Highlights
- Yacht cruise along the Manavgat river out to the Mediterranean
- Swim break where the fresh river water meets the open sea
- Turkish lunch served on deck while the boat is moored
- Manavgat waterfall, a curtain of water around 40 m wide, entry included
- Free time to browse the largest bazaar in the region
- Runs on market days only, Mondays and Thursdays
- Door-to-door pickup from any hotel in Belek, Kadriye or Bogazkent
The experience
This is the Manavgat day for people who cannot decide between a boat, a waterfall and a market, because it gives you all three without any rushing. The pace is gentle: a leisurely stretch on the water, a short stop at the falls and then as much bazaar time as you like. It suits couples, families with school-age children and anyone in Belek looking for a full day out that is not a beach club or a golf course. There is very little walking on the cruise section, so grandparents and less mobile guests tend to enjoy it as much as the swimmers do.
Your driver collects you at 09:30 and heads east past Side to Manavgat, where the yacht is waiting at the harbour. The boat follows the river downstream, past reed beds and riverside cafés, until the water widens and turns from green to blue at the Mediterranean. That is where it anchors for a swim, and where lunch is served on deck. After sailing back to the harbour, a short drive takes you to the waterfall, a low but surprisingly wide cascade with viewing platforms and a shady tea garden. The final stop is the bazaar, and you are back in Belek by about 16:30.
Itinerary
- 09:30Pickup from your hotel in Belek, Kadriye or Bogazkent, then a drive east along the coast to Manavgat, roughly 45 km away
- Board the yacht at Manavgat harbour and find a spot on deck as the boat pulls out into the river
- Cruise downstream to the point where the Manavgat river empties into the Mediterranean, then drop anchor for swimming and sunbathing
- Lunch of Turkish dishes served on board while the boat is moored
- Sail back upriver to the harbour
- Short drive to Manavgat waterfall, about 40 m across, with the entrance ticket already covered
- Free time at Manavgat bazaar to wander, haggle and pick up souvenirs
- 16:30Return transfer to Belek and drop-off at your hotel door
What's included
- Hotel pickup and return
- Insurance
- Guide
- Yacht cruise on the Manavgat river
- Lunch on board
- Manavgat waterfall entrance ticket
- Drinks on board (pay as you go)
- Anything you buy at the bazaar
Good to know
The trip only runs on Mondays and Thursdays because those are Manavgat's market days, so plan the rest of your week around it. Wear something you can swim in under light clothes, and bring a towel, since the swimming stop comes before lunch. Flat shoes beat flip-flops at the falls and the market, and the sun on the water is strong, so pack a hat and sunscreen. Children aged 6 to 12 pay the reduced rate and under-fives travel free, and the swimming stop is calm enough for confident young swimmers. Keep some small notes for drinks on board and for bargaining at the stalls, where cash is expected.
What to bring
- Swimsuit and a towel
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable flat shoes for the waterfall paths and the market
- Camera or a fully charged phone
- Cash in small notes for drinks and bazaar purchases
We are a transfer company first, which changes how this tour feels from the moment you book. Your pickup is timed for your specific hotel in Belek, Kadriye or Bogazkent rather than a rough window, and you receive the driver's details on WhatsApp the evening before. The price is fixed at £25 per adult, paid in cash on the day, with no booking fee, no card surcharge and no last-minute extras. If your flight or plans shift, one message on +90 551 464 26 32 is enough to move your date. You get the same boat, lunch and waterfall ticket as everyone else, with a smoother start and finish.
Fixed price, no prepayment. Send the date and number of guests on WhatsApp, receive a written confirmation with your pickup time, and pay on the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup for day excursions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Manavgat boat trip and bazaar tour cost from Belek?
The 2026 price is £25 per adult, £14 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for infants up to 5. That covers the return transfer from your hotel, the yacht cruise, lunch on board, the waterfall entrance ticket, a guide and insurance. Drinks on the boat are the only thing you pay for separately, along with whatever you choose to buy at the market. You settle the balance in cash on the day.
How long is the tour and which days does it run?
Allow about seven hours door to door. Pickup from Belek hotels is at 09:30 and you are usually back by 16:30. The excursion runs on Mondays and Thursdays only, because those are the days the big open-air bazaar sets up in Manavgat; on other days the market simply is not there. If your stay does not cover a Monday or Thursday, ask us about a plain river cruise or a Side trip instead.
Is the Manavgat boat trip suitable for children?
Yes, it is one of the easier full-day tours for families. Children aged 6 to 12 pay £14 and under-fives go free. The boat is stable and slow-moving, the swimming stop is in calm water near the river mouth, and lunch is a straightforward Turkish spread that most kids will eat. The waterfall visit is short and flat. Bring armbands for younger swimmers and something to keep little ones shaded on deck.
Where exactly will I be picked up in Belek?
At your own hotel, whether you are staying in central Belek, Kadriye or Bogazkent. When you book we ask for the hotel name and your room or surname, then send a WhatsApp confirmation with the pickup time for that property. On the morning, wait in the lobby or at the main gate a few minutes early; large resorts sometimes ask coaches and minibuses to load at the gate rather than the front door.
What is the cancellation policy?
Because you pay in cash on the day, there is nothing to refund if you need to cancel. We only ask that you tell us on WhatsApp by the evening before, so the seat can be released. Weather is rarely an issue on the river, but if the boat operator calls off a departure for safety we will offer another date or simply cancel without charge. The earlier you tell us, the easier it is to move you.
What should I bring on the boat trip?
Swimwear worn under your clothes, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and a decent sunscreen, because there is very little shade at the swimming stop. Flat, comfortable shoes are better for the waterfall paths and the market than sandals. Bring a camera or a fully charged phone, and cash in small notes for drinks on board and bargaining at the stalls. Leave valuables in your hotel safe rather than on deck.
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