Canyoning in Tuscany: Body rafting with slides and dives

Water slides, optional dives, and a stream flowing through Tuscany's unspoilt landscape

Body rafting in Tuscany's Lima Stream is a 2.5-hour activity where you move through water using your body as the vessel, with optional slides and dives you choose to do or skip. A guide leads you through the stream in English or Italian, equipment is provided, and families with children from age 7 can join. Transport from the rafting center to the starting point and back is included.

The experience

The activity starts at the rafting center with a briefing on the equipment you'll wear, then a short public transport ride of about 10 minutes takes you to the stream. Once in the water, you navigate the Lima Stream using body rafting techniques: moving through the current without a raft, relying on your own movement and the guide's support. The water is clear and the setting is one of Tuscany's quieter natural areas, away from crowds.

Slides and dives punctuate the route, but neither is mandatory. You decide at each point whether to take them or move past. This flexibility is built into the activity, so families with mixed comfort levels can stay together. The guide is there to help all members of your group, and the operator emphasizes that everyone can have a unique experience at their own pace. After the water section, transport brings you back to the rafting center.

Lockers at the center store valuables while you're on the water. Material (wetsuits, helmets and other protective gear) is provided. The activity suits families looking for something more active than a typical outing but not extreme. The optional elements mean younger or less confident swimmers aren't forced into anything they're not ready for.

What’s included

• Transport from the rafting center to the starting point and back.
• all protective equipment and gear needed for body rafting.
• a guide in English or Italian.
• locker storage for valuables at the center.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 May 2027

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AgesAdult (17 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 16 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lucca Rafting

Is this one for you?The activity involves moving through water and climbing over rocks with guide support, so a moderate level of fitness and comfort in the water are needed. The optional slides and dives mean you control how much intensity you want, making it workable for families with mixed abilities as long as everyone can swim or float with help.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 16 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does body rafting actually mean? Do I need a raft?

Body rafting means you move through the water using your own body as the vessel, without a raft. The guide supports you as you navigate the stream's current, and the equipment provided helps keep you safe and buoyant.

Can my 7-year-old do this activity?

Children from age 7 are welcome. The optional slides and dives mean younger swimmers can skip anything they're not comfortable with and still enjoy the main body rafting experience with the group.

What happens if I don't want to do the slides or dives?

Both slides and dives are optional. You choose at each point whether to do them or move past, so you can complete the activity without either one if you prefer.

How long is the actual time in the water?

The total activity is 2.5 hours, which includes the briefing at the center, the 10-minute transport to the starting point, the time in the stream, and the return journey. Most of that time is spent in or moving through the water.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

Equipment for the activity, transport to and from the starting point, and a guide in English or Italian are all included. Lockers at the center store your valuables. You should bring a towel and a change of clothes. The operator will tell you what else to prepare when you book.