Sapadere Canyon (Sapadere Kanyonu) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sapadere Canyon (Sapadere Kanyonu). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now: 

• Jeep Safari to Taurus Mountains with Lunch at Dimcay River

• Sapadere Canyon Tour with Waterfalls and Lunch

• Alanya: Horseback Ride Through Nature near Syedra Ruins

• Alanya Pirate Boat with Lunch and Drinks

• Family Rafting Trip at Köprülü Canyon from Alanya

While Sapadere Canyon itself is free to visit, it’s best to explore with a guide, and many travelers choose to join tours that offer activities such as Jeep rides or guided hikes. Full-day group tours start from US$30 per person, often including lunch and hotel pickup.

Sapadere Canyon is a natural mountain gorge located in the Taurus Mountains, about an hour’s drive east of Alanya. Flanked by soaring cliffs, the canyon stretches around 0.5 mile (1 kilometer), and offers scenic hiking trails, magnificent views, and the chance to swim beneath a waterfall.

Sapadere Canyon is situated about 28 miles (45 kilometers) from Alanya and about 65 miles (105 kilometers) from Side. You can travel to the canyon by driving, taking a taxi, or joining a guided tour with transport included. There is no public transport to the canyon, so look for tours that offer hotel pickup.

While many travelers visit Sapadere Canyon just to enjoy the views, you can also swim in the natural pools and hike along the gorge to see the waterfalls. Many tours combine the canyon with nearby attractions, such as the traditional village of Sapadere, Dim Cayi National Park, or Dwarf Cave.

Yes, Sapadere Canyon is accessed via purpose-built wooden walkways, and it is largely accessible to everyone, including young children and those with limited mobility. The restaurant and walkways can be accessed with a stroller or wheelchair, although some swimming areas have a few steps to enter the water.