Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour from Kas
This is a 100% Kekova sea kayaking from Kas and sight-seeing trip, passing all of Kekova’s top landmarks, such as the Sunken City of Kekova, Simena Castle, Tersane (Shipyard) Bay, Theimussa (Ucagiz) and many others, all from the seat of a kayak. See Kekova as it is meant to be from the Turkish Riviera.
Kekova Sea Kayaking from Kas Itinerary
If you are a complete beginner or novice, don’t worry; this is a physical activity similar to going for a long brisk walk.
The tour starts around 8:00 a.m. when everyone gets on the bus in Kaş for the drive to Uçağiz village, which takes about 45 minutes.
The Kekova Kayak tour begins with a safety briefing and paddle instruction, and then the fun begins!
You will then enter the water at 09:00 and start your first paddling session from Üçağiz to get accustomed to the kayak and practice proper navigation.
We depart Ucagiz at 09:20 a.m. with a motorized support vessel to escort us, and we paddle southwest down the coast towards Kekova Island and arrive at Tersane Bay at 10:15 a.m., followed by a swimming break.
From there, the group will slowly paddle over the ancient Lycian Sunken City of Kekova. Since this is a protected area, swimming is not permitted here. So what better way to explore the Sunken City than by Kayaking alongside the ruins, giving you a chance to capture unforgettable photos?
After an exciting adventure, we’ll head to Simena Castle and arrive at 11:30 a.m. We park in Kaleköy (ancient Simena Castle) for 45 minutes, giving you time to visit this small authentic village, home to castle ruins and a necropolis. A hike up the hillside will provide you with magnificent views of the Kekova region. If you’d prefer to admire Simena Castle from down below, you can use your remaining time to take another dip in the gorgeous blue waters.
In the afternoon, we head back towards Theimussa for an up-close view of more impressive Lycian sarcophagi and then return to our Kayak base.
Following this, you will move on to Üçağiz to enjoy lunch at 1:15 p.m.
As the day draws to an end, we will finish the tour by dropping you back off in Kas, where you can continue your holiday in Turkey and treasure the moments you shared on this day.
Reviews
I was on my solo trip and had a single kayak. Had an Amazing experience kayaking and see the sunken city, castle ruins, lycian tombs etc. Our guide Salim is very experienced although he speaks few english. I recommend this trip but as it’s very physical, you need to paddle and sometimes the sea is not so friendly, and hiking to the top of the hill, you better be in a very good condition
Swimming at the first stop “tersane koy” and the clear water was amazing! Our guide Salim was very professional and friendly. If we’re the next time in Kaleköy/Üçağız, we would prefer this activity again! Have much fun!
