White-Water Rafting in Koprulu Canyon from Side

Navigate rapids and calm stretches on a 15 km run through the canyon

White-water rafting in Koprulu Canyon National Park from Side covers 15 km of river with an experienced guide steering you through the most difficult sections. The day runs nine hours total and includes hotel pickup, lunch and all instruction. A guide speaks English, German or Russian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting tour in Köprülü Canyon

• Arrive at rafting start point
• Raft 15 km trail with guide

The experience

You spend most of the day on the water, paddling through Koprulu Canyon on a 15 km stretch that mixes fast rapids with calmer sections. An experienced guide handles the trickiest parts of the run and stays with you throughout, calling out when to paddle hard and when to hold steady. The river itself is the whole point (not a stop on a longer itinerary), so the pace stays focused on the water and the canyon walls around you.

Transport picks you up from your hotel in Side or Manavgat and takes you to the start point at Koprulu Canyon National Park. After the rafting run, you get lunch included before the drive back. The whole outing takes nine hours from pickup to return, so it fills a full day but leaves your evening free.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer from Side or Manavgat.
• lunch after the run.
• a live guide in English, German or Russian.
• instruction throughout the 15 km paddle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 76 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Lonely Travel

Is this one for you?The guide steers the toughest rapids while you paddle the rest, so the day balances adrenaline with instruction: suited to anyone who wants to raft without needing prior experience or advanced skill.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the white-water rafting in Koprulu Canyon?

The guide handles the most difficult sections while you paddle through the rest of the 15 km run. The river mixes fast rapids with calmer stretches, and the experience suits all physical fitness levels.

What's included in the rafting trip from Side?

Hotel pickup and return transport, the guide for the full run, lunch after rafting, and all instruction are included. The guide speaks English, German or Russian.

How long does the whole day take?

Nine hours from pickup at your hotel to return, with most of that time spent on the water or at the canyon.

Do I need rafting experience to join?

No experience is required. The guide provides instruction and handles the most difficult sections of the canyon, so you learn as you go.