Excursion to Tazy Canyon from Alanya: The Deepest Gorge in Turkey

Tazy Canyon (Tazy Kanyonu) is located at an altitude of 1259 meters above sea level in the village of Gaziler Manavgat district, Antalya province, 138 km from Alanya . This is one of the seven gorges of Koprulu National Park , formed between the rocks of the Taurus Mountains and the mouth of the Koprucay River . The route passes near Koprulu Canyon and includes a visit to historical sites of the region. What We Will Visit on the Excursion: • Ancient City of Selge in the Taurus Mountains — an independent polis of the Hellenistic era • Oluk Bridge (Alexander the Great's Bridge), along which the army passed to Persia • Adam Kayalar (People-Rocks, Avatar Land) — rock reliefs of the 2nd century BC Active Recreation in Tazy Canyon: • From October to May : Jeep Safari on winding mountain roads from Beskonak settlement • From June to September : Rafting in Tazy Canyon and Zipline instead of Jeep Safari • Additionally: quad bikes, buggies, buggy safari (check prices on the website) Practical Information: Transfer from Alanya and districts: Mahmutlar, Konakli, Avsallar, Turkler, Incekum, Kargicak, Okurcalar . The cost includes a Russian-speaking guide , insurance, lunch, and transfer . We recommend comfortable shoes with non-slip soles, sun protection, and water. The excursion is suitable for families with children. The route ends at the observation deck of Tazy Canyon among coniferous groves with a panoramic view of the gorge. The place was opened for tourists recently — you will see little-visited but majestic nature of Turkey .