Manavgat Green Canyon Boat Tour
Turquoise water between forested canyon walls, swim stops and lunch, only 30–45 minutes from Manavgat
- Duration7.5 hours
- Pickup / return09:00 → 16:30
- Tour days: Daily
- Hotel transferFree
- RegionManavgat
About the Manavgat Green Canyon Boat Trip
Manavgat Green Canyon Boat Tour brings you to Green Canyon (Yeşil Kanyon), the reservoir of the Oymapınar Dam on the Manavgat River. The lake lies in the Taurus Mountains north of the town, within Manavgat district, so the drive from Manavgat to the boats takes only about 30–45 minutes.
Once on board, you glide between steep, forested canyon walls over turquoise-green water. You spend about 4–5 hours on the lake including lunch, of which about 2–3 hours are cruising. Weather permitting, the boat stops once or twice for 20–30 minutes so you can swim from the deck. Life jackets are on board, together with a changing cabin and a toilet.
Lunch is served at a lakeside restaurant or on the boat – for example chicken, meatballs, pasta, salad and fruit. Soft drinks on the boat are included; drinks ordered at the restaurant are paid separately.
With no driving, climbing or paddling involved, the tour suits families with small children, older travellers and anyone who wants a calm day away from the beach. Non-swimmers can wear a life jacket or simply enjoy the scenery from the deck. Bring swimwear, a towel and good sun protection, as the sun on the water is strong.
Highlights
- Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake of the Oymapınar Dam
- Turquoise-green water between steep, forested canyon walls
- One or two swim stops of about 20–30 minutes
- Lunch and soft drinks on the boat included
- Short transfer from Manavgat (about 30–45 minutes)
Manavgat 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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09:00
Hotel pickup
You are collected from your hotel; the exact time depends on where you are staying.
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2
Drive to Green Canyon
About 30–45 minutes from Manavgat into the Taurus foothills to the lake of the Oymapınar Dam.
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3
Cruise and swim stops
The boat follows the canyon between forested walls, with one or two swim stops along the way.
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4
Lunch
Lunch is served at a lakeside restaurant or on the boat, with soft drinks on board included.
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5
Back to the pier
In the early afternoon the boat returns and your transfer leaves the lake.
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16:30
Hotel drop-off
Drop-off at your hotel follows in the late afternoon.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat trip on the Green Canyon lake (about 2–3 hours of cruising)
- 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
The pickup time depends on the location of your hotel and is sent to you after booking. There is no charge for the transfer from hotels in Manavgat, Ilıca, Kızılağaç, Kızılot, Hacıobası and Çenger.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- A light top for the breeze on the boat
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
- A little cash for drinks at lunch
Good to know
- Swim stops depend on the weather.
- Life jackets are on board – non-swimmers and children should wear one in the water.
- The boat has a changing cabin and a toilet.
- Infants aged 0–2 travel free; the child price applies for ages 3–11.
- Wind and weather can change the order of the programme or the route on the lake.
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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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