Sea Kayak Tour: Explore Kekova Sound and Ancient Ruins

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: 24 hours
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
Peninsula
Demokrasi Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

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728charlottet
Sep 30, 2024
First class day out. - Barbaros was the perfect guide for such a fabulous day. The trip was well organised from start to finish. Barbaros's knowledge was humorous and insightful. The kayaking was set at the right speed and distance to really be able to enjoy it all. 100% recommend
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H640ijmiriamc
Sep 28, 2024
Day kayaking - Great tour that makes you appreciate every corner of this wonderful place, helpful and prepared guides, tasty lunch, super recommended experience
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Gizzyhard
Sep 21, 2024
Fabulous day out - Fabulous day out. Barbaros is the perfect tour guide. He is knowledgeable and warm and engaging and fun. The tour is long enough but not too long There is lots to see -archaeological, geographical and historical. And the views are amazing. Abandoned Lycean villages, sunken harbours, picturesque bats for swimming, a fort and ancient Roman and Lycean tombs. A great day out kayaking on the water.
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L4710qrismaelg
Sep 20, 2024
Extraordinary - Beautiful experience for the first time. Breathtaking view! Beautiful beach. Lunch delicious and hearty! Thank you barbaros!!
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Pgounder
Sep 10, 2024
Great kayaking experience and historic ruins - Had a fantastic time with Barbaros today doing the Kekova kayaking tour. Smooth pickup, great lunch and stunning views. He’s knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable. We felt very comfortable with the whole experience and have no reservations recommending him. One of our favourite days in Turkey.
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580hanneloreb
Sep 9, 2024
Great day out on the sea! - The kayaking tour of Kekova is very well laid out. Barbaros is a great guide with a good sense of humor. Pickup was well organized. The tour starts with a longer stretch of 3km kayaking when you have a little swim break afterwards. Then another 3km which goes slowly due to the explanation of the sunken city and then you go for lunch at the castle. After a well deserved break it is 2km but again there is a little swim stop included. All together, everyone with a normal fitness level can do this, and no experience is required. A really nice day out!
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Mariont512
Sep 5, 2024
Great experience - Great day! Barbaros is a very good Guide that gives good explanations about the site and Turkish history. The scenery is beautiful, go without fear.
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Ellen_d
Sep 1, 2024
A must-do adventure for your trip! - This day trip was the highlight of our summer vacation in Turkey. We had absolutely fabulous weather and spent the day kayaking amongst beautiful nature and historical ruins with a friendly, fun, and knowledgeable guide. The delicious lunch that was included exceeded our expectations, as did the stops for snorkeling/swimming, hiking up to an ottoman castle, and getting ice cream in a small village. All for a great value, too - totally worth what we paid! Definitely book this trip!
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Melissa
Aug 15, 2024
Fun trip seeing another area of Turkey - Great time with Barbaros and team kayaking. 3 stops. Underwater city was underwhelming however the knowledge Barbaris had for the area and country was outstanding. I took 2 17 year old and 2 20 year old
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Onintza
Aug 13, 2024
Very fun excursion - Everything was great. Being a kayaking trip we didn't go many people, creating the feeling that we were all friends, it was a lot of fun, we laughed throughout the visit, we stopped at very nice beaches, especially the last one, an island where there was no one, it was just us. We could also see the ruins of the village of Kekova above. Barbados guides and their companion gave us a lot of important information throughout the tour.
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