The 15 Best Boat Trips in Side

1.Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,919 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $19Our pick

Join a lively jeep convoy from Side for a day of dusty mountain tracks, Green Canyon views, Green Lake swimming, lunch and a boat ride. Drivers such as Joseph, Atoo and Johnny Cash keep the day moving with music, jokes and water fights. Bring swimwear, sunglasses and a face covering, and leave electronics behind.

“Great activity, highly recommend. Great value for the money. Drivers deserve to be Tipped pls do so.”

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2.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,090 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Join guides such as Johnny Cash and drivers including Alex, Joseph, and Victor for an eight-hour Jeep safari from Side to Green Lake. Expect dusty mountain tracks, water fights, village stops, Manavgat Waterfall, lunch, and a one-hour boat ride when selected. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and a bandana.

“The travel in the jeeps was great fun. The off-road route gave some fantastic views as well as an exhilarating time. the regular water-fights were as welcome as they were timely as it was a very hot day and we dried off very quickly anyway. the food was also tasty and exactly as you'd expect with salad, pasta, chicken and herbs and spices. there was the opportunity to purchase cold drinks and snacks at the two main stops as well as on the boat [if you selected the option). swimming in the water was refreshing and cool. Additional costs to bear in mind when you go; It's wise to purchase…”

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3.Green Canyon Jeep Tour, Boat Trip & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,629 reviews · 7 hours · from $21

Join drivers such as Nihat, Nico, Mali, or Memo for a lively Jeep ride from Side to Oymapınar Dam and Green Lake. Expect dusty tracks, water fights, mountain views, Turkish lunch, tea, a boat trip with swimming, and a waterfall stop. The ride is playful rather than quiet, so bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

“We had a blast of a time, great hosts, lunch was really tasty, added extras are drinks for lunch plus I would recommend the water pistol , be prepared to get soaked, the boat trip was a bonus”

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4.Dolphin Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 896 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Spend about seven hours cruising from Kumköy Beach toward Dolphin Island, with hotel pickup, three possible swim stops, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, music, and a foam party. You may spot dolphins, turtles, or neither. English and Turkish staff, including guest-contact host Eric on some departures, keep the day moving.

“Very wonderful trip, the staff is amazing, food delicious, and everything is perfect. Really recommend! ❤️”

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5.Dolphin Island Boat Tour with BBQ & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 474 reviews · from $27

Join Seven Tours for a nine-hour sail from Side along the Manavgat River, Bosphorus, Dolphin Island, and Karaburun Bay. Choose grilled chicken or fish with rice and salad, swim three times, and dance to a live DJ at the foam party. English and German guides, hotel pickup, and life vests are included.

“Really nice activity for the whole family Very nice hosts in the boat”

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6.Boat Tour on the Manavgat River w/ Bazaar Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 7 hours · from $16Best value

Join a seven-hour Manavgat River cruise from Side with hotel pickup, a swim at Cennet Beach, grilled chicken or fish lunch, and free time at the bazaar. You can add the waterfall visit for a small fee. Guides speak English, German, Russian and Turkish, and guide Kadir has earned special praise for his lively approach.

“I got sick during the night, so I had to cancel on the day itself. They were very kind and told me I could rebook. I found that very considerate although I cancelled very late.”

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7.Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Spend eight hours beyond Side, riding a cabrio bus through orange groves and Taurus Mountain villages, cruising Green Lake, and eating lunch near Oymapinar Dam. An English or German-speaking guide leads the day, with a mosque visit, Manavgat Waterfall, optional swimming, and an optional zoo stop.

“Would recommend to anyone. I didn't think it was rushed at all and we had a good variety of activities throughout the day. Great value for money.”

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8.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Travel from Side by open-top jeep to Green Lake, with an optional one-hour boat ride, lunch, water fights, countryside views, and a stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Tour leaders such as Jonny Cash help keep the day lively, while hotel pickup, a maximum group of 20, and a $30.25 price make this a busy but good-value outing.

“Amazing day out and the staff were fantastic! Food was lovely! Would definitely do the excursion again and again.”

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9.Manavgat River Boat Trip & Grand Market w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 284 reviews · from $20

Spend seven hours on a 45-passenger wooden boat, cruising from Manavgat toward the Mediterranean. You get hotel pickup, a barbecue lunch, a river swim, and time at the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and optional waterfall. English and German guides lead the day.

“It was worth the money Staff was nice Food was really good Definitely recommend it”

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10.Green Canyon Boat Trip with Lunch near Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 253 reviews · from $23

From Side, you’ll cruise the 14-kilometer Grand Canyon and 3-kilometer Little Canyon, with swim stops, a buffet lunch, and views of the Taurus Mountains. An English-speaking guide accompanies the trip, but commentary can be limited. Bring swimwear and a towel, and expect a full day with transport.

“Transfer excellent, welcomed by friendly and efficient staff. Fantastic experience, cruise was amazing. Everything was clearly explained, got x2 swim breaks plus 50mins for lunch. Lunch at restaurant was delicious. Music on board was good. would highly recommend.”

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11.Alanya Guided Tour with Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 112 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

From Side, spend nine hours exploring Alanya with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit the panoramic terrace, Banana Garden, Damlatas Cave, Cleopatra Beach, and Alanya Harbor, then take a one-hour boat ride around the peninsula before lunch beside the Dimcay River. You also get 1.5 hours of free time in Alanya.

“The trip was ok, but the extra money for the cave wasn't worth it. The booking guide says it is 2 Euros, but the guide charged me 5 Euros, there is only one cave to see, and it can be done in less than 5 minutes. The lunch was a standard buffet grilled chicken with salad, pasta and rice, but the drinks were quite expensive at 6 Euros for one beer compared to the 4.5 Euros I paid in town. The boat trip was an hour, and basically, we went out of the harbour, round the point and back. The crew tried to make it fun. I thought this was…”

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12.Cabrio Bus Safari & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $20

Spend about seven hours riding from Side into the Taurus Mountains, visiting village areas, Seleukia, the aqueducts, mosque, Green Lake, and Manavgat Waterfalls. A catamaran boat ride and lunch are included. Guide languages are English, German, and Russian. Ask about the open Cabrio bus and exact stops before booking.

“Eine absolute 10/10 :) Vielen Dank an unseren Guide Murat der uns erstklassig durch den Tag geführt hat :)”

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13.Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch & Swimming Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 63 reviews · from $26

Spend seven hours cruising from the Manavgat River into the Mediterranean on Baba A Boat. Your English or German-speaking guide points out river turtles, shipyards, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles. Swim at the river mouth, enjoy lunch, join the foam party, and choose between a coastal cruise or island stop, depending on conditions.

“Look at first we thought oh god what did we sign up for because it is a little run down and not as expected but genuinely had the best time. The team on board are lovely, can’t complain about the food and the kids loved the jumping from the boat as well as the foam party. A bit pushy with the pictures so don’t partake if you don’t want to buy them as they do print them as well as other souvenirs so can be a bit miffed if you don’t want them.”

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14.Side & Caretta Bay Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 52 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Join Seven Tours for a six-hour boat trip from Side with hotel pickup, a guide in English or German, lunch, river views, swims at Caretta Bay, and a foam party. You’ll see Side’s ancient harbor area from the water and may choose an option with soft drinks. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and dry clothes.

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15.Green Canyon Boat Trip w/Unlimited Soft Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $21

Leave Side by hotel pickup for Oymapinar Dam, an ancient Roman bridge, and a 14-kilometer cruise through Green Canyon. You get a swimming stop, lunch, unlimited soft drinks on the boat, and time for canoes or fishing rods. Guides speak English, German, Russian, Turkish, and Italian.

“The tour was excellent definitely recommend. Eric who handling the booking was very efficient and kept in touch before and after. beautiful place to visit”

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