Green Canyon Cabrio Safari from Avsallar – Open-Top Bus, Lake & Waterfall
No roof, plenty of sky: from Avsallar an open-top bus carries you through the green hinterland of Manavgat – Roman stones, a Yörük village among orchards, a boat ride on the Green Canyon lake and a last stop at the Manavgat Waterfall.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Green Canyon
Avsallar – the Manavgat hinterland
We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. A shuttle collects you at the hotel and follows the coast west to the Manavgat area, where everyone moves to the cabrio bus. With Manavgat only about 40 km away, this leg is a short one from Avsallar.
With the roof off, the day has a holiday feel from the start: music on board, wind in your face and the Taurus foothills on every side. The first stop is at a section of Roman aqueduct in the hills. Then comes a Yörük village surrounded by citrus and pomegranate gardens, where the guide tells you about village life and the fruit harvest. A small zoo is an optional extra, and a lookout high above the water puts the lake and the mountains in one picture. Lunch is served at a picnic-style restaurant on the shore of the Green Canyon, followed by a boat ride and time to swim; on some days canoes and pedal boats are available too. Heading back, the bus stops at the Manavgat Waterfall, where the river slides over a wide, low rock ledge in a shady park with tea gardens – and then the shuttle brings you back to Avsallar.
Tips for the open-top bus
- Sun protection is a must: hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen.
- Swimwear under your clothes and a towel for the lake.
- A waterproof pouch for your phone – a water fight may break out.
- Cash for drinks and the small entrance fees of the zoo and the waterfall.
Included are the hotel transfer in Avsallar, the cabrio safari with a guide, lunch, the boat trip and the village and orchard visit; you pay on the tour day. Prefer to spend the whole day on the lake, fishing rod in hand? Take a look at the Green Canyon boat trip from Avsallar.
Highlights
- Open-top cabrio bus ride with music
- Photo stop at the ancient Roman aqueduct
- Traditional Yörük village and orange orchard
- Lunch at a picnic restaurant by the Green Canyon lake
- Boat trip on the lake with swimming time
- Visit to the Manavgat Waterfall
Hotel pickup from Avsallar
Pickup times depend on where your hotel is and change from season to season, so we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking. Please be ready at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Avsallar
- Rubi Platinum Spa Resort & Suites
- Alan Xafira Deluxe Resort & Spa
- Vikingen Infinity Resort & Spa
- AQI Pegasos Royal
- Senza The Inn Resort & Spa
- White City Resort Hotel
- Haydarpasha Palace
- Yalihan Una
- Ramira Beach Hotel
- Selene Beach & Spa Hotel
- Arabella World Hotel
- Pegasos Club Hotel
- Miarosa Incekum Beach
- Yalihan Aspendos
- Annabella Diamond Hotel & Spa
- Annabella Park Hotel
Your hotel is not on the list? No problem – just tell us its name when booking and we will arrange your pickup.
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Avsallar – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Roman aqueduct
Open-air ride into the hills and photo stop at the aqueduct.
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Village & orange orchard
Visit to a traditional Yörük village and fruit gardens.
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Zoo & viewpoint
Optional small zoo and a panoramic stop above the lake.
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Lakeside lunch
Lunch at a picnic restaurant on the Green Canyon lake.
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Boat trip & swimming
Boat ride on the lake, swimming and free time.
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Manavgat Waterfall
Walk in the park around the waterfall (entrance not included).
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Avsallar.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Alanya, Side and surroundings
- Cabrio bus safari and professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake
- Village and orchard visit, viewpoint stops
Not included
- Drinks
- Photos and videos
- Entrance fees for the zoo and the Manavgat Waterfall
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- Water fights may take place – protect cameras and phones.
- Canoes and pedal boats are subject to availability on the day.
- The order of the stops may change depending on traffic and weather.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof bag for your phone
- Cash for drinks and entrance fees
Frequently asked questions
How is the cabrio safari different from a jeep safari?
The open-top bus is a calmer ride than a jeep – fewer bumps, more views – and suits families and anyone who wants the scenery without the shaking.
Are the zoo and waterfall entrances included?
No – both stops are on the route, but the zoo and the Manavgat Waterfall each charge a small entrance fee.
Can I go canoeing on the lake?
Canoes and pedal boats are offered when they are available on the day; the boat ride and the swim are always part of the tour.
Is the order of the stops fixed?
Not always – depending on traffic and weather the guide may change the order of the stops.
