Entry 07 Packing
What to wear and what to bring to Tazı Canyon
For the rim, whatever your tour
- Trainers or walking shoes with tread; laces tied before you step onto rock.
- A light windproof layer, even on a warm day at the coast.
- Sun cream, a hat with a strap or one you can remove in gusts, and sunglasses.
- Drinking water.
- Cash for entrance fees, drinks and anything personal.
- A phone strap or a zipped pocket. Things dropped here stay dropped.
Extra for Tazı + Rafting
Helmet, life jacket and paddle come with the rafting. A wetsuit is not included; it can be hired for a charge if you want one. The river stays cold, so that decision is worth a moment's thought.
- Swimwear to wear under your clothes.
- A towel and a complete change of dry clothes for the ride home.
- Shoes you do not mind soaking, plus a dry pair for the viewpoint.
- A glasses strap if you wear glasses on the water.
Extra for Tazı + Selge
The ruins of Selge mean more uneven ground and some sun exposure among the stones, so the same grippy shoes will do double duty. A smaller bag leaves your hands free on the rougher paths.
What to leave at the hotel
Skip heels, sandals with thin soles, long loose scarves and anything you would hate to lose in a gust of wind. Large bags are only something else to carry across the rock. Read the safety page for what matters most once you are there.
Common questions
Do I need hiking boots?
No. Ordinary closed shoes with a good tread are enough for the walk.
Is a wetsuit included on a rafting day?
No. It is optional and hired for a charge.