Small Group Canyoning in the Pollino National Park

About this tour

Tackle a compact stretch of the Iannello stream within Pollino National Park near Laino Borgo. This three-hour canyoning run packs multiple natural slides, jumps and cascades into a short distance, delivering genuine water-based challenges without requiring mountaineering chops. You'll move through narrow gorges and leap into pools, experiencing geology and adrenaline in equal measure. Private transport and full safety kit included.

Highlights

• Consecutive natural slides and waterfall jumps in quick succession
• Narrow rocky canyon with sculpted pools and channels
• Pollino National Park setting in southern Calabria
• All protective gear, wetsuits and helmets supplied
• Suitable for first-timers with decent fitness

What to expect

You'll spend the morning scrambling, sliding and swimming through a compressed section of stream where water has carved natural features into the limestone. The terrain alternates between steep pitches requiring abseiling skills, natural slides that propel you downward, and deeper pools for swimming. A guide manages safety and route-finding. The compact three-hour window means minimal dead time—you're either moving through water or preparing for the next section. Water temperature and current vary seasonally.

Good to know

Avoid this trip if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. Private transport handles logistics. Bring a towel and dry clothes. Fitness matters less than comfort in water and willingness to scramble over rocks.