Rafting in Antalya: 14 km Köprülü Canyon with zipline

Paddle through 10 rapids and swing across a canyon on a zipline

Rafting in Antalya on the Köprüçay River takes you 14 km down Köprülü Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a small group guided by a multilingual professional. You paddle through Grade II–III rapids, swim in calm stretches, and stop for optional cliff jumping and a zipline crossing before a riverside lunch. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included; the whole day runs 8 hours from your hotel door.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Antalya hotel and a drive to the base camp at Köprülü Canyon. Once there, a licensed guide walks you through the safety briefing in your language—paddle commands, river techniques, emergency steps—and fits you with a helmet, life jacket, paddle and optional wetsuit. Before the rapids begin, you'll swim in calm water and try body-rafting so the river feels familiar by the time the current picks up.

You join a group of 8–10 people per raft and start the 14 km journey down the Köprüçay River. The route carries 10 rapids, all Grade II–III—enough adrenaline to feel real, not so steep that a first-timer drowns in fear. Between the harder sections you float through clear water and canyon walls. The first break lands at a spot where the guide offers gözleme (Turkish pancakes) and drinks. The second stop is the one most people come for: a cliff where you can jump into a pool or, if you want it, clip into the optional zipline and swing across the canyon. After that comes the riverside lunch—grilled chicken or fish, salad, rice, fruit, with vegetarian options—eaten on the bank before you paddle the final stretch back to base camp.

At base camp, you'll shower and change, then watch a video of your run. If you want photos or video from the trip, those are available to buy. The return transfer takes you back to your hotel, where you arrive with the whole day behind you and the canyon still in your head.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer to your Antalya accommodation.
• professional multilingual guide.
• all rafting gear (helmet, life jacket, paddle, optional wetsuit).
• riverside lunch with grilled chicken or fish, salad, rice and fruit (vegetarian option available).
• video of your run at base camp.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Express Rafting

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both rapids and canyon scenery in a single morning or afternoon session—the group departure time means you'll raft with other adventurers rather than waiting for a private booking to fill.

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Top questions

How many rapids will I paddle through on this rafting trip in Antalya?

You'll paddle through 10 rapids on the 14 km route down the Köprüçay River, all Grade II–III difficulty—challenging enough to feel the adrenaline but manageable for first-timers with proper instruction.

What's included in the rafting day and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup, the guide, all rafting equipment, lunch at the riverside, and the return transfer are included. Drinks, snacks, the zipline, cliff jumping, photos and videos, and souvenirs are not included in the base price, though the zipline is available to add at the second break if you want it.

Can I do the zipline, or is it just for experienced people?

The zipline at the canyon cliff is optional and available to anyone on the trip—you choose at the break whether to try it or skip it and swim instead. The guide will explain how it works before you decide.

What languages do the guides speak?

The guides are multilingual and lead in English, French, German, Arabic and one additional language, so you'll get the safety briefing and instructions in your language.

Is this rafting trip suitable for someone who's never done it before?

Yes—the trip is designed for all fitness levels and first-timers. You get a full safety briefing, practice in calm water before the rapids start, and a professional guide in your raft the whole way. Children from age 5 are welcome, though the trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.

How long is the whole day from hotel pickup to return?

The full experience runs 8 hours from the time you're picked up at your hotel to when you're dropped back, including the drive to base camp, the safety briefing, the 14 km rafting route with three breaks, lunch, and the return journey.