Rafting in Koprulu Canyon with Quad Safari & Zipline

Three ways to move through Koprulu Canyon in a single day.

Rafting, quad safari and zipline in Koprulu Canyon National Park combine three separate activities—river paddling, off-road riding and a canyon crossing on cable—into one full day near Antalya. Hotel pickup and lunch are included; the guide speaks English and provides all safety gear. The itinerary moves between water, forest and air, so the day does not repeat itself.

The Experience

Koprulu Canyon National Park sits 70 km from your hotel, and the drive there is part of the day. You'll arrive geared up—life vest, helmet, paddle in hand—and the guide will walk through the water and the equipment before anything starts. The first stop is a Jeep ride to see ancient Roman bridges that still stand in the canyon; it's a pause before the physical work begins, and it sets the scale of the place.

Then you're in the water. Rafting through the river means paddling through rapids, reading the current, and working as a crew. The guide steers from the back; you and the others paddle. Partway through, the raft pulls to the bank and you climb out for a zipline crossing—a cable strung across the canyon that swings you out over the water and the rocks below. It's a hard stop in the middle of the paddle, and it breaks the rhythm of the day. After you land, you're back in the raft to finish the run.

Between the water sections, you ride a quad or buggy along the river valley. It's a different kind of motion—steering through forest, following the water from above instead of inside it. Lunch comes after the quad ride, so you've already burned the morning before you eat. The whole sequence takes nine hours from pickup to drop-off, and because it moves between three different activities, the fatigue spreads across different muscle groups instead of piling on one.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• life vest, helmet and paddle.
• English-speaking guide.
• Jeep ride to Roman bridges.
• quad or buggy safari along the river.
• rafting through Koprulu Canyon rapids.
• zipline crossing over the canyon.
• lunch.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ANTALYA TOURBOX

Is this one for you?The day runs nine hours and moves between water, forest and air, so it's active but not repetitive—good for travelers who want variety in a single outing and can handle getting wet and riding off-road without a break between them.

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Top questions

What's the water like when I'm rafting in Koprulu Canyon?

The river runs through a canyon with rapids that range from moderate to fast-moving. You'll paddle through the current, get wet, and the guide will direct the raft through the rougher sections. The water is cold—the description mentions a spring-fed source—so the life vest and helmet stay on the whole time.

Do I need experience to do the quad safari part?

The quad safari is open to all fitness levels, and the guide provides instruction before you ride. You're following a route along the river valley, not racing or doing technical terrain, so first-time riders can manage it.

When does lunch happen during the day?

Lunch is included and served after the quad ride, once you've completed the morning's water and off-road sections. It gives you a rest before or after the zipline crossing, depending on the exact sequence the guide follows that day.

What's included in the pickup and how early do I need to be ready?

Hotel pickup is included in the price, and the guide will collect you in an air-conditioned vehicle for the 70 km drive to Koprulu Canyon. The full day is nine hours, so plan for an early morning departure and a return in the late afternoon.

Is the zipline crossing scary, or can nervous people do it?

The zipline is a cable crossing over the canyon, and it happens in the middle of the rafting section. You're harnessed and the guide manages the crossing. It's thrilling but brief, and it's built into the day as one of three activities rather than the focus of the whole experience.

What should I bring or wear for a day of rafting, quad riding and zipline?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a change for the ride home. The guide provides the life vest, helmet and paddle; bring sunscreen, a towel and water. All drinks beyond lunch are extra, so budget for those separately.