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Cruise the emerald waters of Oymapınar Dam from Side, swim in sheltered coves, and enjoy a lakeside lunch with unlimited soft drinks. This full‑day trip blends easy access, dramatic canyon scenery, and cultural touches near Manavgat.
Cruise the emerald waters of Oymapınar Dam from Side, swim in sheltered coves, and enjoy a lakeside lunch with unlimited soft drinks. This full‑day trip blends easy access, dramatic canyon scenery, and cultural touches near Manavgat.
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Operated by Arbek Travel · Side, Antalya
Morning light slices across the dam before you step aboard—the lake’s turquoise skin taut against steep, pine‑lined canyon walls that push the air cool and fragrant. The boat slips forward, the motor’s steady breath carrying you beneath weathered limestone cliffs, past a 2,000‑year‑old Roman bridge half-swallowed by vegetation, and into quiet coves where the water dares you to jump in.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for walkers in average fitness; minimal mobility needed to board the boat but some standing and steps are required.
The full experience runs about 9–10 hours from Side with hotel pickup, a boat cruise, swimming stops, lakeside lunch, and unlimited soft drinks included.
Yes—swimming takes place in calm, sheltered coves; water shoes and caution around boat ladders are recommended.
Transfers are provided and the trip is listed as stroller accessible, but check with the operator regarding wheelchair access and any mobility limitations before booking.
Optional activities such as canoeing or fishing are sometimes available during free time—ask the guide on the day for availability and any extra fees.
The Oymapınar Dam and reservoir were developed in the late 20th century for hydroelectric power and irrigation; older Roman infrastructure along the river points to long human use of the valley.
Operators and visitors are encouraged to avoid single‑use plastics and to rinse off biodegradable sunscreens before entering the water to protect the lake’s fragile ecology.
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