Green Canyon Boat Trip from Alanya — Emerald Water, a Swim Stop and the Manavgat Bazaar
The Experience
Not every holiday day has to be a thrill. This one is unhurried on purpose, and the hardest decision in it is how long to stay in the water. The morning begins at your own hotel door in Alanya. An air-conditioned coach turns inland straight away, climbing through citrus country until the Taurus ridge fills the windscreen. At the head of the valley you step onto a river boat on the Green Canyon reservoir, forest on both banks and water still enough to double it. We moor in quiet inlets so you can swim in the cold jade shallows, then carry on towards the Manavgat Waterfall. Lunch is a buffet served on board while the shoreline slides past. The afternoon belongs to the bazaar beside the river: spice sacks, leather, cloth, fruit and sweets, plus a guide who will tell you what a fair price sounds like before you open your mouth. Around nine hours, door to door. We operate this trip ourselves, so no agency sits between you and the crew, and the costs outside the fare are named rather than buried: drinks with lunch, the ticket at the waterfall, whatever you carry home from the market. Infants under four ride free and children up to eleven pay the child fare. Nothing is taken in advance; you settle on the day, and cancellation stays free until 24 hours before the pickup.
Highlights
- Tuck into an open buffet lunch served on the water
- Browse the lively Manavgat bazaar for spices, leather and souvenirs
- See the powerful Manavgat Waterfall up close
- Cool off with a swim in jade-green mountain water
- Cruise the mirror-calm Green Canyon dam lake by comfortable river boat
What's Included
- ✓Local travel insurance
- ✓Green Canyon boat cruise with swim stops
- ✓Open buffet lunch served on board
- ✓Friendly English-speaking guide
- ✓Round-trip hotel transfer from Alanya by air-conditioned coach
Not Included
- ✕Tips and gratuities
- ✕Personal shopping at the bazaar
- ✕Manavgat Waterfall entrance ticket
- ✕Drinks with lunch
- ✕Photo and video service
Good to Know
- ℹGreat for families and every fitness level — just tell us about any dietary needs
- ℹWear comfortable shoes for strolling the bazaar
- ℹPack swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a hat for the swim stops
- ℹInfants 0-3 travel free; children 4-11 pay the reduced child price
- ℹFree cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Where You'll Be
Everything on this page starts from Alanya. Hotel pickup across the resort area is arranged after you book, and the exact time is confirmed with you personally rather than printed here.
◆ ALANYA · 36.54°N 32.00°E · ANTALYA RIVIERA
Tours in AlanyaQuestions & Answers
What makes this Alanya to Manavgat trip special?+
It rolls three experiences into one relaxed day: a scenic boat cruise on the Green Canyon lake, a swim in cool mountain water, and time at the colourful Manavgat riverside bazaar. Nature, culture and shopping all in a single outing.
What can I buy at the Manavgat bazaar?+
The stalls are packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, Turkish spices, leather goods, textiles, clothing and handmade souvenirs. It's the perfect place to soak up authentic market life and pick up a few gifts.
Is there a chance to swim?+
Yes. We stop at sheltered coves along the lake where you can dive into the cool, clear emerald water and relax surrounded by pine forest.
Is lunch included?+
Yes, an open buffet lunch of freshly prepared Turkish dishes is served on board. Drinks are not included and can be bought separately.
How long does the day last?+
Around nine hours in total, including the transfer from Alanya, the river boat cruise, swim breaks and plenty of time to explore the bazaar.
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