
Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 57 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit worth booking?
Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit is a 7-hour experience in Side, Turkey, from $31 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 57 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (57)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $31 per person
Discover the natural and cultural highlights of Manavgat on this well-organized full-day tour combining sightseeing, local traditions, and relaxation. Visit the impressive Manavgat Mosque, walk through peaceful orange groves, and stop for photos at a historic Roman aqueduct. The tour includes a short stop at the Animal Park, offering a pleasant break, especially for families. Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Green Canyon, where you can swim in calm emerald waters surrounded by the Taurus Mountains. You will also visit Oymapınar Dam and the famous Manavgat Waterfall with time for photos and relaxation. With comfortable transportation and a balanced itinerary, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and anyone looking to explore beyond typical tourist routes. Scenic cabrio bus ride with hotel pick-up and drop-off Green Canyon boat cruise with swimming in emerald waters Freshly prepared lunch at a lakeside restaurant Short stop at the Animal Park for a pleasant break
What you get
About this experience
Discover the natural and cultural highlights of Manavgat on this well-organized full-day tour combining sightseeing, local traditions, and relaxation. Visit the impressive Manavgat Mosque, walk through peaceful orange groves, and stop for photos at a historic Roman aqueduct. The tour includes a short stop at the Animal Park, offering a pleasant break, especially for families. Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Green Canyon, where you can swim in calm emerald waters surrounded by the Taurus Mountains. You will also visit Oymapınar Dam and the famous Manavgat Waterfall with time for photos and relaxation. With comfortable transportation and a balanced itinerary, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and anyone looking to explore beyond typical tourist routes. Scenic cabrio bus ride with hotel pick-up and drop-off Green Canyon boat cruise with swimming in emerald waters Freshly prepared lunch at a lakeside restaurant Short stop at the Animal Park for a pleasant break
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Orange gardens and Roman aqueduct
- Boat cruise on the Green Canyon
- Lunch
- Visit to Manavgat Mosque
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Animal Park
- Manavgat Waterfall
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Side Sorgun Gündoğdu Evrenseki
Between Side and Gündoğdu Area: This option includes hotel pickup from Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Sorgun and Titreyengöl areas. Pickup included
Kızılağaç Kızılot and Çenger
Çenger, Kızılağaç, Kızılot: This option includes hotel pickup from Çenger, Kızılağaç and Kızılot areas. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en, tr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sommer Tour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to local regulations, tour vehicles are not permitted to enter the Side Ancient City (UNESCO protected area). Guests staying within this area are kindly requested to wait at the main security entrance (Zabıta gate) for pickup.
- The exact pickup time will be confirmed one day prior to the activity. Please note that the time shown on your booking voucher is not necessarily your hotel pickup time. Pickup times vary depending on your hotel’s location, traffic conditions and route planning.
- Please be ready at the main security gate (vehicle entrance/exit) of your hotel at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Some hotels have multiple entrances, and the main security gate may be located a short distance from the reception or lobby area. Due to local regulations, tour vehicles are not permitted to enter hotel premises, so guests must wait at the main security gate for pickup.
- Please keep your phone switched on and reachable during the pickup period. Transfer vehicles may occasionally be delayed by traffic or previous hotel pickups; if your vehicle has not arrived within 5–8 minutes after your confirmed pickup time, please contact us immediately. Guests who are not present at the confirmed pickup location and time, or who cannot be reached by phone, may be considered a no-show.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 57 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
57 verified traveler reviews for Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lion park
Overall, it was a really great day. Everything was well organized, and we visited some absolutely beautiful places. The only reason I’m giving this tour 3 stars is because of the lion park. Anyone organizing or offering a tour that includes this place should be aware of what is going on there. The animals are kept in terrible conditions. They are extremely thin and visibly suffering, which was heartbreaking to see. Unfortunately, I can’t give a higher rating to a tour that continues to support this place by bringing visitors there every day
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the overall tour, found everything well organized, and appreciated the beautiful places we visited. We are sorry to hear that your visit to the animal care and rehabilitation center left you with such a negative impression. However, we would like to clarify an important point: this facility is not a conventional zoo or an entertainment park. It is a wildlife care and rehabilitation center, where animals that require care or have difficulties adapting to zoo environments can be temporarily accommodated and monitored. The center operates under the supervision and control of the relevant government authorities, and the care, health, and welfare of the animals are subject to official oversight. The purpose of bringing visitors to the center is not to support animal suffering, but to allow guests to learn about and observe animals that are being cared for and rehabilitated. We understand that seeing animals in a rehabilitation environment can be emotionally difficult, and we respect your personal reaction. At the same time, we believe it is important that the nature and purpose of the facility are understood correctly before conclusions are drawn about the treatment of the animals. Thank you again for your feedback and for recognizing the positive aspects of the rest of the tour.
via Tripadvisor
My experience
The trip itself was great, with a good guide and beautiful places. However, the return transfer ruined much of the experience. We were left waiting for 1 hour on the street with a little child because our transfer did not come on time... Fortunately, at the end their car arrived and took us to our hotel.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the guide, and the beautiful places you visited. 😊 We sincerely apologize for the delay with your return transfer. Unfortunately, our vehicle experienced an unexpected mechanical problem, which caused the delay. We completely understand how difficult and frustrating the long wait must have been, especially with a small child. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. We are glad that our team was ultimately able to arrange a vehicle and get you safely back to your hotel.
via Tripadvisor
Nice tour for the family
Nice effiecient tour of the key sites to visit. We stayed just enough time for each site and the tour guide was very hospitable. He kept the tour interesting and to schedule
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the pace well-balanced. It’s wonderful to know that our guide helped make the experience interesting, comfortable, and well-organized. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Great day out
Great tour with amazing tour guide. The Mosque is beautiful and the waterfall is stunning. The only issue i had personally is, we paid entry into animal park, as soon as you go in we paid to have photos with baby lions. Amazing. They looked healthy, were lively and playful. However, the other animals in the park look horrendous! It broke my heart seeing the state of them and how tiny the enclosures are. I regret paying to go into it. Other than that, would recommend this trip
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review and for recommending the tour. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the guide, the mosque, and the waterfall. We also appreciate your concern for the animals. We’d just like to clarify that this is not a traditional zoo; it is a rehabilitation and temporary care center where animals that cannot adapt to zoo environments or require short-term care are looked after. We truly value your feedback and hope you had many wonderful memories from the rest of your day. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From start to finish our guide Helene was 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Helene collected myself and family at the exact time we was notified the day previous. Each stop, mosque, aqueducts, orange grove, zoo and water fall were amazing and Helene kept us so informed throughout the full journey! The boat ride, and lunch was amazing, all staff encountered were lovely! A must trip for families, or couples!! Helene is a dream lady, even our driver was so lovely! Thank you!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience on our Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit tour. Your kind words about Helene mean a great deal to us. We will be sure to share your compliments with her and your driver—they will be thrilled to know they helped make your day so memorable. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed every stop along the journey, as well as the boat trip, lunch, and the hospitality of our team. Thank you for recommending our tour to both families and couples. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure during your next visit to Türkiye! Warm regards
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 20
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sommer Tour, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.7.
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Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Side.
How much does Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit cost?
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Prices start at $31 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Side usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Side is not rushed.
Is Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 57 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Side, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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Around 20 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Side can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Side and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Side within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Side?
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On Outty we rank every Side experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Antalya Quad, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour w/Lunch & Transfer, Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch, Jeep Safari Adventure around Green Canyon with Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Side?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Side?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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Included: In-vehicle air conditioning; Orange gardens and Roman aqueduct; Boat cruise on the Green Canyon; Lunch; and Visit to Manavgat Mosque. Not included: Alcoholic beverages; Personal expenses; Animal Park; and Manavgat Waterfall. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 527 listed pickup locations in and around Side. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, English and Turkish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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Across 57 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Side Green Canyon, Waterfall and Baby Lions with Mosque Visit?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Side Sorgun Gündoğdu Evrenseki, Kızılağaç Kızılot and Çenger. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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