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Combine off-road driving through Taurus Mountain villages with a boat cruise on the emerald waters of Green Canyon. This full-day trip from Manavgat offers tea-house stops, a dam viewpoint, lunch, and easy swimming opportunities.
Combine off-road driving through Taurus Mountain villages with a boat cruise on the emerald waters of Green Canyon. This full-day trip from Manavgat offers tea-house stops, a dam viewpoint, lunch, and easy swimming opportunities.
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Operated by Book From Locals · Manavgat, Antalya Province
You step into a sun-scrubbed valley where the Taurus Mountains press close and the road narrows to rutted tracks. Dust rises behind the jeep as it climbs, the engine talking to pine-scented air; below, a ribbon of emerald water—Green Canyon—glints between ribs of limestone. The day moves in clear stages: village tea stops, a lookout over the Oymapinar dam, then a small boat pulling away from the shore into quiet water framed by high, forested slopes.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires only short walks and boat transfers.
Yes—most operators include hotel pickup and drop-off from Side and Manavgat; confirm your pickup point at booking.
Yes when weather permits; boat stops often allow brief swims—bring swimwear and heed crew guidance.
The tour is family-friendly; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and some boat or jeep surfaces may be uneven.
Guides commonly speak English and Turkish; confirm if you need another language support.
Oymapinar Dam was constructed between 1977–1984 for hydroelectric power and irrigation; the reservoir opened a new recreational corridor into the Taurus foothills.
Visitors should avoid leaving waste, stick to paths around villages and picnic areas, and respect watercraft speed limits to protect shoreline habitats.
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