Cool air, rushing water and sheer limestone walls—Saklıkent Gorge delivers a hands-on canyon day trip from Fethiye. This guided tour combines easy boardwalk trekking, riverside tea houses and optional canyoning or rafting for a full-day taste of Turkey’s Akdağlar range.
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You step out of the minibus into a pocket of cool air: the gorge inhales around you, limestone walls pinching the sky into a silver ribbon. Water at your boots gurgles and dares you forward as wooden boardwalks edge the river, giving a steady route through the canyon’s narrow throat.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—able to walk 2–4 km on uneven, wet surfaces and use steps.
Wildlife
History
The gorge formed as rivers cut through limestone of the Akdağlar range; historically it provided a cool summer passage for local shepherds and villagers.
Conservation
Stick to boardwalks and pack out trash—seasonal management limits access during high flows to protect both visitors and the canyon’s fragile riparian habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Fethiye Saklıkent Gorge Tour with Open Buffet Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear water-friendly footwear
The wooden boardwalks are stable but parts of the trail and river crossings are wet—choose shoes with traction that dry quickly.
Bring a light change of clothes
Facilities are basic; a quick-dry shirt and spare socks make the return drive far more comfortable.
Time for pancakes and tea
Carry small bills for the local tea houses—freshly made pancakes (gözleme-style) are a local treat and an easy post-hike reward.
Follow your guide on high-water days
Guides may reroute or restrict access when river flow is strong—obey closures for your safety.
Quick-dry water shoes
Grip for wet rocks and boardwalks, dries faster than hiking boots.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Protects from spray, sudden rain and cooler canyon winds.
spring
Daypack with dry bag
Carries water, a change of clothes and valuables protected from splashes.
Trekking poles (collapsible)
Useful for balance on slippery sections, but not required on the boardwalks.