Family Rafting Trip at Köprülü Canyon Incl. Lunch from Antalya

Thrilling Day Out in Turkey – Amazing Experience, but Needs Better Communication of the Itinerary once there

We did the 4-in-1 tour (zip line, rafting, jeep safari, and quad bikes) and had a brilliant, action-packed day. The guides were fun and enthusiastic, and the scenery – especially the canyon and turquoise rapids – was absolutely breathtaking. The rafting was long and exhilarating, the zip line high and thrilling, and the quads were great fun. Overall, excellent value for money. However, the day wasn’t very well organised. We were picked up at 08:30 and arrived at the venue around 11 a.m. After being given rafting gear, we were told to leave our bags at base camp, so we left our camera behind – assuming we’d start rafting straight away. Unfortunately, we ended up doing the zip line and sightseeing first, which meant we missed some amazing photo opportunities. While photos were available to buy, they came at an extra cost. There was also confusion over snacks. During a riverside break, my 11-year-old was offered crisps and drinks. We assumed this was part of lunch, especially as it was around 2:30 p.m. He shared the snacks with the group, only to be charged over £20 at the end of the day. We didn’t know we’d be without our bags all day, so we couldn’t access our own bandanas and goggles for the quads. We were told they were needed so we had to buy some. Lunch wasn’t until 4 p.m., and there were no toilet facilities for several hours. Overall: A fantastic, memorable adventure in stunning surroundings with great guides – but the experience would be much better with clearer communication, upfront pricing, earlier lunch, and access to personal belongings.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your detailed and honest feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the thrilling activities, stunning scenery, and enthusiastic guides during your 4-in-1 adventure — it sounds like an unforgettable day filled with excitement! At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the organizational issues you experienced, including the delayed start, confusion about snack charges, lack of access to personal belongings, and late lunch timing. Your concerns about communication and facilities are important to us, and we will share your comments with our team to improve the overall experience for future guests. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share both the positives and areas for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back one day for an even smoother and more enjoyable adventure. Thank you again!

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Great fun with the family

Brilliant activity with the family. The kids loved every minute of this. The water rafting is so worth it. The guide was funny and kept everyone entertained.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time on the rafting trip at Köprülü Canyon. It’s fantastic to know the kids loved it and that our guide helped make the experience fun and memorable for everyone. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again for more exciting adventures!

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Great family fun experience!

We booked via Trip advisor a week before we went to Turkey. They messaged me on my mobile in Turkey the day before to confirm pick up time which was great - very reassuring - thank you. We got picked up in Belek at 9.20am, took 1.5 hours ish with one quick toilet stop off then you arrive, discuss safety info and sign waivers etc. The minibus journey there was a pretty fast & bumpy one (my little girl was scared) so be prepared if you’ve got young kids they like to drive fast to get you there - or someone who gets travel sick, take pills! However, it was all well organised and we hit the river at midday. They try to put you in groups of your own language which is helpful. We had an 8 year old and 10 year old and they sat in the middle of the boat at the front which they loved and then the adults on the edge. Not too extreme which is good with kids but loads of fun even for adults, lots of splashing & getting wet - amazing staff make it enjoyable and considering the amount of people it’s very well organised. You can add zip lining onto your package for 10 euros each and buy drinks and pancakes there (you get a mini break half way through on the side of the river for drinks). If you don’t want to do zip lining, you can sit and watch on the side of the river but you do need to wait for the others from your boat. Finally finished and ate delicious food at 3.30pm ish (chicken, rice, pasta, salad - set meal). We had to wait for others on our bus to finish and get changed so there is some waiting around but its okay. We left to go home at 5pm. Highly recommend for a day trip out with the family! Fun times!! Take: spare dry clothes, drinks & snacks for journey, cash or card for extras there (they accept both!), water shoes, waterproof phone case. If you don’t take water shoes you can buy them there for 10 euros. Prepare to wait around a little at times.

Response from the operator: The boat owner asked me to remove my review and he would refund my money. I did remove and he did not refund. The boat was packed and the salads were on the table when we arrived. They were wilted and sad looking. This experience was not what we expected and left before leaving the dock.

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Rafting and Jeep safari experience

It was great, quite informative, especially the rafting tour, our tour guide was very fun and helpful, also the pictures turned out nice. We enjoyed the jeep safari as well, it was very energetic and fun, liked the option that we could add an activity last minute as well, to be honest we were not aware that several activities were being held at the same day, if we knew we would have booked more. Definitely going back again, all staff and services was amazing 10/10

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Not recommended.

Horrible experience at least if you are traveling in a shared bus. Really long transfer through a crowded city center. Motion sickness for most passengers, bring plastic bags…. Beautiful color water in the river, a few small rapids but nothing mind storming. Unfortunately really polluted with tons of plastic bags and bottles etc. Many water wars with other rafts, you’ll get cold and wet. A big lack of information when you get there and they will try to sell you everything from drinks (not included) to wet suits and USB memorys with photos/videos which are not very good.

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience regarding the Family Rafting Trip at Köprülü Canyon. We sincerely apologize that several aspects of your trip did not meet your expectations. We regret that the shared transfer through the city caused discomfort, particularly for those prone to motion sickness. We understand how this can affect the overall enjoyment of the day, and we are reviewing ways to optimize transfer routes and provide clearer guidance for passengers before departure. Regarding the rafting experience itself, we appreciate your observations about the environment and the presence of debris in the river. Guest safety and satisfaction are always our priority, and we will continue to work with local authorities and partners to ensure that the natural beauty of the canyon is maintained and that visitors can fully enjoy the adventure. We also note your concerns about the additional services offered at the site, such as drinks, wetsuits, and photo/video packages. While these are optional extras, we understand your feedback and will work with the team to ensure that they are presented clearly and respectfully, so guests feel no pressure during their visit. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve both the practical and experiential aspects of our tours. We truly hope this experience will not discourage you from exploring other adventures with us in the future, and we would welcome the opportunity to provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience next time. Kind regards, Tourmania Team

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