Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Day Trip from Fethiye: Lunch at riverside trout farm

Canyon walk, riverside lunch, and ancient Lycian ruins in one morning and afternoon

A shared day trip from Fethiye pairs a walk into Saklikent Gorge with a guided tour of Tlos Ancient City, the best-preserved settlement in the Lycian region. After pickup by bus, you walk as far as you dare into the 13-kilometer canyon or watch from riverside platforms, then travel to Yaka Village for lunch at a trout-farm restaurant before exploring Tlos's acropolis, theater, stadium, and necropolis on the southern foothills of Akdağ.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Saklikent National Park2h
2. Tlos1h 30m

Explore Saklikent Gorge and Tlos ruins

• Hotel pickup by bus
• Visit Saklikent Canyon
• Lunch at Yaka Village trout farm
• Guided tour of Tlos ancient city
• Return to hotel

The experience

How much of Saklikent Gorge you enter depends on your comfort with water and uneven terrain. The canyon itself (formed over thousands of years by melting snow and rainfall) runs 13 kilometers and narrows as it cuts deeper into the mountain. You can wade into the cold water as far as you choose, or stay on the riverside platforms if you prefer to watch. Bring swimwear and comfortable walking shoes. A waterproof jacket helps in low season. The guide will point out the geological story as you move through it, but the canyon itself is the main event.

Lunch happens at a trout-farm restaurant in Yaka Village, where the restaurant sits among trees with ice-cold water flowing underneath. This is a break in the middle of the day, not a rushed stop. You eat while the landscape does the talking. After lunch, the group moves on to Tlos, perched on the southern foothills of Akdağ. The ancient city is one of the best-preserved Lycian settlements, and the guide walks you through the acropolis, the theater, the stadium, and the necropolis, explaining how the Romans used the bath-hospital and how the Greeks staged drama in the theater. The site sits high enough that you see the landscape the ancient city commanded.

Pickup starts between 08:15 and 09:00 from your hotel by shared bus, and you return around 17:00 to 18:00. The full day is eight hours, which includes travel time between the three stops. Entrance fees for Saklikent Gorge and Tlos are separate from the tour price.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• round-trip shared transfer from your hotel.
• lunch at the trout-farm restaurant in Yaka Village.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arbek Travel

Is this one for you?Eight hours round-trip means you leave early and return by evening, so this fits a single day without eating into other plans. The shared bus and fixed schedule keep the cost down, but you move at the group's pace between the three stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

How deep can I walk into Saklikent Gorge, or do I have to go all the way?

Saklikent Gorge has no fixed endpoint. You choose how far to wade into the canyon based on your comfort with water and uneven, slippery rocks. Riverside platforms let you stay dry and watch if you prefer. A walking stick or trekking pole is recommended for balance on the wet terrain.

What is Tlos actually like when you get there?

Tlos sits on a hillside and spreads across several zones: the acropolis at the top, a theater and stadium in the middle sections, and a necropolis (cemetery) with rock-cut tombs. The guide explains the Roman bath-hospital, the Greek theater where drama was performed, and the graves carved into the rock. It is a walk through different levels of the site, not a single viewing platform.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included at a trout-farm restaurant in Yaka Village. The restaurant sits among trees with water flowing underneath. Drinks are not included in the tour price.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Saklikent Gorge involves walking on uneven, slippery terrain in moving water, and Tlos involves climbing and walking across an ancient hillside site. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

What should I bring for Saklikent Gorge?

Bring swimwear and towels, comfortable walking shoes, and a waterproof jacket if you are visiting in low season. The water in the gorge is ice-cold, and the rocks are wet and slippery, so secure footwear matters.