Rafting from Sunis Kumköy Beach: Köprülü Canyon Day Trip

Staying at Sunis Kumköy Beach in Kumköy, Side? Your rafting day begins right at the hotel lobby. We collect you with free round-trip door-to-door transfer, so there's no need to arrange taxis or find your way to a meeting point on the coast.

From Kumköy the drive up to Köprülü Canyon takes roughly an hour through the pine-covered foothills of the Taurus Mountains. There, the cool Köprüçay River offers Class II–III white-water rafting that's genuinely family-friendly and open to non-swimmers — helmet, life vest, a full safety briefing, licensed guides and insurance are all included, and lunch comes with most trips. Tours start from just €20, and you pay on the tour day: no prepayment, no online card details.

If you're after a bigger thrill, ask about Tazı Canyon Class IV–V extreme rafting, or browse our white-water rafting options and combo day trips that pair rafting with zipline, quad or buggy. See every departure on our tours page.

Because Kumköy sits just west of Side's old town, transfers are quick and you'll be back at Sunis Kumköy Beach in good time for the evening. The season runs from around April to October, when river flow and warm weather are at their best.