Daily Istanbul Rafting Tour – Melen River Adventure from Istanbul

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Free Cancellation

Full refund up to 30 days before the tour

Early Booking Advantage

Only 25% prepayment until 30 days before departure

Duration

daily

Max Group Size

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

relax

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

12 - 99 Ages

About this tour

Escape the city and embark on an adrenaline-filled rafting adventure on the Melen River, one of Turkey’s safest and most scenic rafting destinations. This daily rafting tour from Istanbul is perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, families, and groups of all ages. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting as you navigate 10–11 km of river rapids, guided by professional instructors with full safety equipment. Begin your day with a short village tour and morning tea in Dokuzdegirmen, followed by comprehensive training before your rafting journey. After the adventure, enjoy an open buffet lunch by the river, take a refreshing shower, and return to Istanbul with unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rafter, this tour combines nature, excitement, and convenience for a perfect escape from the urban jungle.

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Route

Starts from

Istanbul

Ends in

Istanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul, 08:00

Dropoff Location

Istanbul, 21:00

What makes this tour special

Rafting, Adventure, Melen River

Itinerary

Escape the city and experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Melen River, one of Turkey’s safest and most scenic rafting courses. This daily rafting tour from Istanbul is ideal for adventure seekers, nature lovers, families, and groups of all ages. With a difficulty level of 3+1, it’s suitable for both amateurs and professional athletes. The rafting season runs from February to October, with spring offering high-adrenaline experiences and summer ideal for beginners.

Tour Overview

Pick-up is in the morning from your hotel in Istanbul, followed by a 2.5-hour drive to the rafting area in Dokuzdegirmen Village. Upon arrival, enjoy a short village stroll and morning tea as you prepare for your adventure. Receive all necessary rafting equipment and training, then embark on a 1.5 to 2-hour rafting adventure, covering approximately 10–11 km along the Melen River.

After rafting, enjoy an open buffet lunch on the riverbank before returning to the vehicles for clothing change and showers. Transfer back to Istanbul concludes the tour, leaving you with unforgettable memories of adventure and nature.

Morning Program

10:00–11:00 – Arrival and Breakfast

11:00–12:00 – Clothing Change and Training

12:00–14:00 – Rafting and Break Refreshments

14:40–16:00 – Clothing Change and Return Lunch

We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop booking.

Trip includes

Included

Professional English-speaking Rafting Instructors and Team

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Lunch

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Return transfer to your hotel

Guided Rafting Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

Insurance: All types

City tax

Turkey entry visa

Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

Insurance: All types

Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section

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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.

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