Active Turkey

TRIP CODE - MAT | TURKEY

Switch things up and swap ancient sites and beaches for this activity-packed tour of Turkey’s famously beautiful Lycian coastline, combining hiking, biking, kayaking and snorkelling through its pine-clad mountains and sparkling sea nicknamed the ‘Turquoise Coast.’

Kekova

Xanthos | Visit the ancient capital of Lycia and canoe down the river to Patara Beach

Taurus Mountains | Cycle and walk among the tree-covered foothills

PRODUCT RATING:

PRICES FROM ITINERARY

AU$1390

NZ$1440

At A Glance

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

TRANSPORT: Bus | Boat | Bike

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 4

WHY NOT TRY?

DAY 1: Join trip in Kas. Free time to relax by the harbour.

DAY 2: Trek in the ruggedly beautiful foothills of the Taurus Mountains with a picnic lunch along the way. Take in the views from Bozkava summit.

DAY 3: Visit ancient Xanthos before canoeing on the river. Stop for a riverside barbecue lunch and swim at Patara Beach.

DAY 4: Free day to go scuba diving, horse riding or there’s the chance to visit the Greek island of Meis. Alternatively, relax in Kas or beside the hotel pool.

DAY 5: Early morning sea kayaking in Kekova Bay to view the ruins of the sunken city. Visit to Simena Castle to admire the view over the bay.

DAY 6: Cycle through the forest-covered foothills of the Taurus Mountains. Stop for a picnic lunch and to cool off at Kaputas Beach.

DAY 7: Gulet boat trip, with lunch included, around the bays surrounding Kas. Take the opportunity to snorkel and swim in turquoise waters.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Kas.