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Take a full-day excursion from Side to Green Canyon: visit the towering Oymapinar Dam, enjoy a lakeside lunch, then cruise 14 km through narrow limestone gorges with swimming stops. Practical, scenic, and suitable for moderately fit travelers.
Take a full-day excursion from Side to Green Canyon: visit the towering Oymapinar Dam, enjoy a lakeside lunch, then cruise 14 km through narrow limestone gorges with swimming stops. Practical, scenic, and suitable for moderately fit travelers.
The morning lifts off from Side with the bus rolling through citrus groves and the river voices growing louder as the road climbs toward Oymapinar Dam. Sunlight slants across the reservoir and the dam’s concrete face looms, then gives way to the narrow gorge where the boat waits—water daring you to step in.
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Operated by Profeesional Travel Solutions · Manavgat, Antalya Province
The morning lifts off from Side with the bus rolling through citrus groves and the river voices growing louder as the road climbs toward Oymapinar Dam. Sunlight slants across the reservoir and the dam’s concrete face looms, then gives way to the narrow gorge where the boat waits—water daring you to step in.
Oymapinar Dam (built in the 1980s) reshaped the Manavgat valley and created the long, fjord-like lake commonly called Green Canyon. The canyon’s limestone walls, cut by tectonics and river erosion, present sheer cliffs, small coves and an occasional Roman bridge remnant near the waterline—evidence of the region’s layered human history from antiquity through modern infrastructure.
Culturally the day blends rural Turkish hospitality—lakeside mezzes and grilled fish—with a straightforward program: dam viewpoint, lakeside lunch, then a 14 km boat cruise with stops for swimming. Expect pine- and oak-scented shores, cool water, and quiet inlets where birds and the occasional otter slip by.
Practical guidance: arrive with swimwear under clothes, bring a light wind layer for the boat, and a waterproof phone pouch. The cruise covers calm water but walking around the restaurant and viewpoints can be uneven—sturdy sandals or trainers are advised. Timing mid-morning to late afternoon avoids the hottest sun and gives best swimming conditions. The trip is accessible for most moderately fit travelers and makes a full, six-to-seven-hour day out of Side or nearby resorts.
The cruise covers about 14 kilometers of the reservoir and typically lasts around 1.5–2 hours with photo stops and optional swimming breaks.
Lunch includes a buffet of cold starters and a choice of grilled chicken, meatballs, or fish; notify the operator ahead for dietary needs during booking.
Yes—infant seats are available, but children should be supervised around water and when boarding the boat.
Walking is limited to viewpoints, the lakeside restaurant and boarding the boat; expect uneven surfaces and short steps.
Profeesional Travel Solutions operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning lifts off from Side with the bus rolling through citrus groves and the river voices growing louder as the road climbs toward Oymapinar Dam. Sunlight slants across the reservoir and the dam’s concrete face looms, then gives way to the narrow gorge where the boat waits—water daring you to step in.
The morning lifts off from Side with the bus rolling through citrus groves and the river voices growing louder as the road climbs toward Oymapinar Dam. Sunlight slants across the reservoir and the dam’s concrete face looms, then gives way to the narrow gorge where the boat waits—water daring you to step in.
Oymapinar Dam (built in the 1980s) reshaped the Manavgat valley and created the long, fjord-like lake commonly called Green Canyon. The canyon’s limestone walls, cut by tectonics and river erosion, present sheer cliffs, small coves and an occasional Roman bridge remnant near the waterline—evidence of the region’s layered human history from antiquity through modern infrastructure.
Culturally the day blends rural Turkish hospitality—lakeside mezzes and grilled fish—with a straightforward program: dam viewpoint, lakeside lunch, then a 14 km boat cruise with stops for swimming. Expect pine- and oak-scented shores, cool water, and quiet inlets where birds and the occasional otter slip by.
Practical guidance: arrive with swimwear under clothes, bring a light wind layer for the boat, and a waterproof phone pouch. The cruise covers calm water but walking around the restaurant and viewpoints can be uneven—sturdy sandals or trainers are advised. Timing mid-morning to late afternoon avoids the hottest sun and gives best swimming conditions. The trip is accessible for most moderately fit travelers and makes a full, six-to-seven-hour day out of Side or nearby resorts.