Whitewater Rafting in Antalya: 14km Koprulu Canyon with Lunch

Navigate rapids and cold water without arranging the logistics yourself

Whitewater rafting in Antalya's Koprulu Canyon is a 9-hour activity on the Koprucay River where you paddle roughly 14 kilometers through rapids, eat lunch midway, and return to your hotel. Hotel pickup is available from Alanya, Side, Belek or Antalya, or you can meet the group at the canyon; the guide briefs you on safety, provides a helmet, life vest and paddle, and leads the run. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

The Experience

You start from your hotel or the meeting point and arrive at Koprulu Canyon, where the crew fits you with a helmet, life vest and paddle. A guide walks through the basics, then you push off into the Koprucay River. The water runs cold and clear, and the rapids come steadily over the next 14 kilometers. Midway through, you pull ashore for lunch — a break to eat and let your shoulders rest before the second half.

The guide handles the route and the timing; your job is to paddle when instructed and brace yourself through the chutes. The canyon walls close in as you move downstream, and the current does most of the work. By the end of the run, you're tired and soaked, which is exactly the point. You change into dry clothes, watch a short film of the day's footage (photos and the DVD are available to buy), and ride back to your hotel.

The whole day runs nine hours from pickup to return. If you need footwear or a wetsuit, you can buy or rent them on-site. The guide speaks English or German, and the group stays small enough that everyone gets attention. Insurance is included, so the only thing you're managing is showing up ready to paddle.

What’s included

• Hotel transfer from Alanya, Side, Belek or Antalya (if selected).
• lunch during the run.
• helmet, life vest and paddle.
• insurance.
• English or German-speaking guide.
• access to photos and film footage for purchase after the activity.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seven Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want moving water and cold temperatures in a shared group setting where a guide leads the route and pace, rather than planning your own rafting day.

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Top questions

How far down the river do you actually paddle on this whitewater rafting trip?

You navigate approximately 14 kilometers of the Koprucay River, with rapids throughout and a lunch break roughly halfway through the run.

Does the price include getting picked up from my hotel in Antalya?

Hotel pickup is included if you choose the Alanya and Side option, the Belek and Antalya option, or you can meet the group at Koprulu Canyon instead and drive yourself.

What happens if I've never done whitewater rafting before?

The guide briefs everyone on safety and technique before you start, and the activity suits all fitness levels; children from age 3 are welcome, so the rapids are manageable for beginners.

What gear do you get, and what do I need to bring?

The activity includes a helmet, life vest and paddle; appropriate footwear and a wetsuit are optional and available to purchase or rent on-site.

How long is the whole experience from start to finish?

The activity runs nine hours total, including hotel pickup or travel to the canyon, the 14-kilometer river run with lunch, and the return to your hotel.

Can I buy photos or video of the day?

The guide films and photographs the run; photos and a DVD movie are available for purchase after you finish and change into dry clothes.