Is Green Canyon Open Every Day? The Short Answer
Yes — during the summer season, Green Canyon tours run every single day of the week. Whether you stay in Side, Alanya or one of the resort towns in between, there is a departure with hotel pickup seven days a week. The one exception worth planning around: guests staying in Belek or Antalya city join on Mondays and Thursdays. Across the wider calendar, the tour season generally stretches from spring through autumn.
That is the quick answer. Below is exactly which areas have daily pickup, how the Belek and Antalya schedule works, and how to lock in the day that suits you.
Daily Departures From 19 Resort Areas
In the summer season, hotel pickup runs every day from nineteen areas along the Turkish Riviera. If your hotel is in any of these, pick whichever day of the week suits you:
- Side and around: Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Çolaklı and Manavgat
- East of Side: Kızılağaç, Gündoğdu, Kızılot and Çenger
- Towards Alanya: Okurcalar, Avsallar, Türkler and Konaklı
- Alanya and beyond: Alanya, Oba, Payallar and Mahmutlar
Pickup is included for all of these areas, with no hidden fees. For the full rundown, see our guide to Green Canyon pickup areas, or go straight to your resort's departure page, such as tours from Side or tours from Alanya.
Staying in Belek or Antalya? Plan Around Monday and Thursday
Belek and Antalya city sit further west along the coast, so pickups from these two areas are grouped on two fixed days: Monday and Thursday. If you are holidaying in either place, decide early in your stay which of those days suits you, then book so your preferred date does not fill up.
Everything else is identical — the same boats, canyon and prices, with hotel pickup still included. Browse the Belek departures page or the Antalya departures page.
Why Departures Here Are So Reliable
Green Canyon is not a sea trip. The tour sails on the emerald reservoir behind the Oymapınar Dam near Manavgat — a calm, sheltered body of water framed by pine-covered canyon walls. There are no waves, no swell and no seasickness.
That is a big part of why the schedule can run daily through the summer: a sheltered mountain lake behaves very differently from the open Mediterranean. The ride is notably smooth, and guests who normally avoid boat trips often find the canyon perfectly comfortable. Curious how the day unfolds? Read what to expect on a Green Canyon tour.
The Season: Spring Through Autumn
Zooming out, the overall season runs broadly from spring through autumn. High summer is when everything operates at full rhythm, with daily departures across all nineteen everyday pickup areas; the shoulder months are quieter.
Exact opening and closing dates shift a little from year to year, so if you are travelling early or late in the season, send a quick WhatsApp message — replies come fast. For a month-by-month feel, see our guide to the best time to visit Green Canyon.
Which Tour Runs on Your Chosen Day?
Both Green Canyon experiences follow the same weekly schedule, so whichever day you pick, the real decision is between two formats:
- Green Canyon Catamaran Tour — 2.5 hours. A compact cruise on a spacious catamaran, ideal if you want the scenery and a swim without giving up your whole day. €33 per adult, €18 per child aged 3–11.
- Green Canyon Boat Tour — 4.5 hours. The longer classic, with lunch served on board and more time for swimming stops in the still, crystal-clear water. Same prices: €33 per adult, €18 per child aged 3–11.
Note that lunch is only part of the 4.5-hour boat tour; the catamaran is a shorter cruise without a meal. A family of four — two adults and two children — pays €102 on either option. Still deciding? The catamaran vs boat tour comparison weighs both, and you can see everything side by side on the tours page.
How to Lock In the Day You Want
Because departures run daily in summer, you rarely need to plan weeks ahead — but popular dates do fill up in peak weeks. Booking works like this:
- Choose your tour and date and send your hotel name — confirmation is instant.
- No prepayment: you pay on the day of the tour.
- Plans change? Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
- Questions about a specific date or pickup point? WhatsApp replies come quickly.
The whole process is covered step by step in how to book a Green Canyon tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Canyon open every day of the week?
Yes, during the summer season Green Canyon boat and catamaran tours operate every day of the week, with hotel pickup included from nineteen resort areas such as Side, Kumköy, Okurcalar and Alanya, while guests staying in Belek or Antalya city can join on Mondays and Thursdays. A mid-week date works just as well as a weekend.
What days do Green Canyon tours run from Belek and Antalya?
Green Canyon tours pick up from Belek and Antalya city on two days each week, Monday and Thursday, while the other nineteen pickup areas — from Side and Manavgat all the way along the coast to Alanya and Mahmutlar — enjoy daily departures throughout the summer season. If you are based in either area, check availability early in your stay.
Do Green Canyon tours run all year round?
No, Green Canyon tours do not run all year round; the season generally stretches from spring through autumn, with daily departures at its summer peak, and because exact start and end dates shift slightly from year to year it is best to confirm your date on WhatsApp. Spring and autumn departures visit the same emerald reservoir — often with fewer crowds.
Can I book a Green Canyon tour at short notice?
Yes, short-notice bookings are usually possible because departures run daily in the summer season and confirmation is instant; you simply choose the catamaran or the boat tour, send your hotel name and preferred date, receive confirmation right away, and pay nothing until the day of the tour. Even so, booking a day or two ahead is a sensible habit in peak weeks.
What happens if the day I choose no longer works?
Nothing to worry about: every Green Canyon booking comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and no advance payment, so if your plans change, the weather looks different or your hotel schedule shifts, you can cancel or ask to move your date without losing money. Since nothing is paid in advance, there is nothing to chase back.
Is Green Canyon a sea trip that depends on sea conditions?
No, Green Canyon is not a sea trip at all; the tour sails on the calm, sheltered reservoir of the Oymapınar Dam near Manavgat, so there are no waves and no seasickness, which is one reason departures can run so reliably every day in the summer season. For more on the setting, see our guide to the Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon.