MANAVGAT BOAT TOUR

• Join us on an exciting yacht tour along the Manavgat River! Aboard our spacious and comfortable three-deck yacht, you can enjoy scenic landscapes, observe pelicans, and spot river turtles in the clear waters. Where the river meets the sea, we’ll take a 45-minute stop for you to sunbathe, swim, and enjoy the warm currents. While you relax, lunch will be prepared on the yacht. After lunch, you’ll embark on a sea cruise, admiring the beautiful coastline before returning to the pier. Following the yacht tour, we’ll take a bus to the famous Manavgat Waterfall, located in a picturesque forest park. You’ll also have 1.5 to 2 hours of free time to visit the local Manavgat market. Here, you’ll find everything from jewelry to handmade souvenirs, national sweets, fresh spices, fruits, and vegetables. Join us for this unique tour!
• Check out the latest prices and detailed program descriptions on our website. Book your excursion today and pay on the bus. We have ensured that traveling with us is not only interesting but also comfortable, so the price includes transfers from hotels in Gundogdu, Colakli, Evrenseki, Kumkoy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengol, Kizilot, and Kizilagac. Enjoy your vacation with us.

Tour Program

• Pickup from hotels by region from 08:30 - 09:30 (Exact pickup time will be added to your e-ticket after booking confirmation.)
• Departure from Manavgat pier
• Guide’s introduction to the program
• 45-minute swimming stop at the confluence of the Manavgat River and the sea
• Lunch on the yacht (trout or chicken, pasta, salad, and bread)
• Post-lunch yacht cruise along the sea, returning to Manavgat pier
• Visit to Manavgat Waterfall (optional, $4)
• Two hours of free time at the local Manavgat market
• Gathering on the bus
• Return to hotels at 16:30 - 17:30

Tour Details

• The tour begins between 08:30 - 09:30. We’ll pick you up at your hotel’s security gate and head to the Manavgat port, located 5 km from Side.
• At the pier, a spacious three-deck yacht awaits you for an exciting journey. The guide will explain the program in detail.
• The first stop will be 45 minutes at the point where the Manavgat River meets the Mediterranean Sea. During the swim, you will experience the stark contrast between the cool river water and the warm sea water—a unique sensation.
• After swimming, you’ll return to the yacht where lunch will be ready, consisting of chicken or fish, pasta, and fresh vegetables, included in the tour cost.
• After lunch, the yacht cruise continues along the Mediterranean Sea, passing the scenic coastline. Enjoy its beauty from the sea!
• The yacht will dock at the Manavgat port, and you’ll board a bus to the Manavgat Waterfall—a well-known site and a symbol of Side. The waterfall is 2 meters high and 40 meters wide. We will visit one of the viewing platforms during the next stop.
• Entrance to the waterfall is optional and not included in the tour cost (approximately $4 per person).
• The tour continues to the famous Manavgat Bazaar, one of the largest markets on the Antalya coast.
• You will have 1.5 hours of free time for shopping. You can buy souvenirs, interesting items, sweets, spices, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
• After the free time, you’ll return to the buses and head back to your hotel. The transfer will bring you back between 16:30-17:30.

Included in the Price

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Lunch
• Insurance
• Guide service

Not Included in the Price

• Personal expenses (photos, souvenirs, etc.)
• Any drinks during the tour
• Waterfall entrance fee ($4) (optional)

What to Bring

• Camera, water
• Towel, swimsuit
• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Money for personal expenses

Distances

• Distance from Kızılot to Side port: 20 km - 25 minutes
• Distance from Kızılağaç to Side port: 16 km - 20 minutes
• Distance from Titreyengöl to Side port: 8 km - 15 minutes
• Distance from Sorgun to Side port: 5 km - 10 minutes
• Distance from Side to Side port: 5 km - 10 minutes
• Distance from Kumköy to Side port: 5 km - 10 minutes
• Distance from Evrenseki to Side port: 8 km - 12 minutes
• Distance from Çolaklı to Side port: 10 km - 15 minutes
• Distance from Gündoğdu to Side port: 13 km - 20 minutes

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Additional Information

Early Booking Discounts

• Book in advance!
• Book your tour at least 7 days before the start and receive a 4% discount
• Book your tour at least 30 days before the start and receive a 5% discount

Additional Information

• Children traveling for free do not have separate seats on the bus. They share seats with adults (sit on laps). If you want your child to have a separate seat, book them as a paying child during the order.

About the Attractions

Manavgat River Yacht Tour from Side

• Yacht tours can be enjoyed not only on the sea but also on rivers. A river cruise will add variety to your holiday and provide a break from the beach routine.

Location

• The Manavgat River is one of Turkey’s largest and deepest waterways. It stretches 93 kilometers long and 40-50 meters wide. It’s a fairly full-flowing river with crystal-clear, cool water of a beautiful turquoise hue. The Manavgat’s source is formed by several springs on the slopes of the Western Taurus, at an altitude of about 1350 meters, and is also fed by underground sources.
• Two dams were built on the river: Manavgat and Oymapınar, as well as trout farms. Its waters nourish the plains, considered the most fertile in Antalya province, where fruits, vegetables, cotton, and cereals are grown.
• The riverbanks are also a National Park with rich flora and fauna, home to a large number of birds and animals.
• Dividing the city of the same name into two parts, the river flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The spot where the cold river water meets the warm sea water is particularly popular with tourists. Besides offering a unique sensory experience, the sharp temperature contrast has a toning and rejuvenating effect.

Tour Experience

• The Manavgat River Yacht Tour is almost a full-day excursion. In the morning, our bus will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the port. Here, you will board a spacious and comfortable three-deck yacht and set off on an exciting journey. Enjoy scenic landscapes, watch pelicans, and spot river turtles in the clear waters.
• At the confluence of the river and the sea, the yacht will make a 45-minute stop. You can disembark on the shore, sunbathe on the white sandy beach, swim in the river, sea, or both, feeling the warm current alternate with the cool one.
• While you relax and swim, lunch is being prepared on the yacht.
• After lunch, the second part of the tour begins—a sea cruise.
• The yacht will sail along the sea coast and return to the pier.
• After leaving the yacht, you’ll board buses and head to Side’s most famous attraction—the Manavgat Waterfall, located in a picturesque forest park.
• The Manavgat Waterfall is not a natural attraction but man-made. It’s a dam that ensures the proper functioning of the Oymapınar reservoir. The waterfall is only 2 meters high but spans 40 meters wide. Viewing platforms on both sides offer the best views. Descending to the water is strictly prohibited due to the strong current and low water temperature, even in the heat, not exceeding +10°C.
• Interestingly, the waterfall was once featured on a 5 lira banknote, though these bills are no longer in circulation.
• During this tour, you will also have 1.5 to 2 hours of free time to visit the Manavgat Bazaar. If you love shopping or are looking for souvenirs to bring back from Turkey, this is the place to be. It’s the largest market where you can find everything from jewelry to handmade souvenirs. Special attention should be given to national sweets, fresh spices, fruits, and vegetables.