Top 8 Kayak Trips in Türkiye

1.Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $68Our pick

Paddle the Kekova coast with guide Barbaros, often called Barbi, on a 7 to 8-hour small-group outing from Kas. You’ll learn the basics in a sheltered bay, kayak past ancient ruins and rocky coves, swim, and stop in Simena for lunch and sightseeing. Tandem kayaks are standard, with a limited number of singles.

“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.Saint Nicholas Island Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Paddle from Gemiler Beach around Saint Nicholas Island with an English-speaking guide, safety gear, swim breaks, snacks, and tea. Guides such as Coşkun and Yunus are especially attentive with first-time paddlers. Choose a morning or sunset departure, with pickup from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Ovacık, Hisarönü, or Kayaköy.

“I did kayaking 1st time in my life. And I am happy that I did it with this company. Our guide - Yunus is amazing! He described to me and my partner how to do it, supported us, and took very beautiful pictures. The trip was amazing, we visited beautiful places and saw the sunset in the sea. Yunus advised us of a few good places and Fethiye. Highly recommend to everyone. You will not regret about it. And extra thanks for people who works in this company. Was one of the best services in my life.”

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3.Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Start with a 45-minute transfer from Kaş, then paddle the Lycian coast with a guide and support boat. You’ll swim at Tersane Bay, kayak past Kekova’s protected Sunken City, visit Simena Castle, see Lycian tombs, and finish with lunch in Üçağız. Yaşar is a warm, helpful guide often named for this trip.

“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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4.River Kayaking in Köprülü Canyon National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $28Best value

Share a two-person inflatable kayak on a 15 km river run through Köprülü Canyon National Park. You’ll get wet, handle small rapids, and enjoy Taurus Mountain views with a nearby guide. Hotel pickup, equipment, transfers, lunch, and parking are included. Non-swimmers and children under 14 cannot join.

“Easily best way to spend hot day. Water was cool, still no extra wet-suit was needed. You just need basics canoeing skills. Current is making most of work, and rare rapids are rather fun than hard. We saw plenty of other companies doing multiple time wasting breaks, this one was perfect since there was just one for drinks. Definite recommendation.”

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5.Natural Canyon Sup and Canoe Experience in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Join Orhan for a roughly four-hour morning trip from Antalya to Kapuz Canyon. Paddle by SUP or canoe through a quiet natural gorge, stop to swim, and look for turtles, frogs, fish, and crabs. Equipment, instruction, transfers, and photos are included. Bottled water is not.

“Orhan is a wonderful host and has kindly shared this experience with so many people since discovering the canyon journey himself! He took us to a stunning location and helped us get set up with a shared canoe for myself and my partner, along with another couple who used SUPs (we all got along well too after first meeting!) and had a wonderful time. The sun made the river and nature so beautiful, we stopped to take lots of pictures and videos, and saw lots of wildlife like frogs, turtles, fish, crabs etc. it was a wonderful trip and would definitely do it again! Orhan also hosts different workshops including…”

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6.Kekova Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $45

Paddle from Üçağız along Kekova’s coast with an English- or Turkish-speaking guide and a motorized support boat. You’ll swim at Tersane Bay, kayak beside the protected Sunken City, visit Simena Castle, see Lycian sarcophagi at Theimussa, and finish with lunch. Guide Yasar is noted for his energy and clear tour information.

“Very diff experience guide is good & energetic n gives tour info but 1 guide for large group is diff for any1 to manage food is very gud kayaking if u don't know then might be lil scary n very very tiring views r gud”

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7.Ultimate Kekova Island Kayaking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $57

Paddle the Lycian Coast from Ucagiz with BCU-certified guides, including Barbaros, in three relaxed 45-minute sections. You’ll kayak over Kekova’s sunken ruins, stop for swims, eat a Turkish lunch in Simena, and have time for the castle. Transfers from Kas or Kalkan can be added.

“We had the most brilliant day out kayaking. The trip was really well organised, kayaks were great and our guide was really knowledgeable about the area. Kekova is absolutely beautiful, the seas are crystal clear and the island where you stop for lunch is a real maze of wonderful family run restaurants. The day was a real highlight of our trip - would 100% reccomend.”

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8.90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet at Konyaaltı Beach at 7:00 am for a 90-minute canoe or SUP outing led by Orhan’s team. You’ll receive basic instruction before paddling past cliffs, caves, waterfalls, natural animal habitats, and local fishermen. Swimming and photos are welcome, and the group is limited to 21 people.

“Orhan was so accommodating, I got sick the night before the trip and he was so understanding and offered a refund right away. When we were planning the trip, it was easy to confirm details with him through Whatsapp, I'm looking forward to booking day trips with him when I'm in Antalya in the future”

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