Boutique Small Group: Saklikent Gorge, Tlos & Gizlikent Waterfall
Description
The Perfect Blend: Nature, History & A Delicious Lunch This is our most popular tour for a reason. We’ve carefully designed it to give you a full day of discovery without feeling like you’re on a crowded tourist bus. • Small Groups Only: With a maximum of 18 guests, you get a much more personal and relaxed experience. • Saklıkent Canyon: Walk through the cool, refreshing waters of one of the world's deepest gorges. It’s an absolute "must-see." • Lunch with a View: Enjoy a delicious open-buffet lunch (Fresh Trout or Chicken) right beside the peaceful Gizlikent Waterfall. A perfect spot to relax and recharge. • The Ancient City of Tlos: Stand among the ruins of one of the oldest Lycian cities. The panoramic views from the top are legendary. • Stress-Free Travel: We include easy hotel pickups and drop-offs in our modern, air-conditioned vehicles. Whether you’re a family, a nature lover, or a history buff, this day is all about creating memories away from the big crowds.
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Itinerary
At Saklıkent National Park, you’ll explore one of the deepest canyons in the world, carved by icy mountain waters. Stroll along wooden walkways suspended above the rushing river, enjoy the refreshing spray from the turquoise stream, and admire the stunning rock formations towering above you. During your free time here, you can wander deeper into the canyon at your own pace, or choose optional activities such as rafting and zip-lining for an extra dose of adventure. Alternatively, relax at riverside cafés with your feet dipped in the fresh mountain flow. Please note that zipline and rafting activities are optional and come with additional fees.
At Gizlikent Waterfall, enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time surrounded by breathtaking nature. Savor a delicious open buffet lunch featuring two main options—fish or chicken—accompanied by fresh salads and mezes. During your free time, you can choose to relax and admire the magnificent waterfall or take part in thrilling optional activities such as zip-lining and rafting. This experience offers the perfect balance of nature, adventure, and delicious local cuisine. Please note that zipline and rafting activities are optional and come with additional fees.
Enjoy a guided walking tour through the fascinating ancient city of Tlos, where your professional tour guide will bring history to life with engaging stories and insights about its rich Lycian heritage. After the informative tour, you’ll have approximately 1 hour of free time to explore the ruins at your own pace, take photos, and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Please note, the entrance fee is 3 Euros, payable in cash at the entrance.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup times from hotels are as follows: Ölüdeniz: 09:00 Hisarönü: 09:15 Ovacık: 09:20 Fethiye Town Center: 09:00 Çalış Beach Area: 08:30 *Pick-up is available from all hotels in these areas.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(40)
Definitely a great active day out including history, geology, beautiful views in nature and various interesting challenges. Our experienced guide Mehmet was an absolute star ensuring everyone was included as well as kept safe at all times. The small group setting, ours was of 7 participants only, allows for flexibility in timing when the more elderly move more slowly, when we realised our chosen shoes wouldn't be the most appropriate and we needed to purchase some wet-boarding shoes for the walk in the river towards the waterfall and for bonding within this group, bringing great camaraderie from venue to venue. A great guide like Mehmet will ensure that many understood the challenges of each activity prior engaging in them at the degree which felt accessible for each person. A Must Recommended Trip for a solo personne, a couple, a mother & her child or a group of friends 👍👌
There was great communication about the pick up. Memet was a fantastic guide so interesting and knowledgeable, and very patient without information overload. The trip is definitely planned the right way round for cooling off after seeing the ruins. I would highly recommend The only thing I would say, please consider your fitness as there are a lot of uneven surfaces and steps
Thank you for this great review. We are delighted that you had such a wonderful day out and appreciated our itinerary planning. We look forward to seeing you again.
This was a perfect trip from start to finish! I cannot recommend Chillax enough. Our driver was prompt, vehicle was spotless, and being in such a small group gave us chance to make friends easily. Mehmet was a fabulous guide providing really interesting information on the history of Tlos - an absolutely fascinating site with ruins literally at your fingertips. The waterfall was like something out of a fairytale and the gorge was breathtaking (especially in the cold water!!) The food was delicious and make sure to buys yourself a drink at the small cafe at Tlos (the staff there are so hospitable). It was an experience I will treasure for a lifetime ❤️
Mehmet will be happy to hear that his history talk on Tlos and the small group atmosphere helped make this trip perfect for you. We appreciate you mentioning our clean vehicle and punctual driver too.
An absolutely brilliant day trip lead by a very helpful Mehmet.
Safety comes first during the river walks, and looking after our guests is exactly what Mehmet does best. We are very glad you felt well cared for and had a brilliant day.
Really good day trip. Mehmet was very knowledgeable at Tlos Ancient Ruins. He was very supportive with helping my Auntie at Gizlikent with climbing the rocks and walking in the water. Lunch was nice and we were part of a small group of 5. The minibus kindly dropped us at the bus station in Fethiye and showed us where to get the bus for Uzumlu. 😁
It was our absolute pleasure to guide you through Tlos and make sure your aunt felt safe and supported during the canyon walk. Helping with the Fethiye bus station drop-off was the least we could do to ensure you all got home smoothly. Thanks for spending the day with us.
Very nice day, from start to finish well arranged. After visiting the antiquities in Tlos, the cold water was a welcome change. Good planning, especially with hot weather.
Thank you for the review. We are glad the organization worked well for you and that the cold water provided a nice break from the summer heat.
We were staying in Oludinez for a week. We were amazed by the colourful sight of the paragliders as they filled the sky…. so we thought we’d join in! We booked with Sue at the Chillax desk.She patiently explained everything about the booking and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We returned to Sue to book our next adventure which involved alot of water and mud and was hilarious. Thank you for your care and attention Sue xx
We love hearing that you had such a fun and hilarious time on our trips! Combining the beautiful views from the sky with a muddy adventure in the canyon is the perfect way to spend a week. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience!
We had a fantastic day out with Chillax Tours. Our guide Mehmet was an excellent storyteller, sharing the history of the ancient Tlos area with stories of mythology and the Greek gods that inspired Lycian temples. We felt well looked-after on the tour, Mehmet checked in to make sure we were coping with the heat ok and found places to stop in the shade and tell stories. We were grateful to have someone guide us through safe passages of the climb up to the top of Tlos and through the Gizlikent waterfall hike. We had a much better experience of the sites for his guidance. We were very comfortable throughout the day, the transport was excellent quality and we made rest-stops with good facilities and kind hospitality. Lunch was taken at Saklikent and was really delicious. I was so glad to choose a small group operator, it made the day really enjoyable and as the name suggests - chill! I would definitely use them again for future tours.
We love hearing that the day felt as 'chill' as our name promises! Keeping our groups small allows us to focus on the little details, from high-quality transport to delicious lunch spots at Saklıkent. Thank you so much for noticing our team's effort to keep everyone cool and safe during the climbs. Hope to see you again!
My family and I had a fantastic time on this tour. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed and had an amazing time. I highly recommend!
Thank you so much! Hearing that you had a fantastic, unhurried day with our guide means everything to us. It was an absolute pleasure hosting your family!
My family had an extraordinary day today on this beautiful tour. We felt like we were in great hands with Mehmet, our superb guide who no doubt loves what he does. He told us a wealth of information of the history of Tlos in such a way that even kept my teenage kids engaged. It was a very active day and we appreciated all the well timed rest breaks in between each destination. I had high expectations from Gizlikent and Sakklikent since I’ve been there 30 years ago. They were still amazing! I’m glad Mehmet guided us since he gave us tips to get us through the challenges leading to the waterfall and gorge in the easiest and enjoyable way possible. I had water shoes but I wish I brought ones with harder bottoms; walking on those rocks through running water got pretty intense so I took it very slow. Glad we all did it though. It was an unforgettable day.
It is incredible to hear that after 30 years, these spots are still just as amazing to you! We are thrilled that Mehmet kept your teenagers engaged with history and guided you safely through the running water. Thank you for this unforgettable review!
