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Green Canyon & Manavgat: Jeep Safari, Boat Tour & Lunch★ 4.93 (307) · 8h
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Snorkeling in Side: Traditional Gulet Boat with LunchA seven-hour snorkeling boat trip from Side departs the ancient harbor aboard a traditional Turkish gulet, stopping to swim and snorkel in the Mediterranean before returning with lunch and drinks on board. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an add-on option; a live English or German-speaking guide is included. Dolphin and turtle sightings are possible but not guaranteed, as they are wild animals.Is it for me?Choose the option with hotel transfer if you're arriving by rental car or prefer not to navigate back to your accommodation after a full day on the water; book without transfer if you're staying within walking distance of Side's harbor or want to explore the town afterward.
Side: Green Canyon Jeep Safari with Waterfall & Boat TripYou ride in an open Jeep through Green Canyon with photo stops at the dam and waterfall, swim and eat lunch at Green Lake for about two hours, and take an optional one-hour boat trip across the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with travel insurance and a meal. The whole day takes 8-9 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Manavgat area without renting a car or arranging your own transport — the Jeep safari, the waterfall, the lake swim, and the boat are all handled in one day, and the driver picks you up from your hotel.
Side Dolphin Island Boat Trip: 3 swim stops with lunchA six-hour boat trip from Side includes hotel pickup, three designated swimming breaks, lunch aboard, soft drinks throughout the day and a live guide in English, German or Russian. The boat departs from Kumköy beach after a short drive from your hotel, passes the Temple of Apollo and Manavgat River mouth where cold river water meets warm Mediterranean, then continues to Dolphin Island before returning to the pier by early afternoon.Is it for me?Choose the option with hotel transfer if your accommodation is in Side and you want to avoid arranging transport to the pier; book without transfer if you're staying outside the main hotel zone or prefer to drive yourself to Kumköy beach.
Side Green Canyon boat trip: 14km cruise with lunch and swimmingA full-day boat trip from Side into Green Canyon combines a 14-kilometer cruise through turquoise water with stops at the Oymapınar Dam—Turkey's fifth-largest—and a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch at a waterfront restaurant, soft drinks throughout the day, and two swimming breaks in the lake. The guide speaks English, German or Russian.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, German, or Russian, so you'll follow the commentary without needing a translator or missing what the sights are. Families with infants and small children can book comfortably—infants sit on a lap or in a stroller, and the day is paced for all fitness levels.
Green Canyon boat trip from Antalya: swim in emerald watersA full-day boat trip from Antalya to Green Canyon on an emerald lake surrounded by the Taurus Mountains, with hotel pickup, a guided cruise through the canyon, two swimming breaks, and lunch at a local restaurant. The tour runs nine hours and suits all ages and fitness levels; infants can sit on a parent's lap or ride in a stroller, and swimming happens from a platform rather than open water.Is it for me?Pick hotel pickup if you're staying in central Antalya and want a full-day package with transport included; choose the meeting point option if you have your own transport or prefer to start from elsewhere.
Green Canyon boat trip from Side: swim and lunch includedA full-day boat trip from Side through Green Canyon and the Oymapinar Dam, with swimming, lunch and hotel pickup included. The boat cruises a 14 km route through dramatic cliffs and calm turquoise waters, stopping for a swim and a meal at a lakeside restaurant surrounded by nature. An English-speaking guide leads the group, and soft drinks are served on board.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want a full day on the water without building an itinerary yourself—the boat, the guide, the stops and the timing are all arranged, so you spend the morning and afternoon floating through the canyon instead of planning how to get there.
Green Canyon: Boat Tour with Lunch & Drinks from BelekYou’ll float past turquoise waters and forested canyon walls on this Green Canyon boat tour from Belek—with plenty of time to swim or just listen to birdsong drifting across the lake. A Turkish lunch is included, plus soft drinks on board and easy hotel pickup so you can relax into the day’s rhythm.
Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari Tour from Side, LunchA combined tour from Side that pairs a half-day Cabrio bus safari through the region with a 2.5-hour boat cruise on Green Lake, including hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or German, and lunch. The day runs about 8 hours total, with the bus portion first and the lake cruise after. Suitable for all fitness levels; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Side without a car and want to see both the inland region and the lake in a single morning or afternoon—the hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point, and the fixed schedule holds both activities inside one day.
Green Canyon Jeep Safari: Waterfall, Lunch & Boat TripA full-day jeep safari from Side into the Taurus Mountains, visiting Roman ruins, traditional villages, Manavgat Waterfall and Green Lake with lunch included. The tour covers off-road tracks through unspoilt countryside, with hotel pickup and a guide who speaks English or German. You choose whether to add a boat trip on Green Lake at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Side for a day and want to get away from the beach without renting a car or navigating on your own. The jeep handles the off-road tracks, the guide knows where to stop, and lunch is already arranged—you just show up at your hotel at pickup time. If you want to see the waterfall and the lake but prefer to stay on land, skip the boat trip option; if you want to experience Green Lake from the water as well, add it at checkout.
Green Canyon Cruise & Cabrio Bus Tour from Side: Waterfalls & LakeYou’ll get to see Side’s best spots in one day—waterfalls, ancient ruins, and that unreal green lake. There’s swimming, local food, and real Turkish hospitality all along the way. If you want a mix of nature and culture without rushing, this tour’s got you covered.
Side Boat Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 13 bookable options for Side Boat Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 24. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 1,968 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Side Boat Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 24. There are 13 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Green Canyon & Manavgat: Jeep Safari, Boat Tour & Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 307 reviews.
