Antalya Şelale Ziyaretli Jeep Safari Turu

The best part of this Antalya outing is the switch from resort roads to rough village tracks and quiet forest routes. You visit Kurşunlu Waterfall, follow Kocaçay Canyon, pause at Ekşili Pond, and finish with a view toward Perge. I like the mix of off-road driving and simple rural stops, especially the old mill where you can have pancakes and samovar tea. I also like that lunch and hotel transport are included.

The main thing to consider is timing. The advertised tour lasts five hours, but one detailed account describes being out for about seven hours. The route includes bumpy roads, walking, and optional swimming, so this is not the best pick if you want a tightly timed sightseeing morning or a smooth ride.

Key points at a glance

• Land Rover Defender ride: Travel beyond Antalya’s main roads on a mixture of asphalt, dirt, and rough village tracks.
• Two waterfall stops: See Kurşunlu Waterfall first, then reach Kocaçay Waterfall through Kocaçay Canyon.
• Old mill refreshments: Stop for a rural break with optional samovar tea and pancakes.
• Lunch included: Expect grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, salad, and bulgur pilaf.
• Perge from above: Take photos with a panorama of the ancient city rather than visiting the ruins themselves.
• Small English-speaking group: The tour is limited to 10 people, with pickup and return to listed Antalya-area locations.

Leaving Antalya for the forest roads

This tour begins early, with pickup scheduled between 8:15 and 8:45. The available pickup points cover several popular bases around Antalya, including Belek, Kadriye, Lara Beach, Trendy Lara, Muratpaşa, and the Delphin Imperial Hotel area. You can also use the listed McDonald’s pickup point if that suits your plans.

The vehicle is a Land Rover Defender, a sensible choice for a route that shifts between paved roads, dirt tracks, and rougher village terrain. This is not a polished sightseeing coach tour. You should expect a more open, active ride, with the road itself forming part of the day.

The route first passes through Kemerazı village. That change matters because the outing quickly moves away from the hotel strip and toward rural Antalya. You get a look at village roads, wooded areas, and the quieter side of the province without needing to organize a rental car or find the waterfalls yourself.

The group is limited to 10 people, which should make the ride easier to manage than a large bus excursion. It also means the guide can explain the stops and coordinate the optional activities without dealing with a crowd. The guide speaks English, and no other tour language is listed.

Kurşunlu Waterfall and an easy first walk

The first main stop is Kurşunlu Waterfall. The visit includes time for photographs, a guided portion, free time, and a walk lasting about an hour.

This is a good opening stop because you can stretch your legs before the longer drive through the countryside. Bring shoes that can handle a damp or uneven path. The waterfall visit is not simply a roadside photo stop, since the schedule allows time to walk and look around.

I like the way this stop gives the morning some structure. You begin with water, trees, and a short walk, then move into the more rural part of the route. If photography matters to you, this is one of the clearest chances to slow down and take your time.

Keep your expectations measured. The tour does not present Kurşunlu as a full-day nature outing, and the rest of the schedule includes several stops. You will have time to see the waterfall and walk, but the day is designed as a moving safari rather than a long stay in one place.

Village tracks and the old mill stop

After Kurşunlu, the Defender follows village roads made up of asphalt, soil, and rougher ground. This is where the trip earns its safari label. You are not watching the countryside through a coach window on a major highway. You are riding through less developed routes where the surface changes and the pace may slow.

The drive leads to an old mill location. The stop offers a useful pause between the waterfall visits and the canyon route. If you choose, you can sit with samovar tea and pancakes while enjoying the view.

That detail gives the outing a local, informal feel. The refreshment is optional, and it is not included in the tour price, so bring some Turkish lira if you want to buy tea or pancakes. The included meal comes later, and drinks are specifically excluded from the package.

One detailed account describes a visit to a Turkish home with crepes and oranges, along with photo stops in villages and forests. The exact presentation may vary, but you should expect a simple rural hospitality stop rather than a formal restaurant visit. I find this kind of pause more useful than filling every minute with monuments. It gives you a glimpse of how the route’s villages function as lived-in places, not just scenery between attractions.

Kocaçay Canyon and the second waterfall

The route continues through Kocaçay Canyon toward Kocaçay Waterfall. This section adds more movement and a stronger outdoor element than the first stop.

At Kocaçay, you may cool off by the stream or swim in the waterfall area. Swimming is optional, so you can simply enjoy the water, take photos, or remain with the group. If you want to get in, pack a swimsuit and a small towel. The information provided does not specify changing facilities, so avoid assuming that a full changing setup will be available.

This is also the part of the day where footwear matters most. You will be walking around natural water areas and may encounter wet or uneven ground. Wear something practical rather than beach sandals that offer little grip.

The combination of canyon, stream, and off-road access is one of the strongest reasons to choose this tour over a standard city excursion. You get a physical sense of Antalya’s inland setting, not just a list of photo stops. At the same time, the route is short enough for people who want an outdoor taste without committing to a full hiking day.

The bumpy drive can be part of the fun, but it is also the main comfort tradeoff. If you dislike jolting rides or need a very smooth route, this should influence your decision.

Ekşili Pond and a proper lunch break

After Kocaçay, the group stops at Ekşili Pond for photographs. This is another quiet pause, and it gives the day a different water setting after the waterfall and canyon.

The schedule then includes lunch. The meal is grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, salad, and bulgur pilaf. That is a practical menu for a morning outdoors, with enough substance to carry you through the final photo stop and return drive.

Lunch is included in the $54 price, but drinks are not. Keep that in mind when judging the total cost. The meal helps make the price reasonable because you are not paying separately for a restaurant stop, waterfall access, guide service, and transport.

One account describes the lunch as modest in size but tasty. That sounds like the right way to approach it. This is a working meal in the middle of a rural route, not a long dining experience. If you have a large appetite, you may want to eat a good breakfast before pickup and carry any permitted personal snacks.

The meal also gives you a chance to sit down after the uneven roads and walking. With the advertised five-hour duration, the schedule moves at a fair pace. If the day runs closer to the seven hours described in one account, the lunch break becomes even more useful.

A distant Perge view, not an archaeological visit

The final sightseeing feature is a photo stop with a panorama of Perge. Perge is one of the major ancient sites near Antalya, but this tour does not take you into the archaeological area. You see the ancient city from a viewpoint as part of the route.

That distinction matters. If you want to walk among Perge’s columns, streets, baths, and ruins, book a separate Perge visit. Here, the value is the broad view and the chance to connect the rural route with one of Antalya’s best-known ancient places.

I like this as a closing stop because it changes the focus again. The day begins with waterfalls, moves through villages and forest roads, then finishes with a historical panorama. It is a varied introduction to the province, even though no single stop receives a full half-day treatment.

Plan your photo time carefully. The tour includes several scenic pauses, and the Perge stop is one of them rather than a long guided archaeological tour.

What $54 buys you

At $54 per person, the tour offers solid value if you want transportation, a guide, lunch, and several stops in one compact outing. The price covers the Land Rover ride, waterfall visits, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and return from the listed areas, and the grilled lunch.

You still need to budget for drinks, and photos are not included. Tea and pancakes at the old mill are also described as optional, so those may cost extra. The price is easiest to justify if you would otherwise need to arrange a car, pay for fuel, find the waterfalls, and plan a separate meal.

The small group helps the value. With a maximum of 10 people, you are not paying for a private tour, but you should have a more personal setup than a large coach excursion. The available rating is excellent, though it comes from only a few published ratings, so I would treat it as a positive signal rather than a guarantee of every departure.

The biggest value question is your preferred pace. You get many elements in a short time: two waterfalls, village roads, a mill, a pond, lunch, and a Perge viewpoint. That makes the tour efficient, but it also means no stop can feel unlimited.

Timing, comfort, and who should book

The tour is advertised as five hours, with pickup around 8:15 to 8:45 and return to the same general hotel areas. One detailed account describes a day of roughly seven hours, so allow extra time if you have an afternoon flight, a reservation, or another fixed plan.

I would book this for you if you want a break from Antalya’s hotels and beaches. It suits people who enjoy changing scenery, casual village stops, photo opportunities, and a little rough-road excitement. It also works well if you want to see natural sites without arranging your own transport.

Families may appreciate the short duration and included meal, but the rough roads and optional swimming mean you should judge the outing by your group’s comfort. The tour is not presented as a demanding hike, yet it does include walking, uneven outdoor areas, and time in or beside streams.

Couples and solo visitors can also fit in easily because the group is small. The English-speaking guide keeps the day accessible to English speakers, though guide names are not provided, so you cannot choose a particular guide in advance.

Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, swimwear if you plan to enter the water, and money for drinks or optional refreshments. Eat breakfast before pickup, especially if you prefer generous meals or expect the trip to run long.

Should you book the Antalya jeep safari?

Book it if you want a varied half-day outside Antalya rather than a single attraction. The waterfalls, forest roads, old mill, stream, pond, lunch, and Perge panorama give you plenty of variety for $54, especially with transport and a guide included.

Skip it if you need a precise five-hour schedule, dislike rough vehicle rides, or want a full archaeological visit to Perge. For everyone else, this is a practical way to see the quieter side of Antalya Province, with enough adventure to make the drive feel like part of the attraction.

FAQ

Where does the Antalya jeep safari take place?

The tour takes place in Antalya Province, passing through Kemerazı village, rural roads, forest routes, Kocaçay Canyon, Ekşili Pond, and a viewpoint overlooking Perge.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $54 per person.

How long does the tour last?

The advertised duration is five hours. One detailed account describes being out for about seven hours, so allow some extra time in your schedule.

What time does pickup begin?

Pickup is scheduled between 8:15 and 8:45.

Which pickup locations are available?

Pickup options include Belek, Kremlin Palace, Delphin Imperial Hotel, Kadriye, Muratpaşa, Trendy Lara, Lara Beach, and McDonald’s.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch includes grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, salad, and bulgur pilaf.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are not included in the tour price.

Can I swim during the tour?

Swimming is possible at Kocaçay Waterfall. You may also cool off by the stream, but swimming is optional.

Is Perge included as a full archaeological visit?

No. The tour includes a photo stop with a panorama of the ancient city of Perge, not a full visit to the ruins.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide.

How many people are in the group?

The tour is limited to 10 participants.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Do I have to pay when booking?

No. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you book without paying immediately.