Köprülü Canyon Rafting Tour from Antalya

A guided white water rafting trip on the turquoise Köprülü River, with safety gear and lunch included, for €19 per person. Runs every day, with optional hotel pickup from Antalya, Belek, Side and Alanya.

Rafting boat on the Köprülü River during a Köprülü Canyon rafting tour from Antalya

Tour factsDetails
WhereKöprülü Canyon National Park, Manavgat
DaysEvery day (from the Kemer area: Mon, Wed, Fri)
Start10:30 at the canyon
Price€19 without transfer, €29 with hotel pickup
IncludedProfessional guide, helmet, life jacket, paddle, lunch
AgeFrom 3 years

Köprülü Canyon Rafting Prices

GuestWithout transferWith hotel transfer
Adult€19€29
Child 4–1050% off50% off + transfer
Child under 4FreeFree

Hotel transfer is €10 per person for the round trip. Want more action on the same day? Add a zipline for €10 more, or see all combos on our Antalya rafting page.

About the Tour

The Köprülü River starts high in the Taurus Mountains and runs through a deep limestone gorge before it reaches the sea near Manavgat. Along the way it passes Roman stone bridges, pine forest and steep cliffs, which is why the area became a national park. Our rafting route follows the most scenic part of the river. The rapids are lively but never extreme, so you get the fun of white water without needing any experience.

You share a raft with other guests and a guide who sits at the back, steers and calls the paddle strokes. Between the rapids the river slows down, and the guide will invite you to jump in and float in your life jacket. The water is cold even in August, which feels wonderful on a hot day.

Is it suitable for me?

Yes, if you can sit in a boat and follow simple instructions. Couples, groups of friends, older guests and families with children from age 3 all take part. You do not need to be able to swim, because the life jacket keeps you afloat.

Köprülü Canyon National Park

The canyon was declared a national park in 1973, and it is worth looking around while you are there. The name means "canyon with a bridge" and comes from the Oluk Bridge, a single-arch Roman bridge that has crossed the gorge for almost two thousand years and is still in use. High above the river lie the ruins of Selge, an ancient Pisidian city with a theatre carved into the hillside. The slopes are covered with one of the largest natural cypress forests in the Mediterranean, and small trout restaurants line the riverbank near Beşkonak.

This mix of nature and history is what makes rafting here different from a water park: you are moving through a real landscape, not an artificial track.

Tips From Our Guides

  • Sit on the side of the raft, not inside it. Wedge your feet under the tube in front of you and you will stay in the boat on the rapids.
  • Keep one hand on the T-grip of your paddle. It protects your neighbour's face and gives you more power.
  • Use waterproof sun cream and put it on before you leave the hotel. The sun on the water is stronger than on the beach.
  • If you fall in, float on your back with your feet forward and wait for the guide's rope. It happens rarely and is usually the funniest story of the day.
  • Bring a second pair of dry shoes for lunch and the ride home.

Tour Program

  • Morning: pickup from your hotel between 06:45 and 09:55, depending on your area.
  • Arrival: equipment and safety briefing at the rafting base.
  • 10:30: start of the rafting run, with swimming stops on calm sections.
  • After rafting: lunch by the river and free time.
  • Afternoon: return transfer to your hotel.

Pickup Times

AreaPickup times
Antalya & Belek (daily)Konyaaltı 08:00, Antalya centre 08:25, Lara 08:40, Kundu 09:00, Kadriye 09:20, Belek 09:30, Boğazkent 09:55
Side & Manavgat (daily)Titreyen Göl 09:15, Sorgun 09:20, Side 09:25, Kumköy 09:30, Evrenseki 09:35, Çolaklı 09:45, Gündoğdu 09:50
Alanya (daily)Kargıcak 07:00, Mahmutlar 07:15, Kestel 07:25, Oba 07:30, Alanya centre 07:50, Damlataş 08:00, Kleopatra 08:00, Konaklı 08:05, Türkler 08:20, Avsallar 08:30, İncekum 08:35, Kızılot 08:45, Okurcalar 09:00, Kızılağaç 09:00
Kemer (Mon, Wed, Fri)Tekirova 06:45, Çamyuva 07:00, Kemer 07:10, Göynük 07:30, Beldibi 07:45

Coming by car? Message us one day before and we will send you the meeting point location.

What Is Included

  • Professional rafting guide
  • Helmet, life jacket and paddle
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off, if booked (+€10 per person)

What to Bring

  • Swimwear, worn under your clothes
  • Towel and a dry change of clothes
  • Shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet
  • Sun cream and a little cash for extras

Payment and Cancellation

With hotel transfer, you pay a deposit for one person when you book and the rest on the day. Without transfer, you pay everything at the canyon. Cash and card are accepted. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.

Book on WhatsApp or by phone at +90 538 708 8050. Tour Trips is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (No. 14082), in tourism since 1996, rated 4.6 on Google from 51 reviews.

FAQ

How long is the rafting on the river?

Plan for about 2–3 hours on the water, including swimming stops. With transfer, safety briefing and lunch, the whole trip takes most of the day.

Can I take my phone or camera?

Only in a waterproof case. Most guests leave their phone in the bus or at the hotel.

What happens if it rains?

Rafting goes ahead in light rain, since you get wet anyway. If the weather or water level makes rafting unsafe, the tour does not run and we will arrange another day with you.

Is this the same as Manavgat or Beşkonak rafting?

Yes. Köprülü Canyon is in the Manavgat district, and the rafting base is near the village of Beşkonak, so you will see all three names.

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