Rafting from Side: Köprülü Canyon Day Trip

Side is one of the best bases in the whole Antalya region for a rafting day out — and it's the top day trip most guests here book. Between the Roman ruins, the harbour restaurants and long sandy beaches, holidaymakers in Side love a half-day of real adventure inland, and the Köprülü Canyon is right on your doorstep. From most Side hotels the transfer up the Manavgat river valley to the Beşkonak launch point takes roughly an hour, so you're on the water quickly and back for dinner by the sea.

Every one of our rafting tours includes a free round-trip hotel transfer — genuine door-to-door pickup from your Side accommodation and back again. There's nothing to arrange and nothing to pay up front: reserve free online and pay on the tour day, cash or card. Prices start from just €20, rising to €49 for the big 4-in-1 combo adventures that bundle rafting with quad, buggy or zipline.

Two rivers, two moods. The classic Köprülü Canyon white-water run is Class II–III — the famous ~12–14 km route through pine-clad gorges, splashy but safe, perfect for first-timers. Non-swimmers are welcome and it's genuinely family-friendly, so kids can join in on the Köprülü course. Craving more? The Tazı Canyon run is Class IV–V, a proper adrenaline hit for confident rafters.

Included on your day: licensed guides, helmet and buoyancy vest, a full safety briefing and insurance, plus lunch by the river on most tours. All you bring is a swimsuit, a towel and a spare change of clothes. The season runs roughly April to October, when the water is at its liveliest and the canyon at its greenest.

If you're staying in Side and want one unforgettable day off the beach, rafting is the answer — easy to book, free to reserve, and only about an hour away. Browse all rafting tours from Side and pick your river.