Side Jeep Safari: Green Lake Boat Cruise & Manavgat Waterfall

Drive mountain terrain and float Green Lake in one day

A full-day Jeep Safari from Side pairs off-road mountain driving through rugged terrain with a peaceful boat cruise on Green Lake, stopping at Manavgat Waterfall, ancient aqueducts, and a scenic viewpoint over Oymapinar Lake. The tour includes hotel pickup, lunch by the lake, and a foam party in the Jeeps. A live guide speaks English or German. Eight hours total, suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari with nature and fun

• Stop at Manavgat Waterfall
• Off-road mountain drive and visit aqueducts
• Foam party in Jeeps and photo break at Green Canyon
• Lunch and swim by Green Lake
• Relaxing boat cruise on Green Lake

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel in a 12-seater Jeep and heads straight to Manavgat Waterfall, where you get 30 minutes to photograph and stand in front of the cascade. From there the route turns inland: the Jeeps climb into rugged mountain terrain with energizing music playing, passing ancient aqueducts and stopping at a viewpoint that overlooks Oymapinar Lake. The vantage point is the reason this stop exists, and the photo opportunity is why it matters. The off-road drive itself is the core of the morning, not a transit between sites.

On the way down to Green Canyon, the tour throws in a foam party inside the moving Jeeps: a moment designed purely for laughter and the kind of thing you'll either love or endure depending on your mood. A 15-minute photo break at Green Canyon itself gives you a look at the emerald-green water before the route heads to the lakeside restaurant for lunch. You'll have time to swim in Green Lake after eating, then board a boat for a relaxing cruise across the water to close out the afternoon. The boat ride is the counterweight to the morning's thrills: it is slow, quiet, and built to let the landscape settle.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English or German throughout. The tour runs eight hours total. Manavgat Waterfall entrance (20 TL) and any drinks are separate purchases.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer by 12-seater Jeep.
• lunch at a lakeside restaurant.
• boat cruise on Green Lake.
• stops at Manavgat Waterfall, ancient aqueducts, Green Canyon viewpoint, and Oymapinar Lake overlook.
• foam party in the Jeeps on the route to Green Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 85

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by See Shine Tour - Turkey Tours & Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Side without a rental car: hotel pickup and drop-off mean you can do the full day of off-road driving, lake cruising, and waterfall visits on one itinerary.

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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 (under 12).

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 Manavgat Waterfall like when we get there?

Manavgat Waterfall is an iconic natural cascade where the tour gives you 30 minutes of free time to take photos and relax by the water. It's the first stop after hotel pickup and sets the tone for the day's mix of nature and adventure.

Is the off-road driving actually rough, or is it more of a scenic route?

The off-road mountain drive is genuinely rugged terrain. That's the thrill of it. The Jeeps climb through challenging landscape with panoramic views, and the route includes stops at ancient aqueducts and a viewpoint overlooking Oymapinar Lake. It's not a paved scenic drive.

What happens during the foam party in the Jeeps?

The foam party is a unique moment on the way to Green Canyon: the Jeeps fill with foam while moving, designed for laughter and fun. It's a one-of-a-kind experience built into the route, and it's as lighthearted as it sounds.

Do we need to bring our own lunch, or is it provided?

Lunch is included and served at a lakeside restaurant by Green Lake. You'll have time to eat and then swim in the water before boarding the boat for the cruise back.