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🛶 Buğra, Özgür, Onur & Barb
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Local Guide·12 reviews·8 photos
May 12
This was an excellent day adventure with Barboros on the drive and Bora leading our full Kayak tour, we learnt so much in short and comical time about the local recents and very ancient history. Our mid April visit was perfect weather for the waves and ramble around the islands among the ancient ruins, wildlife, with delicious lunch stop. Reccomend ensuring you have extra lira for locally made ice cream and other things you’ll find on the trip too!
Reviewed Jun 1
Kayaking at Kekova island was amazing. Making the reservation was easy and immediately we received all indications to arrive at the place. No problem. Bura, our guide was kind and provided good information about the history of the place. Totally recommend doing this kayak tour with Sea Kayak Turkey.
Katie Ko
Local Guide·
103 reviews·43 photos
a month ago
We had a great day with Go Lycia. There were only four of us guests and he adjusted the tour so that we always arrived after the larger groups or docked at different locations. We learned a lot about the ruins and ate well. I can only recommend everyone to book directly with them and not through agencies.
carolina orsini
11 reviews·2 photos
3 months ago
the tour with Barbaros and his assistant was absolutely fantastic. Friendly and professional, they led us to discover the best of Kekova island, with an excellent mix of nature, sport and culture. The tour is 8 km long, quite a bit but given how it is structured we did it without any problems even with a 9 year old girl. Thank you so much, it was one of our holiday highlights!
Fantastic kayak tour with Barbaros, who is a friendly and knowledgeable guide on the history and culture of the area. Before starting, he instructed us on how to use the kayak and during the day he was able to entertain us with some curiosities about the Lycian ruins present on the route. The kayak ride was really enjoyable and as a novice I can say that it wasn't overly challenging. We stopped at a couple of coves with crystal clear water where it was very pleasant to swim. Finally, lunch in Simena was delicious and we also had the opportunity to visit the castle where you can enjoy an amazing view of the entire bay. I highly recommend it!
N Pocock
Local Guide·
58 reviews·80 photos
3 months ago
Amazing guide, knowledgeable about the local area and super friendly. Would highly recommend going on one of his trips
5 out of 5 stars
Mackenzie – Australia
April 21, 2026 - Verified booking
My partner and I did this activity at the start of the season (April) so it wasn’t as busy and we ended up being the only ones on the tour which was great! The tour guide (Buğra) was very friendly and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the driver (Barbaros) company he was very kind and chatty. The kayaking was great, the equipment was great quality, we got a plastic container for our phone and wallet (stayed dry the entire time). We went to a bay (they provided snacks here- fruit and nuts) first then past the sunken city then to an island where we had lunch (chicken, fish or vegetarian options) which was delicious! Overall amazing experience 10/10 recommend! It is a solid shoulder workout be warned (moderate difficulty for us).
Katerina – Australia
September 2024
The Guide was an excellent instructor he was well knowledgeable about kekova and the islands. He was a fantastic teacher! It was my first time Kayaking and he was patient and supportive with me when I felt stressed at times. He provided so much guidance and encouragement! I had a really fun time exploring the beautiful Kekova !! 😍😍
Diane – United States
August 2024
Perfect day!! The timing and pace of the day was spectacular! Far better to take the time to see everything up close and explained in great detail! You can do this paddle as a beginner!! Two guides were with us to be sure a pleasant time was had by all!! Can't say enough great things about Barbados!!! Thanks a million for the perfect day! Take this trip!!
Manchester, United Kingdom3 contributions
Jun 2026
What a fabulous time we all had. We were a party of 4 adults, 2 in our 50's and 2 in early 20's. Picked us uo from Kalkan, then beautiful drive through Kas to our start point. A beautiful, authentic village.
Our guide was enthusiastic and knowlegeable. Relaxed but safety conscious at all times. He made sure that he accounted for the most, least able athletic at all times His English was excellent.
The trip itself was scenic and very interesting to learn about the sunken villiages. The highlight was visitingthis tiny village Simena and enjoying a huge lunch. We even saw a turtle. Perfect day it had it all .
Written May 27, 2026
1 contribution
May 2026 • Solo
Fantastic tour and tour guide! So patient and supportive to everyone, no matter what. Amazing views and great experience. Highly recommend, also as corporate team activity!
Written May 27, 2026
Kim D
1 contribution
May 2026 • Couples
Absolutely recommendable kayak tour!
Our kayak tour with Barbaros was definitely the highlight of our vacation! The water and the beaches were beautiful, and the entire tour was simply perfectly organized. 😊 During the tour, we received a lot of interesting information about the sunken city, the ruins, and the history of the region. Simena with its small castle was also totally charming, and the ice cream there was super delicious. In between, we were able to swim at dreamy spots and enjoy the scenery. Barbaros spread a really good atmosphere throughout the day, and you could tell how much passion he puts into the tour. The combination of kayaking, nature, history, and relaxed exploration was simply perfect. We would do the tour again anytime and can truly recommend it to everyone!! 🌊☀️
This was by far one of the most fun things we did on holiday. There is nothing better than mixing a bit of archeology, nature, history, kayaking, great company and food in one go. Our tour guides were amazing. Full of interesting information, and great company for the day. Written May 13, 2026
Bar K
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Apr 2026 • Solo
A most wonderful day kayaking and learning!
What a wonderful experience! From start to finish the whole team were nothing but friendly, gracious, and kind. A wealth of information about the geology, geography, and history of the region, and at the same time excellent at getting people on and off the water and paddling like pros in no time. I was very impressed with how much just two people did, and how they cared for each individual on the trip, treating them like friends, encouraging them, and checking in to make sure we all felt confident on the water. Our trip included two delightful kids, and they were so sweet with them. We were also a multi-lingual group, and they seamlessly moved from English, to German, to Turkish, always including everyone. The beauty of the area and the quiet village life we got to see was such a highlight, as were the ruins, both on land and under water! It was the right amount of time, so even beginners didn't get too exhausted, and was punctuated with two breaks. There was time for swimming (though no one in our group braved the chilly water) and time for exploring. Lunch was delicious and plentiful! All in all, a very balanced glimpse of Turkish ruins, countryside, and time on the water. I heartily recommend!
Super beautiful tour! Good value for money. There were only 4 participants, which made it very pleasant. From 8 people, the groups are supposedly split, so one can expect a manageable group. The historical tour from Bugro was truly informative and interesting. The water is crystal clear. The included food was delicious, and the ice cream at Simena (which one can indulge in additionally) is truly recommended. The entire tour is a beautiful experience and physically manageable! Go for it!
Jim G
9 contributions
A fun, beautiful, and informative adventure
Oct 2024 • Couples
I highly recommend this tour with Go Lycia; everything about the trip was fun and well organized. They picked us up in Kas and drove us to our starting location. During the ride the guide gave us fascinating information about the area and life in Turkiye. Once underway, he did a great job of coordinating the group; keeping everybody safe without being annoying. The trip was beautiful, and Barbaros continued to make it informative and fun. The ruins are not spectacular, but where still very interesting. On the day we went, the conditions for kayaking were ideal with no chop and little wind. Review of: Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova Written October 12, 2024
Hannelore B
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
51 contributions
Great day out on the sea!
The kayaking tour of Kekova is very well laid out. We had a great guide with a good sense of humor. Pickup was well organized. The tour starts with a longer stretch of 3km kayaking when you have a little swim break afterwards. Then another 3km which goes slowly due to the explanation of the sunken city and then you go for lunch at the castle. After a well deserved break it is 2km but again there is a little swim stop included. All together, everyone with a normal fitness level can do this, and no experience is required. A really nice day out! Review of: Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova Written September 9, 2024
Ralf J
Marlow, UK
60 contributions
All in all a fantastic day on the water
Aug 2024 • Friends
We were staying in Kallkan and were struggling to find a tour which would include transport as we didn't have rental cars. I contacted the company by WhatsApp on Saturday afternoon and was able to agree a booking for the next day. The driver collected us at 7am and we had a very comfortable journey to the starting point. The equipment was all in good condition and within around 30 mins of arrival we were all set up and on the water. The tour was great, we started with a long paddle across the bay to a lovely beach where we could swim and also take in some Roman ruins. As we were getting ready to leave the bay become very crowded with large boats anchoring and letting their passengers swim. We managed to weave our way through them and set off for the sunken city. This was to be honest the least enjoyable part of the tour, as although our guide was very knowledgeable, I had expected that we would see much more below the surface, such as whole buildings etc. When in reality all we could really see were a few outlines of walls from the dock. It was however a nice paddle along the coast until we then had to sprint between the constant flow of large tourist boats travelling in both directions along the coast. We paddled across to the the lunch stop where we had a lovely lunch included and time to wander around the small lanes and eat ice cream. Next we made a short trip to a rocky outcrop which the braver members of the group were able to climb and make a 5m jump into the ocean. The trip was rounded off with a short paddle back to the start point. All in all a fantastic day on the water. Review of: Private Sea Kayaking tour of Kekova Written August 19, 2024
I can't recommend this trip highly enough. Barbaros is an entertaining guide, who has a detailed knowledge of the surrounding area and a plethora of interesting facts at his disposal. Seeing Kekova from a kayak makes for a really immersive experience and if you're a kayaking novice then fear not, as Barbaros will put you at ease with some simple instructions. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the trip for a quick dip in the sea to keep you cool. The lunch at Simena was delightful and there are plenty of photo opportunities (and ice cream) at the castle summit. If you've spent a few days idling on a sun lounger and you're looking for something different then here's your answer. Review of: Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova Written July 27, 2024