River trekking Alcantara Gorges
Do you want to get to know the Alcantara river and the surrounding landscape, but do you want something quieter? For you we have prepared a simple river trekking route that will allow you to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the river in a relaxing walk with our boots suitable for all ages.
The Alcantara Gorges are up to 25 meters high and 2 meters wide at the narrowest points and 4-5 meters at the widest points. The natural canyon was dug over thousands of years by the water which progressively brought to light the lava body, with typical vertical cracks. The Alcantara river flows between lava rock that forms its characteristic riverbed. In the territory of Motta Camastra in the Fondaco Motta area there is the most imposing and famous gorge of the Alcantara, more than 6 km long and easily traversable for the first 3.
Information on the excursion
- Period: from May to October (depending on river conditions)
- Departure times: 9.30 – 11.30 – 14.00 – 16.00 (variable according to tourist flow)
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Minimum height: 125cm
- Difficulty level: easy
- Weight limit: 120kg
- Duration: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Departure from the nearby centre
- Appointment 30 minutes before the communicated time
- Equipment provided: diving suits
- Necessary clothing: indifferent
- Languages spoken: Italian, English, Spanish, Ukrainian
- Secured parking
- Free storage of personal effects
Last tips
Try to arrive at least 30 minutes early so as not to miss the excursion.
Book in advance and secure the shift you prefer!
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we've put together a list of what is and isn't included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make all the necessary arrangements before the hike begins.
- Diving suits and helmet
- Professional river guide
- Entrance ticket
- Short transfer to the entrance to the Gorges
- Secure parking
- Free storage of personal effects
- GoPro service
- Personalized itinerary
Where do we meet
This map shows you the meeting place to start your adventure in the Alcantara Gorges. OFFRIDE headquarters, OFFRIDE CENTER
In the booking confirmation you will receive the Google map link to reach us quickly and easily.
- How to reach the Alcantara Gorges by bus from Letojanni, Taormina and Giardini Naxos: check the Interbus bus timetable and the stop closest to your accommodation.
- Distance from Taormina: 20.9 km (37min)
- Distance from Giardini Naxos: 14.7 Km (23min)
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Nearest motorway exit:
Giardini Naxos. If your route to reach the Alcantara Gorges involves traveling on the motorway, take the Giardini Naxos motorway exit and continue towards Francavilla di Sicilia.
