4 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 $60Best value

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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