Rafting from Alanya: Köprülü Canyon Day Trip

Alanya is one of Turkey's liveliest Mediterranean resorts — a sweep of long sandy beaches beneath the Red Tower and castle hill, packed with sun-seekers, families and adventure-hungry travellers from all over Europe. If you've spent a day or two on the loungers of Cleopatra Beach or wandering the harbour, the single best day-trip out of town is white-water rafting in Köprülü Canyon. It swaps the coastal heat for a cool, pine-shaded river gorge, and it's astonishingly easy to reach from your hotel.

Every one of our tours includes a FREE round-trip hotel transfer — genuine door-to-door pickup from anywhere in Alanya and the surrounding beach districts. The ride up the Manavgat valley to the Beşkonak rafting base takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, a scenic climb inland through orange groves and mountain villages. You simply reserve free online now and pay on the tour day (cash or card) — no deposit, no pre-payment, no risk if plans change.

There are two rivers to choose from. Köprülü Canyon is the classic ~12–14 km white-water run, graded Class II–III — splashy, fun and perfectly suited to families and kids, with non-swimmers welcome. For thrill-seekers, Tazı Canyon delivers Class IV–V extreme rafting through a dramatic gorge. Explore the full range on our rafting tours page, or dive into the details of the white-water experience.

Prices start from just €20, rising to around €49 for our action-packed 4-in-1 combo days that pair rafting with quad, buggy or zipline. Every trip comes with licensed guides, helmet and buoyancy vest, a full safety briefing, insurance, and a riverside lunch on most tours. Rafting season runs roughly April to October, when the Köprülü river is at its best. From beach town to canyon rapids and back — with lunch by the water in between — it's the day out from Alanya you'll be talking about long after the tan fades.