Rafting in Antalya

Köprülü Canyon greets you with pine trees, towering cliffs and views of the Taurus Mountains. The river here is clean and cool, and the route is split into two stages of different difficulty, with lunch right by the water in between.

After the transfer from your hotel, you arrive at the rafting centre, which has changing rooms, showers, toilets and a café. There is time to get ready and change, after which the instructors give a briefing on paddling technique and safety rules in English, German, Russian and Persian. Helmets, life jackets and paddles are provided.

The first stage of the descent starts at 12:00. It is about 8 kilometres long and takes around an hour. The current here is gentle and ideal for beginners: you can hear birdsong, spot small waterfalls and drift between the trees. Each boat holds about 11 people, including the instructor.

By 13:00 the group pulls up at a riverside restaurant for a 45-minute lunch break. You will be served grilled chicken breast, a seasonal salad and a side dish. Once refuelled, you will be ready to continue the adventure.

The second stage starts at 14:00. It is about 6 kilometres long and takes 40–45 minutes. The current is faster and the waves are bigger, so this stretch is noticeably more exhilarating. Rafting finishes at around 15:00, after which you can take a shower, change and look through the photos and videos taken during the day. The instructors offer the footage from the trip for purchase. Prices for these services are negotiable.