Side Rafting Tour – Köprülü Canyon
A full day of white-water fun on the Köprüçay River in Köprülü Canyon National Park: lively grade 2–3 rapids, calm stretches for a swim and the ancient Roman Oluk Bridge.
- 8.5 hours
- Daily · 09:00 → 17:30
- Min. age 7
- Hotel pick-up
- Lunch included
- Season: April – October
About the Side Rafting Tour
Köprülü Canyon rafting is the classic white-water day out of Side. You paddle the Köprüçay River through a deep gorge of Mediterranean forest in the Taurus Mountains, with lively grade 2–3 rapids, calmer stretches for a swim and the ancient Roman Oluk Bridge along the way.
Köprülü Canyon National Park lies about an hour from Side. The rapids are lively enough to get everyone paddling and laughing, yet gentle enough for first-timers and families.
More adventure nearby
Add a zipline flight over the gorge with our zipline and rafting tour. Prefer a calmer day on the water? Take the Green Canyon boat tour, or explore the forest on a jeep safari.
Highlights
- White-water rafting on the Köprüçay River in Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Grade 2–3 rapids for beginners and families
- Calmer stretches for a swim between the rapids
- Ancient Roman Oluk Bridge on the route
- Gorge scenery in the Taurus Mountains
Itinerary
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Hotel pick-up
Transfer from your hotel towards the Taurus mountains (about one hour).
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Briefing and equipment
Meet your team, put on your life jacket and helmet and get a safety briefing.
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Rafting
Paddle the rapids of the Köprüçay River with an instructor in every raft.
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Oluk Bridge
Pass the ancient Roman bridge, one of the canyon's best-known landmarks.
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Riverside lunch
A meal by the river after the rafting.
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Return
Transfer back to your hotel.
Included
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Rafting instructor in every boat
- Life jacket, helmet and paddle
- Safety briefing
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Rental of water shoes or wetsuit
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Photos and videos
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- A change of clothes
- Water shoes (or rent them on site)
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof phone case
Good to know
- Minimum age 7; under 18 only with a parent or guardian
- You do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you should feel comfortable in the water
- Life jacket and helmet must be worn on the river at all times
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Hotel pick-up areas: Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Evrenseki and Gündoğdu.
- Water levels change through the season, so the route and timings can be adjusted for safety.
- Guests with health problems should check with us before booking.
Prices for the Side Rafting Tour
| Adults 12+ | €30$33£25₺1,650 |
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| Children 7–11 | €20$22£17₺1,100 |
Prices are per person. Pay in cash on the tour day – nothing to pay online.
Questions about this tour
How long is the rafting tour from Side?
The tour starts at 09:00 and ends around 17:30, about 8.5 hours in total including a transfer of roughly one hour each way. We confirm your exact hotel pick-up time after booking.
Is rafting in Köprülü Canyon suitable for beginners?
Yes. The rapids are mostly grade 2–3 and there is an instructor in every raft. You should feel comfortable in the water but you do not need to be a strong swimmer. The minimum age is 7.
When is the rafting season?
From April to October. The river is higher and faster in spring and calmer in summer. In bad weather or at unsafe water levels the tour may be rescheduled or changed.