Our Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya takes you along a wooden walkway beside a mountain river to a waterfall, where you can swim in cold, clear water. Your canyon ticket and lunch by the Dimcay River are included in the price, and you can visit Dim Cave for an extra fee if you wish.
We pick up guests from hotels in Okurcalar, İncekum, Avsallar, Türkler, Konaklı, Payallar, Cenger, Alanya centre, Oba (Obagöl, Obaköy), Tosmur, Kestel, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak and Paşabey.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 08:00–09:00
- Back at your hotel: 16:00–17:00
- Itinerary: Sapadere Canyon (about 1.5 hours, entrance included), Dim Cave (optional, €6 or $7), a view over the Dimcay River, water fights (may not take place in cool weather), lunch by the Dimcay River, a fruit orchard.
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 08:00–09:00 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- Sapadere Canyon
About 1.5 hours in the canyon. A wooden walkway about 700 metres long runs along the cliffs, past waterfalls and natural pools of clear water, to a large waterfall where you can swim. Your canyon ticket is included in the price.
- Dim Cave — optional
You can visit the cave to see its stalactites and stalagmites if you wish. Entrance costs €6 or $7 per person and is paid separately. If you’d rather not go in, you can photograph the Dimcay valley with its mountains and forests.
- Water fights
Before lunch, a stop for some fun with water fights (they may not take place in cool weather). You can buy a water pistol on the spot if you like, for €3–5.
- Lunch by the Dimcay River
A choice of fish or chicken shish kebab. Food is included in the price; drinks are extra. After lunch you can swim for free in a natural pool on the river or in a swimming pool.
- Fruit orchard
A stop at a fruit orchard on the way back.
- 16:00–17:00 | Back to your hotel
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the pace of the group.
The guide may change the order of the stops, but the programme itself stays the same, except for the water fights, which may not take place in cool weather.
How does the Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya work?
The road into the Taurus Mountains
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:00 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
The canyon lies in the Taurus Mountains, about 58 km from the centre of Alanya.
A wooden walkway above a mountain river
The first stop is Sapadere Canyon, a protected natural area. Your ticket is included in the price, and you have about an hour and a half of free time for the walk.
The wooden walkway, about 700 metres long, runs along sheer, pine-clad cliffs. The river flows below, and on the way you pass waterfalls and natural pools of clear water.
Swimming in the pools and under the waterfall
Steps lead down to the natural pools, and signs by each one show the depth. The water in the canyon is cold, no warmer than 12 °C. The walkway ends at a large waterfall, and you can swim beneath it too.
Dim Cave and its stalactites
The next stop is Dim Cave, where you can see stalactites and stalagmites. You don’t have to go inside: entrance costs €6 or $7 per person and is paid separately. If you stay outside, you can photograph the Dimcay valley with its mountains and forests.
A viewpoint over the Dimcay valley
The group then stops at a viewpoint overlooking the Dimcay River valley, a spot for photos.
Water fights before lunch
Before lunch there’s time for some fun: water fights (they may not take place in cool weather). Water pistols are sold on the spot for €3–5, and buying one is up to you.
Lunch by the Dimcay River
Lunch is on the riverbank, with a choice of fish or chicken shish kebab. Drinks are extra.
After lunch you can swim for free in a natural pool on the Dimcay River or in a swimming pool.
A stop at a fruit orchard
On the way back, the group calls in at a fruit orchard.
Back at the hotel
From the orchard, the bus heads back. Guests are usually back at their hotels between 16:00 and 17:00.
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the pace of the group.
The Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya is a good fit if you’d like to spend a day in the mountains: walk through the canyon, swim in cold mountain water, visit Dim Cave if you wish and have lunch by the river.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to Sapadere Canyon
- Lunch: fish or chicken shish kebab
- Insurance
- Guide
What is not included
- Entrance to Dim Cave — €6 or $7 per person
- Water pistol — €3–5, optional
- Drinks during the tour
- Photos, souvenirs and other personal expenses
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a sun hat
- Water for the journey
- Phone or camera
- Cash for Dim Cave, a water pistol, drinks and personal expenses
Distance to Sapadere Canyon
- Okurcalar to Sapadere Canyon: 75 km, about 1 hour 35 minutes
- İncekum to Sapadere Canyon: 71 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Avsallar to Sapadere Canyon: 68 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Türkler to Sapadere Canyon: 58 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Konaklı to Sapadere Canyon: 58 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Alanya centre to Sapadere Canyon: 58 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Oba to Sapadere Canyon: 43 km, about 1 hour
- Tosmur to Sapadere Canyon: 40 km, about 50 minutes
- Kestel to Sapadere Canyon: 35 km, about 50 minutes
- Mahmutlar to Sapadere Canyon: 35 km, about 50 minutes
- Kargıcak to Sapadere Canyon: 30 km, about 43 minutes
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 in advance — 4% off
- Book at least 30 days in advance — 5% off
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
- Discounts can’t be combined: choose either the early booking discount or the follower discount, whichever saves you more
FAQ about the Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya
How much does the Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya cost?
Adults $25, children 4–10 $15, children 0–3 free. The price includes hotel transfer, entry to Sapadere Canyon, lunch and a guide.
How do I book the Sapadere Canyon tour from Alanya?
Choose the date and the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the bus on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book and pay on the bus”.
What time is hotel pickup?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:00 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
When will we be back at the hotel?
Guests are usually back at their hotels between 16:00 and 17:00. The exact time depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the pace of the group.
Will my child have their own seat on the bus?
Children aged 0 to 3 travel free on an adult’s lap and don’t get a seat of their own on the bus.
Is the canyon ticket included in the price?
Yes, your Sapadere Canyon ticket is included in the tour price. You have about 1.5 hours of free time in the canyon.
Can you swim in Sapadere Canyon?
Yes. The canyon has natural pools with steps leading down to them and signs showing the depth. At the end of the walkway you can swim under the large waterfall. The water is cold, no warmer than 12 °C. After lunch by the Dimcay River you can also swim for free in a natural pool on the river or in a swimming pool.
How much does it cost to visit Dim Cave?
Entrance to Dim Cave costs €6 or $7 per person. The ticket is paid separately, and the visit is optional.
What’s for lunch?
Lunch is served on the bank of the Dimcay River, with a choice of fish or chicken shish kebab. Drinks are extra.
What should I bring?
Please bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and water, plus cash for Dim Cave, drinks and personal expenses.
What will we see on the tour?
Sapadere Canyon
Sapadere Canyon is a protected natural area in the Taurus Mountains. It opened to the public in 2008. Pines grow on its sheer cliffs, and the river along the canyon floor forms waterfalls and quiet pools of clear water.
A wooden walkway about 700 metres long has been built for visitors. Steps lead down to the natural pools, with signs showing the depth. The water in the pools is no warmer than 12 °C, and the walkway ends at a large waterfall.
