relaxed pace compared to other canyon tours. emerald-colored lake was beautiful. the long drive both ways felt tiring but the boat part was worth it
Green Canyon Alanya, Turkey
Compare tourGreen Canyon Family Boat Tour with Lunch and Swim Stops
This Green Canyon family boat tour from Alanya pairs a calm cruise on Oymapinar Dam Lake with easy swimming stops and a warm lakeside lunch.
- 8 hours · starts 9:00 AM We confirm your pickup time the day before.
- Free Pickup Pickup and drop-off included at no extra cost.
- English, Turkish Guide languages
- Free cancellation Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Confirmed by the operator Usually within a few hours.
- Book Now! Pay Later Pay on the day of your tour.
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Prices in GBP. Taxes included, no booking fee.
Date
Next available: Oct 21, 2026
Greyed dates are not available
Passengers
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Nothing to pay now — you can pay on the day.
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Confirmed by the operator
Highlights
- Cruise the emerald water of Oymapinar Dam Lake on a shaded double deck boat
- Swim in calm fresh water with no waves and no currents
- Hot lunch served at a restaurant on the shore of the canyon
- Round trip transfer from your hotel in Alanya
- Pine forests and Taurus Mountain panoramas from every seat
- A gentle pace that suits toddlers and grandparents alike
What's included
Included
- Included: Round trip hotel transfer from Alanya
- Included: Green Canyon boat cruise
- Included: Swimming breaks
- Included: Lunch
Not Included
- Not Included: Personal expenses
- Not Included: Drinks
- Not Included: Photos and videos
- Not Included: Tips
Itinerary
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Start Activity (09:00)
The tour begins at the listed activity start time. Hotel pickup takes place earlier and your exact pickup time is confirmed after your reservation.
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Climbing into the Taurus Foothills
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Drive-by
The minibus leaves the Alanya coast behind and winds up through pine slopes toward Manavgat.
Entrance fee included
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First Sight of Oymapinar Dam
- 20 minutes
- Photo stop
A short stop at the viewpoint gives everyone their first look at the green water held between the cliffs.
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Stepping Aboard the Double Deck Boat
- 15 minutes
Families board a wide wooden boat with a shaded lower deck and an open sun deck above.
Entrance fee included
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Gliding into the Emerald Canyon
- Key stop 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guided tour
The boat follows the fourteen kilometre gorge while your guide explains how the lake formed between the cliffs.
Entrance fee included
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Fresh Water Swim Stop
- Key stop 45 minutes
The engine stops in a sheltered bay so children and parents can swim in clear water without waves.
Entrance fee included
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Lakeside Table with Canyon Views
- Key stop 1 hour
Lunch is served at a restaurant on the shore where the whole family sits together facing the water.
Entrance fee included
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Deck Time Fishing and Family Photos
- 45 minutes
The afternoon is free for sunbathing a little fishing from the rail and photographs of the canyon walls.
Entrance fee included
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Slow Cruise Back to the Pier
- 1 hour
The boat turns gently homeward and passes the narrowest part of the gorge on the way.
Entrance fee included
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Road Home to Alanya
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Drive-by
The vehicle takes the same scenic road back down toward the coast.
Entrance fee included
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End Activity (17:00)
This is the time the activity ends. Your return transfer follows afterwards and drop-off time depends on traffic and your hotel location.
The order of the stops and the times may vary throughout the day.
About this activity
Green Canyon Family Boat Tour from Alanya
Some holiday days have to work for a five year old and a grandparent at the same time. This one leaves the Alanya shoreline behind and heads inland to Oymapinar Dam Lake where the water stays flat from morning until late afternoon and the boat moves slowly enough that nobody has to sit still.
Climbing Gently into the Taurus Foothills
The road follows the coast toward Manavgat before turning up between pine slopes. It bends a good deal on the way up so a bottle of water within reach helps younger passengers. Your guide uses the drive to explain how the day is laid out which means children know exactly what comes next.
Where the Water Turns Emerald
Oymapinar is one of the very few dam lakes in Turkiye open to sightseeing boats and the colour of it is what everyone photographs first. Cliffs rise on both sides of the fourteen kilometre gorge. The wooden boat keeps a shaded lower deck for anyone who would rather stay out of the sun and an open top deck for everyone else.
Splashing About in Water Without Waves
The captain anchors in a sheltered stretch so the family can swim straight from the boat. There are no waves and no currents on the lake which makes this far gentler than the open sea for a nervous young swimmer. Life jackets are kept on board and the whole swimming area stays in sight from the deck.
A Long Table Beside the Canyon
Lunch is served at a restaurant on the shore with the lake filling the view. The food is hot and straightforward which usually suits children who have just spent an hour in the water. Afterwards the afternoon belongs to sunbathing a little fishing from the rail and photographs of the canyon walls.
Why the Day Suits Every Age
Infants travel free and children between six and eleven pay a reduced rate. There is no walking route and nothing to climb so grandparents manage the whole programme comfortably. From the first viewpoint to the last stretch of road home the pace never rushes anyone.
Good to know
- Hotel pickup is earlier than the listed start time and is confirmed after your reservation
- The mountain road bends a lot so bring travel sickness tablets if anyone in the family is sensitive
- Pack swimwear towels and dry clothes for the two water stops
- Sun cream and hats matter because the upper deck is open to the sun
- Infants under six travel free and children aged six to eleven pay a reduced rate
- Bring cash for drinks and small extras on board
- Age policy: Adults 12+, children 6-11, infants 0-5.
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19 reviews
- James K.
- Laura B.
nice quiet day with the kids. water color incredible, no waves which made them feel safe swimming. winding mountain road was a bit much though
- Emma —.
loved the turquoise water and two swim stops. road was bumpy and twisty, my son felt carsick going up but the lake made up for it
- Emre —.
iyi aile turu, tekne gölgeli yer var. göl hiç dalga yok, çocuklar rahat yüzüyor. ama 8 saat uzun ve yol sarsıntılı
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Frequently Asked Questions
The time shown is the activity start time and not the pickup time. Your exact pickup time is arranged after your reservation is confirmed and depends on your hotel location.
Yes. The lake is flat all day and the boat has shaded seating so families with small children manage it easily.
No. The water stops are optional and life jackets are available on board.
Yes a hot meal is served at a restaurant on the lake shore. Drinks are not included.
The mountain road to Oymapinar takes a little over an hour in each direction.
A folding pushchair is fine although a baby carrier is easier on the pier and the boat steps.
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