Combine off‑road adrenaline in the Taurus mountains with a serene boat cruise through Green Canyon. This full‑day from Side pairs Manavgat waterfall, rural village stops, lunch and a 90‑minute reservoir cruise.
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Morning light slices across pine-scrub slopes as Land Rover jeeps bump away from the Mediterranean plain, engines rumbling like eager dogs. You leave the hotel strip around Side and climb into the Taurus foothills, dust rising behind the convoy, the air shifting from salt-sweet to resin and river cool.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most active travelers; comfortable with vehicle transfers and short walks on uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
The Manavgat river has long supported irrigation and settlement; the Oymapınar dam, completed in the 1980s, reshaped the gorge into the reservoir known as Green Canyon.
Conservation
Stick to marked paths and avoid disturbing shoreline vegetation; local operations encourage responsible waste disposal to protect reservoir water quality.
Reserve your spot on the Jeep safari and Canyon Boat Tour from Side with Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
Jeep trails and a choppy boat can unsettle sensitive travelers—pack medication or acupressure bands.
Wear sturdy shoes
Expect short shoreline walks and uneven jeep tracks—closed-toe shoes with tread help prevent slips.
Sun protection is a must
Long exposure in open jeeps and on the boat means sunscreen, sunglasses and a wide-brim hat.
Carry a swim change
You’ll have lunch time with swimming opportunity—bring a quick-dry towel and swimsuit.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Stable footwear for rocky jeep tracks and shoreline steps.
Swimsuit & towel
For the lunch stop and optional swim during warmer months.
summer
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protection from prolonged sun exposure during jeep and boat segments.
summer
Light windbreaker
Useful for cooler mornings and breezy boat crossings.
spring