Rafting tour from Side is an adventure, fun and action tour that we do on the Koprucay River in the Koprulu Canyon region, which is approximately 70 km away from Side. Kopru means bridge in Turkish. The name Köprülü comes from the two historical bridges in the canyon. The Koprulu Canyon region is one of the most important rafting centers in the world. Guests staying in all holiday resorts such as Side in the Mediterranean region of Turkey prefer Köprülü Canyon for rafting. More than a million people experience the excitement of rafting in Koprulu Canyon every year.
While you will enjoy the excitement, adventure and entertainment with the rafting tour you will take in Koprucay by joining from Side and Manavgat, you will also experience the pleasure of being in such a magnificent nature.
The rafting course on the Koprucay River is approximately 14 km and the difficulty level of the course is classified as 3, which means semi-professional and semi-amateur,(moderate rapids with some maneuvering required) according to international rafting standards.
Our rafting boats have options for 2-6-8-10 people. Depending on your wishes, you can be in one of these boat options with your family or friends in the same boat. We have a professional guide to help you in each boat. If you have enough experience, you can raft alone with a single-person boat. The water temperature of the Koprucay Beşkonak river is 12 degrees on average, its width is 12 meters, and its depth varies between 1-3 meters. During our rafting activity from Side, we will have breaks for swimming, short walks and taking photographs.
We invite all holidaymakers staying in Side and Manavgat who want to experience rafting, one of the most beautiful water sports in the world, have a wonderful day full of excitement, adventure and fun in nature and cool off in the cool waters of Koprulu Canyon to a Rafting tour from Side.
SIDE RAFTING TOUR ITINERARY:
- Pick-up from hotels and apartments in Side and Manavgat
- Departure to Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Arrive at Köprülü Canyon
- Get information about rafting from professional trainers and guides.
- Distribution of life jackets, helmets, shovels, boats, and similar rafting equipment to you.
- Travel with our vehicles to the rafting starting point next to the Ancient Roman Bridge.
- Before starting the rafting, we take a break on the historical Roman Bridge for walking, swimming, and taking pictures.
- Boarding the rafting boats and the start of the rafting.
- A professional guide will accompany you on each boat.
- Have a break for lunch at the restaurant by the river.
- Complete the remaining rafting course by getting on the boats again.
- Professional photographers will take your photos during the Side rafting tour. You can watch these photos and videos during this part of the tour.
- Drop-off at your hotels & apartments in Side and Manavgat.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Pick up/drop off from hotels and apartments in Side and Manavgat
- Lunch
- Guide & instructor
- Main equipment required for rafting (Helmet, life jacket, boat)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- Drinks
- Photos, Dvd
ADDITIONAL INFOS & TIPS:
- Don't forget to bring towel, swimsuit, shorts, sunscreen, waterproof shoes and extra clothes.
- We do not recommend taking your valuables with you. However, you will need to bring a small amount of money with you for your drinks and photos.
- Participants must be over 5 years old. In addition, pregnant women cannot participate in the rafting tour from Side
- Bring shoes suitable for water conditions.