11 Turkey Kayak Tours Worth Getting Wet For

1.Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $68Our pick

Join guide Barbaros for a 7 to 8-hour sea-kayaking trip from Kas along Kekova’s coast. Learn in a calm bay, paddle past ruins, swim, visit Simena, and eat lunch. Tandem kayaks suit beginners, while a limited number of single kayaks are available.

“Barbaros! He was very patient with the first timers.he kept giving us historical trivia about the place and while ensuring safety of everybody he let everyone learn their own way.”

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2.Sea Kayak Tour Over the Sunken City of Kekova Kas(Small Groups)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

From Kaş, you travel to Uçağız and paddle across Kekova’s historic coast with an English-speaking guide such as Ümit. Expect Tersane Bay, views of Simena Castle, swimming, lunch, and a small group capped at 10. Basic kayaking skill and moderate fitness help.

“This tour was wonderful; so much fun, stunning scenery, knowledgeable guide, delicious lunch. We loved that time was allowed for swimming, shopping, and ice-cream. The trip really more like 7 hours total (with travel to/from Kas along with the tour itself). But totally worth it!”

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3.Saint Nicholas Island Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Paddle from Gemiler Beach around Saint Nicholas Island with Seakayakoy guides such as Coskun and Yunus. You’ll receive a safety briefing, kayak gear, snacks, and tea, with time for swimming at Gemiler Bay. Choose a morning route or a sunset paddle, with pickup from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Ovacık, Hisarönü, or Kayaköy.

“Most amazing experience and the guide was so lovely ! Amazing views, yummy fruit and snacks. So beautiful and such a brilliant end to our holiday. We go every year to Turkey and by far this is one of the best experiences. So personal and so so good! It’s a must . The aching arms are so worth it. The views and the sunset are just spectacular.”

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4.From Kas: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Join guide Yaşar for a six-hour sea kayaking trip from Kaş to Kekova. Learn the basics, paddle about 8 kilometers along the Lycian coast, swim at Tersane Bay, glide past the protected Sunken City, visit Simena Castle, and finish with lunch in Üçağız.

“The activity was great, amazing views and nice new experience. The best part if it was the tour guide he was so professional and fun to be with. Thank you Yasar!!”

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5.Kekova: The Sea Kayaking Odyssey Across Islands & Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $89

Paddle about 8 km from Üçağız across sheltered Kekova waters with guide Barbaros, passing the Sunken City and island ruins before lunch near Simena Castle. Expect beginner-friendly instruction, swimming stops, free photos, and transport from Kaş or Kalkan.

“Perfect day!! The timing and pace of the day was spectacular! Far better to take the time to see everything up close and explained in great detail! You can do this paddle as a beginner!! Two guides were with us to be sure a pleasant time was had by all!! Can't say enough great things about Barbados!!! Thanks a million for the perfect day! Take this trip!!”

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6.River Kayaking in Köprülü Canyon National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $28

Share a two-person inflatable kayak on a 15 km run through Köprülü Canyon National Park. You’ll get wet, handle small rapids, and enjoy Taurus Mountain views with nearby guides. Hotel pickup, equipment, local transfers, and riverside lunch are included, with Turkish, English, and German support.

“Sign up for this one quick! A well oiled business that is incredibly thoughtful and highly observant of their clientele. I signed up for kayaking as a single person and they immediately gave me a choice of rafting or kayaking explaining that their kayaking is truly meant for two. I opted to jump in the raft instead and was glad I did! So much fun of EXPERT river rafting guides! They carefully select which person goes on which raft. One of the best trips I've taken! A great way to beat the soaring heat and trust me when I say you'll smile when you get splashed with water... and you…”

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7.From Ucagiz: Kekova Sea Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

From Üçağız, guide Yaşar leads a four-hour sea-kayaking trip past Kekova’s ruins, Tersane Bay, Simena Castle, Pirates Cave, and Lycian tombs. A support boat escorts the kayakers, and lunch follows in Üçağız. Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes, and waterproof phone protection.

“This was a very fun day out, guide was amazing as well. I'm always hesitant when lunch is included but this lunch was perfect, fresh fish. Would definitely recommend, there are many companies doing this but SailnStay and Yasar are the best”

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8.Fethiye: ATV & Off-Road Tour, Quad Bike Adventure at Kayaköy

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · from $48

Meet at Red Cloud Turizm in Kayaköy for an English-led quad-bike ride through pine forest, dry tracks, rocky ground, and streams. You will receive a safety briefing and equipment before riding into the Fethiye Mountains. Bring sunglasses and a bandana for dust.

“We did this today and wow what an experience it was, very fun and for what you pay you get so much out of it. All the staff there were incredibly friendly, informative and helpful, the trip up the mountain was the best part. I would advise anyone to buy the photos the professional takes, made us look like we were in a movie. Couldn’t rate or recommend this enough.”

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9.Natural Canyon Sup and Canoe Experience in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Join Orhan for a four-hour morning trip to Kapuz Canyon near Antalya. Choose a canoe or SUP, learn the basics, paddle past steep rocks and clear water, swim at quiet stops, and receive photos and videos of the outing. Pickup is available near Old Town.

“If you only do one thing while you're in Antalya do this - one of the best experiences I've ever had while travelling. Orhan was fantastic and the views were absolutely beautiful. This was a unique experience in a wonderful, tranquil location and we loved every minute of it!”

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10.90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet Orhan’s team at 7:00 am on Konyaaltı Beach for a 90-minute canoe or SUP outing. You’ll learn the basics, paddle past cliffs, caves, waterfalls, fishermen, and animal habitats, with time for swimming and photos. English support, mobile ticket, and a maximum of 21 participants.

“Orhan was so accommodating, I got sick the night before the trip and he was so understanding and offered a refund right away. When we were planning the trip, it was easy to confirm details with him through Whatsapp, I'm looking forward to booking day trips with him when I'm in Antalya in the future”

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11.Koprulu Canyon: River Kayaking Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $20Best value

You and your partner paddle a two-seat canoe through 14 kilometers of Koprucay River in Koprulu Canyon. An instructor handles the safety briefing, equipment, and route, with lunch, hotel pickup, and an optional zipline. Guides speak English and German, and guide Sino has earned praise for his care and humor.

“kajakiga on väga lõbus sõita. ei ole ekstreemne ega ülejõu käiv. meie giid Sino on super, tähelepanelik, hooliv ja lõbus.”

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