Kaş is a small coastal town on the Lycian Way - the 540-km long-distance footpath that runs from Ölüdeniz to Antalya along one of the most densely concentrated stretches of ancient Lycian ruins anywhere in the world. The town sits on a hillside with views across to Kastellorizo (Meis Island, Greece, 2 km offshore) and has an ancient Lycian theatre, a monumental Lycian sarcophagus in the main square, and several Lycian rock tombs carved into the cliffs above the town.
Underwater, the Bay of Kaş has 30+ dive sites including two accessible wrecks (the Uluburun Bronze Age trade route is nearby). Sea kayaking to the sunken ruins of Kekova Island is the signature activity. We have mapped 8 top-rated Kaş tours below.
Top Kaş Tours at a Glance
| Tour | Duration | Approx. Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Kayaking to Kekova Sunken City | Full day | From $55 | Adventure, archaeology |
| Kekova Boat Trip and Myra Ruins | Full day | From $30 | History, first-timers |
| Kaş Scuba Diving - Beginner or Advanced | Half day | From $50 | Divers |
| Saklikent Gorge and Xanthos Day Trip | Full day | From $40 | Canyoning, ruins |
| Kaş Sunset Boat Trip | 3 hrs | From $30 | Couples, photography |
| Kastellorizo (Meis) Day Trip | Full day | From $40 | Island hopping |
| Lycian Way Guided Hike | Full day | From $45 | Trekking enthusiasts |
| Paragliding over Kaş | 1 hr | From $90 | Tandem paragliding |
For Adventure and Archaeology
Sea Kayaking to Kekova Sunken City
Kekova Island has a stretch of shoreline where a Byzantine town (destroyed by earthquakes in the 2nd century CE) subsided into the sea. The partially submerged ruins - staircases, doorways, cisterns - are visible 1–3 metres below the surface through the clear water. The full-day sea kayaking tour paddles from Üçağız village (45 km east of Kaş) around the sunken city perimeter, with stops to swim over the ruins, and continues to the medieval Kalekoy castle on the opposite shore. No kayaking experience required.
Duration: Full day | Price: From approximately $55 | Includes: Kayak, guide, lunch, transport from Kaş
For First-Timers
Kekova Boat Trip and Myra Ruins
The standard Kekova day trip visits the sunken city by boat (swimming stops in the clear water above the ruins), the castle at Kalekoy (15-minute walk up to Lycian rock tombs and Byzantine fortress), and the rock-cut Lycian theatre and cliff tombs at Myra - where St Nicholas of Myra (the historical Santa Claus) served as bishop in the 4th century CE.
Duration: Full day | Price: From approximately $30 | Includes: Boat, guide, entries | Departure: From Kaş harbour 09:00
For Divers
Kaş Scuba Diving
The Bay of Kaş has visibility of 15–25 metres and water temperatures of 22–28°C between June and October. Dive sites include a Cessna aircraft wreck at 26 metres, an ancient amphora field at 20 metres, and several cave systems. The beginners’ intro dive requires no certification; the advanced programme covers the deeper wreck and cave sites.
Duration: Half day (2 dives) | Price: From approximately $50 | Includes: Equipment, instructor, boat
For Canyoning and Ruins
Saklikent Gorge and Xanthos Day Trip
Saklikent Gorge is a 18-km slot canyon northeast of Kaş - one of the longest gorges in Europe - where cold mountain water runs at knee-to-waist depth between rock walls 300 metres high. The Saklikent day trip combines 2–3 hours of gorge walking with a visit to Xanthos - the capital of the Lycian League (UNESCO World Heritage), with the Nereid Monument plinth, the Harpy Tomb, and the Byzantine basilica mosaics.
Duration: Full day | Price: From approximately $40 | Includes: Transport, guide, entries
For Island Hopping
Kastellorizo (Meis Island) Day Trip
Meis Island (Greek: Kastellorizo) lies 2 km from Kaş - a 20-minute ferry crossing to what is technically Greek soil. The island has 300 permanent residents, a harbour lined with neoclassical mansions, and the famous Mavi Mağara (Blue Cave), a sea cave with brilliant blue bioluminescence. The Meis day trip includes the ferry, guided island walk, and Blue Cave visit by small boat.
Duration: Full day | Price: From approximately $40 | Visa note: EU Schengen required for non-EU visitors
Practical Information
Getting to Kaş: By bus from Antalya (2.5 hours) or Fethiye (2 hours) on the coastal D400 road. No airport at Kaş - nearest is Dalaman (120 km) or Antalya (185 km). Direct shuttle services from both airports.
Diving season: May–October. Visibility is best in May–June before summer plankton blooms. Water temperature peaks at 27°C in August.
Kekova permit: Swimming directly over the sunken city ruins is prohibited to protect the underwater archaeology. Kayaking and boat tours stay in the permitted lanes.