Manavgat River Boat Trip, Waterfall & Bazaar from Konakli
Market day in Manavgat: from Konakli you ride along the coast to the river, drift downstream to the sea on a covered boat, swim where river and sea meet, then finish with the waterfall and a stroll through one of the biggest bazaars on the Riviera.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Mon, Thu
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
Market day from Konakli
This trip only runs on Mondays and Thursdays, when the weekly bazaar fills the centre of Manavgat. The minibus begins at the Alanya end of the coast, so Konakli is one of its first stops – we confirm the exact time after booking – and then it collects guests in Turkler, Avsallar and Okurcalar on the way west. The ride to the river pier takes about an hour and a quarter.
On board, the boat drifts for about two hours down the green Manavgat River, where turtles and herons are often seen along the reed-lined banks. At the river mouth a narrow sandbank separates fresh water from the sea – swim in one, then in the other, only steps apart. Lunch on board is grilled fish or chicken with salad and rice, with soft drinks included. In the afternoon you stop at Manavgat Waterfall (entrance included), where the river tumbles over a broad ledge, and end the day with free time at the bazaar, among spices, textiles, fruit and local crafts.
Tips for guests from Konakli
- Plan your week around it – the trip only runs on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Bring cash in lira for the bazaar; friendly bargaining is part of the fun.
- Wear swimwear under your clothes for the swim at the river mouth.
- The upper deck is sunny: a hat and sunscreen help.
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Konakli are included, and you pay on the tour day. Would you like ancient theatres alongside the waterfall? See the Aspendos, Side & Manavgat day tour from Konakli.
Highlights
- Relaxing 2-hour cruise on the Manavgat River
- Swim where the river meets the Mediterranean
- Lunch and soft drinks on board
- Manavgat Waterfall – entrance included
- Free time at the famous Manavgat bazaar
- Turtles and water birds along the riverbanks
Hotel pickup from Konakli
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 Konakli
- Noxinn Deluxe Hotel
- SENZA Garden Holiday Club
- Days Inn by Wyndham Alanya
- Bera Alanya Hotel
- Telatiye Resort Hotel
- Miarosa Konakli Garden
- Club Kastalia Holiday Village
- Elite Luxury Suite & Spa
- Saphir Hotel & Villas
- Beach Club Doganay
- Blue Marlin Deluxe Spa & Resort
- Blue Fish Hotel
- Club Wasa Holiday Village Hotel
- Aria Resort & Spa Hotel
- Quattro Family Club Dem Hotel
- Xeno Eftalia Resort Hotel
- Club Turtaş Beach Hotel
- Seven Seas Palmeras Bay
- Palmeras Beach Hotel
- Insula Resort & Spa
- TUI Blue Pascha Bay
- Alanya Beach Hotel
- Rubi Hotel
- Galeri Resort 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 Konakli – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Manavgat river pier
Boarding the boat.
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River cruise
About two hours downstream towards the sea.
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Swim at the river mouth
Swim in the river or the sea – just steps apart.
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Lunch on board
Grilled fish or chicken with salad and rice.
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Manavgat Waterfall
Free time for photos and a tea in the gardens.
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Manavgat bazaar
Shopping time at the weekly market.
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Konakli.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Alanya, Side and surroundings
- Air-conditioned transport and professional guide
- Boat cruise on the Manavgat River
- Lunch on board (grilled fish or chicken, salad, rice)
- Soft drinks on the boat
- Manavgat Waterfall entrance fee
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Professional photos
- Shopping and personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- The tour operates on Mondays and Thursdays only (Manavgat market days).
- You can swim both in the river and in the sea.
- The order of the stops may change depending on river traffic.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Cash for the bazaar
Frequently asked questions
Which days does the Manavgat trip run from Konakli?
Mondays and Thursdays only – the days of the big weekly bazaar in Manavgat.
How long is the drive from Konakli to Manavgat?
About an hour and a quarter including the other pickups along the coast.
Can we swim during the trip?
Yes. At the river mouth you can swim in the river and in the sea, just a few steps apart.
Is the waterfall entrance included?
Yes, the entrance fee for Manavgat Waterfall is included, as are lunch and soft drinks on the boat.
