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Side Eagle Canyon Tour: Explore Peaceful Nature and Selge Ancient City or Enjoy Rafting Adventure
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Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature on the Side Eagle Canyon Tour. Choose between exploring the peaceful Selge Ancient City or embarking on an exhilarating rafting adventure. Join us for a day of unforgettable experiences!
Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature on the Side Eagle Canyon Tour. Choose between exploring the peaceful Selge Ancient City or embarking on an exhilarating rafting adventure. Join us for a day of unforgettable experiences!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Side - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Side/Manavgat. After a pleasant 1-hour drive, they will reach our facility. Upon arrival, participants will be grouped according to their chosen package—either rafting or exploring the ancient city of Selge—and the tour will commence.
- Selge Antik Kenti - Discover the ancient city of Selge,…
- Side - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Side/Manavgat. After a pleasant 1-hour drive, they will reach our facility. Upon arrival, participants will be grouped according to their chosen package—either rafting or exploring the ancient city of Selge—and the tour will commence.
- Selge Antik Kenti - Discover the ancient city of Selge, nestled in the Taurus Mountains. Visitors will explore the renowned Adamkayalar rock formations, the captivating Little Cappadocia, and the historic Roman theater. This excursion offers a remarkable combination of natural beauty and ancient architecture, providing an immersive experience in history and splendor.
- TazI Kanyonu - Experience the stunning beauty of Tazı Canyon, also known as Eagle Canyon, a hidden treasure among Turkey’s natural attractions. With its towering cliffs and panoramic vistas, it is an ideal spot for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking trails and capture breathtaking photos of this magnificent landscape.
- TazI Kanyonu - Relish a delightful lunch by the picturesque river at Tazı Canyon. Enjoy local cuisine while being surrounded by the serene sounds of nature and the canyon’s stunning beauty. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate during your adventure in this remarkable natural wonder.
- Side - At the conclusion of the tour, after bidding farewell to our esteemed guests, they will be transported back to their hotels in Side/Manavgat following an approximately 1-hour drive.
What's Included
- White-water rafting
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- All necessary equipment: helmet, life jacket, paddles
- 4x4 Safari Tour
- White-water rafting
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- All necessary equipment: helmet, life jacket, paddles
- 4x4 Safari Tour
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Take part in the Side Eagle Canyon Tour for an unforgettable day packed with pleasure and relaxation. This full-day trip is perfect for individuals of all ages who seek to get away from the masses and soak in the calmness of nature. Differing from traditional sightseeing, this nature adventure directs you to several notable and significant locations in…
Take part in the Side Eagle Canyon Tour for an unforgettable day packed with pleasure and relaxation. This full-day trip is perfect for individuals of all ages who seek to get away from the masses and soak in the calmness of nature. Differing from traditional sightseeing, this nature adventure directs you to several notable and significant locations in the Taurus Mountains.
✅This tour presents optional offers, please make your selection during the booking process. You have the choice to visit Selge city or partake in a Rafting experience instead.
✅ On this journey, you will experience a serene day in the embrace of nature, far from the city’s hustle and strain.
✅ This incredible natural charm often attracts nature enthusiasts. Join us to discover unparalleled vistas.
✅ Discover the stunning natural aspects of Koprulu Canyon National Park through a thrilling Rafting expedition.
✅ Stroll the trails of the Eagle Canyon and pay a visit to the Ancient City of Selge.
- If you pickup rafting option: Sun Creams, Sun Glasses, Swimming Costumes, Towels, Comfortable Shoes or Sneakers that can be warn in the water (No flip-flops), T-shirt to wear under your life-jacket, Spare clothes for the end of the trip.
- Please don’t bring your electronics unless they are waterproof.
Location
Side
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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C9282bckirstenb
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic, great value: Seyfu was a great guide! - We had a really great day out. Very full, very interesting and VERY good value. The information given throughout was clear and informative; our guide Seyfu was attentive and helpful throughout, offering advice when required, available constantly. He really was exceptional. I would recommend this trip to anybody who likes to get out into the real countryside of Türkiye: mountains, rivers, villages and villagers, ancient ruins and still-utilised ancient bridges ! Fantastic.
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Kimberley_h
Apr 13, 2026
We did the canyon and the... - We did the canyon and the rafting with Sino as our guide. He made the experience. He was so energetic and welcoming we had a great time. Be prepared to get wet! The canyon is spectacular, but you don't spend much time there. Few pictures and you're done, although we didn't want to do anything else.
The only downsides I would say 1. Pick up was a bit later than expected, with picking up others and the drive we were in the bus for nearly 2 hours, so be prepared. 2. As soon as you arrive you have to get changed into your rafting gear, so don't expect nice photos in the canyon.
We had the opportunity to purchase pictures from the raft, these are really high quality and surprisingly reasonably priced, we were expecting a hefty bill. But no, great service and a fantastic price. Highly recommend.
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220annikao
May 10, 2025
Can definitely be recommended - The moment was precious
Have enjoyed the time very much
The tour guides were very friendly
Would definitely repeat it
The view was great
Ragtime was fun
Our ride was very nice and motivating
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803yohanf
Apr 10, 2025
Beautiful - Despite the impressive winding roads and a bit scary at times, the day was perfect, breathtaking scenery, I highly recommend, that is to do! (No pictures of the canyon because my children are in all the pictures)
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Daniel
Jul 7, 2025
Super experience for young and old - Super tour guide, was really fun. Point deduction for: the arrival took over an hour and the air conditioning in the bus did not really work. Otherwise very nice experience, is recommended
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Claudi
Apr 18, 2025
Very nice route, highly recommended - We wanted to go to Selge and therefore chose for that and not rafting. Definitely didn't regret it. Rafting was probably also beautiful, didn't look very intense and very small children were allowed but little Cappadocia was really beautiful. Highlight of the trip.
Transfer went smoothly at the hotel to a meeting point. But there it was very unclear. The driver said 10 minute pee break (were just 30 minutes on the way). Owner said it was the last point to buy anything else. Tja.... The latter was certainly not true. Eventually we had to wait more than half an hour when it turned out that we were continuing in another van. After this we drove on to Express Rafting. The tour operator. And quite chaotic there too. There are also many buses coming at the same time but one driver shouts this and then others shouting something else. Luckily we find our guide Adam and the jeep. Waiting again because there are other guests to come. We were picked up 9.15 and finally we leave at 11.15 am. We drive 2 jeeps. Adam is a guide and driver in the front car and we drive with a Turkish driver in the second. Despite the language barrier, the driver makes it a pleasant day with music and a dance.
We stop at a view. Very nice and the ability to zipline. Costs an extra 10 euros. After this we drive to various gorges, views and valleys. Adam regularly steps out for explanations in German and English.
Eventually we stop at Selge. This is really beautiful. We have sunny weather, not too much wind. There are still 2 jeeps but it is not mega busy. Really a special experience. We walk a bit into the canyon. There are no other tourists and the tranquility makes the place even more mystical.
Back again a detailed explanation and the opportunity to drink and eat. Because the day is kind of weird. Lunch is end of day. Not until 4 p.m. We can buy a traditional pancake (3 euros pp) and are happy afterwards that we had something to eat. The Selge is followed by the amphitheater. Also very impressive. It's annoying that the saleswomen are very pushy.
After this the route back towards Tazi. We stop for some more photo opportunities and then visit the Tazi gorge. Also very nice but in relation to the rest this is a bit disappointing. They are 3 wooden decking and there is nothing more to see / do. Along the way we stop briefly at a waterfall and get some explanation.
Back lunch is ready... 16 hours. It's a chicken skewer with bulger and spaghetti and salad. Chicken tastes fine. The rest a little lame. Fine because we eat at the resort.
After the "lunch" the way back is a lot smoother and we are back at the hotel at 5.30 pm.
Really a beautiful day, highly recommended.
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Dayana_f
Oct 22, 2025
Stunning Canyon, Unsafe Tour - The natural beauty of the Köprülü Canyon and river is truly stunning, but the tour experience was dangerously unsafe, poorly organized, and deeply disappointing due to the amount of thrash all over the place.
The driver acted as the guide for everything (driving, rafting, jeep tour), meaning no one was specialized. Communication was scarce, as almost no staff, including the rafting guide, spoke English. While the landscape is beautiful, the river itself was dirty, full of floating trash, and the rest stops were equally polluted.
Safety was the biggest issue for us. The 4x4 jeep safari was terrifying. Drivers were incredibly reckless on public roads, speeding, zig-zagging, and creating frequent close calls. The jeep offered no seatbelts or airbags. This aggressive driving was highly irresponsible and not the experience we booked.
Though the driver improved their driving after we complained, it doesn't fix the fundamental problems of the lack of professionalism, pollution, and dangerous transportation. Find a different, more serious company that puts safety first and protects the environment.
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Joelina
Apr 24, 2025
Chaos! - It was very disorganized overall. On site, 5 different excursions were coordinated in parallel, which ended in a huge chaos overall. Nobody really knew where to go.
Also, on the way out, breaks were already taken at a kiosk that wanted 0.33l 10 euros for a plastic ready-made coffee, a water and an iced tea....
We booked a German guide and ended up with a Polish tour group. The other travelers were so nice and translated for us.
Better to offer fewer activities and more coordinated.
The rafting was fun and also the jeep tour to the lookout point!
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Gregnr2
Jun 1, 2025
Beware of offering service. - Not transparent communication. Coming with a written sheet afterwards and charging extra for banalities. This was refused and the pathetic my boss my boss story came up.
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Andrea
Jul 3, 2025
0/5 stars. Save your money - Positive
We went to a beautiful place where we could swim for 20 min.
Negative
-The driver was driving like a complete lunatic. We were in this sort of van with no roof, windows or seatbelt. The tires of the car were completely bald and worn out. It was a very uphill/downhill narrow road with nothing but precipices on the sides. Driver was driving super fast and not breaking in the curves, speeding up and passing cars in curves for absolute no reason. Everyone was nervous, and didn’t feel safe or had anywhere to hang on to. We asked the driver to please drive slower and more careful. His excuse was that he knows the road, and he normally drives 400 people per day. He obliged but shortly after continued the reckless driving for the rest of the trip
-The information given in the tour was just okay. For the most part, the driver was just yelling (and not even nicely). “Left is canyon. Right is the rafting. Make photo fast.” He would stop for literally 2 seconds, so we could snap a photo while from the car and then continued driving
-Music was very loud (and a couple of people complained about it). I get that the music is for good mood and good atmosphere but NONE of this was happening in this tour, so the loud music was just annoying
-Everything was in a rush. Didn’t feel well organized. People yelling in all directions to hurry up. Just felt stressful and not at all enjoyable
-On our way back to the hotel the driver randomly stopped at this sort of market and without saying a word he just stepped out of the car. OVER FIFTEEN minutes later, we are all waiting for him in the boiling hot car not knowing what is happening. Turns out he was sitting on a table drinking tea and smoking
-We were picked up at 09:06 and got back to the hotel at 18:00 (later than planned). Everyone was tired, hot and in a bad mood.
It was honestly a waste of a day, money, and time. Even if they would give it for free, I wouldn’t want to do this tour again.
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