Side nature tours

Enjoy peaceful moments in Side's natural beauty. Join jeep safaris, waterfall visits, and green canyon boat tours for a relaxing day surrounded by fresh air and stunning landscapes.

All day trips to see Side's mountains, waterfalls and forests

Nature Tours in Side, Turkey – FAQs

What are the most popular nature tours in Side?
Some of the most sought-after nature tours in Side include the Green Canyon Boat Trip, Jeep Safari through the Taurus Mountains, and excursions to the Manavgat Waterfalls. These tours offer a blend of scenic beauty and adventure.
What can I expect on the Green Canyon Boat Trip?
The Green Canyon Boat Trip takes you through the serene waters of the Oymapınar Dam Lake, surrounded by lush landscapes. It's a relaxing experience with opportunities for swimming and enjoying the natural surroundings.
Is the Jeep Safari suitable for families with children?
Yes, the Jeep Safari is family-friendly. It offers an adventurous ride through the Taurus Mountains, with stops at traditional villages and picturesque spots, making it enjoyable for both adults and children.
How long do these nature tours typically last?
Most nature tours in Side are full-day excursions, lasting approximately 7 to 8 hours. However, there are also half-day options available for those with time constraints.
Are meals included in these tours?
Many nature tours, such as the Green Canyon Boat Trip and Jeep Safari, include lunch as part of the package. It's advisable to check the specific tour details when booking.
What should I bring on a nature tour in Side?
It's recommended to bring comfortable clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera to capture the beautiful scenery. Also, carry some cash for personal expenses or tips.
Are these tours guided?
Yes, most nature tours in Side are guided by experienced professionals who provide insights into the region's history, culture, and natural features.
Can I book these tours online?
Absolutely. Many tour operators offer online booking options, allowing you to reserve your spot in advance and sometimes benefit from early bird discounts
Are there any age restrictions for these tours?
While most tours are suitable for all ages, some activities, like rafting or quad biking, may have age or health restrictions. It's best to consult the tour operator for specific requirements.
What makes Side's nature tours unique?
Side's nature tours offer a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and adventure. The region's rich history, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality make these excursions memorable.

Side Nature Tours & Excursions

Side offers a beautiful mix of nature and culture, making it a perfect place for nature tours and outdoor excursions. Surrounded by the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, the region is full of scenic landscapes, peaceful forests, rivers, and ancient ruins hidden in nature.

Popular nature excursions in Side include jeep safaris through the mountains, where visitors can enjoy fresh air, small villages, and panoramic views. Another favorite is the Green Canyon boat tour, which takes guests on a relaxing trip through a quiet reservoir surrounded by lush greenery and cliffs — ideal for swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing on deck.

For more active travelers, rafting in Köprülü Canyon National Park is a great choice. This river adventure combines natural beauty with a bit of adrenaline, all while remaining suitable for beginners and families. Hiking and trekking tours are also available for those who want to explore the pine forests and discover hidden waterfalls.

These tours are a great way to enjoy Side’s peaceful nature, away from the crowds. Whether you want adventure or quiet relaxation, nature excursions around Side offer something for every traveler.

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Google reviews about excursions to Side nature

User Image Stefanie Wyshoff

On-time pick-up, a great boat trip with friendly people. Nice conversation. We had a fun-filled day in October. This month we are back at the same pla...

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User Image Сергей А

We went on a trip from Kyzylagach to Cappadocia on 24th September 2022. We booked it through the Side-Tour companys website. The tour itself was condu...

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User Image Greta

Thank you so much for the trip! The guide Bahadur was very friendly and helpful. We learned a lot about Turkish history, it was very interesting. He a...

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We took the Green Canyon tour today, which we booked through their website. The verdict: its amazing. The value for money is spot on. They picked us u...

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We booked a boat tour online at the last minute. Everything worked out perfectly: communication via WhatsApp, pickup by bus, and a fantastic boat trip...

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User Image Sven K

In March 2023, we booked a Quad Tour for a great price of 25€ per person through their website. The booking process went really smooth! We decided spo...

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User Image Наталья Подъячева

We took a tour to the Green Canyon in June 2023. We were satisfied. Everything was on time, no delays. The price was the best we could find. We paid u...

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User Image Nico Aha

Green Canyon Tour Really satisfied The food wasnt the best (cant expect more for the price) Very beautiful place Super friendly crew Learnt a lot abo...

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User Image Agnieszka Kępa

Great planning of the trip to Manavgat (cruise, waterfall, bazaar). We recommend it!

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User Image Volodymyr Frolov

We booked three tours, but we had to cancel one because our child wasnt feeling well. They handled the cancellation without any issues. 1. The Green...

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User Image Наталья Григорьева

Great tours at affordable prices! We purchased a tour to Green Canyon. They came to pick us up at our hotel in the center of Manavgat, as per our requ...

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User Image Elena Barab

Im really pleased with the agency. I went on a tour to Alanya from Side. It was well organized, they answered questions via WhatsApp. The tour guide e...

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User Image Диляра Рашитовна

I really enjoyed the Green Canyon tour. It was well-organized, the views were fantastic, and the driver was amazing (I cant remember his name...). Guy...

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User Image Natalia Pigildina

I really enjoyed the trip to Green Canyon, its unbelievably beautiful and the staff was very friendly. There were two things to note: 1) The loud mus...

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We booked the Green Canyon boat tour and the buggy tour through the website/WhatsApp on two consecutive days. Everything, from hotel pick-up to the to...

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User Image Jan I Adriaanse

I booked a Green Canyon tour. The process was quick through their website. I received the confirmation quickly. There was a miscommunication with tran...

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User Image Manuel Gossmann

Absolutely recommended, we were on the pirate ship and I can say it was simply fantastic. As soon as we were picked up from the hotel, we received a t...

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User Image Иван Васильев

We went on a buggy safari. The service was great: they drove us to the location and back, and gave us a briefing. Bandanas, glasses, gloves were avail...

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User Image Manfred Holz

We booked the off-road vehicle tour online. The process was simple and reliable. Even booking spontaneously for the next day wasnt an issue. The tour...

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User Image Grzegorz Gwoździański

Good evening! We would like to thank you for the very successful trip organized by your company to the village of Ormana, and especially for the pr...

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A Successful Jeep Safari We booked a jeep safari for 18 Euros per person. The booking process was quick and easy, even though we made the reservation...

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User Image Tanya Kurchenkova

This is an excellent agency. I got in touch straight from Belarus and booked all the tours I wanted for specific dates in just a few hours. We had a g...

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User Image David P

The manager was really friendly and nice. Thanks to this company, I had great experiences in Side. P.S. I would recommend the fishing tour.

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User Image Артём Березин

Everything was great, the transfer picked us up from the hotel on time and took us to the ship, it also took us back to the hotel after the tour, we r...

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User Image Milad Nawazi

It was a great trip to a very beautiful place. We were picked up and dropped off at the hotel. The Green Canyon was stunning and there was an opportun...

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User Image Jana Schrilz

The Jeep Safari was a great and memorable tour that we can highly recommend. Lots of fun and action can be expected on this trip. Even the lunch thats...

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User Image Blub Ik ben een vis

We took a tour to Manavgat and the waterfalls. We had a great time, partly because of the company, but also completely because of the guide that came...

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User Image Надежда Петрова

We booked a yacht, the guys work quickly and efficiently. They speak Russian, called us, arrived, everything was accurate. I recommend them.

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Paragliding was great. They picked me up from the hotel. The flight price was excellent. Its just unfortunate that youre not allowed to record the vid...

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We tried rafting and quad biking, a jeep tour plus Griga canyon, and fishing. Everything was amazing, and we were particularly pleased that we always...

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User Image Nikolay Ud

The trip to Dolphin Island was excellently organized. Communication with the agent was through WhatsApp. The ship was like a huge pirate one. Its suit...

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User Image Ксения Федосина

Hi everyone! We booked a sea trip to Dolphin Island on the Side Tours website. They got in touch with us through a messenger app right away, clarified...

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User Image Мария Протопопова

Everything was great, they responded quickly and coordinated well. Our tour guide was really fun, it was never boring. We had a great time, thank you!...

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User Image Анастасия Розикова

Hi everyone! We went on a trip to Green Canyon yesterday organized by your group. We are absolutely thrilled! The locations were amazing, and so were...

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User Image Patrick Gassen

It was a great dive to the underwater museum in Manavgat. Despite bad weather conditions and quite rough seas, I managed to do two dives. There were l...

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User Image Oleg LOGOSHENKO

A special thank you for agreeing to pick up our family from the hotel, despite its distance from Antalya. We really enjoyed the trip, both kids and ad...

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User Image Илья Андреев

The tour went well (the Kapadere canyon tour). They picked us up on time. The organization was top-notch: - the transport was in perfect condition - t...

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User Image Gert Balzer

It was fantastic! Big kudos to our excellent tour guide Erhan and of course, the driver! They accommodated our wishes spontaneously, fuss-free and suc...

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User Image Karina C.

We had a wonderful trip to the Green Canyon from Side. We were picked up right on schedule from our hotel and everything went really smoothly. The boa...

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User Image Sandra S.

We drove there ourselves as we had planned to meet our friends on the pirate ship in Alanya. The experience was well-organized, from the ship, to the...

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User Image Елизавета Иванова

On our travel agents advice, we booked a tour to Pamukkale and Salda Lake from this travel agency at a good price. We have nothing but positive impres...

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User Image Татьяна Минкевич

Good day! We went on a sea trip through the company Side Tours. We booked online really fast, it was much cheaper than with a guide, they picked us up...

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User Image Melahat Türk

We took the Side Boat Tour and the rafting tour. Both were really great. They picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. If I had known about the A...

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User Image Екатерина Соловьева

We booked a tour to Alanya from Side, connecting with the tour operator on WhatsApp even before we arrived in Turkey. The tour was rich in experiences...

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User Image Илья Маркелов

I booked two trips with this company – diving and Green Canyon, everything went great.

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User Image Emre Balci

I have joined tours like this before. Usually, the food is not prepared with care and it causes nausea on the boat, but everything was very attentive...

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User Image Sidney Wegener

We booked the Green Canyon Tour. The cost performance here is totally fair. The lunch is decent and the view during the tour is breathtaking. Highly r...

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User Image Büşra BELGEN

I really liked their guidance in photo shooting and underwater coordination. I found the photo shooting particularly professional. Thanks to the team...

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User Image victoria williams

Fantastic boat trip! The transfer was great and on time and the communication was brilliant. The boat was absolutely amazing and so organised! We abso...

User Image Elisabeth Schoonhoven

Making the reservation was really easy, through whatsapp and we paid afterwards. We were there the end of April. Ik was really amazing. Everthing was...

User Image Анастасия Прозорова

We went on two tours: Green Canyon and a pirate yacht trip, loved everything, it was fun and informative, with great prices, I recommend!❤️

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User Image Gennadiy Drankov

We had a wonderful time, went rafting and had a great tour of the Tazy Canyon. The transfer was fantastic and quick. On site, we had a friendly and ki...

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User Image Daria Gm

Thanks for arranging the tour. We really liked it and found it interesting. The transfer was on time, the ship was good, and the staff everywhere were...

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User Image Алексей Н

A big thank you for the excellently organized tours! I went with you for rafting, green canyon and quad biking, my kid loved it! Especially pleased wi...

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User Image Joanna Galbraith

The most fabulous day organised by side tours. We all had a great time. The yacht was fantastic, food, crew, music, sunset. Thanks for a wonderful day...

User Image Fatih Akkoc

I participated in the boat tour and jeep safari tour. We had a lot of fun with their professional teams. I recommend it to everyone. Have a good time...

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User Image Ellen Beyens

Nicely arranged boat trip! The boat itself was amazing, kids loved the pirate theme! The stops were all very lovely, the food was nice, prices on th...

User Image Bene Malempre

Excellent day, everything was perfect. The boat wasnt too crowded and the staff was friendly. Its definitely worth doing, especially for such a price.

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User Image Emilie Hesse

Had a really great time in Cappadocia, everything was well organized and on time. We had a few bus issues, but nothing serious and we found solutions...

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User Image Андрей Злоказов

We had a wonderful time, went on a pirate yacht, swam in the Manavgat River delta and the Mediterranean Sea, unforgettable experiences. The tour organ...

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User Image Виолетта Марченко

We rented a yacht! We absolutely loved it, the manager managed to find a yacht for us the next day. We celebrated a birthday big time. The transfer ar...

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User Image Татьяна Лапшина

Hello! The program was action-packed, I enjoyed everything from the animation and the team to the tasty lunch. Thank you!

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User Image Yana S.

Great tours and organization! We really enjoyed trips to the Green Canyon and Suduada Island. The Green Canyon is definitely a treat for the soul, a f...

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User Image Ibrin Ibier

I would definitely do the day trip on the yacht again anytime.

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User Image Yeter Kul

It was really nice, a tour I enjoyed so much that started at the river and continued in the sea.

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User Image Ellès Hout

This was an amazing day. We were nicely picked up from the hotel and taken to our destination. We were heartily welcomed by people who are incredibly...

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User Image Мадина Жиембаева

Had a great time on the yacht at an affordable price, swam in the open sea. Thumbs up!

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User Image Zoë De Herdt

We were first a bit hesitant to book via this site as we usually book our trips via the hotel/travel agency. However we decided this year to book our...

User Image KirSer

Great tours and organization! We really liked it. We took a tour to Demre Myra Kekova. A special thanks to our tour guide, Ekaterina, she is a friendl...

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User Image Sandra Ryan

What a lovely boat tour free soft drinks on board then stop at restaurant were they had a buffet of delicious variety of foods I really enjoyed it

User Image Yannick De Souza

We booked a pirate boat tour directly through the Side Tours website and then managed things via Whatsapp because we only speak French. Everything wen...

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User Image Виктория матвеева

We vacationed in Sile in August 2024, really enjoyed the jeep rides, had a lot of fun. The Dim River is a very beautiful, unforgettable place, I recom...

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User Image İlknur Karatekeli

I joined your Jeep safari twice and your boat tour, I was very pleased and I recommend it. Everyone is friendly and I had a fun day. Thank you again.

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User Image Aleksandar Zaric

The agency and staff are so professional and quick, their service is amazing! We did the Land of the Legends and the Side Dolphin Island Boat Tour wit...

User Image dilber aybat

I spent a great and fun ATV tour with my friend. Mr. Cem and all the staff were very attentive. Before the tour starts, they give all the necessary in...

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User Image Cennet Akyıldız

I had a very enjoyable ATV tour with my friend. Before the tour starts, they give you all necessary information, and they initiate the tour only with...

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User Image Wencke Heimbach

The tour was great. Sadly, we didnt see any dolphins but we did see turtles. The foam party was also a blast. The price relative to the experience we...

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User Image Sebastian Kasielke-Abshoff

Everything was great, and the captain was very nice.

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User Image Christos Eliades

Great tour company very responsive and reasonably priced. The quad bike tour is a must. Would definitely use them again!!

User Image Станислав Поршнев

We ordered diving, loved it all!

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User Image Christina Fuchs

Lovely, diverse Jeep Safari with very friendly, German-speaking tour guides. Particularly, the Green Lake and Manavgat Waterfall are very beautiful si...

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User Image Betul Aydogan

The dive trainers were quite successful and attentive, the food was also good, thanks.

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User Image Евгений Медведев

We rented a yacht. I want to highlight great organization - the driver picked us up from home and dropped us off at the dock. The boat trip went wonde...

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User Image Лилия Садриева

We took a yacht tour to Dolphin Island and we enjoyed everything. We were very satisfied, the food served was delicious. We swam in the open sea, had...

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User Image D. Cholak

We rented a yacht for 7 people, everything was great. The operator answered all the questions quickly and patiently. Thumbs up.

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I really liked how the diving was organized, everything was precise and considerate. They allowed me to dive without using a scuba (free diving). All...

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User Image Sergejus Kornysovas

Everything is really cool! We went to Cappadocia! The balloons were flying. The hotel in Cappadocia is good. A special thank you to our guide Lena! Th...

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User Image Sabrine Jeschka

It was a nice tourist trip and there were four of us. Lots of activities for children, which we (over 30s) didnt use, but they were really well done....

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User Image Christopher Guder

We booked a boat tour on September 17, 2024, and were very pleased. The food on board was delicious and the entertainment was also great. Unfortunatel...

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User Image Ksana Hoholenko

I chose diving in Side. I liked the service and the price. I would recommend this type.

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User Image Alma D

The places we went to, were beautiful (3 trips: Sapadere Canyon, Tazi Canyon and Green Canyon). Tough i missed on first two tours (Tazi and Green Cany...

User Image Николай

Hello everyone! My wife and I went on the Demre-Myra-Kekova tour. It was a great trip. A solid five-star experience without faults. We didnt sweat the...

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User Image Dawid Dabrowski

The trip was well organized. A bus arrived at our hotel in the morning, which took us to the harbor. The cruise was very enjoyable with activities for...

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User Image Daniela Thorhauer

We booked the Safari Tour yesterday and were very excited, the tour was absolutely amazing from the start to the end...In our opinion, the people work...

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User Image Jack Wright

Excellent tour, allowed you to jump off the boat and allocated plenty of time to swim/snorkel. 10/10 would deffo recommend!

User Image Константин Русяев

Great tour. The mountain lake is crystal clear. The nature here is absolutely worth seeing to understand that Turkey is more than just beach holidays.

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User Image Лиана Каюмова

Autumn is a great time for a rafting trip! You can add extras like jeep tours, zip lines, canyon excursions, but as a family, we only did rafting and...

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User Image Anna Fal

We had Dolphin Island boat tour and trip to Antalya. Both tours were great and good price. Well organised, lunch included. Boat tour we had couple st...

User Image Betül Kut

It was a nice dive tour for us. Id recommend it :)

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User Image Sar Ro

It was an awesome tour. We had lots of space, a fantastic guide, delicious food and multiple opportunities to swim in the sea and river. There was a...

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User Image Сергей Евсюнин

This is a really trustworthy company when it comes to organizing tours. I took a boat trip to Dolphin Island with them in October 2024. I just stumble...

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User Image Елена Вебер

Great company, everything was quick, convenient and honest. We took two tours at reasonable prices. We experienced the Jeep Safari, Pirate ship and th...

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User Image Karol Borowiec

I highly recommend it, the price wasnt exaggerated and the memories and views that stayed with us are wonderful. The lunch was also tasty and everythi...

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User Image Edyta Odeleye

I highly recommend it! Everything was organized according to the plan, on time, without any surprises. Good contact on WhatsApp. We went on a Jeep Saf...

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