Booking a Green Canyon Tour Is Easier Than You Think
If you are staying anywhere between Side and Alanya and want a day on the calm, emerald water of Green Canyon, booking takes about two minutes. There is no account to create, no prepayment, and nothing to print. You choose a tour, pick a date, enter your hotel details, and receive instant confirmation. Payment happens on the day of the tour itself, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.
Here is each step of the process, plus answers to the questions travellers ask most often.
Step 1: Choose Your Tour — Catamaran or Boat
Green Canyon is the emerald reservoir behind the Oymapınar Dam near Manavgat, in the pine-covered foothills above Antalya's east coast. It is a sheltered dam lake, not the open sea — no waves, no seasickness, just still mountain water framed by canyon walls. Two tours run here, and your first booking decision is which one suits your day.
- Green Canyon Catamaran Tour — 2.5 hours. A compact cruise on a modern catamaran with a swimming stop in the cool, crystal-clear reservoir — ideal if you want the scenery and a swim without committing most of your day. No lunch is served on this shorter tour.
- Green Canyon Boat Tour — 4.5 hours. The classic, longer option with lunch included on board and more time on the water for swimming, photos, and slow cruising through the canyon.
Both tours cost €33 per adult and €18 per child (ages 3–11), so price is not the deciding factor. If you are torn, our catamaran vs boat tour comparison breaks down how the experiences differ, or browse everything on our tours page.
Step 2: Pick Your Date
Both tours depart daily throughout the summer season, running broadly from spring through autumn. On the booking page, select the tour, choose your date, and enter the number of adults and children.
Hotel pickup runs daily from Side, Kumköy, Manavgat, Avsallar, Alanya, and the resorts in between (full list in the FAQ below). If you are staying in Belek or Antalya city, pickup runs on Mondays and Thursdays, so choose one of those days when you book.
Step 3: Enter Your Hotel Details
Next, you tell us where you are staying — your hotel name and resort area. That is all we need to organise your transfer. Guests booking from Side, Kumköy, Avsallar, Alanya, Mahmutlar, and the surrounding resorts are collected from their hotel or the nearest accessible pickup point, and the exact pickup time is confirmed with your booking details. Double-check your hotel spelling and phone number here — a reachable WhatsApp number is the fastest way for us to update you about your pickup.
Step 4: Instant Confirmation
Complete the form and your booking is confirmed instantly — no waiting for someone to approve your request. Your confirmation includes your tour, date, number of guests, total price, and pickup information in one message. Because confirmation is immediate, the process is exactly the same whether you reserve a month ahead or the evening before.
Step 5: Pay on the Day of the Tour
This is the part that surprises many first-time visitors: you do not pay in advance. There is no deposit, no online card payment, and no hidden fee added later. You reserve online for free and pay on the day of the tour — €33 per adult, €18 per child, with hotel pickup already included. For a full breakdown of what the price covers, see our Green Canyon tour price guide.
Free Cancellation Up to 24 Hours Before
Holiday plans change — weather, energy levels, a clashing hotel activity. That is why every booking comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Since you have not paid anything in advance, cancelling costs nothing and there is no refund process to chase. This combination — pay later plus free cancellation — means booking early carries no risk: lock in your preferred date now and adjust later if plans shift.
Booking Last Minute
Can you book the day before, or even the same morning? Often, yes. Because both tours depart daily in season, short-notice availability is common. For last-minute bookings, message us on WhatsApp: we reply quickly, check your date and pickup area, and confirm your spot right away. If your first choice is full, the other tour or the next day is usually available.
Questions Before You Book? WhatsApp Us
Some travellers want to ask a human a question before reserving — about the swim stop, child ages, dietary needs on the lunch tour, or pickup from a specific hotel. Our WhatsApp line exists for exactly this, with fast replies. If you are still deciding, our guides on what to expect at Green Canyon and whether Green Canyon is worth it answer the big-picture questions honestly.
How Green Canyon Compares to Other Local Excursions
Booking often comes down to choosing between experiences. Sapadere Canyon, inland from Alanya, is a narrow gorge explored on foot along walking platforms — a hiking day with no boats. The Manavgat river trip pairs a river cruise with bazaar time. Rafting in Köprülü Canyon is an adrenaline activity on flowing water. Green Canyon is different: a relaxed cruise on calm, protected dam water with a refreshing swim stop, well suited to families and anyone who prefers stillness over splash. If a peaceful mountain lake sounds like your kind of day, Green Canyon is the one to book.
FAQ
Do I pay in advance for a Green Canyon tour?
No, you do not pay anything in advance when you book a Green Canyon tour through our website: you reserve your place online, receive instant confirmation, and pay the full amount of €33 per adult and €18 per child (ages 3–11) on the day of the tour. There is no deposit, no online card payment, and no hidden fee — the booking itself is completely free.
How do I book a Green Canyon tour online?
To book a Green Canyon tour online, choose between the 2.5-hour catamaran tour and the 4.5-hour boat tour with lunch included, pick your date on the calendar, enter your hotel name and guest numbers, and you receive instant confirmation with your pickup details right away. If you have questions at any step, WhatsApp support responds quickly and can complete the booking with you.
Can I book a Green Canyon tour last minute?
Yes, last-minute bookings are often possible because both Green Canyon tours depart every day during the season, and availability for the next day — sometimes even the same day — is common outside the busiest weeks, so a spontaneous decision made from your hotel is usually realistic. The fastest route is WhatsApp: send your date, hotel, and group size, and you will get a quick answer with instant confirmation if space is available.
Can I cancel my Green Canyon booking for free?
Yes, every Green Canyon booking includes free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, and because no payment is taken in advance, cancelling costs you nothing — there is no cancellation fee, no refund paperwork, and no money waiting to be returned to your card. Simply send a short message and your reservation is released, or rebook for another date instead.
Which areas have hotel pickup for Green Canyon tours?
Hotel pickup for Green Canyon tours runs every day from Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Çolaklı, Manavgat, Kızılağaç, Gündoğdu, Kızılot, Çenger, Okurcalar, Avsallar, Türkler, Konaklı, Alanya (summer season), Oba, Payallar, and Mahmutlar, with Belek and Antalya city served on Mondays and Thursdays. Pickup is included in the tour price, and your confirmed pickup details are sent with your booking.