City of Side: Green Canyon Jeep Tour, Boat Trip & Waterfall

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Side, Turkey
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Highlights

Relax with easy pickup and drop-off to and from your hotel within city of Side

Enjoy an off-road safari adventure on a Jeep and drive over mountains

Take in panoramic views of the Green Canyon and beautiful Green Lake

Swim in the crisp blue water of the Green Lake on board your boat trip

About The Adventure

Take a journey from Side and learn about traditional Turkish culture. Drive around some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Southern Mediterranean area of Turkey. Travel on and off-road on a Jeep, and cross rivers in your vehicle. Try local Turkish foods and teas.

Start your tour by boarding your Jeep. Next, meet up with your group and drive as a fleet across rivers, rough roads, and along the mountains. Stop for lunch and tea at a local Turkish town. Once you’re refreshed, continue to the Oymapınar Dam, a stunning arch dam on the Manavgat River.

Use this view as a prologue to your next views at Green Lake, a beautiful place to swim. Enjoy a boat tour of the lake, and enjoy a snack at a restaurant near the lake before getting ready to head back in your Jeep.

After, relax on your return journey with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour Itinerary

Pickup

From Hotels in Side Region

Guests are picked up from their hotels by jeeps.

Jeep Safari Transit

Transfer to Meeting Point

Meeting Point

Safety briefing and equipment supply (glasses, bandanas) - 20 minutes

Taurus Mountains

Off-road experience in convoy - 1 hour

Break Time

Tea, traditional Gozleme, and restroom break

Taurus Mountains

Continue Off-road experience - 30 minutes

Oymapinar Dam

Ascend to the dam and enjoy the view

Green Canyon

Visit and photo break - 20 minutes

Gölbaşı Restaurant at Green Lake

Lunch and leisure time - Total 2 hours

Lunch included. If boat tour isn't selected, you can swim in the lake, use the jumping stand, and children's pool at the restaurant platform.

Green Lake Boat Tour

Boat tour and swimming break - 1 hour

Available if Boat Tour option is selected

Manavgat Waterfall

Visit by jeeps - 45 minutes

Entrance is optional and requires an extra fee

Jeep Safari Transit

Return Journey

Drop-off

From Hotels in Side Region

Included in the Tour

  • Boat trip (if the option selected)
  • Lunch
  • Jeep Safari off-road
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off

Not Included

  • Manavgat Waterfall Entrance (optional)
  • Goggles
  • Bandana
  • Photos
  • Drinks

Important Info

  • • After you check-in to your hotel, please provide us your room number, its an id number per hotel, so we don't share your phone number to the driver or guide.
  • • If your hotel located in old city Side, you should choose the "Side Anadolu Türkü Evi" as pickup point. We will send the meeting point google map link one day before the tour date.
  • • Please wait in front of your hotel security gate for pickup.
  • • Pickup is available from hotels in Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Titreyengöl, Sorgun, Kızılağaç and Kızılot areas.
  • • Guests are not permitted to drive the jeep.

🎒 What to Bring

Sunscreen Towel Sun hat Swimwear Bandana Sunglasses
Real Experiences

What Our Adventurers Say

★★★★★
4.8on Google Reviews
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Sarah M.

2 weeks ago
★★★★★

"Absolutely incredible experience! The guides were hilarious and very professional. The green canyon views are breathtaking. Highly recommend taking the boat tour upgrade."

Thomas W. profile

Thomas W.

a month ago
★★★★★

"Best day out in Turkey by far. The off-road driving was thrilling but we always felt safe. Lunch was delicious and the swimming spots were perfect to cool down."

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Elena P.

3 weeks ago
★★★★★

"A must-do if you are staying in Side. The organization was flawless from hotel pick-up to drop-off. The jeeps are fun, and you get to see parts of the country you normally wouldn't."

David C. profile

David C.

2 months ago
★★★★

"Great fun for the whole family! Be prepared to get dusty (which is part of the fun). The water fights between the jeeps were a highlight for the kids."

Laura J. profile

Laura J.

1 week ago
★★★★★

"Outstanding service! Our guide, Ali, was so knowledgeable about the area and made the trip unforgettable. We bought the photo/video package and it was completely worth it."

Sarah M. profile

Sarah M.

2 weeks ago
★★★★★

"Absolutely incredible experience! The guides were hilarious and very professional. The green canyon views are breathtaking. Highly recommend taking the boat tour upgrade."

Thomas W. profile

Thomas W.

a month ago
★★★★★

"Best day out in Turkey by far. The off-road driving was thrilling but we always felt safe. Lunch was delicious and the swimming spots were perfect to cool down."

Elena P. profile

Elena P.

3 weeks ago
★★★★★

"A must-do if you are staying in Side. The organization was flawless from hotel pick-up to drop-off. The jeeps are fun, and you get to see parts of the country you normally wouldn't."

David C. profile

David C.

2 months ago
★★★★

"Great fun for the whole family! Be prepared to get dusty (which is part of the fun). The water fights between the jeeps were a highlight for the kids."

Laura J. profile

Laura J.

1 week ago
★★★★★

"Outstanding service! Our guide, Ali, was so knowledgeable about the area and made the trip unforgettable. We bought the photo/video package and it was completely worth it."

OUR STORY

Experience the Off-Road Thrill

MORE THAN JUST A TOUR

We specialize in delivering exhilarating daily Jeep Safari tours in the heart of Side, Turkey. Our mission is to take you beyond the ordinary tourist paths, deep into the stunning landscapes of the Taurus Mountains and the pristine Green Canyon.

With a fleet of well-maintained, open-top 4x4 vehicles and experienced local drivers, your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Whether you're splashing through river crossings, swimming in the emerald waters of Green Lake, or discovering authentic mountain villages, we guarantee a day full of adrenaline, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Safe Off-Roading

Expert drivers & maintained fleet

Hotel Transfers

Included from all Side hotels

Local Experience

Visit authentic mountain villages

Lunch Included

Delicious meal with a view

QUICK FACTS

Everything you need to know about your upcoming off-road adventure through the Taurus Mountains.

EXPERIENCE TYPE Off-Road Adventure
BEST FOR Families & Thrill-seekers
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Need to Know

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before your off-road adventure

Our comprehensive tour includes a thrilling off-road Jeep adventure through the Taurus Mountains, a relaxing catamaran boat cruise at Green Lake, a visit to the Oymapınar Dam, a stop at a local mosque, and a delicious lunch at a riverside restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included.
No, guests are not permitted to drive the Jeeps for safety reasons. Our tours are driven by professional and experienced drivers, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery, the adrenaline, and the water fights.
Yes, this specific package includes a Catamaran Cruise on the stunning Green Lake (Green Canyon). You will have the opportunity to swim in the emerald green waters and enjoy the panoramic views.
We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services from all major areas around Side, including Gundogdu, Colakli, Evrenseki, Kumkoy, Side Center, Sorgun, Titreyengol, Kizilagac, and Kizilot.
The tour is an adrenaline-based activity with loud music and fast driving. While families are welcome, children under 3 years old are not allowed. We specifically do not recommend this tour for pregnant women or guests with back problems.
Since there are water fights between Jeeps and swimming breaks at Green Lake, we highly recommend bringing swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and a hat. A bandana is also useful to protect against dust during the off-road sections.
Yes, a delicious lunch is included in the tour price. However, please note that drinks during lunch and throughout the tour are extra. Photos taken by the tour photographer and the entrance fee to the Waterfall (if visited) are also excluded.
At Green Lake, you will board a boat for a relaxing tour of the canyon. This is a perfect time to take photos, enjoy the nature, and take a refreshing swim in the clear green waters.
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