Köprülü Canyon Rafting from Avsallar – 14 km on the Köprüçay
From Avsallar to the river the ancient Greeks called the Eurymedon: in Köprülü Canyon you paddle about 14 km of rapids and calm pools with a skipper on board, swim in clear mountain water and eat lunch on the riverbank.
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Köprülü Canyon
From Avsallar into the Taurus
We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. The minibus takes the coast road west past Incekum and Okurcalar to Manavgat, then follows the Köprüçay upstream into the national park – roughly an hour and a half, so you reach the rafting base well before the midday heat.
Helmets, life jackets and paddles are handed out at the base, and the skipper explains the commands – forward, back, stop, hold on – before anyone gets into the boat. The river is run in two parts. In the morning the rafts ride the first rapids and drift through quiet stretches where you can slide over the side and swim; the water is cold even in August, which is exactly what makes it so refreshing. Lunch is served at a restaurant on the bank. The afternoon part brings more white water and the stretch near the Roman bridge – “köprü” is Turkish for bridge, hence the canyon’s name. Then it is dry clothes, a look at the photos and the drive back to Avsallar, where you arrive in the late afternoon.
Good to know
- Wear swimwear and sandals with a heel strap or old trainers – flip-flops come off in the raft.
- Pack dry clothes, a towel and sunscreen – the sun on the water is strong.
- Valuables are best left at the hotel; the base has lockers for the rest.
- Drinks are not included, so take some cash with you.
Included are the hotel pickup and return in Avsallar, the equipment, the skipper and safety briefing, lunch and insurance; you pay on the day of the tour. Fancy another canyon, this time east of Alanya? Try the Sapadere Canyon jeep safari from Avsallar.
Highlights
- About 14 km of white-water rafting on the Köprüçay
- Köprülü Canyon National Park scenery
- Historic Roman stone bridge
- Swimming stops in crystal-clear river water
- Professional skippers and full safety gear
- Traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant
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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Rafting base
Arrival in Köprülü Canyon, equipment and safety briefing.
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First rafting section
Rapids, calm stretches and swimming stops.
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Riverside lunch
Traditional lunch at a restaurant by the river.
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Second rafting section
More rapids and the Roman bridge area.
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Photos & return
Change clothes, view photos and videos, start the return.
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Avsallar.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle)
- Expert rafting skipper and safety briefing
- Traditional lunch
- Insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- Photos and videos of the rafting
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- The river water is cold even in summer – a refreshing experience.
- Please tell us the ages of children when booking.
- Not recommended for pregnant women or guests with serious heart or back problems.
- Leave valuables at the hotel; lockers are available at the base.
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under your clothes
- Towel and a full set of dry clothes
- Shoes that can get wet (sports sandals or old trainers)
- Sunscreen
- Cash for drinks and photos
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Each raft has an experienced skipper and the route is chosen for first-timers; you only need to follow the commands.
How cold is the water?
The Köprüçay comes down from the mountains and stays cold even in high summer – lovely on a hot day, but bracing when you jump in.
Can children and people with health problems join?
Children can join; please tell us their ages when booking. It is not recommended in pregnancy or with serious heart or back problems.
What time will I be back in Avsallar?
Usually in the late afternoon; the exact time depends on traffic on the D400.
Are photos and videos included?
No, the team films and photographs the trip, and you can buy the files at the base if you like them.
