Want big scenery and real thrills without splitting the group between the timid and the fearless? The rafting and Jeep safari combo is the answer.
This pairing takes the two best parts of an Antalya adventure day and stitches them into one trip: a family-friendly white-water rafting run through Koprulu Canyon, followed (or preceded) by a rugged Jeep safari climbing into the Taurus mountains. It is the calmest of our off-road combinations, which is exactly why mixed groups love it. Nobody drives a quad or a buggy, so there is no age barrier, no licence to worry about, and no one left standing on the sidelines while the daredevils have all the fun.
Why the rafting and Jeep safari combo works so well
Most combos ask you to be a bit brave. This one does not. The Jeep is driven by an experienced local driver, so grandparents, small children and nervous first-timers can all pile in and simply enjoy the ride. You still get the bumps, the river crossings, the dust and the mountain views, but from the safety of a proper 4x4 seat rather than behind your own handlebars.
Rafting on the Koprucay river is the same story. The classic run is around 14 kilometres of grade II-III water, which means splashy, fun rapids rather than terrifying drops. Every raft has a trained guide on board, and you are given a helmet and a life jacket before you launch. It is genuinely suitable for families and for people who have never held a paddle in their lives.
What a typical day looks like
You will be collected from your hotel in the morning by free transfer, and driven around one hour inland from the Side-Manavgat coast to Beskonak, the village at the mouth of Koprulu Canyon National Park. Depending on the day's schedule, you will either raft first and safari second, or the other way round.
- The rafting leg: a briefing, kit fitting, then roughly 14 kilometres of canyon paddling with your guide. The water is cold snowmelt, so you will get pleasantly soaked.
- The Jeep leg: climbing forest tracks and mountain roads into the Taurus range, with stops for photos, viewpoints and the occasional splashy stream crossing.
- Lunch and breaks: a pause by the river to dry off, refuel and swap stories before the second activity.
You will be back at your hotel by late afternoon or early evening. One transfer, one packed day, two very different kinds of fun.
Who is it for?
This is our go-to recommendation for families with children, for groups spanning several generations, and for anyone who wants scenery and adventure without the physical demand of driving an off-road vehicle. If half your party wants adrenaline and the other half wants a gentle, jaw-dropping day out, this combo keeps everyone happy on the same trip.
That said, please be honest about ages and health. Rafting has minimum-age guidance and the Jeep tracks are bumpy, so if anyone in your group has a back condition, is pregnant, or you are travelling with very young children, confirm suitability with the operator before you book.
Why book a combo instead of two separate tours
Value, plainly. Booking rafting and a Jeep safari as two standalone tours means two transfers, two half-days and two full prices. A combo bundles them onto a single free hotel pickup and one full day, which works out cheaper than paying for each activity on its own. Rafting is priced per person; the Jeep safari is straightforward too. For the exact, up-to-date figure, always check the live price on the combo tours page rather than trusting a number you read elsewhere.
If you would rather compare all the pairings first, our full tour range lays out every rafting combination side by side, from this gentle Jeep option up to the adrenaline-heavy quad, buggy and zipline packages.
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under your clothes, plus a full change for afterwards.
- Secure footwear that can get wet, such as trainers or water shoes.
- Sun protection and a towel; the mountains are exposed and the river is bright.
- A waterproof case for your phone if you want photos on the raft.
The season runs roughly from April to October, and the canyon stays cooler than the coast, so a light layer for the Jeep leg is never a bad idea.
Ready to give everyone in your group a day they will talk about all holiday? Browse the rafting and Jeep safari combo, check today's live price and reserve your free pickup on the combo tours page.
