Where to Go: the 11 Best White Water Rafting in Side

1.Alanya & Side: Whitewater Rafting in Koprulu Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $20Our pick

You will raft about 14 kilometers on the Koprucay River through Koprulu Canyon National Park, with guides such as Musab, Eric, Dallas, and Captain Jack leading the boats. Expect cold water, a lunch stop, swimming breaks, and a long day with optional pickup from Alanya or Side.

“A fun packed family white water rafting adventure that is exhilarating and a great family bonding adventure. Suitable for all ages without any previous experience. Stunning wilderness scenery location that traverses approximately 14km of canyon, lasting around 3 1/2 hours with at least 3 stops. Our total family package was €88 including transportation and lunch and rafting, representing excellent value for money and a fun family day out. The only negative aspects are upon arrival, at rafting location you are heavily persuaded (conned) into renting wetsuits at €5 each and informed water temp is below 7 deg C. (First lie, as It is actually around 13 to 15 Deg C).…”

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2.3 in 1 Whitewater Rafting, Buggy/Quad Ride and Zipline with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about nine hours in Koprulu Nature Park combining a 14-kilometer rafting run, muddy buggy or quad riding, and a short zipline. English-speaking guides such as Mert, Yusuf, Bekri, and Saleh lead the groups. Lunch and equipment are included, but drinks, photos, and some gear cost extra.

“Amazing value for money for a full Day excursion! Rafting was Brilliant. Beautiful scenery, chances to get off and swim in the open water. We chose to do buggy Rather than quads. A good course and got to change drivers halfway through. Got very muddy so old clothes advised! Quads do not go through mud. Zip wire good Fun. Been on better ones but a great add-on and views over river a bonus. Recommendations- Closed toe shoes, Dark clothing with a change of clothes. Bandanna and glasses for buggy. Waterproof phone case. Food and water. Fan for journey as very warm on the mini bus. This will save you lots…”

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3.City of Side: Whitewater Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Best value

Spend a full day rafting through Köprülü Canyon National Park from Side. You’ll get a helmet, life vest, and paddle, ride 14 kilometers of rapids, swim in cold river water, and stop for lunch. Guides such as Fatih and Erol lead the German and English-speaking groups.

“Super organisierter Tag, wir hatten mega viel Spaß, jeder kommt bei dieser Tour auf seine Kosten. Vielen lieben Dank nochmal an unseren Guide Fatih, er hat uns rundum einen tollen Tag bereitet.”

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4.“Side: Whitewater Rafting Fun at Koprulu Canyon”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about nine hours rafting 14 km through Köprülü Canyon National Park, with hotel pickup, an instructor, helmet, life vest, paddle, lunch, and return transport. Rafts hold eight people. For more control and extra spray, choose a two-person canoe for an added fee. Guides include Bekir.

“My partner was a bit nervous as he cant swim very well and the guides were brilliant and ended up having a 2 person canoe at extra cost and it was amazing. The food and guides were great. The scenery was just stunning and to go on a zip wire at extra cost which was worth it. Cant recommend highly enough, prices for the video was good too.”

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5.City of Side: Jeep Off-road and Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $38

You’ll ride rough tracks through Koprulu Canyon with drivers such as Berti, then raft through scenic rapids with guides including Isaak and Sido. The day includes gear, lunch, insurance, English or German support, photos for purchase, and hotel pickup from Side.

“Tolle Jeep Tour , tolle Rafting Tour, würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen. Auch unsere Kids (7,10,12) hatten sehr viel Spaß”

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6.White-Water Rafting Experience from Side and Manavgat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $27

Set out from Side or Manavgat at about 9:30 am for a full day in Koprulu Canyon National Park. You will receive safety training, raft a 15-kilometer route with a guide, stop twice on the river, and eat lunch afterward. Transfers, equipment, and insurance are included, while drinks, photos, and zip lining cost extra.

“The rafting was great fun, only the lift was an hour late, followed by another hour detour in 34 heat to a beauty spot meaning post paddling much was at 4pm not great when you’ve got a hungry kid in tow.”

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7.White Water Rafting from Side, Turkey

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $25

Start with pickup from Side at 8:00 am, prepare with your group, then raft 14 kilometers along the Köprüçay River in Köprülü Canyon. Choose a route suited to your ability, stop to swim or rest, and finish with lunch. Double kayaks cost extra.

“Rafting was a lot of fun. The Trip took us 8,5 h. And we were the Last ones to be Picked up and the First ones to be dropped of. We hat to wait 30 Minutes for the Bus becouse of Traffic. After contacting the Agency we got that info after Read more”

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8.White-Water Rafting Tour from Side and Manavgat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Set out from Side or Manavgat at 9:30 am for a nine-hour rafting day in Köprülü Canyon National Park. Your package includes transfers, an instructor, and lunch. Expect English service, a small group capped at 15, cold water, and optional paid photos and drinks.

“Me and my family went on the rafting trip during our holiday. It was very funny, and we enjoyed. The water was very cold, and remember swimwear, or it is not funny to sit in wet clothes all day.”

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9.White Water Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $33

Travel from Side to Koprulu Canyon National Park, gear up, and raft 14 km through Taurus Mountain rapids with professional guides. You will pass the old Oluk Bridge, enjoy lunch beside the river, and return after about six hours. No rafting experience is required.

“We went on the Jeep Safari, White Water Rafting and Zip Line combo. The price was great and a full day of fun.”

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10.Whitewater Rafting & Buggy Bike Riding at Koprulu Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $44

You travel from Side to Koprulu Canyon by air-conditioned bus, ride a buggy for about 30 minutes, then raft 14 km on the Koprucay River with lunch between sections. Multilingual team leaders provide instructions, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Hersene sürekli gittiğim yer olarak çok iyi 2 saat soğuk suda çok eğlenceli vakit geçirip sonra yemek olarak çok güzel asma yaprağına sarılmış alabalık patates ve salata çok iyi geliyor ortam yer çok güzel ağaçlar arasında akarsunun güzel sesi eşliğinde çok güzel bir deneyim”

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11.Koprulu Canyon White Water Rafting in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

You’ll travel from your Antalya-area hotel to Koprulu Canyon National Park, suit up, and raft 14 km for about two and a half hours. An English-speaking guide adjusts the river section to your experience level. Lunch, transport, helmets, life jackets, and paddles are included, while drinks and photos cost extra.

“Shuttle service was on time and the actual rafting was great, but i felt that there was a lot of wasted time on this tour. We waited 90 minutes at the rafting site before getting on the water. Inefficient and frustrating experience. We were charged for items that were supposed to be included on the tour. Buyer beware”

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