A wild canyon and market shopping are the star attractions of this full day excursion. You'll explore Manavgat farmers' market, enjoy a boat trip through the Green Canyon and stop for a swim at Oymapinar Dam Lake. Narin, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘At Manavgat market, you see vendors who are real specialists – one stall will be piled high with walnuts and nothing else, while next door there's a mountain of peppers or pomegranates. I always think markets are a good shortcut to understanding more about local culture and cuisine.'

Once you've had time to take in the colours, scents and sounds of the farmers' market, we'll continue our shopping with a stop at Dickman Textile Centre. If fashion is your thing, then you're in luck as you can enjoy a stress-free browse for clothing and accessories, a great place to practise your haggling skills. Next, we'll head for a riverside restaurant to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch made with locally sourced ingredients.

After lunch, it's all aboard, ready for a cruise down the Green Canyon waterway. Spectacularly rugged rock formations tower over you and the river, in shades of turquoise and green, snakes away into the distance. It's a tranquil slice of Turkish natural beauty. You'll be able to swim in these wild surroundings once the boat reaches the Oymapinar Lake.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit Manavgat city centre and wander through an authentic farmers' market
You'll have the chance to hone your haggling skills at the Dickman Textile Centre
A relaxing riverside lunch made with local ingredients is on the menu
The Green Canyon is ideal for a relaxing cruise, plus there's a swim stop in Oymapinar Lake
Your local guide will show you all their favourite spots and share their insider knowledge

Important to know

Not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility
No alcoholic drinks available at the restaurant or on the boat
There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
Soft drinks are only included during the boat trip. All other drinks are at your own expense

What people say about this experience

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Viki
Travelled with a group of friends
31 December 2025
2.2
United States of America
My entire tui experience has been awful. From the pick up being organised from the wrong terminal to awful rooms. Canyon tour spoilt by 2 stupid shopping trips and an indifferent lunch. There was effectively no guide and we had to change busses midway. Also, for some strange reason the local tui rep was charging some trips one way and others another making it take ages. 2 payments, putting my email address in 4 times etc. I suspect there is some sort of scam going on. I will NEVER tui again.
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BK
Solo traveller
28 December 2025
3
United States of America
The green canyon was beautiful but there were definite health and safety issues. The steps leading down to the boat were very unsafe, no hand rails in places. The shopping outlet was unnecessary, it could be an excursion on it’s own as some people love shopping others hate it. Lunch time was too short and not long enough in the final market town to walk or sit by the river. Everything was rushed
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John and Karen’s anniversary
Travelled as a couple
22 July 2025
5
United States of America
Great trip we are English and was booked on to a Dutch trip, however the guide did everything he could to help and guide us. Very good trip and to finish with swimming in the green canyon.??
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Hillz
Travelled with family
20 July 2025
3.4
United States of America
The tour itself was exactly as advertised. I did not enjoy the market or the shopping, I thought the shopping would be more high end goods like carpets and ceramics. The lunch was not good and did not cater for vegetarians despite me requesting this upon booking. We were eventually offered a bowl of bean soup in 37 degree heat. The boat ride in the canyon was really good but I feel more information about the areas geography and natural formation should have been available. No life jackets.
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Pathrik
Travelled with family
14 July 2025
3.4
United States of America
Busdriver and Guide made a good job, Bus was of good standard. Food was good at the resturant, location not so fancy, personal friendly, 2 times shopping wasn't needed, its always the same products, if market or shop. Spend more time at the lake, thats what we took the trip for. We booked the tour to go to the lake, this was the shortest part of the trip. This makes this trip way too expencive. So in the furture we will overthink if Tui is the best provider of this kind of tours.
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UM
Solo traveller
31 December 2025
3
United States of America
Das Shoppingcenter stand nicht in der Beschreibung. Der Transfer war nicht schön. So viel zu sehen war auch nicht. Viel Fahrerei für wenig Erlebnis

My entire tui experience has been awful. From the pick up being organised from the wrong terminal to awful rooms. Canyon tour spoilt by 2 stupid shopping trips and an indifferent lunch. There was effectively no guide and we had to change busses midway. Also, for some strange reason the local tui rep was charging some trips one way and others another making it take ages. 2 payments, putting my email address in 4 times etc. I suspect there is some sort of scam going on. I will NEVER tui again.

The green canyon was beautiful but there were definite health and safety issues. The steps leading down to the boat were very unsafe, no hand rails in places. The shopping outlet was unnecessary, it could be an excursion on it’s own as some people love shopping others hate it. Lunch time was too short and not long enough in the final market town to walk or sit by the river. Everything was rushed

Great trip we are English and was booked on to a Dutch trip, however the guide did everything he could to help and guide us. Very good trip and to finish with swimming in the green canyon.??

The tour itself was exactly as advertised. I did not enjoy the market or the shopping, I thought the shopping would be more high end goods like carpets and ceramics. The lunch was not good and did not cater for vegetarians despite me requesting this upon booking. We were eventually offered a bowl of bean soup in 37 degree heat. The boat ride in the canyon was really good but I feel more information about the areas geography and natural formation should have been available. No life jackets.

Busdriver and Guide made a good job, Bus was of good standard. Food was good at the resturant, location not so fancy, personal friendly, 2 times shopping wasn't needed, its always the same products, if market or shop. Spend more time at the lake, thats what we took the trip for. We booked the tour to go to the lake, this was the shortest part of the trip. This makes this trip way too expencive. So in the furture we will overthink if Tui is the best provider of this kind of tours.