Rafting Tour from Demre β Transfer, Price & Pickup
Staying in Demre and want to do the Rafting Tour? Here's exactly what that looks like. The pickup point sits roughly 127.8 km away, an estimated 159-minute transfer, with hotel pickup in the 07:30 β 09:00 window. The tour runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and costs β¬25 per person. Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather.. About staying in Demre: Demre is the home of ancient Myra and the historical Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus. Its compact area packs a famous church, dramatic rock-cut tombs and a Roman theatre, with access to the Kekova sunken city. Nearby you'll find Church of St. Nicholas, Myra Rock Tombs, Andriake / Myra Museum. Demre is about 145 km southwest of Antalya Airport (AYT), roughly a 2β2.5 hour drive along the coast; it is often combined with KaΕ and Kekova. From our guides on the ground: A straightforward, well-priced rafting day on a 14 km river route in the KΓΆprΓΌlΓΌ canyon β equipment, guides and lunch are included. You will get thoroughly wet, so wear swimwear underneath and bring a towel, a dry change of clothes and secure footwear (the riverbank is slippery). Glasses straps and waterproof phone pouches are a good idea. Suitable for beginners; the guides brief everyone before launch. A reliable crowd-pleaser for families and first-time rafters.
About Demre
Demre is the home of ancient Myra and the historical Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus. Its compact area packs a famous church, dramatic rock-cut tombs and a Roman theatre, with access to the Kekova sunken city.
What to see near Demre
Church of St. Nicholas β The Byzantine church in Demre where Saint Nicholas β the original Santa Claus β served as bishop and was buried. Myra Rock Tombs β A cliff face honeycombed with elaborate Lycian house-style tombs, above a well-preserved Roman theatre. Andriake / Myra Museum β The ancient harbour of Myra with a granary of Hadrian and a museum of Lycian civilisation. Kekova Sunken City β Submerged ancient ruins reached by boat from nearby ΓΓ§aΔΔ±z, on the shore of Kekova island.
Local tips
β’ Visit the Church of St. Nicholas and the Myra tombs together β they are minutes apart. β’ Kekova boats leave from ΓΓ§aΔΔ±z/Andriake near Demre, not from the town centre. β’ Demre is inland of its beaches; allow extra time to reach the harbour.
From our team on the ground
A straightforward, well-priced rafting day on a 14 km river route in the KΓΆprΓΌlΓΌ canyon β equipment, guides and lunch are included. You will get thoroughly wet, so wear swimwear underneath and bring a towel, a dry change of clothes and secure footwear (the riverbank is slippery). Glasses straps and waterproof phone pouches are a good idea. Suitable for beginners; the guides brief everyone before launch. A reliable crowd-pleaser for families and first-time rafters.
Highlights
What's included
- Free hotel service
- Helmet and life jacket
- Lunch
- Instructor
- Insurance for excursion duration
- Group inflatable boats (8-12 people)
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Rafting Tour from Demre?
The departure point is about 127.8 km from Demre, an estimated 159-minute drive.
What time is hotel pickup from Demre?
Pickup from Demre hotels is typically in the 07:30 β 09:00 window.
How much does the Rafting Tour cost?
β¬25 per person.
Is hotel pickup included from Demre?
Yes β round-trip hotel transfer from Demre is included.
What's the weather and sea like for this tour now?
Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather..
What else is Demre known for?
Demre is known for Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus), ancient Myra rock tombs, Roman theatre, Kekova access.
Why is Demre famous?
Demre is the ancient city of Myra and the home of Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus β alongside striking Lycian rock tombs and a Roman theatre.
Traveller reviews
I was nervous because I had never rafted before, but the safety briefing was clear and the guide watched everyone carefully. We got soaked almost immediately, which broke the tension and made everyone laugh. The route was long enough to feel like a proper rafting trip. I finished tired, cold, and very proud of myself.
Lunch after the rafting tasted great because everyone was starving. Simple but satisfying.
The guide taught us how to paddle together before the first rapid, which made the boat feel like a team.
Beautiful canyon views between the rapids. I didn't expect the scenery to be that good.
The rafting was better than I expected for such a reasonable price. Our guide taught us how to paddle together before the first rapid, and by the end our boat felt like a little team. The canyon scenery between rapids was beautiful and gave everyone a chance to breathe. Lunch was simple, but after the river it tasted great.
Our boat had mixed ages and the guide made everyone feel included.