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Active recreation is the main idea of this excursion! Besides having the chance to admire the beauty of Turkey to your heart’s content, you will raft down a mountain river under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Along the way you will see an ancient Roman bridge called Oluk, and of course, during the rafting in Köprülü Canyon you will be able to enjoy a tasty, filling lunch and take a break.
Format: an active day trip + mountain-river rafting.
Location: Köprülü Canyon National Park—cool shade under pines and cypresses in one of Turkey’s most scenic gorges.
On the way: the ancient Roman Oluk Bridge.
Comfort: lunch during the rafting + hotel transfer included (round trip).
Beginner-friendly: Köprüçay is suitable for first-timers—no tricky rapids or difficult sections.
Tour description
The excursion starts from the hotel where you are staying. During the trip you will visit Köprülü Canyon National Park, arriving at one of Turkey’s most beautiful gorges—here you can hide from the heat in the shade of pines and cypresses.
Next comes the mountain-river rafting. If you’ve never tried rafting before, there’s no need to worry: the Köprüçay River is ideal for beginners—no fast currents or challenging rapids, and the team that has worked here for many years will ensure your full safety.
Duration
10 hours
Price
From €20 per person
Important conditions
The tour price includes hotel transfer (round trip), an insurance policy for the rafting period, a helmet and life jacket, inflatable boats and a paddle, as well as lunch.
Additionally, you can buy drinks, a special rafting suit and footwear, and also order a video recording of the rafting, which you will receive at the end of the excursion on a compact disc or a flash drive.
Additional information
You can join the excursion with children from the age of three, but during the rafting they will stay in the middle of the boat. The instructor speaks Russian. As for the transfer from the hotel to the canyon and back, it is done by a comfortable bus.
What to do
Rafting on Köprüçay: a guided run with an experienced instructor—great for first-timers.
Nature time: explore Köprülü Canyon National Park and enjoy the cool shade of pines and cypresses.
Photo stop: see the ancient Roman Oluk Bridge along the route.
Lunch break: enjoy a tasty, filling lunch and rest during the rafting in the canyon.
1-day itinerary
Pick-up from the hotel → arrival at Köprülü Canyon National Park and time in the gorge → rafting prep (gear: helmet, life jacket, boat, paddle) → rafting on the Köprüçay River with an instructor → lunch and rest during the rafting in the canyon → return transfer to the hotel.
2-day itinerary
Day 1: hotel transfer → Köprülü Canyon National Park, a walk in the gorge and a stop at the ancient Roman Oluk Bridge → briefing and gear-up → rafting on Köprüçay → lunch and rest → return.
Day 2: an optional, more relaxed return to the canyon for extra nature time, photos, and shade under the pines and cypresses—without changing the main idea of the trip: active leisure and Turkey’s scenery.
How to get there
The excursion starts from the hotel where you’re staying: pick-up and drop-off are included in the tour price.
The transfer to the canyon and back is by a comfortable bus. The instructor speaks Russian.
FAQ: rafting in Köprülü Canyon
Is this rafting suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Köprüçay River is ideal for first-timers—no difficult rapids or fast currents, and the instructors focus on safety.
How long does the tour last?
The duration is 10 hours.
What’s included in the price?
Round-trip hotel transfer, rafting insurance, helmet and life jacket, inflatable boat and paddle, plus lunch.
How much does it cost?
From €20 per person.
Where does the tour start?
It starts from your hotel—pick-up is included.
Is lunch provided?
Yes, you’ll have a hearty lunch and a rest break during the rafting in the canyon.
What gear is provided?
A helmet and life jacket are provided, as well as the boat and paddle.
Does the instructor speak Russian?
Yes, the instructor speaks Russian.
Can I join with children?
Yes, children from 3 years old can join; during the rafting they stay in the middle of the boat.
What can I purchase additionally?
Drinks, a special rafting suit and footwear, and a video recording of the rafting.
How do I receive the rafting video?
At the end of the excursion, you can receive it on a compact disc or a flash drive.
What makes Köprülü Canyon special?
It’s one of Turkey’s most beautiful gorges, with cool shade under pines and cypresses—perfect for escaping the heat.
