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(54)
Thanks to our super guide for this beautiful day. Quality explanations and a good pace for a successful family day ☀️ A day of vacation and discovery that we will remember. Thank you 🙏🏼
Merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience ! Nous sommes très heureux que cette journée de découverte en famille reste un si bon souvenir de vos vacances.
Fantastic day out, well balanced time spent across the 3 destinations. Mehmet very knowledgeable and super helpful. Would recommend.
Thanks for the high recommendation! It's awesome to know that the mix of history and nature hit the mark for your family day out.
Very good guide mehmet was very imformative re tlos & the waterfallswere great too.we enjoyed our day.highly reccomend
Glad you had such a good time exploring Tlos and cool waterfalls with us! Thank you for taking a moment to share your recommendation with other travelers.
We had a great day for the entire family filled with culture (Tlos), nature (Gizlikent, Sakklikent) and fun activities (rafting). Mehmet is a great guide - very knowledgeable, friendly, and perfectly organized.
Thank you for the kind words! We love blending history with water adventures, and we're so glad your family enjoyed every part of the day.
This was a great way to see a bit of history and experience parts of Turkey away from the coast. The waterfall was stunning and worth the walk. Our guide Mehmet was excellent providing lots of interesting facts and stories about the history of Tlos. We would recommend this tour
Thank you for the recommendation! It's great to hear that the waterfall walk was worth the effort and that the stories about Tlos brought the ancient ruins to life for you.
I really enjoyed the fact it was a smaller group, I didn't feel it was rushed and got to take some good photos/videos of stunning places! We got food along the way and bottles of water on the bus if needed. Tour guide Mehmet and our driver (didn't catch his name) was friendly throughout and I have to express my appreciation for the fact I wasn't feeling well but I was looked after by both, and also by the other members of our group. I travelled with my 13 year old son, we both felt comfortable enjoyed the whole day!
It means a lot to hear that both you and your 13-year-old son felt so looked after and relaxed throughout the trip. Thank you for taking the time to write this, and we send our best wishes to you both!
Much more than we expected! The ruins were amazing, the waterfall breathtaking, and the gorge was beautiful. The trip Is a little technical, but our guide Mahmet looked after our older guests and was very considerate. Water shoes are a must, and you will sleep well after!!
Loved reading this! Saklıkent definitely gives you a full workout, so that post-tour sleep is very well deserved. We're glad the ruins and waterfalls blew your expectations out of the water, and that the older folks in your group felt supported along the way.
We had an amazing trip with Mehmet as our guide . He was so informative and helpful. We took our elderly parents with us and they did struggle with the waterfall walk. Mehmet helped my mum and guided her through the difficult bits. He really was a hero of the day and adapted parts of the trip for her so they could enjoy the gorge when we went off exploring. You do need to be relatively fit to walk the gorge and waterfall. All in all this was the highlight of our trip to Turkey. Thank you Mehmet!
We are so glad your trip to Saklıkent and the waterfalls turned out so well for your family. Thank you for pointing out the physical effort needed for the gorge, and we are honored to be a favorite memory from your time in Turkey!
Be prepared with your footwear, water shoes doesn't mean flipflops or sandals! We found this out the hard way as the rivers are very rocky and of course slippy. Nonetheless we still made it to the waterfall and a good way through the gorge. The ruins were the highlight for me personally, being able to see traces of so many different civilisations and touch pillars carved thousands of years ago is a once in a lifetime experience. This was definitely a small group tour which made it so much better, we saw other tours with massive coaches and it looked so much less personal. Mehmet was an amazing guide who was always ready to help or just check in and with such a small group he knew who everyone was and where we were at all times.
Creating memories like standing among ancient civilisations is exactly why we love what we do. We are honored that you chose us for this experience, and we really appreciate the time you took to write these kind words.
We had an excellent time on this trip. Mehmet our guide was excellent and we really enjoyed taking in the history he provided. Lunch included was very tasty and we really enjoyed exploring the route to the gorge and the waterfall especially once away from the crowds. The tour company were excellent providing us with plenty of information on what we needed for the trip. Our only small criticism was that the air conditioning wasn’t great on the bus and in the heat it made the journey a bit uncomfortable.
We are happy that you had an excellent day with Mehmet and enjoyed the tasty lunch and views. Thank you for telling us about the bus air conditioning as well. We are looking into it immediately so our guests stay comfortable.
