From Demre: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

From Demre: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Destination: Türkiye, Antalya, Kas
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  • 4 to 6 hours
  • Kas
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This trip is for anyone wanting to have 'a go' at kayaking or have never paddled before. If you are looking for an easy, guided trip with no hassle whilst enjoying the renowned beauty of the Kekova area, then this is the trip for you!

This is a 100% Sea kayaking 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.

If you are a complete beginner or novice don't worry, this is a physical activity similar to going for a long brisk walk.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkish Mediterranean Coast

The tour starts around 8:30 am when everyone gets on the bus in Demre for the drive to Uçağiz village, which takes about 45 minutes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ucagiz, Ucagiz, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

You will then enter the water and start your first paddling session from Üçağiz to get accustomed to the kayak and practice proper navigation.

We depart Ucagiz at 09:30 am with motorized support vessel to escort us, and paddle southwest down the coast towards the Kekova Island and arrive Tersane bay at 10:15 am and followed by a swimming break.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tersane Koyu, Kekova Turkiye

Arrive Tersane bay at 10:15 am and followed by a swimming break.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kekova, Kekova, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kekova Island, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

So what better way to explore the Sunken City than by Kayaking alongside the ruins; giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Castle of Simena, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

After an exciting of adventure, we’ll head to Simena and arrive at 11:30 am, park in Kaleköy (ancient Simena Castle) for 45 mins, giving you time to visit this small authentic village that’s home to castle ruins and a necropolis.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sunken City Ruins of Simena, The Mediterranean Sea, Kekova 07570 Turkiye

A hike up the hillside will give you 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Theimussa Ancient City, Kaleüçağız, 07572 Demre/Antalya, Türkiye

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 13:15 pm

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Lunch

Exclusions
  • Castle of Simena Entrance Ticket (4 euro)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Gökyazı Mh., Noel Baba Cd No:3, 07570 demre/Demre/Antalya, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 to 6 hours


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