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Side Jeep Safari: Manavgat Waterfall and village ruins★ 4.62 (39) · 8h
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Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari Tour & Green Lake Boat Ride★ 4.89 (123) · 7h
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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.
Taurus Mountains: Jeep Safari, Green Lake Boat & Manavgat WaterfallYou’ll bounce along Taurus Mountain trails by jeep, pause for photos with locals at scenic dams and summits, then relax over grilled fish by Green Lake before drifting on a boat tour or swimming if you feel like it. End with cool spray at Manavgat Waterfall—just enough wildness and warmth to stick with you.
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.
Rafting Köprülü Canyon from Side: Buggy Safari & ZiplineA full-day activity from Side combining rafting, buggy safari and zipline at Köprülü Canyon, with lunch, all equipment and hotel transfer included. You raft approximately 14 km down the canyon, then spend 45–60 minutes on a buggy safari across the terrain, followed by a zipline descent. The guide speaks English, German or Russian, and the itinerary is built for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick this if you want rafting, buggy safari, and paragliding combined in one day with transport and lunch included, rather than booking three separate activities.
Rafting in Köprülü Canyon: 4 activities in one dayA full-day combo activity in Köprülü Canyon near Side where you raft 14km of whitewater rapids, zipline over the emerald canyon, drive a buggy through off-road trails, and explore by Jeep—all with professional guides, safety equipment and lunch included. Groups stay under 20 people. Pickup from Side, Belek and Alanya hotels is arranged; your exact time arrives by WhatsApp the night before.Is it for me?The guides speak 6 languages, so if you're traveling with family or friends who don't all share English, everyone follows the same commentary and stays together through all four activities without translation gaps.
Side Safaris — what to know before booking
This guide compares 9 bookable options for Side Safaris, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 24. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 893 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 9 of the 9 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 Safaris cost?
Prices start at US$ 24. There are 9 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: 9 of the 9 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 Jeep Safari & Boat Tour from Side: includes boat trip and lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 252 reviews.
