Step away from the postcard and into the real Lycian coast. With Kalkan-Turkey you get curated daily tours, VIP airport transfers from Dalaman and Antalya, and a fleet of rental cars — all run by a small local team that has been mapping these bays, ruins and gorges since 2011. Honest prices, English-speaking guides, and itineraries shaped around your dates rather than a fixed coach schedule.
Kalkan bay · late afternoon 
Lycian tomb detail 
Saklıkent gorge 
−9% Save £5 Tours A full-day Saklıkent gorge tour from Kalkan that swaps the coast for the Taurus mountains. Your English-speaking guide leads a small, family-friendly group by off-road jeep into the cool, rushing waters of Türkiye's deepest canyon, then on to the hilltop ruins of ancient Tlos. Lunch of fresh-grilled trout is served on wooden platforms above the river — an unhurried, photo-rich day trip from Kalkan harbour.
−17% Save £10 Tours A relaxed day trip from Kalkan harbour to the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo) — the easiest hop from Türkiye to the Dodecanese. After a 25-minute crossing your English-speaking guide points out the pastel harbour, the Blue Cave sea grotto and quiet tavernas perfect for a long lunch. A full-day, family-friendly small-group tour; passport is essential, and the Greek island stamp is a souvenir in itself.
Tours A gentle half-day canoe trip from Kalkan down the slow, willow-shaded Xanthos river, ending at the wide sands of Patara beach. Suited to first-timers and families, the route is led by an English-speaking guide in a small group and broken up by a generous village lunch served at a riverside table. A green, cooling counterpoint to the coast — easily the most refreshing day trip from Kalkan in summer.
Tours The classic Kalkan boat trip: a full day aboard a traditional wooden gulet leaving directly from Kalkan harbour, with six swim stops in clear coves you can't reach by road. A leisurely lunch is cooked on board and served under the awning while the boat drifts at anchor. Small group, English-speaking crew and a family-friendly pace — the easiest, most rewarding way to see the coast around Kalkan in a single day.
Our Dalaman to Kalkan transfer is the easy answer after a long flight — a private Mercedes Vito waiting at arrivals, child seats on request, and a fixed price agreed in advance. Dalaman sits roughly 130 km away (about 1h40 down the coast); Antalya to Kalkan transfer takes closer to 3h15 across 210 km of mountain road. Drivers monitor your flight, speak English and Turkish, and operate around the clock, so a delayed plane never means a missed pickup.
Economy hatchbacks, comfort sedans for long drives, and spacious VIP minivans for groups. Free delivery to your hotel in Kalkan.
Ten villas chosen for their views, their pools and the way they sit above Kalkan. Two-bedroom hideaways for couples, eight to ten-bedroom estates for the whole family — all booked through our partner Unlimited Holidays with the same fixed weekly rates.
Featured N° 01 Heated pool A 5 bedroom villa in Kalkan set above the Ortaalan valley, ten minutes by car from the harbour. The heated private pool and Jacuzzi share a south-facing terrace with panoramic views over the Lycian coast and Mediterranean horizon. Generous indoor-outdoor living suits a large family or two couples travelling together, with shaded dining areas and quiet evenings under the pines that define this stretch of the Turquoise Coast.
Featured N° 02 Indoor & outdoor A 6 bedroom villa in Kalkan within walking distance of the old town, blending an indoor heated pool with an outdoor sun terrace and Jacuzzi. Marble floors, generous lounges and quiet courtyard corners suit a large group or two families sharing a holiday on the Lycian coast. Mornings begin with coffee on the upper terrace and end with short strolls down to the harbour restaurants, all without needing the car.
N° 03 Heated pool A 5 bedroom villa in Kalkan with a long heated private pool running alongside a contemporary, single-storey living wing. Pine-shaded terraces wrap the house and frame distant glimpses of the Mediterranean, while open-plan interiors keep the mood calm and uncluttered. Suited to a family or group of friends who want a quiet base on the Lycian coast, with the harbour and beach clubs a short drive away through the hills above Kalkan.
N° 04 Infinity pool A 5 bedroom villa in Kalkan's Kızıltaş hillside, built around an infinity pool that spills toward the sea view of Meis island and the open Mediterranean. Stone walls, deep terraces and a separate guest suite suit a family or two couples after a refined base on the Lycian coast. The harbour and old town are a short drive downhill, with sunsets from the pool deck among the most considered on the Kalkan coastline.
Excellent excursion organised by unlimited holidays. Tour guide Ismail was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, ensuring everyone was catered for. Trips were well organised and sufficient free time was given. Ismail is a friendly guide, reliable. He ensured our stay in kalkan was trouble free and we would recommend unlimited holidays for anyone visiting the area. Would highly recommend the boat trip to Kekova with Unlimited Holidays. Our guides, Ismail and Hilmi, went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Everything that was promised, was delivered - including the great food on board (one of our best meals in Turkey!). Ismail was very knowledgeable and gave great insights into the history of the areas we visited. Even our 3 teenage kids said it ws one of the best days in Turkey (being able to leap off the top of the boat and seeing the turtles definitely helped too!) Unlimited also gave us great information and advice on other things to do around Kalkan and where to find restaurants where the locals eat. Would also recommend visiting Saklikent Gorge, Patara Beach and Xanthos. Thanks guys, we had such a great time we'll see you next year. Well, where can we start!! We have been to Kalkan a total of four times and each time have had the pleasure of dealing with Mehmet. We cannot praise him and his staff at Unlimited Travel enough. This year we booked a sunset boat trip from Kalkan harbour through Unlimited and again it did not disappoint, we had fantastic company, delicious food and a sunset too beautiful to put into words. The boat was stunning and our treatment aboard was 7 star, Ahmed made sure we wanted for nothing, such brilliant value for money. We were collected from our hotel and driven to the harbour where we boarded our boat, collecting the seven other members of the party on the way. We set sail out to the small Snake and Mouse Islands, where the captain dropped anchor and we could have a swim in the most crystal clear water before watching the sun sink into the sea in front of us. We then sailed to a small cove opposite Kalkan harbour and watched as the town began to light up with the stars as below deck the crew cooked fresh fish, calamari and chicken accompanied by too many fresh salad dishes to remember. We have recommended unlimited to many of our friends who have visited Kalkan and they all agree that the service provided is second to none. Thank you to Mehmet and his team for helping to make our holiday another one to remember ..... we'll be back ..... again!! A group of us spent a week in Kalkan, we found the experience memorable and unforgettable. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived at Dalaman Airport, the flight transfers to and from Dalaman to Kalkan ran very smoothly and were very efficient. The main highlight of our visit was visiting the gorge, it was absolutely amazing words can't describe the experience I would recommend that you take a day trip to the gorge to feel the experience and excitement. Our guide on the day was fantastic and excellent throughout the whole tour and was very good with the children. In a nutshell Unlimited Tour staffs were very helpful, professional and knowledgeable about the history and culture of our day trips. They gave us a good insight of Turkey. We all would highly recommend Unlimited Tours and we would be visiting again and using their services. Int'l Standard 5 start service for villa renting, servicing, car rent, boat trips, tour guidance, water sports, river rafting, and even great recommendations for restaurants. Made our family trip a luxurious hassle free one! The boat tour agency requires you to give your passport up either overnight (which we did) or come early in the morning for processing. We were pretty hesitant but figured people do this everyday, right? There was never a problem, and although I'm not entirely sure what needs to happen with the passports, everything was fine. We are SO glad we did the trip to Meis/Kastellorizo. The island is perfectly sized for the 6 hours that you have to explore. We took our time eating on the water and hired a boat to see the Blue Cave with another couple. The entire day, however short, was such a great day spent during our two weeks in Turkey, and I can't imagine not having done it. We have been in Kalkan two times since 2012. Each time we shared excellent moments with very nice staff. We have been to Saklikent, Kekova, xanthos, letoon, etc with unlimited tours. Don't miss Ekin and Benoit This was our 3rd visit to Kalkan Turkey. We have met with the owner of Unlimited Holidays Kalkan during in our previous program. Mehmet did our private guiding to explore hidden Lycia. This holiday we used his company for airport transfers from and to Dalaman. Also we have joined few daily trips to Saklıkent canyon, Kekova Boat trip and Kalkan Boat Trip. These programs are must do in Kalkan. If you need a reliable service in Kalkan give Unlimited holidays a try. 