Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye worth booking?
Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye is a 8-hour experience in Fethiye, Turkey, from $55 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $55 per person
From Fethiye, visit Saklikent Gorge and the ancient ruins of Tlos on a shared day trip that pairs outdoor activity with Lycian history. Walk into the canyon as far as you dare, or watch from riverside platforms, and bring swimwear for the water. Lunch at a trout-farm restaurant in Yaka Village sits among trees and flowing water before a guided visit to Tlos, including its acropolis, theater, stadium, and necropolis.
What you get
About this experience
From Fethiye, visit Saklikent Gorge and the ancient ruins of Tlos on a shared day trip that pairs outdoor activity with Lycian history. Walk into the canyon as far as you dare, or watch from riverside platforms, and bring swimwear for the water. Lunch at a trout-farm restaurant in Yaka Village sits among trees and flowing water before a guided visit to Tlos, including its acropolis, theater, stadium, and necropolis.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Round-trip shared transfer
Not included
- Entrance fees for Saklikent Gorge: 2€ and Tlos 3€
- Drinks
- Extra
What you'll see and do
Fethiye
We pick you up from your hotel by bus between 08:15-09:00 in the morning and our tour begins.
90 minutes here
Saklikent Milli Parki
The view of Saklıkent Canyon, the first stop of our tour, will fascinate you. Words are not enough to describe this extraordinary natural phenomenon; Saklıkent manages to amaze even those who have visited this place before. The 13-kilometer Saklıkent Canyon, which was formed by melting snow on the peaks of Akdağ and heavy rainfall for thousands of years, is actually a relatively young geological formation. You can go as far as you dare in the canyon, or sit back on the riverside platforms and watch the view. Please wear Sensible/comfortable walking shoes. Take your swimwear and towels with you. Waterproof jacket (recommended in low season)
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Selale Yaka Park
After the Saklıkent Canyon section of our tour, after a short car ride, we go to Yaka Village (Yakapark) to have lunch at the restaurant of the trout farm. The sound of ice-cold water flowing under tree roots and stones and the cool atmosphere of this place will take you away from all the stress and troubles of modern life. After our lunch break, we set off towards Tlos with our vehicles.
90 minutes here
Tlos Ruins
It is not difficult to encounter something extraordinary at every step in the ancient Lycia region, which has the richest historical, archaeological and natural resources of southwestern Turkey. On the southern foothills of Akdağ (also known as Masisitus), there is Tlos, one of the best preserved ancient settlements to date. Words are not enough to describe the ruins of Tlos, which mother nature embraces with compassion. You will hear Pegasus and Chimera fighting on the castle hill (Acropolis), learn how the ancient Romans were healed in the Roman bath-hospital, feel the atmosphere of the Olympic Games and gladiator games in the stadium, access the secrets of Greek drama arts in the theater, and see human beings among many different graves in the old cemetery (Necropolis). You will understand the thoughts behind the desire to reach infinity.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Fethiye
At the end of our tour, we arrive at our hotel around 17:00-18:00.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Fethiye
Our guide will meet you at the entrance of the shopping center with your name.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Our guide will meet you at the entrance of the shopping center with your name.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Arbek Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests should bring their swimwear for water activities.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Enjoyable tour
Our pickup and drop off went well. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best for this tour. There was no walking in the water at either the waterfall or the gorge due to the heavy rain the previous day. This tour would be great if you like zip lining, kayaking and buggy riding. We enjoyed the views with out participating in any of these activities. The ancient city of Tlos was a highlight for us, as was the drive through the countryside.
Response from the operator: Hello, thank you for your kind comment. We are glad if we could make you happy.
via Viator
Saklikent & Tlos day experience
My husband and I were picked up from our hotel for the saklikent day Trip. We transferred to a larger bus where we proceeded to our destination, the coach driving was impeccable. The tour guide K.C. was very informative, pointing out things of interest on the way to Saklikent, the larger gorge was absolutely fantastic, the views through the gorge were out of this world, my husband and I managed to walk through the water and through the gorge, hard hats are an essential because of the risk of falling rocks, lots of activities around the gorge like rafting, jeep safari and zip lines, we spent two hours at the gorge, then onto a trout farm for Lunch, menu was salad and either chicken or freshly cooked trout, wasn't too impressed with the lunch, then onto the Ancient ruins at Tlos. When booking the experience it states euros which I bought to pay the entrance fee for the ruins and the gorge, but they were very reluctant to take euros, so don't take much notice of the currency they preferred turkish lire. The tour guide was very informative about the ruins and after his talk, we were free to explore the ruins ourselves. Meeting back at the bus for the journey back to our hotels. I couldn't fault the driver, tour guide and the company who organised the trip. It's an experience we will never forget and worth every penny we paid for it. Many thanks indeed
Response from the operator: Hello, thank you for your kind comment. We are glad if we could make you happy.
via Viator
The respective sights were amazing, trip marred by second rate guide
We arranged this trip through a local travel agent. I have no complaints about the way the trip was organised at all. We were collected from our hotel and taken to the tour bus. We visited in order the Gizlikent Selalesi waterfall which is extremely beautiful. The Saklikent Gorge was magnificent and awe inspiring. We were then taken to an odd sort of lunch stop for a very poor quality lunch. We weren't told that we had to pay extra for drinks which were sold at exorbitant prices, eg the equivalent of £5.00 for a small bottle of Coke! We were then taken to the ancient Lycian city of Tlos, which is quite well preserved and again was in a very beautiful and dramatic setting. All 3 destinations are " must see" if you visit this part of Turkey. However the tour guide was by far the worst I've ever encountered. He had no microphone on a noisy and air-conditioned bus, so it was impossible to hear much of what he said. When he did speak, he imparted NO information at all about any of the places we were going to visit. All he did was tell us practical details like how long we would be visiting for and where the bus would collect us. The only time,he did decide to provide us with information was about Tlos. His information was misguided and I used my phone to give us the correct information. The sites were wonderful but the tour was spoiled by this lazy and inept guide.
Response from the operator: Hello, your comment is valuable to us. We will make an effort to be more careful about lunch. We will take your warning seriously. Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Nature and history all together
We really enjoyed this day trip that was not too long but gave time to see the sights. Saklikent gorge was incredible, soaring cliffs that changed as the morning light shifted. We walked most of the way (500m) to where it becomes a scramble. Despite the water being limestone cloudy and impossible to judge depth, it was mostly ankle height and never above knees. We loved it. Lunch was a whole fried trout with salad and was very nice. The ancient city of Tlos was also spectacular with well preserved ruins and amazing views. There was only a little interpretation but the guide was helpful. The last stop was at a family park that was privately run and a bit of a tourist trap - not worth it. If you like seeing farming and how rural people live the drive out was also excellent. Overall, a very good day with a very good guide.
Response from the operator: Hello, thank you for your kind comment. We are glad if we could make you happy.
via Viator
Great trip for families
Wonderful trip that had everything that was promised. Jesus our clearly loves his country and showed it off to great effect. Rafting at Saklikent was really good fun although wevwete soaked (dont forget your beach shoes). The zip wire was OK but not very high and not very long. The gorge itself is stunning. Easy walk along a raised walkway gave really easy access to the gorge. You can go further but need steady feet and sensible shoes to walk along the waters edge. Lunch at yaka park was very tasty. Tlos was incredible but you can only access the site with good knees and ankles as the paths are stony and at times slippy. We still enjoyed the site from ground level. Our teen was very happy so we would definitely recommend this trip for families with teens.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind comment :). We are very happy that you were satisfied.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Arbek Travel, who run 123 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.3.
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Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fethiye.
How much does Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fethiye usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fethiye is not rushed.
Is Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fethiye, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fethiye can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fethiye and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fethiye within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fethiye?
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On Outty we rank every Fethiye experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye Turkey, Additional Features, Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey, 2 people buggy safari half day beach and forest drive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fethiye?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fethiye?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye?
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Included: Professional guide; Lunch; and Round-trip shared transfer. Not included: Entrance fees for Saklikent Gorge: 2€ and Tlos 3€; Drinks; and Extra. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 235 listed pickup locations in and around Fethiye. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Day Trip to Saklikent Gorge and Tlos Ancient City from Fethiye?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, food and drink, the guide. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
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