Saklıkent Gorge safari from Kas: Off-road to Gizlikent Waterfall

You walk through flowing river water inside an 18-kilometer canyon carved by the Esen River.

This off-road safari from Kas takes you by safari car through the Taurus Mountains to Saklıkent Gorge, where you wade through the Esen River as it flows through a narrow, towering canyon, then visit Gizlikent Waterfall and Kaputaş Beach. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours with pickup from Kas, a traditional Turkish breakfast in Üzümlü Village, lunch, all park entry fees, sea shoes and water-gun rental included. A live guide leads the group in English or Turkish, and you can add optional activities like zipline, rafting or ATV rides at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari tour to Saklikent Gorge

• Meet guests in Kas Center
• Travel to Kalkan center by safari car
• Breakfast in Üzümlü Village
• Drive to Gizlikent Waterfall
• Water fight between vehicles
• Explore Gizlikent Waterfall
• Lunch break at restaurant
• Visit Saklikent Gorge and walk through waters
• Pass through Xanthos Ancient City
• Relax at Kaputas Beach

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from Kas center around 9:30 and a drive to Kalkan in the safari car, stopping to collect other guests before heading to breakfast in Üzümlü Village. After the meal, the vehicles head toward Gizlikent Waterfall, where a water fight between the safari cars breaks up the ride. The waterfall sits deep in the Taurus Mountains at the end of a winding gorge path, with water plunging from height into a pool below.

After Gizlikent, you stop for lunch at a restaurant, then move into the main event: Saklıkent Gorge. The canyon stretches 18 kilometers through solid rock, carved over time by the Esen River. You walk directly into the river's flow, your feet in the cool water as you move through the narrow, twisting chasm with cliffs rising on both sides. The gorge's scale becomes clear as you move deeper—the towering rock walls bear the marks of countless seasons, and the river's current stays gentle enough to wade through.

The route also passes Xanthos Ancient City, where you can walk among Lycian ruins and the well-preserved amphitheater, before a final stop at Kaputaş Beach. The beach sits between tall cliffs with turquoise water and golden sand, accessed by a steep staircase cut into the rock face. It's a place to swim, rest and take photos after the gorge. Sea shoes are provided for the water sections, and the tour wraps by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Pickup from Kas center.
• traditional Turkish pancake and tea at breakfast.
• lunch at a restaurant.
• entry to Saklıkent Gorge and Kaputaş Beach.
• sea shoes for wading.
• water-gun rental.
• live guide in English or Turkish.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aslar Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want off-road driving, gorge wading, and beach swimming in one trip—the 8-9 hour day leaves your evening free, and water activities with flowing streams mean you'll get wet.

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Top questions

What exactly do you do at Saklıkent Gorge?

Saklıkent Gorge is an 18-kilometer canyon carved by the Esen River through solid rock. You walk directly into the river's flow, wading through cool, clear water as you explore the narrow chasm with towering cliffs on either side.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Yes. A traditional Turkish pancake and Turkish tea are included at breakfast in Üzümlü Village, and lunch at a restaurant after Gizlikent Waterfall is part of the package. Optional beverages—alcoholic and non-alcoholic—are available for purchase.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes pickup from Kas, breakfast, lunch, entry fees to Saklıkent Gorge and Kaputaş Beach, sea shoes for wading, and water-gun rental for the ride between stops. A live guide in English or Turkish leads the group throughout the day.

Can you add activities like rafting or zipline?

Yes. Zipline, rafting, ATV, buggy safari and monster truck rides are available as optional add-ons; you choose which ones at checkout.

How long is the tour and what time does it end?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total. Pickup is around 9:30 from Kas center, so you'll return in the late afternoon, leaving your evening free.

Is Gizlikent Waterfall worth the stop?

Gizlikent Waterfall is a hidden waterfall deep in the Taurus Mountains where water cascades from height into a cool pool below. It's a winding path through a gorge to reach it, and it's the first major stop after breakfast before heading to Saklıkent Gorge.