Green Canyon boat cruise with lunch and shopping

Green Canyon boat cruise with lunch and shopping

4.2/5

Excellent
293 reviews
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£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll discover Turkey's wild side on this guided trip to explore Green Canyon
  • There's a leisurely boat trip through the canyon with swimming in Oymapinar Lake
  • The chance to try fresh Turkish flavours when you tuck into a riverside meal
  • You can browse for deals on leading fashion brands at Dickman textile factory
  • Your expert local guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its nature
What to expect

The star attractions of this full day excursion are shopping, riverside dining and a beautiful, wild canyon. You'll take a canyon boat trip and stop for a swim at Oymapinar Dam Lake. Narin, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Oymapinar Dam Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in Turkey, covering an area of approximately 19 square kilometres. The lake is fed by the Manavgat River, which flows south from the Taurus Mountains and eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea at Side.'

Your tour starts with a spot of shopping at Dickman Textile Centre. If fashion is your thing, then you're in luck as you can enjoy a stress-free browse for clothing and accessories from leading brands. Next, we'll head to a riverside restaurant for a freshly prepared meal made with locally sourced ingredients.

Afterwards it's all aboard, ready for a cruise down the canyon waterway. Spectacularly rugged rock formations tower around you and the river, in shades of turquoise and green, snakes away into the distance. It's a tranquil slice of Turkish natural beauty and the colour of the water is spellbinding. You'll cruise the canyon, admiring the views, before the boat slows - you'll be able to swim in these wild surroundings once the boat reaches the Oymapinar Lake.

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What's included
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  • check Transport
  • check Swim stops
  • check Escort
What to remember
  • No alcoholic drinks available at the restaurant or on the boat
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • There is a long flight of steps to reach the restaurant
  • Soft drinks are only included during the boat tour, anything else is at your expense
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 293 reviews from verified customers


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  • K

    Kerry pritchard

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    5

    7 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Very good really enjoyed brilliant ?? ?? ??

  • K

    KJG

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    4.2

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Boat tour and guide were great. Lunch venue by the river also great but the actual lunch was awful - reminded us of a school canteen meal not in a good way! A soft drink or water could have been included. I had chicken which was dry and my husband had meatballs which were so dry he couldn’t eat them.

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    John S.

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    4.2

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The Green Canyon was excellent, but the add ons at the clothing warehouse and lunch were poor. Make it a half day tour, reduce the cost and it should be fine. There's too much on and off the bus in hot weather, picking up at hotels, off at the warehouse, off for the lunch. Keep it simple. The tour guide was excellent.

  • A

    Andrea

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    5

    3 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Absolutely loved this, my favourite trip of the holiday.

  • H

    Helen

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    5

    3 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Thoroughly enjoyed the day, guide was very informative during the journey, the boat cruise was really relaxing & loved the swim stop, didn't realise there were little changing cubicles but soon dried off, lunch was really good, plenty of different salads, bread & either chicken, salmon or meatballs, fabulous day

  • D

    Disgruntled

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    3.8

    30 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The Canyon was spectacular. Wonderful crew on board and breathtaking scenery. The salads at lunch were fresh, plentiful and delicious. The grilled chicken was inedible. Dry and tough. The shop at the end was an hour wasted. It was obviously a money maker for the holiday companies and the retailer. Every vehicle in the car park was a holiday company bus or minibus. We're not stupid. The wrist band allowed the till folk to pay the appropriate tour company/guide their commission. Shameful.

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