Green Canyon Cabrio Safari from Side – Open-Top Bus, Orange Orchards, Lake Swim & Manavgat Waterfall
Side’s beaches are backed by a countryside many visitors never see: orange and pomegranate orchards, Yörük villages and pine hills climbing towards the Green Canyon. The cabrio safari shows it from an open-top bus with music – no roof, no bumpy jeep – and adds lunch and a swim at the emerald lake, a boat ride and a walk at the Manavgat Waterfall.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- 08:30 → 17:00
- Destination
- Green Canyon
From your hotel to the open-top bus
A shuttle collects you in Side – along the west or east beach, or at the nearest reachable point near the old town – and after a short drive towards Manavgat you swap it for the cabrio bus. From there the roof stays off and the music stays on. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Stops on the way
- The arches of the Roman aqueduct that carried water to ancient Side
- A traditional Yörük village with orange and pomegranate orchards
- A viewpoint high above the lake with canyon and sea in one frame, plus an optional small zoo
- Picnic-style lunch on the shore of the Green Canyon lake
- A boat ride on the lake with time to swim – canoes or pedal boats if available on the day
- The Manavgat Waterfall in its green park on the way back
Before you go
Water fights can break out along the way, so keep phones and cameras in a waterproof bag and wear swimwear under comfortable clothes. Bring a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, plus cash for drinks and the small entrance fees at the zoo and the waterfall. The order of the stops may change with traffic and weather. To follow the same river down towards the sea, book the Manavgat river boat tour from Side next.
Highlights
- Open-top cabrio bus ride with music
- Photo stop at the ancient Roman aqueduct
- Traditional Yörük village and orange orchard
- Lunch at a picnic restaurant by the Green Canyon lake
- Boat trip on the lake with swimming time
- Visit to the Manavgat Waterfall
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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Roman aqueduct
Open-air ride into the hills and photo stop at the aqueduct.
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Village & orange orchard
Visit to a traditional Yörük village and fruit gardens.
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Zoo & viewpoint
Optional small zoo and a panoramic stop above the lake.
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Lakeside lunch
Lunch at a picnic restaurant on the Green Canyon lake.
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Boat trip & swimming
Boat ride on the lake, swimming and free time.
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Manavgat Waterfall
Walk in the park around the waterfall (entrance not included).
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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
- Cabrio bus safari and professional guide
- Lunch
- Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake
- Village and orchard visit, viewpoint stops
Not included
- Drinks
- Photos and videos
- Entrance fees for the zoo and the Manavgat Waterfall
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- Water fights may take place – protect cameras and phones.
- Canoes and pedal boats are subject to availability on the day.
- The order of the stops may change depending on traffic and weather.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof bag for your phone
- Cash for drinks and entrance fees
Frequently asked questions
What is a cabrio safari?
A day in an open-top bus instead of a jeep: a smoother ride, wide-open views and music on board – a relaxed choice for families.
Can we swim?
Yes – during the boat ride and the lakeside break. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Which entrance fees are extra?
Only the small zoo and the Manavgat Waterfall, paid on site; lunch, the boat ride, the village and the orchards are part of the day.
How far is it from Side?
Not far at all: the cabrio route runs through the hills above Manavgat, a short shuttle ride from Side.
Is it good for children?
Yes, the open bus and the water fights are usually a hit with kids, and the pace of the day is easy-going.
