Manavgat River Boat Trip, Waterfall & Bazaar from Turkler
On Mondays and Thursdays from Turkler to Manavgat: a boat trip down the green river towards the sea, a swim where fresh water meets salt water, lunch on board, Manavgat Waterfall and the colourful Manavgat bazaar.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Mon, Thu
- Pickup
- 08:40–08:45
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
From Turkler to Manavgat on market day
This trip only runs on Mondays and Thursdays, the days of the big Manavgat bazaar. Our minibus collects you at 08:40 from hotels in the Senza, Eftalia and Long Beach area and at 08:45 in the Lonicera, Green Fugla and Adin area; after picking up guests in Avsallar, Incekum and Okurcalar it follows the coast road to Manavgat. The drive from Turkler to the river pier takes about an hour.
The boat glides down the Manavgat River towards the sea for about two hours; turtles and water birds are often seen along the banks. Where the river reaches the sea, a long sandbank lets you swim in the river and in the sea at the same time. Lunch is served on board and soft drinks on the boat are included. In the afternoon you visit Manavgat Waterfall – the entrance fee is included – followed by free time for shopping at the bazaar.
Tips if you stay in Turkler
- The trip runs on Mondays and Thursdays only – plan your holiday week around it.
- Bring cash for shopping and bargaining at the bazaar.
- Wear your swimwear under your clothes: the swim at the river mouth comes before lunch.
- Pack a hat and sunscreen; the upper deck of the boat is sunny.
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Turkler are included, and you pay on the tour day. For a whole day on an emerald lake in the mountains, see the Green Canyon boat trip from Turkler.
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
Pickup times from Turkler
| Where you stay | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Lonicera, Green Fugla, Adin area | 08:45 |
| Senza, Eftalia, Long Beach area | 08:40 |
These are our usual pickup times. We confirm your exact time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking – please wait at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Turkler
- Wyndham Alanya
- Armas Green Fugla
- Venessa Beach Hotel
- Numa Bay Exclusive Hotel
- Mary Hotel Alanya
- Alaiye Resort & Spa Hotel
- Aydinbey Gold Dreams
- Kahya Hotel
- My Home Resort
- Lonicera Premium
- Kandelor Hotel
- Silence Beach Resort
- Eflina Resort Hotel & Spa
- Lonicera Resort
- Adin Resort Hotel
- Club Sun Paradise Hotel
- Loft's Alanya Luna
- Justiniano Beach
- Seda Holiday
- Esma Apart Hotel
- Granada Luxury Red
- Club Sun Heaven
- Club Hotel Ruza
- Alaiye Kleopatra Hotel
- Kleopatra Micador 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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08:40–08:45
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Turkler – see the pickup times above.
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09:30
Manavgat river pier
Boarding the boat.
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10:00
River cruise
About two hours downstream towards the sea.
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11:30
Swim at the river mouth
Swim in the river or the sea – just steps apart.
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12:30
Lunch on board
Grilled fish or chicken with salad and rice.
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14:00
Manavgat Waterfall
Free time for photos and a tea in the gardens.
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15:00
Manavgat bazaar
Shopping time at the weekly market.
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16:00
Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel.
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
On which days does the Manavgat boat trip run from Turkler?
On Mondays and Thursdays only – the days of the big Manavgat bazaar.
What time is the pickup in Turkler?
At 08:40 from hotels in the Senza, Eftalia and Long Beach area and at 08:45 in the Lonicera, Green Fugla and Adin area. We confirm your exact time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking.
How long is the drive from Turkler to Manavgat?
About an hour including the other hotel pickups; the minibus follows the coast road through Avsallar, Incekum and Okurcalar.
Is the waterfall entrance included?
Yes, the entrance fee for Manavgat Waterfall is included.
Can we swim on this trip?
Yes – where the river meets the sea you can swim in both the river and the sea.
