Can you visit Green Canyon and Göynük Canyon near Antalya on your own, without a guided tour?
Based on 3 discussions with 6 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
Based on 3 discussions with 6 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Yes — both canyons work as DIY trips: drive to Green Canyon and just pay for a boat ride there (no full tour needed), and take a taxi to Göynük Canyon to walk around on your own.
You can drive your own car to Green Canyon and just pay locally for the boat ride on the canyon, skipping the full tour package.
Travelers rate Green Canyon as one of the trip highlights; when Pamukkale or Cappadocia doesn't fit the schedule, it's a solid nearby alternative to Antalya.
Some travelers prefer booking a guided excursion to Green Canyon instead of going solo — worth comparing offers from different Antalya travel agencies before buying.
Göynük Canyon can be visited without a tour: take a taxi and walk around on your own — it's a busy, well-trodden tourist spot, so it's easy to navigate independently.
A popular combo day-trip: Göynük Canyon first, then Chirali, a walk through Olympos ruins, and sunset at Mount Chimera — done as a small group with transfer included.
Green Canyon is recommended as a great choice for the last day of an Antalya trip.