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An eight-day, multi-sport circuit based in Kas that pairs canyoning in the Taurus Mountains with sea kayaking to the sunken city of Kekova and boat dives in Mediterranean blue. Expect cold river swims, guided abseils, a 50km bike day and PADI-backed diving.
An eight-day, multi-sport circuit based in Kas that pairs canyoning in the Taurus Mountains with sea kayaking to the sunken city of Kekova and boat dives in Mediterranean blue. Expect cold river swims, guided abseils, a 50km bike day and PADI-backed diving.
The sun slides across limestone walls as you step out of a minibus and feel the cool of a mountain spring on your face — this is southern Turkey where the Taurus Mountains drop sharply into the Mediterranean. Over eight days based in the port town of Kas you move between gorge corridors, cedar forests and turquoise bays: Saklikent’s icy river mouth, the plunging narrows of Kibris Canyon, the sunken harbour of Kekova and the Roman sands of Patara.
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Operated by Goodman Tours · Kas, Antalya
The sun slides across limestone walls as you step out of a minibus and feel the cool of a mountain spring on your face — this is southern Turkey where the Taurus Mountains drop sharply into the Mediterranean. Over eight days based in the port town of Kas you move between gorge corridors, cedar forests and turquoise bays: Saklikent’s icy river mouth, the plunging narrows of Kibris Canyon, the sunken harbour of Kekova and the Roman sands of Patara.
These landscapes are products of tectonic uplift and relentless river incision: limestone and dolomite folded by the collision that formed the Taurus range, then carved into gorges and sea caves. Kas sits on the southern edge of Lycian country, where ancient Lycian and Roman traces meet Ottoman fishing villages — you’ll pass ruined harbors and Roman roads between active outdoor days.
Expect technical canyoning and abseils in cold mountain water, guided scuba from a day boat with PADI operators, a full-day sea kayak to Kekova’s submerged walls and a 50km supported mountain bike ride that climbs to Akörü at around 1,450m.
Practicalities: pick-up from Dalaman Airport is arranged; basic accommodation in Kas is included along with most meals. Guides provide wetsuits, helmets and harnesses for canyoning; you must be a capable swimmer and reasonably fit. Bring waterproof sandals for Saklikent, sturdy trail shoes for canyon exits, sun protection for sea days, and layers for cool mornings at altitude. Weather windows in spring and fall are ideal for mixing land and sea activities — summer brings hot days and calm seas, winter cuts some services. Prepare for a physically demanding, logistics-supported week of high-reward outdoor adventure.
challenging.
8 days.
You should have good aerobic fitness and confidence in open water; canyon and bike days are strenuous and include steep ascents and long descents.
The tour requires good overall fitness: full canyoning days and the 50km bike stage include long efforts, steep climbs and technical descents — regular hikers and cyclists will be most comfortable.
Yes — guides supply wetsuits, helmets and harnesses for canyoning; dive operators provide SCUBA gear for guided dives. Bring your own boots/sandals for river sections.
Pickup from Dalaman Airport is included; group transfers move you between Kas and activity start points — some optional extras like paragliding are arranged locally and paid on-site.
No, canyoning and sea activities require swimming ability. Non-swimmers should choose land-based days or discuss alternatives with the operator in advance.
This coast is part of ancient Lycia and later Roman provinces — Patara was a major Lycian port and you’ll encounter Roman ruins along several routes.
Patara and parts of Kekova are protected; stick to marked trails, avoid disturbing nesting turtles and choose operators who follow low-impact sea-kayaking and dive practices.
Goodman Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun slides across limestone walls as you step out of a minibus and feel the cool of a mountain spring on your face — this is southern Turkey where the Taurus Mountains drop sharply into the Mediterranean. Over eight days based in the port town of Kas you move between gorge corridors, cedar forests and turquoise bays: Saklikent’s icy river mouth, the plunging narrows of Kibris Canyon, the sunken harbour of Kekova and the Roman sands of Patara.
The sun slides across limestone walls as you step out of a minibus and feel the cool of a mountain spring on your face — this is southern Turkey where the Taurus Mountains drop sharply into the Mediterranean. Over eight days based in the port town of Kas you move between gorge corridors, cedar forests and turquoise bays: Saklikent’s icy river mouth, the plunging narrows of Kibris Canyon, the sunken harbour of Kekova and the Roman sands of Patara.
These landscapes are products of tectonic uplift and relentless river incision: limestone and dolomite folded by the collision that formed the Taurus range, then carved into gorges and sea caves. Kas sits on the southern edge of Lycian country, where ancient Lycian and Roman traces meet Ottoman fishing villages — you’ll pass ruined harbors and Roman roads between active outdoor days.
Expect technical canyoning and abseils in cold mountain water, guided scuba from a day boat with PADI operators, a full-day sea kayak to Kekova’s submerged walls and a 50km supported mountain bike ride that climbs to Akörü at around 1,450m.
Practicalities: pick-up from Dalaman Airport is arranged; basic accommodation in Kas is included along with most meals. Guides provide wetsuits, helmets and harnesses for canyoning; you must be a capable swimmer and reasonably fit. Bring waterproof sandals for Saklikent, sturdy trail shoes for canyon exits, sun protection for sea days, and layers for cool mornings at altitude. Weather windows in spring and fall are ideal for mixing land and sea activities — summer brings hot days and calm seas, winter cuts some services. Prepare for a physically demanding, logistics-supported week of high-reward outdoor adventure.