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Gorges of Tiberius in rubber dinghy, Unesco Geopark site
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Overview
The excursion to the gorges of Tiberio includes the crossing by boat of the geological site recognized by UNESCO and a walk along the river Pollina according to the period downstream to the small Gorges or upstream to the lakes where it is possible to swim.
Inside they will be able to observe: "U miricu", the numerous nests with the eggs laid by the birds that inhabit this environment, the gastropod fossils dating back to about 120 million years ago, the boulder in the center of the path once a secret passage of the brigands and wanted people who lived in the numerous caves and hiding places in the area, the play of light and obviously uncontaminated vegetation.
Along the way it is possible to admire a typically fluvial flora and fauna. Bee-eaters, yellow dancers, buzzards, a pair of golden eagles, tawny owls, owls, crabs, eels, frogs, dragonflies, are some species of animals that live in the area of the Gorges of Tiberius.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
the gorges are found following the signs for San Mauro Castelverde
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
How to get to the Tiberius gorges for those arriving from Palermo or Messina:
exit A 20 Castelbuono (Pa) or Tusa (Me), follow direction for Finale di Pollina in both cases; past the town (for those arriving from Castelbuono) or before the town (for those arriving from Tusa) take the SP 52 for San Mauro Castelverde (Pa), 8 km (Borrello junction) turn right and continue on the SP 60 for 1 , 5 km to the Tiberius crossroads, here always to the right take the small road (first asphalted and then unpaved) for about 1 km to the beginning of the equipped area (identifiable thanks to the presence of an information panel and a rest area ). Here the excursion begins
GPS:
Lat. 37 ° 57'10.83 ″
Long. 14 ° 9'2.97 ″
U.T.M.
Zone 33S
East 425 395.81 m
North 4200948.17 m
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Gole di Tiberio
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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