Ride vintage Land Rovers into the Taurus Mountains to Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon for lakeside lunch, village visits, and a waterfall stop—an accessible half-day adventure from Side. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare.
Ride vintage Land Rovers into the Taurus Mountains to Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon for lakeside lunch, village visits, and a waterfall stop—an accessible half-day adventure from Side. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare.
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Operated by Coyav Travel · Manavgat, Antalya
A convoy of vintage Land Rovers kicks up a ribbon of dust as it climbs from the coastal plain into the first folds of the Taurus Mountains. Pine scent and warm stone meet you; the jeeps bump over switchbacks, and the reservoir opens like a green mirror below. The sound of moving water and distant village life follows the trail as guides point to terraces, dams, and a lunch set at the lake's edge.
easy.
6 hours.
Light activity; suitable for travelers with basic mobility but not recommended for those with serious cardiovascular issues.
The tour runs about six hours total, including hotel pickup, drives, two main stops, lakeside lunch, and a waterfall photo break.
Lunch at a lakeside restaurant is included; indicate dietary requirements when booking so the operator can accommodate common requests.
The jeeps are nostalgic 4x4s and the operator notes the activity is suitable for most fitness levels, but infants must sit on laps and those with heart problems should avoid the tour.
Yes—stops include an ancient site near Seleuke and a photo break at Manavgat Waterfall, plus views of Oymapınar Dam and the Green Lake basin.
The route skirts Hellenistic and Roman-era settlements around Seleuke and follows valleys reshaped by the mid-20th-century dam projects that modernized irrigation and power in Antalya province.
Stick to marked areas, avoid littering at lakeside picnic spots, and follow guides' instructions to reduce erosion on fragile limestone slopes and protect local wildlife.
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