Group Excursion to Koprulu and Tazy Canyons from Antalya: Rafting and Jeeping/Cabrio Safari
About this experience
The pristine Koprulu Canyon offers untouched nature, the sound of river rapids, and breathtaking landscapes. We will take you by bus to the starting point where you will switch to 10-seater boats for a river rafting experience. Afterwards, you will hop on jeeps or cabrio buses to traverse the Tazy Canyon, also known as the 'Valley of Wisdom,' and enjoy the panoramic views.
What to Expect
Jeeping and Panoramic Views of Tazy Canyon. Along the way, you will admire the mountainous scenery, but the highlight of the trip is the viewpoint offering a breathtaking panorama of the gorge. You will have time to soak in the scenery and take photos.
Rafting on the Koprucay River. We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Koprulu Canyon. After a briefing and gearing up, you will descend to the river – and the fun begins! Get ready for impressive landscapes of the Koprulu Canyon and thrilling rapids that will add an adrenaline rush to your adventure.
Lunch. After the activities, we will return to the base for you to change and enjoy a lunch.
Upon returning to the base, you can view the photos taken during rafting and, for an additional fee, get your favorite printed, and purchase a flash drive with videos from the rafting.
Who Should Join
The rapids range from class 1 to 2, making this excursion suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
Program
- Meeting point and departure from the hotel (08:00 – 09:00)
- Arrival at Koprulu Canyon (Beskonak) around 10:30
- Jeeping or cabrio bus ride to Tazy Canyon (45-minute drive)
- Free time at the viewpoint overlooking the cliff (20 minutes)
- Return jeep or cabrio bus ride
- Safety instructions and gear distribution for rafting
- Start of rafting, 10 km rafting route with stops
- Return to the base, late lunch (around 15:30 – 16:00)
- Departure from Beskonak base
- Return to hotels (19:00 – 20:00)
Organizational Details
Trip Itinerary
— Please note: this is a self-guided scenic tour. You will have a Russian and English-speaking supervisor with you; he will provide all safety information and guide you through the rapids before the rafting.
— Distance from Antalya city center to Koprulu Canyon is 95 km
— The boats are designed for 10 people and a rower-supervisor
— We reach Tazy Canyon by jeeps or cabrio buses
— The sequence of activities and excursion duration may change depending on weather and participant numbers
— Guests from various countries will be on the tour
— Children under 3 years old do not have a separate seat in the transfer. Children sit with adults (on laps). Personal lunch is not provided for children; they will eat with their parents. If you want your child under 3 years old to have a separate seat in the transfer and receive a personal lunch, you need to purchase a corresponding ticket when booking.
What's Included
— Transfer to and from the hotel
— Insurance during the trip
— Rafting equipment (helmet and life jacket); shared inflatable boats and paddles
— Lunch (grilled chicken, rice, salad)
Additional Expenses (optional)
— Drinks (soft drinks – $3; beer – $5) and gözleme (3$)
— Breakfast (take a lunch box from the hotel)
— Special footwear for rafting – $10
— Wetsuit for rafting – $10
— Special rafting glasses – $2
— Waterproof phone case – $10
— Double kayak (15$)
— Printed photo from the tour and/or video on a flash drive
