Side Green Canyon Boat Trip 

Escape the crowds and discover the untouched beauty of Turkey’s countryside with the Green Canyon Boat Trip from Side. Set on the tranquil Oymapınar Dam Lake, this all-inclusive tour offers crystal-clear waters, panoramic landscapes, refreshing swimming breaks, a delicious lakeside lunch, and unlimited soft drinks—all in one unforgettable day 🌞. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or with your family, this relaxing lake cruise combines nature, comfort, and adventure perfectly.

Tour Highlights

Hotel transfer from Side and Manavgat hotels ensures a comfortable start 🚐. The boat tour covers a scenic 14-kilometer route on Green Canyon’s emerald waters 🛥️, with multiple swimming stops in clear turquoise waters 🏊‍♂️. Enjoy a lakeside lunch featuring grilled chicken or fish, pasta or rice, fresh salad, and unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee 🍽️🥤. Free fishing rods 🎣 are available for guests, while the lush scenery, abundant wildlife, and panoramic photo opportunities 📸 make this an experience for all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

What Is the Green Canyon

The Green Canyon is a serene freshwater lake formed by the Oymapınar Dam, nestled in the Taurus Mountains near Manavgat. Towering cliffs, dense forests, and emerald-green waters create one of the region’s most peaceful and scenic destinations 🍃, ideal for travelers seeking tranquility away from the bustling coast.

Itinerary – What to Expect

Your day begins around 09:00 with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle 🚐, followed by a scenic 45-minute drive to the marina at Oymapınar Dam Lake. At 10:00, you board a spacious double-decker boat designed for comfort 🛥️. The cruise offers a relaxing journey through majestic cliffs, pine forests, and wildlife-rich landscapes, perfect for photography 📸.

After about an hour, the boat stops at a secluded bay for a refreshing swim 🏊‍♂️. Following your dip, the boat sails to a lakeside restaurant 🍽️ where lunch is served, including grilled chicken or fish, pasta or rice, fresh salad, and unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee 🥤. You can relax by the water or enjoy another swim, while free fishing rods 🎣 let you try your luck in the tranquil setting.

The tour concludes with a return cruise across the lake, ending with hotel drop-off around 15:30 🚐.

Important Information

The tour runs daily with a duration of approximately 6.5 hours (09:00–15:30). The price includes transportation, boat trip, lunch, drinks, guide, and full insurance 🛡️. Children aged 4–12 receive discounted rates, and infants 0–3 are free. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, and camera 👙🧴📸.

Why Book the Green Canyon Boat Trip

This tour is perfect for relaxing and disconnecting from city noise 🧘. Gain exclusive access to one of Turkey’s most beautiful freshwater lakes 📍, enjoy an eco-friendly and quiet experience 🍃, and make the most of a comfortable boat with shaded and sunbathing areas 🛥️. With no hidden costs, everything you need for a perfect day in nature is included ✅. Swim in turquoise waters, soak up the sun, and experience the peaceful beauty of Green Canyon Side 🌞.

Book Your Green Canyon Boat Tour Today

Don’t miss one of the top-rated nature excursions in Side, Turkey 🌟. The Green Canyon Boat Trip is especially popular during summer, so secure your spot now 🛎️. Combine this tour with other unforgettable Side experiences like a Side Rafting Tour, a traditional Side Turkish Bath, or a relaxing Manavgat Boat Tour. Thrill-seekers can also try a Side Jeep Safari, a Side Buggy Safari, or the adrenaline-packed Side Canyon Safari. Families will enjoy visits to Side Land of Lions, speed enthusiasts can experience Side Go-Karting, and everyone can witness the jaw-dropping Side Legend Big Kral Show 🎉.