Green Canyon Tour: Boat Trip on Manavgat's Emerald Lake

The Green Canyon tour is an easy-going boat trip on the emerald lake behind the Oymapınar Dam near Manavgat. Steep walls covered in red pine rise straight from the water, and the boat stops for a swim and lunch along the way.

It suits the whole family, with children welcome from 1 year old.

Tour boat on the emerald Green Canyon lake between pine-covered cliffs

Green Canyon Tour Facts

Tour facts Details
Location Oymapınar Dam lake, Manavgat
Duration About 4 hours at the canyon
Included Boat tour, lunch, transfer (if booked)
Not included Drinks, photo and video packages, personal expenses
Price €60 per person (transfer included)
Age Children from 1 year
Pickup Time confirmed one day before, depending on your hotel

What Is the Green Canyon near Manavgat?

When the Oymapınar Dam was built on the Manavgat River in the 1980s, water filled a deep, narrow gorge in the Taurus Mountains. The result is a long, winding lake that shifts from turquoise to deep green with the light.

Fed by mountain springs, the water stays cool even in midsummer. With cliffs this steep, a boat is the best way to see it.

Green Canyon Boat Trip Programme

  1. Pickup from your hotel or a nearby meeting point; please be ready 10 minutes early.
  2. Arrival at the dam and boarding.
  3. Cruise through the canyon between cliffs and pine forest, watching for cormorants, gulls and wild ducks.
  4. Swim stop in the clear, cool water.
  5. Lunch with a view of the canyon.
  6. Return transfer to your hotel.

A Relaxed Day Trip for Families

This is one of the gentlest excursions in the Antalya region. There is no walking or climbing, the boat moves slowly and children can swim wearing a life jacket.

It also makes a quiet break between more active trips. Guests who prefer calm water to the open sea appreciate that the lake has no swell.

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Sun cream, sunglasses and a hat, as shade on the water is limited
  • A light jacket in spring and autumn, when the lake is cooler than the coast
  • Cash for drinks on board

Green Canyon Tour Price and Booking

The tour costs €60 per person, including return hotel transfer, the boat trip, lunch and soft drinks; children aged 4–10 get 50% off. Please send us your hotel at least one day before, and we will confirm your pickup time on WhatsApp or by phone on +90 538 708 8050.

Tour Trips is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (No. 14082), in tourism since 1996 and rated 4.6 on Google.

Green Canyon FAQ

Can you swim in the Green Canyon?

Yes, there is a swim stop. The fresh water is cooler than the sea.

Is the Green Canyon the same as Köprülü Canyon?

No. Köprülü Canyon is a river canyon used for rafting, while the Green Canyon is a dam lake explored by boat. Both lie in the Manavgat area.

Is it suitable if I get seasick?

Usually yes, because the lake is far calmer than the open sea.

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