Antalya - Turkey

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KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER
Difficulty level : 1+
Who can attend : Anybody between the age of 6-60, who has no serious illness and knows how to swim.
Length of the course : 11 km
Meeting Point : Trans Nature Finish Point
Meeting Time : 09:30 am
Equipment : Raft (for 6-10 people), life jacket (buoyancy aid), helmet, paddle, wet suit for cold weather conditions.
Guide : Turkish or foreigner guides experienced and educated in their subject.
Suitable Languages : Turkish , English , German and Russian
Insurance : 1 Million US$ + 50.000 US$
Participation Form : By signing this form customers says that they join the tour with their own free will.
Food : We give the lunch in the middle of the tour. Grilled trout or chicken request of guest, beans stewed in olive oil, a vegetable dish, rice, potato salad, shepherd salad, sauces, season fruit.

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE
Guidance, Insurance, Equipment, Transfer, Breakfast, Lunch

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON THE KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER AND TOUR

Our course is 11 km long and ends 2 km from the concrete bridge.

Upon arrival of your transfer vehicles at our professional guides brief your guests on the tour to be made, the course and the technical equipment in four languages, Turkish, English, German and Russian.

Our tour starts at 11:00 between 10:00 and 11:00, after passing through the first rapid, takes a break for entertainment's and swimming at the Böğrüm Bridge, following which the point for the lunch stop is reached at 12:30.

Our choice of menu has been prepared for the pleasure of guests who are vegetarian or who prefer not to eat red meat and comprises grilled chicken or trout, beans stewed in olive oil or a vegetable dish, rice, potato, salad, various seasonal salads, sauces and fruit.

After a lunch break of approximately one hour, the course is followed to the 7 km point where our guests enjoy Body Rafting and other entertainment's. After guests have paddled the remaining 6 km this enjoyable trip comes to an end at 16:00. At the of the tour, we offer a photographic service to enable guests to obtain a permanent record of their experiences.

The Köprüçay Rafting course includes rapids of levels 1 and 2 on the international difficulty rafting scale. For this reason, there is no need for any previous experience in order to join in the activity on the river. Everybody who knows how to swim and doe not suffer from health problems may take part in the tour. Our groups enjoy an exciting and beautiful day in complete security under the supervision of our professional guides who have a high level of experience and knowledge.

We have two types of boat amongst our equipment, these being 8 - seats raft and 2 - seats DUCKY inflatable boats.

All customers and their guides as well as our own guides taking part in tours are insured by our company.

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Yusufeli - Artvin - Turkey

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All the rivers are beautiful, but what makes a river trip fun is the organisation behind it, the guide in your boat, the gear you use, and of course no river trip is complete without a hearty lunch. Our internationally experienced team put it all together at it's best.

ЗORUH RIVER RAFTING
5 day expedition on Top class grade 5 Çoruh river, unforgettable experience in the scenic giant valley of Çoruh, The section runs between Erzurum and Artvin cities in Northeastern Turkey. We'll be smashing the waves of fun rapids during the day and camping at bungalows.

Besides taking you down the river your professional guides will serve great camp food during your expedition. You'll also have the chance of meeting the local life and people in this interesting part of the world. The 5 day version is from - to Erzurum airport and available if you are joining us from Turkey, ask for the connection extension programme & price if you are joining from outside Turkey.

PROGRAMME
Day 1 - Fly to Erzurum, rafting Madenköprü, night at bungalows.
Day 2 - 7 Lakes tour (3100 m alt.), night at bungalows
Day 3 - The gate to Kaçkar Mountains, Sırakonaklar Village with its old stone Armenian houses and friendly locals, night at bungalows
Day 4 - Rafting Çoruh Yedigöze - Tekkale, transfer to Erzurum, night at the hotel.
Day 5 - Free time in Erzurum, transfer to airport

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Dalaman - Muğla - Turkey

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All the rivers are beautiful, but what makes a river trip fun is the organisation behind it, the guide in your boat, the gear you use, and of course no river trip is complete without a hearty lunch. Our internationally experienced team put it all together at it's best.

DALAMAN RIVER RAFTING
Best daily and two days rafting course in Turkey.
Available from May to October.
Shuttle service from Marmaris & Fethiye everyday.
Dalaman river's fun rapids running around the boulders, drops and waves, best gear, best guides, best food.

If you are in Marmaris or Fethiye reserve your place by phone or e-mail at least the night before. We will pick you up from Your Hotel. After breakfast at our rafting base in Beyobası Village / Köyceğiz we'll get to the start point through the pine forest mountain roads. Your guide will give you a technical brief and off we go. We'll disappear in to the Beautiful Dalaman river valley. 14 km of fun on grade 3-4 rapids. Heading back to the base and there waits you some real food! You can have the day's memories as photos or a video. No experience is required if you are 14 and plus with no health problems you can enjoy the Dalaman river with us.

DAILY PROGRAMME
Arrive at Ecoraft's base
Dealing rafting equipment and safety talk
Transfer to start point by mountain roads (minibus - 45 km)
Technical brief given by your experienced river guides
Rafting (14 km)
Back to Ecoraft's base and lunch
And our bar is open, you can watch the best pictures and footage of the day on tv
Transfer back to hotels

Programme is between 08:00 - 19:00. It may differs depending on the number of attendants and weather conditions.

2 DAYS PROGRAMME
This is a group activity. Get together with friends, make the gang of 8 (minimum) and join us for an unforgettable adventure on Dalaman river. We can pick you up from Marmaris, Fethiye and around. We'll get you to the exciting upper valley of Dalaman river Raft down the challenging & fun grade 4 rapids. We'll camp the night by the river in mid section. Besides being the best rafting team in Turkey, your guides are great cooks when it comes to camping. We'll continue the river fun the next day.

The trip is available June - October. No experience is required if you are 14 and plus with no health problems you can enjoy the Dalaman river with us.

Arrive at Ecoraft's base
Dealing rafting equipment and safety talk
Transfer to start point by mountain roads (minibus - 45 km)
Technical brief given by your experienced river guides
Rafting (14 km)
Camp by the river and dinner
After breakfast rafting course
Back to Ecoraft's base and lunch
And our bar is open, you can watch the best pictures and footage of the day on tv
Transfer back to hotels

Programme is between 08:00 and 14:00 the next day. It may differs depending on the number of attendants and weather conditions.

For the groups that cannot arrive at our base early morning, we offer overnight camping at start point and rafting the next day.

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Yusufeli - Artvin - Turkey

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PROGRAMME OF ÇORUH RIVER 8 DAY TOUR (3-4-5+)
Day 1 Meeting and picking up from Erzurum Airport by our guides, than transfer to Ispir. Staying in our campsite.
Day 2 After breakfast and briefing, we will give you training about rafting techniques and equipment. Our rafting will be on Çamlıkaya the difficulty of which is between class 3 and 5, It is 28 km from Ispir. Staying in our campsite.
Day 3 Having had breakfast we will go to Tekkale village which is 45 km from Çamlıkaya. We will have rafting there which is class 3-4. Then comes camping in Tekkale.
Day 4 We will have trekking after breakfast and briefing on "Dört Kilise" means "Four Churches" from Georgian. It is possible to catch fish (trout) in the clear stream. Camping on Tekkale.
Day 5 This day, we'll go to Yusufeli. There will be an accommodation at hotel and then free day.
Day 6 Today we will raft on Barhal Stream which flows into the Çoruh River. Accommodation at hotel in Yusufeli.
Day 7 Having had breakfast we will go to Yaylalar Village in Kaçkar Mountains for excursion. Accommodation at hotel in Yusufeli.
Day 8 The last day, After breakfast we will move to Erzurum Airport.

PROGRAMME OF ÇORUH RIVER 4 DAY TOUR (3-4-5+)
Day 1 Arriving to Erzurum Airport on midday flight, having lunch in Erzurum. Transfer to Ispir. There you'll visit the town in late afternoon or evening.
Day 2 Transfer to Yedigöze On this day you'll have training about the rafting. And then you'll make Rafting on the river which is class 3 , then comes camping at Çamlıkaya, near a fresh water spring
Day 3 Having had breakfast we will have rafting of class 3-4. Then camping at Tekkale.
Day 4 The last day, you will have morning rafting on Barhal Stream in Yusufeli, after that you'll be transferred to Erzurum for afternoon flight.

Number of participants Min 10 pax - maximum 20 pax
Guide We have professional guides with a knowledge of languages such as English, German, Russian They have a good experience and know their work professionaly.
Insurance The insurance will be done before rafting and trekking tours.
Equipment You will be given international standard equipment such as for rafting; life jackets, helmets, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
Food Breakfast (cheese, olive, jam, honey, egg, hot tea and nescafe) pocket lunch, dinner (soup, fish or meat, salad, rice, fruit, tea & nescafe) in camping. We will have in a restaurant breakfast and dinner in Ispir and Yusufeli.
Accommodation Tent (minimum for 2 person)
Hotel & bungalow (clean, comfortable and bath)
Date June and beginning of July

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Dalaman - Muğla - Turkey

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DALAMAN RIVER
Archaically named INDOS, Dalaman River has its source within Kocaş Mountain located nearby Dirmil. It runs into the sea some 8 km south of Ortaca after its course through a narrow and deep valley where two of its branches one coming from Gцktepe and the other from Yaylacık Mountains being part of the Western Taurus Mountains merge together. Its total length is : 229 km. It takes place between the rivers that gather the biggest amount of tourists as far as rafting is concerned. Dalaman River situated within Muğla city borders amongst Köyceğiz and Dalaman is offering you R2 (difficulty rate : 3+) and R3 (difficulty rate : 3-4+) level course services. The river increases the adrenaline of the participants to the rafting activity through its rapid and exciting course track.

DALAMAN RIVER R2
Difficulty Level : 3+
Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 17-50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim.
Length Of The Course : 13 km
Road Conditions : After Beyobası junction located between Köyceğiz and Ortaca 18 km asphalt, other parts are 36 km stabilized
Meeting Point : Between Ortaca and Köyceğiz at Salih's Restaurant
Meeting Time : 09:00
Equipment : Raft (for 6-7 people) , life jacket (buoyancy aid), helmet, paddle, wet suit for cold weather conditions.
Guides : Turkish or foreigner guides experienced and educated in their subject.
Suitable Languages : Turkish, English, German and Russian
Insurance : 1 Million US$ + 50.000 US$
Participation Form : By signing this form customers says that they join the tour with their own free will.
Breakfast : We serve the breakfast in a village before the tour. Cheese, olive, butter, egg, jam/honey, tomatoes, cucumber, tea/nescafe
Food : We give the lunch after the tour in a village. Grilled trout or chicken request of guest, grilled sausage, rice, potato salad, shepherd salad , season fruit

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE
Guidance, Insurance, Equipment, Transfer, Breakfast, Lunch

THINGS TO BRING
Swimming suit / shorts, sport shoes (can get wet), extra t-shirt d) towel, sun cream, sun glasses, cap, money (For extra drinks, photos and video cassettes)

DALAMAN RIVER R3
Day 1 Transfer to Akköprü Village, after having breakfast transfer to Narlı for R3, rafting on Dalaman River between Narlı and Meşebükü, the difficulty of which is class 3-4+. Our campsite is near the river of beginning R2.
Day 2 Having had breakfast we will raft from Meşebükü to Akköprü The difficulty of which is class 3+.

Difficulty Level 3-4+
Who Can Attend Everybody between the ages of 17-50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim.
Length of the course 16 km
Road Conditions After Beyobası junction located between Köyceğiz and Ortaca 18 km asphalt, other parts are 36 km stabilized
Meeting point Between Ortaca and Köyceğiz at Salih's Restaurant
Meeting Time 09:00
Equipment Raft (for 3-4 people) life jacket (buoyancy aid), helmet, paddle, wet suit for cold weather conditions.
Guides Turkish or foreigner guides experienced and educated in their subject.
Suitable Languages Turkish , English , German and Russian
Insurance 1 Million US$ + 50.000 US$
Participation Form By signing this form customers says that they join the tour with their own free will.
Breakfast We serve the breakfast in a village before the tour. Cheese, olive, butter, egg, jam/honey, tomatoes, cucumber, tea / nescafe
Food We give the lunch after the tour in a village.
grilled trout or chicken request of guest, grilled sausage, rice , potato salad, shepherd salad, season fruit
Accommodation Tent, sleeping bag, mattress

THINGS TO BRING
Swimming suit / shorts, sport shoes (can get wet), extra t-shirt d) towel, sun cream f) sun glasses, cap, money (For extra drinks, photos and video cassettes)

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Turkey, with its rich natural resources and hundreds of rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports like rafting, canoeing and water-skiing, while always respecting the cultural, historical and environmental qualities of the country. The most famous is the River Çoruh, renowned internationally as one of the fastest flowing in the world.

The Dalaman River, whose ancient name was Indos, begins in the Koçaş Mountain near Dirmil and lies between Marmaris and Fethiye. The total length of the river is 229 km. Increased by branches from the Göktepe and Yaylacık Mountains of West Toros (Taurus), it flows through a narrow and deep valley and reaches the sea 8 km south of Ortaca.

As the river is fed with the natural limestone, the turquoise-blue water is always clear and warm. The Dalaman is near the popular areas of the Mediterranean and Aegean, so it attracts local and foreign tourists and rafting is possible throughout the year. For accommodation, there are many guest-houses in Akköprü village.

COURSE

The rafting points can be easily reached from Marmaris, Dalyan, Fethiye and Turunç and from Dalaman airport. The water level of the river, in which rafting is possible throughout the year, rises the most in September and October. As flowing water forms small falls, there are passes among the course, which divert the river into two separate branches over the Akköprü village.

The upper branch is class 5 and the lower is class 3 - 4. Once reaching Akköprü, the flow rate of the river increases and class becomes higher.

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Antalya - Turkey

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Our base is Antalya Köprülü Canyon National Park. The natural and geological structure of the area is suitable for many outdoor sports. This richness of variety is the reason why Köprülü Canyon is the centre of our combined tours as well.

Including the ancient city of Selge and a part of Köprüçay river, Köprülü Canyon National Park is spread upon 36 thousand hectares land. The National Park is renowned as it is the biggest Mediterranean Cypress forest of the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East.

Novaraft base camp is the biggest and the most beautiful facility of the region. With our hot water showers, clean toilets, a well-cleaned industrial kitchen, resting lodges, volleyball courts, a restaurant and a bar; we offer you the warmth and the comfort of your house out in the woods. In our multi-purposed facility, there are also sites for tents and camping.

People have always thought of rafting as a branch of sports which can be done only by professionals. However, no previous knowledge is required for it. You don't need to have taken a course or private lessons previously. Nevertheless, before you begin the tour you will be provided with the necessary information by your guide on how to paddle, how to sit in the boat and how to follow the commands briefly.

You have made up your mind. You want to paddle through the waves, get wet, and have fun, but how? Here, we provide you with different choices. You can participate in the rafting groups of 6, 8 and 10 people or you can try duckies of 2 people which you control yourself.

We provide you with choices to raft on beginner, intermediate or advanced level rivers depending on what kind action you look for.

RAFTING RIVERS

Aksu River
Aksu river rafting course, taking place in the 35th kilometer of Antalya - Isparta highway has a difficulty level of 1. This course which we offer companies as an alternative of combined tours in our High Rope Course Park is ideal for families and student groups as well. The course, which can also be named as panoramic rafting, provides a unique taste of view while you are passing through the high walls and interesting rock formations.

Köprüçay River
Arising from the Taurus and passing through the canyons which are natural beauties, Köprüçay falls into the Mediterranean from the south of Serik. Köprüçay river, feeding on the subterranean waters of the high-walled canyons standing on both sides, is one of the most beautiful natural recreation areas of Turkey. Besides that, Selge city, possessing a rich archeological heritage such as historical castles, aqueducts, bridges and roads from the Roman era, is also entitled as the most popular rafting course of Turkey. It hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists as it is close to the touristic sites like Alanya, Side, Belek and Kemer as well. The tour taking place between the historical Oluk bridge and Karabük bridge has the difficulty level of about 2-3. It also provides the visitors with breathtaking natural views and the opportunity to watch the Taurus Mountains as it flows through the National Park.

Alara River
Passing through the border of Alanya, Alara river has the difficulty level of about 3-4. Starting form the down part of Gündoğmuş village, the course is about 25 kilometer long and ends in the outskirts of Alarhan, the castle that dates back to the Seljukians. The river, flowing ebulliently especially in the spring, provides technical passages which require a high maneuver ability due to the difficulties caused by the irregular rock blocks. With this special feature, the river sustains adrenalin to the participants.

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Antalya - Turkey

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KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER
Difficulty level : 1+
Who can attend : Anybody between the age of 6-60, who has no serious illness and knows how to swim.
Length of the course : 11 km
Meeting Point : Trans Nature Finish Point
Meeting Time : 09:30 am
Equipment : Raft (for 6-10 people), life jacket (buoyancy aid), helmet, paddle, wet suit for cold weather conditions.
Guide : Turkish or foreigner guides experienced and educated in their subject.
Suitable Languages : Turkish , English , German and Russian
Insurance : 1 Million US$ + 50.000 US$
Participation Form : By signing this form customers says that they join the tour with their own free will.
Food : We give the lunch in the middle of the tour. Grilled trout or chicken request of guest, beans stewed in olive oil, a vegetable dish, rice, potato salad, shepherd salad, sauces, season fruit

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE
Guidance, Insurance, Equipment, Transfer, Breakfast, Lunch

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON THE KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER AND TOUR

Our course is 11 km long and ends 2 km from the concrete bridge.

Upon arrival of your transfer vehicles at our professional guides brief your guests on the tour to be made, the course and the technical equipment in four languages, Turkish, English, German and Russian.

Our tour starts at 11:00 between 10:00 and 11:00, after passing through the first rapid, takes a break for entertainment's and swimming at the Böğrüm Bridge, following which the point for the lunch stop is reached at 12:30.

Our choice of menu has been prepared for the pleasure of guests who are vegetarian or who prefer not to eat red meat and comprises grilled chicken or trout, beans stewed in olive oil or a vegetable dish, rice, potato, salad, various seasonal salads, sauces and fruit.

After a lunch break of approximately one hour, the course is followed to the 7 km point where our guests enjoy Body Rafting and other entertainment's. After guests have paddled the remaining 6 km this enjoyable trip comes to an end at 16:00. At the of the tour, we offer a photographic service to enable guests to obtain a permanent record of their experiences.

The Köprüçay Rafting course includes rapids of levels 1 and 2 on the international difficulty rafting scale. For this reason, there is no need for any previous experience in order to join in the activity on the river. Everybody who knows how to swim and doe not suffer from health problems may take part in the tour. Our groups enjoy an exciting and beautiful day in complete security under the supervision of our professional guides who have a high level of experience and knowledge.

We have two types of boat amongst our equipment, these being 8 - seats raft and 2 - seats DUCKY inflatable boats.

All customers and their guides as well as our own guides taking part in tours are insured by our company.

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Dalaman - Muğla - Turkey

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Deep Nature provide custom made multiactivity tours and rafting tour packages. Best daily and two days rafting course in turkey, Dalaman river's fun rapids running around the boulders, drops and waves, best gear, best guides, best food.

RAFTING TOUR ON THE DALAMAN - 3 DAYS
The Dalaman is the best river in Southern Turkey for rafting with genuine exhilarating grade four rapids. Rafting on the Dalaman River and Canyoning On the Butterfly Valley

Day 1
Arrive in Akkцprь Camping Place for breakfast. Transfer to start point, receiving the equipment and briefing. Brief course about rafting and then rafting on the Narlı - Meşebükü (12 km, difficulty rate 4) snack on the river. After rafting you'll have camping and dinner

Day 2
After having breakfast at the camping place you'll raft Meşebükü - Akköprü (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4). After rafting lunch break. Transfer to Faralya Village, the start point of canyoning. Dinner and overnight in hotel

Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Training about the canyoning and canyoning. End of the canyoning and Ölüdeniz by boat. Transfer for hotel.

Number of participants: Min : 6 - Max : 15

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

RAFTING ON THE DALAMAN RIVER AND CANYONING ON THE BUTTERFLY VALLEY - 2 DAYS

Day 1
Arrive in Akköprü Camping Place for breakfast. Transfer to start point, receiving the equipment and briefing. Brief course about rafting and then rafting (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4), snack on the river. End of the rafting. Transfer to Faralya Village , the start point of canyoning. Dinner and overnight at the pension.

Day 2
Breakfast at the pension. Training about the canyoning and canyoning. End of the canyoning and Ölüdeniz by boat. Transfer for home

Number of participants : Min : 6 - Max : 15

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream.

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

RAFTING ON DALAMAN RIVER ( NARLI-AKKÖPRÜ ) - 2 DAYS

Day 1
Arrive in the main camping place and breakfast. Transfer to Narlı, the start point of rafting. Brief course about rafting. Rafting on the Narlı - Meşebükü (12 km, difficulty rate 4). Nightover at the river coast that Meşebükü.

Day 2
Breakfast at the camping place. Rafting on the Meşebükü - Akköprü (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4). End of the rafting then snack in the Akköprü. Transfer for home.

Number of participants : Min : 6 - Max : 35

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance.

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream.

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

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Kapuzbaşı, Yahyalı - Kayseri - Turkey

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In the middle of Turkey 270 km south of Ankara lays Cappadocia (Kapadokya) - the heart of the Anatolian plateau. The Zamantı river is flowing from this plateau, pass the Kapuzbaşı waterfalls and crossing the Taurus mountains towards the Mediterranean. This area is our playground.

Rafting expeditions may sound scary to some of us. We know that not all people are naturally born rafters and might not feel at ease thinking about a night in the wilderness. All that does not mean however, that you will not fall in love with it after the first time you will try. As a mater of fact, from our experience, you probably will. To help you get over the fear of the unknown we invite you to read through some frequently asked questions, other people experiences and to have a short overview of what a day on the river looks like.

RED RIVER SPIRIT - 1 day trip
This one is a day adventure down the Zamantı's deepest canyons. Visiting powerful waterfalls, mysterious caves and rafting along green villages in which the time seems to have stopped. Come to breathe in the nature and spend a magical day with us to get the real sense of the "Zamantı Spirit".

Trip Itinerary
We start our day with a morning pick up from the hotels and a drive to the town of Yahyalı. Arriving at our river base to change into our river clothes and have a small chat about the correct river behavior than off we go right into it. We will spend the net hours rafting through the dramatic blue canyon. The walls are huge and at some places they go vertically over a 1000 meters! The rapids are exciting, the air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking. We will take our time through the fantastic gorge with breaks for body rafting, side tours, games and a light meal on the way. After some 3 hours we arrive at take to enjoy an open buffet lunch on the riverbank. If time allows and the crew is up to it, we will go to visit the world famous Kapuzbaşı waterfall and take loads of photos of all different angles.

WET DREAM - 2 days trip
Raft through the Zamantı's canyons and the fast Şelale river. The views are breathtaking; the river is great and available for all. If you want to have the taste of white water and a glimpse into Zamantı's outdoor wonderland, then this trip is your wet dream.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : In the morning we take a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall, then back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. A short and pumping river section takes us through lush riverbanks, and legendary scenery to taste some of the Zamantı exciting white water. After lunch we set for the drive to finish our trip back in Cappadocia.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - 3 days trip
Join us for an expedition to explore the mysterious kingdom of the Zamantı River and the Red mountains. With a portion of white water, plenty of scenery and a little touch of outdoor camping this one is a short trip that has it all. Raft between giant caves and colorful canyons to find out for yourself, why this one is called Alice in Wonderland.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp, to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. In the afternoon we take out and drive through the magical views of the red mountains back to Cappadocia.

THE BIG BLUE - 5 days trip
Looking for an other way to experience nature? Looking for a special place to do it? Here is a combination of extraordinary white water rafting and outstanding outdoor activities all wrapped in the fascinating wonderland of one of this planets most beautiful rivers. Raft the Zamantı river top to bottom, visit remote villages, mysterious caves and spend magical nights under the stars in a trip so fulfilling, you wish it never ends.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with the gear and river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon.
After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. After dealing with some excellent white water we set our camp on a wonderful sandy beach and spend the afternoon swimming, reading, and playing around.
Day 4 : This day we experience some of the best white water the Zamantı has to offer. After meeting the Seyhan river water is added, and big volume type rafting carries us all the way to the end of the day and to our Lucky Bridge Camp.
Day 5 : Soon after breakfast on the riverbank we enter the Wishing Well Gorge in which wishes come true through some white foamy rapids. After a couple of hours of white fun the river evens out and soon we come out of the gorge for a lazy afternoon cruise down the Egener stretch. At the village of Egener, we finish a wonderful trip with a wonderful lunch and a shuttle to Adana. (a shuttle to Cappadocia or Kayseri is also available with previous arrangement).

ZAMANTI RIVER
The land of Turkey whose 97% are located on the half island of Asia Minor and 3% in Balkans is shaped like a bowl. To the south the Taurus Mountains ridge lays along the Mediterranean Sea and carries on to the east to join the Himalayan mountains.

The Pontus ridge at the north of the country along the Black sea is an interrupted chain of folded highlands and at the east a high stretch of volcanoes contains the highest mountain in Turkey - Mount Ağrı Dağı), 5.165 meters in altitude. The centre of the country is a volcanic plateau of between 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. The Mountain ridges surrounding the plateau are creating a natural barrier. Rivers that usually flow from the high parts of the ridge towards the lowlands cannot break through those ridges.

Due to the lack of drainage the plateau contains a few salt lakes with the biggest among them, the Tuz Gölü, one of the saltiest lakes in the world (33.5% salt). A rare example of a river that breaks through a mountain ridge is the Zamantı River. Originates in powerful springs located at Pınarbaşı, some 100 km north-east of the big city Kayseri the Zamantı flows south and crosses the Taurus mountains to meet the Mediterranean sea between the cities Adana and Mersin. Coming out of the springs the river curves through the Anatolian plateau some 100 km before it meets with the Taurus Mountains not far from the town of Yahyalı.

The enormous pressure that was generated as a result of the collision between two tectonic plates in this area has created a giant crack across the ridge from north to south. The Zamantı River makes its way through this crack inside a steep and rugged set of canyons south to meet the Seyhan river near the village of Akdam.

The limestone ridge of the Taurus Mountains is rich with caves and water pockets that are trapped inside the rock. The big crack withholding the Zamantı River opened those pockets and released the water to flow out into the river in a spectacular set of springs that increases the flow dramatically around Kapuzbaşı waterfalls near the village of Güney Şelale.

The diverse scenery along the river is consistent of different types of canyons with various geological formations and vegetation that changes due to the constant change of climate as you descend from the Anatolian highlands to the hot and humid Mediterranean. The river evens out as it leaves the Taurus Mountains by the village of Egener and slowly makes its way through the Seyhan power station and the city of Adana down to the Mediterranean Sea.

KIZILIRMAK
Situated in the north of the Anatolian plateau the Kızılırmak (red river) is the longest river in Turkey. The Red River originates at the Kцse ridge northeast of the city Sivas, and then flows southwest towards the center of the Anatolian plateau.

It reaches its most southern point near the village of Avanos, which is one of the corners of the Cappadocian triangle, then curves northwest, passes by the capital Ankara and turns north to flow into the Black Sea by Bafra. After passing the city of Sivas, except the occasional rapid, the Red river is mainly calm and wide as it makes its way through the Anatolian plateau with some rapids near the village of Avanos.

The Kızılırmak is flowing through some red clay river beds and is a source for raw materials for the pottery industry that has flourished all along it. The Red River is also a source of water mainly for agriculture and the green valleys surrounding it stand in strong contrast to the dryness of the Cappadocia region.

TEAM
Valerija Fedotova (Lera) International Guide, Tom Gilat -International Guide, Tom Holleman (Tomba) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Ofir Cochavi (Minibar) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Joel Guanillo - Guide and Expedition Leader, Alex M. Aitken - Guide and Expedition Leader

RAFTING GUIDE COURSE
Thinking of taking things seriously? Want to be a pro? Here is a great opportunity for you to learn and practice advanced river techniques instructed by some of the leading names in the world of white water rafting. Come join us for 11 fascinating days on the river, wrapped in the breathtaking views of Turkeys outdoors to become a qualified international river guide.

Subjects we cover in the course :
River reading - river formations, obstacles and hydrodynamics.
Raft control - guide strokes, raft-maneuvering.
Rapid running - scouting, plan making, river running.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals.
Work in a guides team - guides job descriptions and responsibilities.
Paddle and safety talk - training and instructing a paddlers team.
Customer skills - reading customers behaviors and reactions.
River rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques.
Rope systems - knots, Z-drags, anchors and other systems.
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene.
Equipment - handling, care and maintenance.

Information and Facilities
11 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
All gear provided.
International rafting guide diploma upon graduation.
Worldwide work connection and opportunities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

BEGINNERS KAYAKING COURSE
Started kayaking and want to improve your white water technique, or want to get into a fascinating new sport? Medrafts Kayak school is ready to open a whole new world of exciting white fun for you. Based on a pristine riverbank, our mountain lodge is hosting a 5 days Whitewater kayak course for all levels of kayakers.

The subjects that we cover in the course may vary according to your personal level and experience. Our guides will assess your level and build together with you a personal training program designed to approve your skills. Here are some of the subjects we work on:

River reading - hazards, formations and hydrodynamic.
Strokes - braces, strokes and balance.
Roll - back roll, front roll and hand roll.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals
Play boating - surfing, cartwheel, flat spin, loops and other tricks.
River running - scouting, planning and running a rapid.
River safety - running a safe kayak trip.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
Basic river rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene
Equipment - handling care and maintenance.
Boats and accessories - models, materials and characters.

Information and Facilities
8 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
Gear - bring your own or use ours.
Fun and off hours activities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

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All the rivers are beautiful, but what makes a river trip fun is the organisation behind it, the guide in your boat, the gear you use, and of course no river trip is complete without a hearty lunch. Our internationally experienced team put it all together at it's best.

MELEN RIVER RAFTING
Istanbul is not just the Bosphorus, blue mosque, marketplace and all that culture & history You can also have a great day of rafting on Melen river with us. Available from Ankara as well. From March to June. Reserve during the week for our weekend groups. Our CE standard rafting equipment is nice & warm no matter what the weather conditions are. Shuttle Bus from Istanbul & Ankara. Internationally experienced river guides. Lunch in our restaurant at the take out.

PROGRAMME
Departure points for Istanbul are from Taksim AKM and Kadıköy Wedding Office. For Ankara can be any point depending on demand.
Arrive at rafting start point in Düzce Dokuzdeğirmen Village
Dealing rafting equipment and safety talk
Rafting Melen River (14 km)
Finish and lunch in our restaurant by the river
Back home by our transfer vehicles

Programme is between 07:30 - 19:00. It may differs depending on the number of attendants or weather conditions.

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