Green Canyon & Manavgat Waterfall Tour: Swim & Explore

One day hits the natural landmarks most Side tours skip: emerald water, a waterfall, and the canyon itself.

A full-day tour from Side explores Manavgat's natural and cultural sites: the Manavgat Mosque, orange groves, a Roman aqueduct, a boat cruise on Green Canyon with swimming in emerald waters, Oymapınar Dam, and Manavgat Waterfall. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch at a lakeside restaurant. The itinerary suits families, couples and anyone wanting to move beyond the typical tourist circuit.

The experience

The day starts at your hotel with round-trip transfers in an open-top cabrio vehicle (or air-conditioned in winter). Your guide shares the story of the Manavgat Mosque before you walk through orange gardens and pause at a Roman aqueduct for photos. A short stop at the Baby Lions Park gives families a chance to see young animals up close, and a Turkish pancake break follows. After lunch at a lakeside restaurant, the boat trip on Green Canyon becomes the centerpiece: you cruise surrounded by the Taurus Mountains and swim in calm emerald water.

The afternoon wraps at Oymapınar Dam and Manavgat Waterfall, where you have time to photograph and relax before heading back. The whole day runs about seven hours. Your guide speaks English, German, Russian or Turkish depending on your booking. Pickup times vary by hotel location and traffic, so you'll get a confirmed time the day before. Be ready at your hotel's main security gate at least ten minutes early.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an open-top cabrio vehicle (or air-conditioned in winter).
• visits to the Manavgat Mosque, orange gardens and a Roman aqueduct.
• a boat cruise on Green Canyon with time to swim.
• lunch at a lakeside restaurant.
• stops at Oymapınar Dam and Manavgat Waterfall.
• a short break at the Baby Lions Park.

Options for this experience

2 options

Gündoğdu and Evrenseki in Side SorgunGuide in 4 languages · 09:30Between Side and Gündoğdu area: this option includes pickup from hotels in Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Sorgun and Titreyengöl areas. Pickup is included

Çenger and Kızılot, with KızılağaçGuide in English, German or Russian · 08:30Çenger, Kızılağaç, Kızılot: this option includes pickup from hotels in the Çenger, Kızılağaç and Kızılot areas. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 33

Live 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.42

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sommer Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day itinerary combining boat time on Green Canyon with waterfall and mosque visits: the seven-hour schedule packs multiple stops, so it suits travelers comfortable with a brisk pace rather than leisurely exploration.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, German and Russian, at 08:30 and 09:30. In Turkish, at 09:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

Can I swim in Green Canyon during the boat cruise?

Yes. The boat stops on Green Canyon and you have time to swim in the calm emerald waters surrounded by the Taurus Mountains.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat cruise, lunch at a lakeside restaurant, visits to the Manavgat Mosque and orange gardens, and stops at the Roman aqueduct, Oymapınar Dam and Manavgat Waterfall are all included. Drinks and personal expenses are separate.

Is the Baby Lions Park visit part of the tour?

Yes, there's a short stop at the Baby Lions Park where you can see young animals and other wildlife. It's a pleasant break, especially for families.

How long does the tour take?

The full day runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. It combines sightseeing, relaxation stops and a boat cruise with optional swimming, so you can participate at your own pace.