Green Canyon boat tour from Belek: Swim at Oymapınar barrage

Boat trip on Turkey's fourth-largest barrage, swimming breaks, lunch and a walk or fishing session after

A full-day Green Canyon boat tour from Belek combines hotel pickup, a 90-minute drive to Oymapınar barrage (the fourth-largest in Turkey and one of the few where boat trips are permitted), a guided boat excursion with swimming, lunch at the barrage restaurant, and free time to fish or walk the grounds. The tour includes a local guide, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, fishing equipment and hotel drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Green Canyon boat tour from Belek

• Pick up guests from hotels
• Drive to Green Canyon (1.5 hours)
• Boat tour at Oymapınar barrage
• Swim in barrage waters
• Lunch at barrage restaurant
• Walk or fish around barrage
• Drive back to hotels

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Belek, followed by a 90-minute drive through the Taurus mountains toward Oymapınar barrage. You'll pass village houses and mountain views on the way. Once you arrive, your boat is waiting at the barrage, one of Turkey's rare water barriers where recreational boat trips are actually allowed.

The boat tour itself centers on swimming in the cool water and taking in the natural landscape: the canyon walls, the water, and the bird sounds that fill the space. Lunch happens at the restaurant next to the barrage and includes unlimited soft drinks for free. After eating, you can walk around the grounds or try fishing from the shore if that appeals to you. The guide is with you throughout and speaks English, German, Russian or Turkish depending on your group.

The return journey follows the same route back to Belek, with drop-off at your hotel. Pickup times vary by hotel location and will be sent to you by message after you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Belek.
• lunch at the barrage restaurant.
• unlimited soft drinks during lunch.
• fishing equipment.
• a local guide.
• boat tour on the barrage.
• swimming time.
• and travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:15

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (9 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

Audio guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vakare Travel Service

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you speak English, German, Russian or Turkish: the guide delivers commentary in one of those languages, and the full-day pace works for travelers of any fitness level who want a mix of water time, a meal and some downtime without rushing between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the drive from Belek to Oymapınar barrage?

The drive takes about 90 minutes each way, passing through the Taurus mountains and village areas on the route to the barrage.

Can I swim during the Green Canyon boat tour?

Yes, swimming breaks are built into the boat trip, and you can swim in the cool water of the barrage during the tour.

Is fishing included, or do I need to bring my own equipment?

Fishing equipment is provided as part of the tour, so you can fish from the barrage shore after lunch if you want to.

What makes Oymapınar barrage special for boat tours?

Oymapınar is Turkey's fourth-largest barrage and one of the rare barrages in the country where recreational boat trips are actually permitted, making it an unusual destination for this kind of water-based tour.