Green Canyon boat trip from Side: Swim and lunch included

Fourteen kilometers of canyon, a swim in the lake, lunch by the water, and the drive back to your hotel

A full-day boat trip from Side through Green Canyon and the Oymapinar Dam, with swimming, lunch and hotel pickup included. The boat cruises a 14 km route through dramatic cliffs and calm turquoise waters, stopping for a swim and a meal at a lakeside restaurant surrounded by nature. An English-speaking guide leads the group, and soft drinks are served on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Green Canyon boat trip and nature exploration

• Hotel pickup by comfortable vehicle
• Short break at Oymapınar Dam lake
• Explore Oymapınar Dam and Roman bridge
• Swim in the dam lake
• Cruise deeper into Green Canyon
• Lunch at lakeside restaurant
• Scenic 14 km boat cruise in Green Canyon
• Swim in crystal-clear lake waters
• Free time for relaxation or optional activities
• Boat cruise back to pier
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in the morning, when a comfortable vehicle collects you and drives toward Oymapinar Dam. This is one of Turkey's largest dams, and the stop gives you a first look at the scale of the landscape. Panoramic views of water and lush cliffs, plus a historical detail: a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge stands nearby, adding a layer of history to the natural setting. After a short break, you board the boat.

The cruise takes you deeper into Green Canyon on a 14 km route through dramatic limestone cliffs, lush greenery and calm turquoise water. This stretch lasts roughly two hours and is built for relaxing: the silence of the canyon, the light on the water, time to photograph. Partway through, you stop to swim in the lake. The water is clear and the setting is undisturbed nature. After the swim, the boat continues to a charming lakeside restaurant where lunch waits: grilled chicken, meatballs or fish, served with pasta, seasonal salad and fruit. Soft drinks are available throughout the day on the boat.

After lunch, you have free time to spend as you choose: swim again, rest by the water, or stay on the boat and watch the canyon. Optional activities like canoeing or fishing are available if you want them, though they cost extra. When the break ends, the boat heads back to the pier where the day began. A vehicle then drives you back to your hotel, ending the trip after roughly 8 hours total.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected).
• an English-speaking guide.
• lunch with grilled meat or fish, pasta, salad and fruit.
• soft drinks on the boat.
• swimming in the emerald lake.

Options for this experience

2 options

Boat trip with a meeting pointGuide in English · 09:30Please be aware that hotel transfer is not included, and you will be met at the venue.

Green Canyon trip departing from SideGuide in English · 08:30Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want a full day on the water without building an itinerary yourself: the boat, the guide, the stops and the timing are all arranged, so you spend the morning and afternoon floating through the canyon instead of planning how to get there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Oymapinar Dam and why is it a stop on this trip?

Oymapinar Dam is one of Turkey's largest dams and a vital source of water and energy for the region. The stop gives you a short break and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, plus access to a nearby 2,000-year-old Roman bridge that adds historical depth to the natural scenery.

How long is the boat ride through Green Canyon itself?

The cruise through Green Canyon lasts approximately two hours, covering a 14 km route surrounded by dramatic cliffs, lush greenery and calm turquoise waters.

What does lunch include and where do you eat it?

Lunch is served at a lakeside restaurant on the shore of the dam lake. The meal features grilled chicken, meatballs or fish, served with pasta, seasonal salad and fruit, all prepared fresh and eaten surrounded by nature.

Can I choose between hotel pickup or meeting at a location instead?

Yes, you can book the trip with hotel pickup and drop-off included, or choose the meeting point option and arrange your own way to the departure location.

What drinks are included during the day?

Soft drinks are served on the boat throughout the cruise. Drinks during lunch depend on which option you select at checkout.

Is there time to swim more than once?

Yes. You swim once during the cruise through the canyon, and after lunch you have free time to swim again, rest by the water, or simply relax and take photos.