You’ll paddle wild rapids on Koprucay River with a local guide, ride quad bikes through pine-scented mountain trails near Antalya, and fly across a zipline above green forests—all with hotel pickup and lunch included. Get ready for laughter, muddy shoes, and moments that stick with you long after you dry off.
The first thing I remember is the smell—pine needles and that earthy, wet-rock scent as we got out of the van up in the mountains outside Antalya. My shoes were already a bit muddy from the trail to the riverbank. Our guide, Cem, handed me a helmet and grinned like he knew what was coming. I tried to look brave but honestly, my heart was thumping louder than the water. The Koprucay River looked colder than I’d expected. When Cem shouted instructions over the noise, I barely caught half of it (but he winked—he’s done this a million times). We all climbed into the raft together, paddles clumsy at first. Water splashed up my sleeve right away—icy shock—and everyone started laughing.
Somewhere along those rapids, you kind of forget about everything else. There’s just spray in your face and the sound of people shouting (half fear, half joy). At one point we stopped to swim—well, some swam; I mostly flailed around trying not to swallow river water. Lunch after that felt like a reward: simple food but honestly delicious when you’re starving and still shivering a bit. The quad bikes came next—dusty trails winding through forest that smelled sharp and green. I stalled mine twice before getting the hang of it (no one judged). Cem kept making jokes about city drivers getting lost in the woods.
I didn’t expect much from the zipline—I’ve done those before—but standing on that little platform with wind tugging at my shirt made my stomach flip anyway. The view down into the gorge was something else; you could see sunlight flickering on water way below, trees swaying. It was over too fast but left me buzzing for hours after. By the time we piled back into the van for Antalya, everyone was sunburned and swapping stories in three languages. I still think about that cold splash at the start—it sort of set the tone for everything after.
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Antalya.
No prior experience is needed; guides provide full instructions.
Bring sun cream, sunglasses, swimwear, towel, comfortable shoes or sneakers (not flip-flops), T-shirt for under your life jacket, and spare clothes.
Yes, a buffet lunch is included before rafting begins.
This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal/cardiovascular issues; moderate fitness is required.
Yes, you can do this tour with a buggy car or jeep instead of a quad bike if preferred.
The activities take place over a full day; return is in the afternoon.
Yes—all necessary gear like helmets and life jackets are included.
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Antalya, all safety equipment like helmets and life jackets for rafting on Koprucay River plus quad biking and ziplining sessions through mountain forests; there’s also a buffet lunch before rafting starts so you won’t go hungry along the way.
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