Alanya Green Canyon Boat Tour

Turquoise water between steep canyon walls, time for a swim, a lakeside lunch and soft drinks on board

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  • Duration8 hours
  • Pickup / return09:00 → 17:00
  • Tour days: Daily
  • Hotel transferFree
  • RegionAlanya

About the Alanya Green Canyon Boat Trip

Alanya Green Canyon Boat Tour heads for the Oymapınar Dam lake in the Taurus Mountains north of Manavgat. Here the Manavgat River has filled a long, winding canyon with turquoise-green water, and steep, forested slopes drop straight into the lake. A boat is the natural way to explore it, with time to swim along the way.

The road from Alanya to the pier at the dam takes roughly 90 minutes. On the first leg the boat cruises the open lake beneath forested slopes and stops for a swim. Lunch is served at a restaurant on the lakeshore: grilled fish or chicken with rice or pasta, meatballs, salad and meze. After the meal you can try your luck with a fishing rod if you like, before the boat heads off again, this time into the tighter, narrower reaches of the canyon.

The day is easy-going and suits families, couples and anyone who would rather swim and relax than bump along off-road tracks. On board you will find changing cabins, showers and a toilet. Soft drinks during the cruise are part of the deal, while drinks ordered at the restaurant are paid separately. Non-swimmers get a life jacket.

Pack swimwear, a towel and sun protection, and bring a little cash for drinks at lunch.

Highlights

  • Cruise on the turquoise Oymapınar Dam lake
  • Swim stop surrounded by steep canyon walls
  • Lakeside lunch with grilled fish or chicken
  • Optional fishing with rods provided
  • Second cruise into the narrow canyon channels

Alanya Green Canyon Boat Tour Prices

Adult(Age 12+) €30
Child(Age 3–11) €15
Infant(Age 0–2) Free

Prices are per person and shown in your chosen currency. You can pay on the tour day.

Itinerary

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup from your hotel, followed by a drive of about 1.5 hours towards Manavgat.

  2. 2

    Oymapınar Dam pier

    A quick photo stop at the pier before you board the boat.

  3. 3

    First cruise and swim

    Cruising along the forested shores, with a stop to jump in for a swim.

  4. 4

    Lunch by the lake

    Lunch at a lakeside restaurant, built around grilled fish or chicken.

  5. 5

    Fishing (optional)

    Rods and tackle are handed out to anyone who wants to try.

  6. 6

    Canyon channels

    Back on board for the second leg, which winds into the narrow reaches of the canyon before returning to the pier.

  7. 17:00

    Hotel drop-off

    The transfer brings you back to Alanya and your hotel.

What is included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake
  • Lakeside lunch: grilled fish or chicken with rice or pasta, meatballs, salad and meze
  • Soft drinks on board, as many as you like
  • Fishing equipment

Not included

  • Drinks ordered at the restaurant
  • Photo and video service
  • Personal expenses

Good to know before you go

Hotels in Alanya, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak, Kestel, Tosmur, Oba, Cikcilli, Konaklı, Türkler, Avsallar, İncekum and Okurcalar get free pickup. Your personal pickup time follows after booking, as it depends on the hotel's location.

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Sun cream, sunglasses and a hat
  • Phone or camera
  • A little cash for drinks at lunch

Good to know

  • You can change, shower and use the toilet on board.
  • Life jackets are available for non-swimmers.
  • The road transfer from Alanya to the dam takes about 1.5 hours.
  • The running order may shift with the weather and the lake's water level.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I swim on the Green Canyon boat tour?

Yes. The boat stops on the lake so you can swim in the turquoise water, weather permitting. On board you will find showers, a toilet and changing cabins, plus life jackets for anyone who is not a confident swimmer. As the lake is a dam reservoir, the water is fresh rather than salty. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.

Do the Green Canyon tours from Alanya include lunch?

Yes, both the boat tour and the jeep safari & boat tour include lunch at a restaurant on the lakeshore. On the boat tour the menu usually has meatballs, grilled chicken or fish, rice or pasta, salad and meze, and the soft drinks served on board cost nothing extra. Drinks ordered at the restaurant cost extra, and on the jeep & boat tour all drinks are paid separately.

Can we swim in Green Canyon?

Yes. The boats usually stop once or twice for a swim of about 20–30 minutes in the turquoise lake, weather permitting. Life jackets are on board for anyone who is not a confident swimmer, and the boats have a changing cabin and a toilet. Wear your swimwear under your clothes and keep a towel handy, so you are ready when the boat stops.

Is lunch included on Green Canyon tours, and what about drinks?

Yes, lunch is included on every Green Canyon tour, served at a lakeside restaurant or on board, depending on the tour. On the boat tours, the soft drinks served on board are part of the price as well, while anything you order at the restaurant costs extra. On the combined jeep or cabrio bus tours, drinks are not included; the "What is included" list on this page shows exactly what your tour covers.

How do I book a tour?

Open the tour page and choose your date, the departure group if the tour has several, and the number of guests (on quad and buggy tours, the number of single or double vehicles). Then enter your name, phone, e-mail and hotel. Nothing is paid at this stage. As soon as we confirm the booking, your QR e-ticket arrives by e-mail. Prefer to chat? Send us the tour name and date on WhatsApp and we will book it for you.

How and when do I pay for the tour?

You pay nothing when you book. The tour price is paid in cash on the tour day, directly to your guide. Prices are set in euros, but you are welcome to pay in Turkish lira, US dollars or British pounds at that day's exchange rate. Extras that are not included, such as drinks, photos or equipment rental, are paid separately on the spot.

How will I receive my e-ticket?

Once your booking is confirmed, we e-mail the ticket to the address you entered. Besides a QR code, it lists the tour, the date and the other details of your booking. On the tour day, simply show the code to your guide on your phone; a printout works too. If nothing has arrived, check your spam folder or message us on WhatsApp, and we will send the ticket again.

Is hotel pickup free, and when will I be picked up?

Yes. The transfer from your hotel to the tour and back is included for all hotels in the pickup areas of each region. As the vehicle collects guests from several hotels, your exact pickup time depends on where you are staying, and we send it to you after booking. Please be waiting at the main entrance of your hotel a few minutes beforehand, because the driver works to a tight schedule.

Can children join the tours?

Yes, most tours welcome children. On jeep safaris, Green Canyon trips and the cabrio bus tour, children aged 3–11 pay the child price and babies up to 2 travel free. Rafting and the zipline and rafting tours start at 7 years, the Göynük Canyon zipline at about 5. On quad and buggy tours, children can ride as passengers from 7, while drivers must be at least 16. The ticket table on each tour page shows its age groups.

What should I wear, and what should I pack?

Choose light clothes that may get dusty or wet, and shoes that stay on your feet: trainers for jeep, quad and buggy tours, sports sandals with straps or old trainers for rafting and canyon paths. Pack swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a hat and sunglasses, plus a waterproof pouch for your phone. A light jacket is handy in the mountains and on evening tours. Each tour page also has its own "What to bring" list.

In which languages are the tours guided?

Our guides work in English, German, Russian and Turkish; the languages offered on each tour are listed on its page. Polish-speaking guests are guided in English, while this website is also available in Polish. Before quad, buggy, rafting and zipline activities, the instructors explain and show what to do, so the safety rules are easy to follow whatever your language.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Cancelling is free until 24 hours before the tour starts, and within the same period you can also move to another date if places are free. Just send us a message on WhatsApp or by e-mail. If you cancel later or do not show up, anything you paid in advance cannot be returned. You will find all the details in our cancellation policy.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

Light rain rarely stops a tour, and on a rafting trip you get wet anyway. If heavy rain, a storm, high water or unsafe roads make a tour impossible, we call it off and offer you another date or a full refund of anything paid in advance. Swim stops always depend on the conditions on the day. If the forecast looks doubtful, message us on the morning of your tour and we will tell you whether it goes ahead.

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