Charge down the Köprüçay with expert guides on a full-day rafting trip from Side. Expect six to seven hours of guided rapids, swim breaks, and a riverside lunch in Köprülü Canyon National Park.
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Morning light slices through the pines as the Köprüçay River pulls at your paddle like a living thing — quick, insistent, ready to test your reflexes. The tour begins with a winding drive from Side into the Antalya highlands, dropping into the canyon where limestone walls rise and the current gathers speed.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; able to paddle from a seated position and handle several short swims.
Wildlife
History
The Köprüçay corridor has been used since antiquity; Roman roads and ruins sit upstream and the river historically supported local timber and transport.
Conservation
Köprülü Canyon is a protected national park; operators follow regulated launch points and emphasize leave-no-trace practices to protect riparian habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Koprulu Canyon Full Action Rafting Tour from Side today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed water shoes
Grippy shoes protect feet on rocky entry points and make scrambling in and out of rafts safer.
Bring a small dry bag
Waterproof storage keeps phone, medication, and ID safe during swims and rapids.
Know your swimming comfort
Guides assist swimmers but being comfortable in moving water reduces risk and anxiety on stronger rapids.
Stay fuelled and hydrated
Carry a refillable bottle and eat the provided lunch — paddling is high-energy across the day.
Quick-dry clothing
Dries fast after swims and prevents chill on windy sections.
summer
Secure water shoes
Protects feet on rocks and gives traction during entrances and exits.
Waterproof phone case/dry bag
Keeps valuables and electronics dry during rapids and splash zones.
Sunscreen and hat
High sun exposure on open river sections makes sun protection important.
summer