Kas Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Kaş tours and things to do in this laid-back diving town on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: sail to the sunken city of Kekova, scuba dive in crystal-clear waters, paraglide over the sea, hike the Saklıkent Gorge, kayak above ancient ruins and relax on Patara’s vast beach. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Kas by interest
Whatever brings you to Kas — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Kas
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Kekova
Sunken city.
Scuba Diving
Clear waters.
Paragliding
Fly the coast.
Saklıkent Gorge
Canyon wade.
Patara Beach
Sand & ruins.
Boat Trips
Islands & bays.
Sea Kayaking
Over the ruins.
Kaş
Coastal town.
Coast awayKekova
Sunken city.
Coast awayScuba Diving
Clear waters.
Kaş awayParagliding
Fly the coast.
1 hr awaySaklıkent Gorge
Canyon wade.
40 min awayPatara Beach
Sand & ruins.
Coast awayBoat Trips
Islands & bays.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Kas visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and sunny — peak beach season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and green, great for the gorge.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and thinner crowds.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet; some tours pause.
For diving
Late spring to autumn for warm water.
Best overall
May, June and September for warm, calm days.
One day
A Kekova boat trip and the gorge.
Two days
Add diving or paragliding.
Three+ days
Add Patara beach and kayaking.
For the sea
Kekova and a coastal boat trip.
For diving
A dedicated dive day or course.
For nature
The Saklıkent Gorge.
On foot
The compact town is easily walked.
By boat
Boats reach Kekova and the bays.
Tours
Tours run to the gorge and Patara.
By car
A car helps for beaches and the gorge.
Where to stay
Stay near the harbour and old town.
Turkish lira
Turkey uses the lira; carry some cash.
Kekova
Bring swimwear for the boat trip stops.
Diving
Try-dives suit total beginners.
Paragliding
Book a morning flight for calm air.
Saklıkent
Wear shoes you can wade the river in.
Patara
Combine the beach with the ruins.
Combos
Some tours pair Kekova with Demre and Myra.
Kekova trips
Boat tours fill up — book ahead.
Diving
Dive spots fill up — reserve early.
Paragliding
Flights fill up in summer — book ahead.
Kayaking
Kayak tours fill up — reserve early.
Gorge trips
Saklıkent tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer
Peak summer is busiest — book far ahead.
Kekova trip
Around €25–60 for a Kekova boat trip.
Diving
About €50–90 for a two-dive day.
Paragliding
Roughly €70+ for a tandem flight.
Gorge tour
Around €40–70 for a Saklıkent trip.
Kayaking
About €55+ for a sea-kayak tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Kas through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Gorge & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Sea & sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Quiet town.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.