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Green Canyon boat cruise with lunch and shopping

4.2/5
485 reviews

The star attractions of this full day excursion are shopping, riverside dining and a beautiful, wild canyon. You'll take a canyon boat trip and stop for a swim at Oymapinar Dam Lake. Narin, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Oymapinar Dam Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in Turkey, covering an area of approximately 19 square kilometres. The lake is fed by the Manavgat River, which flows south from the Taurus Mountains and eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea at Side.'

Your tour starts with a spot of shopping at Dickman Textile Centre. If fashion is your thing, then you're in luck as you can enjoy browsing for clothing and accessories from leading brands with attentive shopkeepers. Next, we'll head to a riverside restaurant for a freshly prepared meal made with locally sourced ingredients.

Afterwards it's all aboard, ready for a cruise down the canyon waterway. Spectacularly rugged rock formations tower around you and the river, in shades of turquoise and green, snakes away into the distance. It's a tranquil slice of Turkish natural beauty and the colour of the water is spellbinding. You'll cruise the canyon, admiring the views, before the boat slows - you'll be able to swim in these wild surroundings once the boat reaches the Oymapinar Lake.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Side
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Meal included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll discover Turkey's wild side on this guided trip to explore Green Canyon
  • There's a leisurely boat trip through the canyon with swimming in Oymapinar Lake
  • The chance to try fresh Turkish flavours when you tuck into a riverside meal
  • You can browse for deals on leading fashion brands at Dickman textile factory
  • Your expert local guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its nature

Important to know

  • 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
  • There is a long flight of steps to reach the restaurant
  • Soft drinks are only included during the boat tour, anything else is at your expense
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Boat cruise
  • Buffet
  • Transport
  • Swim stops
  • Escort

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S


What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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Based on 485 reviews


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  • C

    Cook

    Travelled with family


    31 July 2026
    3

    United Kingdom

    The canyon itself was beautiful but we were not able to do the swim which was the bit we were looking forward to and the bit that was really only aimed at children. The guide waited until we were all the way at the end of the canyon before he announced that we couldn’t do the swim because it was windy. I understand health and safety but the wind had been forecast for days… had been the same since the morning of the trip and this was not once mentioned throughout the whole day. Forecast monitored

  • M

    Money making trip

    Travelled with a group of friends


    30 July 2026
    1

    United Kingdom

    We were a group of 10 and every one of us hated it. Picked up at 9:30am, then spent ages on a coach collecting people before being dumped at a fake designer textile shop for an hour. Lunch was basic, then more coach journeys before a short boat ride to a dam and back. The scenery was nice, but that’s it. We were constantly pestered by photographers trying to sell unwanted photos. Felt like a money-making trip, not an excursion. Wouldn’t recommend.

  • B

    Bishop

    Travelled as a couple


    26 July 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    The day was very good but a little bit rushed.

  • C

    C

    Travelled with family


    24 July 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    It was a great excursion, beautiful scenery, lovely food!!

  • T

    Tracie Braybrook

    Travelled as a couple


    24 July 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The cruise and views were amazing

  • C

    Claire

    22 July 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Beautiful trip - canyon amazing. Such average - guide great