Belek Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Belek tours and things to do on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: raft the Köprülü Canyon, ride a jeep safari into the Taurus mountains, explore ancient Aspendos and Side, cool off at the Manavgat waterfall, and day-trip to old-town Antalya. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Belek by interest
Whatever brings you to Belek — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Belek
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Aspendos
Roman theatre.
Antalya Old Town
Kaleiçi.
Köprülü Canyon
Rafting.
Taurus Mountains
Jeep safari.
Manavgat Falls
River cascade.
The Coast
Boat trips.
Forest Tracks
Buggy safari.
Side
Ancient town.
North awayKöprülü Canyon
Rafting.
Nearby awayAspendos
Roman theatre.
40 min awayAntalya
Old town.
Inland awayTaurus Mountains
Jeep safari.
45 min awayManavgat Falls
Waterfall.
Coast awayThe Coast
Boat trips.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Belek visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and sunny — peak beach and pool season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and green — ideal for tours and rafting.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and pleasant days — a fine time.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, with some rain.
For rafting
Late spring and summer for the best river flow.
Best overall
May, June and September for warm, calm days.
One day
Antalya, Aspendos and Manavgat.
Two days
Add Köprülü Canyon rafting.
Three days
Add a jeep safari and a boat trip.
For adventure
Rafting, jeep and buggy safaris.
For history
Side, Aspendos and Antalya.
For the beach
Belek’s resorts and coast.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the canyon, mountains and ruins.
By car
A car helps for the ancient sites and coast.
On foot
Resort grounds and Belek centre are walkable.
By boat
Cruises leave from Side and the coast.
Where to stay
Stay in a Belek resort near the beach and golf.
Turkish lira
Turkey uses the lira; cards widely accepted.
Aspendos
Go early to enjoy the theatre before the heat.
Rafting
Wear water shoes and clothes you can get wet.
Jeep safari
Expect a bumpy, dusty ride — dress casually.
Manavgat
Combine the waterfall with a river boat trip.
Antalya
Wander the Kaleiçi old town on foot.
Combo tours
Some tours pair Side and Aspendos in a day.
Rafting trips
Canyon rafting fills up — book ahead.
Ancient tours
Aspendos tours fill up — reserve early.
Jeep safaris
Safaris fill up — book ahead.
Antalya trips
City tours fill up — reserve early.
Boat trips
Coastal cruises fill up — book ahead.
Summer peak
July and August are busiest — book well ahead.
Rafting trip
Around €10–30 for a Köprülü Canyon rafting day.
Ancient tour
About €35–60 for a Side and Aspendos tour.
Antalya trip
Roughly €23–45 for an Antalya day trip.
Jeep safari
Around €10–35 for a jeep safari.
Manavgat tour
About €33–50 for a Manavgat waterfall tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Belek through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beach & sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Tours & rafting.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.