Köprülü Canyon Rafting — Prices & National Park 2026
National park famous for white-water rafting, a Roman bridge and 400 m deep canyon walls.
Köprülü Canyon: entrance fee Rafting tour about €15–25 (transfer + lunch included), opening hours Tours run 09:00–16:00. Suggested time: Full day. Best time to visit: May–September; June for water levels.
Köprülü Canyon National Park is Turkey's rafting capital, where the Köprüçay River has carved a gorge up to 400 metres deep through the Taurus. The park takes its name from the 2nd-century Roman Oluklu Bridge, whose single arch still carries traffic today.
The 14 km rafting run rates class 1–3 — ideal for first-timers and families — with stops to swim in the ice-cold turquoise water. Riverside trout restaurants and walks through the endemic cypress forest round out the day.
Köprülü Canyon entrance fee and opening hours (2026)
| Entrance fee | Rafting tour about €15–25 (transfer + lunch included) |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Tours run 09:00–16:00 |
| Suggested time | Full day |
| Best time to visit | May–September; June for water levels |
Prices are approximate for the 2026 season; check current rates at the ticket office.
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How do I get to Köprülü Canyon?
Rafting tours from Side and Alanya hotels include free transfer. Drivers follow the Taşağıl–Beşkonak road off the D400 (about 50 minutes from Side); there is parking near the Oluklu Bridge.
Distances and driving times to Köprülü Canyon
| From Antalya Airport (AYT) | 87 km · about 1 h 33 min by car |
|---|---|
| From Side | 68 km · about 1 h 19 min by car |
| From Manavgat | 67 km · about 1 h 16 min by car |
| From Alanya | 128 km · about 1 h 59 min by car |
Road distances and driving times calculated on the OpenStreetMap road network (OSRM), without traffic or stops. Compare all attractions →
Tips for visiting Köprülü Canyon
- Ask for a dry-bag on the raft for anything that must stay dry.
- Photo and video packages after rafting are extra — and negotiable.
- Pack a full change of clothes for after the river.
More than rafting: what to see in Köprülü Canyon
Köprülü Canyon has been a national park since 1973, and the canyon is worth a visit even without getting into a raft:
- Oluklu Bridge: the 2nd-century Roman bridge that gives the canyon its name ("köprü" means bridge), still crossing the Köprüçay above the turquoise water.
- Büğrüm Bridge: a second Roman bridge near Beşkonak, smaller and much quieter.
- Selge: the ruins of an ancient Pisidian city around the village of Altınkaya, reached by a winding mountain road above the bridge. Its theatre looks out over the peaks of the Taurus.
- Cypress forest: one of the largest natural stands of Mediterranean cypress in Turkey grows on the canyon slopes.
- Trout restaurants: riverside restaurants along the canyon road serve trout from the river's farms.
Where is Köprülü Canyon?
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Köprülü Canyon — frequently asked questions
Can you visit Köprülü Canyon without rafting?
Yes. You can drive to the Roman Oluklu Bridge, walk along the river, eat at the trout restaurants and continue up to the ancient city of Selge. It is about 50 minutes by car from Side.
Is rafting in Köprülü Canyon difficult?
The run is class 1–3: non-swimmers can join with life jackets and a guide sits in every raft. The minimum age is usually 6.
What does the rafting price include?
Hotel transfer, equipment, guide and lunch are standard; photo and video service is sold separately.
Can I visit the canyon without rafting?
Yes — the Roman Oluklu Bridge and canyon viewpoints are reachable by car, and the riverside restaurants are a destination in themselves.
How far is Köprülü Canyon from Side?
Köprülü Canyon is 68 km from Side by road — about 1 h 19 min by car without stops.
How far is Köprülü Canyon from Antalya Airport?
Köprülü Canyon is 87 km from Antalya Airport (AYT) by road — about 1 h 33 min by car without stops.
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