Sea Kayak Discovery of Kekova
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297 Ratings
Kaş
Explore Kekova's crystal waters and ancient ruins by sea kayak. Discover Xera, swim in secluded bays, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Simena Village.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kekova Island - National Park of Kekova
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Use of tandem kayak (limited number of single kayaks)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee Simena Castle (140 TL)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy the crystal clear waters and ancient ruins of the Kekova Sound in a Sea Kayak. This tour features the exploration of ancient Xera ruins and a swim break in secluded bay of the Kekova Island. Here you will be given information from your guide about flora, fauna and history of the area before the paddle over the ruins of the Sunken City.

After the crossing back to mainland you’ll have time to visit the Simena Village where also a delicious lunch is waiting. For the final part the tour continues through a rock - labyrinth for a secret swim stop and back to our base.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult minimum Age 5 years with parents
  • 14 years with written permission
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A small amount of walking is involved (all optional / max. 30 minutes)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Basic swimming knowledge
  • Good physical condition
  • Anyone who’s able to do an hour walking can master this tour easily
  • We recommend Swim, surf, water shoes and sandals over flip flops.
  • Sun hat, Sun glasses (with neck string), Sun cream
  • Emergency medication (e.g. asthma inhaler)
  • Swimsuits, Towel
  • Change of clothes and shoes
  • Wind jacket, for spring and autumn
  • Small change for Extra Drinks and Souvenirs.
  • The hatches of our kayaks are small so please pack lightly
  • We provide a few dry-bags to be shared for things you want to keep dry like camera and phones.
  • For sun-lotion and towels a plastic bag is just fine..
  • Please leave your valuables in your hotel.
  • Cameras and phone only if waterproof during paddling.
  • Minimum number of participants is 4.
Location
Ptt-kaş Şubesi
Main meeting is at 08.00 / Post Office / PTT Kaş
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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T5161tepaulg
May 19, 2024
A memorable day with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. - Barbaros speaks excellent English and we had many interesting conversations about ancient and modern Turkey. The kayaking was fun exercise and lunch was restaurant level (roast vegetables, fresh salad, chicken skewers, not just a sandwich) - he took care of all the details.
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_l_onorem709
May 18, 2024
The best guide to discover the superb Kekova Bay :) - Barbaros was our guide for a kayak trip in Kekova Bay: we had a fabulous day with him!!!! Kekova Bay is absolutely magnificent (we were lucky that there weren't too many people), and kayaking is probably the best way to discover it (quietly, taking your time, as close as possible to nature…) Barbaros is a fantastic guide, both friendly and funny, who speaks perfect English, extremely cultured, and who taught us lots of things about the place, but also about Turkey, its culture, its traditions, its current situation... It was a real moment of religious exchange beyond the nature and sports walk. He is by far the best guide we have had, in Türkiye and even in a long time. Really thank you for everything Barbaros, we will remember it for a long time!!! :)
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Chiragm1994
May 15, 2024
Highly recommended tour in Kas! - This kayaking tour with Barbie was one of our highlights.. he picked us up from the hotel, drove us to the kayaking start point - throughout the car ride he shared so many fun facts about Kas and Turkey it was really fun and engaging - the kayak tour was so much fun- he gave us a quick training and throughout the ride he kept checking on us ensuring our safety - the lunch place he took us to was really authentic and tasty- overall - a must do for anyone looking for something adventurous in Kas!
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Guide64633611142
May 15, 2024
Great day with great people on and in the sea with crystal clear water. - It was a great day with Barbaros. From the pick-up in Kas, the kayak tour including a delicious lunch and the journey home, everything went perfectly. As a bonus, there was a lot of information about the history of the country and the people there. An absolute recommendation.
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Johnrx5321gl
May 13, 2024
A great tour with a wonderful guide! - Our guide Barbaros made this tour the highlight of our trip so far. He is a font of information about history, flora, fauna, and Turkish culture, and a wonderful guy to spend a day with! You don’t need kayaking experience or exceptional fitness to enjoy this tour Worth seeking out if you come to this part of Turkey.
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Noel
May 13, 2024
Incredible Sea adventure - This sea kayak adventure is the top highlight of our visit to Kas. Barbaro is an excellent guide who has deep knowledge of the ruins and the sunken city around the Kekova coast. As a couple of American novice kayakers, we felt very safe riding the kayaks under Barbaro’s watchful guidance. The pacing of the tour was perfect and we never felt rushed or bored. He gave us ample time to explore around some of the ruins on our own. We even had a chance to go for a swim at a couple of stops. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in exploring Kekova.
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Trek46083091350
May 12, 2024
Wonderful Tour to Kekova - The tour was well organised from the easy booking process, pick up in Kaş, safe ride to Kekova, briefing even for kayaking novices, the safe kayak tour itself, lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant, to the safe return and drop off in Kaş again. Barbaros is the most friendly and patient guide and we enjoyed every aspect of our stunning excursion into the wonderful area of Kekova National Park. His knowledge of history and local aspects is impressive.
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Scaesar2016
May 12, 2024
Best guide on the coast! - Barbaros is a friendly, genuine, and relaxed guide who has a passion for history and naturally bringing strangers together for a wonderful experience. He kept our group safe, made everyone feel included, and allowed the trip to go at the pace it needed to go for the best experience. He is funny, immensely educated, and easy to spend a whole day with! Barbaros’s trip also included lunch, which was home cooked and fantastic. A natural born guide in his prime element! An absolute highlight of our 3 weeks in Türkiye.
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Jaapvanbakel
May 12, 2024
Beautiful and interesting tour with excellent service! - We had a great experience with Barbaros. The tour was beautiful with crystal clear waters around Kekova islands. Besides the tour itself the highlight was Barbaros entertaining us with a lot of nice stories about the history of Kekova and Turkey, very interesting and with a big sense of humor. Another highlight was the excellent lunch on a beautiful location. Also visiting the Castle and enjoying the amazing views from the Castle is a must do. Highly recommended tour!!
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Tatyanakw4623dj
May 10, 2024
Amazing trip - It was a very amazing trip with super guide Barbaros. Nice views, interesting stories and very good atmosphere. Thank you so much 🙏
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