Rafting in Köprülü Canyon from Antalya with buggy safari

Navigate whitewater, then tear through forest on a buggy ride

Köprülü Canyon rafting combines a guided river descent with a buggy safari through forest and streams in a single full day from Antalya. The package includes professional guides, all safety equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup. You spend roughly 5 hours on the water and trails combined. Open to all fitness levels, though not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting and buggy safari adventure

• Join rafting trip with professional guides
• Enjoy scenic river rafting experience
• Hop on buggy for trail exploration
• Drive through forests and streams
• Have lunch included in tour

The experience

Köprülü Canyon is a limestone gorge carved by the Köprü River, and the rafting section runs through the narrowest, most dramatic stretch. You start with a professional guide who handles the safety briefing and leads the group downriver, navigating class II and III rapids that move fast enough to feel real but stay manageable for first-timers. The guide stays in the boat and reads the current. Your job is to paddle on command and hold on when the water picks up. Lunch happens on the riverbank partway through, so you eat before the afternoon section when the sun is highest.

After the river, you switch to a buggy for the second half of the day. The route cuts through forest trails and crosses shallow streams, building speed on the open sections and slowing for the technical bits. It's the adrenaline part without the water: dust, noise, and the feeling of the machine working hard under you. The buggy driver handles the steering. You're a passenger but an active one, gripping the roll cage on the rougher stretches.

Transport and timing work around your hotel. Pickup happens in the morning from your accommodation in Antalya or Side, and the full day (rafting, lunch, buggy section, and the drive back) runs about 6 to 7 hours door-to-door. You'll need swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses. The operator provides the helmet, life jacket and any other safety gear. Bring a thirst for the kind of day that leaves you tired and grinning.

What’s included

• Professional guides in English or Russian.
• safety equipment including life jacket and helmet.
• lunch on the riverbank.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to and from Köprülü Canyon.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to8h before

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

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ARMI TURIZM TİCARET İTHALAT İHRACAT LIMITED ŞİRKETİ

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Russian, so book this if you're comfortable following instructions in one of those languages. The full day (5 hours of active paddling and riding) suits travelers who want sustained action rather than a leisurely pace, and the moderate fitness requirement means you should be able to paddle steadily and hold on during rapids without stopping to rest.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 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 Köprülü Canyon like as a rafting section?

Köprülü Canyon is a limestone gorge with class II and III rapids that move quickly but stay within reach of paddlers with no prior experience. The guide leads from inside the boat and calls out when to paddle hard or brace. The river section takes up the morning and early afternoon of the full day.

Do I need rafting experience to book this?

No. The tour is open to all experience levels, and the guide handles the safety briefing and navigation. You need a moderate level of physical fitness to paddle and hold on during the rapids, but you don't need to have rafted before.

What happens during the buggy part of the day?

After lunch on the riverbank, you switch to a buggy for a ride through forest trails and shallow streams. The driver operates the vehicle. You're a passenger experiencing the speed and terrain changes, with the option to grip the roll cage on rougher sections.

Does the price include lunch and transport from my hotel?

Yes. Hotel pickup from Antalya or Side, all transport to and from Köprülü Canyon, lunch on the riverbank, and safety equipment are included. The full day runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What should I bring and what does the operator provide?

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses. The operator provides the life jacket, helmet, and all other safety gear needed for both the rafting and buggy sections.