Kayaking Kekova: Paddle over the 3000-year-old sunken city

Six hours paddling over submerged ruins, then lunch in a clifftop village

Sea kayaking over Kekova's 3000-year-old sunken city from Kas includes hotel pickup, a full equipment briefing from your guide, paddling from Üçağız Village through Tersane Bay and Kale Köy, a swimming break to view the ruins, lunch, and return transport. The guide speaks English and children are welcome from age 7.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea kayaking over sunken city

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to Kekova region
• Receive briefing on route and kayak
• Paddle from Üçağız Village to Tersane Bay
• Swim and view sunken city ruins
• Paddle to Kale Köy (Simena)
• Lunch and rest at Kale Köy
• Walk around Kale Köy
• Paddle back to Üçağız Village
• Drive back to Kaş

The experience

Hotel pickup starts the day, then a drive to the Kekova region puts you at Üçağız Village by mid-morning. Your guide walks through the kayak, the paddle and the route before you push off. The paddle to Tersane (Shipyard) Bay is where the ruins come into focus: the guide points out the submerged city as you float above it, and you stop to swim and look closer at the 3000-year-old stone work just below the surface.

From Tersane you paddle on to Kale Köy (Simena), a village built into the cliffside where lunch waits. Time to rest, eat and walk the narrow lanes before the final paddle back to Üçağız Village. The drive back to Kas ends the day around 3pm, giving the afternoon free.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return drive to Kas.
• full equipment briefing and guide in English.
• paddling from Üçağız Village through Tersane Bay with a swimming break.
• lunch in Kale Köy village.
• time to rest and walk the clifftop village before the return paddle.

Options for this experience

4 options

Lunch not included, transfer not includedGuide in English · 08:30Sea kayaking: sea kayak and equipment

Sea kayaking departing from Üçağız villageGuide in English · 08:30Without transfer to Üçağız: you drive yourself to Üçağız and meet our guide at the starting point

Sea kayaking over the sunken city of Kekova, departing from KasGuide in English · 08:00

Sea kayaking trip from KalkanGuide in English · 07:30Transfer from Kalkan

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (9 to 80 years) · Child (7 to 8 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tatil Sihirbazı Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book from Kas if you want hotel pickup included. If you're staying in Kalkan, the separate Kalkan option handles pickup from there instead. The six-hour day splits between paddling and stops, so you're not paddling continuously: the swimming break and village lunch break up the time on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 8 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the sunken city of Kekova actually like when you paddle over it?

Kekova is a 3000-year-old city now submerged in shallow water. From the kayak you can see the ruins beneath the surface, and the guide explains what you're looking at as you float above them. The swimming break at Tersane Bay lets you get in the water for a closer look.

Do I need kayaking experience to book this?

No. The guide gives a full briefing on the kayak and its equipment before you start, and the paddle is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children are welcome from age 7.

What happens at Kale Köy during the lunch stop?

Kale Köy is a village built into the cliffs above the water. Lunch is included, and you have time to rest and walk around the village before paddling back to Üçağız.

Does the price include everything, or are there extra costs?

Lunch, the guide, hotel pickup and the return drive to Kas are all included. Drinks are not covered, so bring money or a refillable bottle.

Which option should I pick if I'm staying in Kalkan instead of Kas?

The "From Kalkan Sea Kayaking Trip" option includes pickup from Kalkan hotels instead of Kas, and follows the same route and schedule from there.

What if I want to kayak but skip the transfer or lunch?

The "Sea Kayak From Üçağız Village" option lets you arrange your own way to the village and paddle without lunch included, or the "No Lunch No Transfer" option removes both if you're self-driving and prefer to eat elsewhere.