Antalya Nature Trips: Lakes, Canyons and Forests

Antalya nature trips take you away from the beaches and into the Taurus Mountains, where turquoise lakes, deep canyons, pine forests and quiet villages wait just behind the coast.

These are easy, relaxing days out: a boat ride on a canyon lake, a forest ride on horseback, fishing at sunrise or a night camping beside a river.

Turquoise river winding through a steep canyon in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya

Antalya Nature Trips Compared

Trip	Where	Best for
Green Canyon boat tour	Oymapınar lake, Manavgat	Families, calm water, swimming
Sığla Canyon tour	Burdur, over the Taurus	Lake, viewpoint and cave in one day
Antalya fishing tour	Gulf of Antalya	Early risers, anglers, beginners
Horse riding	Konyaaltı	Beginners from 13, small groups
Camping	Köprülü Canyon	Nights by the river, rafting fans

Canyon Lakes in the Taurus Mountains

Green Canyon boat tour near Manavgat

The Green Canyon is the gentlest way to see the Taurus from the water. A slow boat glides across an emerald dam lake near Manavgat, with time for a swim and lunch on board.

Sığla Canyon day trip to Burdur

For a longer day, the Sığla Canyon tour heads inland to Burdur. It combines a two-hour boat trip with the Bayraklı Hill viewpoint and Karataş Cave.

Sea, Forest and River Experiences

Fishing in the Gulf of Antalya

Anglers and curious beginners can join the fishing tour. The boat leaves the harbour at 06:30 and returns in the afternoon after lunch near Rat Island.

Horse riding and riverside camping

In Konyaaltı, a small ranch offers one-hour horse rides with a short lesson and a meal afterwards. In Köprülü Canyon National Park you can camp by the river in your own tent, a rented tent or a bungalow.

Looking for More Adventure in Nature?

The same mountains host Antalya's most popular adventure trips, including rafting in Köprülü Canyon, canyoning, zipline and jeep safari.

Antalya Nature Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

Which nature trip in Antalya is best for families?

The Green Canyon boat tour. The lake is calm, there is time to swim and lunch is included, so it works for small children and grandparents alike.

Can beginners join the Antalya fishing tour?

Yes. Beginners are welcome and the crew helps with the rods. The boat departs at 06:30 and returns in the afternoon after lunch.

What is the minimum age for horse riding in Konyaaltı?

Riders must be at least 13. No experience is needed, as every ride begins with a short lesson.

Booking Your Nature Trip

For prices, dates and pickup times, write to us on WhatsApp or call +90 538 708 8050. Tour Trips is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (No. 14082), in tourism since 1996 and rated 4.6 on Google.

Update Date: 26.10.2026 20:40