Sapadere Canyon & Dim Cave tour from Alanya: waterfall walk

Walk through a canyon carved by water, then step into the cave it fed

A 7-hour walking tour from Alanya through Sapadere Canyon and Dim Cave, with hotel pickup, a live guide in English, German or Russian, lunch and canyon entry fees included. The route follows wooden paths built into the canyon walls past waterfalls and natural pools, then moves to Dim Cave and Dim Stream. Entrance to Dim Cave is optional and available to add at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sapadere Canyon and Dim Cave

• Travel to Sapadere Village
• Explore Sapadere Canyon
• Visit Dim Cave

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Sapadere Village, where the walking begins. The canyon itself is carved by water over time, and the wooden paths let you move through it without scrambling over rock—they're built into the walls so you stay close to the stream as it drops through pools and past small waterfalls. The path is steady but does require moderate fitness; you'll be on your feet for most of the morning, moving through the canyon on these fixed routes.

After the canyon, the tour moves to Dim Cave, a limestone cavern that opens into the hillside. Dim Stream runs through it, and the cave itself is the kind of space where the scale shifts once you're inside—the opening frames the landscape behind you. Entry to the cave is optional, so you can choose whether to add that fee when you book. Lunch is included and happens during the tour, breaking up the walking and giving you time to rest before the afternoon section.

The guide speaks English, German or Russian throughout, so the commentary and any questions about what you're seeing stay in your language. Water fights sometimes happen during the tour—the stream and pools invite it—so bring clothes you don't mind getting wet, or plan to stay dry by staying back from the water's edge. The whole day, including the drive back to your hotel, takes 7 hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English, German or Russian.
• lunch during the tour.
• entrance fees to Sapadere Canyon.
• the wooden path access through the canyon.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Book this if you speak English, German, or Russian and want both canyon and cave explored in one trip with a single guide leading both stops.

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Top questions

What exactly is the wooden path through Sapadere Canyon like to walk?

The wooden paths are built into the canyon walls and run alongside the stream as it flows downward, letting you move through the canyon without climbing or scrambling. They're fixed routes designed for visitors, so the footing is steady, but the walk does require moderate fitness and takes up most of the morning.

Is the Dim Cave entrance included, or do I pay extra?

Dim Cave entry is optional and available to add at checkout. The canyon entry is included in the tour price, but you choose whether to visit the cave when you book.

What's included in the lunch during the tour?

Lunch is included as part of the 7-hour tour. Drinks are not included, so bring water or plan to buy beverages during the break.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or climber for this tour?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness because you'll be walking on the wooden paths for several hours, but you don't need climbing or swimming skills. The paths are built for visitors and keep you safe while moving through the canyon.

What should I bring if water fights happen during the tour?

Water sometimes happens during the tour as groups play in the stream and pools. Bring clothes you're comfortable getting wet, or stay back from the water's edge if you prefer to stay dry. Either way, the tour continues normally.

Does the tour work for infants or very young children?

Infants can come on the tour and sit on an adult's lap during the drive, but they'll need to be carried through the canyon on the wooden paths since the route isn't designed for strollers. Infant meals are not included, so plan to bring food for them.