Our Manavgat River yacht trip from Side includes a swim where the river flows into the Mediterranean, lunch on board, a stop at Manavgat Waterfall and free time at the bazaar. At the river mouth you can swim in both the cool river and the warmer sea. The waterfall visit is optional, and entry is paid separately.
We pick up guests from hotels in Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Kızılot and Kızılağaç.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Manavgat River yacht trip from Side at a glance
- Tour days: Monday and Thursday
- Hotel pickup: 08:30–09:30
- Back at your hotel: 16:30–17:30
- Itinerary: a yacht trip on the river, free time for swimming, lunch on board, 1.5–2 hours at Manavgat Bazaar and an optional trip to Manavgat Waterfall, with a guide throughout
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 08:30–09:30 | 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.
- Manavgat pier
You board the yacht, and the guide talks you through the day’s programme.
- Down the river by yacht
The yacht heads down the Manavgat River towards the sea.
- Free time for swimming
Where the river flows into the Mediterranean, you can swim in the river or the sea and sunbathe on the sandbar.
- Lunch on the yacht
Trout or chicken, pasta, salad and bread. Lunch is included in the price; drinks are extra.
- Manavgat Bazaar
1.5–2 hours of free time at one of the biggest markets on the coast.
- Manavgat Waterfall (optional)
You can use part of your free time at the bazaar for a trip to Manavgat Waterfall: about $4 or €4 per person, including the ride and park entry.
- 16:30–17:30 | Back to your hotel
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, traffic and the pace of the group.
The guide may change the order of the stops, but the programme itself stays the same.
How does the Manavgat River yacht trip from Side work?
From the hotel gate to Manavgat pier
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:30 and 09:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
The bus takes the group to Manavgat pier, which is close by: about 5–20 km from the hotels in the area.
Aboard the yacht, down the turquoise Manavgat River
The yacht is waiting at the pier. The guide gives a short overview of the day, and the yacht sets off down the river towards the sea.
From the deck you can see the clear, turquoise-tinted water of the Manavgat.
A swim where the cool river meets the warm sea
The yacht stops where the Manavgat River flows into the Mediterranean, and your free time for swimming begins.
You can step off onto the sandbar to sunbathe, or swim in the river or the sea. You can feel the difference: after the cool river water, the sea feels noticeably warmer.
Lunch on board: trout or chicken, included in the price
While everyone is swimming, lunch is prepared on the yacht. You choose trout or chicken on board, served with pasta, salad and bread.
Lunch is included in the price of the tour. Drinks on the yacht cost extra, and bringing your own drinks on board is not allowed. After lunch the yacht returns to Manavgat pier.
Manavgat Bazaar: jewellery, spices and Turkish sweets
From the pier, the bus takes the group to Manavgat Bazaar, one of the biggest markets on the Antalya coast. You have 1.5–2 hours of free time here.
The stalls are full of jewellery and handmade souvenirs, Turkish sweets and spices, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Manavgat Waterfall: an optional trip from the bazaar
During the free time at the bazaar, guests who want to can take a trip to Manavgat Waterfall, a well-known sight in the region. Everyone else stays at the bazaar. The waterfall lies in a green park. It is only about 5 metres high but about 40 metres wide.
There are viewing platforms on both sides of the waterfall. The optional trip costs about $4 or €4 per person, including the ride and park entry, and you pay the guide. Going down to the water is not allowed: the current is strong, and the water is very cold even on hot days.
Back to your hotel
At the end of the programme, the group meets at the bus and heads back. Guests are usually back at their hotels between 16:30 and 17:30.
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, traffic and the pace of the group.
River, sea, lunch on board and a big local market, all in one day.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
Video of our Manavgat River trip
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Yacht trip on the Manavgat River
- Lunch on the yacht: trout or chicken, pasta, salad and bread
- Insurance
- Guide
What is not included
- Manavgat Waterfall trip (optional): about $4 or €4 per person, including the ride and park entry, paid to the guide
- Drinks during the tour
- Photos, souvenirs and other personal expenses
What to bring
- Swimsuit or swim shorts
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Drinking water for the journey (leave it on the bus: you can’t bring your own drinks onto the yacht)
- Phone or camera
- Cash for the waterfall trip, drinks, shopping at the bazaar and personal expenses
Distance to Manavgat pier
- Kızılot to Manavgat pier: 20 km, about 25 minutes
- Kızılağaç to Manavgat pier: 16 km, about 20 minutes
- Titreyengöl to Manavgat pier: 8 km, about 15 minutes
- Sorgun to Manavgat pier: 5 km, about 10 minutes
- Side to Manavgat pier: 5 km, about 10 minutes
- Kumköy to Manavgat pier: 5 km, about 10 minutes
- Evrenseki to Manavgat pier: 8 km, about 12 minutes
- Çolaklı to Manavgat pier: 10 km, about 15 minutes
- Gündoğdu to Manavgat pier: 13 km, about 20 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 Manavgat River yacht trip from Side
How much does the Manavgat River yacht trip from Side cost?
Adults $20, children 3–9 $15, children 0–2 free. The price includes a yacht trip on the Manavgat River, lunch, a guide and hotel transfer.
How do I book the Manavgat River yacht trip from Side?
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”.
On which days does the tour run?
The tour runs on Mondays and Thursdays.
What time does the tour start?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:30 and 09:30. 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 16:30 and 17:30. The exact time depends on where your hotel is, traffic and the pace of the group.
Where can we swim?
At the mouth of the Manavgat River, where it flows into the Mediterranean. During the free time there you can swim in the river or the sea, or sunbathe on the sandbar.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes, lunch on the yacht is included: trout or chicken, pasta, salad and bread. Drinks are extra.
How much time will we have at Manavgat Bazaar?
You have 1.5–2 hours of free time at Manavgat Bazaar.
Can we visit Manavgat Waterfall?
Yes, during your free time at the bazaar. Guests who want to go are taken to the waterfall, and the others stay at the bazaar. The trip costs about $4 or €4 per person, including the ride and park entry, and is paid to the guide.
What should I bring?
Bring a swimsuit or swim shorts, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, plus cash for the waterfall trip, drinks, shopping at the bazaar and personal expenses.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it’s a relaxed day: a yacht trip, a swim and lunch on board. Children from 0 to 2 go free and sit on an adult’s lap, without their own seat. Please don’t leave children unattended while swimming or on deck.
What will we see on the tour?
The Manavgat River
The Manavgat is a deep, full-flowing river. It is about 93 kilometres long and 40–50 metres wide. It rises from several springs on the slopes of the Western Taurus Mountains, at an altitude of about 1,350 metres, and is also fed by groundwater.
The water is clear and cool, with a turquoise tint. The river has two dams, the Manavgat Dam and the Oymapınar Dam, and its water irrigates fertile plains where fruit, vegetables, cotton and grain are grown.
Where the river meets the sea
After flowing through the town of Manavgat, the river runs into the Mediterranean. The spot where cool river water meets the warmer sea is especially popular with visitors: you can swim here and feel the sudden change in temperature.
Manavgat Bazaar
Manavgat Bazaar is one of the biggest markets on the Antalya coast. It sells everything from jewellery and handmade souvenirs to Turkish sweets, spices, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Manavgat Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall is one of the region’s well-known sights. It is low, about 5 metres high, but wide, at about 40 metres. It lies in a green park.
You can view the waterfall from platforms on either side. Visitors may not go down to the water because of the strong current and the very cold water, even in hot weather.
