Where to Go: the 4 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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