A full-day combo that pairs a 12-km rafting run through Köprülü Canyon with an open-top cabrio safari to Tazı Canyon. Expect moderate rapids, riverside lunch, and a 30-minute photo stop.
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The morning light on the Köprüçay River is a cool, hard clarity: water cutting through limestone walls, rafters straddling the raft as rapids push and release. You’ll be picked up around 9:00–9:30 and driven inland, the coast giving way to scrub and pines until the canyon narrows and the river’s voice grows louder.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to paddle, step on uneven terrain, and handle brief exertion in rapids.
Wildlife
History
The Köprüçay valley has been a corridor since antiquity; Roman-era settlements and remnants near the canyon attest to long-term human use of the river route.
Conservation
Flows and visitor numbers are managed seasonally; stay on marked access points, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing river-edge vegetation to protect fragile habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Tazı Canyon and Rafting Combo Tour From Side today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear secure, wet-friendly footwear
River shoes or strapped sandals reduce the risk of losing footwear during rapids or on slippery riverbanks.
Bring sun protection and a light layer
Open-top transfers and river stretches expose you to sun and wind—sunscreen, a hat, and a thin long-sleeve are wise.
Protect small electronics
Use a small dry bag or waterproof phone pouch for cameras and phones; rafting splashes are frequent.
Follow guide safety briefings
Guides give instructions for paddling, bracing, and what to do if you fall out—listen closely to reduce risk.
Quick-dry clothing
Dries quickly after splashes and keeps you comfortable during the post-raft transfer.
spring
River shoes or strapped sandals
Provide grip on wet rocks and won’t float away in rapids.
summer
Waterproof phone pouch or dry bag
Protects electronics and small valuables from splashes and accidental submersion.
Sun hat and reef-safe sunscreen
Open-top transfers and river exposure make sun protection important.
summer