Rafting, Quad Biking & Zipline in Side: Full-Day Combo

Three separate adrenaline activities in the same day, starting before breakfast and finishing after sunset.

A full-day combo activity in Side pairs white-water rafting at Koprulu Canyon with quad biking on mountain trails and a zipline crossing, all led by a professional guide who briefs you on a bus ride out and handles the logistics of three different sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all safety equipment are included; you choose whether to ride a quad bike, buggy or do rafting only. The rapids are low to medium difficulty, the ATV ride lasts about an hour, and the whole day runs ten hours door to door.

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup from your accommodation in Side, then a bus ride to Koprulu Canyon where the guide briefs you on what's ahead. Once you're geared up with a helmet and life jacket, you mount the quad bike and spend an hour driving an off-road path that gets progressively messier—dust, mud, river crossings, the works. The bike does the work; you steer and feel the terrain shift beneath you as the trail climbs and drops through the canyon.

After the ride, you trade the quad for a raft. The water here runs low to medium rapids, nothing that requires previous experience but enough to keep you paddling and alert. The guide sits in the boat with you, calling out when to pull hard and when to brace. A couple of short stops break up the two-hour float—time to swim in the river if you want, or just catch your breath. By the end of it you're soaked and tired in the way that feels good.

The finale is the zipline: you sit in a specially designed seat and cross the river on a metal wire, suspended above the water. It's the shortest of the three activities but the one that sticks in your head. After that, the guide drives you back to Side. Lunch happens somewhere in the middle of the day, and the guide speaks English, French, German, Russian or one other language depending on the group. Children from age 5 can join, though the operator notes the activity isn't suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy—you need at least moderate fitness to get through the full day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Side.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• all safety equipment including helmet, life jacket and paddles.
• one hour of quad biking (or buggy/jeep driving, depending on your option).
• approximately two hours of white-water rafting with short swimming stops.
• zipline crossing over the river.
• lunch during the day.
• training and instruction throughout.

Good to know

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

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Is this one for you?Choose the quad bike option if you want the full off-road experience and don't mind getting dusty; pick the buggy or jeep if you prefer a vehicle that seats more comfortably or handles rough terrain differently. The Rafting Only option suits anyone who wants to spend the whole day on the water without the ATV section—same guide, same canyon, same lunch, just the river.

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Top questions

Can I do just the rafting without the quad biking and zipline?

Yes—the Rafting Only option lets you skip the ATV and zipline and spend the day on the water instead. You still get the guide, pickup, lunch and all the safety gear, just focused on the river.

What's the difference between doing this with a quad bike, a buggy or a jeep?

The three combo options let you choose your off-road vehicle: quad bike, buggy car or jeep. All three follow the same route and take about an hour; the rest of the day—rafting and zipline—stays the same no matter which you pick.

How difficult are the rapids at Koprulu Canyon?

The rapids are low to medium difficulty, which means they're manageable for most swimmers but active enough to keep you engaged. The guide is in the boat with you the whole time and teaches you how to paddle as part of the experience.

What time does the day start and end?

Pickup happens in the morning from your hotel in Side; the full day runs ten hours door to door, so you're back by evening. The exact start time depends on your accommodation location.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch is included as part of the package. Drinks and personal spending are not covered, so bring cash or a card if you want anything beyond the meal.

Can young children do this activity?

Children are welcome from age 5 onwards. They ride the quad or buggy, raft and zipline alongside adults, with the same guide and safety equipment for the whole group.