ANTALYA · TURKEY
Antalya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular manavgat river cruises, gathered from across the Antalya coast. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
See Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall in one long Antalya day, with a guided history stop, lunch, and included waterfall entry.
Most Popular“Top trip, really enjoyed the day. Our guide was so knowledgeable. The weather was great and actually learnt lots of stuff from the guide, unfortunately I don't remember his name, fit 73 years old man. He took us around, giving us info on the bus”
Side boat cruise on the Manavgat River with Cennet Beach swim, lunch onboard, Manavgat Bazaar, optional waterfall visit for $16.
“Pick up was at an arranged time from our hotel in Side. We were taken to the boat where we were greeted by the friendly staff. The boat trip along the Manavgat river was lovely and scenic, as was the stop at a local beach for a swim in the sea and to try some…”
Horse ride from Side and Manavgat: first forest trails, then a beach run. Hotel pickup, helmet, 1-hour ride in 1.5 hours.
“First time horse riding and I would highly recommend. Ode, the instructor did an amazing job.”
Boat down the Manavgat River to the sea, swim at the river-meets-ocean spot, enjoy lunch, then hit the Manavgat Bazaar and waterfall.
“Very good value for money. The lunch was very tasty. The waterfall was beautiful and worth a visit. Not sure what we were expecting from the boat trip and it felt a bit strange to go out to sea briefly but a nice, chilled out adventure. Our driver was lovely in the bus that picked…”
Perge, Aspendos and Side in one day from Antalya, with a break at Manavgat Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, and entry tickets included.
“Perge was amazing to see. I would have loved more time there. I realise there was a lot to see. The lunch was superb. This was my best tour so far in Antalya and I highly recommend it. Aspendos as well was amazing to see. A bit steep for me but the places on this…”
Full-day Manavgat River boat trip from Side with Grand Bazaar and barbecue lunch. Swim where the river meets the sea.
“day trip was great, hosts were amazing, friendly and helpful. would have been nice to have more available on the island, but the sea, sun loungers and jet skis may have been enough for alot of people”
Manavgat waterfall, Roman aqueducts, Green Lake boat trip, and Oymapınar Dam views on an 8-hour guided tour from Antalya.
“Fantastic day trip. Do not miss this one out as it was the best out of three we did. Not much time spent on bus which is always a good thing. Started at a Mosque which we felt privileged to visit inside. Onto a ancient Roman village with far reaching views. After that the gorgeous…”
Hotel pickup, a Manavgat River lunch cruise with a swim, optional waterfalls, then bazaar time in Side’s region for 8 hours.
“Jeg must pay 20euro for taxi”
Side’s Manavgat River cruise mixes a swim at the river-sea meeting point, optional waterfalls, and market time, with lunch and pickup included.
“Had a lovely experience. Staff on board were so lovely even assisted with our prams on and off the boat. Really enjoyed our day out and the pictures we were able to buy were brilliant”
1.5-hour horse ride from Side. Choose forest or beach paths, enjoy calm horses, and get hotel pickup and equipment included.
“Really nice experience of an hours ride with my family as a group. Children (8 &5) absolutely adored it.”
Side to Manavgat river cruise with lunch and unlimited soft drinks, market time, plus optional Manavgat Waterfall and hotel pickup.
“This trip was underwhelming compared to other pirate ship experiences. The boat sailed briefly on a river and at sea before stopping at a small beach, where sunbeds cost extra. We also had to pay more to see a waterfall and only stayed 20 minutes. The tour ended with an hour at a local bazaar.…”
Side’s Green Canyon boat trip with lunch and soft drinks includes hotel pickup, a serene cruise, swim stops, and a Manavgat Dam visit.
“Amazing trip with amazing view although the water was super cold since its November ,so if you would like to swim in warm water book for an earlier trip”
See Side’s Manavgat Waterfall, Green Lake boat time, and ancient ruins on a full-day group tour with hotel pickup and lunch.
“We picked this tour partly to see Seleukia ancient ruins but we weren't taken there and when I asked guide why, they said they have been closed all year as they are excavating new finds. This was never mentioned at any time and is still in the itinerary advert. We only found out because I…”
Cruise Manavgat River past the waterfall and into town bazaar time, with lunch and a swim—plus convenient hotel pickup from Side and Alanya.
“De activiteit naar de waterval was prima alleen alles er omheen was veelste lang. Waardoor de activiteit veel langer duurde dan de 7 uur die doorgegeven was. Als we dit van te voren hadden geweten dan hadden we dit op eigen houtje geregeld. De reisleider was verantwoordelijk voor 4 bussen, vanwege alle lange pauzes wilde…”
Cruise the Manavgat River from Belek with a waterfall stop and market time, plus chances for sea turtles and a beach swim.
“We really enjoyed the trip - the highlight was definitely the river cruise and the stop at the beach. The grand bazaar was interesting, but we went there last and a lot of the stalls were already packing up. We stopped at a 'small bazaar' which was just a big clothing shop, which seemed like…”
From the old harbour to the far end of the coast, and every way to spend the day.
