Saklikent Gorge is a border between Antalya and Mugla, one side of the Saklikent gorge is Antalya region; another side is Mugla region. Saklikent Gorge is the longest gorge of Turkey which located in a magnificent natural park full of pine and cedar trees, nomadic villages and Biblical cities (Xanthos-Patara).

A shepherd finds Saklikent gorge. He lost his animals, and while looking for it, he recognize a canyon and make a restaurant beginning of Saklikent gorge, now gorge is under control by the government. Saklikent Gorge is about 18 km, but only 5 km can walk without equitment after 5 km you can need climbing equipments. During Daily Saklikent tour, we try to walk approximately 1,5 km and takes 2 hours max.

Program

08:30 Pick up from your Hotels

10:20-10:45 We visit small villages and enjoy stopping for tea.

10:50-11:35 If you want, you can join the water fight between jeeps and farmers

11:40-11:50 Preparing for walking

12:00-14:00 You can walk in the gorge with our experienced guide.

14:20-15:30 Lunch break includes an open buffet.

15:45-16:30 Enjoy the mud bath.

16:45-17:15 Receive information about ancient city Xanthos on site (first capital city of Lycian Union)

18:30-19:10 Swim break at Kaputas beach; – the most natural beach of Turkey

20:30 Arrive in Demre, transfer to your hotel