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A full-day boat trip on the Green Canyon lake behind the Oymapınar Dam: emerald mountain water, swimming stops, a lakeside lunch and free fishing, with hotel transfer from Side, Manavgat and Alanya. Instant confirmation — you pay on the boat on tour day.
<p>The Green Canyon boat tour is the cool alternative to a beach day: a cruise on the emerald mountain lake behind the Oymapınar Dam, framed by pine-covered slopes. Swimming stops, a lakeside lunch and free fishing from the boat are all part of the day, with hotel transfer from the Side, Manavgat and Alanya area included.</p> <h3>Tour programme</h3> <ol> <li>Pickup from your hotel in the Side, Manavgat or Alanya area (the exact time is confirmed the day before).</li> <li>Photo stop at the Oymapınar Dam viewpoint.</li> <li>Boarding and cruise across the turquoise canyon lake — around 5 hours on the water.</li> <li>Swimming breaks in the clear mountain water, which is noticeably cooler than the sea.</li> <li>Free fishing from the boat; the equipment is available on board.</li> <li>Lunch at a lakeside restaurant: meatballs, chicken or fish with rice and salad (drinks at the restaurant are paid separately).</li> <li>Return cruise and transfer back; arrival at your hotel around 17:00.</li> </ol> <p>Soft drinks on the boat are included in the price; alcohol is not allowed on board. An English-, German- and Russian-speaking guide and travel insurance are included. Please note the tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.</p> <p>Your booking is confirmed instantly, you pay on the boat on the day of the tour, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance.</p>
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