Adventure & Sports Köprülü Canyon
Köprülü Canyon Rafting
Paddle 14 km down the turquoise Köprüçay river in Köprülü Canyon National Park – with professional skippers, all safety gear, swimming stops, a historic Roman bridge and lunch by the river.
- approx. 10 hours
- Daily
- Free hotel pickup
- Free cancellation
- Family friendly
Overview
- Duration
- approx. 10 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- 08:00 → 18:00
- Guide languages
- English, German, Russian, Turkish
- Destination
- Köprülü Canyon
- Pay on the tour day
- Free cancellation
Rafting in Köprülü Canyon is the most popular adventure day trip on the Turkish Riviera, and for good reason: the cold, crystal-clear Köprüçay river winds through a deep canyon of pine forests and limestone cliffs, with rapids that are exciting but suitable for beginners. No experience is needed – a professional skipper steers every raft and explains everything before you start.
14 km on the Köprüçay river
After the transfer to the national park, you receive a helmet, life jacket and paddle and join a short safety briefing. The rafting route covers about 14 km and is split into sections, with calm stretches where you can jump into the water and swim, and lively rapids where the whole team paddles together. Along the way you pass the historic Roman stone bridge that gave the canyon its name – köprü means bridge in Turkish.
Lunch by the river and a relaxed return
Between the sections, a traditional lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. After the last rapids you change into dry clothes, can buy the photos and videos taken by the professional team, and travel back to your hotel in the early evening.
- Suitable for beginners, groups of friends and families
- All equipment, insurance and lunch included
- Pickup from Alanya, Side, Belek and Antalya
Want even more action? Book the rafting, buggy and zipline combo. Prefer the sea? Try scuba diving in Alanya.
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
Itinerary
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08:00
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel (Side and Antalya guests later, Alanya earlier).
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10:00
Rafting base
Arrival in Köprülü Canyon, equipment and safety briefing.
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10:30
First rafting section
Rapids, calm stretches and swimming stops.
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12:30
Riverside lunch
Traditional lunch at a restaurant by the river.
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13:30
Second rafting section
More rapids and the Roman bridge area.
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15:30
Photos & return
Change clothes, view photos and videos, start the return.
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18:00
Hotel drop-off
Arrival time depends on your area.
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
Cancellation & payment
- Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the tour
- No prepayment – pay in cash (EUR, USD, GBP or TRY) on the tour day
- Quick confirmation via WhatsApp
Free pickup areas
- Alanya (centre)
- Oba
- Kestel
- Mahmutlar
- Konakli
- Turkler
- Avsallar
- Okurcalar
- Cenger
- Incekum
- Kizilagac
- Side
- Manavgat
- Kumkoy
- Evrenseki
- Gundogdu
- Titreyengol
- Bogazkent
- Belek
- Kemer
Your exact pickup time depends on your hotel and is confirmed after booking. Staying somewhere else? Contact us – pickup from other areas can often be arranged.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need rafting experience?
No. Köprülü Canyon rafting is ideal for beginners. Each raft has a professional skipper who gives instructions and steers through the rapids.
Can children join the rafting?
Yes, families are welcome and children aged 3–11 pay the child price. Please tell us the ages of your children when booking so we can confirm the right boat and section.
What should I wear?
Wear swimwear under light clothes and shoes that can get wet. Bring a towel and dry clothes for the return. Helmet and life jacket are provided.
Can I swim during the rafting?
Yes, there are stops on calm stretches where you can jump into the river. The water is cold and very clear.