarantee individual attention and maximum safety. Start times are typically in the morning, but exact timing will be confirmed when you book. The adventure takes place in a quieter, more authentic part of the river, far away from the main tourist spots.

• Duration: About 4 hours total (including changing, briefing, and activity)
• Activity time in the river: Approximately 2 hours
• Availability: Every day by reservation
• Start times: Usually in the morning around 9:30 or 10:00 – exact time will be confirmed at booking
• Meeting point: Francavilla di Sicilia

Note: This excursion is available only by reservation, due to safety protocols and limited availability. This excursion is normally available from mid-May to mid-October.

Would you like to book this excursion? Use the contact form for this excursion to submit your request. We will contact you (usually within an hour) to let you know availability!

If you then want to confirm the excursion, please note that we require the following information from all participants:

• First and last name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Height
• Weight
• Shoe size

This data is necessary to ensure the safe conduct of the excursion.

• Location Alcantara River
• Starttime: Around 9 am
• Difficulty medium
• Return time: around 1 pm
• Total duration: 4 hours circa

Price

The Alcantara Jumping & body rafting excursion cost €70.00 per person*. It will take place with a minimum participation of 3 people. The group often consists of a maximum of 10-15 people and 1 or 2 guides.

* The Alcantara Jumping & body rafting excursion price is €70.00 per person if you are with 3 people or more. (Don’t worry, we can join you with others to get the best price almost always ;-)) In the rare case that there are only 2 of you, no problem, you will have a private excursion, but in this case the price is € 85.00 per person.

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What to bring

To fully enjoy your Alcantara Jumping & Body Rafting experience, here are a few important tips. Wear your swimsuit underneath your clothes before arrival, so you can quickly change into the wetsuit, life jacket, and water shoes provided by the organization.

After the excursion, you’ll have access to showers to rinse off (please note: no shampoo or soap allowed), so make sure to bring a towel and dry shoes or flip-flops to change into. Bring a reusable water bottle – after all the adrenaline and activity, you’ll be glad you did! And tie your hair back (you’ll be wearing a helmet) and avoid wearing jewelry. It’s best to leave rings, necklaces, and earrings at home for safety reasons and to avoid losing them.

• Swimsuit
• Flip-flops
• Water
• Towel

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