Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls & Market Tour from Belek

Boat down the Manavgat River, then browse the market where locals actually shop

A nine-hour tour from Belek combines a boat cruise on Manavgat River with a visit to Manavgat Waterfall and the Manavgat Market, a working bazaar where vendors sell produce, spices and goods to townspeople. The tour includes hotel pickup, lunch and a live guide in English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Manavgat Waterfall1h · entry included
2. Manavgat Market2h · entry included

Manavgat cruise, waterfall, and market visit

• Relax on boat trip from Manavgat harbor
• Visit Manavgat Waterfalls
• Explore Manavgat Grand Bazaar

The experience

The day starts with a boat trip from Manavgat harbor, moving slowly downriver past the landscape that feeds the Turkish Riviera. The river itself is the draw here, not a rushed speedboat run, but time on the water to settle into the pace. You'll stop at Manavgat Waterfall, where the river drops and the air cools, and have time to stand in front of it before heading back to the harbor.

After the boat returns, lunch happens, included in the price, and then the tour moves to Manavgat Grand Bazaar. This is not a tourist market dressed up for visitors. It's where locals buy their weekly groceries, spices, textiles and household goods. The stalls are narrow, the vendors are used to haggling, and the energy is real. A guide who speaks English or German walks with the group, but the market itself is the experience. You move through it at your own pace and stop where something catches your eye.

The whole day runs nine hours from pickup at your hotel in Belek to drop-off afterward. That span includes the boat, the waterfall, lunch, the market and the drive time between stops.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Belek.
• boat cruise on Manavgat River.
• entry to Manavgat Waterfall.
• lunch.
• time at Manavgat Grand Bazaar.
• live guide in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to8h before

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

GroupUp to 80

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Nine hours is long enough to move through three separate stops without rushing, but it means the rest of your day in Belek is limited. If you're looking for a half-day option or want to keep the afternoon free, this tour fills most of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

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

What is Manavgat Waterfall like when you get there?

Manavgat Waterfall is where the river drops in a visible cascade. You have time to walk up to it and stand at the base. The stop is built into the itinerary so you're not rushed through.

Is the market tour guided, or do you walk it alone?

A guide who speaks English or German stays with the group through Manavgat Grand Bazaar, but you're free to browse the stalls and stop where you want. The guide is there to answer questions and help navigate, not to lead a fixed route.

Does the boat trip require any swimming or water skills?

The Manavgat River cruise is a relaxing boat ride, not a swimming activity. You sit on the boat for the duration. No water skills or swimming ability is needed.