Side Zipline & Rafting
Glide along the river on a zipline, then paddle about 14 km of class II–III rapids
- Duration9 hours
- Pickup / return08:30 → 17:30
- Tour days: Daily
- Hotel transferFree
- RegionSide
About the Side Zipline & Rafting Tour
Side Zipline & Rafting combines two ways of seeing Köprülü Canyon in a single day. After a drive of about 1–1.5 hours from Side to the rafting base on the Köprüçay river, you clip into a harness and ride a zipline over or along the river, guided by an instructor.
The line is a few hundred metres long – the exact length depends on the base – and the ride usually happens before or after rafting. As the line is right at the rafting base, there is no extra drive. Think of it as a quick burst of speed and a fresh view of the river from above rather than a long adventure course. Children can join from about 7 years.
Then it is time for the rafts: life jacket and helmet on, a briefing from your instructor, and about 14 km of class II–III rapids with swim and photo stops. Each raft carries 8–12 people with an instructor on board. Lunch follows at a riverside restaurant.
This is a long, active day with an early pickup, so it suits energetic families with children aged 7 and over, friends and couples who want more than one activity. You don’t need to swim, but you should be at ease in water. Shoes, wetsuits, phone pouches and photos are sold at the base as extras.
Highlights
- Zipline ride over or along the Köprüçay river
- About 14 km of rafting through class II–III rapids
- Harness, helmet and life jacket, with instructors on hand
- Swim and photo stops in Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Lunch at a restaurant by the river
Side Zipline & Rafting Prices
Prices are per person and shown in your chosen currency. You can pay on the tour day.
Itinerary
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08:30
Early pickup
Pickup from your hotel and a transfer of about 1–1.5 hours to the rafting base in Köprülü Canyon.
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2
Zipline
Harness on, a short instruction and off you go over or along the river – before or after rafting, depending on the base.
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3
Rafting briefing
Life jacket, helmet and paddle, plus the paddling commands for the raft.
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4
Down the Köprüçay
About 14 km of class II–III rapids, with stops for swimming and photos.
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5
Riverside lunch
Lunch at a restaurant by the river; drinks are paid separately.
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17:30
Return transfer
The afternoon transfer brings you back to your hotel at about 17:30.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Zipline ride with harness and instructor
- Rafting with an instructor in each raft
- Life jacket, helmet and paddle
- Lunch by the river
Not included
- Drinks
- Shoe rental and wetsuit
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Photo and video
- Personal spending
Good to know before you go
Pickup times vary with your hotel's location and are confirmed after booking. Hotel transfers are free from Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Evrenseki and Gündoğdu.
What to bring
- Swimwear under your clothes
- Water shoes or old trainers that can get wet
- A towel and dry clothes for later
- Sun cream
- Some cash for extras at the base
Good to know
- Minimum age is 7 for rafting and about 7 for the zipline; guests under 18 come with a parent.
- Harness, helmet and life jacket are compulsory.
- You don't need to swim, but you must be comfortable in water.
- Pregnant guests cannot take part.
- Zipline length differs from base to base, and the order of zipline and rafting can change.
- Rafting runs mainly April–October; some November days depend on water and weather.
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Frequently asked questions
From what age can I go rafting, and do I need to swim?
The minimum age is 7, and guests under 18 take part with a parent. You do not have to be a swimmer, because everyone wears a life jacket and a helmet, but you should feel at ease in the water. An instructor guides every raft and gives a briefing before you set off. The rapids on the Köprüçay are class II–III. Rafting is not suitable during pregnancy.
What should I wear for rafting?
Put on swimwear under shorts and a T-shirt, and wear shoes that can get wet and will not slip off, such as sports sandals with straps or old trainers; flip-flops are not a good idea. Bring a towel, sun cream and dry clothes to change into after the trip. Wetsuits, rental shoes, waterproof phone pouches and photo or video packages are available at the base for an extra charge.
Are there age or weight limits for the zipline?
Yes. In Göynük Canyon near Kemer, riders should be about 5 years or older and weigh between 20 and 100 kg. The short river ziplines at the Köprülü Canyon rafting bases are for guests from about 7 years. You ride in a safety harness under the supervision of an instructor. Please tell us the age and weight of every rider when you book, so that we can check the limits before the tour day.
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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