Green Lake boat tour: Manavgat waterfall & Oymapinar Dam

A one-hour boat ride through Green Lake sits in the middle of an eight-hour day that moves between three separate landscapes.

A full-day guided tour from Side combines visits to Manavgat Waterfall, the ancient Seleukia ruins, and Oymapinar Dam with a one-hour boat trip on Green Lake. The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup, a professional guide speaking English or German, and a Turkish lunch with a choice of fish or chicken. A small cash fee applies for waterfall access.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Manavgat and Green Lake

• Visit Kulliye Mosque in Manavgat
• See Manavgat Waterfall and relax
• Visit Antique Roman City near Oymapinar
• View Green Lake from Taurus Mountain
• Take 1-hour boat trip on Green Lake
• Stop at Manavgat gardens and try fruits

The experience

Manavgat Waterfall opens the day. A stop where you can photograph the cascade and drink something nearby before moving on. The tour then takes you to Kulliye Mosque in Manavgat, where the guide walks you through its history and interior, followed by a visit to the ancient Roman city ruins near Oymapinar. Each stop builds toward the centerpiece: Green Lake, where you climb to a viewpoint on the Taurus Mountain for photographs before boarding a small boat for a one-hour cruise across the water. Lunch happens on the boat itself, at tables positioned to face the lake.

The route also passes through Manavgat's orange and banana gardens, where you can sample the fruit. Oymapinar Dam, one of the largest in the Manavgat area, delivers views from above before the day closes. A professional guide narrates the history, culture, and natural features throughout, and round-trip transfers from your Side hotel handle the logistics of getting to each stop and back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• professional guide in English or German.
• one-hour boat trip on Green Lake.
• Turkish lunch with choice of fish or chicken, rice, salad and fresh fruit.
• visits to Manavgat Waterfall, Kulliye Mosque, ancient Roman city ruins, Oymapinar Dam and local gardens.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and German

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lonely Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the full arc of the Manavgat region in a single day: the waterfall, the lake, the ruins and the dam all connected by one guide and one vehicle, with lunch built in and no driving yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 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 exactly happens during the Green Lake boat trip?

The boat trip lasts one hour on Green Lake, traveling in a small boat where you see the surrounding nature and landscape from the water. Lunch is served during the cruise at tables with lake views.

Is there a cost for the waterfall beyond the tour price?

Yes, there is a small cash charge for access to Manavgat Waterfall, paid separately on the day of the tour.

What's included in the Turkish lunch?

Lunch includes your choice of fish or chicken, served with rice, salad, and fresh fruit.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No, round-trip hotel pickup from Side is included, so the tour collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end of the day.