Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari: Ucansu Waterfall Swim

Off-road into the mountains, villages, and a waterfall you can swim in

A full-day guided jeep safari from Belek takes you off-road through the Taurus Mountains and Turkish countryside, stopping at villages, reaching Ucansu Waterfall where you can swim in the natural pool, and returning with lunch and hotel pickup included. The tour runs eight hours with an English-speaking guide and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back problems.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari and waterfall visit

• Depart from Belek
• Visit Yumaklar village
• Explore Ucansu Waterfall
• Swim in natural pool
• Return to Belek

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and heads straight into the Taurus Mountains on an off-road route that leaves the main roads behind. You travel through Turkish countryside and stop at Yumaklar village, where the jeep slows enough to see how people live away from the coast. The real draw is Ucansu Waterfall (its name means "flying water"), and when you reach it, you get time to swim in the natural pool at its base instead of just looking from a distance.

Lunch is included and served during the day, with vegetarian options available if you note that when booking. The guide speaks English throughout and drives the jeep, so you're not navigating or worrying about the route. Eight hours is the full commitment, and the tour wraps with drop-off back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• an English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• lunch with vegetarian options available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning in Belek and want to leave the coast behind for mountain scenery and a swim. The jeep handles the rough terrain, so you don't need off-road experience, though the ride itself is not smooth. It suits travelers comfortable with bouncy tracks and ready to get out and explore villages and a waterfall on foot.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What is Ucansu Waterfall like when you get there?

Ucansu Waterfall is a natural cascade in the Taurus Mountains where you can swim in the pool below it, not just view it from a distance. The waterfall is the centerpiece of the day and gives you time in the water to cool off.

Does the jeep tour go through villages, or just past them?

The tour stops at Yumaklar village so you can see the settlement and how people live in the Turkish countryside, rather than driving straight through.

How long is the full day, and when does it end?

The tour runs eight hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off, so you're back at your hotel in the afternoon with the rest of the day still ahead.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Vegetarian options are available. Note your preference in the Special Requirements box when you book.

What should I know before booking if I have a back condition?

The tour involves off-road jeep travel and is not recommended for participants with back problems, so consider your comfort level with rough terrain before booking.