Green Canyon boat trip from Alanya is a scenic cruise with swim breaks, fishing, and an open buffet lunch, offering a full day of relaxation.
The Green Canyon tour in Oymapınar Dam starts early in the morning when you are picked up from your hotels in vehicles of various sizes. After about 45 minutes of travel, you reach the boat departure point among the pine trees. The tour guide provides information about the program along the way.
Upon arrival, 2 catamarans and 13 wooden double-decker boats await you. The boats have shaded seating groups, bar, toilet and changing cabins on the lower deck, and a sunbathing area and shade canopies on the upper deck. Both the lower and upper deck offer panoramic views and complimentary soft drinks are served throughout the day.
By boat, you first go to the Grand Canyon and take a break at one of the canyon’s most special spots. Here you can enjoy the warm and clear waters of the dam lake with a 45-minute swimming break on the platform. The lush green nature surrounding it creates a unique backdrop for photography enthusiasts.
Afterwards, you will have an open buffet lunch at the restaurant in the canyon. A rich menu with soup, salad, appetizers and main course options awaits you. Soft drinks are included in the tour package and there is no additional charge.
The next stop is the Small Canyon. Here you can swim for an hour or fish with the fishing gear provided by the guide. After returning back to the dam exit point, you will board the vehicles and the return journey takes about 45 minutes. In the afternoon, the tour is completed by dropping off at your hotels.
In 2025, price of Alanya Green Canyon Boat Trip is 35 € for adults, 20 € for children between age 6 and 11, free for children under 6 years old.
| Type | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 12 years and older | €35 |
| Child | 6 — 11 years old | €20 |
| Infant | 0 — 5 years old | Free |
Departure Point – Free pick-up from all hotels in Çenger, Kızılot, Kızılağaç, Side and Çolaklı.
Departure Time – 09:00 (Pick-up time may change depending on your hotel location)
Duration – 11 hours total with 6 hours of sailing in Green Canyon.
Hotel Pickup
Depending on the number of participants, you will be picked up from the hotels in and around Alanya in the morning by minibus, midibus or bus. The vehicles are air-conditioned and during the journey, your guide shares general information about the day’s program and the region.
Arrival to the Canyon
After you pick up from your hotel, you arrive at Oymapınar Dam after a 45-minute journey. This region, which looks like a paradise among the pine trees, is the starting point of the Green Canyon boat tours.
Boats
There are 2 catamaran boats and 13 double-decker wooden boats waiting for you here. The passenger capacity of the boats varies between 70 and 110 people. Before the tour, groups are separated according to the language of the guide and you are directed to the relevant boat. Your guide will be with you throughout the day and will give you detailed information about the formation of the canyon, the history and nature of the region.
Floor Plan and Equipment:
Lower Level: Shaded seating areas, bar, restrooms and changing cabins.
Upper Floor: Open space, sunbathing area, shade canopies for hot weather and chair arrangement.
360° View: Both the lower and upper floors offer a panoramic view of the unique nature of the canyon.
Complimentary Soft Drinks throughout the day: Refreshments such as Coke, Fanta, Sprite, soda, tea, coffee and water are included in the tour package.
Grand Canyon
After the boat departs, you will have the opportunity to take photos while watching the canyon surrounded by lush pine trees. After traveling about 8 nautical miles, you reach one of the most beautiful points of the canyon. This area is the outlet point of the dam lake and the waters that feed the Manavgat River.
Swimming Break On a platform in the middle of the canyon, the boat takes a 45-minute swimming break. The water in the reservoir is usually warmer than the sea. You can easily swim from the beginning to the end of the summer season.
Lunch.
After the Grand Canyon tour, you will have a buffet lunch break at the restaurant on the canyon. The daily open buffet offers 23 kinds of food.
Soup, Salads, Appetizers
Main Course Rice, pasta, meatballs, chicken and fish options
Soft drinks are also free during the meal. You have about 1 hour of time during this break.
Small Canyon
After lunch, the boats move towards the area known as “Little Canyon”. Here, a calmer and narrower lake area welcomes you. You can swim or fish during a break of about 1 hour.
Fishing Fishing rods and baits are provided by the tour company. Mirror carp, trout and eel, which can reach 20-30 kilos in weight, are common species in the region. The caught fish are released back into the water to protect nature.
Return
At around 15.00, you return to the restaurant and board the shuttle buses. After a 45-minute return journey, you will arrive at your hotels between 16.00 – 16.30. At the end of the tour, green nature views, the peace of the canyon and plenty of photos
