Combine a 14 km rafting run with a 20 km buggy loop through Köprülü Canyon National Park. This full-day trip from Side pairs river rapids and off-road tracks with hotel pickup and lunch included.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A morning bus carries you off the Mediterranean coast into a canyon that feels alive — cliffs lean in, the Koprucay River dares you to follow its turn, and engines hum as buggies wait on river terraces. This full-day combo stitches two contrasting ways to move through the same wild place: a roughly 14 km raft run through class II–III rapids and a 20 km off-road buggy loop across dusty tracks and pine-scarred slopes.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours (full day)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults with basic mobility; requires ability to sit and brace in a raft and climb in/out of a buggy.
Wildlife
History
The canyon area contains traces of Roman-era crossings and old pathways linking inland Anatolia to the Mediterranean coast, later used by Ottoman-era villages.
Conservation
Köprülü Canyon is a protected national park — stick to designated paths, avoid littering, and support guides who follow low-impact practices to protect river habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Rafting Tour & Buggy Safari at Koprulu Canyon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Secure your belongings
Bring a small dry bag or leave valuables at your hotel — rafts and buggies jostle gear and loose items can be lost easily.
Wear grippy, closed shoes
River shoes or sturdy trainers that can get wet will protect your toes during rafting and provide traction in the buggy.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are essential; reflections off the water increase UV exposure even on cloudy days.
Request local pickup details
Confirm your hotel pickup point and time the day before — transfers are by air-conditioned vehicle and schedules are tight for full-day combos.
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet and spare clothes dry during the rafting section.
summer
Quick-dry clothing
Dries fast after the river and is comfortable for afternoon buggy time.
summer
Sturdy water shoes or trail trainers
Protects feet on slippery river banks and gives grip in buggy footwells.
Sunscreen and polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare on the river and protects exposed skin during long outdoor hours.
summer