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From Side Area: Green Lake Jeep and Boat Tour

1. From Side Area: Green Lake Jeep and Boat Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel in the early morning by jeep. From that moment on, your adventure will begin.  Once the jeep convoy has gathered, you will drive to the Taurus Mountains, where you will witness breathtaking views of Green Canyon. The convoy will lead you to the villages of Sartlar and Işıklar and your tour guide will explain to you the tradition, culture, and routine life of the locals. As you are driving off-road in the hot weather, you will splash water onto each other - helping you to cool down and have some fun. The next stop will be at a waterfall named Manavgat. Forget your problems as you relax watching the beautiful flow of water. You will move from jeep to boat as you go sailing on Green Lake. This is a great tour for those who want to escape the city noise. You will also have the possibility to go swimming in the Lake as well.

Side: Jeep Safari Adventure with Boat Trip & Waterfall Visit

2. Side: Jeep Safari Adventure with Boat Trip & Waterfall Visit

Take a journey from Side and learn about traditional Turkish culture. Drive around some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Southern Mediterranean area of Turkey. Travel on and off-road on a Jeep, and cross rivers in your vehicle. Try local Turkish foods and teas, and take in an Islamic mosque. Start your tour by boarding your Jeep. Next, meet up with your group and drive as a fleet across rivers, rough roads, and along the mountains. Stop for lunch and tea at a local Turkish town. Once you’re refreshed, continue to the Oymapınar Dam, a stunning arch dam on the Manavgat River. Use this view as a prologue to your next views at Green Lake, a beautiful place to swim. Enjoy a boat tour of the lake, and enjoy a snack at a restaurant near the lake before getting ready to head back in your Jeep. Before you get back to Side, take a quick stop at a mosque to see where the Islamic religion lives. After, relax on your return journey with drop-off at your hotel.

Green Canyon Boot Tour With Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer

3. Green Canyon Boot Tour With Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer

Green Canyon which is surrounded by the majestic Taurus Mountains, is one of the most beautiful places in Turkey. In this paradise, crystal clear turquoise water, untouched nature and a view of the rocks that grow directly from the water await you. You will swim in the cleanest waters where eagle’s nests can be seen. This trip is a great way to fully relax while sunbathing surrounded by mountain air and overlooking the magical rocks overgrown with lush trees. The 5-hour trip includes a cruise, fishing opportunities, a swimming break, lunch and all free soft drinks.

Side: Buggy Safari Tour

4. Side: Buggy Safari Tour

Venture out on this buggy safari tour that begins in Koprulu Canyon National Park. After receiving a quick briefing on buggy bikes, enjoy a 10-kilometer drive along the river. Marvel at the the gorgeous natural surroundings of the park, and, about halfway through the expedition, take a short swim break before continuing the final 10 kilometers of the buggy tour. When you arrive back at the facility, check out the photos that your guide has taken during your adventure. When the day is done, enjoy a drop-off back at your hotel in an air-conditioned bus.

Side: Jeep Safari Off-Road Adventure w/ Lunch

5. Side: Jeep Safari Off-Road Adventure w/ Lunch

Your adventure starts with the hotel pickup from your hotel in Side area. Then you meet your guide at the meeting point. You will get brifing how to take place in the jeeps and the program about of the day. And then you will drive with your driver. First explore the Taurus mountains and make off-road. Stop for beautiful views of lake. Take some photos all together and continue to off-road until Roman Aquaducts. Here a few minutes have rest and take photo break. Next step is Green Canyon, drive to Green Canyon and when you arrive there, enjoy beautiful views of the canyon and Oymapinar Dam. Then drive to the Green Lake, make off-road on the way and stop to visit the old mosque with your guide. Then drive for lunch near Green Lake. Here you will have about two hours time. Order your meal and enjoy fresh waters of the lake and take a swim break while your food is getting ready. Enjoy your delicious meal. Enjoy your time by jumping into green lake. Stop for last break at Manavgat Waterfall for 30 minutes. Take a fresh air and beautiful photos. After waterfal take your places in the jeep to drop-off to your hotels.

From Side: Köprülü Canyon Rafting Tour with Optional Zipline

6. From Side: Köprülü Canyon Rafting Tour with Optional Zipline

Discover the Köprülü Canyon with an adrenaline-pumping white water rafting experience. Speed through the rapids, swim in the pools, and marvel at the stunning mountain view. Take a break beside the river and eat lunch. Then, continue downstream to complete a spectacular 14 km course. Begin the day with a hotel pickup in the morning. Then, go to the information zone for a safety briefing and proceed to the starting point. Get suited up and hop onto your raft. Groups of 10 adults will board each raft. Start your rafting adventure with a professional guide. Navigate through the rushing whitewater rapids, enjoy some swimming stops, and even do a bit of body rafting. Take a total of three breaks to rejuvenate and relax throughout the day. Have pancakes and drinks on the first break, but these are not included in the tour fee. Try the diving platform and the zipline on the second break if you've chosen the zipline option. Eat lunch by the river on the third break. Then, continue rafting until the finish point. Finally, watch a video of your rafting experience, pay any extra fees (if applicable), and return to your hotel.

Side: Full-Day Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip w/ Lunch

7. Side: Full-Day Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip w/ Lunch

Your adventure starts with the hotel pickup from your hotel in Side area. Then you meet your guide at the meeting point. You will get brifing how to take place in the jeeps and the program about of the day. And then you will drive with your driver. First explore the Taurus mountains and make off-road. Stop for beautiful views of lake. Take some photos all together and continue to off-road until Roman Aquaducts. Here a few minutes have rest and take photo break. Next step is Green Canyon, drive to Green Canyon and when you arrive there, enjoy beautiful views of the canyon and Oymapinar Dam. Then drive to the Green Lake, make off-road on the way and stop to visit the old mosque with your guide. Then drive for lunch near Green Lake. Order your meal and enjoy fresh waters of the lake and take a swim break while your food is getting ready. Enjoy your delicious meal. And then take a seat on the boat which waits for you near the lake. Make an hour boat trip and enjoy the swimming there. After boat trip take your place in the jeep. Stop for last break at Manavgat Waterfall for 30 minutes. Take a fresh air and beautiful photos. After waterfal take your places in the jeep to drop-off to your hotels.

Side: Guided Quad Bike Riding Experience

8. Side: Guided Quad Bike Riding Experience

Get picked up from your accommodation in Side and travel by air-conditioned bus to the base station. Meet your guide and get ready for a thrilling and scenic ride around the Taurus Mountains, a must-see destination in the region. Get outfitted with all the equipment you'll need and learn the basics of riding a quad bike. Take a quick test drive before setting out with your guide.  Ride near the Manavgat River, feeling the breeze in your hair and the rush of adrenaline as you quickly round tight curves. Ride for 10 km before stopping for a short break Then complete a final circuit of another 10 km. Afterwards, watch the action-packed footage of your ride and purchase it if you choose. Take a shower afterward (don't forget to bring your change of clothes!) and then get dropped off back at your hotel.

Side/Alanya: Koprulu Canyon Whitewater Rafting with Lunch

9. Side/Alanya: Koprulu Canyon Whitewater Rafting with Lunch

Before the start of rafting you will get to see one of the antic bridges located near the starting point of rafting where you can take pictures . Next , you will do body rafting in the cold water. The rafting track is around 14 km, there are 10 rapids throughout the track, and there will also be swimming areas where you will be able to swim. Each boat takes around 10 people and will be accompanied by a professional guide/instructor. You will take one break halfway through rafting to make sure everyone gets some rest. You finish rafting at our restaurant where you will get lunch by the river , and you will watch the video and the pictures that were taken throughout the day.

From Side: Green Lake Boat Trip Cabrio Bus Safari with Lunch

10. From Side: Green Lake Boat Trip Cabrio Bus Safari with Lunch

Following pick-up from your hotel at around 09:00, journey towards the Taurus Mountains for an unforgettable full-day of adventure. Drive through the mountains passing fragrant orange gardens on a specially-designed bus that provides panoramic views of the countryside and all the great places you will pass through along the way. Hear the rich history of the area and its cultural heritage from your knowledgeable guide. Once at the lake, board a catamaran for a relaxing 1-hour cruise, and see the beautiful nature surrounding you from a different perspective. Next, enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant close to the lake. Get back on the cabrio bus for the slow journey back to Side. Enjoy the leisurely drive and visit a village mosque to learn more about the religious traditions of Turkey. Get the option to visit a small zoo for a small additional fee. Finally, admire a beautiful waterfall on the Manavgat River before your hotel drop off at approximately 18:00.

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4.2 / 5

based on 225 reviews

I really liked the excursion. The day before, the regional organizer sent a WhatsApp message with the pick-up time. The pick-up was on time. We were a group of 11 people. The minibus ride was relaxing. We heard a lot about the country and its people from Klaus Müller, aka Mehmet. Lunch was really great. Not the typical excursion meal. All in all a nice experience. I recommend this excursion with a clear conscience.

We were really excited. Everything was right here, from the pick-up, which took place on time, to the off-road tour, lunch and the boat trip. We've never had so much fun on a tour. Next time I would like to use this seller again. Only to recommend. Thank you for the wonderful day.

Excellent Quad Safari experience ! Friendly and welcoming staff. We also had 30+ pictures for a very fair price. Only little disappointment was driving speed but as a group cruise, hard to handle it differently. Definitely recommend this activity !

We had a fabulous day. Our tour guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable, extremely funny and spoke to everyone individually throughout the day making sure we were enjoying ourselves. I would thoroughly recommend the tour and the guide.

Fantastic event. Great team, which made this trip really good fun! We loved it.