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Manavgat River Boat Tour from Side – Down the River to the Sea, Waterfall & Market Day
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Green Canyon Boat Tour from Side – Emerald Lake Cruise, Swim Stops, Lunch & Fishing
Side’s sea is warm and salty; the Green Canyon’s water is cool, fresh and almost unreal in its green. The lake lies only about 45 minutes inland, behind the Oymapınar dam above Manavgat, so this unhurried day gives you hours on deck: a cruise between rock walls and pine slopes, swim stops, lunch by the water and a go at fishing.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- 09:00 → 17:00
- Destination
- Green Canyon
Up to the Oymapınar dam
After pickup at your hotel – on the west or east beach, or at the nearest reachable spot if you stay in the old town – the minibus heads north past Manavgat into the mountains, with a photo stop above the lake before you board at the dam harbour. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
A slow day on the lake
- A first stretch into the canyon with a swim stop in clear mountain water
- Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake – grilled fish or chicken, meatballs, salads, rice or pasta
- Fishing with the rods and tackle supplied, if you fancy it
- The narrowest gorges of the canyon after lunch
- Soft drinks without limit on the boat, plus changing cabins, toilets and showers on board
Lake tips
The lake is noticeably cooler than the sea – wonderful on a hot day, bracing on the first jump. Pack swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; life jackets are on board for children and non-swimmers. Drinks ordered with lunch, alcohol and photos are paid separately, and fishing depends on the conditions on the day. To see the hills around the canyon from an open-top bus instead, try the Green Canyon cabrio safari from Side.
Highlights
- Boat cruise on the emerald lake of the Green Canyon
- Swim stops in cool, crystal-clear mountain water
- Lakeside restaurant lunch with a view
- Relaxed fishing with rods provided
- Spectacular gorges, pine forests and rock walls
- Unlimited soft drinks on the boat
Hotel pickup from Side
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 Side
- Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
- Club Melas Privé
- Megasaray Resort Side
- Barut Hemera
- Adalya Bliss
- Novum Garden Side Hotel
- VONRESORT Golden Coast & Aqua
- Voyage Sorgun Hotel
- Liu Resorts
- Barut GOIA
- Side Star Beach 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 Side – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Oymapınar Dam
Arrival at the harbour and a photo stop above the lake.
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Boat cruise & swim stop
First part of the cruise into the canyon with time to swim.
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Lakeside lunch
Lunch at a restaurant with views over the lake.
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Fishing
Try your luck with the rods provided (optional).
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Canyon passages
Second part of the cruise through narrow gorges.
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Return
Back to the harbour and drive to your hotel.
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Side.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Alanya, Side and surroundings
- Professional guide
- Boat tour on the Green Canyon lake
- Lunch (grilled fish or chicken, meatballs, salads, rice or pasta)
- Unlimited soft drinks on the boat
- Fishing rods and tackle
Not included
- Drinks at the restaurant during lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Photos
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- The lake water is cooler than the sea – refreshing on hot days.
- Changing cabins, toilets and showers are available on the boat.
- Fishing is optional and depends on conditions on the day.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Camera or smartphone
- Cash for drinks at lunch
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Side?
About 45 minutes: the canyon lies in the mountains north of Manavgat.
Can we swim in the lake?
Yes, the boat stops in a quiet spot for a swim; the water is fresh and cooler than the sea. Life jackets are available.
I have never fished – is that a problem?
Not at all – rods and tackle are provided and the crew helps beginners. Fishing is optional.
What is included for lunch and drinks?
Lunch at the lakeside restaurant and unlimited soft drinks on the boat; drinks ordered at the restaurant are extra.
Is it a good day for families?
Very – calm water, a short drive, changing cabins on board and life jackets for the children.
