Antalya Green Canyon Boat Tour

Turquoise water between forested canyon walls: a calm day on the Oymapınar Dam lake with swim stops

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  • Duration9.5 hours
  • Pickup / return07:30 → 17:00
  • Tour days: Daily
  • Hotel transferFree
  • RegionAntalya

About the Antalya Green Canyon Boat Trip

Antalya Green Canyon Boat Tour trades the sea for a mountain lake. The Green Canyon (Yeşil Kanyon) is the reservoir of the Oymapınar Dam on the Manavgat River, in the Taurus Mountains north of Manavgat, where turquoise-green water fills the space between steep, forested canyon walls. The lake is about two hours from Antalya, so the day starts early and ends in the late afternoon.

You spend about four to five hours on the lake, including lunch, and around two to three of them cruising slowly through the canyon. The boat makes one or two swim stops of 20–30 minutes in the calm water, weather permitting. Lunch is included – at a lakeside restaurant or on board – and so are soft drinks on the boat; anything you order at the restaurant is extra.

There are no waves, and the boats have life jackets, a changing cabin and a toilet, so this is an easy day out for families with small children and for anyone who prefers scenery to adrenaline. After a few beach days in Lara or Konyaaltı, the quiet canyon is a welcome change of colour and pace.

Practical note: wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel, sun cream and a hat. Some cash comes in handy for drinks at the lakeside restaurant.

Highlights

  • Turquoise-green Oymapınar Dam lake between forested canyon walls
  • About 2–3 hours of cruising through the Green Canyon
  • One or two swim stops of 20–30 minutes
  • Lunch at a lakeside restaurant or on board
  • Soft drinks on the boat included

Antalya Green Canyon Boat Tour Prices

Adult(Age 12+) €40
Child(Age 3–11) €20
Infant(Age 0–2) Free

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

Itinerary

  1. 07:30

    Early pickup

    Pickup from your hotel in Antalya; the exact time depends on your area and is sent to you after booking.

  2. 2

    Drive to the Oymapınar Dam lake

    About two hours east via Manavgat and up into the Taurus Mountains to the boats.

  3. 3

    Cruising the Green Canyon

    The boat sails slowly across the turquoise lake between steep, forested canyon walls.

  4. 4

    Swim stop

    One or two stops of about 20–30 minutes to swim in the lake, weather permitting.

  5. 5

    Lunch

    Lunch at a lakeside restaurant or on board; soft drinks on the boat are included.

  6. 6

    Leaving the lake

    In the afternoon the boat returns and the bus heads back towards Antalya.

  7. 17:00

    Hotel drop-off

    You arrive back at your hotel at about 17:00.

What is included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks on the boat
  • Guide
  • Life jackets on board

Not included

  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Photos and video
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips (optional)

Good to know before you go

Because this tour starts early, we send your exact pickup time after booking, based on your hotel's area. Free pickup from Lara, Kundu, Konyaaltı, Kaleiçi and the rest of Antalya city.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Sun cream, hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes or sandals
  • A bag for wet things
  • Some cash for drinks at the restaurant

Good to know

  • Swim stops depend on the weather; life jackets are available on board.
  • The boat has a changing cabin and a toilet.
  • The lake is about 2 hours from Antalya each way, which makes this a long day.
  • Children must be supervised by their parents on board and while swimming.
  • The order of cruising, swimming and lunch may change on the day.

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Frequently asked questions

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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