11 Turkey River Cruises Worth Booking

1.Alanya: Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari & Lunch at Dimcay River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 581 reviews · 7 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend seven lively hours riding open jeeps through the Taurus Mountains, stopping for views, village life, tea, gözleme, and a mosque visit before lunch beside the Dim Cayi River. English and Turkish guides lead the day, with hotel pickup across Alanya. Water fights are part of the fun.

“The trip was such a lovely and exhilarating experience and the views of Alanya were breath taking. Lunch was provided at the Dimcay River, which was very delicious. Our tour guide had a pleasant and welcoming vibe 10/10 - highly recommended”

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2.City of Side: Boat Tour on the Manavgat River w/ Bazaar Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 7 hours · from $16Best value

Spend seven hours cruising the Manavgat River from Side, with hotel pickup, a swim at Cennet Beach, grilled chicken or fish lunch, and free time at the Manavgat Grand Bazaar. An optional paid transfer takes you to the waterfall. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Turkish.

“Fun trip , waterfall looks great, going onto the Mediterranean Sea was just a turn around back into the river. Disappointing… drinks way to expensive (bring you’re own from Carrefour or Sok). Toilets very dirty… bazaar was a great experience especially the fresh market…”

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3.From Alanya: Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch at Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 375 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $24

Ride from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains with English or German-speaking guides such as Mustafa and Zeyad. Expect mountain views, a Turkish village, Dim Cave, swimming, buffet lunch by Dim River, and joyful water fights between jeeps. Bring swimwear and prepare to get soaked.

“This excursion was an absolute blast! From start to finish, it was fun, adventurous, and full of laughter. One of the highlights was the epic water fight — we had so much fun and felt like kids again! Everyone was smiling, soaked, and completely in the moment. It truly added a playful, unforgettable touch to the day. What made the experience even better was the incredible staff. Mustafa, Hassan, Ziad, and Emil were all fantastic — kind, fun, and incredibly entertaining. They kept the energy high, made everyone feel welcome, and made sure we were having the best time possible. It was worth every penny spent. I’d do it all…”

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4.Side: Manavgat River Boat Trip & Grand Market w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 295 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Spend seven hours between river, sea, mosque, waterfall, and market on a guided trip from Side. You will cruise aboard a 45-passenger wooden boat, eat fish or chicken with salads and pasta, swim at the river mouth, and get 1.5 hours at Manavgat’s Grand Bazaar.

“mooie boottocht en goede uitleg kwa bezienswaardigheden heel behulpzaam personeel we wilde graag naar een moskee en 50 meter vanaf de bazaar zit een moskee mocht men die willen zien is daar een mogelijkheid voor wij hebben genoten”

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5.Dalyan River Cruise, Turtle Beach & Mud Baths from Marmaris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · from $42

Travel from Marmaris to Dalyan for a full day of lake and river cruising, Iztuzu Beach, Lycian tombs, and Sultaniye mud baths. A local guide, boat lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Guide Veronika has earned special praise for making the trip lively and family-friendly.

“Great day out, the guide was excellent looked after us from the moment we were picked up till we arrived back at our hotel.. very good value for money, if we are ever in Marmaris area would do it again!”

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6.Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 172 reviews · from $33

Spend a full day around Manavgat with a 2.5 to 3.5-hour river and sea boat ride, swimming stops, riverside lunch, waterfall visit, and bazaar time. Hotel pickup, guide, entry fees, and lunch are included. The route may change with weather, water levels, and traffic.

“Tour was great, , comfortable transfer with amazing boat trip to the beach , followed on by nice food and time to visit the bazzarr , would recommend to others”

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7.Alanya Jeep Safari with Dim River Lunch and Dim Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $31

Ride open-sided 4WD jeeps into Alanya’s Taurus Mountains, with hotel pickup, village and fruit-garden stops, a buffet lunch beside Dim River, swimming, and an optional Dim Cave visit. Expect loud music, rough roads, and playful water fights between jeeps. Guide Ifran has earned praise for his cheerful service.

“It was a nice day. Love the jeepride. God driver. Love the stop with pancakes ! Big minus that we didn’t go to the cave , very disapointing 😒. To see and experience the Dove cave was one if the things that made us book this trip. So we where not happy about this. Good lunch but the price for drinks was way too expensive.”

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8.Alanya Jeep Safari: Dim Cave, River & Nature Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 5.5 - 7.5 hours · from $22Top rated

Ride a Land Rover jeep through Alanya’s countryside with guides such as Mustafa and Ziyad, stopping at waterfalls, a Turkish village, Dim Cave, and Dim River. Expect lunch, mountain views, water fights, and optional swimming, with cave entry and drinks extra.

“Lovely tour guides, such a fun day out worth the money, would definitely recommend”

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9.Alanya Highlights: Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · from $23

Spend about six hours touring Sapadere Canyon, Dim Cave, and Dim River from Alanya. You’ll ride in open-top vehicles, join playful water fights, swim in cold mountain water, eat lunch over the river, and hear guides such as Echo, Hazel, or Çınar when available.

“Great staff, drivers great fun and main guide is absolutely nuts!!! Would definitely recommend”

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10.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

From Side, you’ll cruise the Manavgat River to its meeting point with the Mediterranean, swim in mixed warm and cool water, eat lunch onboard, then choose the waterfall or Manavgat market. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with drinks and waterfall entry extra.

“Nous sommes arrivés au bateau pour la croisière et on nous demande de payer 4 € par personne. Le capitaine du bateau ne parlant ni anglais ni français, je n'ai pas compris et j'ai donc payer en plus de la réservation 12 € pour moi et mes deux filles. J'envoie un message à l'organisateur pour lui expliquer et il me dit que c'est pour l'entrée aux cascades de Manavgat. Nous y étions allés déjà il y a 2 jours et nous avions payés 2,50 € pour nous trois. Belle arnaque !!! Ensuite comme nous avions des billets, nous sommes allés aux cascades. Le chauffeur nous dit que nous avons 30…”

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11.Alanya Highlights Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from Alanya in an open-sided jeep to Sapadere Canyon, cool waterfalls, a cave stop, village food, and a family restaurant lunch. Expect music, water fights between jeeps, limited time at the canyon, and possible changes to the silk village and cave stops. Bring swimwear and waterproof bags.

“This is an experience for those that like to have adventure and unexpected fun. We never did make it to the silk experience.”

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