Entry 05 On the day
What to expect at Tazı Canyon, and how much time it takes
The sequence of a visit
The road climbs away from the river into quiet, wooded hills. Near the end the surface turns to dirt. After the vehicle stops, you continue on foot until the ground simply ends and the far wall appears in front of you.
There is no visitor-centre feel to it. Think of bare rock, wind, a few places where people gather for the view, and large stretches with no barrier.
What you actually see
The walls fall away hundreds of metres in folded grey and ochre limestone. Forest fills the shelves between the cliffs. The river is mostly hidden far below, which gives the place its stillness. Light moves across the rock quickly, so the same view can look flat at one moment and sculpted a little later.
How much time to plan
Keep the entire day free. Between the transfer, the mountain road and the other half of the outing, nothing else fits comfortably. An evening booking back at the resort is a gamble you do not need.
We do not print a number of minutes at the rim, or a clock time for your hotel pickup. Both change with the route, the group and the conditions. Your pickup time is confirmed before the tour.
Who will find it hard
Uneven rock and the walk rule out wheelchairs and make things difficult for anyone with serious mobility problems. Anyone with a fear of heights should stay well back from the rim; nothing on the visit requires going near it.
Common questions
Is Tazı Canyon a hike?
No. It is a walk on rough ground from where the vehicle stops, followed by time at the viewpoint.
Can I walk down into the canyon?
Tours visit the viewpoint at the top. We have no route information for walking into the gorge and do not suggest trying it.