Avsallar Jeep Safari – Taurus Villages, Dim River & Waterfall
Swap the sunbed for a 4x4: from Avsallar you ride east past Alanya into the Taurus, where forest tracks lead to a waterfall, a nomad tent with fresh gözleme and a lunch break on the Dim River.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Alanya
From Avsallar to the jeeps
We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. Avsallar is one of the first stops of the morning: the minibus then heads east along the D400 through Turkler, Konakli and Alanya to Oba, where the jeeps are waiting – a drive of a little under an hour.
After a short briefing the convoy leaves the asphalt and climbs into the Taurus through pine forest and past banana and fruit gardens. A first break at the Kadıpınar waterfall is followed by a stop in a Yörük nomad tent, where gözleme flatbreads come straight off the griddle. The route then winds through two mountain villages to a lookout high above the Dim dam. Lunch is served beside the Dim River, and its cold water is the perfect antidote to the heat. On the last stretch the famous water fights break out between the jeeps before the minibus takes you back west to Avsallar in the late afternoon.
Good to know
- Be at the hotel entrance a few minutes early – the bus keeps a tight schedule.
- Wear swimwear under your clothes for the river and bring a towel.
- A waterproof bag protects your phone during the water fights.
- The tracks are bumpy, so the trip is not advised in pregnancy or with back trouble.
Transfers from your hotel in Avsallar, the jeep safari with guide, lunch and the village visit are included; you pay on the tour day. Curious what the mountains feel like after sunset? See the night safari from Avsallar.
Highlights
- 4x4 off-road adventure in the Taurus Mountains
- Panoramic views over Alanya and the coast
- Visit to a traditional mountain village
- Lunch at a riverside restaurant by the Dim River
- Swimming in the cool, clear Dim River
- Fun water fights between the jeeps
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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Into the mountains
Off-road tracks through pine forests and banana plantations.
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Panoramic stop
Photo break with views over Alanya and the sea.
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Mountain village
A glimpse of traditional village life in the Taurus.
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Lunch by the Dim River
Traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.
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Swimming
Cool off in the clear Dim River.
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Water fights & return
Last off-road section with the famous jeep water fights.
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Avsallar.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Alanya area
- 4x4 jeep safari with experienced drivers
- Professional guide
- Traditional Turkish lunch
- Swim stop at the Dim River
- Village visit
Not included
- Drinks
- Photos and videos
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- The off-road sections are bumpy – not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back problems.
- Expect dust and water fights – protect cameras and phones.
- The route can vary with weather and road conditions.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dusty or wet
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof bag for your phone
- Cash for drinks
Frequently asked questions
Why is the pickup in Avsallar earlier than in Alanya?
The jeeps start at Oba, east of Alanya, and Avsallar lies about 24 km west of the town – the minibus needs almost an hour to get there.
Can I swim on this tour?
Yes, at the lunch stop by the Dim River. The water is cool even in midsummer.
What is gözleme?
A thin Turkish flatbread filled with cheese, spinach or potato and cooked on a griddle – in the nomad tent it is made in front of you.
Is the jeep safari suitable for children?
Yes, families love it. Children aged 3–11 pay the child price and under-3s ride free; only the bumpy tracks make it unsuitable in pregnancy.
