Antalya Aquarium Tour (from Side) from Lara — Transfer, Price & Pickup
Staying in Lara and want to do the Antalya Aquarium Tour (from Side)? Here's exactly what that looks like. The pickup point sits roughly 57.2 km away, an estimated 71-minute transfer, with hotel pickup in the 07:30 – 09:00 window. The tour runs Full Day and costs €70 per person. Right now the sea is around 21°C with high crowds — Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather.. About staying in Lara: Lara is Antalya's eastern resort strip, famous for golden-sand beaches and a row of grand themed five-star hotels. It is also where the Lower Düden Waterfall tumbles straight off the cliffs into the Mediterranean. Nearby you'll find Lower Düden Waterfall, Lara Beach, Themed hotel architecture. Lara is the closest resort zone to Antalya Airport (AYT) — about 10–12 km, a 15–20 minute drive — making it convenient for short transfers. From our guides on the ground: Departing from the Side area, this visits Antalya's record 131-metre tunnel aquarium — walk the tunnel slowly to get the most from it. Themed tropical, rainforest and Mediterranean zones follow, plus a cold Snow World, so a light jacket is worth packing even in summer. Being fully indoor, it's our reliable pick on a rainy or very hot day. Ideal for families; the day includes the round transfer from Side, so allow travel time each way.
About Lara
Lara is Antalya's eastern resort strip, famous for golden-sand beaches and a row of grand themed five-star hotels. It is also where the Lower Düden Waterfall tumbles straight off the cliffs into the Mediterranean.
What to see near Lara
Lower Düden Waterfall — A cliff-edge waterfall that drops directly into the sea — best seen from the clifftop park or a boat. Lara Beach — A wide golden-sand beach, unusual on this otherwise pebbly coast, lined with resort hotels. Themed hotel architecture — The Lara–Kundu strip is known for replica-landmark hotels (Kremlin, Venice and Egyptian themes).
Local tips
• Lara's sand is rare on this coast — ideal if you dislike pebble beaches. • See the Lower Düden Waterfall from the clifftop park at sunset. • It is a resort strip rather than a town centre; the old town of Kaleiçi is a short taxi ride west.
From our team on the ground
Departing from the Side area, this visits Antalya's record 131-metre tunnel aquarium — walk the tunnel slowly to get the most from it. Themed tropical, rainforest and Mediterranean zones follow, plus a cold Snow World, so a light jacket is worth packing even in summer. Being fully indoor, it's our reliable pick on a rainy or very hot day. Ideal for families; the day includes the round transfer from Side, so allow travel time each way.
Highlights
What's included
- Full Insurance
- Hotel Transfer (Both Ways)
- Antalya Aquarium Entrance Fee
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Antalya Aquarium Tour (from Side) from Lara?
The departure point is about 57.2 km from Lara, an estimated 71-minute drive.
What time is hotel pickup from Lara?
Pickup from Lara hotels is typically in the 07:30 – 09:00 window.
How much does the Antalya Aquarium Tour (from Side) cost?
€70 per person.
Is hotel pickup included from Lara?
Yes — round-trip hotel transfer from Lara is included.
What's the weather and sea like for this tour now?
Right now the sea is around 21°C with high crowds — Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather..
What else is Lara known for?
Lara is known for Golden sand beach, Themed luxury resorts, Lower Düden Waterfall, all-inclusive holidays.
Is Lara beach sandy?
Yes — Lara is one of the few genuinely sandy beaches on the Antalya coast, which is mostly pebble.
Traveller reviews
Our guide gave us clear timing and left us to enjoy the aquarium at our own pace.
No queue problems and no confusing meeting point. We appreciated the simple organization.
The aquarium was worth seeing, but visitors from Side should understand that the transfer is a real part of the day. Once we arrived, entry was smooth and we could walk around at our own pace. The kids liked the snow room almost as much as the fish tunnel. I would recommend it, but not if your children hate coach rides.
The aquarium was busier than expected, but the tunnel section still felt special.
The driver found our hotel easily and messaged before arriving. Aquarium was clean and well laid out. Tbh, we were happy with it.
Good choice for a cloudy morning. We were back at the hotel with time for dinner.