Top Side Outdoor Activities

Venture off-road into the Taurus Mountains on a full-day jeep safari, including lunch and hotel transfers. Experience village life as you stop at mountain villages and visit a traditional Turkish teahouse along the way, then enjoy a prime view of the dramatic Manavgat Waterfall.

Known for its dramatic canyons, turquoise waters, and ancient landmarks, the Koprucay River area is host to some of Turkey’s most spectacular scenery—and an all-terrain-vehicle tour let you get up close and personal with the sights. Following hotel pickup, travel in an air-conditioned coach to the ATV center, where you’ll receive an introduction to your vehicle. Then, set off: during your 12-mile (20-kilometer) loop, you’ll immerse yourself in nature, will enjoy an intrepid way to explore, and will even stop to cool off in the river.

Manavgat makes a popular day trip from Side, but many tours only make a brief stop. This full-day tour includes a scenic cruise through the Manavgat delta, a delicious buffet lunch served on-board and free time to browse the stalls at the Manavgat bazaar. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit Alanya and see its highlights on a full-day tour from Side. Visit top attractions including the medieval fortress (Ic Kale), Alanya Castle, Damlatas Cave, and Cleopatra Beach. Then take a sightseeing cruise before heading to the Dim River for lunch. Wind down with a look at the bazaar in the city center. Includes lunch, cruise, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

We pick up the guests at 5:00 am by air-conditioned buses. First stop at Korkuteli Town for breakfast. We will have breakfast (our traditional meals) at a local restaurant. We continue to drive Salda Lake, when we arrive there we have 1 hour free time for swimming in ‘Naturel Mud Bath’ and taking photos in Salda lake. After Salda Lake we drive to Pamukkale. We will stop for lunch near Pamukkale. We will visit to Hierapolis Ancient City, Pamukkale Travertens and Ancient Roman Kleopatra Pool (It takes about 3-4 hours). We will have a short visit to Karahayit Hot Springs for swimming. We will be back at hotels about at 8-9 pm.

Take a private boat cruise from Side to visit beautiful bays and enjoy the sun and the Mediterranean Sea. Includes lunch, cruise, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Make a ‘splash’ during your visit to Side thanks to this 8-hour white-water rafting adventure with included lunch. Paddle downstream for 8 miles (13 kilometers) along the torrents and rapids that carve through scenic Koprulu Canyon, celebrating at the end with a mid-day meal. All rafting gear is included, and optional photos and videos of your excursion are available for purchase.

Ride a horse through the Turkish countryside on a trail ride, and explore a scenic landscape with an experienced guide. Enjoy from one or two hours of time on horseback, choosing between a route on the beach and a trail through the forest. This riding excursion includes all equipment and round-trip transport from Side hotels, and it’s well suited to both beginning and experienced riders. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Swim in some of the best locations in Side with this trip. Splash in the lovely Kleopatra Beach and Apollo Bay or, for visitors who prefer fresh water,  the mouth of the Manavgat River is a refreshing option. Later, enjoy the view from the ancient temple of Apollo. Combining swimming and cruising makes for an active and relaxing day. And for visitors who need to take a break, there’s entertainment and food onboard to keep everyone happy.

If you are fan of outdoor sports, it can be the best choice in your vacation. Take a brathe in nature. Enjoy your day during 20 km driving your Buggy Cross.

Set sail from Side for a full day at sea and soak up the stunning scenery of the Mediterranean as you cruise out to Dolphins Island and the beaches of the Manavgat river. There will be plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and sunbathe along the way, and if you’re lucky, the chance to spot dolphins in their natural environment.

Get a taste of local life on this full-day cruise to Manavgat town, where you can haggle for goods at the lively bazaar and visit the famous Manavgat waterfall. You’ll also enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks on-board your ship, stop to swim in the cool waters of the Manavgat River and if you’re lucky, spot giant loggerhead sea turtles nesting on the shores.

Experience of the thrill of driving a buggy or quad on this trip from Side. You’ll get amazing aerial views and traverse rugged terrain on mountain paths, all under the guidance of an instructor with training and equipment included. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time to best suit your schedule, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get your pulse racing on a canyoning and white water rafting day trip from Side and other resorts. Travel to the Koprulu Canyon and enjoy a guided canyoning adventure. Clamber over rocks, splash through streams, and descend rock slides. At the main river, board a raft to paddle through calm waters and churning rapids. Upgrade to try a rope slide or high water jump during your canyoning. Outdoor lunch, equipment, and return hotel transfers included.

Soak up the highlights of Alanya, one of the liveliest resorts of the Turkish Riviera, on this full-day tour from Side, including hotel pick-up and lunch. Start with a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Alanya Castle, Cleopatra beach, Damlatas Cave and the Red Tower, then head to Alanya Harbor for a 1-hour cruise around the bay and finish with lunch on the banks of the Dimcay River.

Treat yourself to an all-inclusive experience at a Turkish bath, and start your holidays with a rejuvenating suite of luxurious treatments. You’ll have access to steam room and salt room, and pamper your skin with a mud bath, peels, a soap massage, and an olive oil massage. This Turkish bath package includes all listed treatments, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Side and selected areas.

Set sail along the Turkish Riviera to Alanya on-board a traditional Pirate ship. Admire views of Alanya Castle and the Red Tower from the water; explore Pirates Cave, Lovers Cave and Phosphorus Cave; and dive in to swim in the Mediterranean. Along the way, enjoy free time to head ashore and browse the shops in Alanya harbor, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board, and end the day with a fun foam party.

Escape the city for a relaxing full-day tour to the Sapadere canyon from Side, including lunch and a 1-hour stop-off in Alanya. Hidden away in the Taurus Mountains, the Sapadere canyon is an idyllic retreat and you’ll have ample time to walk through the canyon, explore the Guceler cave and swim beneath the falls.

With emerald green waters, tree-lined banks and a backdrop of the snow-capped Taurus Mountains, there are few more compelling places to enjoy a boat cruise than the Green Canyon. Sail around the scenic lake on this full-day tour from Side, passing the Little Canyon and Oymapinar Dam, enjoying lunch at a waterfront restaurant and stopping to swim in the cool, clear waters.

Enjoy the rush of white water rafting with the whole family on this action-packed journey down Köprülü Canyon. Set in the Antalya region’s Taurus mountains, this full-day, 8.5-mile guided adventure through the Koprucay Canyon National Park offers scenic views coupled with adrenaline-filled rafting that will thrill, whilst remaining suitable for those with no white-water experience.

Ride and raft on the wild side on this off-road plus white water thrill-seekers’ adventure. Departing from Side, this trip takes tourism to the extreme with an epic mountain buggy ride followed by white water rafting down the Kopulu River. See picturesque local villages and mosques set against the stunning Taurus Mountains, and prepare to get wet as instructors guide guests safely down intrepid rapids.

This excursion is all about having fun and relaxing. a day off the beaten track safari to some of Turkey’s unspoilt villages and a day The chance to explore on land and offshore all in the same day. Zooming through the countryside in a 4x4 on off-road tracks, the authentic Turkey will unfold as you leave the busy resorts of the coast behind and discover villages, such as , where life goes on at a much more tranquil pace. The ruins of ancient Cadianda also come into view.

Add some excitement to your Antalya vacation on a 9-hour rafting tour along the Koprucay River. Comfortable transportation takes you from your lodgings to Koprulu Canyon. After a rafting safety briefing, enjoy a scenic 4.4-mile (7 km) journey down stream. Break for lunch, then continue a further 4.4 miles. You don't need to risk bringing your camera, as souvenir photos and video are available for purchase after the tour.

Have you ever tried rafting before? Away from the coast, this part of Turkey is something of an adventure playground - created by Mother Nature herself. We’re talking craggy peaks, forests and river canyons. And it’s the latter that this trip focuses on. It’s a white water rafting trip in the Köprülü canyon in the mountains. After driving to the riverside village of Beskonak, you’ll be given a safety briefing before you don a helmet and life vest. Once you’ve taken your seat along with your guide in an eight-person raft - get ready to roll. Feel the cool breezes as your raft skims and spins over the waters with everyone laughing and shrieking along the way. Keep your eyes on the scenery, too. You’ll raft past steep cliffs and pine forests that most tourists never get to see. It’s an exhilarating ride but the rapids are gentle rather than turbulent, so they’re perfect for beginners. There’s also a complimentary lunch included in the trip.