Rafting at Köprülü Canyon from Antalya: Full-day with lunch

White water and canyon walls for nine hours straight

Rafting at Köprülü Canyon from Antalya is a full-day activity where you navigate white-water rapids in one of Turkey's most picturesque rafting destinations, with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch and all safety gear included. The trip runs nine hours and suits families; children from age 4 are welcome, and a multilingual guide speaks English, German or Russian depending on your group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day rafting at Köprülü Canyon

• Depart from Antalya
• Raft on Köprülü Canyon rapids
• Swim in the river
• Climb through the canyon
• Enjoy lunch at waterfront restaurant

The Experience

The Köprücay River cuts through Köprülü Canyon with the kind of current that makes rafting here a genuine draw—not a gentle float. You'll spend the day moving between rapid sections, paddling through the canyon itself, and stopping to swim in the river where the water settles. A rafting guide travels with your group and handles the safety setup; helmets and life vests are provided. Hotel pickup from Antalya means you don't arrange transport, and the guide speaks your language (English, German or Russian).

Lunch happens at one of the waterfront fish restaurants along the Koprucay River, built into the canyon routine rather than tacked on at the end. The nine-hour day includes the paddle time, the stops to climb or swim, and the meal. Between rapids you get chances to climb through the canyon or simply float and look at the walls around you. Sophisticated safety measures are standard—this is family-friendly rafting, not a stunt.

The canyon itself is the draw. Köprülü is known across Turkey for the combination of white water and the sheer rock walls you're moving through; most full-day trips from Antalya, Alanya or Side end up here for exactly that reason. You're not watching it from a boat or a viewpoint—you're in the current, operating the paddle, moving through it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Antalya.
• a full-day rafting guide.
• helmet and life vest for each participant.
• lunch at a riverside restaurant.
• swimming and climbing stops in the canyon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to paddle yourself through the rapids for a full day rather than watch from a boat—you're moving through the canyon, not passing it, which demands the physical engagement and time commitment that comes with hands-on rafting.

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Top questions

Can children go rafting at Köprülü Canyon?

Children from age 4 are welcome on this rafting trip. Younger children and pregnant travelers are not recommended for the activity due to the rapids and physical demands.

What happens during the nine hours on the water?

The day splits between paddling through white-water sections, stopping to swim in calmer stretches of the Koprucay River, climbing or hiking around the canyon, and lunch at a riverside restaurant. The guide leads the group through the rapids and manages safety throughout.

Does the price include lunch?

Yes, lunch at a waterfront fish restaurant along the river is included in the rafting trip. Drinks and gratuities are not included.

What gear do I need to bring, and what's provided?

The operator provides helmets, life vests and all rafting equipment. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and water shoes or sandals that won't slip off in the river; the canyon gets hot and you'll be in and out of the water.

How does pickup work from Antalya?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Antalya are included. The guide meets you at your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the nine-hour day.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, German or Russian depending on your group's preference. Let the operator know your language when you book.