Combo Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side is the most activity-packed version of the program for anyone who wants to see the canyon, go rafting, and add more movement to the day. One tour brings together a cabrio safari through Köprülü Canyon National Park, a stop at Tazı Canyon, a drive over the Roman Oluk Bridge, 14 km of rafting on the Köprüçay River, a zipline over part of the canyon, and a buggy or quad bike ride of your choice. The day takes place among mountains, pines, cliffs, and a cool river: first the group travels by open buses along a scenic road, then stops at Tazı Canyon, and after rafting and zipline continues with a buggy or quad safari. It is a good choice if you want more than just a river trip: a full active day with several different experiences.
We pick up guests from hotels in Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Kızılot, and Kızılağaç.
Book your place on the website without prepayment — pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Combo Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side at a Glance
- Transfer starts: 09:00–10:00
- Return: 18:30–19:30
- Program: cabrio safari, Tazı Canyon, Oluk Bridge, 14 km rafting, zipline, buggy or quad bike
- Payment: cash on the bus — $, €, ₺.
Short Tour Program
- Hotel transfer from 09:00 to 10:00
(The exact time will be shown in your e-ticket after your booking is confirmed.)
- Drive to Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Arrival at the rafting center by the river
- Briefing, getting changed, and preparation for rafting
- Cabrio safari on the route: rafting center — Oluk Bridge — Tazı Canyon
- Drive over the Roman Oluk Bridge
- Stop at Tazı Canyon for a walk and photos
- Descent to the rafting start near Oluk Bridge
- 14 km rafting on the Köprüçay River, finishing at the rafting center
- Zipline over part of the canyon
- Buggy or quad safari on a dedicated off-road track in Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Lunch and rest at the rafting center
- Return to hotels at approximately 18:30–19:30
The order of visits may change, but the program itself remains the same.
What to expect on the Combo Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side tour
Pack the Most Action Into One Day in the Mountains
Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side is a full combo tour for anyone who wants not only to see the canyon, but to spend the day actively. In one program you get Tazı Canyon, cabrio safari, Oluk Bridge, rafting on the Köprüçay River, zipline, a buggy or quad bike ride, and lunch by the river.
In the morning, we pick up guests from hotels in Side at about 09:00–10:00 and drive toward Köprülü Canyon National Park. The coast gradually falls behind, and pine forests, mountain slopes, and cliffs begin to appear outside the windows. The closer you get to the river, the fresher the air becomes. On a hot day, even the drive itself feels like a welcome change of atmosphere.
Get Ready for an Active Program Without Extra Stress
After arriving at the rafting center, you will have time to change, get ready for the start of the program, and understand how the day is organized. The team will explain how the program works, where rafting, zipline, and the buggy or quad bike ride take place.
The instructors will give out helmets and life jackets, help you choose the right size, and explain the basic rules. You will learn how to sit in the boat, how to hold the paddle, and how to follow commands on the river.
No experience is needed. Everything is explained in simple terms, so even a first rafting trip feels clear and manageable.
Ride the Cabrio Safari to Tazı Canyon
After preparation, the group gets into open safari buses and heads toward Tazı Canyon. On this tour, the cabrio safari lasts longer than in the standard program: the bus passes the rafting start point and climbs higher to the viewpoint.
The road passes through pine forests, mountain sections, and scenic parts of Köprülü Canyon National Park. In the open bus, you feel the wind and the fresh mountain air. It is not just a transfer, but a full part of the adventure.
On the way, we drive over Oluk Bridge above the Köprüçay River. This Roman bridge was built around the 2nd century and is almost 2,000 years old. Its height is about 27 meters. Because the road is narrow, we usually do not make a long stop here, but you will be able to see the bridge up close as we pass.
Get Your Best Shots at Tazı Canyon
Tazı Canyon is one of the most impressive places in the Köprülü area. It is a narrow gorge about 4 km long, with high cliffs rising more than 200 meters. This place is also called the “Valley of Wisdom.”
At the viewpoint, you will have time for a walk and photos. From the edge of the canyon, there is a wide view of the mountains, cliffs, and the Köprüçay River far below. Here, the landscape feels truly vast: the air is fresher, the surroundings are quieter, and the views are worth keeping not only on your phone, but in your memory too.
Go Rafting for 14 km on the Köprüçay River
After Tazı Canyon, the group returns to the rafting start point. This is where the main water part of the program begins: rafting on the Köprüçay River. The route is about 14 km long.
Guests are divided into boats. Usually, each boat has 8–10 people and an instructor. The instructor accompanies the group along the route, explains how to paddle, what to do on calm sections, and how to behave in the rapids.
On the river, you get splashes, cool water, small waves, and teamwork. Köprüçay is a mountain river, so in hot weather it feels especially refreshing. The route is not difficult and is suitable for beginners.
Add a Short Zipline Ride to the Rafting
After rafting, the zipline is waiting for you. The staff will help you put on the safety equipment and briefly explain how it works.
After a short briefing, you start from the platform and glide for a few moments over a scenic part of the canyon. The Köprüçay River flows below you, with cliffs and pine forests around you. It is a small but striking adventure that adds even more excitement and great views to the program.
Choose a Buggy or Quad Bike for the Final Burst of Action
Another active part of the tour is a ride on a buggy or quad bike track. You choose the vehicle yourself. A buggy suits those who want to ride in a small open vehicle with two seats. A quad bike is for those who want to feel the road more directly and sit astride, almost like on a motorcycle.
The vehicle area is next to the rafting center, in the same part of Köprülü Canyon National Park. Before the start, the staff checks the vehicle, gives you a helmet, and explains the controls: where the gas and brake are, how to corner, and what distance to keep.
The track runs along dusty forest roads and mountain paths in Köprülü Canyon National Park. You get turns, small climbs, and uneven sections where you can feel real off-road drive. During the ride, views of pine forests and mountain slopes open around you, and the ride becomes a lively ending to a full day of adventure.
Rest by the River After the Active Route
After the active part of the program, lunch is served. The menu usually includes chicken, pasta, and salad.
After lunch, you will have some free time by the Köprüçay River. You can sit in the shade of the trees, enjoy the cool mountain water, take your last photos, or simply relax after a busy program. This quiet moment helps you recover before returning to Side.
Return to the Hotels
In the afternoon, the group gathers at the bus and heads back to Side. Return to the hotels usually takes place between 18:30 and 19:30. The exact time depends on your hotel area, the road, and the overall pace of the group.
Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side is an excellent choice if you want to get the most out of one day: Tazı Canyon, cabrio safari, the ancient Oluk Bridge, rafting, zipline, and a buggy or quad bike ride.
Book your place online without prepayment. You can pay for the tour on the bus on the day of the trip.
Tour Video
Tour Video: Tazı Canyon, Rafting, Zipline and Buggy
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7 Tours in Köprülü Canyon: Which One Should You Choose?
The main difference between the programs is whether the tour includes Tazı Canyon, rafting, zipline, buggy, or quad safari.
1. Tours with Tazı Canyon and rafting
2. Tours without Tazı Canyon
3. If you want a tour without rafting
- Tazı Canyon 5 in 1 from Side | $25
Cabrio safari on the route rafting center — Oluk Bridge — Tazı Canyon, about one hour by open bus, Selge, Adam Kayalar, lunch, and rest by the river. There is no rafting in the program.
What Is Included
- Transfer from the hotel and back by enclosed air-conditioned minibus
- Cabrio safari from the rafting center to Tazı Canyon
- Drive over the Roman Oluk Bridge
- Walk at the first viewpoint of Tazı Canyon with a view of the gorge and the Köprüçay River
- 14 km rafting on the Köprüçay River
- Helmet and life jacket
- Group boat for 8–10 people with an instructor
- Zipline over part of the canyon
- Buggy or quad safari on a dedicated off-road track, one vehicle for two people
- Lunch
- Insurance
What Is Not Included
- Drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses: souvenirs and other purchases
Optional Extra Services
- At Tazı Canyon, there are two viewpoints to choose from. The first viewpoint is free and already included in the tour price. The second viewpoint is a wooden panoramic platform in the national park, and entrance costs $5 per person. During the tour, guests choose one of these viewpoints. You cannot visit both viewpoints on the same tour.
- Photos and videos from the tour — $30
- Water shoes for rafting: rental $5, purchase $10. These shoes stay firmly on your feet, do not slip, and protect your feet in the boat and in the water.
- Wetsuit — $10. It may be useful in spring, autumn, or if you usually get cold in cool water.
- Rafting in a two-person kayak — $10 per kayak, not per person. If you want this option, write it in the “Special Requests” field when booking.
- Separate buggy or quad bike — $10. By default, one vehicle is for two people. If you want to ride separately, the extra charge is $10 — please mention this when booking.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit or swim shorts
- Towel
- Change of clothes — you will be wet after rafting
- Comfortable shoes that grip well on stone surfaces, for walking near the canyon edge
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat — there is little shade at the canyon
- Water
- A light snack — mountain air and the active program can work up an appetite, and lunch at the rafting center is in the afternoon. You can bring something light with you, such as a roll from breakfast at the hotel, fruit, or nuts.
- Phone or camera for photos before and after rafting
- Cash for drinks, photos, shoes, wetsuit, and personal expenses
Distance to Tazı Canyon
- Kızılot — Tazı Canyon: 99 km — about 1 h 50 min
- Kızılağaç — Tazı Canyon: 96 km — about 1 h 45 min
- Titreyengöl — Tazı Canyon: 88 km — about 1 h 40 min
- Sorgun — Tazı Canyon: 85 km — about 1 h 35 min
- Side — Tazı Canyon: 82 km — about 1 h 35 min
- Kumköy — Tazı Canyon: 80 km — about 1 h 30 min
- Evrenseki — Tazı Canyon: 76 km — about 1 h 30 min
- Çolaklı — Tazı Canyon: 72 km — about 1 h 25 min
- Gündoğdu — Tazı Canyon: 68 km — about 1 h 20 min
Distances and travel times are based on Google Maps and are intended as a guide. The actual journey time depends on traffic and on how long it takes to pick up guests from other hotels.
Discounts
- Book at least 7 days before the tour and get a 4% discount
- Book at least 30 days before the tour and get a 5% discount
- Get $1 off for each Instagram follower (@goldwaytravel) in your booking
- Discounts cannot be combined: you can choose either the early booking discount or the follower discount, whichever is better for you
Frequently Asked Questions About Combo Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side
How much does the Combo Rafting Tazı 6 in 1 from Side tour cost?
An adult ticket from age 13 costs $40. For children aged 6 to 12, the price is $25. Children aged 0 to 5 travel free, but do not take part in rafting.
To see the final total for your group, select the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form — the system will calculate everything automatically.
Buggy or quad bike: which should you choose?
The combo tour includes one track ride: either by buggy or by quad bike. You choose only one option. It is better to mention your choice in advance in the “Special Requests” field when booking, but you can also make the final decision on the spot.
A buggy is a light open vehicle with two seats, so you ride almost like in a car. A quad bike is a four-wheeled vehicle that you sit astride, like on a motorcycle. The track for buggies and quad bikes is the same, in the Köprülü Canyon National Park area. The choice depends on what feels more comfortable and calmer for you.
By default, one buggy or one quad bike is provided for two people. If you want to ride separately, the extra charge is $10. This option is also best mentioned in the “Special Requests” field when booking.
You can drive a buggy or quad bike from age 14. Children under 14 can ride as passengers together with an adult if the adult drives the vehicle. A driving license is not required because the ride takes place on a closed track in the park, not on public roads. Before departure, the staff gives a briefing and explains the driving rules.
Where does the zipline take place?
The zipline runs over part of the canyon on a steel cable.
First, the staff helps you put on the equipment and checks it, then attaches each guest to the safety system. After the zipline ride, the group returns to the rafting center.
You only need to listen to the staff and follow the simple instructions.
What is Tazı Canyon?
Tazı Canyon is a mountain gorge in Köprülü Canyon National Park. It was formed by the Köprüçay River, which carved its way through the rocks over many centuries.
The canyon is about 4 km long, and in the deepest places the cliffs rise higher than 200 meters. This place is also called the “Valley of Wisdom.”
We bring guests almost to the canyon itself. There is no long walking route. You only need to walk a little to see the views and take photos.
It is important to be careful at the canyon edge. There is no railing here, so do not go too close and keep a close eye on children.
Do you need to pay extra to see Tazı Canyon?
No. From the first viewpoint of Tazı Canyon, there is a view of the gorge, mountains, and the Köprüçay River far below — and this view is included in the tour price.
The second point is a wooden panoramic platform set up by the national park. Entrance to it is a separate $5 ticket and is optional. Guests decide on the spot whether to go up or not; our representative collects the payment at the canyon.
What is a cabrio safari?
A cabrio safari is a ride on open buses from the rafting center up to the Tazı Canyon viewpoint and then back down to the rafting start point.
The route passes through pine forests and mountain sections of Köprülü Canyon National Park. It is part of the adventure within the program, not the hotel transfer.
From the hotels, guests travel by enclosed air-conditioned transport.
Can you join the rafting without experience?
Yes, no experience is needed.
Rafting takes place on the Köprüçay River. The route is suitable for beginners and does not include difficult rapids. Each boat has an instructor.
Before the start, you will be shown how to sit, hold the paddle, and follow commands. All participants wear a helmet and a life jacket.
What is the water like in the Köprüçay River?
Köprüçay is a mountain river, so the water here is cool.
Usually, the temperature stays around 15–20°C. If you get cold quickly, you can rent a wetsuit for $10.
How long does the river rafting last?
The rafting route is about 14 km long.
The river trip usually takes about 1.5–2 hours. The exact duration depends on the water level and the pace of the group.
From what age can children take part in rafting?
Children are allowed to join rafting from age 6.
Children aged 0–5 travel free, but do not take part in the rafting. They stay at the rafting center with one of the adults.
A child ticket applies for children aged 6–12. From age 13, an adult ticket is issued, and the participant joins the full program.
Can you choose a two-person kayak?
Yes, you can.
A two-person kayak is paid separately — $10 per kayak, not per person. If you want to choose this option, write it in the “Special Requests” field when booking.
What shoes do you need for rafting and safari?
For rafting, you need shoes that stay firmly on your feet and do not slip on wet surfaces.
Barefoot rafting is not allowed. At the rafting center, you can rent water shoes for $5 or buy them for $10.
For buggy and quad safari, closed-toe shoes are better.
Do you need a wetsuit?
In summer, a swimsuit or swim shorts are enough for most guests.
A wetsuit is worth taking in spring, autumn, or if you get cold quickly in cool water. Wetsuit rental costs $10.
Where can you leave your belongings during the active part of the program?
You can leave your belongings in the open bus.
While guests complete the water part of the route, the bus returns to the rafting center. After the finish, you will collect your belongings again.
It is better not to bring valuables on the tour.
Are photos and videos already included in the price?
No, professional shooting is paid separately.
Photos and videos cost $30. You do not have to buy them.
It is better to leave your phone on the bus with your belongings during rafting so you do not risk it on the water.
Will a child have a separate seat on the bus?
If you book a paid child ticket for the child, they will have a separate seat.
If the child travels free, a separate seat is not provided. In this case, the child sits on an adult’s lap.
If you need a separate seat for your child, book a paid child ticket for them when making the reservation.
