Kemer Green Canyon Boat Tour
A full-day trip from Kemer to the turquoise Oymapınar Dam lake: canyon cruise, swim stops and lunch
- Duration10.5 hours
- Pickup / return07:30 → 18:00
- Tour days: Daily
- Hotel transferFree
- RegionKemer
About the Kemer Green Canyon Boat Trip
Kemer Green Canyon Boat Tour heads east along the coast and up into the Taurus Mountains north of Manavgat, where the Oymapınar Dam holds back the Manavgat River. The result is the Green Canyon: a long lake of turquoise-green water between steep, forested walls.
It is a long day, and it is worth planning for. Pickup is at around 07:30, the drive takes about two to two and a half hours each way, and you return at around 18:00. In between you spend roughly four to five hours at the lake, including lunch, of which about two to three hours are spent cruising. When the weather allows, the boat stops once or twice for a swim of 20 to 30 minutes.
Lunch is included and is served either at a lakeside restaurant or on board, and soft drinks on the boat are included too; drinks ordered at the restaurant are extra. The boats have a changing cabin and a toilet, and life jackets are kept on board.
Nobody has to drive, paddle or climb, so the tour suits families with small children, older travellers and anyone who simply wants a calm day on the water. Pack a swimsuit, a towel and sunscreen, plus something to pass the time on the transfer.
Highlights
- Boat trip on the Oymapınar Dam lake (Green Canyon)
- Turquoise-green water between steep, forested canyon walls
- 1–2 swim stops of about 20–30 minutes
- Lunch included, plus soft drinks on the boat
- Hotel pickup from Kemer and the nearby villages
Kemer Green Canyon Boat Tour Prices
Prices are per person and shown in your chosen currency. You can pay on the tour day.
Itinerary
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07:30
Hotel pickup
Early pickup from your hotel; the drive east past Antalya towards Manavgat takes about 2–2.5 hours.
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2
Boarding at the Green Canyon
You board the boat on the Oymapınar Dam lake in the Taurus Mountains north of Manavgat.
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3
Cruise and swim stops
About 2–3 hours of cruising between forested canyon walls, with 1–2 swim stops of 20–30 minutes.
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4
Lunch
Lunch at a lakeside restaurant or on board.
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5
Drive back
The boats leave the lake in the afternoon and the transfer heads back west along the coast.
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18:00
Hotel drop-off
Back at your hotel at around 18:00.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (about 2–2.5 hours each way)
- Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake with swim stops
- Lunch at a lakeside restaurant or on board
- 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
Your pickup time depends on where your hotel is and is sent after booking. Hotel pickup is free from Kemer, Beldibi, Göynük, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova.
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- A light top for the drive back
- Some cash for drinks at the restaurant
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
Good to know
- This is a long day of about 10.5 hours, with roughly 2–2.5 hours of driving each way.
- Swim stops depend on the weather.
- Life jackets are on board for children and for guests who don't swim.
- Infants aged 0–2 travel free; the child ticket applies to ages 3–11.
- Whether lunch is served at the restaurant or on board depends on the day's programme.
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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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