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Combine a 14–15 km whitewater rafting run on the Köprüçay with a 20 km quad-bike safari through pine-scented trails. This full-day combo from Side mixes adrenaline, riverside lunch, and off-road views.
Combine a 14–15 km whitewater rafting run on the Köprüçay with a 20 km quad-bike safari through pine-scented trails. This full-day combo from Side mixes adrenaline, riverside lunch, and off-road views.
Sunlight slices through the pine and cedar that cling to the canyon walls as rafts slip into the Köprüçay (Köprülü) river. The current takes charge, tossing spray against faces and daring paddlers to match its tempo; downstream, the valley opens to terraces where olive groves and small villages keep time with the water.
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Operated by Prestige Group Travel Agency · Koprulu Canyon National Park, Antalya Province
Sunlight slices through the pine and cedar that cling to the canyon walls as rafts slip into the Köprüçay (Köprülü) river. The current takes charge, tossing spray against faces and daring paddlers to match its tempo; downstream, the valley opens to terraces where olive groves and small villages keep time with the water.
Koprulu Canyon is carved from limestone and sandstone, its cliffs a record of uplift and erosion that began millions of years ago. The area has long been a corridor between the Taurus foothills and the Mediterranean—Romans and earlier Anatolian cultures left roads and ruins upstream, while local communities still raise citrus and olives on the plateau above.
Expect a full-day rhythm: a drive from Side or nearby towns, a safety briefing, then a 14–15 km rafting route broken by a riverside lunch. After drying off, swap paddles for throttles and ride roughly 20 km of dusty forest tracks on quad bikes, where the scrub and pines spray up in your mirrors.
Practical guidance: arrive with quick-dry layers and water shoes (helmets and life vests are provided). Bring sunscreen, a small dry bag for phone and cash, and a basic level of fitness—this is suitable for most but requires intermittent paddling and balance on uneven off-road tracks.
Timing matters: mornings offer cooler water; autumn light sharpens views. Guides usually capture photos and video, and public transport access is available, but scheduled hotel pick-up from Side is the easiest start to the day.
No—guides provide instruction and life vests; groups are led with a maximum of about 10 people per raft and the route suits beginners with guidance.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from Side), professional guides, life vest and helmet, lunch, taxes, and insurance are included; drinks and photos are typically extra.
Children may participate but must be accompanied by an adult; operators often restrict very young children—confirm at booking.
Wear swimwear or quick-dry clothes, water shoes, a change of clothes, sunscreen, and a small amount of cash for extras and photos.
Prestige Group Travel Agency operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Sunlight slices through the pine and cedar that cling to the canyon walls as rafts slip into the Köprüçay (Köprülü) river. The current takes charge, tossing spray against faces and daring paddlers to match its tempo; downstream, the valley opens to terraces where olive groves and small villages keep time with the water.
Sunlight slices through the pine and cedar that cling to the canyon walls as rafts slip into the Köprüçay (Köprülü) river. The current takes charge, tossing spray against faces and daring paddlers to match its tempo; downstream, the valley opens to terraces where olive groves and small villages keep time with the water.
Koprulu Canyon is carved from limestone and sandstone, its cliffs a record of uplift and erosion that began millions of years ago. The area has long been a corridor between the Taurus foothills and the Mediterranean—Romans and earlier Anatolian cultures left roads and ruins upstream, while local communities still raise citrus and olives on the plateau above.
Expect a full-day rhythm: a drive from Side or nearby towns, a safety briefing, then a 14–15 km rafting route broken by a riverside lunch. After drying off, swap paddles for throttles and ride roughly 20 km of dusty forest tracks on quad bikes, where the scrub and pines spray up in your mirrors.
Practical guidance: arrive with quick-dry layers and water shoes (helmets and life vests are provided). Bring sunscreen, a small dry bag for phone and cash, and a basic level of fitness—this is suitable for most but requires intermittent paddling and balance on uneven off-road tracks.
Timing matters: mornings offer cooler water; autumn light sharpens views. Guides usually capture photos and video, and public transport access is available, but scheduled hotel pick-up from Side is the easiest start to the day.