Side in 1 Day for Friends - Scenic boat cruise through Oymapınar (Green) Canyon
In Collaboration with Vakare Travel Service. Updated on March 24, 2026.
Full-day boat tour from Side to the Oymapınar (Green) Canyon. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Side, a guided boat cruise through Green Canyon with swimming breaks, lunch at a restaurant next to the Oymapınar barrage, and unlimited soft drinks. Fishing equipment and local guide are included; pick-up times vary by hotel region.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Vakare Travel Service, inspired by the tour Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks from Side. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Scenic boat cruise through Oymapınar (Green) Canyon
- Swimming breaks in the reservoir
- Lunch at a restaurant next to Oymapınar barrage with unlimited soft drinks
- Optional fishing beside the barrage (inform guide for equipment)
Itinerary
Day 1
Hotel pickup in Side and transfer to Oymapınar barrage
We pick up guests from hotels in the Side area and transfer by minibus toward the Oymapınar (Green) Canyon. Please wait at your hotel's main entrance gate (not the reception) at the confirmed pick-up time.
Tips from local experts:
- Wait at your hotel’s main entrance gate — many Side hotels require guests to board there rather than at the reception.
- Have a small daypack ready (towel, sunscreen, ID); you can store larger luggage at your hotel.
- Pick-up time varies by hotel region; expect a 5–30 minute window and keep your phone available for SMS updates.
Green Canyon boat tour at Oymapınar barrage — cruise, swims, lunch
Boat tour on the Oymapınar reservoir (Green Canyon) with scenic cruising past small islands, waterfalls and canyon walls. The program includes swimming breaks, a lunch at a restaurant next to the barrage, unlimited soft drinks during lunch, time for a short walk or fishing beside the water. Inform your guide in advance if you need fishing equipment (provided on the tour).
Tips from local experts:
- Bring swimwear and a quick-dry towel; water can be cooler than the coast even in summer — a light wetsuit or rash guard helps for longer swims.
- If you want to fish, tell the guide before boarding so equipment can be readied; wear shoes suitable for wet/rocky surfaces if you plan to walk on the shore.
- Protect cameras and phones from spray — use a waterproof pouch or secure them in a zip-top bag during the cruise.
Return transfer and hotel drop-off in Side
After the boat tour and lunch, return trip to Side with drop-off at guests' hotels or main hotel entrance points.
Tips from local experts:
- Wait at your hotel’s main entrance gate for drop-off; drivers typically stop at the same collection point used in the morning.
- Bring any personal items you carried on the boat (phones, cameras, towels) and check the minibus for belongings before leaving.
- Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs) are not included — carry small change if you plan to buy items during brief stops.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | 2 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Experience |
