Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer
Traveler rating
4.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer worth booking?
Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer is a 9-hour experience in Side, Turkey, from $20 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $20 per person
If you are a fan of outdoor sports and you want to experience a day filled with adrenaline, this rafting tour is perfect for you. The Koprulu Canyon National Park is Turkey's most popular watersports area. Embedded in the wonderful Mediterranean scenery, the Koprucay River is perfect for rafting tours. You will be picked-up from your hotel and enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Koprulu Canyon National Park. You wil meet your guide at the Koprucay River and after listening to you guide's instructions, you can finally board a raft. Feel the adrenaline as you paddle down the Koprucay River and enjoy the outstanding beauty of Koprulu Canyon National Park. During the rafting tour you can also go for a swim and you will be served a delicious lunch to keep you energy level high. Moreover you will receive photos of you doing the rafting tour. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.
What you get
About this experience
If you are a fan of outdoor sports and you want to experience a day filled with adrenaline, this rafting tour is perfect for you. The Koprulu Canyon National Park is Turkey's most popular watersports area. Embedded in the wonderful Mediterranean scenery, the Koprucay River is perfect for rafting tours. You will be picked-up from your hotel and enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Koprulu Canyon National Park. You wil meet your guide at the Koprucay River and after listening to you guide's instructions, you can finally board a raft. Feel the adrenaline as you paddle down the Koprucay River and enjoy the outstanding beauty of Koprulu Canyon National Park. During the rafting tour you can also go for a swim and you will be served a delicious lunch to keep you energy level high. Moreover you will receive photos of you doing the rafting tour. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Life vest, helmet, paddle
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- DVD and photos
- Rafting shoes or neopran
What you'll see and do
Koprulu Kanyon Milli Parki
After pick up from hotels, brifing at start point. You will take your equipments; lifevest, helmet and paddle. You will raft about 14 km at Koprucay River. After rafting experience, have a delicious lunch near river. You can watch your aftermovie and it's available to purchase your DVD and photos.
480 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 90 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alya Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Express Rafting - avoid!
Express Rafting was the company we were sadly putnwoth for the day. The pick up was on time, a nice air conditioned bus. The driver was steady and smooth, I usually get travel sick but he was great. On arrival at Express Rafting is where it started to go downhill and quickly, massively. Every single guide was more interested in smoking and chatting amongst themselves away from the customers Than they were telling us what we need to do. After 30 minutes of toing and froing we were given our helmets and lifejackets and ushered into another minibus. Again no communication or interaction from the guides. We stopped and were told to get out after a couple minutes drive. This was followed by 'follow me' and further hanging around without communication as to why, in the sweltering heat BUT no prior information given to us to say we'll be hanging around for an hour in the sun without access to water or anywhere to sit whilst waiting. Had we been told we'd be stood around like idiots, we'd have brought water to drink, my 9 year old started to get dizzy and feel sick and my mum started to get a migraine. None of the guides were interacting with any of us. Not interactio with the the group at allother than pointing and saying photos. It would have been nice to tell us where were we, any historical detail of where we were dumped out of the van. All the guides walked away from the 45 or so customers they had brought to this area and gathered around smoking and chatting amongst themselves. Hornets were buzzing incessantly around us, they were after the food and rotting fruit that previous visitors had left all over the place. Nowhere to sit, tempers were starting to flare up across the customer group. After many attempts to find out what was going on, after an houfor more of standing around, we were ushered down a path towards the river. Further delays with the guides chatting amongst themselves, pointing and shouting angrily in their own language, finally after almost 2 hours of being dumped at the clearing we were sat in the boats. Further disorganisation followed before we were on our way down the river. Our guide Yanis was a lovely lad, the rafting itself was great. The delay at the end of the rafting was more hanging around, absolute disorganised chaos. We as a family were hugely disappointed with the trip, 5 out of the 9 hours were literally standing around in the beating down heat, with no communication from the guides and feeling like nothing but hindrances to the tour guides. Avoid express rafting at all costs - disorganised from start to finished. The only reason 2 stars have been given is because the rafting was good and Janis was good fun. Use a different rafting company and have less regrets than us.
via Viator
Rafting
Great experience thanks. Our teenage boys loved it. Food was great and transfer as well as everything else.
via Viator
Brilliant day that we will all remember
We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.
via Tripadvisor
Good
The rafting itself was very good, beautiful river and surroundings. Safe and excellent way to spend a day away from a hotel. Nice lunch. Things to improve. The driver talked on the phone several times while driving on a very narrow road with 15 people on the bus. He and his manager seem to be ok with this fact as it was ‘work related calls’ when I made a comment. Also the driver drove on a wrong side of the road couple of times. Also, not sure if the helmets and life vests were sanitized, they looked unclean.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing adventure
I took Rafting tour in last moment. 5 stars to everything our driver did for me. Being a little extraordinary with my requests the guys from tour made everything happen. Thanks a lot! You rock! P.S. The next time I will definitely come back for rafting 😉
Response from the operator: Tahnk you so much!/ We are waiting for you with plesuare)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 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
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Alya Travel, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 46.2.
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Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Side.
How much does Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 5 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer?
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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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer?
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Around 2 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer?
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Included: Tour guide; Hotel pick up and drop off; Life vest, helmet, paddle; Lunch; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Drinks; DVD and photos; and Rafting shoes or neopran. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1068 listed pickup locations in and around Side. Be ready about 90 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian and English. 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer?
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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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer 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 Whitewater Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & Transfer?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, organization. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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