Alcantara Gorges Water Trekking

On this water trekking route through the Alcantara Gorges, participants will explore a protected natural area in the north-east of Sicily.

Tour Description

We will meet at the designated time at the adventure sports centre on carretera da Sciara s/n in Motta Camastra, followed by a short drive in an off-roading vehicle to the gorges of the Alcantara River.

Upon arrival in this protected area, known for being one of the main natural regions in north-east Sicily, we will start the water trekking activity. The hike will cover 700 meters to 1 kilometre (0.4 to 0.6 miles) through the canyons, featuring volcanic rock walls up to 25 metres (82 ft) high, created by the cooling of magma in contact with water. Participants will walk along the river bed and observe various geological formations within the gorges.

Throughout the hike, we will learn about the origin of these canyons and discover the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem. The tour includes beautiful landscapes.

The activity concludes as we return to the starting point, where the off-roading vehicle will transport us back to the meeting point. The total duration of this activity is 1 hour.